TomTom GO Reference Guide
Contents Welcome to navigation with TomTom 6 What's new 7 What's new in this release ........................................................................................ 7 Get going 9 Installing in your car .............................................................................................. 9 Positioning the device ............................................................................................ 9 Switching on and off ..........................................................
Time-dependent speed limits ................................................................................. 28 Using Quick Search 29 About search ...................................................................................................... 29 Planning a route to a POI using search ....................................................................... 29 Planning a route to a POI using online search .............................................................. 31 Entering search terms .......
Going to a POI using voice control ............................................................................ 71 Changing a setting using voice control ....................................................................... 71 Map Share 72 About Map Share ................................................................................................. 72 Creating a map correction report .............................................................................
System ............................................................................................................. 94 Help ................................................................................................................ 94 Getting Help 95 Help ................................................................................................................ 95 Product certification 96 Finding product certification information on your device ..............................................
Welcome to navigation with TomTom This Reference Guide explains all you need to know about your new TomTom GO. If you want a quick read of the essentials, we recommend that you read the Get going chapter. This covers installation, switching on, setting up and planning your first route. After that, you will probably want to connect to TomTom services and you can read all about that in the Connecting to TomTom services chapter.
What's new What's new in this release Avoid a blocked road You can now avoid a blocked road that is on your planned route, in one of the following ways: Select the speed panel at the bottom of the screen to open the pop-up menu. The speed panel is only shown when have started driving on your route. Select the current location symbol on your route to open the pop-up menu. Open the Current Route menu in the Main menu. To learn more, go to Avoiding a blocked road in this guide.
Other bug fixes and improvements Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.
Get going Installing in your car Use the mount provided with your device to install your TomTom GO device in your vehicle. Read the instructions about positioning your device before you install your device. To install your device, do the following: 1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the mount. If the mount is integrated into your device, connect the USB cable to the device. Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work. 2.
Tip: To send your navigation device to sleep when the USB cable is unplugged or whenever it is removed from the mount, go to Battery settings in the Settings menu. Switching your device off completely To switch off your navigation device completely, you can do one of the following: Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off buttons. Select Turn Off to switch off the device. Select the "back" button if you don't want to switch your device off.
Note: If you choose not to send location information to us, you will no longer receive our services. This is because services need to send the location of your device to TomTom in order to receive the traffic information related to where you are. The end date of your subscription remains the same, even if you do not send this information to us. Additional information If you think that your information is not being used for the purpose for which you have provided it to TomTom, contact us at tomtom.
Connecting to TomTom services About TomTom services TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras on your route. To get TomTom services on your GO you need to be logged in to a MyTomTom account. The way you connect your GO to TomTom services depends on your navigation device. A GO can connect in one of the following ways: With a permanent connection directly from your GO. These navigation devices are called 'Always Connected' devices.
Personal Area Networks Your phone shares its internet connection by using the phone's Bluetooth and Personal Area Network (PAN) functions. Depending on your phone's Operating System, this network, or PAN, might be called one of the following names: Personal Hotspot Tethering or Bluetooth Tethering Tether or Bluetooth Tether The PAN function is probably already in your phone's Operating System, or you can download an app to create a PAN.
Bluetooth not connected. Bluetooth connecting. Your device is trying to automatically connect to your phone. Bluetooth connected. Your device is connected to your phone. If you want to connect using another phone, you must turn on Personal Area Network (PAN) and Bluetooth on that phone, then let your device search for the phone. Connect to TomTom services using a different smartphone 1. Follow the instructions on your device about switching on a Personal Area Network on your smartphone. 2.
What's on the screen The map view The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your device has found your GPS location. You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons.
1. Back button. This button returns the map to an overview of your whole route or, if no route is planned, moves the map to put your current location at the centre. 2. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view. When in map view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to show you your current driving direction, with north being up. 3. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. 4. Current location.
When your navigation device starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location. 1. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view. 2. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. Tip: On some devices you can also pinch to zoom in and out. 3. Instruction panel. This panel shows the following information: The direction of your next turn. The distance to your next turn.
Note: If your device cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears grey. 8. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. Important: To see a wider route bar showing additional route information, change the setting for Route Information. The route bar The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. It has an arrival information panel at the top, and a bar with symbols underneath.
choose to see the current time if you switch the setting on. Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays. The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route preview. Distances and the route bar The distance ahead shown on the route bar depends on the length of your route, or the distance remaining on your route.
Search Select this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest, then plan a route to that location. Current route Select this button to clear or change your planned route. Report Speed Camera Select this button to report a speed camera. My Places Select this button to show your saved places. My Routes Select this button to show your saved routes. Parking Petrol Station Select this button to find car parks. Select this button to find petrol stations.
Voice Control Select this button to start voice control. Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. Traffic & Speed Cameras Connected Services Select this button to connect to TomTom services. Select this button to see the status of the connection to TomTom, and to check your TomTom services subscription. Other buttons On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
This symbol shows that your device is connected to TomTom services. This symbol shows that your device is not connected to TomTom services. Select this button to switch off voice instructions. You will no longer hear spoken route instructions but you will still hear information such as traffic information and warning sounds. Tip: You can select the types of instructions you want to hear. Select Voices in the Settings Menu and select the instructions you want to hear.
Double tap Touch one finger on the screen twice in rapid succession. Example of when to use this: Zooming in on the map. Drag Put one finger on the screen and move it across the screen. Example of when to use this: Scrolling around in the map. Flick Flick the tip of a single finger across the screen. Example of when to use this: Scrolling a big distance on the map. Tip: Flick isn't available on all devices. Press and hold Put one finger on the screen for more than 0.5 second.
Traffic About TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic is a unique TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. For more information about TomTom services, go to tomtom.com/services. In combination with IQ Routes, TomTom Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions. Your TomTom GO device regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions.
The arrival information panel shows the following information: The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination. The length of time to drive to the destination from your current location. A parking button is shown near the destination flag when parking is available near your destination. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel.
Tip: Select an incident on the map to see more detailed information. 1. Traffic incident that affects your route in your direction of travel. A symbol or number at the start of the incident shows the type of incident or the delay in minutes, for example 5 minutes. The colour of the incident indicates the speed of traffic relative to the maximum allowed speed at that location, with red being the slowest. The stripes on the traffic jam are also animated to show the speed of the traffic, where appropriate.
To get more information about an incident, select an incident in the route bar. The map opens zoomed in on the incident and a pop-up opens showing detailed information about the traffic incident. The information shown includes: The The The The type of traffic incident - general, accident, road works or lane closure. severity of the incident - slow traffic, queuing traffic or stationary traffic. delay time. length of the incident. For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
Advanced Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries. Advanced Lane Guidance helps you prepare for motorway exits and junctions by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route. As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen and in the instruction panel. Tip: To close the lane image, select anywhere on the screen or press the back button.
Using Quick Search About search You use search to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the following: A specific address, for example, 123 Oxford Street, London. A partial address, for example, Oxford st Lon. A type of place, for example, petrol station or restaurant. A place by name, for example, Starbucks. A postcode, for example, W1D 1LL for Oxford Street, London. A city to navigate to a city centre, for example, London.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction. Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria". Note: When searching, the whole map is searched.
6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email. 7. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
The search results are shown in two columns. 2. Select Search Places Online. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button on the keyboard. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
5. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email. 6. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
1. Back button. Select this button to go back to the previous screen. 2. Search input box. Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses and POIs are shown. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. Tip: To edit, select a word you have already typed to place the cursor. You can then insert or delete characters. 3. Type of search.
8. Show/hide keyboard. Select this button to show or hide the keyboard. Tip: Select the Shift key once to make the next letter you type upper case. Double tap the Shift key to use Caps-Lock where all the letters you type are upper case. Select the Shift key once to quit Caps-Lock. Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Working with search results Your search results are shown in two columns.
If you show the result on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to adding a location from My Places or search near this location. If a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route. Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search results are gradually shown. About postcodes When searching using a postcode, your results depend on the type of postcode used in the country that you are searching in.
Every location on Earth, including those in the sea like islands and oil rigs, can be represented by a mapcode. Mapcodes are short, and easy to recognise, remember and communicate. They are precise to a few metres, which is good enough for every-day use. Go to mapcode.com for instructions on how to find the mapcode for a location. Mapcodes are more precise and more flexible than the address on a business card.
Car-related services Outside parking Petrol station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection centre Rental car facility Electrical car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service Post office Pharmacy Shopping centre Beauty services Tourist information office Shop College or university School Library Convention centre Education Leisure 38
Casino Winery Theatre Tourist attraction Cinema Zoo Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition centre Opera Cultural centre Nightlife Leisure centre Playing field Swimming pool Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports centre Stadium Golf course Church Place of worship Sport Religion 39
Travel Railway station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal Postcode Note: Not used in all countries.
Planning a route Planning a route to an address using search Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route to an address using search, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
4. As you type the address, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You can continue typing or select a suggestion. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select an address suggestion. 6. Enter the house number if you have one and haven't entered it already.
Planning a route to a city centre Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route to a city centre using search, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the city or town you want to plan a route to. You can search for a town, city, or postcode.
The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city centre POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city centre POI. The city centre location is shown on the map. 7. Select Drive. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI. The location is shown on the map. 6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email. 7.
The search results are shown in two columns. 2. Select Search Places Online. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button on the keyboard. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
5. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email. 6. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
2. When you have found your destination on the map, select it by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 3. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to My Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.
2. Select My Places. A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this Place, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
Planning a route using coordinates Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route using a pair of coordinates, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Select the type of search button to the right of the search box. 4. Select Latitude Longitude. 5. Type in your pair of coordinates.
8. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned. Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. 3. 4. 5. 6. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the location you want to use as a starting point. Select an address or POI suggestion. Select Show on Map. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 7. Select Use as Starting Point. 8.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Remove Starting Point. Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point. Changing the starting point into a stop 1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Change to a Stop. Your route is replanned with the starting point changed into a stop. Finding a car park To find a car park, do the following: 1.
The map opens showing the locations of car parks. If a route is planned, the map shows car parks near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map shows car parks near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of car parks by pressing this button: You can select a car park from the list to locate it on the map. Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the car park. 4. To plan a route to your chosen car park, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can add a car park as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. Finding a petrol station To find a petrol station, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Petrol Station.
If a route is planned, the map shows petrol stations along your route. If a route isn't planned, the map shows petrol stations near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of petrol stations by pressing this button: You can select a petrol station from the list to locate it on the map. Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
4. To plan a route to your chosen petrol station, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can add a petrol station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A petrol station that is a stop on your route has a blue icon.
Changing your route The Current Route Menu When you have planned a route, select the Current Route button in the Main Menu to open the Current Route Menu. The following buttons are available in the Current Route Menu: Clear Route Find Alternative Avoid Blocked Road Select this button to clear the currently planned route. The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view. You see this button when you have planned a route.
Change Route Type Select this button to change the type of route used to plan your route. Your route will be recalculated using the new route type. Reorder Stops Select this button to see the lists of stops for your current route. You can then change the order of the stops on your route. For a route without stops, you can also select this button to reverse your route. Drive to Route Select this button to plan a route from your current location to the starting point of a My Route.
Shortest route - the shortest route to your destination. This may take much longer than the fastest route. Most eco-friendly route - the most fuel-efficient route. Avoid Motorways - this type of route avoids all motorways. Walking Route - this type of route is optimised for walking. Bicycle Route - this type of route is optimised for bicycles. You can set the default route type in the Settings Menu. Route features You can choose to avoid some features that are on your currently planned route.
Deleting a stop from your route 1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2. In the route bar, press the stop you want to delete. The map zooms in to the stop and shows a pop-up menu. Tip: If you select the wrong stop press the back button to return to the map. 3. Select Delete This Stop. The stop is deleted and your route is recalculated. Reordering stops on a route Note: If you have a route with no stops, you can use this button to reverse the route. 1.
My Routes About My Routes My Routes provides an easy way to create saved routes with optional stops, sometimes known as an itinerary. You can use My Routes to save, retrieve and edit routes. You may want to use My Routes in one or more of the following situations: While working - Your job involves driving several routes with multiple stops on a daily basis. Your routes can change and you need to be flexible and be able to change the order of your stops or change the planned route.
1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 3. To navigate to the start of the saved route, select Drive. The starting point of the saved route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned. Guidance to your destination begins from your current location. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: There are two other ways to navigate using a saved route: Select the starting point of the route.
3. Select the pop-menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Add Stop to Route. Tip: Add Stop to Route can also be found in the Manage Stops sub-menu. 5. Select your new stop on the map. Tip: If you know the name of your new stop, you can use Search to select your stop instead of using the map. 6. Select the Add Stop button to add this location as a stop. Your route is recalculated to include your stop.
Voice control (Speak&Go) About voice control Note: Voice control is not supported on all devices or in all languages. Instead of selecting items on the screen to control your TomTom GO device, you can use your voice to control your device. You can use voice control to control many of the navigation features on your device, or to change settings on your device. For example, you can change the screen to day colours or decrease the device volume just by using your voice.
The voice control screen 1. Examples of what you can say. Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. 2. The status of voice control on your device. You can speak when your device says "I'm listening" and you see the microphone symbol in the left corner.
Speak fluently and naturally as though speaking to a friend. When saying an address, try not to pause between parts of the address or add extra words. Say "number one" or "number two" and not "one " or "two" when selecting an item from a list such as a house number. Try not to correct mistakes, for example "Number four, oh I mean number five". Important: Voice control on your device is specific for native speakers of the selected language who have a neutral accent.
Entering an address using voice control The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a journey to an address or a location: 1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase "Hello TomTom" to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your device says "I'm listening". When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 2. Say "Go to an address" or "Go to a saved location".
Tip: To stop voice control, say "Cancel". To go back one step, say "Back". Going to a POI using voice control The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a journey to a petrol station: 1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase "Hello TomTom" to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your device says "I'm listening". When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 2.
Map Share About Map Share You can report map corrections using Map Share. These map corrections are then shared with other TomTom navigation device users when they receive a map update. There are two ways to report a map correction: Select a location on the map and create the correction report immediately. Mark a location and create the correction report later. To send your map correction reports to TomTom, you must connect your navigation device to your computer and use MyDrive.
Note: If you want to report a map correction of a type not shown in the menu, use the Map Share Reporter at tomtom.com. 5. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map correction. 6. Select Report. 7. Connect your device to MyDrive to send your map correction report to TomTom and receive map corrections from other TomTom navigation device users.
6. Select the type of map correction you want to apply. Note: If you want to report a map correction of a type not shown in the menu, use the Map Share Reporter at tomtom.com. 7. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map correction. 8. Select Report. The marker for the marked location is removed from the map. 9. Connect your device to MyDrive to send your map correction report to TomTom and receive map corrections from other TomTom navigation device users.
4. Select Street Name. 5. Enter the correct street name. 6. Select Report. Turn Restriction Select this option to report incorrect road turn restrictions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold to select the location of the map correction on the map view. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. Select Turn Restriction. If the incorrect junction is shown, select Select another junction. Select the approach direction.
Speed Cameras About speed cameras The Speed Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations: Fixed speed camera locations. Mobile speed camera locations. Mobile speed camera hotspots. Average speed camera locations. Speed enforcement zones. Red light camera locations. Traffic restriction cameras. The Speed Cameras service also warns you about the following safety hazards: Accident blackspot locations. Traffic jams.
Symbol shown on map Symbol shown in route bar Description Mobile speed camera - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be moved to different locations. Mobile speed camera hotspots - this type of warning shows places where mobile cameras are often used. Average speed cameras - these types of cameras measure your average speed between two points. You are warned at the start and end of the average speed check area.
Changing the way you are warned To change the way you are warned about speed cameras, select the Sounds and Warnings button in the Settings menu. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards. You can change settings for whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding. For example, to change how you are warned when you approach a fixed speed camera, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.
2. Select Report Speed Camera. You see a message thanking you for adding the camera. Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. The speed camera is saved on your device automatically and also sent to other users. Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera You can confirm the presence of a mobile speed camera or remove a mobile speed camera if it is no longer present. 1.
Danger Zones About danger zones and risk zones The Danger Zones service warns you about danger zones and risk zones on your route when you are in France. Since 3rd January 2012, it has been illegal to receive warnings about the position of fixed or mobile speed cameras when you are driving in France. To be compliant with this change in French law, speed camera locations are no longer reported but instead areas of danger are indicated as danger zones and risk zones.
While you are approaching a zone or driving in a zone, your speed is monitored. If you drive more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns red. If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns orange. While you are driving in a zone your distance to the end of the zone is shown in the route bar. To change the way you are warned about danger zones and risk zones, select Sounds & Warnings in the Settings menu.
If enough Danger Zones users report a new risk zone, that zone may become a danger zone and be available for all subscribers. You can report a risk zone in two ways: Using the quick menu to report a risk zone 1. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view. 2. Select Report Risk Zone from the pop-up menu. You see a message thanking you for adding the risk zone. Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a risk zone, select Cancel in the message.
My Places About My Places My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful addresses. The following items are always in My Places: Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit, such as your office. This feature provides an easy way to navigate there.
Setting your home location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your home location. 2. Select the location by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 1. Open the pop-up menu and select Add to My Places. 2. In the name bar, enter the name "Home". Note: "Home" must have a capital letter H. 3. Select Add. Your home location is shown on the map.
Adding a location from My Places 1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2. Select Add a new place. 3. To select a location, do one of the following: Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the location, then select the add location symbol. Search for a location. Select Show on Map, then select the add location symbol. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 4. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 5.
5. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 6. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 7. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. Adding a location to My Places by marking To mark a location and temporarily add it to My Places, do the following: 1. Make sure that your current location is the location you want to mark. 2. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view to open the quick menu. 3.
Settings Appearance Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. On this screen, you can change these settings: Switch to night colours when dark Select this setting to make the device automatically switch to night colours when it gets dark. Show previews of motorway exits Select this setting to control the full screen preview when you approach motorway exits. Switch map view By default, automatic changing of views is on.
Day brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the day. Night brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the night. Arrival information panel Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Select Arrival information to change the following settings: Show remaining distance Select this setting to show the remaining distance left to travel in the arrival information panel during navigation.
When the wide route bar is shown, you see more information about your route. For example, you see time and distance to traffic queues and more. You can also choose to see any of the following in the route bar: Parking Select this setting to see car parks and parking. Petrol stations Select this setting to see petrol stations on your route. Stops Select this setting to see stops on your route. Rest areas Select this setting to see rest areas on your route.
Voices Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voices. Choosing a voice Select Choose a voice to change the voice that gives spoken directions and other route instructions. A wide range of voices are available. There are computer voices which can read street names and other information directly from the map and there are recorded voices which have been recorded by actors. Note: Computer voices are not available in all languages.
Tip: The wake-up phrase is shown on the Voice Control settings screen. Use voice to accept an alternative route Use this setting to control the ability to accept an alternative route by using your voice. When an alternative route can save you time, the number of minutes is also spoken and not just shown on the screen. Maps Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Maps. Changing the map Select Change map to change the map that you are using.
Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) and are not present in every country. To travel on these lanes, you may need to have more than one person in the car, for example, or the car may need to use environmentally-friendly fuel. Sounds and Warnings Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. On this screen, you can change the sounds and warnings settings.
This type of warning is given for a place where road traffic accidents have historically been concentrated. Risk zones This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones. Traffic jams Traffic jam warnings in the route bar are part of TomTom Traffic. You can choose never to be warned or to be warned when approaching a jam too quickly. When speeding This warning is given as soon as you exceed the speed limit by more than 5 km/h or 3 mph.
System Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select System. On this screen, you can change these settings: About This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom GO. You may be asked to go to this screen during a call to TomTom Customer Support or you may need to enter information taken from this screen when using the TomTom Shop.
Getting Help Help Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. On this screen, you can see the following information: Guided tour Select this option to get a short tutorial on how to use your navigation device. Voice control Note: Voice control is not supported on all devices or in all languages. Select this option to see the following information about voice control: How to use voice control Tips for using voice control Which commands can I say? About See System.
Product certification Finding product certification information on your device To find product certification information, such as the ICASA-approved certification number, do the following on your GO: 1. Select Settings in the Main Menu. 2. Select System. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select About. Select Legal information. Select Certificates. You then see the relevant product certification information for your device, for example, ICASA.
MyDrive About MyDrive MyDrive is a web-based tool that helps you manage the contents and services of your TomTom GO navigation device. For example, you can use MyDrive to get map updates, software updates or manage your MyTomTom account. You log in to MyDrive on the TomTom website. It is a good idea to frequently connect your navigation device to MyDrive to ensure you always have the latest updates.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work. Note: You cannot use the mount to connect your device to your computer. Note: You should plug the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 5. Enter the requested information for account creation, including your country. When set-up is complete, a MyTomTom account is created and your navigation device is linked to that account.
Addendum Important Safety Notices and Warnings Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) The Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) systems are satellite-based systems that provide location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled by the Government of the United States of America, which is solely responsible for its availability and accuracy.
Keep your seat belts on. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Before setting off on a motorbike, fasten your helmet correctly. When riding a motorbike, always wear protective clothing and equipment. When riding a motorbike, be extra vigilant and always ride defensively. Rating: DC5V, 1.2A How TomTom uses your information Information regarding the use of personal information can be found at tomtom.com/privacy. Battery This product uses a Lithium-Ion battery.
Devices that have a GPRS module are labelled with: Model numbers: 4FL50, 4FL60 Devices that do not have a GPRS module are labelled with: Model numbers: 4FB40, 4FA50, 4FA60, 4FC64, 4FC54, 4FC43 R&TTE directive Hereby, TomTom declares that TomTom products and accessories are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be found here: tomtom.com/legal.
This GPS Navigation System is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Council of the European Union. The SAR limit recommended by The Council of the European Union is 2.0W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the body (4.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the extremities - hands, wrists, ankles and feet).
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