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Latitude – Samsung SGH-I897ZKMATT User Manual

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Latitude

With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your
friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your
location.

You must first set up your tablet to use wireless networks to help
pinpoint your location. Also, Latitude works best when Wi-Fi is
enabled.

1.

From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Location and security.

2.

Tap Use wireless networks. A green checkmark indicates

the feature is enabled.

3.

Press

Wireless and network

Wi-Fi settings.

4.

Tap Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on.

5.

Log on to your Google account. For more information, refer

to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 10.

6.

Press

Latitude

.

Your location is displayed on the map, accurate to 30

meters.

Sharing your Location with Friends

1.

From the Latitude map screen, tap

to display your

Latitude friends. At first, only your name is displayed.

2.

Press

Add friends.

3.

Tap Select from Contacts or Add via email address.

4.

Tap a contact or enter an email address and tap Add

friends.

5.

At the Send sharing requests prompt, tap Yes.

Your friend will receive an email or text message with your
location marked on a map. They will also receive instructions on
how to view your location from the web or use Latitude on their
phone or tablet provided it is available. Once they acknowledge
your request, their location will display on your tablet. They can
share their location from their computer, phone, or tablet.

For more information, go to

http://www.google.com/latitude

.

Latitude Options

Press

to display the following options:

• Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.

• Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a

starting point.

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