TomTom navigation module
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2. Read me first Read me first Car dock Push your TomTom navigation module into the car dock in your car. To remove your navigation module from the car dock, press the release button on the car dock. Your dealer can install the car dock and connect it to the Sony XNV. The display of the Sony XNV is also used as the navigation module display. Use the Sony XNV touch screen to operate your navigation module. Switching on and off The TomTom navigation module switches on simultaneously with the Sony XNV.
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your navigation device to MyTomTom. Setting up MyTomTom 1 2 To set up MyTomTom, do the following: 1. Connect your computer to the internet. 2. Start a browser and go to tomtom.com/getstarted. 3. Click Download now. Your browser downloads the MyTomTom support application, which you need to install on your computer in order to connect your device to MyTomTom.
Charging your TomTom navigation module The LED on the navigation module is red while the battery is charging, and is green when it is fully charged. Important: You should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. Safety Notice Your TomTom navigation module contains a GSM/GPRS module which can interfere with electrical devices such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and aviation equipment.
3. Safety Safety Safety settings We recommend using the safety settings to make your driving as safe as possible.
4. Planning a route Planning a route Important: In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route on your TomTom navigation module, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to open the Main menu. 2. Tap Navigate to... 3. Tap Address. Tip: The first time you plan a route, you are asked to select a country, state or region. Your selection is saved and used for all future routes until you change this setting.
• When the correct streetname appears in the list, tap the name to select the destination. 6. Enter the house number, then tap Done. 7. The location is shown on the map. Tap Select to continue or tap Back to enter another address. Tip: If you want your final destination to be a car park, tap Car park and select a location from the list of car parks close to your general destination. 8. Select the type of route you want to plan.
. When the new route is shown, tap Done. • For more information about the route, tap Details. • To plan a different route, tap Change route. Your TomTom navigation module starts to guide you to your destination, using spoken instructions and onscreen directions. Route summary The route summary shows an overview of your route, the remaining distance to your destination and the remaining estimated journey time.
The LIVE tab panels show the following information: • Traffic on route - tap this panel to view detailed information about traffic delays and other incidents on your route. • Speed cameras - tap this panel to open the Speed Camera menu. You can then report a speed camera or change your settings for speed camera warnings. • Weather - tap this panel to view the latest weather reports. Note: Not all LIVE services are available in all countries. You may be able to use LIVE services when travelling abroad.
Every time your TomTom navigation module starts, you are asked if you want to plan a route. If you tap Cancel, you are shown the Main Menu. Using arrival times When you plan a route, your TomTom navigation module asks you if you need to arrive at a particular time. Tap YES to enter a preferred arrival time. Your navigation module calculates your arrival time and shows you whether you will arrive on time. You can also use this information to work out when you need to leave.
Tap this button to select a Favourite as your destination. Favourite Tap this button to enter an address as your destination. Address Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have recently used as destinations. Recent destination Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI). Point of Interest Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the map browser.
This button is shown while there is no planned route on your navigation module. Prepare route 3. Select the starting point for your journey in the same way that you would select your destination. 4. Set the destination for your journey. 5. Choose the type of route that should be planned. • Fastest route - the route which takes the least time. • Eco route - the most fuel-efficient route for your journey. • Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set.
Tap this button to see a preview of your destination. Show destination You can navigate to a car park near your destination, and view any available information about your destination, for example, the phone number. Tap this button to see all the traffic incidents on your route. Note: Traffic information is not available in all countries or regions.
5. Driving View Driving View About the Driving View When your TomTom navigation module device starts for the first time, you are shown the Driving View along with detailed information about your current position. Tap the centre of the screen at any time to open the Main Menu. You can choose the screen shown when you switch on your device by tapping Settings in the Main Menu, then tapping Start-up settings.
9. The remaining journey time, the remaining distance and your estimated arrival time. Tap this part of the status bar to open the Route Summary screen. To change the information shown in the status bar, tap Status bar in the Settings menu. Driving View symbols The following symbols are shown in the Driving View: EPT - this symbol is shown when your device is using tacho information to estimate your current location. EPT is only used when you have no GPS reception.
6. Advanced Lane Guidance Advanc ed Lane Guidance About lane guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries. Your TomTom navigation module 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.
Tip: If no lane guidance is shown in the status bar and all lanes are highlighted, you can use any lane.
7. Making changes to your route Making change s to your route About route changes After you plan a route, you may want to change the route or even the destination. There are various ways to change your route without the need to completely replan the entire journey. To change the current route, tap Change route in the Main menu: Tap this button to change the current route. Change route This button is only shown while there is a planned route on your navigation module.
Tap this button to avoid traffic delays on a planned route. Minimise delays It is not always possible to avoid all traffic delays. Your navigation module will check for traffic delays on your route and calculate the best route to avoid all or most of the delays. Note: This button is only available when Traffic is enabled in the LIVE services menu. For more information about TomTom traffic information services, go to tomtom.com/services. Tap this button to change the current destination.
8. View map View map About viewing the map You can view the map in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. The map shows your current location and many other locations such as Favourites and POIs. To view the map in this way, tap View map or View route in the Main menu. You view different locations on the map by moving the map across the screen. To move the map, touch the screen and drag your finger across the screen. To select a location on the map, tap the location on the map.
You can also set your own marker. Tap the cursor button, then tap Set marker position to place a green marker at the cursor position. To turn markers off, tap Options, then Advanced and clear the Markers checkbox. 4. Options button 5. The cursor with streetname balloon. Tap the button in the streetname balloon to open the cursor menu. You can navigate to the cursor position, make a Favourite of the cursor position, or find a Point of Interest near the cursor position. 6.
Position the cursor on a location on the map, then tap Cursor and then tap one of the following buttons: Tap this button to plan a route to the cursor position on the map. Navigate there Tap this button to view information about the location on the map such as the address. View location Tap this button to create your own green marker and place it at the cursor position. Set marker position If a green marker exists, this button changes to Delete marker.
9. Map corrections with TomTom Map Share™ Map corrections with TomTo m Map Share™ About TomTom Map Share TomTom Map Share helps you correct map errors and share map corrections with the rest of the TomTom Map Share community. To correct your map and share map corrections with other Map Share users, tap Map corrections in the Services menu. Map Share allows you to send and receive map corrections for one year after the new version of a map is released.
These corrections are investigated and verified by TomTom and are included when the next map version is released. Map correction settings You can decide which map corrections from the Map Share community are used to correct your maps. To select a category, tap Map corrections settings in the Map corrections menu. There are three categories of map corrections: • Corrections verified by TomTom - this category only includes corrections investigated by TomTom.
Important: For safety reasons, do not enter the full details of a map correction while you are driving. Mark the location of the map error instead and enter the full details later. To show the report button in the Driving view, do the following: 1. Tap Map corrections in the services menu. 2. Tap Map correction settings. 3. Select the type of corrections you want to download. Then tap Done. 4. Read the instructions on the screen. Then tap Continue. 5. Select how you want to share your map corrections.
Tap this button to block or unblock a street. You can block or unblock the street in one or both directions. (Un)block street For example, to correct a street near to your current location, do the following: 1. Tap (Un)block street. 2. Tap Near you to select a street near your current location. You can select a street by name, a street near your Home location or a street on the map. 3. Select the street or section of a street you want to correct by tapping it on the map.
Tap this button to change the name of a street on your map. For example, to rename a street near to your current location: Edit street name 1. Tap Edit street name. 2. Tap Near you. 3. Select the street or section of a street you want to correct by tapping it on the map. The street you select is highlighted and the cursor shows the name of the street. 4. Tap Done. 5. Type the correct street name. 6. Tap Done. Tap this button to change and report incorrect road turn restrictions.
Tap this button to edit an existing POI. You can use this button to make the following changes to a POI: Edit POI • Delete the POI. • Rename the POI. • Change the telephone number of the POI. • Change the category that a POI belongs to. • Move the POI on the map. Tap this button to enter a comment about a POI. Use this button if you cannot edit the error with the POI using the Edit POI button. Comment on POI Correct house number Tap this button to correct the location of a house number.
10. Sounds and voices Sounds and voices About sounds and voices The front speaker of the Sony XNV is used to play sounds and voices from the TomTom navigation module.Your TomTom navigation module uses sound for the following: • Driving directions and other route instructions • Traffic information • Warnings that you set There are two types of voice available for your navigation module: • Computer voices Computer voices are generated by your navigation module.
Tap the central panel on the status bar and move the slider to adjust the volume. The last route instruction is played so you can hear the new volume level. • In the Settings menu. Tap Settings in the Main menu, then tap Volume settings and move the slider to adjust the volume. Tap Test to listen to the new volume level.
11. Settings Settings About settings You can change the way your TomTom navigation module looks and behaves. Most of the settings on your device can be accessed by tapping Settings in the Main Menu. Use night colours / Use day colours Tap this button to display the map in darker colours. Use night 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 map is displayed in darker colours.
Status & Information Status & Information Tap this button to find technical information on your TomTom navigation module such as the device serial number, application version and the map version. You can also view the current status for GPS reception. You can also view the current status for GPS reception and your LIVE Services. For more information on LIVE Services, see LIVE Services. Manage Favourites Tap this button to add, rename or delete Favourites.
Make your own menu Tap this button to add up to six buttons to your own personalised menu. Make your own menu If there are only one or two buttons in your menu, both buttons are shown in the Driving view. If you have three or more buttons in your menu, then a single button is shown in the Driving view which opens your menu when tapped. Voices Tap this button to change the voice that gives spoken directions and other route instructions. Change voice A wide range of voices are available.
Manage POIs Tap this button to manage your own POI categories and locations. Manage POIs Tip: To report incorrect or missing information about an existing Point of Interest included with your map, use the Map Share service to share your corrections with the Map Share community. You can set your navigation module to let you know when you are near to selected POI locations. In this way, you could for example, set the device to let you know when you are approaching a petrol station.
Change Home location Tap this button to set or change your Home location. You enter the address in the same way as you do when you plan a route. Change Home location Your Home location provides an easy way to plan a route to an important location. For most people, your Home location will be your home address. However, you might prefer to set the location to another regular destination, such as your workplace. Switch map Tap this button to select the map you want to use for route planning and navigation.
Car symbol Tap this button to select the car symbol that shows your current location in the Driving view. Car symbol 2D/3D settings Tap this button to set the default view of the map. To switch between 2D and 3D views while driving, tap the centre part of the status bar in Driving View. 2D/3D settings It is sometimes easier to view the map from above, such as when navigating a complex road network. The 2D view shows a two dimensional view of the map as though viewed from above.
Change map colours Change map colours Tap this button to select colour schemes for day and night map colours and to set Link night colours to headlights. To manually toggle between the day colour scheme and the night colour scheme, tap Use night colours or Use day colours in the Settings menu. Tap Search to search for a colour scheme by typing the name. To download more colour schemes, go to tomtom.com.
Advanced settings Tap this button to select the following advanced settings: Advanced settings • Show house number before street name - when this setting is selected, addresses are shown with the house number followed by the streetname, such as 10 Downing street. • Show street names - when this setting is selected, street names are shown on the map in the Driving View. You do not need to select this option when your navigation module is set to read aloud street names using a computer voice.
12. Points of Interest Points of Interest About Points of Interest Points of Interest or POIs are useful places on the map. Here are some examples: • Restaurants • Hotels • Museums • Parking garages • Petrol stations Tip: To report incorrect or missing information about an existing Point of Interest included with your map, use the Map Share service to share your corrections with the Map Share community. Manage POIs Tap this button to manage your POI categories and locations.
• Add POI category - tap this button to create a new POI category. • Delete POI category - tap this button to delete one of your own POI categories. Creating POIs Tip: You can download POI sets and share your own POI sets using MyTomTom. 1. Tap the screen to open the Main Menu. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Manage POIs. 4. If there are no POI categories or the one you want to use does not exist, tap Add POI category and create a new category. Every POI must be assigned to a POI category.
Tap this button to use TomTom Local Search with Google to search for shops and businesses in and around your current location. Local search You can choose to search for shops and businesses near you, near your destination, near any other destination or in a city. For example, if you are looking for a swimming pool near your current location, enter ’swimming pool’ and choose the best search result. Tap this button to add a Point of Interest (POI) as a POI.
The car park closest to your destination is shown at the top of the list. The following table explains the distances shown next to each POI. How the distance is measured varies depending on how you initially searched for the POI: • POI near you - distance from your current location • POI in city - distance from the city centre • POI near Home - distance from your Home location • POI along route - distance from your current location • POI near destination - distance from your destination 7.
The warning is set for the selected POI category. You will hear a warning sound when you are 250 metres from a petrol station on your route.
13. Help Help About getting help Tap Help in the Main Menu to navigate to emergency services centres and other specialist services. For example, if you are involved in a car accident, you could use the Help menu to find the nearest hospital. Tip: If you do not see the Help button in the Main Menu, tap Settings and then Safety settings. Clear the checkbox for Show only essential menu options while driving. Help menu options Note: In some countries, information may not be available for all services.
14. Favourites Favourites About Favourites Favourites provide an easy way to select a location without the need to enter the address. They do not need to be favourite places, they can simply be seen as a collection of useful addresses. Creating a Favourite To create a Favourite, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Tap Settings to open the Settings menu. 3. Tap Manage Favourites. 4. Tap Add. 5.
If you visit a POI you particularly like, for example a restaurant, you can add it as a Favourite. Point of Interest Tap this button to add your current location as a Favourite. My location For example, if you stop somewhere interesting, while you are there you can tap this button to create the Favourite. Tap this button to create a Favourite using the Map Browser. Select the location of the Favourite using the cursor, then tap Done.
Tip: Use the left and right arrows to choose another Favourite from your list. Your navigation module calculates the route for you. 6. When the route is calculated, tap Done. Your navigation module will immediately start guiding you to your destination with spoken instructions and visual instructions on the screen. Changing the name of a Favourite To change the name of a Favourite, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Tap Settings to open the Settings menu. 3.
15. LIVE Services LIVE Services About LIVE Services There are a range of LIVE Services available for your TomTom navigation module. These services are subscription-based and currently include the following: • HD Traffic • Speed Cameras • Weather • Local Search Regional availability Note: Not all LIVE services are available in all countries. You may be able to use LIVE services when travelling abroad. For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/services.
2. Tap on the service you want to renew. Your navigation module confirms that you want to renew your subscription. 3. Tap Yes. The renewal request is sent to TomTom. You should complete payment online, on or before the date shown on your navigation module. Renewing your LIVE Services subscription using the TomTom website 1. Go to tomtom.com/getstarted to install the MyTomTom support application, if it’s not already installed, and start using MyTomTom. 2.
5. Tap one of the locations in the list. The location is shown on the map. Tap Show info to see more information about this location. 6. Tap Select. Choose whether you want to navigate there, show the location on a map, travel via that location or add it as a favourite. About Speed Cameras The Speed Cameras service warns you about the following roadside camera locations: • Speed camera locations. • Accident blackspot locations. • Mobile speed camera locations. • Average speed camera locations.
16. Traffic information Traffic information About HD Traffic HD 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, HD Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions. Your TomTom navigation module regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions.
The colour of the pointers, as shown below, gives you an instant indication of the type of incident: Unknown or undetermined situation. Slow traffic. Queueing traffic. Stationary traffic or road closure. Taking the fastest route Your navigation module regularly looks for a faster route to your destination. If the traffic situation changes and a faster route is found, your navigation module will offer to replan your journey so you can use the faster route.
You can re-plan the route to avoid all delays, but this route is unlikely to be the quickest possible route. 3. Tap Done. Making commuting to work easier The Home to work or Work to home buttons in the Traffic menu lets you check your route to and from work with one tap of a button. When you use either of these buttons, your device plans a route between your home and work locations and checks the route for possible delays.
Note: You can also access the Show traffic on route screen by tapping the traffic area of the LIVE Route summary tab. Tap the left and right arrow buttons to move through each incident in turn, viewing the details of each one. This includes the type of incident, for example road works, and the length of delay caused by this incident. You can also access the details about individual incidents by tapping View map in the Main Menu and then tapping on the traffic incident symbol.
4. Tap on any traffic incident to get more information. A screen is shown that gives you detailed information about the incident you chose. To display information about surrounding incidents use the left and right arrows at the bottom of this screen. Changing HD Traffic settings Use the Traffic settings button to choose how HD Traffic works on your navigation device. 1. Tap the traffic sidebar to open the Traffic menu. 2. Tap Traffic settings. Traffic settings 3.
One or more lanes closed Road closed Traffic incident Traffic jam Weather related symbols: Fog Rain Wind Ice Snow Note: The incident avoided symbol is shown for any traffic incident that you avoid using a traffic service. Traffic menu To open the Traffic menu, tap the Traffic sidebar in the Driving View or tap Traffic in the Services menu. The following buttons are available: Minimise traffic delays Tap this button to re-plan your route based on the latest traffic information.
Change Traffic settings Tap this button to change your settings for how the Traffic service works on your device. Read aloud traffic info Tap this button to hear spoken information about traffic incidents on your route. Note: Your TomTom device must have a computer voice installed to read information aloud.
17. Weather Weathe r About Weather The TomTom Weather service provides detailed weather reports and 5-day weather forecasts for towns and cities. The information is provided by local weather stations and is updated hourly. Requesting a weather report To request a weather report for a specific location, such as the town or city for your final destination, do the following: 1. Tap Services in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Weather. 3.
Tap this button to enter an address. Address Tap this button to select a location in a list of recently used destinations. Recent destination Tap this button to select a location using a local search. Local search Tap this button to select a Point of Interest (POI). Point of Interest Tap this button to select your current location. My Location Tap this button to select a point on the map. Point on map Tap this button to enter a latitude and longitude map reference.
18. Speed Cameras Speed Cameras About Speed Cameras The Speed Cameras service warns you about the following roadside camera locations: • Speed camera locations. • Accident blackspot locations. • Mobile speed camera locations. • Average speed camera locations. • Toll road camera locations. • Traffic light camera locations. Speed camera warnings By default, warnings are given 15 seconds before you reach a speed camera location.
Tip: To change the number of seconds or warning sound, tap Alert settings in the Speed Cameras menu. Changing the way you are warned To change the way your TomTom navigation module warns you about speed cameras, tap the Alert settings button. Alert settings You can then set how close you want to be to a speed camera before you are warned and what type of sound will be played. For example, to change the sound that is played when you approach a fixed speed camera, do the following: 1.
Toll road camera Restricted road camera - located on a minor road that reduces traffic on a larger road Other camera Mobile camera hotspot Average speed check Accident black spot Bi-directional speed camera Ungated railway crossing Report button To show the report button in the Driving View, do the following: 1. Tap Services in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Speed Cameras. 3. Tap Enable report button. 4. Tap Done.
Note: If the type of camera you choose has a speed restriction, you can also enter the speed. A message confirms that your camera will be reported to the Speed Camera team at TomTom. Reporting a new speed camera while at home You do not need to be at the location of a speed camera to report the new location. To report a new speed camera location while you are at home, do the following: 1. Tap Services in the Main Menu on your navigation device. 2. Tap Speed Cameras. 3. Tap Report safety camera. 4.
This type of camera monitors traffic at toll road barriers. Toll road camera This type of speed camera checks the average speed of vehicles between two fixed points. Average speed check This type of camera checks traffic on roads where access is restricted. Vehicle restriction All other types of camera that do not fall into any of the above categories.
Intermediate warning - type 3 Once in the speed check zone, if you are driving at over 100% of the permitted speed and have not received a start of zone warning, you see a visual warning in the Driving View indicating the maximum permitted speed. You also hear a loud audible warning. These warnings occur at the FIRST intermediate point only and are there to remind you to slow down...
19. MyTomTom MyTo mTom About MyTomTom MyTomTom helps you manage the contents and services of your TomTom navigation module, as well as giving you access to the TomTom community. You log in to MyTomTom on the TomTom website. It is a good idea to frequently connect your navigation module to MyTomTom, to ensure you always have the latest updates. Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your navigation device to MyTomTom.
Tip: When you connect your navigation device to your computer, MyTomTom tells you if there are any updates for your device. MyTomTom account To download content and services from TomTom, you need a MyTomTom account. You can create an account when you start using MyTomTom. Note: If you have more than one TomTom device, you need a separate account for each device.
20. Customer support Customer support Getting help to use your navigation device You can find further online help at tomtom.com/support. Status & information Tap this button to open the Status & information menu. Status & information Tap this button to view technical information about your device, such as your serial number for your device and the TomTom App version. Version information Tap this button to check the status of your subscriptions to TomTom Services.
21. Addendum Addendum Important Safety Notices and Warnings Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of America which is responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any changes in GPS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the operation of your TomTom device.
Temperatures: Standard operation: -0 C (32 F) to +45 C (113 F); short period storage: 20 C (-4 F) to + 60 C (140 F); long period storage: -20 C (-4 F) to +25 C (77 F). Caution: risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. If you have a problem with the battery, please contact TomTom customer support.
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