Page 3 - Switching on and off; Note; Windshield Mount
Before you start 2. 3 Before you start Switching on and off Install your TomTom GO navigation device in your car following the instructions in the installation section at the start of this book. To switch on your navigation device, press and hold the On/Off button until you see the start-up screen. ...
Page 4 - Important; Safety Notice
4 To attach the Windshield Mount, press the suction cup firmly against the windshield on an area where the glass is flat. Then twist the rubber grip near the base of the Windshield Mount in a clockwise direction until you hear a click. Home Dock The home dock is used for charging your TomTom GO when...
Page 5 - Choosing where to attach the Windshield Mount
Safety 3. 5 Safety Choosing where to attach the Windshield Mount Consider carefully where you place the Windshield Mount in your car. The Windshield Mount should not block or interfere in any way with the following: • Your view of the road • Any of the controls in your car • Any of your mirrors • Th...
Page 6 - Safety preferences; • Hide most menu options when driving
6 Safety preferences We recommend using the safety preferences to make your driving as safe as possible. The safety preferences include, for example, the following options: • Hide most menu options when driving • Show safety reminders • Warn when driving faster than allowed You can also drive more s...
Page 7 - : For safety reasons, you should always plan a route before you; Address; - tap this button to set your destination as the center of a city; Street and house number; - tap this button to set an exact address as your; Zip code; - tap this button to enter a zip code as your destination.
Making your first journey 4. 7 Making your first journey Planning a route with your TomTom GO navigation device is easy. To plan a route, follow the steps below. Important : For safety reasons, you should always plan a route before you start your journey. 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu....
Page 8 - Tip
8 • Cross street or intersection - tap this button to set your destination as the point where two streets meet. • Spoken address - tap this button to set your destination by saying the address to your navigation device. In this example, we will enter an exact address. 4. Tap Street and house number....
Page 9 - Done; Arrival times; YES; Status bar; Status bar preferences
9 8. Your navigation device asks if you need to arrive at a particular time. For this exercise, tap NO . The route is calculated by your device using IQ Routes TM . IQ Routes is used to plan the best possible route taking into account the real average speeds measured on the roads. 9. When the route ...
Page 10 - Other navigation options
10 Other navigation options When you tap Navigate to... , you can set your destination in many ways, not just by entering the address. The other options are listed below: Local search Tap this button to use TomTom Local Search with Google search to help you find shops and businesses in and around yo...
Page 11 - Planning a route in advance; Position of
11 Planning a route in advance You can use your GO to plan a route in advance, selecting your starting point and your destination. Here are some more reasons to plan a route in advance:• Find out how long a trip is going to take before you start. You can also compare trip times for the same route at...
Page 12 - More information about a route; View
12 7. Your TomTom GO plans the route between the two locations you selected. More information about a route You can access these options for the route you last planned by tapping View route in the Main Menu or the Details button on the route summary screen. You can then select from the following opt...
Page 13 - Using voice recognition
Voice recognition 5. 13 Voice recognition Instead of tapping the screen to control your TomTom GO, you can now give instructions to your GO using your voice. For example, to increase the volume on your GO, you can say, "Increase volume." Important : To use voice recognition, you must have a ...
Page 14 - Tips; Planning a trip using your voice
14 A red bar means your voice is too loud. A grey bar means your voice is too quiet. For some phrases, your GO will always repeat the command and then ask you if the command has been correctly recognized. 3. If the command is correct, say, "Yes." If the command is incorrect, say, "No"...
Page 15 - Spoken address; to start entering an address by; Back
15 You can now enter an address using speech. Alternatively, you can tap the screen to start planning a trip, then tap Spoken address (dialog) or Spoken address to start entering an address by voice. 3. Say the city name. When you say the city name, you are then shown a list of six names that match ...
Page 16 - Voice address input; Spoken
16 Numbers should be pronounced normally. For example, you would say the number 357 as one continuous sentence, "Three hundred and fifty seven." If the number is shown incorrectly, say, "Back" or "No" or tap the Backspace key. Then say the number again. Tip : If you say, "...
Page 19 - Advanced Lane Guidance; Hide lane images
Advanced Lane Guidance 7. 19 Advanced Lane Guidance Advanced Lane Guidance Your TomTom GO helps you prepare for highway exits and intersections by showing you which lane you should be in. Note : This information is not available for all intersections or in all countries. For some exits and junctions...
Page 20 - Why change the route?; Calculate; Recalculate original; Recalculate original
Finding alternative routes 8. 20 Finding alternative routes Once you have planned a route, you may want to change something about the route, without changing your destination. Why change the route? Maybe for one of these reasons:• You can see a roadblock or a line of traffic ahead.• You want to trav...
Page 22 - Options
Browse map 9. 22 Browse map To look at the map in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map, tap Browse map in the Main Menu. You can move the map by touching the screen and moving your finger across the screen. A The scale bar B GPS button Tap this button to center the map on your c...
Page 24 - Map corrections
TomTom Map Share TM 10. 24 TomTom Map Share TM With TomTom Map Share, you can correct errors on your map and share those corrections with other people in the TomTom Map Share community as well as receive corrections made by others. If you find a street that has recently been blocked to traffic but w...
Page 25 - Making a map correction; Receiving the latest map updates; Correct a map
25 Tip : If you cannot see the Map corrections button in the Main Menu, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Making a map correction Important : For safety reasons, you should only mark a location when you are driving. Do not enter the full details of an error while you are driving. Re...
Page 26 - TomTom Map Share community; Correction preferences; Trust slider
26 The Report button is shown on the left-hand side of the Driving View. After you mark a location, you can add more information about the change when you open the Map corrections menu. For example, you are driving to a friendqs house and you notice that the name of the street you are on is differen...
Page 27 - Types of map correction
27 There are four levels of trust that you can choose. The level changes when you move the slider:• TomTom - only accept changes made by TomTom. • Trusted sources - accept changes made by TomTom and by trusted users who have been verified by TomTom. • Many users - accept changes made by TomTom, by t...
Page 28 - street; Near you; Reverse traffic
28 To make a correction to your map, tap Map corrections in the Main Menu then tap Correct a map error . The following types of corrections are shown. (Un)block street Tap this button to block or unblock a street. You can block or unblock the street in one or both directions. For example, to correct...
Page 31 - Changing the volume level; Volume
Sounds and voices 11. 31 Sounds and voices Your TomTom GO plays the following kinds of sounds:• Spoken instructions• Hands-free calls• Warnings• Music Changing the volume level You can change the volume in three ways:• Tap the bottom left hand area of the Driving View. The last spoken instruction is...
Page 32 - Using computer voices; Voice
32 Selecting a voice How do computer voices work? Your TomTom GO makes use of text-to-speech technology to generate computer voices. A text-to-speech program converts written text, for example an instruction like “Turn right”, into the sound of a human voice. The text-to-speech program looks at the ...
Page 33 - Using Bluetooth® Hi-Fi speakers; Speaker preferences; Speaker
33 • An external Bluetooth® Hi-Fi headset or speakers • Using an audio cable. • Music • The speaker inside your GO • An external Bluetooth® Hi-Fi headset or speakers • Using an audio cable. • Phone calls • The speaker inside your GO Note : If you wish to use an audio cable, a Windshield Mount with a...
Page 34 - Hidden buttons and features
Preferences 12. 34 Preferences You can change the way your TomTom GO looks and behaves. Tap Change preferences in the Main Menu. Hidden buttons and features When you first start using your TomTom GO, all the buttons are shown in the menu. The buttons for the more advanced features can be hidden. Thi...
Page 35 - Show POI on
35 Show POI on map Safety preferences What happens when I use the Turn off map display option? When you turn off the map display, instead of seeing your position on a map in the Driving View, you will only see information about the next instruction. Tap the button and select an option for when the m...
Page 37 - Volume preferences; Can my GO change the volume depending on how noisy it is in the car?; Manage Favorites; Do I need to use my actual home address for the Home location?
37 Volume preferences Can my GO change the volume depending on how noisy it is in the car? Select Link volume to noise level and your GO will change the volume according to the background noise. The noise level is constantly monitored by the microphone on your GO. If there is a lot of noise in the c...
Page 38 - Manage maps
38 Manage maps This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Manage POIs This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Prefere...
Page 40 - Brightness preferences; Show ALL menu options; Brightness; Turn brightness down when dark
40 Brightness preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Brightness preferences Tap this button to set the brightness of the screen. Move the sliders to set the brightness separately for da...
Page 42 - Quick menu preferences; Quick menu; Voice Control preferences; Guided tours
42 Quick menu preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Voice Control preferences Guided tours This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, ta...
Page 43 - Street name
43 Street name preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Set units This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in t...
Page 44 - Keyboard
44 Keyboard preferences Planning preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Then set how your GO should handle the following when planning a route:• Toll roads on the route• Ferry crossings...
Page 45 - Set owner
45 Select whether or not you want your TomTom GO to replan your route when a faster route is found while you drive. This might occur due to changes in the traffic situation. Set owner This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options...
Page 46 - Music preferences; Music
46 Music preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Start-up preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options...
Page 49 - Reset factory settings; in the Preferences menu.
49 Reset factory settings This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Reset factory settings Tap this button to restore the factory settings to your TomTom GO. All your settings, including Favorites, yo...
Page 50 - Creating POIs; Change preferences; Add POI; Add POI
Points of Interest 13. 50 Points of Interest Points of Interest or POIs are useful places on the map. Here are some examples:• Restaurants• Hotels• Museums• Parking garages• Gas stations Note : You can report missing POIs or edit existing POIs using Map Share and share your corrections with the Map ...
Page 52 - Navigating to a POI
52 Note : You can report missing POIs or edit existing POIs using Map Share and share your corrections with the Map Share community. Navigating to a POI You can use a POI as your destination. For example, if you are traveling to an unfamiliar city, you could choose a POI to help find a parking garag...
Page 53 - Showing POIs on the map
53 The table below explains the distances listed next to each POI. If you know the name of the POI, tap Find and type the name. Select it from the list when it is shown. The next screen shows more detailed information including the location of the POI on the map and the phone number of the POI, if a...
Page 54 - How can I set warnings for POIs?; Warn when near POI; Managing POIs; button is only available when all menu buttons are; Why would I want to create my own POIs?; Warn when; Manage POIs
54 How can I set warnings for POIs? 1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.2. Tap Change preferences . 3. Tap Manage POIs . Note : The Manage POIs button is only available when all menu buttons are shown. To show all menu buttons, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. 4. Tap Warn w...
Page 56 - What is an Itinerary?; In all these examples you could tap; Creating an Itinerary; Itinerary planning; Destinations are shown using this symbol.
Itinerary Planning 14. 56 Itinerary Planning What is an Itinerary? An Itinerary is a plan for a trip including more locations than your final destination. An Itinerary can include the following items:• Destination - a location on your trip where you want to stop.• Waypoint - a location on your trip ...
Page 57 - Add; Following an Itinerary
57 Note : This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. 3. Tap Add and select a location. Tip: You can add items to your Itinerary in any order and rearrange the order later. Following an Itinerary When y...
Page 58 - Start Using an Itinerary; Move item up
58 Start Using an Itinerary Tap Options , then tap Start navigation . To save an Itinerary, tap Save Itinerary . To load a saved Itinerary, tap Load Itinerary . To create a new Itinerary, tap New Itinerary and to delete one, tap Delete Itinerary . Move item up Tap this button to move the item up the...
Page 59 - How do I use Help me to phone a local service?
Help me 15. 59 Help me Help me provides an easy way to navigate to emergency services centers and other specialist services and contact them by phone. For example, if you are involved in a car accident, you could use Help me to call the nearest hospital and tell them your exact location. Tip : If yo...
Page 60 - Phone for help
60 Phone for help Tap this button to find the contact details and location of a service center. Drive to help Tap this button to navigate your way by car to a service center. Walk to help Tap this button to navigate your way on foot to a service center. Where am I? Tap this button to see your curren...
Page 61 - Connecting to Your Phone; Mobile phone; Setting up TomTom Services; Your Phone Book
Hands-free calling 16. 61 Hands-free calling Hands-free calling If you have a mobile phone with Bluetooth®, you can use your TomTom GO to make phone calls and send and receive messages. Note : Not all phones are supported or compatible with all features. For more information, go to tomtom.com/phones...
Page 62 - Making a Call; Receiving a call
62 Note : You can copy your phonebook to your TomTom GO at any time. From the Mobile phone menu, tap Get numbers from phone . Not all phones can transfer their phonebook to your GO. For more information, visit www.tomtom.com/phones/compatibility . Making a Call Once you have established a connection...
Page 63 - Sharing your TomTom GO; Call menu
63 Auto-Answer You can tell your TomTom GO to answer every call automatically after a certain time. Tap Phone preferences in the mobile phone menu, then tap Auto-answer preferences . Select when your TomTom GO will automatically answer your calls. Sharing your TomTom GO To add more phones, do the fo...
Page 65 - How can I create a Favorite?; Local search
Favorites 17. 65 Favorites What are Favorites? Favorites are places that you often visit. You can create Favorites so that you don’t have to enter the address every time you want to navigate there. They don’t have to be places you especially like, just useful addresses. How can I create a Favorite? ...
Page 67 - How can I use a Favorite?; Your GO calculates the route for you.; How can I change the name of a Favorite?; How can I delete a Favorite?; to open the Preferences menu.
67 How can I use a Favorite? You will normally use a Favorite as a way of navigating to a place without having to enter the address. To navigate to a Favorite, do the following:1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.2. Tap Navigate to... 3. Tap Favorite . 4. Select a Favorite from the list. You...
Page 68 - Using your iPod® with your TomTom GO
Music and Media 18. 68 Music and Media Using your iPod® with your TomTom GO A Windshield Mount that enables you to connect your iPod to your GO is available is a an accessory. Sound from your iPod is played through the internal speaker in your GO, or an external speaker if selected. Now Playing As s...
Page 70 - Regional availability
LIVE Services 19. 70 LIVE Services Regional availability Note : LIVE services are only available in the US. For more information on available services in your country, go to tomtom.com . Safety Notice Your TomTom GO contains a GSM/GPRS module which can interfere with electrical devices such as cardi...
Page 71 - TomTom Services
71 TomTom HOME starts and connects to your GO. 2. Open the LIVE Services section.3. Check the status of your subscription and click on the service you want to renew. You are asked to provide your payment details. 4. Enter your payment details and complete the transaction. Your subscription is renewe...
Page 73 - go to
73 For more information about LIVE Services subscription and payment terms, go to tomtom.com/services .
Page 74 - TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic 20. 74 TomTom Traffic Traffic is a unique TomTom LIVE Service for receiving up-to-date traffic information. For more information about services and subscriptions, go to tomtom.com/services . In combination with IQ Routes, Traffic helps you plan the best possible route to your destinat...
Page 75 - Minimize delays; The color of the sidebar changes depending on how old the traffic
75 It is possible that the new route may also include traffic delays, or may even be the same route as before. You can re-plan the route to avoid all delays, but this new route will take longer than the quickest route already shown. 3. Tap Done . Tip : You can let your TomTom device automatically mi...
Page 76 - Making commuting to work easier; The home location you set here is not the same as the home location
76 In the example, the sidebar shows you that there are two incidents ahead. To re-plan your route to avoid these incidents, tap the sidebar to open the TomTom traffic menu, then tap Minimize traffic delays . Note: To make the Traffic sidebar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These inci...
Page 78 - Traffic incidents; only. You cannot use Traffic to avoid them.
78 Traffic incidents Traffic incidents are displayed as small symbols on the Driving View and the Traffic sidebar. There are two type of symbols:• Symbols shown in a red square are incidents that Traffic can help you to avoid. • Symbols shown in a red triangle are weather related and are for informa...
Page 79 - Traffic menu; Traffic; in the Main Menu. The following buttons are available:; Replan; button of the
79 Traffic menu To open the Traffic menu, tap the Traffic sidebar in the Driving View or tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu. The following buttons are available: Minimize traffic delays Tap this button to re-plan your route based on the latest traffic information. Show traffic on route Tap this but...
Page 80 - Installing TomTom HOME; MyTomTom Account
Introducing TomTom HOME 21. 80 Introducing TomTom HOME TomTom HOME is a free application for your computer that helps you manage the contents of your TomTom GO navigation device. It is a good idea to frequently connect to HOME to ensure you always have the latest updates on your device. You can, for...
Page 81 - Important Safety Notices and Warnings; Global Positioning System; Taking care of your TomTom device
Addendum 22. 81 Addendum Important Safety Notices and Warnings Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of t...
Page 83 - FCC Information for the User; Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
83 between the driver and the windshield other than sun visors and rearview mirrors and electronic toll collection devices.” Note: this Minnesota Stature applies to anyone driving in Minnesota, not just Minnesota residents. TomTom Inc. bears no responsibility for any fines, penalties or damage that ...
Page 84 - FCC Declaration of Conformity; Tested to comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use; that may cause undesired operation.; Responsible party in North America; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; Connected networks; this document is subject to change without notice.
84 booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No 004-000-00345-4. FCC Declaration of Conformity Tested to comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use FCC ID: S4L4CF7 IC ID: 5767A-4CF7 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is ...
