TomTom GO Reference Guide
Contents Welcome to navigation with TomTom 6 What's new 7 New in this release ................................................................................................ 7 Get going 8 Installing in your car .............................................................................................. 8 Positioning the device ............................................................................................ 8 Turning on and off ...........................................................
Using Quick Search 30 About search ...................................................................................................... 30 Planning a route to a POI using search ....................................................................... 30 Planning a route to a POI using online search .............................................................. 32 Entering search terms ...........................................................................................
Map Share 74 About Map Share ................................................................................................. 74 Creating a map correction report ............................................................................. 74 Creating a map correction report from a marked location ............................................... 75 Types of map correction ........................................................................................ 76 Safety Cameras 78 About safety cameras .
MyDrive 97 About MyDrive .................................................................................................... 97 About MyDrive Connect ......................................................................................... 97 MyTomTom account ............................................................................................. 97 Setting up MyDrive ...............................................................................................
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, turning on, setting up, and planning your first route. After that, you will probably want to connect to TomTom services, which you can read all about in the Connecting to TomTom services chapter.
What's new New in this release Weather-related traffic incidents Traffic incident messages are now shown where delays occur in areas of bad weather, such as heavy rain or snow. To learn more, go to Traffic in this guide. View list of navigation instructions See a list of turn-by-turn instructions for your planned route. Select Current Route in the Main Menu, then select Show Instructions. To learn more, go to The Current Route Menu in this guide.
Get going Installing in your car Use the supplied holder 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 holder. If the holder 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.
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. Turning your device off completely To turn off your navigation device completely, you can do one of the following: Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off buttons. Select Turn Off to turn off the device. Select the "back" button if you don't want to turn your device off.
Note: If you choose not to send location information to us, you will no longer receive our services. This is because services need to send the location of your device to TomTom in order to receive the traffic information related to where you are. The end date of your subscription remains the same, even if you do not send this information to us. Additional information If you think that your information is not being used for the purpose for which you have provided it to TomTom, contact us at tomtom.
Connecting to TomTom services About TomTom services TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and safety cameras on your route. To get TomTom services on your GO you need the following items: Any GO. A smartphone with a data plan from a mobile services provider. The TomTom MyDrive app for iOS or Android installed on your smartphone. A MyTomTom account. Using TomTom services means that data is sent and received by your phone using your mobile services provider.
Notifications Your smartphone displays a notification when the TomTom MyDrive app is connected to your GO. Main menu Tap the app Main Menu button to show the main menu. The menu has the following items: Status - shows the status screen where you can see the status of the connection. Traffic - shows a map of your location with traffic incidents. MyTomTom Account - lets you log in to your MyTomTom account. Settings - lets you change the app settings.
Bluetooth not connected. Bluetooth connecting. Your device is trying to automatically connect to your phone. Bluetooth connected. Your device is connected to your phone. You can also connect using another phone. Connect to TomTom services using a different smartphone 1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure that your phone is discoverable (iOS) or visible (Android). 2. Start the TomTom MyDrive app on your phone. 3. Select Connected Services in the Main Menu. 4. Select Traffic & Safety Cameras.
Your phone is shown on your TomTom navigation device. Your phone's Bluetooth is turned on. The TomTom MyDrive app is started on your phone. 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 center. 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 compass arrow rotates to show your current driving direction, with north being up.
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. 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.
7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel to open the quick menu. Note: If your GO cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears gray. 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.
The bottom of the route bar represents your current location and shows the distance to the next incident on your route. In addition, you can choose to see the current time if you turn the setting on. Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays. The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route preview.
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 Safety Camera Select this button to report a safety camera. My Places Select this button to show your saved places. My Routes Select this button to show your saved routes. Parking Gas Station Select this button to find parking lots/garages. Select this button to find gas stations.
Voice Recognition Select this button to start voice recognition. Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice recognition. Activate Traffic Connected Services Select this button to connect to TomTom services. Select this button to see the status of your connection to the internet, and to check your TomTom services subscription. Other buttons On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
This symbol shows that your GO is connected to TomTom services. This symbol shows that your GO is not connected to TomTom services. Select this button to turn 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 long distance on the map. Tip: Flick isn't available on all devices. Press and hold Put one finger on the screen for more than one half 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 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 color 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, roadwork, lane closure or weather such as heavy rain or snow. The severity of the incident - slow traffic, traffic lining up or stationary traffic. The delay time. The length of the incident.
Unknown incident Road work Lane closure Road closure Advanced Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all crossings or in all countries. Advanced Lane Guidance helps you prepare for highway exits and crossings by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route. As you approach an exit or crossing, 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.
Important: The speed limit shown in the speed panel is only an indication. You must always obey the actual speed limit for the road you are on and the conditions you are driving in.
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, 335 Madison Avenue, New York. A partial address, for example, Madison Ave NY. A type of place, for example, gas station or restaurant. A place by name, for example, Starbucks. A ZIP code, for example, 36925 York for York, Alabama. A city to navigate to a city center, for example, Kingston, NY.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction. Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria." Note: When searching, the whole map is searched.
6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address, and email. 7. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
The search results are shown in two columns. 2. Select Search Places Online. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button on the keyboard. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
5. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address, and email. 6. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
1. Back button. Select this button to go back to the previous screen. 2. Search input box. Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses and POIs are shown. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. Tip: To edit, select a word you have already typed to place the cursor. You can then insert or delete characters. 3. Type of search.
8. Show/hide keyboard. Select this button to show or hide the keyboard. Tip: Select the Shift key once to make the next letter you type upper case. Double tap the Shift key to use Caps-Lock where all the letters you type are upper case. Select the Shift key once to quit Caps-Lock. Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Working with search results Your search results are shown in two columns.
If you show the result on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to add a location from My Places or search near this location. If a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route. Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search results are gradually shown. About ZIP codes You can search using a ZIP code to get closer to the area in which you want to find an address or POI.
Court house ATM Legal - Attorneys Bank Legal - other services Food services Convenience store Fast food restaurant Restaurant Chinese restaurant Accommodation Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Campground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or clinic Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Gas station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection center 38
Rental car facility Electric/hybrid 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 center Beauty services Tourist information office Shop College or university School Library Convention center Casino Winery Theater Tourist attraction Movie Theater Zoo Education Leisure 39
Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition center Opera Cultural center Nightlife Leisure center Sports Park Swimming pool Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports center Stadium Golf course Church Place of worship Railroad station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Sport Religion Travel 40
Ferry terminal ZIP code 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.
Towns and roads are shown on the left, POIs are shown on the right. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select an address suggestion. 6. Enter the house number if you have one and haven't entered it already. Tip: If you enter a house number that is not found, the number appears red. The nearest house number that is found is shown in the Drive button.
Planning a route to a city center Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route to a city center using search, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the city or town you want to plan a route to.
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 center POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city center POI. The city center location is shown on the map. 7. Select Drive. Your navigation device plans a route then starts to guide you to your destination. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI. The location is shown on the map. 6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address, and email. 7.
The search results are shown in two columns. 2. Select Search Places Online. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button on the keyboard. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
5. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address, and email. 6. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
2. When you have found your destination on the map, select it by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 3. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to My Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.
2. Select My Places. A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this Place, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
Planning a route using coordinates Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route using a pair of coordinates, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Select the type of search button to the right of the search box. 4. Select Latitude Longitude. 5. Type in your pair of coordinates.
8. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned. Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. 3. 4. 5. 6. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the location you want to use as a starting point. Select an address or POI suggestion. Select Show on Map. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 7. Select Use as Starting Point. 8.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Remove Starting Point. Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point. Changing the starting point into a stop 1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Change to a Stop. Your route is replanned with the starting point changed into a stop. Finding a parking lot To find a parking lot, do the following: 1.
The map opens showing the locations of parking lots. If a route is planned, the map shows parking lots near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map shows parking lots near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of parking lots by pressing this button: You can select a parking lot 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 parking lot. 4. To plan a route to your chosen parking lot, 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 parking lot as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. Finding a gas station To find a gas station, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Gas Station.
If a route is planned, the map shows gas stations along your route. If a route isn't planned, the map shows gas stations near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of gas stations by pressing this button: You can select a gas station from the list to locate it on the map. Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
4. To plan a route to your chosen gas 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 gas station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A gas station that is a stop on your route has a blue icon.
Changing your route The Current Route Menu When you have planned a route, select the Current Route button in the Main Menu to open the Current Route Menu. The following buttons are available in the Current Route Menu: Clear Route Find Alternative Avoid Blocked Road Select this button to clear the currently planned route. The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view. You see this button when you have planned a route.
Add to My Routes If you plan a new route that has not already been saved, you see this button. Select this button to save this route as part of your My Routes list. Save Changes to Route If you make a change to a My Route, you see this button. Select this button to save the changes. 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.
3. Select the new route by selecting the time balloon. 4. Select Let's go. Guidance to your destination resumes avoiding the blocked road. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Types of route Select Change Route Type to change the type of route planned to your current destination. Your route is recalculated using the new route type. You can select the following types of route: Fastest route - the fastest route to your destination.
Adding a stop to your route using the map 1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2. Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. 3. Select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Use in Route. 5. Select Add to Current Route. Your route is recalculated to include your stop. Deleting a stop from your route 1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2.
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. The starting point of the saved route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned. Guidance to your destination begins from your current location. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
3. Select the pop-menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Manage Stops. 5. Select Add Stop to Route. 6. 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. 7. Select the Add Stop button to add this location as a stop. Your route is recalculated to include your stop. Tip: To update the saved route in your My Routes list with the changes, select the route on the map, then select Save Changes to Route in the pop-up 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 colors or decrease the 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.
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. Say "number one" or "number two" and not "one " or "two" when selecting an item from a list such as a house number. Try not to correct mistakes, for example "Number four, oh I mean number five.
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. The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a journey to an address or a location: 1. In the map view, say the wake-up phrase "Hey TomTom" to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your GO says "I'm listening.
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 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.
Tip: To stop voice control, say "Cancel." To go back one step, say "Back.
Map Share About Map Share You can report map corrections using Map Share. These map corrections are then shared with other TomTom 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 GO 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 GO to MyDrive to send your map correction report to TomTom and receive map corrections from other TomTom users. Creating a map correction report from a marked location If you see a map error while you are driving, you can mark the location so you can report the error later.
6. Select the type of map correction you want to apply. Note: If you want to report a map correction of a type not shown in the menu, use the Map Share Reporter at tomtom.com. 7. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map correction. 8. Select Report. The marker for the marked location is removed from the map. 9. Connect your GO to MyDrive to send your map correction report to TomTom and receive map corrections from other TomTom users.
5. Enter the correct street name. 6. Select Report. Turn Restriction Select this option to report incorrect road turn restrictions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold to select the location of the map correction on the map view. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. Select Turn Restriction. If the incorrect crossing is shown, choose Select another crossing. Select the approach direction.
Safety Cameras About safety cameras The Safety Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations: Fixed safety camera locations. Speed trap locations. Speed trap hotspots. Average safety camera locations. Speed enforcement zones. Red light camera locations. Traffic restriction cameras. The Safety 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 Speed trap - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be moved to different locations. Speed trap hotspots - this type of warning shows places where speed traps are often used. Average speed safety cameras - these types of cameras measure your average speed between two points. You are warned at the start and end of the average speed zone.
Changing the way you are warned To change the way you are warned about safety 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 safety camera, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Sounds and Warnings in the Settings Menu.
2. Select Report Safety 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 safety camera is saved on your GO automatically and also sent to other users. Confirm or remove a speed trap You can confirm the presence of a speed trap or remove a speed trap if it is no longer present. 1. Just after you pass a speed trap, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still there. 2.
My Places About My Places My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful addresses. The following items are always in My Places: Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit, such as your office. This feature provides an easy way to navigate there.
Setting your home location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your home location. 2. Select the location by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 1. Open the pop-up menu and select Add to My Places. 2. In the name bar, enter the name "Home". Note: "Home" must have a capital letter H. 3. Select Add. Your home location is shown on the map.
Adding a location from My Places 1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2. Select Add a new place. 3. To select a location, do one of the following: Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the location, then select the add location symbol. Search for a location. Select Show on Map, then select the add location symbol. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 4. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognize it. 5.
5. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 6. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognize it. 7. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. Adding a location to My Places by marking To mark a location and temporarily add it to My Places, do the following: 1. Make sure that your current location is the location you want to mark. 2. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view to open the quick menu. 3.
Settings Appearance Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. On this screen, you can change these settings: 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 crossing as you drive.
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. Route Bar Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
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. Show remaining time Select this setting to show the remaining time left to travel in the arrival information panel during navigation.
Select Automatic zoom to change settings for the automatic zoom in Guidance view when you approach a turn or a junction. Zooming in can make the turn or junction easier to drive. Zoom in to next turn All the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the maximum level. Based on road type The turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the standard level for the type of road you are on. None None of the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in.
Voice Control Note: Voice control is not supported on all devices or in all languages. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voice Control. Start voice control when I say "Hello TomTom" Select this setting to start voice control when you say the wake-up phrase. Use voice to accept an alternative route Use this setting to control the ability to accept an alternative route by using your voice.
Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city. Most eco-friendly route - the most fuel-efficient route for your trip. Avoid interstate highways - this type of route avoids all highways. Walking route - a route designed for making the trip on foot. Bicycle route - a route designed for making the trip on a bicycle.
Risk zones This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones. Traffic jams Traffic jam warnings in the route bar are part of TomTom Traffic. You can choose never to be warned or to be warned when approaching a jam too quickly. When speeding This warning is given as soon as you exceed the speed limit by more than 5 km/h or 3 mph. When you are speeding, the speed panel also turns red in the guidance view.
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. System Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select 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: 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.
MyDrive About MyDrive MyDrive is a web-based tool that helps you manage the contents and services of your TomTom GO. 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 GO to MyDrive to ensure you always have the latest updates. Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your GO to MyDrive.
Note: You cannot use the holder 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.
Prohibited uses Aircraft and hospitals Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many hospitals and in many other locations. This device must not be used in these environments.
THE BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND ALWAYS KEPT SEPARATE FROM HOUSEHOLD WASTE. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HELP CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. USE YOUR TOMTOM DEVICE ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER CORD (CAR CHARGER/BATTERY CABLE), AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER), IN AN APPROVED CRADLE OR USING THE SUPPLIED USB CABLE TO CONNECT TO A COMPUTER FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Emissions information for Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The Country Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US or Canada.
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