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  • Page 1 TomTom GO CLASSIC User Manual 17.6...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sending information to TomTom ................10 Memory card slot ....................11 Device not starting ....................11 Charging your device .................... 11 Caring for your TomTom GO CLASSIC ............... 12 TomTom services About TomTom services ..................13 Connecting a smartphone Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device? ........... 15 Connecting a smartphone ..................
  • Page 3 Advanced Lane Guidance ..................37 Time-dependent speed limits .................. 38 TomTom MyDrive About TomTom MyDrive ..................39 Logging in to TomTom MyDrive ................39 Saving and restoring your personal navigation information ..........40 About TomTom Road Trips ..................40 Quick search Choosing which search to use .................
  • Page 4 Creating a map change report from a marked location ..........113 Types of map change ................... 114 Speed Cameras About TomTom speed cameras ................116 Crossing into another area or country ............... 116 Speed camera warnings ..................116 Changing the way you are warned ................118 Reporting a new speed camera ................
  • Page 5 Crossing into another area or country ............... 120 Danger zone and risk zone warnings ................. 120 Changing the way you are warned ................121 Reporting a risk zone ..................121 Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones ............122 My Places About My Places ....................
  • Page 6 UsingTomTom MyDrive Connect About TomTom MyDrive Connect ................145 Setting up TomTom MyDrive Connect ............... 145 Connecting to the internet using TomTom MyDrive Connect ........... 145 TomTom account Addendum Copyright notices...

  • Page 7: Welcome To Navigation With Tomtom

    Welcome to navigation with TomTom This User Manual explains all you need to know about your new TomTom GO CLASSIC. To learn about getting started with your device and installing it in your vehicle, we recommend that you read the Get going chapter.

  • Page 8: Features

    Here are the main features of your TomTom GO CLASSIC and shortcuts to more information. Updates using Wi-Fi® Get the latest TomTom maps and software for your TomTom GO CLASSIC with built-in Wi-Fi. No computer needed. Learn more: About updates and new items TomTom Services via smartphone Activate live services like traffic by connecting to your smartphone using the TomTom MyDrive app.

  • Page 9: Get Going

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

  • Page 10: Safety Notice

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

  • Page 11: Memory Card Slot

    Updates & New Items in the Settings menu. When your TomTom GO CLASSIC 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.

  • Page 12: Caring For Your Tomtom Go Classic

    Caring for your TomTom GO CLASSIC 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 cleaner...

  • Page 13: 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 is not connected to Traffic, the Traffic symbol has a cross.
  • Page 14 To switch on automatic syncing using TomTom 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 15: Connecting A Smartphone

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

  • Page 16: Disconnecting A Smartphone

    6. Select the question mark in the bottom right of the screen. 7. Select Don't want to use the app? Follow these instructions. 8. On your phone, go to Bluetooth settings. Wait for your TomTom device to appear in the list shown on your phone. Tap it to pair.

  • Page 17: Personal Area Networks

    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 CLASSIC cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, also check the following: Your phone is shown on your TomTom GO.

  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Connection

    Connecting to Wi-Fi Important: Wi-Fi connections that require a web sign-in are not supported on the TomTom GO CLASSIC. These types of Wi-Fi connections are frequently found in public places, for example in hotels, shops and restaurants. To connect to a Wi-Fi network, do the following: 1.

  • Page 19: Forgetting A Wi-Fi Network

    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. If this happens, go to Maps in the Settings menu and download the map again.

  • Page 20: Installing Updates And New Items

    Map Share updates These updates are created from changes made and shared by other TomTom users and contain the following changes or updates: Speed limits  Street names  Recently blocked and unblocked roads  Traffic directions  Turn restrictions ...
  • Page 21 Tip: Logging in to use Updates and New Items also logs you in ready for using TomTom MyDrive.

  • Page 22: 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 CLASSIC 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 23 8. Traffic information. Select the traffic incident to display more information. Note: Traffic information is only available if your TomTom GO CLASSIC has TomTom Traffic. 9. Your route, if you have planned a route. Select the route to clear it, change the route type, add a stop or save changes to your route.

  • Page 24: 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 CLASSIC starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location.

  • Page 25: The Route Bar

    7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel to open the quick menu. Note: If your TomTom GO cannot find your location the symbol appears grey. Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.

  • Page 26: Distances And The Route Bar

    Petrol stations that are directly on your route.  TomTom Traffic incidents.  TomTom Speed Cameras and Danger Zones.  Rest stops directly on your route.  You can choose the information you see on your route. The symbols are in the order that they occur on your route. For traffic incidents, the symbol for each incident alternates between showing the type of incident and the delay in minutes.

  • Page 27: Navigation Buttons

    Report a new speed camera  Change a speed limit  Avoid a blocked road  See your current location or your latitude/longitude if not on a named road.  Navigation buttons On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following navigation buttons are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to other buttons and symbols: Note: Not all features are supported on all devices.
  • Page 28 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 29: Smaller Buttons And Symbols

    The following buttons and symbols are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to the navigation buttons: Select this button to open the Help Menu. The Help Menu contains help about using your TomTom GO CLASSIC, together with other information about your device, for example, map version, device serial number and legal information.
  • Page 30 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. This symbol shows that your TomTom GO is connected to Traffic. This symbol shows that your TomTom GO is not connected to Traffic.

  • Page 31: Volume Control

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

  • Page 32: Changing The Text And Button Size

    Pinch to zoom Touch the screen with your thumb and a finger. Move them apart to zoom in or move them together to zoom out. Example of when to use this: Zooming in and out on the map. Tip: Pinch to zoom isn't available on all devices. If pinch to zoom isn't available, use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.

  • Page 33: Traffic

    Your TomTom GO CLASSIC regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If traffic jams, heavy rain, snow or other incidents are found on your current route, your TomTom GO will offer to replan your route to try and avoid any delays.

  • Page 34: 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 CLASSIC isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Tomtom Mydrive

    TomTom MyDrive is the easy way to set a destination, share locations and favourites, and save your personal navigation information.TomTom MyDrive synchronises your TomTom GO CLASSIC with your TomTom account. You can use TomTom MyDrive in a web browser on a computer or as a mobile app on a smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 40: Saving And Restoring Your Personal Navigation Information

    TomTom account. If you reset your TomTom GO, or log in to TomTom MyDrive on a different device, your saved personal navigation information is restored to your TomTom GO or the different device.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43 Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses and POIs are shown. 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.

  • Page 44: Working With Search Results

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

  • Page 45: About Postcodes

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

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48 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 49 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. Residential area Border crossing Bus station...

  • Page 50: Planning A Route Using Quick Search

    Using destination prediction What is destination prediction? Your TomTom GO 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 51 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 52 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 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 56 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 57: 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 CLASSIC, you must be connected to TomTom services.
  • Page 58 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 59: Planning A Route Using The Map

    Tip: You can save a route using My 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: 1.

  • Page 60: 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 My Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.
  • Page 61 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 62: 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 CLASSIC. 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Finding A Car Park

    A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Remove Starting Point. Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point. The original starting point is removed from your route. Changing the starting point into a stop 1.
  • Page 66 2. Select Parking. The map opens showing the locations of car parks. If a route is planned, the map shows car parks near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map shows car parks near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of car parks by pressing this button: You can select a car park from the list to locate it on the map.

  • Page 67: Finding A Petrol Station

    If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the whole map. 3.
  • Page 68 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 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 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: Working With Search Results

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

  • Page 74: About Postcodes

    When you show the address or POI 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78: Planning A Route Using Step By Step Search

    Using destination prediction What is destination prediction? Your TomTom GO 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 79: 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 assumes a yes. To respond yes, select Yes. Your device plans a route to your destination.

  • Page 80: Planning A Route To A Poi

    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. 7.
  • Page 81 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 82: 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 83 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 84: 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 CLASSIC, you must be connected to TomTom services.
  • Page 85 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 86: Planning A Route Using The Map

    Tip: You can save a route using My 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: 1.

  • Page 87: 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 My Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.
  • Page 88 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 89: 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 CLASSIC. 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 90: 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 91: 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 92 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 93: 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 94 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 95 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 96 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 97: 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 98 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 99: 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 My 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 100: Avoiding Part Of A Route

    Avoiding part of a route If part of a road is blocked or you wish to avoid part of a route, you can select a specific section of a route to avoid. 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2.

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: My Routes

     track as closely as possible, ignoring your preferred type of route and traffic conditions, and any traffic on the route. You can edit tracks using TomTom MyDrive. Tracks can be imported and exported from your device. Tip: Tracks have a dotted arrow! Important: Routes and tracks cannot be stored on the same memory card as maps because different memory card formatting is used.

  • Page 105: 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 CLASSIC so you can travel that same route  again and get navigation instructions.

  • Page 106: 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 107 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 108: 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 109: 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 TomTom MyDrive on your device.

  • Page 110: 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 CLASSIC. To export one or more tracks, do the following: 1.

  • Page 111: 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 112: 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 CLASSIC 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 113: 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 114: 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 115 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 116: Speed Cameras

    Crossing into another area or country When you drive into an area or country that does not permit speed camera warnings, your TomTom GO CLASSIC switches the TomTom speed cameras service off. You will not receive speed cameras warnings in those areas or countries.
  • Page 117 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Danger Zones

    Danger Zones About danger zones and risk zones The TomTom Danger Zones service warns you about danger zones and risk zones on your route when you are in France. Since 3rd January 2012, it has been illegal to receive warnings about the position of fixed or mobile speed cameras when you are driving in France.

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 CLASSIC receives all zone updates in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are sent to your TomTom GO automatically.

  • Page 123: My Places

    You can add a location to My Places directly in My Places, by selecting a location from the map, by searching for a location or by marking a location. You can upload community POI lists using TomTom MyDrive and choose to show the POI locations on the map.

  • Page 124: Changing Your Home Location

    Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work,  then select Set. Setting your home or work location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your home or work location. 2.

  • Page 125: Adding A Location From 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. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2.

  • Page 126: Adding A Location To My Places Using Search

    The location you added is shown with a marker on the map. Adding a location to My Places using search 1. Search for a location. 2. Select the location then select Show on map. 3. When the map view shows the location, select the pop-up menu button. 4.

  • Page 127: Using Community Poi Lists

    1. Select Appearance in the Settings menu. 2. Select Show POI lists on map. You see a list of all the POI lists stored on your TomTom GO. 3. Select the POI list that you always want to see on your map.
  • Page 128 Your POI list locations have been removed from the map.

  • Page 129: Smartphone Notifications

    Read Aloud - select this button to have the message read aloud.  Tip: To find out which messaging apps are supported visit: tomtom.com/connect Switching off messages If you don't want to see message notifications, you can switch them off using one of the two methods below.
  • Page 130 2. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Bluetooth Connections. If you have a phone connected you see the Bluetooth Setting screen. 3. Select your phone name. 4. Slide the toggle for Smartphone messages to turn messages on or off.

  • Page 131: Settings

     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 132: 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 CLASSIC restarts and applies the change. Route Bar...

  • Page 133: 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 134: 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 135: Bluetooth

    Data for Traffic & other services  Switch on this feature to get Traffic, Speed Camera updates and TomTom MyDrive. Note: This setting is only shown for smartphone-connected phones. Smartphone messages ...

  • Page 136: 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 137: 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, you can only use one map at a time for planning and navigation.

  • Page 138: 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 139: Mydrive

    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 TomTom MyDrive, you see a Stop Syncing button.

  • Page 140: System

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

  • Page 141: Help

    Select this setting to control power saving options on your TomTom GO. Your information & privacy  Some features require information to be sent to TomTom or stored on your device. You are asked the following questions: Use my location and the information I enter to receive TomTom services ...
  • Page 142 FAQs and more. Reviews If you like using your TomTom GO, 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 143: Getting Help

    FAQs and more. Reviews If you like using your TomTom GO, 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 144: Product Certification

    TomTom GO CLASSIC: 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, for example, ICASA.
  • Page 145 UsingTomTom MyDrive Connect About TomTom MyDrive Connect The quickest and easiest way to keep your TomTom GO CLASSIC 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 146 4. Install your updates and new items on your TomTom GO.
  • Page 147  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 148 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 149  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 150 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 CLASSIC, a qualified professional should remove the battery. User replaceable batteries must only be used in systems for which they are specified.
  • Page 151 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 152 2402 - 2480 2412 – 2472 Hereby, TomTom declares that the radio equipment type TomTom GO CLASSIC 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 153 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®.

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