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Using map functions in Google Maps
Want to use the map functions in Google Maps? It's easy, but remember you need to set up your tablet for internet, turn on GPS and install Google Maps before you can use this function.
List view
1. Find "Google Maps"
Tap Google Maps.
2. Use Google Maps
The following steps describe how you:
Plan a route to a destination
Use zoom
Clear the map
Save a destination as a favourite
Plan a route to a destination
Use zoom
Clear the map
Save a destination as a favourite
3. Plan route to destination
Tap the route icon.
Tap the required mode of transportation.
To key in a point of departure:
Tap My location.
Tap My location.
Key in the required destination.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
Tap the required destination.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
Tap the required destination.
Tap Choose destination....
Key in the required destination.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
Key in the required destination.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
Tap the required destination.
Tap the travel time at the bottom of the display to see directions.
Tap the travel time at the top of the display to return to map view.
4. Use zoom
Drag two fingers together or apart to zoom in or out.
5. Clear map
Tap the clear map icon.
6. Save destination as a favourite
Tap Search.
Key in the required destination.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
Key in the required destination.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
Remember, you need a Google account. If you don't have a Google account, you can create one on www.google.com.
Tap the required destination.
Remember, you need a Google account. If you don't have a Google account, you can create one on www.google.com.
Tap the field at the bottom of the display.
Remember, you need a Google account. If you don't have a Google account, you can create one on www.google.com.
Tap Save.
Log on to Google if you're asked to do so.
Log on to Google if you're asked to do so.
Remember, you need a Google account. If you don't have a Google account, you can create one on www.google.com.
7. Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
The following steps describe how you:
Plan a route to a destination
Use zoom
Clear the map
Save a destination as a favourite
Drag two fingers together or apart to zoom in or out.
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