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How to Use a Map-Based GPS Car Navigation System

One type of GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation system involves a monitor that displays a map; the other kind uses voice recognition and a text display of the street you're on. These instructions are for an Alpine map-based system. Instructions Difficulty: Moderately Easy Select a Known Destination Steps 1 Step One Read the instructions that come with the product. 2 Step Two Turn on the car's ignition. 3 Step Three Turn on the navigation system. A disclaimer will appear on the screen. 4 Step Four Press Enter on the remote to remove the disclaimer. 5 Step Five Press the Menu button on the remote. 6 Step Six Using the Up and Down keys on the remote control, select how you want the system to find your route. When the selection is highlighted, push Enter on the remote control. A new screen appears with a list of selections. 7 Step Seven Using the Up and Down keys, choose a site for your destination, and press Enter. A map appears, and the system calculates the route. 8 Step Eight Listen to the voice prompting you to begin the trip. A map of the route appears on screen. As you approach a turn, the screen changes to a turning screen. The name of the street to turn on appears at the top of the screen; the name of the street you are traveling on appears at the bottom of the screen. An arrow shows which way to turn, and a voice prompts you to turn. 9 Step Nine Make the turn. Proceed to next turn when the system prompts you via voice and map. Select Route by Point of Interest Steps 1 Step One When you are in the Destination menu, select Advanced Category. A new screen appears with letters. 2 Step Two Select the letters that spell out your interest - for example, "hockey" - using the remote control. 3 Step Three Press Enter. A new screen appears with a list of sites related to the interest you spelled out. 4 Step Four Scroll the list to find your desired destination. When it is highlighted, press Enter. A map appears, and the system calculates a route. Its voice prompts you to proceed.