TomTom Xl 330 S Manual

TomTom XL 

What’s in the box1.
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What’s in the box
EasyPortTM mount
Car Charger
Documentation pack
USB cable
TomTom XL 

Getting started2.
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Getting startedInstall your TomTom XL in your car following the instructions on the 
installation poster at the start of this book.
To switch on your TomTom XL, press and hold the On/Off button for 2 
seconds. The first time you switch on your device, it may take a short while to 
start.  
You have to answer a few questions to set up your device.
Having problems?
In rare cases, your XL may not start correctly or may stop responding to your 
taps.
First, check that the battery is...

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You can set a password for your TomTom XL which must be entered every 
time you start your XL.
It is important to take care of your XL.
• Your XL is not designed for use in extreme temperatures and any such 
exposure may cause permanent damage.
• Do not open the casing of your XL under any circumstances. Doing so may 
be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
• Wipe or dry the screen of your XL using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid 
cleaners. 

Driving View3.
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Driving ViewWhen your TomTom XL 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 XL locates your 
current position.
ATap + and - to zoom in and out.
BYour current position.
CThe name of the next major road or road sign information, if applicable.
DTraffic bar - requires an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver (available as...

Making your first trip4.
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Making your first tripPlanning a route with your TomTom XL is easy. To plan your first route, follow 
the steps below.
Important: You should always plan your journey 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 XL 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...

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Note: When planning a trip for the first time your XL 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 destination appears in the list, tap the name of the town 
to set the destination.
6. Start to type the name of the street...

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Arrival times
When you plan a route, your TomTom XL asks you if you need to arrive at a 
particular time.
Tap YES to enter a preferred arrival time.
Your XL 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 
XL 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...

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Planning a route in advance
You can also use your XL 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 move...

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3. Select the starting point for your trip in the same way that you would select 
your destination.
4. Set the destination for your trip.
5. Choose the type of route that should be planned. 
•Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.
•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.
•Avoid freeways - a route which avoids freeways.
•Walking route - a route designed for...