TomTom Go Live 800 Series Reference Guide

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7. Plug the USB car charger into the power supply on your dashboard. 
8. Connect the USB cable to the car charger and your device. 
Your navigation device is now installed. The next step is to switch it on and answer a few ques-
tions.  
Switching on and off 
To switch on your navigation device, press and hold the On/Off button until you see the start-up 
screen. The first time you switch on your device, you have to hold the button down for up to 15 
seconds.  
Setting up 
Important: Take care...

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Setting up MyDrive 
To get ready to use MyDrive for the first time, do the following: 
1. On your computer, open a web browser and go to tomtom.com/getstarted. 
2. Click Get Started. 
3. Click Download MyDrive Connect. 
Follow the instructions on the screen. 
4. When prompted, connect your device to your computer using the USB cable supplied with 
your device, then switch your device on. 
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work.  
 
Note: You should...

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Device not starting 
In rare cases, your TomTom navigation device may not start correctly or may stop responding to 
your taps. 
First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your device to the car 
charger. It can take up to 2 hours to fully charge the battery. 
If this does not solve the problem, you can reset the device. To do this, press and hold the On/Off 
button until you hear the drum sound and your device restarts. This can take 30 seconds or more....

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 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 cleaners.  
Getting help to use your navigation device 
You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support.  
For warranty information, go to tomtom.com/legal.  

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Planning a route 
Important: In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are driving, you should 
always plan a route before you start driving. 
Important: If you are using a TomTom camper and caravan product, before planning a route you 
should set up your device for your vehicle. 
To plan a route on your TomTom device, do the following: 
1. Tap the screen to open the Main Menu. 
 
2. Tap Navigate to or Drive to. 
3. Tap Address. 
You can change the country or state setting...

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5. Enter the street name. 
Streets with similar names are shown in the list while you type. 
When the correct street name appears in the list, tap the name to select the destination. 
 
6. Enter the house number, then tap Done. 
 
7. The location is shown on the map. Tap Select to continue or tap Back to enter another ad-
dress. 
Important: If you are planning a caravan or camper route and no specific route can be found, 
you are asked if you want to use a car route instead. If you use a car...

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8. When the new route is shown, tap Done. 
For more information about the route, tap Details. 
To change your route, for example, to travel via a particular location or to select a new desti-
nation, tap Change route. 
 
Your device starts to guide you to your destination, using spoken instructions and on-screen 
directions.  
Route summary 
The route summary shows an overview of your route, the remaining distance to your destination 
and the remaining estimated journey time. 
To view the route...

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To view LIVE summary information, tap the LIVE tab on the route summary screen. Tap any of the 
panels for more detailed information. 
 
The LIVE tab panels show the following information: 
 Traffic on route - tap this panel to view detailed information about traffic delays and other 
incidents on your route. 
 Speed cameras or danger zones - tap this panel to open the Speed Cameras or Danger Zones 
menu. You can then report a speed camera or danger zone or change your settings for warn-...

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To take the alternative route, tap the balloon at the top of the screen. If you dont want to follow 
the alternative route, keep driving to continue to receive instructions for your original route. 
Tip: The alternative route disappears when it is no longer faster than your original route or it is 
too late for you to choose it.  
To change how you are asked about alternative routes, tap Settings and then Route planning. Tap 
Next until you reach Replanning settings.  
Selecting a route...

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 Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the 
quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city. 
 Walking route - a route designed for making the journey on foot. 
 Bicycle route - a route designed for making the journey on a bicycle. 
 Limited speed - a route based on a maximum speed. When you choose this type of route, 
you enter a maximum speed. The route and estimated time of arrival are then planned 
based on the...