TomTom Eclipse 2 Manual

TomTom Eclipse 

What’s in the box1.
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What’s in the boxaYour TomTom
ACharging light
B On/Off button
C Touchscreen
D Connector
E Speaker
F USB connector
G Reset button
H Memory card slot
b Memory card (SD 
card) c
USB cable
d Connector cover eSleeve
f Documentation pack
AB C
DE
FGH 

Before you start2.
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Before you start
Switching on
Follow the instructions at the start of this manual to dock your TomTom in 
your car stereo. Your TomTom can also be used without docking it in your car 
stereo. A mount is available as an accessory so that you can use your 
TomTom in other cars.
The first time you switch on your TomTom, it may take up to 20 seconds to 
start. To switch off your TomTom, press and hold the On/Off button for 2 
seconds.
Setting up
To set up your navigation device, yo u...

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When you connect your TomTom to your computer, you can use TomTom 
HOME to download information about GPS satellite positions during the next 
7 days. This helps your TomTom to find your position faster.
Take care of your TomTom
Never leave your TomTom or accessories in view when you leave the car or 
they may become an easy target for thieves.
You can set a password for your TomTom which must be entered every time 
you start your TomTom.
It is important to take care of your TomTom.
• Your TomTom is...

Driving View3.
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Driving ViewWhen your TomTom starts, you are shown the Driving View along with 
detailed information about your current location.
Tap the center of the screen at any time to open the Main Menu.
Note: The Driving View is shown in black and white until your TomTom 
locates your current position.
ATap + and - to zoom in and out.
B Your current position.
C The name of the next major road or ro ad sign information, if applicable.
D Navigation instruction for the road ahead.
Tap this area to...

Making your first trip4.
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Making your first tripPlanning a route with your TomTom is easy. To plan your first route, follow the 
steps below.
Important: You should always plan your journe y before you start driving. It is 
dangerous to plan a route while driving.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
Note: The buttons on your TomTom are sh own in full color unless a button is 
currently unavailable. For  example, the button named  Find alternative... in 
the Main Menu is not available until you...

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In this example, we will enter an exact address.
4. Tap  Street and house number.
Note: When planning a trip for the first time your TomTom asks you to choose 
a state or country. Your choice is saved and used for all routes you plan.
You can change this setting at any time  by tapping the state symbol or country 
flag.
5. Start to type the name of the town where you want to go.
As you type, the names of the towns  that match what you have typed are 
shown. When your destinat ion appears in the list,...

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Your TomTom will immediately begin to guide you to your destination, using 
both spoken instructions and on-screen directions.
Arrival times
When you plan a route, your TomTom as ks you if you need to arrive at a 
particular time.
Tap  YES to enter a preferred arrival time.
Your TomTom calculates your arrival time and shows you whether you will 
arrive on time.
You can also use this information to work out when you need to leave. If your 
TomTom shows that you will arrive 30 minutes early, you can wait...

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What are the 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:
Home
Tap this button to navigate to your Home location.
You will probably use this  button more than any other.
Favorite
Tap this button to select a Favorite as your destination.
Address
Tap this button to enter an address as your destination.
Recent 
destination
Tap this button to select your destination from a list of...

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Planning a route in advance
You can also use your TomTom to plan trips in advance by selecting both your 
starting point and your destination. You could, for example, do the following:
• Find out how long a trip is going to take before you start.
• Check the route of a trip you are planning.
• Check a route for someone who is coming to visit you so you can explain  the route to them.
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
2. Tap the arrow button to...