Using GPS navigation in Maps

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Want to use GPS navigation in 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.

Step 1 of 19

Find "Maps"

Tap Maps.

Step 2 of 19

Plan route and start navigation

Select one of the following options:

Enter destination, go to 2a.

Select a favourite destination, go to 2b.

Select a previously used destination, go to 2c.

Select a contact address as destination, go to 2d.

Step 3 of 19

2a - Enter destination

Tap Search or enter an address.

Step 4 of 19

2a - Enter destination

Key in the required destination and tap Search.

Step 5 of 19

2b - Select a favourite destination

Tap the select destination icon.

Step 6 of 19

2b - Select a favourite destination

Tap Bookmarks.

Step 7 of 19

2b - Select a favourite destination

Tap the required destination.

Step 8 of 19

2c - Select a previously used destination

Tap the select destination icon.

Step 9 of 19

2c - Select a previously used destination

Tap Recents.

Step 10 of 19

2c - Select a previously used destination

Tap the required destination.

Step 11 of 19

2d - Select a contact address as destination

Tap the select destination icon.

Step 12 of 19

2d - Select a contact address as destination

Tap Contacts.

Step 13 of 19

2d - Select a contact address as destination

Tap the required contact.

Step 14 of 19

Start GPS navigation

The selected destination is displayed as a point on the map.

Step 15 of 19

Start GPS navigation

Tap the start navigation icon.

Step 16 of 19

Start GPS navigation

Tap Start.

Step 17 of 19

Use GPS navigation

The navigation window with information about your route is displayed.

The time of arrival, the travel time, the travel distance and the next route detail are displayed at the top of the display.

Follow the verbal instructions or the instructions on the display to go to the selected destination.

Step 18 of 19

Exit GPS navigation

If required, tap anywhere on the display.

Tap End.

Step 19 of 19

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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