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  • Page 1: User Manual

    TomTom GO Camper User Manual 17.6...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sending information to TomTom ................12 Memory card slot ....................13 Device not starting ....................13 Charging your device .................... 13 Caring for your TomTom GO Camper ................. 14 TomTom services About TomTom services ..................15 Connecting a smartphone Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device? ..........17 Connecting a smartphone ..................
  • Page 3 Changing the text and button size ................34 Reordering the Main Menu buttons ................34 Traffic About TomTom Traffic ..................35 About RDS-TMC ....................35 Looking at traffic on the map ................. 35 Looking at traffic on your route ................36 Traffic incidents ....................
  • Page 4 Planning a route to a POI using online search ............71 Planning a route using the map ................73 Planning a route using My Places................74 Planning a route using coordinates ............... 76 Planning a route using a mapcode ................ 77 Planning a route in advance ................
  • Page 5 Importing routes and tracks from a memory card ............125 Voice control (Speak&Go) About voice control..................... 126 Starting voice control ..................126 Making your own wake-up phrase ................126 The voice control screen ..................127 Some tips for using voice control ................128 What you can use voice control for................
  • Page 6 Help ....................... 166 Product certification Finding product certification information on your device ..........167 Using MyDrive Connect About MyDrive Connect ..................168 Setting up MyDrive Connect ................... 168 Connecting to the internet using MyDrive Connect ............168 TomTom account Addendum Copyright notices...

  • Page 7: Welcome To Navigation With Tomtom

    Once you've had a look around your new TomTom GO Camper, connect it to Wi-Fi® and see if any new updates are available to install. We're always improving our maps and software, so check regularly for updates.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Your TomTom GO Camper Here are the main features of your TomTom GO Camper 620/6200 and shortcuts to more infor- mation. Camping POIs Find the community's best camping & caravanning Points of Interest (POIs) and plan a route to them.

  • Page 9: Switching On Camping Pois

    In Germany, you are responsible for switching the Speed Cameras service on or off. The issue of the legality of using speed camera services in Germany and other EU countries is not unique. You therefore use this service at your own risk. TomTom accepts no liability arising from the use of this service.

  • Page 10: Planning A Route For A Camper Or Caravan

    2. Select Show POI lists on map. You see a list of all the POI lists stored on your TomTom GO Camper. 3. Select the POI list that you want to remove from your map. 4. Select Do not show.

  • Page 11: Get Going

    The airbags.  You should be able to reach your TomTom GO Camper easily without leaning or stretching. In a car, you can attach your TomTom GO Camper to the windscreen or side window or you can use a Dashboard Mount Disk to attach the mount to your dashboard.

  • Page 12: Safety Notice

    Settings menu. language later in Language and Units When you first switch on your TomTom GO Camper, 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 Camper, it may need a few minutes to determine your position.

  • Page 13: Memory Card Slot

    Settings menu. When your TomTom GO Camper is up to date, you can use a memory card as extra storage space to store downloaded maps or to store routes and tracks on your device. Important: Routes and tracks cannot be stored on the same memory card as maps because different memory card formatting is used.

  • Page 14: Caring For Your Tomtom Go Camper

    Caring for your TomTom GO Camper 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. Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.

  • Page 15: Tomtom Services

    To see information about your Traffic and Speed Camera subscriptions, open the Help screen and select About. To see the status of your Traffic connection, look at the top right of the Main Menu. If your TomTom GO Camper is not connected to Traffic, the Traffic symbol has a cross.
  • Page 16 To switch on automatic syncing using MyDrive, select Settings and then MyDrive. Connect to the internet using one of the three methods available and then log in to your TomTom account. Note: Some TomTom services might not be available in your current location.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Smartphone

    Bluetooth, the smartphone messages feature will not be available. Connecting a smartphone You are prompted to connect your smartphone when you start your TomTom GO Camper for the first time, or after you have reset your TomTom GO Camper.

  • Page 18: Disconnecting A Smartphone

    5. Select Bluetooth. 6. Select Add Phone. 7. Follow the steps in the app and on your TomTom GO Camper to pair your phone with your TomTom GO Camper. Your phone's call history and frequent contacts are imported into your navigation device.

  • Page 19: Reconnecting A Smartphone

    3. Make sure all the toggles are switched on, or select the option to find out more information about how to connect. If your TomTom GO Camper cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, also check the following: Your phone is shown on your TomTom GO Camper.

  • Page 20: Wi-Fi Connection

    MyDrive Connect on your computer. Connecting to Wi-Fi Important: Wi-Fi connections that require a web sign-in are not supported on the TomTom GO Camper. These types of Wi-Fi connections are frequently found in public places, for example in hotels, shops and restaurants.

  • Page 21: About Updates And New Items

    The existing map is deleted before the map update is installed. If you cancel a map update then you will no longer have the map on your TomTom GO Camper. If this happens, go to Maps in the Settings menu and download the map again.

  • Page 22: Installing Updates And New Items

    2. Select the items and updates that you want to install. The list includes items you purchased in the TomTom web shop. 3. Log in to your TomTom account when asked to do so. Tip: Logging in to use Updates and New Items also logs you in ready for using TomTom MyDrive.

  • Page 23: 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 TomTom GO Camper 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 24 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 TomTom GO Camper cannot find your location the symbol appears grey. Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.

  • Page 25: The Guidance View

    Tip: When you have planned a route and the 3D guidance view is shown, select the switch view button to change to the map view and use the interactive features. When your TomTom GO Camper starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location.

  • Page 26: The Route Bar

    Note: If your TomTom GO Camper cannot find your location the symbol appears grey. Note: You cannot change the current location symbol. 8. Select the phone button in the map or guidance view to activate your phone and make hands-free calls.

  • Page 27: Distances And The Route Bar

    You can choose the information you see on the arrival information panel. Traffic status - if your TomTom GO Camper 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: faster route, if there is traffic on your route.

  • Page 28: The Quick Menu

    For remaining distances longer than 50 km (31 miles), only the next 50 km (31 miles) is shown.  The destination icon is not shown. Tip: You can scroll the route bar to see your whole route (not available on iOS). ...
  • Page 29 In the Drive To menu, select this button to search for a point of interest, Point of Interest then plan a route to that location. In the Drive To menu, select this button to search for a latitude-longitude Latitude Longitude coordinate, then plan a route to that location.
  • Page 30 Select this button to show your saved places. My Places Select this button to show your saved routes. My Routes Select this button to start or stop recording a track. Record Route Select this button to start voice control. Voice Control Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice control.

  • Page 31: Smaller Buttons And Symbols

    Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view. This symbol shows the status of the Bluetooth connection to your phone. This symbol shows the power level of the battery in your TomTom GO Camper. This symbol shows that your TomTom GO Camper is connected to Traffic.

  • Page 32: Volume Control

    This symbol shows that your TomTom GO Camper is connected to MyDrive. This symbol shows that your TomTom GO Camper is not connected to MyDrive. This symbol shows that your device is connected to the internet using Wi-Fi. This symbol shows that your device is not connected to the internet using Wi-Fi.

  • Page 33: Using Gestures

    Using gestures You use gestures to control your TomTom GO Camper. In this User Manual, you learn how to use gestures to control your TomTom GO Camper. Below is an explanation of each gesture. Double tap Touch one finger on the screen twice in rapid succession.

  • Page 34: Changing The Text And Button Size

    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. Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen. To change the size of the text and the buttons, select the Settings button in the Main Menu, then select Appearance, then select Size of text and buttons.

  • Page 35: Traffic

    To get TomTom services on your TomTom GO Camper, you must be connected to the internet. You can connect to the internet using one of the following methods: With a permanent connection directly from your TomTom GO Camper.

  • Page 36: Looking At Traffic On Your Route

    When using the map view, you can also select symbols on the map itself. Note: If your TomTom GO Camper isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel.

  • Page 37: 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 cause of the traffic incident - for example accident, road works, lane closure, or weather. ...

  • Page 38: Approaching A Traffic Jam Warning

    The colour of the incident indicates the speed of traffic relative to the maximum allowed speed at that location, with red being the slowest. The stripes on the traffic jam are also animated to show the speed of the traffic, where appropriate. Traffic speed is 0% to 20% of the allowed speed.

  • Page 39: Selecting A Faster Route

    3. Select Avoid in the pop-up menu. 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.

  • Page 40: Time-Dependent Speed Limits

    As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen. Tip: To close the lane image, select anywhere on the screen. You can choose to see a split screen with the Guidance view on the left and lane guidance on the right, or a full screen with only lane guidance.

  • Page 41: Setting Your Vehicle Type

    You can set your vehicle's type and specific settings so that the route planned by your device is suitable for your Camper or Caravan. If you want to use your TomTom GO Camper in another type of vehicle, just change the vehicle type and settings.

  • Page 42: Viewing Route Restrictions

    2. Select Vehicle Type then select Camper (Heavy/Light) or Car with caravan from the list shown. Important: The main difference between the Camper (Heavy) and Camper (Light) vehicle types is the gross weight. A heavy camper weighs more than 3.5t (3500 kg) and a light camper weighs less than 3.5t (3500 kg).
  • Page 43 Important: You must pay attention to all traffic signs, especially those relating to your vehicle’s dimensions and weight. We cannot guarantee you will never encounter them on your route and ignoring such restrictions can be dangerous and illegal.

  • Page 44: Syncing Using Tomtom Mydrive

    Camper after a reset. Logging in to MyDrive You must log in to MyDrive to sync to your TomTom account. When you log in to your account from your navigation device, web browser or the MyDrive app, syncing with your TomTom account happens automatically.

  • Page 45: Road Trips Collection - Sending A Route To Your Device

    Road Trips collection - sending a route to your device The TomTom Road Trips collection allows you to discover the world’s most amazing routes, from legendary coastal routes like the Great Ocean Road to classic road trips like Route 66.
  • Page 46 The route is shown on the map together with stops (flags) and start and end points. Using the buttons at the bottom of the box, you can edit the route, save the route as a .GPX file or Save to My Routes. Tip: Click the grey arrow near the road trip name to go back to the previous screen.

  • Page 47: Road Trips Collection - Planning A Route To A Stop

    The road trip is synced to your TomTom GO Camper as soon as you are either connected to your computer, within range of your wireless network or connected to your phone. You must be logged in to MyDrive. Road Trips collection - planning a route to a stop The TomTom Road Trips collection allows you to discover the world’s most amazing routes, from...
  • Page 48 4. Click on a flag to see what is of interest at that point on the road trip. For example, you can see the Bay of Islands flag is selected below and, if available, you are shown information and reviews about that stop. 5.

  • Page 49: Setting A Destination Using Mydrive

    When your navigation device is logged in to your TomTom account, your device syncs with MyDrive and receives the destination. 1. In a web browser or using the MyDrive app, log in to your TomTom account. 2. On the map, select a destination.

  • Page 50: Showing A Planned Destination In Mydrive

    Showing a planned destination in MyDrive When you plan a route on your TomTom GO Camper, 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 51: Set A Phone Contact As Your Destination Using The Mydrive App

    Places. Syncing My Places locations with MyDrive When you are logged in to MyDrive on your TomTom GO Camper, the locations you have added to Places are automatically synced with your TomTom account. You can see your My Places locations...

  • Page 52: Importing A Community Poi List

    Your TomTom GO Camper uses .OV2 files for POI collections. Note: Your TomTom GO Camper needs at least 400 MB free space before it can import .OV2 and .GPX files. If you see the message You need more space, make space available by deleting unwanted .OV2 or .GPX files using MyDrive, or deleting device content, for example delete a map...

  • Page 53: Deleting A Track Gpx File

    Importing a track GPX file Note: Your TomTom GO Camper needs at least 400 MB free space before it can import .OV2 and .GPX files. If you see the message You need more space, make space available by deleting unwanted .OV2 or .GPX files using MyDrive, or deleting device content, for example delete a map...
  • Page 54 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. Make sure that there is at least 400 MB of free space on your device before syncing your device with MyDrive.

  • Page 55: Quick Search

    Quick search Choosing which search to use The following two types of search are available: Quick search  Start typing your destination, place or POI to immediately see a list of street names, places and POIs that match. Step by step search ...

  • Page 56: Using Quick Search

    Using quick search About search QUICK SEARCH ONLY You can use the search feature to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the following: A specific address, for example, type in 123 Oxford Street, London. ...
  • Page 57 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. Tip: To edit, select a word you have already typed to place the cursor.

  • Page 58: Working With Search Results

    Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Working with search results QUICK SEARCH ONLY Your search results are shown in two columns. Address and city matches are shown in the left-hand column, and POIs, types of POIs and Places are shown in the right-hand column.

  • Page 59: 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 60: About Mapcodes

    About mapcodes QUICK SEARCH ONLY In countries where roads and houses have no names or addresses, you can use a mapcode instead. A mapcode represents a location. Every location on Earth, including those in the sea like islands and oil rigs, can be represented by a mapcode.
  • Page 61 Police station Veterinarian 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...
  • Page 62 College or university School 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...
  • Page 63 Park or recreation area Ice skating rink 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...

  • Page 64: Planning A Route Using Quick Search

    Using destination prediction What is destination prediction? Your TomTom GO Camper can learn your daily driving habits to saved favourite Places and it can also suggest destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in the morning.
  • Page 65 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 66 5. Select an address suggestion. 6. Enter the house number if you have one and haven't entered it already. If you don't have a house number, select Add Cross Road or Show on Map. 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.

  • Page 67: Planning A Route To A City Centre

    Planning a route to a city centre QUICK SEARCH ONLY Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route to a city centre using search, do the following: 1.
  • Page 68 Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select the city in the left-hand column. 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.

  • Page 69: Planning A Route To A Poi

    Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
  • Page 70 Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is done, select the search type button and then select a search option. 4. As you type, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You can continue typing or select a suggestion.

  • Page 71: 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 TomTom GO Camper, you must be connected to TomTom services.
  • Page 72 The search results are shown in a column. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 4.

  • Page 73: Planning A Route Using The Map

    Tip: You can save a route using Routes. Planning a route using the map Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route using the map, do the following: Move the map and zoom in until you can see the destination that you want to navigate to.

  • Page 74: Planning A Route Using My Places

    A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.
  • Page 75 A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.

  • Page 76: 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 TomTom GO Camper. 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 77: Planning A Route Using A Mapcode

    7. Select a suggestion for your destination. The location is shown on the map. 8. 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 78: Planning A Route In Advance

    Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.

  • Page 79: 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. The original starting point is removed from your route. Changing the starting point into a stop 1.
  • Page 80 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 81: 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 82 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 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.
  • Page 83 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 84 A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol station. 4. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.

  • Page 85: Step By Step Search

    Step by step search Choosing which search to use The following two types of search are available: Quick search  Start typing your destination, place or POI to immediately see a list of street names, places and POIs that match. Step by step search ...

  • Page 86: Entering Search Terms

    Entering search terms STEP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY Select Drive To in the Main Menu, then select Address or Point of Interest. The search screen shows the keyboard and the following buttons: 1. Back button Select this button to go back to the previous screen. 2.

  • Page 87: Working With Search Results

    Tip: Select the Shift key once to make the next letter you type upper case. the Shift Double tap key to use Caps-Lock where all the letters you type are upper case. Select the Shift key once to quit Caps-Lock. Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 88: About Postcodes

    When you show the address or POI on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to add the location 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 89 Legal and financial services Court house Cash dispenser Legal - Solicitors Financial institution Legal - other services Food services Convenience store Fast food restaurant Restaurant Chinese restaurant Accommodation Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Camping ground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or polyclinic Dentist Police station...
  • Page 90 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 Shopping centre Beauty services Tourist information office Shop Education College or university School...
  • Page 91 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 Yacht basin or marina Sports centre Stadium Golf course Religion...

  • Page 92: Planning A Route Using Step By Step Search

    Using destination prediction What is destination prediction? Your TomTom GO Camper can learn your daily driving habits to saved favourite Places and it can also suggest destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in the morning.

  • Page 93: Planning A Route To An Address

    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 TomTom GO Camper assumes a yes. To respond yes, say "Yes" or select Yes. Your device plans a route to your destination.

  • Page 94: Planning A Route To A Poi

    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, select the name. 6. Enter the house number. Tip: If the house number does not exist then it appears red. The nearest house number is then shown in the Drive to button.
  • Page 95 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Drive To. 3. Select Point of Interest. You can change the country or state setting by selecting the flag before you select a city. 4. Choose where to search. You can select from one of the following options: - Near me.

  • Page 96: Planning A Route To A City Centre

    7. 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. 8.
  • Page 97 When the correct city or town appears in the list, select the name. 5. Select the city centre POI. 6. 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 98: 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 TomTom GO Camper, you must be connected to TomTom services.
  • Page 99 The search results are shown in a column. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 4.

  • Page 100: Planning A Route Using The Map

    Tip: You can save a route using Routes. Planning a route using the map Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route using the map, do the following: Move the map and zoom in until you can see the destination that you want to navigate to.

  • Page 101: Planning A Route Using My Places

    A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.
  • Page 102 A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.

  • Page 103: Planning A Route Using Coordinates Using Step By Step Search

    W 0 08.569 Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not recognised by your TomTom GO Camper. 5. As you type in the coordinates, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can continue typing or select a suggestion.

  • Page 104: Planning A Route In Advance

    Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.

  • Page 105: 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. The original starting point is removed from your route. Changing the starting point into a stop 1.
  • Page 106 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 107: 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 108 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 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.
  • Page 109 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 110 A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol station. 4. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.

  • Page 111: 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 112 Show Instructions Select this button to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your planned route. The instructions include the following:  Your current location.  Street names. Up to two road numbers shown in road shields whenever available. ...

  • Page 113: 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 114: Finding An Alternative Route

    1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Current Route. 3. Select Avoid Part of Route. A screen opens showing a list of the sections that comprise your current route. 4. Select the section of the route that you want to avoid. A preview shows you the section you have chosen on the map.

  • Page 115: Types Of Route

    Tip: Information from the TomTom Traffic 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 116: Avoiding An Incident Or Route Feature Using The Route Bar

    If you choose to avoid a route feature, a new route is planned. In Route Planning in the Settings Menu, you can set how each route feature is handled when a new route is planned. To avoid a feature on your route, do the following. 1.

  • Page 117: Adding A Stop To Your Route Using The Map

    Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. In the pop-up menu, select  Add. Select Search and search for a location. When you have found a location, select Add.  Your route is recalculated to include your stop. Adding a stop to your route using the map 1.

  • Page 118: My Routes

     Your route back home in the evening is the reverse of your route to work in the morning. Routes can be created and saved on your TomTom GO Camper or in MyDrive. You can also edit routes using MyDrive.

  • Page 119: Saving A Route

    ITN files become routes after import. Using ITN files There are several things you can do with your ITN file: You can import an ITN file onto your TomTom GO Camper so you can travel that same route  again and get navigation instructions.

  • Page 120: Navigating Using A Saved Route

    Tip: You can also save a route using the Add to My Routes button in the Current Route menu. Navigating using a saved route To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following: 1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2.
  • Page 121 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 122: 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 123: 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. Alternatively, you view it using TomTom MyDrive if you’re logged in to MyDrive on your device.

  • Page 124: Deleting A Route Or A Track From My Routes

    Important: Routes and tracks cannot be stored on the same memory card as maps because different memory card formatting is used. Note: Currently, you can export only tracks from your TomTom GO Camper. To export one or more tracks, do the following: 1.

  • Page 125: Importing Routes And Tracks From 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 126: 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 TomTom GO Camper says "I'm listening". Speak when you hear the beep. Note: If the volume control is set to 20% or lower, the volume automatically changes to 50% when you start voice control.

  • Page 127: 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 TomTom GO Camper. You can speak when your TomTom GO Camper says "I'm listening" and you see the microphone symbol in the left corner.

  • Page 128: Some Tips For Using Voice Control

    Some tips for using voice control You can help your TomTom GO Camper understand what you are saying by following these tips: Mount your TomTom GO Camper about an arm's length in front of you, away from speakers or ...

  • Page 129: Saying Commands In Different Ways

    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 TomTom GO Camper repeats what you say and asks for confirmation.

  • Page 130: Going To Home 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 TomTom GO Camper 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 131: Talking To Siri Or Google Now

    The voice control screen is shown and your TomTom GO Camper 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. 2. Say the command "Volume 50%".

  • Page 132: Map Share

     Mark a location and create the change report later.  Your map change reports are sent to TomTom in real time when your TomTom GO Camper has an internet 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 your device is connected to the internet and you are logged into your TomTom account.

  • Page 133: Creating A Map Change Report From A Marked Location

    6. Select Report. Your map change report is sent to TomTom in real time. Note: All map changes are verified by TomTom. These verified changes are then available as part of the next map update. Creating a map change report from a marked location If you see a map inconsistency while you are driving, you can mark the location so you can report the change later.

  • Page 134: Types Of Map Change

    7. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map change. 8. Select Report. The marker for the marked location is removed from the map. Your map change report is sent to TomTom. Types of map change Road Restriction Select this option to block or unblock a road. You can block or unblock the road in one or both directions by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 135 3. Select Report Map Error from the pop-up menu. 4. Select Street Name. 5. Enter the correct street name. 6. Select Report. Turn Restriction Select this option to report incorrect road turn restrictions. 1. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. 2.

  • Page 136: Speed Cameras

    In Germany, you are responsible for switching the Speed Cameras service on or off. The issue of the legality of using speed camera services in Germany and other EU countries is not unique. You therefore use this service at your own risk. TomTom accepts no liability arising from the use of this service.
  • Page 137 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 138: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    If you pass a new speed camera that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly. The speed camera is saved on your device automatically and also sent to other users. Note: To report a speed camera, you must be connected to TomTom services and logged in to your TomTom account.

  • Page 139: Confirm Or Remove A Mobile Speed Camera

    Select No if the mobile speed camera 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 speed cameras can change frequently.

  • Page 140: Danger Zones

    Information about the location of zones is continually updated by TomTom and other users and frequently sent to your TomTom GO Camper so that you always have the latest information. You can also contribute by reporting new risk zone locations.

  • Page 141: Changing The Way You Are Warned

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

  • Page 142: Updating Locations For Danger Zones And Risk Zones

    The locations of danger zones and risk zones can change frequently. New zones can also appear without warning. Your TomTom GO Camper receives all zone updates in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are sent to your TomTom GO Camper automatically.

  • Page 143: My Places

    You can upload community POI lists using TomTom MyDrive and choose to show the POI locations on the map. Your home location, work location, marked locations and the locations that you have added appear in a list in My Places and are shown with a marker on the map.

  • Page 144: Changing Your Home Location

    2. Select Add Home or Add Work. Tip: To set your home location, you can also select Add Home from the main menu. 3. To select a location for home or work, do one of the following: Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the loca- ...

  • Page 145: Adding A Location From My Places

    Changing your home location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your new home location. 2. Select the location by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address.

  • Page 146: Adding A Location To My Places Using Search

    3. Select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location is shown in the edit screen. 5. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. The location you added is shown with a marker on the map.

  • Page 147: Using Community Poi Lists

    2. Select Show POI lists on map. You see a list of all the POI lists stored on your TomTom GO Camper. 3. Select the POI list that you always want to see on your map. 4. Select a symbol for your POI list.
  • Page 148 Tip: The POI list is marked with the symbol you selected. 4. Select Do not show. 5. Return to the map view. 6. Switch off your TomTom GO Camper completely, then switch it on again. Your POI list locations have been removed from the map.

  • Page 149: Hands-Free Calling

    Tip: It takes a short while to sync all your phone contacts so if you receive a call immediately after your phone has connected to your TomTom GO Camper you might not see the caller ID. Volume control for hands-free calling When you are making a hands-free call, you can adjust the call volume using the volume control on your TomTom GO Camper.

  • Page 150: Ignoring An Incoming Call

    Making a hands-free call Note: This uses your phone's voice control. 1. Say "Hello TomTom" to wake up voice control then say "Activate phone", or select the Phone button. You see the message Speak to your phone after the tone.

  • Page 151: Replying By Sms To A Call

    3. Select the call button to make the call. Tip: Your call history and your frequent contacts are also searched. Replying by SMS to a call Note: Android phones only. Tip: SMS stands for Short Message Service and is more commonly referred to as a text message. A text message can be a maximum of 160 characters in length.

  • Page 152: Talking To Siri Or Google Now

    About Google Now Google Now has the ability to be a voice-activated personal assistant. Talking to Siri or Google Now using your TomTom GO Camper 1. Select the Phone button. You see the message Speak to your phone after the tone.

  • Page 153: Settings

    Settings My Vehicle Important: Route planning for a specific camping vehicle types is available only when a camper map is installed. If a camper map is not installed, a car route is planned instead. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select My Vehicle. On this screen, you can set your vehicle type and dimensions.

  • Page 154: Appearance

     Select Show POI lists on map to choose which POI lists you want to show on the map. Note: Show POI lists on map is not available on all TomTom navigation devices or apps. Guidance view  Select Guidance view to change the information you see in the guidance view.

  • Page 155: 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 TomTom GO Camper restarts and applies the change. Route Bar...

  • Page 156: Guidance View

    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. Guidance view In Guidance view you can change these settings: Show current street name ...

  • Page 157: Route Planning

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

  • Page 158: Bluetooth

    If you have paired at least one phone, you see the Bluetooth settings screen with the following information: Bluetooth friendly name for your device  For example Now discoverable as TomTom GO 5200. Your phone's name  For example, Claire's phone.

  • Page 159: Updates And New Items

    The Updates & New Items button shows you how many new updates and items are available to install. The list of items includes those items you purchased in the TomTom web shop. Maps Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Maps.

  • Page 160: Sounds And Warnings

    Important: Routes and tracks cannot be stored on the same memory card as maps because different memory card formatting is used. Note: Although you can store more than one map on your TomTom GO Camper, you can only use one map at a time for planning and navigation.

  • Page 161: Voices

    Additional settings Traffic jam ahead  Traffic jam warnings in the route bar are part of TomTom Traffic. You can choose never to be warned or to always be warned when approaching a jam too quickly. When speeding ...

  • Page 162: Voice Control

    Tip: When Suggest destinations in Settings > Route Planning is switched off then this option is not visible. MyDrive MyDrive lets you connect your device to TomTom MyDrive on your computer or phone. Use MyDrive to do the following: Select a destination on your computer, tablet or phone and send it to your device.

  • Page 163: Language And Units

    Connect using MyDrive Connect  If you are already connected to the internet, you are asked to log in to your TomTom account. If you are already logged in and wish to stop your device syncing with MyDrive, you see a Stop Syncing button.
  • Page 164 This screen shows you all sorts of useful information about your model of TomTom device. This information is useful during calls to Customer Support and when renewing subscriptions using the TomTom web shop. Some of the information shown here includes: Your service subscriptions - select a service to see how long your subscription has to run ...

  • Page 165: Help

    FAQs and more. Reviews If you like using your TomTom GO Camper, why not write a review on your favourite online store? You'll help other drivers to make the best choice, and we'll learn from the feedback you give us.

  • Page 166: Getting Help

    FAQs and more. Reviews If you like using your TomTom GO Camper, why not write a review on your favourite online store? You'll help other drivers to make the best choice, and we'll learn from the feedback you give us.

  • Page 167: Product Certification

    TomTom GO Camper: 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 TomTom GO Camper, for example, ICASA.

  • Page 168: Using Mydrive Connect

    Using MyDrive Connect About MyDrive Connect The quickest and easiest way to keep your TomTom GO Camper up to date is to use a Wi-Fi connection. If you are unable to connect to the internet using Wi-Fi or you prefer to use a different method, you can connect to the internet using a USB connection to a computer.
  • Page 169 4. Install your updates and new items on your TomTom GO Camper.

  • Page 170: Tomtom Account

     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. Note: You can associate up to ten TomTom devices with one TomTom account.

  • Page 171: Addendum

    Your vehicle specifications must be entered accurately on the device. Use this device as a navigation aid only. Do not follow navigation instructions which may put you or other road users in danger. TomTom accepts no liability for damages resulting from your failure to observe this notice. Proper mounting Do not mount the device in a way that may obstruct your view of the road or your ability to control the vehicle.
  • Page 172  Rating: DC5V, 1.2A How TomTom uses your information Information regarding the use of personal information can be found at: tomtom.com/privacy. Environmental and Battery information Your device Do not disassemble, crush, bend, deform, puncture, or shred your device. Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment.
  • Page 173 Do not attempt to replace or remove the battery yourself unless the user manual clearly indicates that the battery is user replaceable. For TomTom GO Camper, a qualified professional should remove the battery. User replaceable batteries must only be used in systems for which they are specified.
  • Page 174 The information is subject to change without notice. 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 may not be copied without the prior written consent from TomTom N.V.
  • Page 175 1710.2 - 914.8 1784.8 Hereby, TomTom declares that the radio equipment type TomTom GO Camper GPS Navigation system is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/legal/declaration-of-conformity/...

  • Page 176: Copyright Notices

    Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TomTom is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
  • Page 177 Copyright ©2018, ANWB. All rights reserved.

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