TomTom GO User Guide Safety and Regulatory Information 1. Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking 1.2 Assembly 1.3 Starting up Planning Your First Route Exploring TomTom Go 3.1 Navigate to... 3.2 Find alternative... 3.3 Clear route 3.4 Plan from A to B 3.5 Add favourite 3.6 Guided tour 3.7 Show route instructions 3.8 Show status Browsing the TomTom Go Maps 4.1 The Digital Map 4.2 Scrolling and scaling 4.3 The cursor 4.4 Cursor functions 4.5 Search functions 4.6 Map options 4.7 A real world example Setting Your Preferences 5.1 Use night colours / Use day colours 5.2 Turn off 3D display / Turn on 3D display 5.3 Turn off map display / Turn on map display 5.4 Hide POI / Show POI 5.5 Turn off sound / Turn on sound 5.6 Change volume 5.7 Maintain favourites 5.8 GPS status 2 3 2. 3. 4 7 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 6. Switch map Enable/Disable POI Change map colours Use larger keyboard / Use smaller keyboard About TomTom GO Set name display Change Home location Set metric units Left-handed lay-out / Right-handed lay-out Set schematic speed Change voice Switch Language Set clock Turn screen upside down Change brightness 16 4. 10 Connecting to Your PC 6.1 Adding and removing maps 6.2 Backing up 6.3 Voice prompts and more 6.4 Reinstalling TomTom GO software 6.5 Other selections Common Questions and Troubleshooting Battery 7. 8. 17 17 17 18 Appendix A: Specifications 5. 12 Appendix B: Tele Atlas gets you there... Contents 1 Safety and Regulatory Information Important Safety Notices and Warnings Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellitebased system that provides location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of America, who are responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any changes in GPS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the operation of your TomTom GO. TomTom B.V. cannot accept any liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS. Use With Care Use of TomTom GO for navigation still means that you need to drive with due care and attention. Aircraft and Hospitals Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many hospitals and in many other locations. TomTom GO must not be used in these environments. Battery This product uses a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60OC (140OF). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the Lithium-Ion battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at low (below 0OC/32OF) or high (over 45OC/110OF) temperatures. THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. USE TOMTOM GO ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD AND AC ADAPTER FOR BATTERY CHARGING. To recycle your TomTom GO unit, please see your local approved TomTom service centre. This Document Great care was taken in preparing this manual. Constant product development may mean that some information is not entirely up-to-date. No liability shall be assumed for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this material. This document contains information protected by copyright. FCC Information to the User Radio and Television Interference This equipment radiates radio frequency energy and if not used properly - that is, in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual - may cause interference to radio communications and television reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver. · If you are using the equipment with a mains adaptor, plug it into an outlet which is on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important This equipment was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of shielded cables and connectors between it and the peripherals. It is important that you use shielded cable and connectors to reduce the possibility of causing radio and television interference. Shielded cables, suitable for the product range, can be obtained from an authorised dealer. If the user modifies the equipment or its peripherals in any way, and these modifications are not approved by TomTom, the FCC may withdraw the user's right to operate the equipment. For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: "How to Identify and Resolve RadioTV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 Stock No 004-000-00345-4. Do not use this product on board aircraft, or in hospitals, without first obtaining permission. FCC Declaration of Conformity Tested to Comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use. TomTom GO has been tested to - and complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible party: TomTom, Inc. 150 Baker Ave Concord, MA 01742 Tel: 978 287 9555 Fax: 978 287 9522 Toll Free: 866 4 TOMTOM (866 4 866 866) (The Toll Free number does not work outside of the US) Emissions information for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CE Marking This product fully satisfies the requirements for CE marking when used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment. [DL2] R&TTE Directive This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directive 99/5/EC (declaration available at www.tomtom.com). 2 1. Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking Under normal journey conditions, the suction mount is perfectly sufficient to hold the cradle in position. Note that suction may be lost if left overnight, due to condensation and low temperature. For this reason, and for security, we recommend removing both the suction mount cradle and TomTom GO when leaving your vehicle overnight. To remove the cradle, pull the suction mount lever towards you. If the cradle still doesn't detach from your windscreen, tug gently on the clear plastic tab at the edge of the suction mount, to break the vacuum seal. Plug the small plug end of the DC power lead into the socket on the back of the cradle. Plug the other end into your vehicle's 12V (cigarette lighter) socket. To activate your 12V socket, you may need to use your ignition key in an 'Accessories' position. Please consult your vehicle handbook. Note that TomTom GO contains its own internal rechargeable battery. For short journeys it may be possible to do without the DC power lead for simpler and tidier operation. Ease TomTom Go onto its cradle by locating its front edge first and then rotating back firmly until you hear a click. You'll feel TomTom GO lock into place. The green LED on TomTom GO's front panel will light up if the cradle is also connected to your vehicle's 12V socket. To adjust the angle of TomTom GO, slacken the three adjustable knobs on the cradle and then turn it gently. In addition to tilting the cradle up and down and from side to side, you can also rotate TomTom GO in the cradle, from left to right, ±45°. When you're happy, tighten up the three knobs again. After using TomTom GO, remove it from the cradle by pressing the release button while rotating the unit forward gently. Put it in the supplied bag. If you want to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use water or a solvent. Unpack your TomTom GO box and identify the contents. You should have: · (1) TomTom GO itself. Its main features are a touch-sensitive LCD screen, a power (On/Off) button, a release button (for removing TomTom GO from its cradle) and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot. · A (2) carry case, for storing TomTom GO when it's not in your vehicle. · An (3) AC adapter, included for you to charge and work with TomTom GO even when it's not in your vehicle. Note that this comes with several international pin adapters, for use anywhere in the world. When you use the adaptor, please make sure it is cooled by placing it in a ventilated area. · An (4) SD card, containing map data. · An (5) installation poster, showing how to assemble the cradle, how to fix it to your windscreen and how to insert TomTom GO. · An (6) installation CD, containing PC connection software and extra maps. · The component parts of a suction-mount (7/8) cradle, for attaching to your windscreen. · A (9) DC power lead, with 12V cigarette lighter adapter. This is the normal way of providing power to TomTom GO when it's in your vehicle. · A (10) USB data cable for connecting TomTom GO to a Windows PC. · This (11) manual. · A (12) registration card. You can use it to register your unit or, if you prefer, enter the same information online at www.tomtom.com Touchscreen SD card slot Eject button On/Off button Speaker AC-connector USB-connector Docking connector Do not expose TomTom GO to high temperatures. We recommend that you do not leave TomTom GO in direct sunlight for long periods or in an unattended car on sunny days. High temperatures can cause permanent damage. Do not attempt to service TomTom GO yourself! Do not open, puncture or disassemble it. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty. 1.2 Assembly To get started, assemble the suction-mount cradle as shown in the installation poster. Place the cradle in a suitable location on your windscreen or side window and push the black plastic lever away from you, fixing the cradle in position. Note that some newer vehicles may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windscreen. In some cases this can prevent proper GPS signal reception. If this turns out to be a problem in your vehicle, you will need to purchase and install the TomTom active antenna kit. You don't have to use the cradle if you don't want to. If necessary, TomTom GO can be positioned on its own anywhere that's convenient, provided that it's safely secured. 3 Note that the GPS receiver is in the top part of TomTom GO and you should keep your hands away from this if you want the best possible reception. 1.3 Starting up Insert the supplied SD card into the slot on the right hand side of TomTom GO, with the label side up. Finally, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. TomTom GO will ask you a series of oneoff questions, so that it can present information in the way you like. TomTom GO is easy to use and can be operated using just your fingertip. Just answer each question by tapping the appropriate answer on the screen. Don't worry about changing your mind about any of the answers later on, as you can do all this and more in TomTom GO's preferences section. When you get to the screen asking you to choose a voice for TomTom GO, note that there may be a variety of voices for your chosen language. For each, tap on the 'Test' button and then simply pick the one you find the clearest, tapping the 'Done' button when you're happy. Chapters 3 to 7 go into more detail and will show you all the things TomTom GO can do for you. 2. Planning Your First Route You'll want to plan and drive your first route as soon as possible, of course. This chapter takes you through the few operations that you need to know in order to plan and follow a route from your current position to any address of your choice. Move outside to your vehicle, if you haven't already done so. TomTom GO's screen displays your current position on its map, represented in a '3D' view, from a driver's perspective. In other words, it tries to mimic ...