TomTom GO User Manual 16.
Contents What's new 7 New in this release ................................................................................................ 7 Video workshops ................................................................................................... 8 Get going 9 Installing in your car .............................................................................................. 9 Positioning the device ............................................................................................
Approaching a traffic jam warning ........................................................................... 33 Avoiding a traffic jam on your route ......................................................................... 33 Advanced Lane Guidance ....................................................................................... 34 Time-dependent speed limits ................................................................................. 34 Syncing using TomTom MyDrive 35 About TomTom MyDrive ..
Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu ............................................... 76 Adding a stop to your route using the map ................................................................. 76 Deleting a stop from your route ............................................................................... 77 Skipping the next stop on your route ........................................................................ 77 Reordering stops on a route ......................................
Changing the way you are warned ........................................................................... 102 Reporting a risk zone ........................................................................................... 102 Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones ...................................................... 103 My Places 104 About My Places ................................................................................................. 104 Setting your home or work location ..
Product certification 127 Finding product certification information on your device ............................................... 127 Using MyDrive Connect 128 About MyDrive Connect ........................................................................................ 128 Setting up MyDrive Connect ................................................................................... 128 Connecting to the internet using USB .......................................................................
What's new New in this release Version 16.4 GO 520, GO 620, GO 5200, GO 6200 Update your device using Wi-Fi You can now update the maps and software and much more on your device using Wi-Fi. To learn more go to Wi-Fi in this guide. Receive smartphone messages You can now stay connected and get your messages without distraction. Your TomTom GO can read out messages from your phone so you can keep your hands on the wheel. To learn more go to Hands-free calling in this guide.
GPRS. Bluetooth with networking enabled. To learn more go to TomTom services in this guide. Other bug fixes and improvements Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. Video workshops You can find many videos on our YouTube channel to help you learn about your new TomTom GO and other TomTom products. Visit www.youtube.com/user/TomTomOfficial/videos to find out more! Tip: Look on the TomTom YouTube Channel for videos in your own language.
Get going Installing in your car Use the supplied mount to install your TomTom GO in your vehicle. Read the instructions about positioning your device before you install your GO. To install your GO, do the following: 1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the mount. If the mount is integrated into your GO, connect the USB cable to the device. Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your GO. Other USB cables may not work. 2.
You can also press the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off buttons. Select Sleep to make the device sleep. Tip: To send your navigation device to sleep when the USB cable is unplugged or whenever it is removed from the mount, go to Battery settings in the Settings menu.
Note: If you choose not to send location information to us, you will no longer receive our services. This is because services need to send the location of your device to TomTom in order to receive the traffic information related to where you are. The end date of your subscription remains the same, even if you do not send this information to us. Additional information If you think that your information is not being used for the purpose for which you have provided it to TomTom, contact us at tomtom.
Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty. Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.
TomTom services About TomTom services The way your GO connects to TomTom services depends on your navigation device. A GO connects in one of the following ways: With a permanent connection directly from your GO. These navigation devices are called 'Always Connected' devices. With a connection using your smartphone. These devices are called 'Smartphone Connected' devices. Traffic & Speed Cameras TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras on your route.
Tether or Bluetooth Tether The PAN function is probably already in your phone's Operating System, or you can download an app to create a PAN. Note: Some mobile service providers don't allow their users to use a PAN. If your phone doesn't have the PAN function, you should contact your service provider for more information. Please check the user guide for your phone if you are having trouble finding the settings. For more help, go to tomtom.com/connect.
Connecting a smartphone Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device? Connect your smartphone to your TomTom GO to use these features: TomTom services Receive real-time traffic information, speed camera updates and MyDrive using your phone’s data connection. This feature uses approximately 7 MB of data per month. Note: Smartphone-connected devices only. Always-connected devices receive services over GPRS. Hands-free calls Receive and make calls on your GO.
7. Follow the steps in the app and on your GO to pair your phone with your GO. Your phone's call history and frequent contacts are imported into your navigation device. When your phone is connected and hands-free calling is enabled, you see this icon on the map or guidance view: You can easily change the phone features you want to use in Bluetooth in the Settings menu. Connecting your phone using only Bluetooth 1. Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is discoverable. 2.
When your phone is connected and hands-free calling is enabled, you see this button on the map or guidance view: Your GO syncs your call history and phone contacts again. If you lose connection to your phone you see a Bluetooth symbol on the map or guidance view. Unable to get a connection To check the connection status of your phone, do the following: 1. Select Bluetooth in the Settings menu. The features that are currently connected are listed next to your phone. 2.
What's on the screen The map view The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your GO has found your GPS location. You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons.
1. Back button. This button returns the map to an overview of your whole route or, if no route is planned, moves the map to put your current location at the centre. 2. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view. When in map view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to indicate your direction of travel relative to north, with north being up. 3. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. 4. Current location.
Note: 3D buildings in guidance view are not available on all devices. The guidance view is normally in 3D. To show a 2D map with the map moving in your direction of travel, change the 2D and 3D default settings. Tip: When you have planned a route and the 3D guidance view is shown, select the switch view button to change to the map view and use the interactive features. When your GO starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location. 1.
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 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed panel turns red. If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed panel turns orange.
TomTom Speed Cameras and Danger Zones. 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 speed camera.
See your current location or your latitude/longitude if not on a named road. 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 screen, in addition to other buttons and symbols: 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.
My Places Select this button to show your saved places. My Routes Select this button to show your saved routes. Record Route Select this button to start or stop recording a track. Voice Control Select this button to start voice control. Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. Parking Select this button to find car parks. Petrol Station Select this button to find petrol stations. Report Speed Camera Select this button to report a speed camera.
Contacts Select this button to synchronise your phone book from your phone to your device. Note: This button is only shown if hands-free calling has been set up. Select this button to open the Settings Menu. Main Menu smaller buttons and symbols On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following buttons and symbols are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to the navigation buttons: Select this button to open the Help Menu.
This symbol shows that your GO is not connected to MyDrive. This symbol shows that your device is connected to the internet using Wi Fi. This symbol shows that your device is not connected to the internet using Wi Fi. This button shows that you will hear voice instructions. Select the button to switch off voice instructions. You will no longer hear spoken route instructions but you will still hear information such as traffic information and warning sounds.
Using gestures You use gestures to control your GO. In this User Manual, you learn how to use gestures to control your GO. Below is an explanation of each gesture. 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.
To change the size of the text and the buttons, select the Settings button in the Main Menu, then select Appearance, then select Size of text and buttons. Your device must restart to apply the change. Reordering the Main Menu buttons To reorder the buttons in the Main Menu to suit your preference, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Press and hold the button you want to move for two seconds. Tip: Alternatively, select the Edit button in the Main Menu.
Traffic About TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic is a TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. In combination with IQ Routes, TomTom Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions and the weather. Your TomTom GO regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions.
The arrival information panel shows the following information: The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination. The length of time to drive to the destination from your current location. A parking button is shown near the destination flag when parking is available near your destination. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel.
Tip: Select an incident on the map to see more detailed information. 1. Traffic incident that affects your route in your direction of travel. A symbol or number at the start of the incident shows the type of incident or the delay in minutes, for example 5 minutes. The colour of the incident indicates the speed of traffic relative to the maximum allowed speed at that location, with red being the slowest. The stripes on the traffic jam are also animated to show the speed of the traffic, where appropriate.
To get more information about an incident, select an incident in the route bar. The map opens zoomed in on the incident and an information panel opens showing detailed information about the traffic incident. The information shown includes: The type of traffic incident - general, accident, road works, lane closure or weather such as heavy rain or snow. The severity of the incident - slow traffic, queuing traffic or stationary traffic. The delay time. The length of the incident.
Weather symbols: Wind Rain Fog Snow Ice Approaching a traffic jam warning A warning is given as you approach a traffic jam. You are warned in several ways: A warning symbol is shown in the route bar. The route bar zooms in to the start of the traffic jam. Your distance to the start of the traffic jam is shown in the route bar. The colour of the road on the route bar changes to orange or red, depending on the severity of the traffic jam.
A new route is found that avoids the traffic jam. Avoiding a traffic jam using the map 1. On the map view, zoom in and select the traffic jam that is on your route. The traffic jam with an information panel is shown on the map. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. 3. Select Avoid. A new route is found that avoids the traffic jam. Advanced Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries.
Syncing using TomTom MyDrive About TomTom MyDrive TomTom MyDrive is the easy way to set a destination, share locations and favourites, and save your personal navigation information. MyDrive synchronises your TomTom GO using your TomTom 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.
Setting a destination using MyDrive When you are logged in to MyDrive using a web browser or the MyDrive app, you can select your destination on the map and send it to your navigation device. When your navigation device is logged in to your TomTom account, your device syncs with MyDrive and receives the destination. 1. In a web browser or using the MyDrive app, log in to your TomTom account. 2. On the map, select a destination.
2. Move your cursor left until it changes into a hand symbol. 3. Click and drag each stop or the destination to the order you want to drive them. Each time move a stop or destination, your route is recalculated with the stops in the changed order. The last stop on the list becomes your destination. Showing a planned destination in MyDrive When you plan a route on your GO, the destination is synced with your TomTom account.
Finding and syncing locations using MyDrive When you are logged in to TomTom MyDrive, you can find locations in MyDrive and sync them with your GO My Places locations. 1. In a web browser or using the MyDrive app, log in to your TomTom account. 2. On the map, select a destination. Tip: You can search for a destination or you can move the map and select a destination. You can also select a destination from your My Places list. 3. Click on the location, then open the pop-up menu and select Add to My Places.
To delete a POI list, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. In a web browser, log in to your TomTom account. In the My Places menu, select POI Files . Select the POI file you want to delete, then select Delete. Make sure you are logged in to MyDrive on your GO. The POI list is removed from your My Places list. Importing a track GPX file GPX files (GPS exchange format) GPX files contain a very detailed recording of a route, including any off-road locations.
Saving and restoring your personal navigation information When you are logged in to MyDrive on your GO, your personal navigation information is continuously and automatically saved to your TomTom account. If you reset your GO, or log in to MyDrive on a different device, your saved personal navigation information is restored to your GO or the different device. The following personal navigation information is saved to your TomTom account: MyDrive destinations. All saved locations in My Places.
Using Quick Search About search You use search to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the following: A specific address, for example, type in 123 Oxford Street, London. A partial address, for example, type in Oxford st Lon. A type of place, for example, type in petrol station or restaurant. A place by name, for example, type in Starbucks. A postcode, for example, type in W1D 1LL for Oxford Street, London.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction. Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria". Note: When searching, the whole map is searched.
6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email. 7. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
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. Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria".
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 add a stop to a route that you have already planned. Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Whole map Select this option to search the whole of your current map with no limit to the search radius. Your current location is the centre of the search. The results are ranked by exact match. Near me Select this option to search with your current GPS location as the search centre. The results are ranked by distance. In town or city Select this option to use a town or city as the centre for your search. You need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard.
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: When you select an address from the list of search results, you can choose to show it on the map, add a crossroad or plan a route to that chosen location. To get an exact address you can add the house number. If you show the result on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to add the location to My Places.
Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search results are gradually shown. About postcodes When searching using a postcode, your results depend on the type of postcode used in the country that you are searching in. The following types of postcodes are used: Postcodes that navigate you to a street or part of a street.
Court house Cash dispenser Legal - Solicitors Financial institution Legal - other services Food services Convenience store Fast food restaurant Restaurant Chinese restaurant Accommodation Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Camping ground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or polyclinic Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Petrol station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection centre 49
Rental car facility Electrical car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service Post office Pharmacy Shopping centre Beauty services Tourist information office Shop College or university School Library Convention centre Casino Winery Theatre Tourist attraction Cinema Zoo Education Leisure 50
Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition centre Opera Cultural centre Nightlife Leisure centre Children's Farm Sport Playing field Swimming pool Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports centre Stadium Golf course Church Place of worship Railway station Mountain pass Religion Travel 51
Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal Postcode 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 favourite Places and it can also suggest destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in the morning. Getting ready for destination prediction Before you get your first suggested destination, your device needs some time to learn about your habits.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for an address, town, city, postcode or mapcode.
5. Select an address suggestion. 6. Enter the house number if you have one and haven't entered it already. Tip: If you enter a house number that is not found, then the number appears red. The nearest house number that is found is shown in the Drive button. You can enter a new house number, or you can select Drive/Ride to drive to the nearest house number. 7. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the city or town you want to plan a route to. You can search for a town, city, or postcode. Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's postcode or the country. For example, searching for Essen will return many results. If you search for Essen 2910 or Essen Belgium then that city will be at the top of the results. You can then search in the city.
The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city centre POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city centre POI. The city centre location is shown on the map. 7. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI. The location is shown on the map. 6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email. 7.
The search results are shown in two columns. 2. Select Search Places Online. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button on the keyboard. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
5. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email. 6. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 3. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to My Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.
A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Select the type of search button to the right of the search box. 4. Select Latitude Longitude. 5. Type in your pair of coordinates. You can enter any of these coordinate types: Decimal values, for example: N 51.51000 W 0.13454 51.51000 -0.13454 Tip: For decimal values you don't have to use a letter to indicate the latitude and longitude.
Planning a route using a mapcode 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 mapcode, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Type in your mapcode. You can enter any of these mapcode types: International, for example, WH6SL.TR10. Country-specific, for example, GBR 8MH.51.
2. On the map view, select the route itself. 3. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Alternative Route and then select Find alternative. Up to three alternative routes are shown on the map view. Each alternative route shows the difference in travel time in a balloon. Tip: Information from the Lifetime Traffic service is used when calculating alternative routes. Any route that is 50% longer in time than the original route is not shown. 5.
6. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 7. Select Use as Starting Point. 8. Repeat the search steps to choose your destination, and then select Drive/Ride in the pop-up menu. Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination. The estimated journey time is shown at the top of the route bar. Tip: Stops, POIs, Places and the destination can all be selected as starting points using their pop-up menus. Tip: You can save the route in My Routes. 9.
2. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Change to a Stop. Your route is replanned with the starting point changed into a stop. Finding a car park Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To find a car park, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Parking. The map opens showing the locations of car parks.
You can change the screen to show a list of car parks by pressing this button: You can select a car park from the list to locate it on the map. Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the whole map. 3. Select a car park from the map or the list.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can add a car park as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. Finding a petrol station Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To find a petrol station, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Petrol Station.
Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the whole map. 3. Select a petrol station from the map or the list. A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol station. 4. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
Changing your route The Current Route menu When you have planned a route or track, select the Current Route or Current Track button in the Main Menu to open the Current Route or Current Track Menu. The following buttons are available in the menu: Clear Route / Clear Track Skip Next Stop Find Alternative Select this button to clear the currently planned route or track. The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view. Select this button to skip the next stop on your route.
Show Instructions Select this button to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your planned route. The instructions include the following: Your current location. Street names. Up to two road numbers shown in road shields whenever available. An instruction arrow. An instruction description. The distance between two consecutive instructions. Exit number. The full addresses of stops on your route.
Drive to Route or Track Select Drive to Route to plan a route from your current location to the starting point of a My Route. The starting point is converted to a stop. Drive to Track plans a route to the nearest point of the track from your current position. Drive to Starting Point Share Track On the Current Track menu, select this button to plan a route to the starting point of the track. The starting point is converted to a stop. For more information, see Navigating using a track.
Avoiding part of a route If part of a road is blocked or you wish to avoid part of a route, you can select a specific section of a route to avoid. 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Current Route. 3. Select Avoid Part of Route. A screen opens showing a list of the sections that comprise your current route. 4. Select the section of the route that you want to avoid. A preview shows you the section you have chosen on the map. 5. Select Avoid.
Toll Roads Ferries and car shuttle trains Carpool Lanes Unpaved Roads Note: Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV lanes) and are not present in every country. To travel on these lanes, you may need to have more than one person in the car, for example, or the car may need to use environmentally-friendly fuel. If you choose to avoid a route feature, a new route is planned.
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. In the route bar, press the stop you want to delete. The map zooms in to the stop and shows a pop-up menu. Tip: If you select the wrong stop press the back button to return to the map. 3. Select Delete This Stop. The stop is deleted and your route is recalculated.
My Routes About My Routes My Routes provides an easy way to save and retrieve routes and tracks. 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. While on holiday - You are going on holiday and want to plan and save a route.
Using GPX files There are several things you can do with your GPX file: Use a tool such as Tyre Pro to view your track file. Export to a memory card or directly to your computer, then use your computer to view the file using software such as Google Earth. Note: While viewing your recording, you may notice that the recorded GPS locations do not always correspond with the roads. This can happen for several reasons.
5. Edit the name of the route so that you can easily recognise it. 6. Save your route in the My Routes list. Tip: You can also save a route using the Add to My Routes button in the Current Route menu. Navigating using a saved route To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following: 1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 3. To navigate to the start of the saved route, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
Note: The route from the original starting point up to the new starting point is removed from the route. Note: Your original route in My Routes is not changed. If you want to see the whole route, select the route again in My Routes. 1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 3. Select the stop that you want to use as your starting point, then select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Start Route From Here.
The starting point of your route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned from your current location. Guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: There are two other ways to navigate using a saved route: Select the starting point of the route. When the pop-up menu opens, select Change to a Stop. Alternatively, select Drive to Route or Ride to Route in the Current Route menu.
Tip: To update the saved route in your My Routes list with the changes, select the route om the map then select Save Changes to Route in the pop-up menu. Recording a track You can record a track while you drive, with or without a route planned. After recording, you can then export your track so that you can share it with others or view it using tools such as Tyre Pro. To record a track, do the following: 1. In the Main Menu, select Start Recording.
3. Select the track, then select the pop-up menu. 4. Select Drive to Starting Point. The starting point of the track 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. Note: You see two different colours on the map for your route and track.
Tip: If there is not enough space on your memory card or your card is not formatted correctly, you get on-screen help to fix the problem. 5. When you see a message that your tracks have been exported successfully, remove your memory card to share your tracks with other users. Note: Each exported route is saved as a GPX file in the TomTom Routes folder on your memory card.
Voice control (Speak&Go) About voice control Note: Voice control is not supported on all devices or in all languages. Instead of selecting items on the screen to control your TomTom GO, you can use your voice to control your GO. You can use voice control to control many of the navigation features on your GO, or to change settings. For example, you can change the screen to day colours, avoid a blocked road or decrease the volume just by using your voice.
Orange means your phrase might work. Green means your phrase is good. 4. Select Hear it to listen to your wake-up phrase. 5. Select Done then Yes to save your wake-up phrase. Your new wake-up phrase is ready to use. Start Voice Control and try it. The voice control screen 1. Examples of what you can say. Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. 2.
Some tips for using voice control You can help your GO understand what you are saying by following these tips: Mount your GO about an arm's length in front of you, away from speakers or air vents. Reduce background noise such as voices or the radio. If there is excessive road noise, you may need to speak in the direction of the microphone. Speak fluently and naturally as though speaking to a friend. When saying an address, try not to pause between parts of the address or add extra words.
"OK", "Correct" or "Right" instead of "Yes" when you want to confirm what you said. "Navigate to", "Look for" or "Nearest" instead of "Drive to" when you want to drive to a petrol station. "Cancel" or "Delete" instead of "Clear" when you want to clear your current route. Entering an address using voice control Note: If spoken address entry is not supported in your current country, voice control is stopped and the address entry screen is shown.
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". Talking to Siri or Google Now™ About Siri Siri is the Apple personal assistant available on the IPhone. About Google NowTM Google Now has the ability to be a voice-activated personal assistant. Talking to Siri or Google Now using your GO 1. Say "Hello TomTom" to wake up voice control then say "Activate phone", or select the Phone button. You see the message Speak to your phone after the tone. 2.
Map Share About Map Share You can report map changes using Map Share. These map changes are then shared with other TomTom device 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. Note: All map changes are verified by TomTom. These verified changes are then available as part of the next map update which you can get when your device is connected to the internet and you are logged into your TomTom account.
The marked location is shown on the map. 5. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 6. Select the type of map change you want to apply. Note: If you want to report a map change of a type not shown in the menu, use the Map Share Reporter at tomtom.com. 7. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map change. 8. Select Report. The marker for the marked location is removed from the map.
Select the road sign at either end of the road to change it from open to closed or vice versa. 5. Select Report. Street Name Select this option to correct an incorrect street name. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. Select Street Name. Enter the correct street name. Select Report.
7. Select the traffic signs in turn to change the turn restrictions for each road at the junction. 8. Select Report. Speed Limit Select this option to correct the speed limit on the map. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. Select Speed Limit. Select the correct speed limit.
Speed Cameras About speed cameras The Speed Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations: Fixed speed camera locations. Mobile speed camera locations. Mobile speed camera hotspots. Average speed camera locations. Speed enforcement zones. Red light camera locations. Traffic restriction cameras. The Speed Cameras service also warns you about the following safety hazards: Accident blackspot locations.
Symbol shown on map Symbol shown in route bar Description Fixed speed camera - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and is fixed in one place. Mobile speed camera - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be moved to different locations. Mobile speed camera hotspots - this type of warning shows places where mobile cameras are often used. Average speed cameras - these types of cameras measure your average speed between two points.
Changing the way you are warned To change the way you are warned about speed cameras, select the Sounds and Warnings button in the Settings menu. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards. You can change settings for whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding. For example, to change how you are warned when you approach a fixed speed camera, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Sounds & Warnings in the Settings Menu.
2. Select Report Speed Camera. You see a message thanking you for adding the camera. Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. The speed camera is saved on your GO automatically and also sent to other users. Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera You can confirm the presence of a mobile speed camera or remove a mobile speed camera if it is no longer present. Just after you pass a mobile speed camera, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still there.
Danger Zones About danger zones and risk zones The Danger Zones service warns you about danger zones and risk zones on your route when you are in France. Since 3rd January 2012, it has been illegal to receive warnings about the position of fixed or mobile speed cameras when you are driving in France. To be compliant with this change in French law, speed camera locations are no longer reported but instead areas of danger are indicated as danger zones and risk zones.
Your distance to the start of the zone is shown in the route bar. You hear a warning sound as you get near the start of the zone. While you are approaching a zone or driving in a zone, your speed is monitored. If you drive more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns red. If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns orange. While you are driving in a zone your distance to the end of the zone is shown in the route bar.
If enough Danger Zones users report a new risk zone, that zone may become a danger zone and be available for all subscribers. You can report a risk zone in two ways: Using the quick menu to report a risk zone 1. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view. 2. Select Report Risk Zone from the pop-up menu. You see a message thanking you for adding the risk zone. Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a risk zone, select Cancel in the message.
My Places About My Places My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful or favourite addresses. Tip: The terms "favourite" and "place" mean the same thing - favourites are places that you go to often. The following items are always in My Places: Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit. This feature provides an easy way to navigate there.
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. Press and hold to select the location. 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" or "Work". Note: "Home" must have a capital letter H and "Work" must have a capital letter W. 3. Save the location. Your home or work 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 recognise 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 recognise 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.
Hands-free calling About hands-free calling You can make calls and receive incoming calls hands-free using your TomTom GO. You can use your voice or a combination of voice and touch to use hands-free calling. If you have an Android smartphone you can also reply to a call with a predefined SMS message. Your GO can also receive SMS message, which are also known as text messages, and instant messages from other apps. You can also use your GO to communicate with your phone's personal assistant.
3. To see your missed calls, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Making a hands-free call Note: This uses your phone's voice control. 1. Say "Hello TomTom" to wake up voice control then say "Activate phone", or select the Phone button. You see the message Speak to your phone after the tone. 2. Say, for example, "Call Jack" to call your friend named Jack. You see a message Outgoing call. 3. Jack answers and you have your conversation. 4. To hang up, select End call.
3. Select one of the predefined messages, for example, Sorry, can't talk right now. Your text message is sent to the caller and you see a message saying Message sent. Receiving an SMS or IM 1. When someone sends you an SMS or IM, you see their name if they are in your contacts list, and the name of the app that was used to send it (for example WhatsApp). Voice control announces the message and asks if you want it to be read aloud. 2. Select Read Aloud to have it read to you by your device. 3.
If you have a phone connected you see the Bluetooth Setting screen. 3. Select your phone name. 4. Slide the toggle for Smartphone messages to turn messages on or off. Talking to Siri or Google Now™ About Siri Siri is the Apple personal assistant available on the IPhone. About Google NowTM Google Now has the ability to be a voice-activated personal assistant. Talking to Siri or Google Now using your GO 1. Say "Hello TomTom" to wake up voice control then say "Activate phone", or select the Phone button.
Settings Appearance Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. On this screen, you can change these settings: Display Select Display to change the appearance of the display. Route bar Select Route bar to change the information you see in the route bar. Guidance view Select Guidance view to change the information you see in the guidance view. Automatic zoom Select Automatic Zoom to change how you view a junction as you drive.
Night brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the night. Select Switch to night colours when dark to automatically switch to night colours when it gets dark. Size of text and buttons Select Size of text and buttons to change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the screen. Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen.
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.
Automatic Zoom Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. 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.
Note: Winding routes are only available for TomTom Rider navigation devices. Avoid motorways - this type of route avoids all motorways. Avoid on every route You can choose to avoid ferries and car shuttle trains, toll roads, carpool lanes, and unpaved roads. Set how your GO should manage each of these road features when the device calculates a route. Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) and are not present in every country.
If you have not already paired your device with a phone, you are given instructions about how to connect a phone. If you have paired at least one phone, you see the Bluetooth settings screen with the following information: Bluetooth friendly name for your device For example Now discoverable as TomTom GO 5200. Your phone's name For example, Claire's phone. Data, Calls, Messages This shows the connection status of your phone and which features your device is using.
Advanced options If you select the Advanced options button, you can change a range of settings including network security, proxy and IP settings. Network security Depending on the type of Wi-Fi network, you may see just password, proxy and IP settings. A more secure network however has extra security settings such as: Network name or SSID. EAP method, for example, PEAP, TLS, TTLs etc. Phase 2 authentication, for example, PAP, MSCHAP etc.
Note: If Wi-Fi is not available or is not stable, you see instructions on how to get updates using a USB connection to your computer. Tip: Your device warns you if you are likely to run out of battery during an update. Log in to your TomTom account when asked to do so. Tip: Logging in to use Updates and New Items also logs you in ready for using TomTom MyDrive. Required updates A Required update is a software update for the device itself.
MyDrive MyDrive gives you control of your device and with it you can do the following: Select a destination on your computer, tablet or phone and send it to your device. Sync your places and routes with all your devices. Backup your Places. Tip: For more information, go to mydrive.tomtom.com Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select MyDrive.
Speed camera warnings Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. Switch on Speed camera warnings to see and hear speed camera warnings as you drive. Cameras Note: This feature is not available when you are in France. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. Select Cameras to set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras. You can set whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding.
Screen touch sounds Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. Switch on Screen touch sounds to hear a click when you select an item or touch a button. The click sound means that your selection or touch has been understood. Voices Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voices. Choosing a voice Select Choose a voice to change the voice that gives spoken directions and other route instructions. A wide range of voices are available.
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.
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. On this screen, you can change these settings: About This screen shows you all sorts of useful information about your model of TomTom device. This information is useful during calls to Customer Support and when renewing subscriptions using the TomTom web shop.
Help Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. On this screen, you can see the following information: About This screen shows you all sorts of useful information about your model of TomTom device. This information is useful during calls to Customer Support and when renewing subscriptions using the TomTom web shop. Some of the information shown here includes: Your service subscriptions - select a service to see how long your subscription has to run before expiry. Serial number.
Getting Help Help Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. On this screen, you can see the following information: About This screen shows you all sorts of useful information about your model of TomTom device. This information is useful during calls to Customer Support and when renewing subscriptions using the TomTom web shop. Some of the information shown here includes: Your service subscriptions - select a service to see how long your subscription has to run before expiry.
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.
Using MyDrive Connect About MyDrive Connect MyDrive Connect is a desktop-based application that lets you manage your TomTom account and the devices associated with your account. You don't need MyDrive connect to keep your GO up to date. When you have a Wi-Fi connection you can update you device over Wi-Fi. If you are unable to connect to the internet using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi or prefer to use a different method, you can connect to the internet using a USB connection to a 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. When set-up is complete, a TomTom account is created and your GO is linked to that account. You can now access MyDrive Connect from the notification area on your desktop. MyDrive Connect starts automatically after the account is created.
TomTom account To download content and to use TomTom services, you need a TomTom account. You can create an account using your computer in one of the following ways: On the device itself during the first time you use it or by selecting the MyDrive button. By selecting the Create account button at tomtom.com. By selecting the green MyTomTom button at tomtom.com. By going to tomtom.com/getstarted. Important: Take care when choosing a country during account creation.
Addendum Important Safety Notices and Warnings Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) The Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) systems are satellite-based systems that provide location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled by the Government of the United States of America, which is solely responsible for its availability and accuracy.
Every 2 hours, take a break for at least 10 minutes. Keep your seat belts on. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Before setting off on a motorbike, fasten your helmet correctly. When riding a motorbike, always wear protective clothing and equipment. When riding a motorbike, be extra vigilant and always ride defensively. Rating: DC5V, 1.2A How TomTom uses your information Information regarding the use of personal information can be found at: tomtom.com/privacy.
CE marking This equipment complies with the requirements for CE marking when used in a residential, commercial, vehicular or light industrial environment, achieving all the appropriate provisions of the relevant legislation in the EU.
EU Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES WHEN USED AS DIRECTED IN THIS SECTION 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 Council of the European Union. The SAR limit recommended by The Council of the European Union is 2.0W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the body (4.
Regulatory Compliance Mark This product displays the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) to show that it complies with relevant Australian regulations. Warning for Australia The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and blasting operations. Notice for New Zealand This product displays R-NZ to show it complies with relevant New Zealand regulations.
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