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14. Shortcuts and Widgets

Scout comes with shortcuts and widgets which you can add to the home screen of your Android device. Shortcuts

immediately launch the Scout application and bring you to a specific menu. Widgets allow you to view information, such

as commute times and traffic conditions, and use certain Scout features from the Android home screen.

To add a Scout shortcut or widget to your Android home screen, do the following steps:

1. Find shortcuts and widgets by following the appropriate instructions for your device model and version of

Android.

2. Scroll through the list and choose a Scout shortcut or widget.

For more information on how to manage the Android home screen, refer to your device user’s manual.

14.1 Shortcuts

Scout shortcuts immediately launch the application and bring you to the Maps, Drive To, or Nearby menu of Scout

instead of the Dashboard.

The following table explains the function of each Scout shortcut.

Icon

Name

Function

My Maps

Choose

My Maps to view the Maps menu of Scout

instead of the Dashboard.

My Nav

To quickly input an address and get driving

directions, choose

My Nav.

Nearby

Choose

Nearby to open the Nearby menu so you

can find businesses and other POI’s.