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 ........................................................................................................................
About RDS-TMC ...............................................................................................................................27 The route bar ....................................................................................................................................27 Looking at traffic on the map ...........................................................................................................29 Looking at traffic on your route ..............................................
Voice control (Speak&Go) 72 About voice control ..........................................................................................................................72 Starting voice control .......................................................................................................................72 The voice control screen ..................................................................................................................73 Some tips for using voice control ................
Settings 93 Appearance .......................................................................................................................................93 Change Theme ............................................................................................................................93 Brightness ....................................................................................................................................93 Arrival information panel .....................................
Welcome to navigation with TomTom This Reference Guide explains all you need to know about your new TomTom GO navigation device. 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 Voice control improvements Instead of selecting items on the screen to control your TomTom GO device, you can use your voice to control your device. For devices with voice control, this release improves the performance of voice control. Voice control is available in Czech, Danish, Dutch, UK English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. To learn more, go to Voice control in this guide.
To learn more, go to Planning a route to a POI using online search in this guide. Alternative route planning After planning a route in the usual way, you can now request alternative routes using a pop-up menu in the map view. Up to three alternative routes are shown on the map view. Each alternative route shows the difference in travel time in a balloon. To learn more, go to Finding an alternative route in this guide.
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.
Sending your device to sleep To send your navigation device to sleep, press the On/Off button and then release it. You can also press the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off buttons. Select Sleep to make the device sleep. 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.
Sending information to TomTom When you first start navigating or you have reset your device, the device asks for permission to collect some information about your use of the navigation device. The information is stored on the device until we retrieve it. We use it anonymously to improve our products and services. If you use our services, we will also use your location information to deliver the services to you. You can change whether you send this information with us at any time by doing the following: 1.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work. Note: Charging via your computer is not recommended. The voltage output of computer USB ports vary by manufacturer. For the best charging performance we recommend using the supplied car charger. Take care of your navigation device It is important to take care of your device: Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
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.
Important: You might have additional costs when you use the internet on your phone, especially if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your mobile services provider for more information. Personal Area Networks Your phone shares its internet connection by using the phone's Bluetooth and Personal Area Network (PAN) functions.
Reconnecting your smartphone You do not need to do anything to reconnect your GO to your phone. Your GO will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you have Personal Area Network (PAN) and Bluetooth switched on and you are in range of your navigation device. If you have a valid TomTom services subscription, the service will start automatically. The Bluetooth icon at the top of the main menu screen shows the status of the Bluetooth connection: Bluetooth not connected. Bluetooth connecting.
Tip: If you delete all your connected phones, you will no longer be able to use TomTom services. Unable to get a connection If your GO cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, check the following: Your phone is shown on your TomTom navigation device. Your phone's Bluetooth is switched on. Your phone's Personal Area Network (PAN), which is also known as Personal Hotspot, Tethering, or Bluetooth Tethering, is switched on.
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.
If you have planned a route, your complete route is shown on the map. You can add stops to your route directly from the map. When you start to drive, the guidance view is shown. 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.
Your home location. You can set your home location in My Places. A stop on your route. A location saved in My Places. Select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the menu button to see a list of actions you can take. 8. Traffic information. Select the traffic incident to display information about the traffic delay. 9. Your route, if you have planned a route. Select the route to clear it, change the route type, add a stop or save changes to your route. 10.
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.
7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel to open the quick menu. 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.
shown on top of another symbol, selecting the symbols zooms in on the route bar to show each symbol separately. You can then select a symbol. The total time delay due to traffic jams and other incidents on your route, including information provided by IQ Routes, is shown above the symbols. For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents. The bottom of the route bar represents your current location and shows the distance to the next incident on your route.
Navigation buttons On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following navigation buttons are available in the Main Menu: Note: Not all features are supported on all devices. 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.
Petrol Station 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 Select this button to connect to TomTom services, or to check your TomTom Traffic, TomTom Speed Cameras or TomTom Danger Zones 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.
Looking at traffic on the map Traffic incidents are shown on the map. If several traffic incidents overlap the highest priority incident is shown - for example, a road closure is higher priority than road works or a closed lane. 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.
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. 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 type of traffic incident - general, accident, road works or lane closure.
Lane closure Road closure 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.
Entering search terms Select Search in the Main menu to start searching for addresses and POIs. The search screen opens showing the keyboard and the following buttons: 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.
search for an address or POI in that city. Along route When a route has been planned, you can select this option to search along your route for a specific type of location, for example, petrol stations. When prompted, enter the type of location and then select it in the right-hand column to carry out the search. Near destination When a route has been planned, you can select this option to use your destination as the centre for your search.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: When you select an address from the list of search results, you can choose to show it on the map, add a crossroad or plan a route to that chosen location. To get an exact address you can add the house number. If you show the result on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to add the location to My Places or search near this location.
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. The following types of postcodes are used: Postcodes that navigate you to a street or part of a street.
List of POI type icons Legal and financial services Court house Cash dispenser Legal - Solicitors Financial institution Legal - other services Food services Convenience store Fast food restaurant Restaurant Chinese restaurant Accommodation Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Camping ground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or polyclinic Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Petrol station 41
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 Casino Winery Education Leisure 42
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 Travel 43
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.
Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search is done, for example, to being along the route or in a city. 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: 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.
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 the city in the left-hand column. 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.
Planning a route to a POI 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 a POI type or a specific POI 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, 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 a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI. The location is shown on the map. 6.
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.
The search results are shown in a column. 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: 4. Select an individual POI from the list. The location is shown on the map. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
4. Select Latitude Longitude. 5. Type in your pair of coordinates. You can enter any of these coordinate types: Decimal values, for example: N 51.51000 51.51000 W 0.13454 -0.13454 Tip: For decimal values you don't have to use a letter to indicate the latitude and longitude. For locations west of the 0 meridian and locations south of the equator, use a minus sign (-) before the coordinate.
To plan a route using a mapcode, 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. Type in your mapcode. You can enter any of these mapcode types: International, for example, WH6SL.TR10. Country-specific, for example, GBR 8MH.51. Alternative country-specific, for example, GBR 28.Y6VH or GBR LDGZ.VXR. Tip: All the mapcodes in this example are for the same location - Edinburgh Castle in the UK.
2. On the map view, select the route itself. 3. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Alternative Route and then select Find alternative. Up to three alternative routes are shown on the map view. Each alternative route shows the difference in travel time in a balloon. Tip: Information from the Lifetime Traffic service is used when calculating alternative routes. Any route that is 50% longer in time than the original route is not shown. 5.
5. Select Show on Map. 6. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 7. Select Use as Starting Point. 8. Repeat the search steps to choose your destination, and then select the drive button in the pop-up menu: Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination. The estimated time of arrival is shown at the top of the route bar.
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. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Parking.
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. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
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.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol station. 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 Select this button to clear the currently planned route. The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view. 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.
Save Changes to Route Reorder Stops If you make a change to a My Route, you see this button. Select this button to save the changes. 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. The starting point is converted to a stop.
Toll Roads Ferries and car shuttle trains Carpool Lanes Unpaved Roads Note: Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV lanes) 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. If you choose to avoid a route feature, a new route is planned.
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. In the Main Menu, select Current Route. 2. Select Reorder Stops. The map view is shown with the route cleared. The starting point, destination and all the stops are shown in black with a cross which means that they can be changed. 3.
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.
Tip: You can also save a route using the Add to My Routes button in the Current Route menu. Navigating using a saved route To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following: 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.
1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2. Select 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.
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.
Some tips for using voice control You can help your device understand what you are saying by following these tips: Mount your device about an arm's length in front of you, away from speakers or air vents. Reduce background noise such as voices or the radio. If there is excessive road noise, you may need to speak in the direction of the microphone. Speak fluently and naturally as though speaking to a friend.
Saying commands in different ways Your device recognises many more words than just the ones you see in the list of commands, so try some of your own words. You can say other words that have the same meaning, for example you can say the following words: "OK", "Correct" or "Right" instead of "Yes" when you want to confirm what you said. "Navigate to", "Look for" or "Nearest" instead of "Drive to" when you want to drive to a petrol station.
Going to home using voice control The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a journey to your home location: 1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase "Hey 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 the command "Drive home". Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say.
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 the command "Volume 50%". 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?. For some commands, your device repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 3.
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. Creating a correction report from a marked location Important: For safety reasons, do not enter the full details of a map correction while you are driving.
Types of map correction There are several types of map correction available. Note: If you want to report a map correction of a type not described below, use the Map Share Reporter at tomtom.com. For all map corrections described below, you need to connect your device to MyDrive to send your map correction report to TomTom and receive map corrections from other TomTom navigation device users. Road Restriction Select this option to block or unblock a road.
1. Press and hold to select the location of the map correction on the map view. 2. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 1. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 2. Select Turn Restriction. 3. If the incorrect junction is shown, select Select another junction. 4. Select the approach direction. The map rotates so that the direction you are coming from is shown at the bottom of the screen. 5. Select the traffic signs in turn to change the turn restrictions for each road at the junction. 6.
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 Fixed speed camera - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and is fixed in one place. 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.
Symbol shown on map Symbol shown in route bar Description route bar. Traffic jams - warnings are given in the route bar for traffic jams. 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.
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. Using the Main Menu to report a speed camera 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 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.
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.
Note: To report a risk zone, you must be connected to TomTom services and logged in to your MyTomTom account. If a new temporary risk zone is reported directly before or after an existing risk or danger zone, then the new zone is added to the existing zone. 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.
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.
Changing your home location 1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2. Select Home. Your home location is shown on the map, with a pop-up menu. 3. Select Edit Location. 4. To select a new home 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 home location symbol. Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location set as home. Select Set home location. Adding a location from My Places 1.
2. Press and hold to select the location. 3. Select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location is shown in the edit screen. 5. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. The location you added is shown with a marker on the map. Adding a location to My Places using search 1. In the Main Menu, select Search. 2. Search for a location. 3. Select the location then select Show on map. 4.
1. From the main menu, select My Places. 2. Select Marked Locations and choose your location from the list. Your location is shown on the map. 3. Select Add to My Places from the pop-up menu. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 4. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 5. Select Add. Deleting a recent destination from My Places 1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2. Select Recent Destinations. 3. Select Edit List. 4. Select the destinations you want to delete. 5.
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.
Select Brightness to change the following settings: 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.
When the wide route bar is shown, you see more information about your route. For example, you see fuel prices for petrol stations, number of remaining parking spaces for car parks, 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.
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.
Maps Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Maps. Changing the map Select Change map to change the map that you are using. You can choose from maps stored either in internal memory or memory cards if your device has a memory card slot. Note: Although you can store more than one map on your device, you can only use one map at a time for planning and navigation. Choosing map corrections Select Map corrections to choose the type of map corrections you want added to your map.
Avoid motorways - this type of route avoids all motorways. Walking route - a route designed for making the journey on foot. Bicycle route - a route designed for making the journey on a bicycle. Avoid on every route You can choose to avoid ferries and car shuttle trains, toll roads, carpool lanes, and unpaved roads. Set how your TomTom should manage each of these road features when the device calculates a route.
Safety warnings Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. Select Safety warnings. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of danger zones and safety hazards. You can change settings for advance warning time and whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding. Danger zones This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones.
You use the keyboard to enter names and addresses, such as when you plan a route or search for the name of a town or a local restaurant. Units Select this setting to choose the units used on your device for features such as route planning. If you want the units to be set by the GPS, select Automatic. Time and date The time and date are automatically set by satellite clocks but you can change the format of both the time and date using these settings.
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. More help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.
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. Select About. 4. Select Legal information. 5. Select Certificates. 6. 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.
3. Click Download MyDrive Connect. Follow the instructions on the screen. 4. When prompted, connect your device to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your device, then switch your device on. 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.
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.
Always use seat belts if available. Don’t drink and drive. Most accidents happen less than 5 km / 3 miles from home. Obey the rules of the road. Always use your turn indicators. Every 2 hours, take a break for at least 10 minutes. 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.
If your device requires a charger, please use this device with the charger provided. For replacement chargers, go to tomtom.com for information about approved chargers for your device. The stated battery life is a maximum possible battery life. The maximum battery life will only be achieved under specific atmospheric conditions. The estimated maximum battery life is based on an average usage profile. For tips on extending the battery life, see this FAQ: tomtom.com/batterytips.
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. WEEE directive The wheelie bin symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Exposure limits This device complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Regulatory Compliance Mark This product displays the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) to show that it complies with relevant Australian regulations.
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