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  • Page 1 TomTom GO User Manual 16.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TomTom MyDrive App for iOS or Android ..............12 Connect to TomTom services using your smartphone ............. 13 Reconnect to TomTom services using your smartphone ..........13 Connect to TomTom services using a different smartphone ..........14 Deleting phones ....................14 Unable to get a connection ..................14 What's on the screen The map view.....................
  • Page 3 Advanced Lane Guidance ..................32 Time-dependent speed limits ................. 32 Syncing using TomTom MyDrive About TomTom MyDrive ..................33 Logging into MyDrive .................... 33 Setting a destination using MyDrive ................33 Planning a route with stops using MyDrive ..............34 Showing a planned destination in MyDrive ..............
  • Page 4 Deleting a stop from your route ................75 Skipping the next stop on your route ................ 75 Reordering stops on a route ................... 75 My Routes About My Routes ....................76 About GPX and ITN files ..................76 Saving a route ....................77 Navigating using a saved route ................
  • Page 5 Help ....................... 111 Getting Help Help ....................... 112 Product certification Finding product certification information on your device ..........113 Updating using MyDrive Connect About MyDrive Connect ..................114 TomTom account ....................114 Setting up MyDrive Connect ................... 114 Addendum Copyright notices...

  • Page 6: Welcome To Navigation With Tomtom

    Get going chapter. After that, you will probably want to connect to TomTom services, which you can read all about in Connecting to TomTom services chapter. To help avoid traffic delays and get you to your destination quicker, you can even use TomTom services on the routes you drive every day.

  • Page 7: What's New

    New in this release Version 16.1 GO 40, GO 50, GO 51, GO 60, GO 61, GO 400, GO 500, GO 510, GO 600, GO 610, GO 5000, GO 5100, GO 6000, GO 6100 START 40, START 50, START 60 Record and export tracks, and import tracks and routes You can now record a track while you drive, with or without a route planned.
  • Page 8 French (France): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYpPDxxXSwk Spanish (Spain): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkZqdD5MkHI German: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skg6PWMbRxI Italian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AybGRzpgu1s 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 9: Get Going

    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.

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    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 the future, your position will be found much faster.

  • Page 11: Memory Card Slot

    You can find current and more detailed information at tomtom.com/privacy. Memory card slot Some TomTom navigation devices have a memory card slot that is located on the side or bottom of the device. Before you use the memory card slot, make sure that you have the latest version of the application...

  • Page 12: Connecting To Tomtom Services

    You can download and install the app on your smartphone from the Apple iTunes store or Google Play store. Note: The language used for buttons and menus in the TomTom MyDrive app is the same as the language you selected in your smartphone settings. If you change the language you must restart the TomTom MyDrive app to see the new language.

  • Page 13: Connect To Tomtom Services Using Your Smartphone

    Traffic & Safety Cameras. Reconnect to TomTom services using your smartphone To reconnect your GO to TomTom services, on your phone make sure that Bluetooth is on and that the TomTom MyDrive app is started. Your GO will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you are in range of your navigation device.

  • Page 14: Connect To Tomtom Services Using A Different Smartphone

    5. Select the phone you want to delete. 6. Select Delete. Your phone is deleted. Tip: If you delete all your connected phones, you will no longer be able to use TomTom services. Unable to get a connection To check your connection status to the internet, select Connected Services in the Main Menu. If your connection status is shown as offline, select Offline and follow the instructions.
  • Page 15 Your phone's Bluetooth is turned on.  The TomTom MyDrive app is started on your phone.  Your data plan with your mobile services provider is active, and you can access the internet on  your phone.

  • Page 16: What's On The Screen

    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.
  • Page 17 1. Back button. This button returns the map to an overview of your whole route or, if no route is planned, moves the map to put your current location at the center. 2. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view.

  • Page 18: The Guidance View

    The guidance view The guidance view is used to guide you along the route to your destination. The guidance view is shown when you start driving. You see your current location and details along your route, including 3D buildings in some cities. Note: 3D buildings in guidance view are not available on all devices.

  • Page 19: The Route Bar

    3. Instruction panel. This panel shows the following information: The direction of your next turn.  The distance to your next turn.  The name of the next road on your route.  Lane guidance at some intersections.  Note: Select the instruction panel to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your planned route.

  • Page 20: Distances And The Route Bar

    Tip: To quickly remove a stop, select it in the route bar and use the menu. Gas stations that are directly on your route.   TomTom Traffic including heavy rain or snow.  TomTom Safety Cameras and Danger Zones.

  • Page 21: The Quick Menu

    Tip: You can scroll the route bar to see your whole route. For remaining distances between 6 miles (10 km) and 31 miles (50 km), the complete distance is  shown. The destination icon is shown fixed at the top of the route bar. For remaining distances of less than 6 miles (10 km) the complete distance is shown.
  • Page 22 Select this button to drive to your work location. If this button is not Drive to Work included in your Main Menu, go to My Places to set up your work location. Select this button to open the list of your recent destinations. Select a Recent Destination recent destination to plan a route to that destination.

  • Page 23: Main Menu Smaller Buttons And Symbols

    Voice Recognition Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice recognition. Select this button to see the status of your connection to the internet. TomTom Services Main Menu smaller buttons and symbols On the map view guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
  • 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

    Select this button to refresh your screen. Volume control On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. Select and slide the volume control to change the volume of voice instructions and warnings. If the voice instructions are turned off, the volume control will still change the volume of the warnings.

  • Page 26: Changing The Text And Button Size

    Tap or select Tap a single finger on the screen. Example of when to use this: Selecting an item in the Main Menu. Tip: To open a pop-up menu for an item on the map, select and hold the item until the menu opens. Changing the text and button size You can change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the screen, for example to make the text easier to read and the buttons easier to use.

  • Page 27: 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.

  • Page 28: Looking At Traffic On The Map

    Tip: To quickly remove a stop, select it in the route bar and use the menu. Gas stations that are directly on your route.   TomTom Traffic including heavy rain or snow.  TomTom Safety Cameras and Danger Zones.

  • Page 29: Looking At Traffic On Your Route

    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.

  • Page 30: Traffic Incidents

    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, roadwork, lane closure or weather such as ...

  • Page 31: Approaching A Traffic Jam Warning

    Weather symbols: Wind Rain Snow 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. ...

  • Page 32: Advanced Lane Guidance

    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.

  • Page 33: Syncing Using Tomtom Mydrive

    TomTom services. Logging into MyDrive You must log into MyDrive to sync to your TomTom account. When you log into your account from your navigation device, web browser or the MyDrive app, syncing with your TomTom account happens automatically.

  • Page 34: Planning A Route With Stops Using Mydrive

    When you are logged in to MyDrive using a web browser, you can create a route with stops and send it to your navigation device. When your navigation device is logged into your TomTom account, your device syncs with MyDrive and receives the destination.

  • 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 TomTom 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

    The location is shown in the Favorites list in the MyDrive My Places menu. 4. Log into MyDrive on your GO. Your GO syncs with your TomTom account and receives the new Favorites location. The loca- tion is stored in Places.

  • Page 37: Importing A Track Gpx File

    Tyre Pro. Using GPX files You use MyDrive on your computer to import .GPX track files to your TomTom device. The tracks are saved in the My Routes menu. Your device will navigate along the GPX track exactly and will not offer to replan your route, even if a faster route is available.
  • Page 38 The following personal navigation information is saved to your TomTom account:  MyDrive destinations. All saved locations in Places.  All imported POI place lists.  All imported tracks.  Tip: MyDrive also syncs your locations in My Places with your TomTom 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 39: 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, 335 Madison Avenue, New York.  A partial address, for example, Madison Ave NY. A type of place, for example, gas station or restaurant.
  • Page 40 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 41: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Online Search

    If you did a POI search but could not find the POI you were looking for, you can search TomTom Places online. To find POIs by searching online, do the following: Search for a POI using Search in the Main Menu.
  • Page 42 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 43: Entering Search Terms

    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.

  • Page 44: Working With Search Results

    search center. The results are ranked by distance. In town or city Select this option to use a town or city as the center for your search. You need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard. When you have selected the town or city from the results list, you can search for an address or POI in that city.
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: About Zip Codes

    About ZIP codes You can search using a ZIP code to get closer to the area in which you want to find an address or POI. When you search using a ZIP code, your results include all the streets in a city district, the whole town, or the towns and villages within that ZIP code area.
  • Page 47 Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Campground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or clinic Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Gas station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection center Rental car facility Electric/hybrid car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility...
  • Page 48 Post office Pharmacy Shopping center Beauty services Tourist information office Shop Education College or university School Library Convention center Leisure Casino Winery Theater Tourist attraction Movie Theater Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition center Opera Cultural center Nightlife Leisure center Children's Farm Sport...
  • Page 49 Sports Park Swimming pool Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports center Stadium Golf course Religion Church Place of worship Travel Railroad station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal ZIP code Note: Not used in all...
  • Page 50 Rest area Truck stop...

  • Page 51: Planning A Route

    Using suggested destinations What are suggested destinations? Your TomTom GO can learn your daily driving habits to saved favorite Places and it can also suggest destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in the morning.
  • Page 52 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 53: Planning A Route To A City Center

    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.
  • Page 54 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 ZIP code. Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's state code or ZIP code.

  • Page 55: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Search

    6. Select the city center POI. The city center 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, guidance view is shown automatically.
  • Page 56 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 57: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Online Search

    If you did a POI search but could not find the POI you were looking for, you can search TomTom Places online. To find POIs by searching online, do the following: Search for a POI using Search in the Main Menu.
  • Page 58 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 59: Planning A Route Using The Map

    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.

  • Page 60: Planning A Route Using My Places

    Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button. 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 61: Planning A Route Using Coordinates

    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.

  • Page 62: Planning A Route Using A Mapcode

    Tip: For decimal values you don't have to use a letter to indicate the latitude and longi- tude. For locations west of the 0 meridian and locations south of the equator, use a minus sign (-) before the coordinate. Degrees, minutes and seconds, for example: ...

  • Page 63: Finding An Alternative Route

    International, for example, S8VXZ.PJZ2.  Country-specific, for example, USA WW6G.S9GT.  Alternative country-specific, for example, DC LQ.FR or DC JJ.1B2.  Tip: All the mapcodes in this example are for the same location - the US Capitol building in Washington DC, USA. See About mapcodes for information on how to get a mapcode for a location.

  • Page 64: Planning A Route In Advance

    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. Select your chosen route by tapping on the time balloon. Guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
  • Page 65 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 trip time is shown at the top of the route bar.

  • Page 66: Finding A Parking Lot

    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 parking lot Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving.
  • Page 67 You can change the screen to show a list of parking lots by pressing this button: You can select a parking lot from the list to locate it on the map. Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.

  • Page 68: Finding A Gas Station

    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 parking lot as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. Finding a gas 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.
  • Page 69 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.

  • 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 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 signs whenever available. ...

  • Page 72: Avoiding A Blocked Road

    Drive to Route or Select Drive to Route to plan a route from your current location to the Track starting point of a 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.

  • Page 73: Types Of Route

    Avoid interstate highways - this type of route avoids all highways.  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 optimized for walking. ...

  • Page 74: Avoiding A Route Feature On Your Route

    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.

  • Page 75: Deleting A Stop From Your Route

    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.

  • Page 76: My Routes

    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. ...

  • Page 77: Saving A Route

    Using ITN files There are several things you can do with your ITN file:  You can import an ITN file onto your TomTom GO so you can travel that same route again and get navigation instructions.  Use tools such as Tyre Pro to view your route.

  • Page 78: Navigating Using A Saved Route

    7. Select Add to 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.
  • Page 79 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.

  • Page 80: Adding A Stop To A Saved Route Using The Map

    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.

  • Page 81: Recording A Track

    Tip: To update the saved route in your My Routes list with the changes, select the route on the map, then select Save Changes to Route in the pop-up menu. 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.

  • Page 82: Exporting Tracks To A Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 83: Importing Routes And Tracks From A Memory Card

    ITN files - these become routes after import.  ITN files are TomTom itinerary files. Other users can record itinerary files and and share them with you, or you can download both ITN and GPX file tools such as Tyre Pro.

  • Page 84: 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.

  • Page 85: The Voice Control Screen

    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.

  • Page 86: Some Tips For Using Voice Control

    A dark blue bar means your voice is too quiet for voice control to recognize individual  words. Some tips for using voice control You can help your GO understand what you are saying by following these tips: Mount your GO about an arm's length in front of you, away from speakers or air vents. ...

  • Page 87: Saying Commands In Different Ways

    Saying commands in different ways Your GO recognizes many more words than just the ones you see in the list of commands, so try some of your own words. You can say other words that have the same meaning, for example you can say the following words: "OK,"...

  • Page 88: Going Home Using Voice Control

    Going home using voice control The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a trip to your home location: 1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your GO says "I'm listening." When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep.
  • Page 89 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.

  • Page 90: Map Share

    MyDrive Connect using a USB connection. 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 you connect your device to MyDrive Connect using a USB connection.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93 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. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 3.

  • Page 94: Safety Cameras

    TomTom account. Note: TomTom services are not available on all GO devices. Note: Some TomTom services might not be available in your current location. Safety camera warnings Safety camera warning sounds are played for the most common types of safety camera.

  • Page 95: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar Speed trap hotspots - this type of warning shows places where speed traps are often used. Average speed cameras - these types of cameras measure your average speed between two points. You are warned at the start and end of the average speed zone.

  • Page 96: Reporting A New Safety Camera

    Reporting a new safety camera If you pass a new safety camera that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly. Note: To report a safety camera, you must be connected to TomTom services and logged in to your TomTom account.

  • Page 97: Updating Locations For Cameras And Hazards

     Select No if the speed trap has been removed.  Your selection is sent to TomTom. We collect reports from many users to determine if the camera warning should be kept or removed. Updating locations for cameras and hazards The locations of safety cameras can change frequently.

  • Page 98: My Places

    My Places About My Places My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful or favorite addresses. Tip: The terms "favorite" and "place" mean the same thing - favorites are places that you go to often.

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: Settings

    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. ...

  • Page 103: Route Bar

    Night brightness  Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the night. Select Switch to night colors when dark to automatically switch to night colors 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.

  • Page 104: Guidance View

    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.

  • Page 105: Automatic Zoom

    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 an intersection. Zooming in can make the turn or intersection easier to drive. Zoom in to next turn ...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Route Planning

    System > Your information and privacy to see this feature. When a faster route is available If a faster route is found while you are driving, TomTom Traffic can replan your trip to use the faster route. Select from the following options: Always take the fastest route ...

  • Page 108: Sounds And Warnings

    Sounds and Warnings Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. On this screen, you can change sound and warning settings. Tip: Warning sounds are disabled by default. Warning sounds can be enabled by selecting Settings, followed by Sounds & Warnings, followed by Warning Type and switch on Warning Sounds.

  • Page 109: Hazards

    This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones. Traffic jams  Traffic jam warnings in the route bar are part of TomTom Traffic. You can choose never to be warned or to be warned when approaching a jam too quickly. When speeding ...

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: Product Certification

    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. Select About. 4. Select Legal information. 5.

  • Page 114: Updating Using Mydrive Connect

    Important: Take care when choosing a country during account creation. The correct country is needed if you make a purchase from the TomTom shop, and it cannot be changed after the account has been created.
  • Page 115 5. Enter the requested information for account creation, including your country. When setup 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.

  • Page 116: 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 117 TomTom, Inc. bears no responsibility for and hereby disclaims all liability for any fines, penalties or damage incurred by a driver for violations of the law. While driving in any state with windshield mounting restrictions, TomTom recommends using the supplied Adhesive Mounting Disk or purchasing an alternative mounting system (e.g.
  • Page 118 ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND ALWAYS KEPT SEPARATE FROM HOUSEHOLD WASTE. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HELP CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. USE YOUR TOMTOM DEVICE ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER CORD (CAR CHARGER/BATTERY CABLE), AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER), IN AN APPROVED CRADLE OR USING THE SUPPLIED USB CABLE TO CONNECT TO A COMPUTER FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
  • Page 119 The procurement of and all charges associated with such a connectivity plan are your responsibility. TomTom shall not be liable for any costs or expenses associated with such a network connectivity plan (such as the data charges or possible tethering fees which may be imposed by your carrier).
  • Page 120 For updated and additional information, please visit the TomTom website at tomtom.com. 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.

  • Page 121: Copyright Notices

    TomTom or its suppliers. The use of this material is subject to the terms of a license agreement. Any unauthorized copying or disclosure of this material will lead to criminal and civil liabilities.

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