Samsung Galaxy Tab SGH-T869 User manual

ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.

T869_UM_MR2_English_UVLG7_PS_083112_F4
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................6
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
MicroSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Retrieving Your Google Account Password . . . . 15
Using Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....20
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Mini App Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Section 3: Memory Card ...........................50
Using the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
SD card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Section 4: Entering Text ...........................53
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Changing the Input Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Samsung Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Section 5: Contacts and Accounts ........... 62
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Section 6: Messaging ............................... 72
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . 72
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . . 75
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Section 7: Multimedia ...............................98
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Section 8: Web ........................................136
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Section 9: Connections ...........................145
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . . 155
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . 155

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GPS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Section 10: Applications and Widgets ..157
Update Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Access T-Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Blio eBooks T-Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Get Web Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
MobileLife Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Pen Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Pro Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Quickoffice HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Reckless Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

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Slice It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Slacker Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Yahoo! Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Yelp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Zinio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Section 11: Settings ............................... 200
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Accounts and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Section 12: Health and Safety
Information ...............................................241
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 241
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 248
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 251
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

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Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 258
Section 13: Warranty Information ..........260
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
End User License Agreement for Software . . .265
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Social Hub Privacy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . 278
USE OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT . . . . . . .279
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO
THIRD PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
SECURITY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
CHAT ROOMS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS . . . 281
CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES . . . . . . . . . . 282
ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Social Hub End User License Agreement . . . .283
Index .........................................................288

Getting Started 6
Section 1: Getting Started
This section helps you to quickly start using your device.
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 288.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 241, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more
information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 18.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes : Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
• Tips : Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
• Important : Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
• Warning : Brings important information to your attention that can
help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your
device.

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Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
SIM Card
Your device uses a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The SIM
is a rectangular plastic card that stores your device number,
information about your wireless service, and other
information such as messages and contacts.
Caution! Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take care when
handling, installing, or removing the SIM card, and
avoid exposing the SIM card to static electricity,
water, or dirt. Keep the SIM card out of reach of small
children.
Installing the SIM Card
The SIM card must remain in the device when in use.
Important! Turn the device off before installing or removing
the SIM card. To turn the device off, press and hold
the Power/Lock Key .
1. Open the SIM card slot and carefully insert the SIM
Card into the slot, with the logo facing up.
2. Push the SIM card in gently until it clicks into place.
Warning! Do not insert a microSD or other memory card into
the SIM card slot.
➔
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting
successiveoptionsinlonger,orrepetitive,procedures.For
example:
From a Home screen, tap
Apps ➔ Settings .

Getting Started 8
Removing the SIM Card
Important! Turn the device off before installing or removing
the SIM card. To turn the device off, press and hold
the Power/Lock Key.
1. Open the SIM card slot and gently push the SIM Card
inward to release it.
2. Carefully slide the SIM Card out of the slot.
3. Place the cover back over the open slot.
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MicroSD Card
Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory card for storage of media such as
music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is
designed for use with this and other devices.
Note: microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 2GB.
microSDHC™ memory card types can range from 4GB
to up to 32GB.
Note: This device supports up to a 32GB microSDHC memory
card.
Since the device comes with 16GB of built-in memory,
its’ maximum total storage capacity is 48GB.
Installing the microSD Memory Card
1. Locate the microSD card slot on the side of the device
and remove the cover.
2. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.
3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure that it
catches with the push-click insertion.
4. Replace the slot cover. For more information on how to
use the SD card, see “Using the SD Card” on page 50.
Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card
with the phone’s contacts.
Correct Incorrect

Getting Started 10
Removing the microSD Memory Card
1. Remove the slot cover.
2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The
card should pop partially out of the slot.
3. Remove the card from the slot.
4. Replace the slot cover.
Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
are included with the device for charging the battery.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your device for the first
time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while
charging.
Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved
accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
Battery Indicator
The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery
power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device
prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate
the device without charging, the device powers off. For
battery use information, see “About Device” on page 239.
Tip: Tap the Time field to display battery charge status.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet
Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your
device from any standard AC power outlet.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your device for the first
time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while
charging.

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1. Carefully slide the Outlet Connector into the Charging
Head (1). Verify the connection is secure.
2. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (2).
3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port (3).
4. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power
outlet.
Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply,
unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Correct
Incorrect
Charging Head USB Cable
Outlet Connector

Correct
Incorrect
Charger/Accessory
Port

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5. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key .
For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on
page 19.
Important! When you hold the device in landscape mode, your
hand may cover the light sensor which can cause it
not to detect light levels properly.
Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top
back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so
may affect signal quality and may cause the device to
operate at a higher power level than is necessary. For
more information, refer to “Location Services” on
page 221.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key .
2. At the prompt, tap
Power off .
Volume Keys
Infrared Blaster

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Setting Up Your Device
When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a
few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some
screens can be skipped (tap
Skip ) or re-displayed (tap Back ).
Some screens display depending on the options you choose.
Welcome
1. Tap the language field, scroll through the list, and tap
the language you want your device to use, such as,
English (United States).
2. Tap
Start .
Wi-Fi
If prompted, make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON
and choose one of the following options:
Note: If your SIM card is not installed or detecting the network,
you will be prompted to establish an active Wi-Fi
connection.
 Tap Add network to enter a Network SSID that is
not listed.
 Tap Scan to make sure you have an accurate list of
Wi-Fi networks.
 Tap one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the
password, and tap
Connect . Tap and connect to another
Wi-Fi network or tap
Next to continue.
 Tap Skip to perform this task later. For more
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 200.
Set Date and Time
1. Tap the time zone field ( GMT+00:00 ) and select the
correct time zone.
2. Under
Date , set the date (month, day, year), if
necessary.
3. Under
Time , set the time (hour, minute, and AM or PM),
if necessary.
4. Tap
Next .

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Make it Google
Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its
Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google
Talk, and Google PlayTM.
The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new
Google account or sign in, if you already have a Google
account.
Note: If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen
displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.
 Tap Sign in and then enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
– or –
 Tap Get an account or enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
– or –
 Tap Not now to perform this task later. For more
information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account”
on page 80.
Enable Purchases
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.
 Enter purchase information for your Google Play
account and tap
Save .
– or –
Tap
Skip .
Backup and Restore
This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google
account.
1. Read the backup and restore information.
2. Enable either or both options.
3. Tap
Next .
The Restoring screen displays while your information is
being restored.
Use Google Location
1. Read the information on the screen and enable either
or both of the Google location services.
2. Tap
Next to continue.

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This Tablet Belongs To ...
To personalize the tablet with your name:
1. Tap the First and Last fields and use the on-screen
keyboard to enter you first and last name.
2. Tap
Next .
Google Services
This screen displays if you did not signed in to your Google
account. The use of this device is subject to the privacy
policy and other terms.
1. Tap
Learn more to read the privacy policy and other
terms.
2. Tap
Next , if you agree that your device may receive and
install updates from Google.
Setup Complete
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
 Tap Finish . The main Home screen displays.
Retrieving Your Google Account
Password
A Google account password is required for Google
applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account
password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to
navigate to
http://google.com/accounts .
2. Once the URL loads, click on the
Can’t access your
account?
link and follow the on-screen instructions.
Using Google Maps
In order to use some applications related to Google Maps,
you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to
“Wi-Fi” on page 200.
You must also enable location services to use Google Maps.
Some features require Standalone or Google location
services. For more information, refer to “Location Services”
on page 221.