Getting Directions

The Maps program can give you directions to help you get from one place to another through the magic of GPS (Global Positioning System) technology. Before you can get directions, you need to define your starting and ending destinations by doing one of the following:

  • Type in a street address.

  • Use your current location.

  • Use a previously saved location.

To find directions with a starting and ending destination, do this:

  1. From the Home screen, tap Maps. The Maps screen appears.

  2. Tap Directions at the bottom of the screen. The Directions screen appears and displays Start and End text boxes at the top of the screen. By default, the Start text box contains your current location using GPS, as shown in Figure 40-1.

  3. (Optional) Tap the swap icon ...

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