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  • Page 1 TomTom GO Reference Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Personal Area Networks ..................14 Connect to TomTom services using your smartphone ..........14 Reconnecting your smartphone ................14 Connect to TomTom services using a different smartphone ......... 15 Deleting phones ....................15 Unable to get a connection ................15 What's on the screen The map view.....................
  • Page 3 Advanced Lane Guidance ..................32 Time-dependent speed limits ................. 32 Syncing TomTom MyDrive About TomTom MyDrive ..................34 Logging in to your MyDrive account ................34 Setting a destination using MyDrive ................34 Showing a planned destination in MyDrive ..............35 Clearing a MyDrive destination ................
  • Page 4 Navigating using a saved route ................76 Adding a stop to a saved route using the map .............. 76 Deleting a route from My Routes ................77 Voice control (Speak&Go) About voice control....................78 Starting voice control ................... 78 Making your own wake-up phrase ................78 The voice control screen ..................
  • Page 5 Deleting a location from My Places ................98 Settings Appearance ....................... 99 Display ......................99 Route Bar ..................... 100 Guidance view ....................102 Automatic Zoom..................... 102 Voices ......................102 Voice Control ....................103 Maps ....................... 104 Route Planning ....................104 Sounds and Warnings ...................
  • Page 6: Welcome To Navigation With Tomtom

    This covers installation, switching on, setting up and planning your first route. After that, you will probably want to connect to TomTom services and you can read all about that in Connecting to TomTom services chapter. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker, you can use TomTom services even on the routes you drive every day.
  • Page 7: What's New

    What's new New in this release Version 15.300 GO 40, GO 50, GO 60, GO 400, GO 500, GO 510, GO 600, GO 610, GO 5000, GO 5100, GO 6000, GO 6100 Recent destinations and My Places in search results You will now see your recent destinations and saved places listed in search results.
  • Page 8: Recent Videos

    See previews of specific sections of your route Know where your device is taking you in detail. When you go to Current Route -> Show instructions you can now select each instruction and see a preview of that specific section of the route on the map.
  • Page 9 USA ONLY - Getting traffic on a smartphone-connected device https://us.support.tomtom.com/app/content/name/Connect/page/3 New products TomTom Bandit (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2DXXwRcWyI...
  • Page 10: Get Going

    6. Turn the rubber grip near the base of the mount in a clockwise direction until you feel it lock. 7. If your mount is not integrated into your GO, place your GO in the mount, making sure that it clicks into place.
  • Page 11: Safety Notice

    Language and Units in the Settings menu. When you first switch on your TomTom GO, you have to answer a few questions to set it up. Answer the questions by touching the screen. GPS reception When you first start your TomTom GO, it may need a few minutes to determine your position. In future, your position will be found much faster.
  • Page 12: Memory Card Slot

    MyDrive using a computer. When your GO is up-to-date, you can use a memory card as extra storage space to add extra maps, tracks or routes to your device. Maps can be purchased from tomtom.com. Device not starting In rare cases, your TomTom GO may not start correctly or may stop responding to your taps.
  • Page 13: Connecting To Tomtom Services

    Follow these steps to get TomTom services on a TomTom GO that is always connected: Note: When you start your GO for the first time, or after a reset, you are given the option to activate TomTom services when you set up your GO.
  • Page 14: Personal Area Networks

    You do not need to do anything to reconnect your GO to your phone. Your GO will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you have Personal Area Network (PAN) and Bluetooth switched on and you are in range of your navigation device.
  • Page 15: Connect To Tomtom Services Using A Different Smartphone

    To check your connection status to the internet, select TomTom Services in the Main Menu. If your connection status is shown as offline, select Offline and follow the instructions. If your GO cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, also check the following:...
  • Page 16 Your phone is shown on your GO.  Your phone's Bluetooth is switched on.  Your phone's Personal Area Network (PAN), which is also known as Personal Hotspot, Tethering,  or Bluetooth Tethering, is switched on.  Your data plan with your mobile services provider is active, and you can access the internet on...
  • Page 17: What's On The Screen

    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.
  • Page 18: The Guidance View

    4. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select it to add it to My Places or search near your current location. Note: If your GO cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears grey.
  • Page 19 When your GO starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location. 1. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view. When in guidance view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to show your current compass bearing relative to north, with north being up.
  • Page 20: The Route Bar

    7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel to open the quick menu. Note: If your GO cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears grey. 8. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route.
  • Page 21: Distances And The Route Bar

    your route, including information provided by IQ Routes, is shown above the symbols. For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents. The bottom of the route bar represents your current location and shows the distance to the next incident on your route. In addition, you can choose to see the current time if you switch the setting on.
  • Page 22 Select this button to drive to your home location. If this button is not Drive Home included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your home location. Select this button to drive to your work location. If this button is not...
  • Page 23: Other Buttons

    Select this button to see the status of your connection to the internet. TomTom Services Other buttons On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following buttons are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to the...
  • Page 24 This symbol shows the status of the Bluetooth connection when you use a smartphone to connect to TomTom services. This symbol shows the power level of the battery in your GO. This symbol shows that your GO is connected to TomTom services.
  • Page 25: Volume Control

    Using gestures You use gestures to control your GO. This Reference Guide explains which gestures to use throughout the guide but here is a complete list of all the gestures you can use.
  • Page 26: Changing The Text And Button Size

    Example of when to use this: Zooming in and out on the map. Tip: Pinch to zoom isn't available on all devices. If pinch to zoom isn't available on your GO, use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. Tap or select Tap a single finger on the screen.
  • Page 27 4. Select and move other buttons to the order you want. 5. Select Done.
  • Page 28: Traffic

    Your TomTom GO regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If traffic jams, heavy rain, snow or other incidents are found on your current route, your GO will offer to replan your route to try and avoid any delays.
  • Page 29: Looking At Traffic On The Map

    You can choose the information you see on the arrival information panel. Traffic status - if your GO isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel. The bar uses symbols to show the following information:...
  • Page 30: Looking At Traffic On Your Route

    Note: If your GO isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel.
  • Page 31: Traffic Incidents

    For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents. Select the back button to go back to the guidance view. Traffic incidents Traffic incidents and warnings are shown in the map view and in the route bar. Symbols shown in a circle are traffic incidents.
  • Page 32: Advanced Lane Guidance

    Unknown incident Roadworks Lane closure Road closure Advanced Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries. Advanced Lane Guidance helps you prepare for motorway 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 and in the instruction panel.
  • Page 33 Important: The speed limit shown in the speed panel is only an indication. You must always obey the actual speed limit for the road you are on and the conditions you are driving in.
  • Page 34: Syncing Tomtom Mydrive

    Important: To use TomTom MyDrive you need a compatible navigation device. Use TomTom MyDrive to do the following:  Find a destination on the MyDrive map and send it to your GO. You can drive to the destination and it is also saved in My Places and in Recent Destinations in the Main Menu.
  • Page 35: Showing A Planned Destination In Mydrive

    Showing a planned destination in MyDrive When you plan a route on your GO, the destination is synced with your MyDrive account. You can see the destination when you are logged in to MyDrive in a web browser or when using the MyDrive app.
  • Page 36: Syncing My Places Locations With Mydrive

    When you are logged in to MyDrive on your GO, your personal navigation information is continuously and automatically saved to your MyDrive 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.
  • Page 37 All imported POI place lists.  Tip: MyDrive also syncs your locations in My Places with your MyDrive account. You can see your My Places locations and the POI place lists you have imported in MyDrive on a web browser or on the MyDrive app.
  • Page 38: Using Quick Search

    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, 123 Oxford Street, London.  A partial address, for example, Oxford st Lon. A type of place, for example, petrol station or restaurant.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Online Search

    Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. Note: Searching online is only available on connected devices. To search online on your GO, you must be connected to TomTom services.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42: Entering Search Terms

    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.
  • Page 43 5. 123?! button. Select this button to use numbers and symbols on your keyboard. Select the =\< button to toggle between the numbers and more symbols. Select the ABC button to go back to the general keyboard. 6. Keyboard layout button.
  • Page 44: Working With Search Results

    8. Show/hide keyboard. Select this button to show or hide the keyboard. Tip: Select the Shift key once to make the next letter you type upper case. Double tap the Shift key to use Caps-Lock where all the letters you type are upper case. Select the Shift key once to quit Caps-Lock.
  • Page 45: About Postcodes

    If you show the result on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to add the location to My Places. If a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route. Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search results are gradually shown.
  • Page 46: List Of Poi Type Icons

    Every location on Earth, including those in the sea like islands and oil rigs, can be represented by a mapcode. Mapcodes are short, and easy to recognise, remember and communicate. They are precise to a few metres, which is good enough for every-day use. Go to mapcode.com for instructions on how to find the mapcode for a location.
  • Page 47 Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Petrol station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection centre 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...
  • Page 48 Library Convention centre Leisure Casino Winery Theatre Tourist attraction Cinema 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...
  • Page 49 Yacht basin or marina Sports centre Stadium Golf course Religion Church Place of worship Travel Railway station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal Postcode Note: Not used in all countries. Border crossing Residential area Bus station Petrol station Toll gate Electrical car charging stations...
  • Page 50: Planning A Route

    If your device prompts "Going to X?" where X is a destination, you have 12 seconds to respond Yes or Tip: If you don't respond yes or no, your GO assumes a yes. You can respond verbally if your device has voice control or by touching the screen.
  • Page 51 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if...
  • Page 52: Planning A Route To A City Centre

    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 to drive to the nearest house number.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Search

    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.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Online Search

    Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. Note: Searching online is only available on connected devices. To search online on your GO, you must be connected to TomTom services.
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58: Planning A Route Using The Map

    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.
  • Page 59: Planning A Route Using My Places

    2. When you have found your destination on the map, select it by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 3. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
  • Page 60 2. Select My Places. A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this Place, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
  • Page 61: Planning A Route Using Coordinates

    W 0 08.569 Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not recognised by your GO. 6. As you type in the coordinates, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can continue typing or select a suggestion.
  • Page 62: Planning A Route Using A Mapcode

    8. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, 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.
  • Page 63: Finding An Alternative Route

    A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, 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.
  • Page 64 Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination. The estimated time of arrival is shown at the top of the route bar. Tip: If you don't want to use search to choose your starting point and destination, go to the map view and press and hold to select a location.
  • Page 65: Finding A Car Park

    A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Remove Starting Point. Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point. Changing the starting point into a stop 1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view. 2.
  • Page 66 2. Select Parking. The map opens showing the locations of car parks. If a route is planned, the map shows car parks near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map shows car parks near your current location. 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.
  • Page 67: Finding A Petrol Station

    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.
  • Page 68 2. Select Petrol Station. The map opens showing the locations of petrol stations. If a route is planned, the map shows petrol stations along your route. If a route isn't planned, the map shows petrol stations near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of petrol stations by pressing this button: You can select a petrol station from the list to locate it on the map.
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70: Changing Your Route

    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 Select this button to clear the currently planned route or track.
  • Page 71 The distance between two consecutive instructions.  Exit number.  Tip: Select an instruction to see a preview of that section of the route in the map view. You can also select the instruction panel in the guidance view to see turn-by-turn text instructions.
  • Page 72: Avoiding A Blocked Road

    Stop Route or Select this button to stop the preview of your planned route or track. Track Preview Avoiding a blocked road If there is a blocked road on your route you can change your route to avoid it. 1. In the guidance view, select the current location symbol or the speed panel.
  • Page 73: Types Of Route

     Winding route - the route with the most turns.  Note: Winding routes are only available for TomTom Rider navigation devices. Walking Route - this type of route is optimised for walking.  Bicycle Route - this type of route is optimised for bicycles.
  • Page 74: Adding A Stop To Your Route Using The Map

    Select Search and search for a location. When you have found a location, select the Add  Stop to Route button. Your route is recalculated to include your stop. Adding a stop to your route using the map 1. Press the switch view button to show the map.
  • Page 75: My Routes

    My Routes About My Routes My Routes provides an easy way to create saved routes with optional stops, sometimes known as an itinerary. You can use My Routes to save, retrieve and edit routes. You may want to use My Routes in one or more of the following situations: While working - Your job involves driving several routes with multiple stops on a daily basis.
  • Page 76: Navigating Using A Saved Route

    Navigating using a saved route To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following: 1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 3. To navigate to the start of the saved route, select Drive. The starting point of the saved route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned.
  • Page 77: Deleting A Route From My Routes

    3. Select the pop-menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Manage Stops. 5. Select Add Stop to Route. 6. Select your new stop on the map. Tip: If you know the name of your new stop, you can use Search to select your stop instead of using the map.
  • Page 78: Voice Control (Speak&Go)

    Alternatively, you can select Voice Control in the Main Menu: When voice control is ready to use, you see the voice control screen and your GO says "I'm listening". Speak when you hear the beep. Note: If the...
  • Page 79: The Voice Control Screen

    Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. 2. The status of voice control on your GO. You can speak when your GO says "I'm listening" and you see the microphone symbol in the left corner.
  • Page 80: Some Tips For Using Voice Control

    Saying commands in different ways Your GO recognises many more words than just the ones you see in the list of commands, so try some of your own words. You can say other words that have the same meaning, for example you can say the following words: ...
  • Page 81: Entering An Address Using Voice Control

    If the command is incorrect, say "No" and repeat the command after you hear "I'm listening". 4. Say the address or location. You can also say the name of a place or a city centre. Your GO repeats what you say and asks for confirmation.
  • Page 82: Going To A Poi Using Voice Control

    1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your GO says "I'm listening". When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep.
  • Page 83: Map Share

    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.
  • Page 84: Creating A Map Change Report From A Marked Location

    5. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map change. 6. Select Report. Your map change report is sent to TomTom in real time or when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. You receive map changes from other TomTom users as part of map updates.
  • Page 85: Types Of Map Change

    8. Select Report. The marker for the marked location is removed from the map. Your map change report is sent to TomTom in real time or when you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. You receive map changes from other TomTom users as part of map updates.
  • Page 86 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. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. 2.
  • Page 87 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. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. 2.
  • Page 88: Speed Cameras

    Crossing into another area or country When you drive into an area or country that does not permit speed camera warnings, your GO switches the speed cameras service off. You will not receive speed cameras warnings in those areas or countries.
  • Page 89 Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar 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.
  • Page 90: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    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. Using the Main Menu to report a speed camera...
  • Page 91: Confirm Or Remove A Mobile 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.
  • Page 92: Danger Zones

    Information about the location of zones is continually updated by TomTom and other users and frequently sent to your GO so that you always have the latest information. You can also contribute by reporting new risk zone locations. To get TomTom services on your GO, you must be...
  • Page 93: Danger Zone And Risk Zone Warnings

    Danger zone and risk zone warnings Warnings are given 10 seconds before you reach a danger zone or risk zone. You are warned in several ways: A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map. ...
  • Page 94: Reporting A Risk Zone

    Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a risk zone, select Cancel in the message. The risk zone is saved on your GO automatically and also sent to other users. A reported risk zone stays on your device for three hours.
  • Page 95: 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.
  • Page 96: Changing Your Home Location

    Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the loca-  tion, then select the home or work location symbol. Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work. ...
  • Page 97: Adding A Location From My Places

    1. Open the pop-up menu and select Add to My Places. 2. In the name bar, enter the name "Home". Note: "Home" must have a capital letter H. 3. Select Add. Your home location is changed to the new location. Adding a location from My Places 1.
  • Page 98: Adding A Location To My Places Using Search

    Adding a location to My Places using search 1. In the Main Menu, select Search. 2. Search for a location. 3. Select the location then select Show on map. 4. When the map view shows the location, select the pop-up menu button. 5.
  • Page 99: Settings

    Automatic map view switching  By default, automatic changing of views is on. This means, for example, that your GO shows the map view when an alternative route is being suggested, along with several other sets of circum- stances. Also, for example, that your GO shows the guidance view when you start driving and you start to accelerate.
  • Page 100: Route Bar

    Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen. Drag the slider to change the text and button size to small, medium or large, then select Apply this change. Your GO restarts and applies the change. Route Bar Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
  • Page 101: Route Information

    When the wide route bar is shown, you see more information about your route. For example, you see time and distance to traffic queues and more. 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.
  • Page 102: Guidance View

    Select this setting to see stops on your route. Rest areas  Select this setting to see rest areas on your route. Guidance view Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.  Show current street name This setting displays name of the street you driving along on the guidance view. Guidance view style ...
  • Page 103: Voice Control

    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.
  • Page 104: Maps

    You can choose from maps stored either in internal memory or memory cards if your GO has a memory card slot. Note: Although you can store more than one map on your GO, you can only use one map at a time for planning and navigation.
  • Page 105: Sounds And Warnings

    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.
  • Page 106: Screen Touch Sounds

    You can see your currently selected language on this screen. Select this setting to change the language used for all buttons and messages that you see on your GO. When you change the language setting, the voice automatically changes and units are set to automatic.
  • Page 107: System

    This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom GO. You may be asked to go to this screen during a call to TomTom Customer Support or you may need to enter information taken from this screen when using the TomTom Shop.
  • Page 108: Help

    How to use voice control  Tips for using voice control  Which commands can I say?  About  See System. More help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.
  • Page 109: Getting Help

    How to use voice control  Tips for using voice control  Which commands can I say?  About  See System. More help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.
  • Page 110: Product Certification

    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. Select About. 4. Select Legal information. 5. Select Certificates. 6. You then see the relevant product certification information for your GO, for example, ICASA.
  • Page 111: Updating Using Mydrive Connect

    TomTom GO. For example, you can use MyDrive Connect to get map updates, software updates or manage your MyTomTom account. It is a good idea to frequently connect your GO to MyDrive Connect to ensure you always have the latest updates.
  • Page 112 USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 5. Enter the requested information for account creation, including your country. When set-up is complete, a MyTomTom account is created and your GO is linked to that ac- count. You can now access MyDrive Connect from the notification area on your desktop.
  • Page 113: Addendum

    Safety messages Use with care Use of TomTom products while driving still means that you need to drive with due care and attention. Your device is intended to serve as a driving aid and is not a substitute for driving with due care and attention.
  • Page 114 ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND ALWAYS KEPT SEPARATE FROM HOUSEHOLD WASTE. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HELP CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. USE YOUR TOMTOM DEVICE ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD (CAR CHARGER/BATTERY CABLE), AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER), IN AN APPROVED CRADLE OR USING THE SUPPLIED USB CABLE TO CONNECT TO A COMPUTER FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
  • Page 115 Model numbers: 4FB40, 4FA50, 4FA60, 4FC64, 4FC54, 4FC43 R&TTE directive Hereby, TomTom declares that TomTom products and accessories are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be found here: tomtom.com/legal.
  • Page 116 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.
  • Page 117 TomTom shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this document. This document contains information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from TomTom N.V.
  • Page 118: Copyright Notices

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