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Using GPS navigation in Google Maps on my mobile phone

Want to use the map functions in Google Maps? It's easy, but you need to set up your mobile phone for internet and turn on GPS before you can use this function.

Tap the menu icon.

Tap Navigation.

Select one of the following options:
Say destination, go to 2a.
Enter destination, go to 2b.
Select home address as destination, go to 2c.
Select a contact address as destination, go to 2d.
Select favourite location as destination, go to 2e.

Tap Speak destination.
Say the required destination.

Tap Type destination.

Key in the required destination and tap Go.

Tap Go home.

To key in your home address: tap the menu icon. Tap Set home address and follow the instructions on the display to key in your home address.

Slide your finger left on the display.
Contacts with addresses are displayed.
Tap the required contact.

Slide your finger right on the display.
Your favourite locations are displayed.
Tap the required destination.

The navigation window with information about your route is displayed.
The next route detail is displayed at the top of the display.

The travel time is displayed at the bottom of the display.
Follow the verbal instructions or the instructions on the display to go to the selected destination.

Tap the return icon.

Tap OK.

Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.

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