TomTom GO Reference Guide 15.
Contents Welcome to navigation with TomTom 6 What's new 7 New in this release ................................................................................................ 7 TomTom videos .................................................................................................... 7 Get going 9 Installing in your car .............................................................................................. 9 Positioning the device ........................................................
Looking at traffic on your route ............................................................................... 29 Traffic incidents ................................................................................................. 30 Traffic jam warning ............................................................................................. 31 Advanced Lane Guidance ....................................................................................... 31 Time-dependent speed limits ..................
Deleting a stop from your route ............................................................................... 74 Skipping the next stop on your route ........................................................................ 75 Reordering stops on a route ................................................................................... 75 My Routes 76 About My Routes ................................................................................................. 76 Saving a route .....................
Setting your home and work locations ....................................................................... 99 Changing your home location ................................................................................. 100 Adding a location from My Places ............................................................................ 101 Add a location to My Places from the map ................................................................. 101 Adding a location to My Places using search .................
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 New in this release Version 15.5 GO 40, GO 50, GO 51, GO 60, GO 61, GO 400, GO 500, GO 510, GO 600, GO 610, GO 5000, GO 5100, GO 6000, GO 6100 START 40, START 50, START 60 Improved arrival announcement Your device will now clearly communicate the full address and house number when you are close to arriving at your destination. The improved arrival announcement will be displayed on the screen and also read out to you via the device speakers.
Using MyDrive UK English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIs5tGFhQIA French (France): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYpPDxxXSwk Spanish (Spain): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkZqdD5MkHI German: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skg6PWMbRxI Italian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AybGRzpgu1s USA ONLY - Getting traffic on a smartphone-connected device https://us.support.tomtom.com/app/content/name/Connect/page/3 New products TomTom Bandit (English): https://www.youtube.
Get going Installing in your car Use the supplied mount to install your TomTom GO in your vehicle. Read the instructions about positioning your device before you install your GO. To install your GO, do the following: 1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the mount. If the mount is integrated into your GO, connect the USB cable to the device. Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your GO. Other USB cables may not work. 2.
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.
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.
The Bluetooth icon at the top of the main menu screen shows the status of the Bluetooth connection: 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.
Your phone is shown on your GO. 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. Your data plan with your mobile services provider is active, and you can access the internet on your phone.
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 GO 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 your direction of travel ie. your current compass bearing relative to north, with north being up. 3. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. 4.
The guidance view is normally in 3D. To show a 2D map with the map moving in your direction of travel, change the 2D and 3D default settings. Tip: When you have planned a route and the 3D guidance view is shown, select the switch view button to change to the map view and use the interactive features. When your GO starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location. 1. Switch view button.
6. Speed panel. This panel shows the following information: The speed limit at your location. Your current speed. If you drive more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed panel turns red. If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed panel turns orange. The name of the street you are driving on. 7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel to open the quick menu.
incidents, the symbol for each incident alternates between showing the type of incident and the delay in minutes. Select a symbol to see more information about a stop, an incident or a speed camera. If a symbol is 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 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. Drive Home Select this button to drive to your home location. If this button is not included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your home location. Drive to Work Select this button to drive to your work location.
My Places Select this button to show your saved places. My Routes Select this button to show your saved routes. Parking Select this button to find car parks. 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. TomTom Services Select this button to see the status of your connection to the internet.
Select this button to open the Help Menu. The Help Menu contains help for using Voice control if supported by your device, together with other information about your GO, for example, map version, device serial number and legal information. Select this button to reorder the buttons in the Main Menu. Select this button to return to the previous screen. Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view.
This button shows that the display is using day colours. Select the button to reduce the brightness of the screen and display the map in darker colours. When driving at night or when driving through a dark tunnel, it is easier to view the screen and less distracting for the driver if the brightness of the screen is dimmed. Tip: Your device automatically switches between day and night colours depending on the time of day.
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. Example of when to use this: Opening the pop-up menu for a place on the map. Pinch to zoom Touch the screen with your thumb and a finger. Move them apart to zoom in or move them together to zoom out. Example of when to use this: Zooming in and out on the map.
4. Select and move other buttons to the order you want. 5. Select Done.
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 and the weather. Your TomTom GO 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 type of traffic incident - general, accident, road works, lane closure or weather such as heavy rain or snow. The severity of the incident - slow traffic, queuing traffic or stationary traffic. The delay time. The length of the incident.
Unknown incident Roadworks Lane closure Road closure Traffic jam warning A warning is given as you approach a traffic jam. You are warned in several ways: A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map. The route bar zooms in for the duration of the traffic jam. Your distance to the start of the traffic jam is shown in the route bar. The colour of the road on the route bar changes to orange or red, depending on the severity of the traffic jam.
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. To turn lane images off, select the Settings button in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Switch off the Show previews of motorway exits setting. Time-dependent speed limits Some speed limits change depending on the time of day.
Syncing using TomTom MyDrive About TomTom MyDrive TomTom MyDrive is the easy way to set a destination, share locations and favourites, and save your personal navigation information. MyDrive synchronises your TomTom GO with your My Drive account. You can use MyDrive in a web browser on a computer or as a mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. Important: To use TomTom MyDrive you need a compatible navigation device.
2. On the map, select a destination. Tip: You can search for a destination or you can move the map and select a destination. You can also select a destination from Recent Destinations in the Main Menu or your My Places list. 3. Click on the location, then open the pop-up menu and select Send to device. The destination is sent to your MyDrive account. 4. Log in to MyDrive on your GO. Your GO syncs with your MyDrive account and receives the new MyDrive destination.
Syncing My Places locations with MyDrive When you are logged in to MyDrive on your GO, the locations you have added to My Places are automatically synced with your MyDrive account. You can see your My Places locations and the POI place lists when you are logged in to MyDrive in a web browser or when using the MyDrive app. Importing a community POI list You can find collections of community POIs on the Internet and upload them to My Places using MyDrive in a web browser.
Tracks have a beginning and an end but no stops, and there's a fixed map-dependent route between these points. Your device follows this fixed route as closely as possible. You can edit tracks using tools such as Tyre Pro. Using GPX files You use MyDrive on your computer to import .GPX track files to your TomTom device. The tracks are saved in the My Routes menu. Your device will navigate along the GPX track exactly and will not offer to replan your route, even if a faster route is available.
Note: Syncing a lot of information to your device may take some time.
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, type in 123 Oxford Street, London. A partial address, for example, type in Oxford st Lon. A type of place, for example, type in petrol station or restaurant. A place by name, for example, type in Starbucks. A postcode, for example, type in W1D 1LL for Oxford Street, 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 Drive or Ride depending on which device you are using. 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 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.
6. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive or Ride depending on which device you are using. 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.
Near me Select this option to search with your current GPS location as the search centre. The results are ranked by distance. In town or city Select this option to use a town or city as the centre for your search. You need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard. When you have selected the town or city from the results list, you can search for an address or POI in that city.
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. If a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route.
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. Postcodes that navigate you to an area comprising, for example, a single town, several villages in a rural area or a district in a large city. Postcodes for streets Countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom use this type of postcode.
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 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 Theatre Tourist attraction Cinema Zoo Concert hall Amusement park Education Leisure 47
Museum Exhibition centre Opera Cultural centre Nightlife Leisure centre Children's Farm Sport 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 Railway station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Religion Travel 48
Ferry terminal Postcode Note: Not used in all countries.
Planning a route Using suggested destinations What are suggested destinations? Your TomTom GO can learn your daily driving habits to saved favourite Places and it can also suggest destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in the morning. Getting ready for suggested destinations Before you get your first suggested destination, your device needs some time to learn about your habits.
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. 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 an address, town, city, postcode or mapcode.
5. Select an address suggestion. 6. Enter the house number if you have one and haven't entered it already. Tip: If you enter a house number that is not found, then the number appears red. The nearest house number that is found is shown in the Drive button. You can enter a new house number, or you can select Drive or Ride to drive to the nearest house number. 7. Select Drive or Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
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. Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's postcode or the country. For example, searching for Essen will return many results. If you search for Essen 2910 or Essen Belgium then that city will be at the top of the results. You can then search in the city.
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 or Ride depending on which device you are using. 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 Drive or Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 3. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive or Ride depending on which device you are using. 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 destination, select Drive or Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
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. You can enter any of these coordinate types: Decimal values, for example: N 51.51000 W 0.13454 51.51000 -0.
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.
Finding an alternative route 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 find an alternative route, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Plan a route as usual. On the map view, select the route itself. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Alternative Route and then select Find alternative. Up to three alternative routes are shown on the map view.
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. 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.
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.
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. Select Drive or Ride depending on which device you are using. 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.
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. You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the whole map. 3. Select a petrol station from the map or the list.
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 or track, select the Current Route or Current Track button in the Main Menu to open the Current Route or Current Track Menu. The following buttons are available in the menu: Clear Route / Clear Track Skip Next Stop Find Alternative Select this button to clear the currently planned route or track. The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view. Select this button to skip the next stop on your route.
Show Instructions Select this button to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your planned route. The instructions include the following: Your current location. Street names. Up to two road numbers shown in road shields whenever available. An instruction arrow. An instruction description. The distance between two consecutive instructions. Exit number. The full addresses of stops on your route.
Drive to Route or Track Select Drive to Route to plan a route from your current location to the starting point of a My Route. The starting point is converted to a stop. Drive to Track plans a route to the nearest point of the track from your current position. Drive to Starting Point On the Current Track menu, select this button to plan a route to the starting point of the track. The starting point is converted to a stop. For more information, see Navigating using a track.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Current Route. 3. Select Avoid Part of Route. A screen opens showing a list of the sections that comprise your current route. 4. Select the section of the route that you want to avoid. A preview shows you the section you have chosen on the map. 5. Select Avoid. A new route is found that avoids your chosen route section. The new route is shown on the map view.
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.
Skipping the next stop on your route Tip: To make it easy to quickly skip a stop, move the button Skip Next Stop to the first screen of the Main Menu. 1. In the Main Menu, select Current Route. 2. Select Skip Next Stop. The map view is shown. The next stop on your route is deleted and your route is recalculated. Reordering stops on a route 1. In the Main Menu, select Current Route. 2. Select Reorder Stops. The map view is shown with the route cleared.
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.
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 or Ride depending on which device you are using. 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.
2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 3. Select the stop that you want to use as your starting point, then select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Start Route From Here. Your route is calculated from the new starting point. 5. Select Drive or Ride.
The starting point of your route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned from your current location. Guidance to your destination begins. 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. When the pop-up menu opens, select Change to a Stop. Alternatively, select Drive to Route or Ride to Route in the Current Route menu.
Tip: To update the saved route in your My Routes list with the changes, select the route om the map then select Save Changes to Route in the pop-up menu. Deleting a route from My Routes 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. Select Edit List. Select the routes you want to delete. Select Delete. Navigating using a track You can import tracks on to your GO using MyDrive. To navigate using an imported track, do the following: 1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2. Select a track from your list.
Select the starting point of the route. When the pop-up menu opens, select Drive to Starting Point. Alternatively, select Drive to Starting Point or Ride to Route in the Current Track menu.
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, you can use your voice to control your GO. You can use voice control to control many of the navigation features on your GO, or to change settings. For example, you can change the screen to day colours, avoid a blocked road or decrease the volume just by using your voice.
Orange means your phrase might work. Green means your phrase is good. 4. Select Hear it to listen to your wake-up phrase. 5. Select Done then Yes to save your wake-up phrase. Your new wake-up phrase is ready to use. Start Voice Control and try it. 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.
Some tips for using voice control You can help your GO understand what you are saying by following these tips: Mount your GO 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. When saying an address, try not to pause between parts of the address or add extra words.
"Navigate to", "Look for" or "Nearest" instead of "Drive to" when you want to drive to a petrol station. "Cancel" or "Delete" instead of "Clear" when you want to clear your current route. Entering an address using voice control Note: If spoken address entry is not supported in your current country, voice control is stopped and the address entry screen is shown. You can enter the address in the normal way using the keyboard.
For some commands, your GO repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 3. If the command is correct, say "Yes." If the command is incorrect, say "No" and repeat the command after you hear "I'm listening". Your device plans a route from your current location to your home 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.
Map Share About Map Share You can report map changes using Map Share. These map changes are then shared with other TomTom users when they receive a map update. There are two ways to report a map change: Select a location on the map and create the change report immediately. Mark a location and create the change report later. Your map change reports are automatically sent to TomTom in real time or when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection.
Note: If you want to report a map change 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 change. 6. Select Report. Your map change report is sent to TomTom in real time or when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. You receive map changes from other TomTom users as part of map updates.
3. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 4. Open the Marked locations folder and select the marked location. The marked location is shown on the map. 5. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 6. Select the type of map change you want to apply. Note: If you want to report a map change 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 change. 8. Select Report. The marker for the marked location is removed from the map.
Select the road sign at either end of the road to change it from open to closed or vice versa. 5. Select Report. Street Name Select this option to correct an incorrect street name. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. Select Street Name. Enter the correct street name. Select Report.
7. Select the traffic signs in turn to change the turn restrictions for each road at the junction. 8. Select Report. Speed Limit Select this option to correct the speed limit on the map. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. Select Speed Limit. Select the correct speed limit.
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.
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 GO 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. Just after you pass a mobile speed camera, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still there.
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.
Danger zone and risk zone warnings Warnings are given 10 seconds before you reach a danger zone or risk zone. You are warned in several ways: A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map. Your distance to the start of the zone is shown in the route bar. You hear a warning sound as you get near the start of the zone. 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 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. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view. 2. Select Report Risk Zone from the pop-up menu.
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 or favourite addresses. Tip: The terms "favourite" and "place" mean the same thing - favourites are places that you go to often. The following items are always in My Places: Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit. This feature provides an easy way to navigate there.
Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the location, then select the home or work location symbol. Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work. Select Set home location or Set work location. Setting your home or work location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your home or work 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 changed to the new location. 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.
Adding a location to My Places using search 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Main Menu, select Search. Search for a location. Select the location then select Show on map. When the map view shows the location, select the pop-up menu button. 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.
Settings Appearance Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. On this screen, you can change these settings: Display Select Display to change the appearance of the display. Route bar Select Route bar to change the information you see in the route bar. Guidance view Select Guidance view to change the information you see in the guidance view. Automatic zoom Select Automatic Zoom to change how you view a junction as you drive.
Select Switch to night colours when dark to automatically switch to night colours when it gets dark. Size of text and buttons Select Size of text and buttons to change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the screen. Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen. Drag the slider to change the text and button size to small, medium or large, then select Apply this change. Your GO restarts and applies the change.
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. Arrival information 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.
Select this setting to see stops on your route. Rest areas Select this setting to see rest areas on your route. Guidance view Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Show current street name This setting displays name of the street you driving along on the guidance view. Guidance view style Select this setting to choose from 3D or 2D versions of the guidance view. Both the 2D and 3D guidance views move in your direction of travel.
If you need a computer voice and your language is unavailable, then you are asked to choose from a list of installed computer voices available for the country you are in. Instruction settings Read aloud early instructions For example, if you switch on this setting, you could hear early instructions such as "'After 2 km take the exit right" or "Ahead, turn left". Note: When a recorded voice is chosen, you see only this setting because recorded voices cannot read out road numbers, road signs, etc.
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 GO has a memory card slot. Note: Although you can store more than one map on your GO, you can only use one map at a time for planning and navigation. Route Planning Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Route Planning.
Avoid on every route You can choose to avoid ferries and car shuttle trains, toll roads, carpool lanes, and unpaved roads. Set how your GO should manage each of these road features when the device calculates a route. 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.
Hazards 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 set 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 can see your currently selected country on this screen. Select this setting to change the country. When you change the country, the time/date format, distance units and voice are changed automatically. The list includes the countries from the maps currently installed on your device. Keyboards Select this setting to choose from a list of available keyboards. 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.
This is not a software update and will not affect the version of the software application installed on your GO. Help Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. On this screen, you can see the following information: 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.
Getting Help Help Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. On this screen, you can see the following information: 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.
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 GO, for example, ICASA.
Updating using MyDrive Connect About MyDrive Connect MyDrive Connect is a desktop-based application that helps you manage the content and services of your TomTom GO. For example, you can use MyDrive Connect to get map updates, software updates or manage your MyTomTom account. It is a good idea to frequently connect your GO to MyDrive Connect to ensure you always have the latest updates. Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your GO to MyDrive Connect.
Note: You cannot use the mount to connect your GO 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 GO is linked to that account. You can now access MyDrive Connect from the notification area on your desktop.
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.
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. 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.
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