TomTom GO Reference Guide
Contents Welcome to navigation with TomTom 6 What's new 7 New in this release ................................................................................................ 7 Recent videos ....................................................................................................... 8 Get going 10 Installing in your car ............................................................................................ 10 Positioning the device .....................................................
Syncing TomTom MyDrive 34 About TomTom MyDrive ........................................................................................ 34 Logging into your MyDrive account ........................................................................... 34 Setting a destination using MyDrive .......................................................................... 34 Showing a planned destination in MyDrive .................................................................. 35 Clearing a MyDrive destination ..
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map .............................................................. 76 Deleting a route from My Routes .............................................................................. 77 Voice control (Speak & Go) 78 About voice control.............................................................................................. 78 Starting voice control ...........................................................................................
Safety camera warnings ................................................................................... 102 Safety warnings ............................................................................................. 103 Screen touch sounds ........................................................................................ 103 Read traffic warnings out loud ........................................................................... 103 Language and Units ............................................
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, which you can read all about in the Connecting to TomTom services chapter.
What's new New in this release Version 15.300 GO 40, GO 50, GO 60, GO 500, GO 600 Recent destinations and My Places in search results You will now see your recent destinations and saved places listed in search results. To learn more, go to Working with search results in this guide. TomTom Traffic Geo Expansion You can now receive real-time traffic updates in Greece and Hungary. Your device must be connected to TomTom Services.
Avoid part of route You can now select specific sections of your route to avoid. Access this option by going to Current Route -> Avoid Part of Route and selecting one of the route sections. The route is then recalculated avoiding this specific section. If you want to avoid multiple sections of your route, you can just repeat the steps above. To learn more, go to The Current Route Menu in this guide. See previews of specific sections of your route Know where your device is taking you in detail.
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 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.
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.
You can find current and more detailed information at tomtom.com/privacy. Memory card slot Some TomTom navigation devices have a memory card slot that is located on the side or bottom of the device. Before you use the memory card slot, make sure that you have the latest version of the application installed on your navigation device by connecting to MyDrive using a computer. When your GO is up to date, you can use a memory card as extra storage space to add extra maps, tracks or routes to your device.
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 arrow rotates to show your current compass bearing relative to north, 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.
4. Route symbols. Symbols are used on your route to show your starting location, your stops, and your destination. 5. Main Menu button. Select the button to show the Main Menu. 6. Speed panel. This panel shows the following information: The speed limit at your location. Your current speed. If you drive more than 3 mph (5 km/h) over the speed limit the speed panel turns red. If you drive less than 3 mph (5 km/h) over the speed limit the speed panel turns orange.
Rest stops directly on your route. You can choose the information you see on your route. The symbols are in the order that they occur on your route. For traffic 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 safety 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.
Navigation buttons On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following navigation buttons are available in the Main Menu: Note: Not all features are supported on all devices. Search Select this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest, then plan a route to that location. 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.
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 Voice Recognition Select this button to find parking lots/garages. Select this button to find gas stations. Select this button to start voice recognition. Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice recognition.
Other buttons On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following buttons are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to the navigation buttons: Select this button to open the Settings Menu. 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.
hear. This button shows that you will not hear voice instructions. Select this button to switch on voice instructions. This button shows that the display is using day colors. Select the button to reduce the brightness of the screen and display the map in darker colors. 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.
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. 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 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.
Syncing TomTom MyDrive About TomTom MyDrive TomTom MyDrive is the easy way to set a destination, share locations and favorites, and save your personal navigation information. MyDrive synchronizes 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.
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 into 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 into 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 into 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.
All imported POI place lists. Tip: MyDrive also syncs your locations in My Places with your MyDrive account. You can see your My Places locations and the POI place lists you have imported in MyDrive in a web browser or on the MyDrive app.
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 the location to My Places. 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.
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 Rental car facility Electric/hybrid car charging point(s) 46
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 Concert hall Amusement park Education Leisure 47
Museum Exhibition center Opera Cultural center Nightlife Leisure center Children's Farm Sport 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 Religion Travel 48
Ferry terminal ZIP code Note: Not used in all countries.
Planning a route Using Destination Prediction What is Destination Prediction? Your TomTom GO can learn your daily driving habits to saved favorite Places and it can also predict destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in the morning. Getting ready for Destination Prediction Before you get your first prediction, 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, ZIP code 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, 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 to drive to the nearest house number. 7. Select Drive. Your navigation device plans a route then starts to guide you to your destination.
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. 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 town, city, or ZIP code. Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's state code or ZIP code.
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.
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. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
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.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 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.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned. Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 7. Select a suggestion for your destination. The location is shown on the map. 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: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select a suggestion for your destination. 6. Select Drive. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
2. Say "Find alternative" if Voice Control is switched on. Planning a route in advance You can plan a route in advance before you drive it. You can save the route as part of your My Routes list. To plan a route in advance, do the following: 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.
Changing the starting point to be your current location 1. Select the starting point of the route in the map view. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. 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.
2. Select Parking. 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.
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 parking lot from the map or the list. 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.
2. Select Gas Station. The map opens showing the locations of gas stations. 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. You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the whole map. 3. Select a gas station from the map or the list. A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the gas station. 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.
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 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. You see this button when you have planned a route.
The distance between two consecutive instructions. Exit number. Tip: Select an instruction to see a preview of that section of the route in the map view. You can also select the instruction panel in the guidance view to see turn-by-turn text instructions. Add Stop to Route Select this button to add a stop to your currently planned route. You can also add a stop to your route directly from the map. Add to My Routes If you plan a new route that has not already been saved, you see this button.
Stop Route or Track Preview Select this button to stop the preview of your planned route or track. Avoiding a blocked road If there is a blocked road on your route you can change your route to avoid it. 1. In the guidance view, select the current location symbol or the speed panel. Tip: The speed panel is only shown when you have started driving on your route. 2. Select Avoid Blocked Road. A new route is found that avoids the blocked road.
Note: It may not be possible to find an alternative route around the route section if none exists. 6. Select the new route by selecting the time balloon. Guidance to your destination resumes avoiding your chosen route section. 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.
Select Search and search for a location. When you have found a location, select the Add Stop to Route button. Your route is recalculated to include your stop. 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.
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, 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.
A dark blue bar means your voice is too quiet for voice control to recognize individual words. 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.
Saying commands in different ways Your GO recognizes many more words than just the ones you see in the list of commands, so try some of your own words. You can say other words that have the same meaning, for example you can say the following words: "OK," "Correct" or "Right" instead of "Yes" when you want to confirm what you said. "Navigate to," "Look for" or "Nearest" instead of "Drive to" when you want to drive to a gas station.
Going home using voice control The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a trip to your home location: 1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your GO says "I'm listening." When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 2. Say the command "Drive home." Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say.
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." The volume on your GO changes to 50%. Tip: To stop voice control, say "Cancel." To go back one step, say "Back.
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 crossing. 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.
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 or favorite addresses. Tip: The terms "favorite" and "place" mean the same thing - favorites 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.
Changing your home location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your new 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 changed to the new location. Adding a location from My Places 1.
6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. The location you added is shown with a marker on the map. Adding a location to My Places using search 1. 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 recognize it. 7.
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. The default wake-up phrase is "Hello TomTom," but you can make your own wake-up phrase. Change the wake-up phrase Use this setting to make your own wake-up phrase.
Suggest destinations When no route is planned, your device can learn your daily driving habits to saved favorite Places and also predict destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example driving to Work in the morning. Switch on to receive destination suggestions or switch this feature off if you don't want destination suggestions. When a faster route is available If a faster route is found while you are driving, TomTom Traffic can replan your trip to use the faster route.
Select Safety camera warnings. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards. You can change settings for advance warning time and whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding. Safety warnings Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. Select Safety warnings. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of danger zones and safety hazards.
Language and Units Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Language & Units. On this screen, you can change the following settings: Language You can see your currently selected language on this screen. Select this setting to change the language used for all buttons and messages that you see on your GO. When you change the language setting, the voice automatically changes and units are set to automatic. Country You can see your currently selected country on this screen.
Download safety camera locations Quick Search Send safety camera reports Keep journey history to predict destinations If you agree, you can use Destination Prediction. If you disagree at a later time, your historical route information is removed. This means that if you want to use Destination Prediction again at a later time, the feature has to relearn your driving patterns before it can start suggesting destinations. Battery settings Select this setting to control power saving options on your GO.
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 and 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 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.
This GPS Navigation System is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC). The SAR limit recommended by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC) is 1.6W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue for the body (4.
TomTom MyDrive app This device is compatible with the TomTom MyDrive mobile application which may be downloaded from tomtom.com/mydrive-app. The use of the TomTom MyDrive mobile application on your smartphone and any integration with your product will require that your smartphone has a wireless data service plan provided by a third-party wireless service carrier. The procurement of and all charges associated with such a connectivity plan are your responsibility.
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