TomTom Reference Guide
Contents Welcome to navigation with TomTom 7 What's in the box 8 What's in the box ................................................................................................................................8 Read me first 9 Positioning the device ........................................................................................................................9 Installing in your car ............................................................................................................
The Driving View 27 About the Driving View ....................................................................................................................27 The Driving View ..............................................................................................................................27 Driving View Symbols ......................................................................................................................28 About replanning settings ..................................
Brightness .........................................................................................................................................48 Car symbol ........................................................................................................................................48 Clock..................................................................................................................................................48 Connections .............................................
Hands-free calling 65 About hands-free calls .....................................................................................................................65 Connecting to your phone ...............................................................................................................65 Making a call .....................................................................................................................................65 Receiving a call .......................................
Checking traffic incidents in your area ............................................................................................83 Changing traffic settings ..................................................................................................................84 Traffic incidents ................................................................................................................................84 Traffic menu ........................................................................
Welcome to navigation with TomTom This Reference Guide explains all you need to know about your new TomTom navigation device. If you want a quick read of the essentials, we recommend that you read the Read me first chapter. This covers installation, switching on, setting up and updating using MyDrive. After that, you will probably want to look at route planning, and you can read all about that in the Planning a route chapter.
What's in the box What's in the box TomTom navigation device with removable or integrated mount USB cable or USB car charger Dashboard mount disks. Disks are included in some products and are available as accessories for others. For more information, go to tomtom.com/accessories.
Read me first Positioning the device Consider carefully where to install your TomTom navigation device in your car. The navigation device should not block or interfere with any of the following: Your view of the road Any of the controls in your car Any of your mirrors Any airbags When your navigation device is installed, you should be able to reach the device easily without leaning or stretching.
7. Plug the USB car charger into the power supply on your dashboard. 8. Connect the USB cable to the car charger and your device. Your navigation device is now installed. The next step is to switch it on and answer a few questions. Switching on and off To switch on your navigation device, press and hold the On/Off button until you see the start-up screen. The first time you switch on your device, you have to hold the button down for up to 15 seconds.
Setting up MyDrive To get ready to use MyDrive for the first time, do the following: 1. On your computer, open a web browser and go to tomtom.com/getstarted. 2. Click Get Started. 3. Click Download MyDrive Connect. Follow the instructions on the screen. 4. When prompted, connect your device to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your device, then switch your device on. Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work.
Device not starting In rare cases, your TomTom navigation device may not start correctly or may stop responding to your taps. First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your device to the car charger. It can take up to 2 hours to fully charge the battery. If this does not solve the problem, you can reset the device. To do this, press and hold the On/Off button until you hear the drum sound and your device restarts. This can take 30 seconds or more.
Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will void the warranty. Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners. Getting help to use your navigation device You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty information, go to tomtom.com/legal.
Planning a route Planning a route Important: In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. Important: If you are using a TomTom camper and travel trailer home product, before planning a route you should set up your device for your vehicle. To plan a route on your TomTom device, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to open the Main Menu. 2. Tap Navigate to or Drive to. 3. Tap Address.
5. Enter the street name. Streets with similar names are shown in the list while you type. When the correct street name appears in the list, tap the name to select the destination. 6. Enter the house number, then tap Done. 7. The location is shown on the map. Tap Select to continue or tap Back to enter another address. Important: If you are planning a travel trailer or RV route and no specific route can be found, you are asked if you want to use a car route instead.
8. When the new route is shown, tap Done. For more information about the route, tap Details. To change your route, for example, to travel via a particular location or to select a new destination, tap Change route. Your device starts to guide you to your destination, using spoken instructions and on-screen directions. Route summary The route summary shows an overview of your route, the remaining distance to your destination and the remaining estimated trip time.
To view LIVE summary information, tap the LIVE tab on the route summary screen. Tap any of the panels for more detailed information. The LIVE tab panels show the following information: Traffic on route - tap this panel to view detailed information about traffic delays and other incidents on your route. Safety Cameras or danger zones - tap this panel to open the Safety Cameras or Danger Zones menu. You can then report a safety camera or danger zone or change your settings for warnings.
To take the alternative route, tap the balloon at the top of the screen. If you don't want to follow the alternative route, keep driving to continue to receive instructions for your original route. Tip: The alternative route disappears when it is no longer faster than your original route or it is too late for you to choose it. To change how you are asked about alternative routes, tap Settings and then Route planning. Tap Next until you reach Replanning settings.
Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city. Walking route - a route designed for making the trip on foot. Bicycle route - a route designed for making the trip on a bicycle. Limited speed - a route based on a maximum speed. When you choose this type of route, you enter a maximum speed.
Every time your device starts, you are asked if you want to plan a route. If you tap Cancel, the Driving View opens. Using arrival times You can set your TomTom device to ask you if you need to arrive at a particular time when you plan a route. Tap Status bar in the Settings menu to enable or disable arrival time notifications. To enable arrival time notifications select Leeway. Status bar After planning a route, tap YES to enter a preferred arrival time.
Tap this button to enter an address as your destination. Address Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have recently used as destinations. Recent destination Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI). Point of Interest On some devices you can enter an address using speech. See Voice control. Spoken address Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the map browser.
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main menu. 2. Tap the arrow button to move to the next menu screen and tap Plan route. This button is shown while there is no planned route on your TomTom device. 3. Select the starting point for your trip in the same way that you would select your destination. 4. Set the destination for your trip. 5.
Tap this button to open the route summary screen. Show route summary Tap this button to see a preview of your destination. Show destination You can navigate to a parking lot near your destination, and view any available information about your destination, for example, the phone number. Tap this button to see all the traffic incidents on your route. Show traffic on route Note: This button is only shown if your device has either a traffic subscription or an RDS-TMC Receiver.
Voice control About voice control Note: Voice control is not supported on all devices or in all languages. Instead of tapping the screen to control your TomTom device, you can use your voice to control your device. For example, to increase the volume on your device, you can say "Increase volume" or "Volume 50%." To view the list of available commands, tap Help in the Main menu, tap Product manuals and then tap What to say. Important: Voice control requires a voice that speaks street names.
A green bar means the device can hear your voice. A red bar means your voice is too loud for the device to recognize individual words. A gray bar means your voice is too quiet for the device to recognize individual words. For some phrases, your device repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. Tip: For the best recognition of what you say, speak normally without trying to articulate words in an unnatural way.
Cities and towns and their centers. Favorites. POI categories. POIs for named brands of, for example, restaurants, gas stations, car rental companies and gyms. A recent destination. To plan a route to an address using speech, do the following: 1. Tap the voice control button in the Driving view. 2. When you hear the beep, you can say, for example "Drive to an address." Tip: Your device has either Navigate to or Drive to on the button in the Main Menu.
The Driving View About the Driving View When your TomTom navigation device starts for the first time, you are shown the Driving View along with detailed information about your current position. Tap the center of the screen at any time to open the Main Menu. You can choose the screen shown when you switch on your device by tapping Settings in the Main Menu and then tapping Start up. The Driving View 1. Zoom button - tap the magnifying glass to show buttons for zooming in and out. 2.
Note: Voice control is not supported on all devices or in all languages. 7. Battery level indicator. 8. The time, your current speed and the speed limit, if known. To see the difference between your preferred arrival time and your estimated arrival time, check the Leeway checkbox in the Status bar settings. Tap this part of the status bar to switch between a 3D map and a 2D map. 9. The name of the street you are on. 10. Navigation instruction for the road ahead and the distance to next instruction.
Ask me if I want that route - select this option to be asked if you want to take the new route. When asked if you wish to take the alternative route, tap Yes to have the current route recalculated as the fastest one. Tap No if you don't want to take the alternative route. If you change your mind, tap the balloon at the top of the screen to take the alternative route. Tap Info to see a summary of both the original and alternative routes.
Advanced Lane Guidance About lane guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries. Your TomTom navigation device helps you prepare for highway exits and junctions by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route. As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen.
Instructions in the status bar Tip: If no lane guidance is shown in the status bar and all lanes are highlighted, you can use any lane.
Changing your route Making changes to your route After you plan a route, you may want to change the route or even the destination. There are various ways to change your route without the need to completely replan the entire trip. To change the current route, tap Change route in the Main menu: Tap this button to change the current route. This button is only shown while there is a planned route on your device.
traffic information services, go to tomtom.com/services. Tap this button to change the current destination. Change destination When you change the destination, you are shown the same options and asked to enter the new address in the same way as when you plan a new route. Tap this button to avoid part of the current route. Avoid part of route You are shown a list of the street names on your route. When you tap one of the street names, your device calculates a detour to avoid the selected street.
3. Tap Travel via. Tip: You can also tap View map and then tap Travel via in the cursor menu. If your device supports Voice control, you also speak commands to add waypoints. 4. Choose the location for your waypoint from a choice of Home, Favorite, Address, Recent destination, POI, point on map, longitude/latitude, position of last stop or you can perform a search. On the route summary screen, a message confirms that the route is being recalculated to include the waypoint.
Your waypoint changes its position in the list and you are immediately returned to your list of waypoints. Tip: You cannot move an unvisited waypoint into a list of already visited waypoints. Deleting a waypoint To delete a waypoint, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Tap Change route. 3. Tap Travel via. You see a list of your waypoints. 4. Tap the waypoint you want to delete. You see a screen with the name of your waypoint at the top. 5. Tap Delete.
The waypoint is deleted and reinserted into the list of waypoints that haven't yet been visited.
View map About viewing the map You can view the map in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. The map shows your current location and many other locations such as Favorites and POIs. To view the map in this way, tap View map or View route in the Main menu. You view different locations on the map by moving the map across the screen. To move the map, touch the screen and drag your finger across the screen.
2. Traffic - current traffic incidents. Use the Options button to select whether traffic information is shown on the map. When traffic information is shown on the map, POIs and Favorites are not shown. Note: To use a TomTom traffic information service, you may need a subscription or a receiver. Traffic services are not supported in all countries or regions. For more information, visit tomtom.com/services. 3. Marker A marker shows the distance to a location.
Tap a marker to center the map on the location the marker is pointing to. To create your own marker, tap the cursor button. Then tap Set marker position to place a green marker at the cursor position. To disable markers, tap Options, then tap Advanced and deselect Markers. Coordinates - select this option to show GPS coordinates in the lower left corner of the map. Cursor menu The cursor can be used to do more than highlight a location on the map.
Travel via... Tap this button to travel via the cursor position on the map as part of your current route. Your destination remains the same as before but your route now includes this location. This button is only available while there is a planned route. Tap this button to center the map on the cursor position. Center on map Note: Hands-free calling is not supported on all devices. Tap this button to call the location at the cursor position. Call...
Map corrections About Map Share Map Share helps you correct map errors. You can correct several types of map error. To make corrections to your own map, tap Map corrections in the Settings menu. Note: Map Share is not available in all regions. For more information, go to tomtom.com/mapshare. Correcting a map error Important: For safety reasons, do not enter the full details of a map correction while you are driving. Mark the location of the map error instead and enter the full details later.
tion or a street on the map. 3. Select the street or section of a street you want to correct by tapping it on the map. The street you select is highlighted and the cursor shows the name of the street. 4. Tap Done. Your device shows the street and whether the traffic is blocked or allowed in each direction. 5. Tap one of the direction buttons to block or unblock the flow of traffic in that direction. 6. Tap Done.
Tap this button to change and report incorrect road turn restrictions. Change turn restrictions Tap this button to change and report the road speed limit. Change road speed Tap this button to add or remove a rotary. Add or remove rotary Tap this button to add a new Point of Interest (POI). For example to add a new restaurant near to your current location: 1. Tap Add missing POI. Add missing POI 2. Tap Restaurant in the list of POI categories. 3. Tap Near you.
Correct house number Tap this button to correct the location of a house number. Enter the address that you wish to correct and then indicate on the map the correct location of that house number. Tap this button to edit an existing street. Once you have selected the street, you can select an error to report. You can select more than one type of error for a street. Existing street Tap this button to report a missing street. You have to select the start and end points of the missing street.
Sounds and voices About sounds and voices Your TomTom device uses sound for some or all of the following: Driving directions and other route instructions Traffic information Note: To use a TomTom traffic information service, you may need a subscription or a receiver. Traffic services are not supported in all countries or regions. For more information, visit tomtom.com/services.
Tap in the Main menu, then tap Volume settings and move the slider to adjust the volume. Tap Test to listen to the new volume level. Automatic volume control To set your TomTom device to automatically adjust the volume, do the following: 1. Tap Settings in the Main menu. 2. Tap Volume. 3. Select Link volume to car speed to automatically adjust the volume inside the car in response to changes in the speed of your driving. 4. Tap Done.
Settings About Settings You can change the way your TomTom device looks and behaves. Most of the settings on your device can be accessed by tapping Settings in the Main menu. Note: Not all settings described here are available on all devices. 2D/3D settings Tap this button to set the default view of the map. To switch between 2D and 3D views while driving, tap the left side of the status bar in the Driving View.
Enable automatic zooming in 3D view - when this setting is selected, you see a wider view when you are on highways and major roads. You then zoom in automatically as you approach junctions. Show lane images - when this setting is selected, a graphical view of the road ahead shows which lane you need when you approach a junction or highway exit. You can choose to see a split-screen lane image, a full-screen lane image or you can switch off lane images altogether.
Enable / Disable Bluetooth Tap this button to enable Bluetooth®. Note: This feature is not available on all TomTom navigation devices. Enable Bluetooth Tap this button to disable Bluetooth®. Note: This feature is not available on all TomTom navigation devices. Disable Bluetooth Enable / Disable flight mode Tap this button to enable or disable flight mode. Flight mode stops all communication from the device. Enable / Disable flight mode Favorites Tap this button to add, rename or delete Favorites.
GPS status Tap this button to see the current status of GPS reception on your device. GPS status Home location Tap this button to set or change your Home location. You enter the address in the same way as you do when you plan a route. Home location Your Home location provides an easy way to plan a route to an important location. For most people, your Home location will be your home address. However, you might prefer to set the location to another regular destination, such as your place of work.
Make your own menu Tap this button to add up to six buttons to your own personalized menu. If there are only one or two buttons in your menu, both buttons are shown in the Driving view. Make your own menu If you have three or more buttons in your menu, then a single button is shown in the Driving view which opens your menu when tapped. Manage POIs Tap this button to manage your own Point of Interest (POI) categories and locations.
Me and my device Tap this button to find technical information about your TomTom, and to select whether you want to share information with TomTom. A menu opens with the following options: Me and my device Tap this button to find technical information about your TomTom, such as the device serial number, application version and the map version. About my device Tap this button to change whether you want to share information with TomTom.
Reset factory settings Tap this button to choose between a full or partial factory reset. A full reset deletes all your personal settings and restores the standard factory settings to your TomTom device. Reset factory settings A partial reset deletes your existing personal settings but keeps location information including Favorites, recent destinations, home and work locations, POI categories and POIs.
Show POI on map Tap this button to select the types of Point of Interest (POI) you want to see on the map. 1. Tap Show POI on map in the Settings menu. Show POI on map 2. Select the POI categories you want to be shown on the map. Tap Search and use the keyboard to search for a category name. 3. Select whether you want POIs to be shown in 2D or 3D views of the map. 4. Tap Done. Point of Interest locations are shown on the map as symbols.
Switch map Tap this button to select the map you want to use for route planning and navigation. Maps Although you can store more than one map on the device, you can only use one map at a time for planning and navigation. To switch from the current map to plan a route in another country or region, simply tap this button. Note: The first time you switch to a map, you may need to connect to your MyTomTom account and activate the map.
Tap this button to increase the brightness of the screen and display the map in brighter colors. Use day colors Vehicle and routes Tap this button to set your vehicle type and change how routes are planned. Vehicle and routes Tap the button for each option to change the settings. Note: This setting is only available if you are using a TomTom camper and travel trailer product. For other products, the route planning setting is available instead.
Voice control Tap this button to open the Voice control menu which contains the following buttons: Voice control Tap this button to disable voice control. Disable voice control Tap this button to enable voice control. Enable voice control Tap this button to see a list of commands you can say when using voice control. What to say Volume Tap this button to set the volume level for your device. Move the slider to change the volume.
Points of Interest About Points of Interest Points of Interest or POIs are useful places on the map. Here are some examples: Restaurants Hotels Museums Parking garages Gas stations Creating POIs Tip: For help on managing third party POIs, search for "Third party POIs" at: tomtom.com/support. 1. Tap the screen to open the Main menu. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Manage POIs. 4.
Tap this button to create a POI from a Favorite. Favorite You might want to create a POI from a Favorite because you can only create a limited number of Favorites. If you want to create more Favorites you need to delete some Favorites. To avoid losing a Favorite, save the location as a POI before you delete the Favorite. Tap this button to enter an address as a new POI. When you enter an address, you can choose from four options.
Using POIs to plan a route When you plan a route, you can use a POI for the destination. The following example shows how to plan a route to a parking lot in a city: 1. Tap Navigate to or Drive to in the Main menu. 2. Tap Point of Interest. 3. Tap POI in a city. Tip: The last POI you viewed on your TomTom device is also shown in the menu. 4. Enter the name of the town or city and select it when it is shown in the list. 5. Tap the arrow button to expand the list of POI categories.
Many of the POIs on your TomTom device include phone numbers. This means that if your device supports hands-free calling, you can use your device to call the POI as well as planning a route to the location of the POI. For example, you can search for a movie theater, call to book a ticket and plan a route to the theater, and all using your TomTom device. 1. Tap the phone button in the Driving View. If the button is not visible in the Driving View, tap Make your own menu in the Settings menu and select Call..
This means you can, for example, create a new POI category called Friends. You could then add all your friends' addresses as POIs in this new category. Tap the following buttons to create and maintain your own POIs: Add POI - tap this button to add a location to one of your own POI categories. Warn when near POI - tap this button to set your device to warn you when you are near selected POIs. Delete POI - tap this button to delete one of your own POI categories.
Help About getting help Tap Help in the Main menu to navigate to emergency services centers and other special services. If your device supports hands-free calling and your phone is connected to your device, you can contact emergency services directly by phone. For example, if you are involved in a car accident, you could use the Help menu to find and call the nearest hospital and tell them your exact location. Tip: If you do not see the Help button in the Main menu, tap Settings and then Safety settings.
Tap this button to navigate your way by car to a service center. Drive to help Tap this button to navigate your way on foot to a service center. Walk to help Tap this button to see your current location on the map. Where am I? If hands-free calling is supported on your device, and your phone is connected to your device, you can tap Where am I?. Select the type of service you want to contact and tell them your exact location as shown on your device.
Hands-free calling About hands-free calls Note: Hands-free calling is not supported on all devices. If you have a mobile phone with Bluetooth®, you can use your TomTom device to make phone calls and send and receive messages. Important: Not all phones are supported or compatible with all features. For more information, go to tomtom.com/phones/compatibility. Connecting to your phone First you must establish a connection between your mobile phone and your TomTom device.
Not all phones can transfer the phonebook to your device. For more information, go to tomtom.com/phones/compatibility. Tap Recently dialed to select from a list of people or numbers you have called recently using your device. Tap Recent caller to select from a list of people or numbers who called you recently. Only calls you have received on your device are saved in this list. Receiving a call When someone calls you, the caller's name and phone number are shown.
Tap this button to make a phone call. Call Tap this button to change your home phone number. Change home number Tap this button to select information you want to delete. You can delete the list of recent callers and the list of recently dialed numbers. Delete Tap this button to change the auto-answer settings. Auto-answer settings Important: Not all phones are supported or compatible with all features.
Favorites About Favorites Favorites provide an easy way to select a location without the need to enter the address. They do not need to be favorite places, they can simply be seen as a collection of useful addresses. Tip: If you have set-up any frequent destinations, they are shown in your list of Favorites. Creating a Favorite To create a Favorite, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main menu. 2. Tap Settings to open the Settings menu. 3. Tap Favorites. 4. Tap Add.
Note: Only available on LIVE devices. If you visit a POI you particularly like, for example a restaurant, you can add it as a Favorite. Point of Interest Tap this button to add your current location as a Favorite. For example, if you stop somewhere interesting, while you are there you can tap this button to create the Favorite. My location Tap this button to create a Favorite using the Map Browser. Select the location of the Favorite using the cursor, then tap Done.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main menu. 2. Tap Navigate to or Drive to. 3. Tap Favorite. 4. Select a Favorite from the list. Your TomTom device calculates the route for you. 5. When the route is calculated, tap Done. Your device immediately starts guiding you to your destination with spoken instructions and visual instructions on the screen. Changing the name of a Favorite To change the name of a Favorite, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main menu. 2.
Services About LIVE Services Note: LIVE Services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all LIVE Services are available in all countries or regions. You may be able to use LIVE Services when traveling abroad. For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/services. The following LIVE Services may be available for your device. LIVE Services are subscription-based.
The renewal request is sent to TomTom. You should complete payment online, on or before the date shown on your device. Renewing your LIVE Services subscription using the TomTom website 1. Go to tomtom.com/getstarted to install MyDrive Connect, if it's not already installed, and start using MyDrive. 2. When prompted, connect your device to your computer using the USB cable. Then switch your device on.
About Local Search powered by Places Using local search, you can search the TomTom Places listings to find stores and businesses, then plan a route to the destination you choose. Using local search To find a location using local search and plan a route there, follow the steps below. In this example, you search for a supermarket near to your current position. 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu, then tap Navigate to or Drive to.
Weather The Weather service gives you five-day weather reports for any location on your map. QuickGPSfix QuickGPSfix contains information about GPS satellite positions which helps your navigation device find your position faster. My Services To check your subscription, tap Services in the Main Menu and then tap My Services. Your TomTom device tells you when your LIVE Services subscriptions are due for renewal. You can use your device to tell TomTom that you wish to renew your current subscription.
Search & Go About Search & Go You can search for local places and information using the following apps on your navigation device: Yelp TripAdvisor Expedia You can then navigate to a place found using these apps by using your navigation device. You can also share your destination and arrival times with friends and family using Twitter. Note: Only available on LIVE devices.
7. Tap the name of the hotel you want to see more information for. You can choose to read the reviews about this hotel, call them or see if there is a parking lot at or near the hotel. 8. If you decide to navigate to this hotel, tap Select. Tap Back to return to your list of results. 9. Tap Done when the route has been calculated. Your TomTom starts to guide you to your destination.
Share destination with Twitter Sharing destination and arrival time Note: LIVE Services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all LIVE Services are available in all countries or regions. You may be able to use LIVE Services when traveling abroad. For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/services. You can share your destination and arrival time with your friends and family by using Twitter on your navigation device.
Important: You can disable this app at any time and it will only post messages on your request. To check in at a destination, do the following: 1. Tap Services in the Main menu. 2. Tap Twitter. 3. Tap Sign in to sign into your Twitter account. Once logged in, you can choose to Share arrival time, Check-in, Sign out or change Settings. 4. Tap Check-in.
Traffic About traffic information You can receive traffic information in two ways: TomTom Traffic. Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC). Using traffic information, your TomTom device can automatically adjust your route to minimize any delays. Note: LIVE Services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all LIVE Services are available in all countries or regions. You may be able to use LIVE Services when traveling abroad. For more information on available services, go to tomtom.
The top of the traffic sidebar represents your destination and shows the total time delay due to traffic jams and other incidents on your route. The central section of the traffic sidebar shows individual traffic incidents in the order they occur on your route. The bottom of the traffic sidebar represents your current location and shows the distance to the next incident on your route. To make the traffic sidebar more readable some incidents may not be shown.
Minimizing delays You can use TomTom Traffic to minimize the impact of traffic delays on your route. To minimize delays automatically, do the following: 1. Tap Services in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Traffic. 3. Tap Traffic settings. 4. Choose between always taking the faster route automatically, being asked or never changing your route. 5. Tap Next and then Done. 6. Tap Minimize delays. Your device plans the quickest route to your destination.
Note: The home location you set here is not the same as the home location you can set in the Settings Menu. In addition, the locations you use here do not have to be your actual home and work locations. If there is another route that you often travel, you can set Work/Home to use these locations instead. For example, to check for delays on your route home before you leave the office, do the following: 1. Tap the traffic sidebar to open the Traffic menu.
Note: You can also access the Show traffic on route screen by tapping the traffic area of the LIVE Route summary tab. Tap the left and right arrow buttons to move through each incident in turn, viewing the details of each one. This includes the type of incident, for example road works, and the length of delay caused by this incident. You can also access the details about individual incidents by tapping View map in the Main Menu and then tapping on the traffic incident symbol.
A screen is shown that gives you detailed information about the incident you chose. To display information about surrounding incidents use the left and right arrows at the bottom of this screen. Changing traffic settings Use the Traffic settings button to choose how traffic information works on your navigation device. 1. Tap the traffic sidebar then tap Options to open the Traffic menu. 2. Tap Traffic settings. 3.
Traffic incident Traffic jam Weather related symbols: Fog Rain Wind Ice Snow Note: The incident avoided symbol is shown for any traffic incident that you avoid using a traffic service. Traffic menu To open the Traffic menu, tap the Traffic sidebar in the Driving View then tap Options, or tap Traffic in the Services menu. The following buttons are available: Tap this button to re-plan your route based on the latest traffic information.
Tap this button to browse the map and see the traffic incidents shown on the map. View map Tap this button to change your settings for how the Traffic service works on your device. Change Traffic settings Tap this button to hear spoken information about traffic incidents on your route. Read aloud traffic info Note: Your TomTom device must have a computer voice installed to read information aloud.
Safety Cameras About Safety Cameras Note: LIVE Services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all LIVE Services are available in all countries or regions. You may be able to use LIVE Services when traveling abroad. For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/services. The Safety Cameras service warns you about a range of safety cameras and safety alerts including the following: Fixed safety camera locations. Accident hotspot locations. Speed trap locations.
2. Tap Safety Cameras. 3. Tap Alert settings. A list of safety camera types is displayed. A speaker is shown next to the safety camera types that have an alert set. 4. Tap Fixed cameras. 5. Select whether you always want to be warned or warned only when you are speeding. Select Never to turn off the warning. 6. Tap the sound you want to be used for the warning. 7. Tap Next. The warning sound you selected is now set for fixed safety cameras.
Accident hotspot Ungated railroad crossing Toll booth camera When you first start using your device, no warning sounds are played for these types of cameras: Restricted road camera Other camera Speed trap hotspot - this type of warning shows places where speed traps are often used. Bidirectional camera Updating locations for alerts Important: To receive automatic safety camera updates, make sure that your device has TomTom application version 10.500 or higher and an active LIVE subscription.
The locations of safety cameras can change frequently. New cameras can also appear without warning and the locations for other alerts, such as accident hotspots, may also change position. Hence, it is important to ensure that your device has the latest camera and alert locations. If your LIVE device has the latest TomTom application, you receive all camera updates for fixed and mobile camera locations over the air.
Reporting incorrect camera alerts You may receive an alert for a camera that is no longer there. To report an incorrect camera alert, do the following: Note: You can only report an incorrect camera alert while you are at the location. 1. While you are being warned about the camera, tap the warning. 2. Confirm whether the camera is still there or not. Types of safety camera you can report When you report a safety camera while at home, you can select the type of camera you are reporting.
Safety Cameras menu To open the Safety Cameras menu, tap Services in the Main Menu and then tap Safety Cameras. Tap this button to report a new safety camera location. Report safety camera Tap this button to set the alerts you will receive and the sounds used for each alert. Alert settings Tap this button to disable all alerts at once. Disable alerts Tap this button to enable the report button. The report button is shown in the Driving View or in the quick menu.
Weather About Weather Note: Only available on LIVE devices. The TomTom Weather service provides detailed weather reports and 5-day weather forecasts for towns and cities. The information is provided by local weather stations and is updated hourly. Note: For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/services. Requesting a weather report To request a weather report for a specific location, such as the town or city for your final destination, do the following: 1. Tap Services in the Main Menu.
Tap this button to select a Favorite location. Favorite Tap this button to enter an address. Address Tap this button to select a location in a list of recently used destinations. Recent destination Tap this button to select a location using a local search with TomTom Places. Local search Tap this button to select a Point of Interest (POI). Point of Interest Tap this button to select your current location. My Location Tap this button to select a point on the map.
MyDrive About MyDrive MyDrive is a web-based tool that helps you manage the contents and services of your TomTom navigation device. You use MyDrive to get map updates as well as lots of other things. You log in to MyDrive on the TomTom website. It is a good idea to frequently connect your navigation device to MyDrive to ensure you always have the latest updates. Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your navigation device to MyDrive.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work. 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 navigation device 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 under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of America, who are responsible for its availability and accuracy.
Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery.
Battery usage by children should be supervised. Avoid dropping the device. If the device is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless handsets employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
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