TomTom Go X50 Manual

							TomTom GO 
						

							What’s in the box1.
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What’s in the boxaTomTom GO
AOn/Off button
B Microphone
C Light sensor
D Speaker
E Memory card (micro SD 
card) slot
b Active Dock cUSB car 
charger
d USB cable eDocumentation 
pack
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B
C
D
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							Before you start2.
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Before you start
Switching on and off
Install your TomTom GO navigation device in your car following the instruc-
tions 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. The first ti me you switch on your device, it may 
take a short time to start.
Setting up
When you first switch on your device, you have to answer a few questions to 
set up the device. Answer the questions by tapping the screen.
You are asked whether you make regular trips to the same locations. If you tap 
YES , you can enter these destinations as your favourite destinations. Every 
time you switch on your device, you ca n immediately select one of these loca-
tions as your destination.
To change these destinations or select a new destination, tap  Start-up 
preferences  in the Preferences menu, then select  Ask for a destination.
Device not starting
In rare cases, your TomTom GO navigation device may not start correctly or 
may stop responding to your taps.
First, check that the battery is properly charged. To charge the battery, con-
nect your device to the car charger. It ca n 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 for 15 seconds and release the button when your 
device begins to restart.
Battery notes
The battery in your TomT om GO navigation device charges when you connect 
it to the car charger or to your computer.
When you connect your device to a computer, you are asked if you want to 
connect to the computer. If you select  No and then do not tap the screen 
within three minutes, the device will auto matically switch off. This happens so 
that the battery can charge faster.
Note : You should plug the USB connector di rectly into a USB port on your 
computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 
						

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Active Dock
Use the Active Dock to install your TomTom GO inside your car.
Make sure that both the Active Dock and your windscreen are clean and dry 
before you attach the holder. Place the Active Dock so that it does not interfere 
with your view of the road or of any of the controls in your car.
To attach the Active Dock, press the suction cup firmly against the windscreen 
on an area where the glass is flat. Then twist the rubber grip near the base of 
the Active Dock in a clockwise direction until you hear a click.
GPS reception
When you first start your TomTom GO navigation device, the device may 
need a few minutes to determine your GPS position and show your current 
p o s i t i o n  o n  t h e  m a p .  I n  f u t u r e ,  y o u r  p o s i t i o n  w i l l  b e  f o u n d  m u c h  f a s t e r ,  u s u a l l y  
within a few seconds.
To ensure good GPS reception, you sh ould use your device outdoors. Large 
objects such as tall buildings can  sometimes interfere with reception.
The TomTom GO 950 includes Enhanced Po sitioning Technology or EPT. EPT 
automatically estimates your position wh en the GPS signal is lost while you 
are driving, such as when you are in a tunnel. When EPT is in use, the EPT 
symbol is shown in the Driving View.
Take care of your device
Never leave your TomTom GO navigation device or accessories on view when 
you leave the car as they may become an easy target for thieves.
You can set a password which must be entered every time you start your 
device.
It is important to take care of your device.
• Your device is not designed for use in extreme temperatures and any such  exposure may cause permanent damage.
• 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 liq- uid cleaners. 
						

							Safety3.
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Safety
Positioning the Active Dock
Consider carefully where to attach the dock in your car. The dock should not 
block or interfere with any of the following:
• Your view of the road
• Any of the controls in your car
• Any of your mirrors
• The airbag
When your navigation device is in the  dock, you should be able to reach the 
device easily without leaning or stretching. The diagrams show where you can 
safely attach the dock.
You can attach the dock to the windscr een, side window or use a Dashboard 
Mount Disk to attach the dock to your  dashboard. TomTom also offers alter-
native mounting solutions for your  TomTom navigation device. For more 
information about Dashboard Mount Disks and alternative mounting solu-
tions, go to  tomtom.com/accessories .
Installing the Active Dock
Make sure that both the Active Dock  and your window are clean and dry.
1. Press the suction cup firmly against the window on an area where the glass  is flat.
2. Twist the rubber grip near the base of the Active Dock in a clockwise direc- tion until you hear a click.
The Active Dock is now installed.
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 safely by us ing voice commands to control your 
TomTom GO. 
						

							Making your first journey4.
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Making your first journeyPlanning 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.
Note : The buttons on your navigation device are shown in full colour unless 
a button is currently unavailable.  For example, the button named  Find alter-
native in the Main Menu is not availa ble until you have planned a route.
2. Tap  Navigate to...
3. Tap  Address .
When you enter an address, you can choose from the following options:
• City centre  - tap this button to set your destination as the centre of a city 
or town.
• Street and house number  - tap this button to set an exact address as your 
destination.
• Postcode  - tap this button to enter a postcode as your destination.
Note: You can enter a postcode for any co untry. In some countries, postcodes 
are detailed enough to identify a house  on their own. In other countries you 
can enter a postcode to identify a town  or area. You will then have to enter a 
street and house number. 
						

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•Crossing 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 na vigation device.
In this example, we will enter an address.
4. Tap  Street and house number.
Note: When planning a trip for the first time your navigation device 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 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, tap the name of the town 
to set the destination.
Tip : Instead of typing the name, tap this button to say the address by 
speaking to your navigation device.
6. Start to type the street name. Tap the name when it is shown in the list. As with the name of the town, the names of the streets that match what you 
have typed are shown. When your destination appears in the list, tap the 
name of the street to set the destination.
7. Enter the house number and then tap  Done. 
						

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8 . Y o u r  n a v i g a t i o n  d e v i c e  a s k s  i f  y o u  n e e d  t o  a r r i v e  a t  a  p a r t i c u l a r  t i m e .  F o r  t h i s  exercise, tap  NO.
The route is calculated by your device using IQ Routes
TM.
IQ Routes is used to plan the best possible route using information about 
the average speeds measured on the roads.
When the route has been calculated, tap  Done.
Your TomTom GO navigation device begi ns to guide you to your destination.
Route summary
After planning a route, you see a summary of your route.
The route summary shows an overview map of your route and the total jour-
ney time including delays caused by both incidents and busy roads.
You can see the route summary at any ti me by tapping the right side of the 
status bar.
Using your voice to plan a route
Instead of tapping the screen to plan a route, you can use your voice to plan a 
route. 
For information about the different ways you can plan a route using your 
voice, see  Voice command and control .
Frequent destinations
If you often make trips to the same destinations, you can set your device to 
ask if you want to plan a route to one  of these locations every time the device 
starts. This is faster than planning a route in the normal way.
To select a new destination, tap  Start-up preferences in the Preferences menu 
then select  Ask for a destination . You are asked if you want to select a new 
destination and you then need to answer a few questions about the location.
Show my list of frequent destinat ions every time my TomTom GO starts
You can set your TomTom GO to ask if you  want to plan a route to one of your 
frequently visited destinations, every time the device starts. 
						

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To change this setting, do the following:
1. Tap Start-up preferences  in the Preferences menu and then select  Ask for 
a destination .
2. Tap  Yes, then tap Yes  again to begin entering information about the desti-
nation.
3. Select a symbol for the destination and tap  Done to set the symbol, then tap 
Yes .
Tip: If you want to choose a title of your own, select a numbered symbol.
4. Tap  Yes and if required enter a new name, then tap  Done.
5. Enter the address details in the same way you enter an address when plan- ning a route, then tap  Done.
6. If you want to set more destinations, repeat the steps above. Otherwise, tap  Done .
You are asked if you want to change the start-up image.
7. If you want to change the image, follow the instructions shown on the  screen. Otherwise, tap  No.
Every time your TomTom GO starts, you ar e asked if you want to plan a route. 
If you tap Cancel, you are shown the Main Menu.
Arrival times
When you plan a route, your TomTom GO asks you if you need to arrive at a 
particular time.
Tap  YES to enter a preferred arrival time.
Your GO 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 
GO shows that you will arrive 30 minutes early, you can wait and leave in 30 
minutes time, rather than arrive early.
Your arrival time is constantly recalculated during your journey. The status bar 
shows whether you will arrive on time or if you are going to be late, as shown 
below:
You will arrive 55 minutes before the arrival time you entered.
If the estimated arrival time is more than five minutes before 
the time you entered, it is shown in green.
You will arrive 3 minutes before the arrival time you entered. 
If the estimated arrival time is less than 5 minutes before the 
time you entered, it is shown in yellow.
You will arrive 19 minutes late.
If the estimated arrival time is later than the time you entered, 
it is shown in red. 
						

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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:
Status bar 
preferences
Ta p   Status bar preferences  in the Preferences menu, to enable or disable 
arrival time notifications.
Select the required options on the first menu screen and then tap  Done.
To enable arrival time notifications, select  Show leeway to arrival time.
Home
Tap this button to navigate to your Home location.
You will probably use this button more than any other.
Favourite
Tap this button to select a Favourite 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 places you have 
recently used as destinations.
Point of  Interest
Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI). 
Point on map
Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the 
map browser.
Latitude 
Longitude
Tap this button to enter a destination using latitude and longitude values.
Position of  last stop
Tap this button to select your last recorded position, as your destination.