Memory Card Slot; Device Not Starting; Charging Your Device; Take Care Of Your Navigation Device - TomTom START Reference Manual

Memory card slot

Some TomTom navigation devices have a memory card slot that is located on the side or bottom of
the device.
Before you use the memory card slot, make sure that you have the latest version of the application
installed on your navigation device by connecting to
When your device is up-to-date, you can use a memory card as extra storage space to add extra
maps to your device. Maps can be purchased from tomtom.com.

Device not starting

In rare cases, your TomTom START 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 3 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 your device begins to restart.

Charging your device

The battery in your TomTom START navigation device charges when you connect the device to the
car charger, to your computer or to a USB Home Charger.
You are warned when the battery level is low or critical. You lose your connection to some TomTom
services when the battery level is low or critical. When the battery is empty, the device goes into sleep
mode.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work.
Note: Charging via your computer is not recommended. The voltage output of computer USB
ports vary by manufacturer. For the best charging performance we recommend using the supplied
car charger.

Take care of your navigation device

It is important to take care of your device:

Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and
will invalidate the warranty.
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Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.
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