Location and security – Samsung SCH-I800NSAUSC User Manual
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Location and security
Your wireless provider values your privacy. Because of this, by
default your device’s location services are disabled by default.
Some of your device’s features and applications require location
information. To use Location-Based Services, you must enable
location services on your device.
My Location
Use wireless networks
Enable or disable location service from wireless networks.
Note: Wireless networks location services must be enabled to use some
applications.
Important!: By selecting Use wireless networks, you are allowing access to all
location information by any third party through web access or
any software or peripheral components you choose to install,
download, add or attach to the device or any other means.
Enabling this functionality could pose certain risks to users of
this device.
1.
From a Home screen, touch Menu
➔
Settings
➔
Location and security.
2.
Touch Use wireless networks to enable or disable wireless
network location services. When enabled, a check mark
appears in the check box.
Use GPS satellites
Enable or disable location services from GPS satellites.
For best results when using GPS satellites for location service,
use your device in an area that has a clear view of the sky. GPS
location performance may be affected by:
•
Buildings or other structures, such as tunnels.
•
Poor weather.
•
High-voltage or electromagnetic fields
•
Tinted windows
Note: GPS satellite location service must be enabled to use some
applications.
Use of GPS satellite location may cause increased battery usage.
Important!: By selecting Use GPS satellites, you are allowing access to all
location information by any third party through web access or
any software or peripheral components you choose to install,
download, add or attach to the device or any other means.
Enabling this functionality could pose certain risks to users of
this device.
1.
From a Home screen, touch Menu
➔
Settings
➔
Location and security.
2.
Touch Use GPS satellites to enable or disable use of GPS
satellites for location services. When enabled, a check
mark appears in the check box.