TomTom Home 2 Manual

							TomTom GO 
						

							What’s in the box1.
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What’s in the boxaTomTom GOAOn/Off button
BMicrophone
CLight sensor
DSpeaker
EMemory card (micro SD card) 
slot
bWindshield Mount
cAdhesive disk for Windshield 
MountdUSB car charger
eHome DockfDocumentation pack
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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 
instructions 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 time you switch on your device, it may 
take a short time to start.
To set up your device you need to answer a few questions by tapping the 
screen.
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, 
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 for fifteen seconds and release the button when 
your device begins to restart.
Battery notes
The battery in your TomTom GO navigation device charges when you connect 
it to the car charger or to your computer.
The light next to the On/Off button is orange while the battery is charging and 
is green when the battery is fully charged.
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 automatically switch off. This happens so 
that the battery can charge faster.
Note: You should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your 
computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor.
Windshield Mount
Use the Windshield Mount to install your TomTom GO inside your car.
Make sure that both the Windshield Mount and your windshield are clean and 
dry before you attach the mount. Place the Windshield Mount so that it does 
not interfere with your view of the road or of any of the controls in your car. 
						

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To attach the Windshield Mount, press the suction cup firmly against the 
windshield on an area where the glass is flat. Then twist the rubber grip near 
the base of the Windshield Mount in a clockwise direction until you hear a 
click.
Home Dock
The home dock is used for charging your TomTom GO when it is not in the car 
and for connecting your GO to your computer.
When connected to your computer, you can use TomTom HOME to manage 
your GO.
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 reception of a strong GPS signal, you should use your device 
outdoors. Large objects such as tall buildings can sometimes interfere with 
reception.
Important: Some vehicles have heat reflective shielding in the windshield 
which may prevent your navigation device from locating your position.
The TomTom External Antenna Kit (available for purchase as an accessory) 
can help to improve reception.
Safety Notice
Your TomTom GO contains a GSM/GPRS module which can interfere with 
electrical devices such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and aviation 
equipment.
Interference with these devices may endanger the health or life of others.
Do not use near unprotected electrical units nor in areas where the use of 
mobile telephones is prohibited, such as hospitals and airplanes.
Take care of your device
Never leave your TomTom GO navigation device or accessories on view when 
you leave the car or they may become an easy target for thieves.
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 
liquid cleaners. 
						

							Safety3.
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Safety
Choosing where to attach the Windshield Mount
Consider carefully where you place the Windshield Mount in your car. The 
Windshield Mount should not block or interfere in any way with the following:
• Your view of the road
• Any of the controls in your car
• Any of your mirrors
• The airbag
Y o u  s h o u l d  b e  a b l e  t o  r e a c h  y o u r  G O  e a s ily when it is in the Windshield Mount 
without leaning or stretching. The diagrams show where you can safely attach 
the Windshield Mount.
You can attach the Windshield Mount to the windshield, side window or use a 
Dashboard Mount Disk to attach the Windshield Mount to your dashboard. 
TomTom also offers alternative mounting solutions for your TomTom device. 
For more information about Dashboard Mount Disks and alternative mounting 
solutions, go to www.tomtom.com/accessories.
Installing the Windshield Mount
Make sure that both the Windshield Mount 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 Windshield Mount in a clockwise 
direction until you hear a click.
The Windschield Mount is now installed. 
						

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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 using 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 color unless a 
button is currently unavailable.  For example, the button named Find 
alternative in the Main Menu is not available 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 center - tap this button to set your destination as the center of a city 
or town.
•Street and house number - tap this button to set an exact address as your 
destination.
•Zip code - tap this button to enter a zip code as your destination.
Note: You can enter a zip code for any country. In the UK and the Netherlands, 
ZIP codes are detailed enough to identify a house on their own. In other 
countries you can enter a zip code to identify a town or area. You will then 
have to enter a street and house number. 
						

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•Cross street 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 navigation device.
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 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 destination 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 and tap on the street when it appears 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 taking into account the real 
average speeds measured on the roads.
9. When the route has been calculated, tap Done.
Your TomTom GO navigation device will warn you about any traffic delays 
and 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 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 trip. 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.
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. 
						

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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:
Local search
Tap this button to use TomTom Local Search with Google search to help 
you find shops and businesses in and around your current location.
You can choose to search for stores and businesses near you, near your 
destination, near any other destination or in a city.
For example, if you are looking for a swimming pool near your current 
location, enter ’swimming pool’ and choose the best search result.
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 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.
TomTom 
Buddy
Tap this button to navigate to the last known position of a TomTom Buddy. 
Don’t forget that the Buddy may move before you reach him.