Location services, Security, Location services security – Samsung SGH-T879ZBBTMB User Manual

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Location Services

The Location services allows you to configure the device’s
location services.

Important! The more location determining functions are

enabled, the more accurate the determination will
be of your position.

Using Google Location Services

Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find
your location or search for places of interest, you must
enable the Use wireless networks option.

1. Press

and then tap SettingsLocation

services.

2. Tap Google location services allows apps to use data

from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to

provide a better approximation of your current location.

Enabling the GPS Satellites

1. Press

and then tap SettingsLocation

services.

2. Tap GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.

Enabling Location and Google Search

1. Press

and then tap SettingsLocation

services.

2. Tap Location and Google search to enable the GPS

satellite. Enabling this feature allows you to locate

places of interest at the street-level. However, this also

requires a clear view of the sky and uses more battery

power.

Security

This menu contains features that allows you to configure the
device’s security parameters.

Screen Unlock Pattern Overview

To secure data and limit phone access, set the phone to
require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the
device, or every time the phone wakes up from sleep mode
(when the screen automatically turns off).

The Screen lock menu allows to choose from a variety of
locking features such as: None, Swipe, Face unlock, Pattern,
PIN, and Password.

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