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Speed camera warnings 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
Switch on Speed camera warnings to see and hear speed camera warnings as you drive.   
Cameras 
Note: This feature is not available when you are in France. 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
Select Cameras to set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras. You can set 
whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding. 
Tip: When Speed camera warnings in Settings > Sounds & Warnings switched off then this option 
is not visible. 
 
Hazards 
Note: This feature is not available when you are in France. 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
Select Safety warnings. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of 
danger zones and safety hazards. You can set whether you want to be warned, never warned or 
warned only if you are speeding. 
 Danger zones 
This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones.  
 Accident blackspots 
This type of warning is given for a place where road traffic accidents have historically been 
concentrated.  
 Risk zones 
This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones. 
 Traffic jams 
Traffic jam warnings in the route bar are part of TomTom Traffic. You can choose never to be 
warned or to be warned when approaching a jam too quickly. 
 When speeding 
This warning is given as soon as you exceed the speed limit by more than 5 km/h or 3 mph. 
When you are speeding, the speed panel also turns red in the guidance view.   
						

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Screen touch sounds 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
Switch on Screen touch sounds to hear a click when you select an item or touch a button. The click 
sound means that your selection or touch has been understood.  
Voices 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voices.  
 
Choosing a voice 
Select Choose a voice to change the voice that gives spoken directions and other route instructions. 
A wide range of voices are available. There are computer voices which can read street names and 
other information directly from the map and there are recorded voices which have been recorded 
by actors. 
Note: Computer voices are not available in all languages. 
If you need a computer voice and your language is unavailable, then you are asked to choose from 
a list of installed computer voices available for the country you are in. 
Instruction settings 
 Read aloud arrival time 
Use this setting to control whether your arrival time is read aloud. 
 Read aloud early instructions 
For example, if you switch on this setting, you could hear early instructions such as After 2 km 
take the exit right or Ahead, turn left. 
Note: When a recorded voice is chosen, you see only this setting because recorded voices 
cannot read out road numbers, road signs, etc. 
 Read aloud road numbers 
Use this setting to control whether road numbers are read aloud as part of navigation instruc-
tions. For example, when road numbers are read aloud, you hear Turn left onto A100. 
 Read aloud road sign information 
 Use this setting to control whether road sign information is read aloud as part of navigation 
instructions. For example, Turn left onto A302 Bridge Street towards Islington. 
 Read aloud street names 
Use this setting to control whether street names are read aloud as part of navigation instruc-
tions. For example, when street names are read aloud, you hear Turn left Graham Road to-
wards Hackney. 
 Read aloud foreign street names  
Use this setting to control whether foreign street names are read aloud as part of navigation 
instructions, such as Turn right Champs Élysées. For example, an English computer voice can 
read and pronounce French street names but pronunciation may not be completely accurate.   
						

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Voice Control 
Note: Voice control is not supported on all devices or in all languages. 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voice Control. 
 
 Start voice control when I say Hello TomTom 
Select this setting to start voice control when you say the wake-up phrase. The default wake-up 
phrase is Hello TomTom, but you can make your own wake-up phrase. 
 Change the wake-up phrase 
Use this setting to make your own wake-up phrase. 
 Use voice to accept an alternative route 
Use this setting to control the ability to accept an alternative route by using your voice. When 
an alternative route can save you time, the number of minutes is also spoken and not just 
shown on the screen. 
 Use voice to choose suggested destination 
Use this setting to control whether voice control is used to both to offer and accept destination 
suggestions. If this setting is switched off, voice control is not used for destination suggestions. 
Tip: When Suggest destinations in Settings > Route Planning is switched off then this option is 
not visible. 
 
Language and Units 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Language & Units.  
 
On this screen, you can change the following settings: 
 Language 
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 GO. 
When you change the language setting, the voice automatically changes and units are set to 
automatic.    
 Country 
You can see your currently selected country on this screen. Select this setting to change the 
country. When you change the country, the time/date format, distance units and voice are 
changed automatically. The list includes the countries from the maps currently installed on your 
device. 
 Keyboards 
Select this setting to choose from a list of available keyboards. 
You use the keyboard to enter names and addresses, such as when you plan a route or search 
for the name of a town or a local restaurant. 
 Units 
Select this setting to choose the units used on your device for features such as route planning. If 
you want the units to be set by the GPS, select Automatic. 
 Time and date  
						

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The time and date are automatically set by satellite clocks but you can change the format of 
both the time and date using these settings.  
System 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select System.  
 
On this screen, you can change these settings: 
 About 
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 
before expiry. 
 Serial number. 
 Installed maps. 
 Free memory space. 
 GPRS status for always connected devices. 
 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 
If you agree, you can use the following features if they are supported by your device: 
TomTom MyDrive 
Traffic 
Download speed camera locations 
Quick Search 
Send speed camera reports 
 Keep journey history on this device for optional features  
If you agree, your device suggests destinations if the feature is supported by your device. If 
you disagree at a later time, your historical route information is removed. This means that if 
you want to receive suggested destinations again at a later time, the feature has to relearn 
your driving patterns before it can start suggesting destinations. 
 Battery settings 
Select this setting to control power saving options on your GO. 
 Format memory card 
If your device has a memory card slot, you can format a memory card so it can be used for 
TomTom maps and other TomTom content. 
 Reset 
Select this setting to delete all your saved places and settings and restore the standard factory 
settings to your TomTom GO. This includes the language, voice settings, warning settings and 
theme. The contact book from your phone is also deleted. 
This is not a software update and will not affect the version of the software application in-
stalled on your GO.   
						

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Help 
Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. 
 
On this screen, you can see the following information: 
 About 
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 
before expiry. 
 Serial number. 
 Installed maps. 
 Free memory space. 
 GPRS status for always connected devices. 
 Legal & privacy information 
For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal. 
 Where to get more help 
Go to tomtom.com/getstarted to see videos, FAQs and more. 
 
Reviews 
If you like using your GO, why not write a review on your favourite online store? Youll help other 
drivers to make the best choice, and well learn from the feedback you give us.  
						

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Help 
Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. 
 
On this screen, you can see the following information: 
 About 
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 
before expiry. 
 Serial number. 
 Installed maps. 
 Free memory space. 
 GPRS status for always connected devices. 
 Legal & privacy information 
For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal. 
 Where to get more help 
Go to tomtom.com/getstarted to see videos, FAQs and more. 
 
Reviews 
If you like using your GO, why not write a review on your favourite online store? Youll help other 
drivers to make the best choice, and well learn from the feedback you give us. 
Getting Help  
						

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Finding product certification information on your device 
To find product certification information, such as the ICASA-approved certification number, do the 
following on your GO: 
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 GO, for example, ICASA. 
Product certification  
						

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About MyDrive Connect 
MyDrive Connect is a desktop-based application that lets you manage your TomTom account and the 
devices associated with your account. 
You dont need MyDrive connect to keep your GO up to date. When you have a Wi-Fi connection you 
can update you device over Wi-Fi. 
If you are unable to connect to the internet using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi or prefer to use a different 
method, you can connect to the internet using a USB connection to a computer. 
Note: You can associate up to ten TomTom devices with one TomTom account. 
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your GO to 
MyDrive Connect. 
Tip: If you have a compatible navigation device, you can also use TomTom MyDrive to set a 
destination, share locations and favourites, and save your personal navigation information. 
 
Setting up MyDrive Connect 
To get ready to use MyDrive Connect for the first time, do the following: 
On your computer, open a web browser and go to tomtom.com/mydrive-connect. 
1. Click Download for Mac or Download for Windows. 
2. Save the downloaded file. 
3. Double click to open the downloaded file. 
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install MyDrive Connect. 
5. Choose your settings for automatic startup and updates. 
6. Click OK. 
7. Log in to your existing TomTom account or create an account. 
8. Enter the requested information for account creation, including your country. 
9. When prompted, connect your GO to your computer using the USB cable supplied, then switch 
your GO on. 
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your GO. Other USB cables may not work.  
Note: You cannot use the mount to connect your GO to your computer. 
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Note: You should plug the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a 
USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 
When set-up is complete, a TomTom account is created and your GO is linked to that account. 
You can now access MyDrive Connect from the notification area on your desktop. 
 
MyDrive Connect starts automatically after the account is created.   
Connecting to the internet using USB 
If you are unable to connect to the internet using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi or prefer a different method, 
you can connect to the internet using a USB connection to a computer. 
This means that you can still gain all the benefits of Syncing using TomTom MyDrive. 
To connect to the internet using USB, do the following: 
1. Make sure your computer has a working internet connection. 
2. Connect your device to your computer using the supplied cable. 
3. Open or install MyDrive Connect on your computer. For help, go to tomtom.com/getstarted. 
Once MyDrive Connect is open, your computers internet is shared with your device.   
						

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To download content and to use TomTom services, you need a TomTom account. 
You can create an account using your computer in one of the following ways: 
 On the device itself during the first time you use it or by selecting the MyDrive button. 
 By selecting the Create account button at tomtom.com. 
 By selecting the green MyTomTom button at tomtom.com. 
 By going to tomtom.com/getstarted. 
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. 
TomTom account