Give the icons a mouse click action setting of "Hyperlink to Slide xx"
In 2007 Insert > Action
In other versions
SlidesShow > Action Settings
(Helps to state the version you use!)

Signature
Amazing PPT Hints, Tips and Tutorials
http://www.PPTAlchemy.co.uk
http://www.technologytrish.co.uk
email john AT technologytrish.co.uk
> I am trying to have an icon in my Powerpoint presentation that when clicked
> will direct the user to a different part of the presentation. For example,
> if the first page asked "Are you male or female?" clicking male would direct
> you to a Male specific follow up page and Female specific page, each then
> branching again from there. Thanks for the help.