Samsung Galaxy Light. Navigation

• Ringtones: this folder contains any ringtones you have
purchased.
Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your
phone is configured.
Navigation
Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected
turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance.
Caution! Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be
wrong, dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.
3. Once you have located your file, tap the file name to
launch the associated application.
Important! To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your
device in the following conditions:
- inside a building or between buildings
- in a tunnel or underground passage
- in poor weather
- around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
- in a vehicle with tinted windows
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Navigation).
(Apps) ➔
2. Read the on-screen disclaimer regarding the current
release status of the Navigation app and tap Accept.
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Enabling Location
1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab ➔ Location
services.
2. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.
3. Tap Use wireless networks to allow apps to use data
from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to
provide a better approximation of your current location.
4. Tap My places to enable the storage of your favorite
locations.
Navigation options
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Apps) ➔
(Navigation). The navigation application can be
configured from the main screen.
2. If prompted, read the on-screen disclaimer and tap
Accept.
3. Choose from the following on-screen options:
• Driving/Walking/Bicycling
: tap to configure the
method of travel. Selection of Walking would negate the need
to track traffic jams and obstructions.
• Speak destination: allows you to use the voice recognition
feature to search for matching locations in your area.
• Type destination: allows you to manually enter a destination
address (via the on-screen keypad).
• Go home: allows you to return to a designated “Home”
location.
– When prompted initially to setup a home address, enter the
location into the Enter an address field and tap Save.
• Map: enables the on-screen real-time map functionality.
Navigation Map options
Once on the map screen, you can access the following
features:
• Destination: returns you to the previous Navigation options
screen.
• Search by voice: Speak your destination instead of typing.
• Layers: allows you to switch map views:
• Traffic view: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic
conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each
color represents how fast the traffic is moving.
• Satellite: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth.
Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the
best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to
three years old.
Applications and Development
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