TomTom GO 300, GO 500, GO 700 Quick Start Guide

TomTom GO Quick Start Guide

Contents

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What’s in the box? 4

Unpacking 4 Your TomTom GO 5 Remote control 6 Docking shoe 6

Installation 7

Assembly 7

Switching on for the first time 8

Starting up 8 Using TomTom GO 8 Using the remote control 9

How to plan your first route 10

Helping with your journey 12

What’s on the screen? 13

Finding alternative routes 14

Advanced planning 15

Preferences 16

Use night colours 16 Manage POI 17 Hide POI 17 Change Home location 17

Connecting to your phone 18

Using GO 700 or GO 500 18

More information 20

TomTom PLUS 20 General information 20

Find your way the easy way

What's in the box?

Unpacking

Unpack your TomTom GO box and identify the contents. The model number of your TomTom GO can be found on the bottom of the device itself. You should have:

• TomTom GO (1). Its main features are a

touch-sensitive LCD screen, a power (On/ Off) button, a release button (for removing TomTom GO from its cradle) and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot (included in GO 500 and GO 300 models).

• A pre-installed SD card (2) (included with

GO 500 and GO 300 models). The GO 700 includes a pre-installed hard disk.

• The component parts (3/4) of a suction-

mount cradle, for attaching to your windscreen.

• A DC power lead (5), with 12V cigarette

lighter adaptor. This is the normal way of providing power to TomTom GO when it’s in your vehicle.

• An installation poster (6), showing how

to assemble the cradle, how to fix it to your

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windscreen and how to insert TomTom GO.

• A carry case (7), for storing TomTom GO

when it’s not in your vehicle.

• A USB data cable (8) for connecting TomTom

GO to a Windows PC or Mac.

• A Microsoft Windows® and Apple Macintosh® compatible CD (9) containing documentation and optional extras.

• A Product Code Card (10) for product acti- vation, support and future map upgrades.

• This Quick Start Guide (11).

• An AC adaptor (12), included for you to charge and work with TomTom GO even when it’s not in your vehicle (included with GO 700 and GO 500 models). Note that this comes with several international pin adaptors, for use anywhere in the world. When you use the adaptor, please make sure it is cooled by placing it in a ventilated area.

• A remote control (13) (included with GO 700 model), for operating TomTom GO when out of reach. This is available as an accessory for GO 700 and GO 500 models.

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Your TomTom GO

1. Touchscreen

2. SD card slot (included on GO 500 and GO 300 models)

3. Release button

4. On/Off button

5. Charging LED

6. Speaker

7. AC-connector

8. USB-connector

9. Docking connector

NOTE: Do not expose TomTom GO to high or low temperatures. We recommend that you do not leave TomTom GO in direct sunlight for long periods or in an unattended car on sunny days. High or low temperatures can cause permanent damage. Do not attempt to service TomTom GO yourself! Do not open, puncture or disassemble it. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty. Do not leave your TomTom GO in your glove box when driving.

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Remote control

1. Volume up/down

2. OK button

3. Arrow buttons

4. Left and Right soft buttons

5. Keyboard button

6. Batteries

7. Battery compartment

Docking Shoe

1. Integrated microphone (included with GO 700 and GO 500 models).

2. Charger socket

3. External microphone socket

Assembly

Installation

1. Assemble the suction-mount cradle as shown in the installation poster.

2. Plug the small plug end of the DC power lead into the socket on the back of the cradle. Plug the other end into your vehicle’s 12V (cigarette lighter) socket.

3. Ease TomTom GO onto its cradle by locating its front edge first and then rotating back firmly until you hear a click. You’ll feel TomTom GO lock into place. The green LED on TomTom GO’s front panel will light up if the cradle is also connected to your vehicle’s 12V socket.

4. Clean the inside of your windscreen (or side window), to remove any dust and grease. Place the cradle in a suitable location on your windscreen and push the black plastic lever to the right, fixing the cradle in position.

NOTE: Some newer vehicles may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windscreen. In some cases this can prevent proper GPS signal reception. If this turns out to be a problem in your vehicle, you will need to purchase and install the TomTom External Antenna Kit (available as an accessory).

Tip: You don’t have to use the cradle if you don’t want to. If necessary, TomTom GO can be positioned on its own anywhere that’s convenient, provided that it’s safely secured.

Under normal journey conditions, the suction mount is perfectly sufficient to hold the cradle in position. Note that suction may be lost if left overnight, due to condensation and low temperature. For this reason, and for security, we recommend removing both the suction mount

cradle and TomTom GO when leaving your vehicle overnight. To remove the cradle, pull the suction mount lever to the left. If the cradle still doesn’t detach from your wind screen, tug gently on the clear plastic tab at the edge of the suction mount, to break the vacuum seal.

Tip : To activate your 12V socket, you may need to set your ignition key in an ‘Accessories’ position. Please consult your vehicle handbook. In addition, TomTom GO contains a rechargeable battery and can be used for up to 4 hours without charging, so for short journeys it may be possible to do without the DC power lead for simpler and tidier operation.

To adjust the angle of TomTom GO, slacken the adjustable knobs on the cradle and then turn it gently. In addition to tilting the cradle up and down and from side to side, you can also rotate TomTom GO in the cradle, from left to right, ±45°. When you’re happy, tighten up the knobs again.

Tip : After using TomTom GO, remove it from the cradle by pressing the release button while rotating the unit forward gently. Put it in the supplied bag. If you want to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use water or a solvent.

Switching on for the first time

Starting up

1. Refer to your installation poster for setup

2. Follow the on-screen instructions, using your

Using TomTom GO

As with many of the menus in TomTom GO, there are more options than can be shown on one screen. Try tapping on through all the different things you can do. Note that this image of the main menu may vary per model and region.

a few times, to cycle

TomTom GO starts by displaying the navigation view. The screen will appear in black and white until your TomTom GO locates your current position. Once this is done, the navigation view is shown in full colour. In future, your position will be found much faster, normally within a few seconds. Everything on TomTom GO can be accomplished easily using just your finger on the touchscreen. Importantly, you can bring up the main options menu by tapping your finger somewhere in the middle of the screen.

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finger on the touchscreen to select your preferences.

Note: Your TomTom GO does not transmit your location, so others cannot use it to track you while driving.

Note: When you use the GO for the first time we advise you to make a backup of your SD card using the backup option on the CD.

Switching on for the first time

Using the remote control

The remote control is included with the GO 700 model and is also available as an accessory for GO 700 and GO 500 models.

You can use the TomTom remote control instead of the main touchscreen in circumstances where you’d rather not reach over and tap the screen directly. The remote control uses radio waves so you don’t need to point it at your TomTom GO. Use the arrow buttons to select something on the screen and the central ‘OK’ button to activate the selected command button or icon.

You can change the loudness of the GO speaker by using the volume buttons. The two keys near the bottom of the remote control can be used to mimic the buttons appearing at the bottom left and right of the TomTom GO screen. Finally, you can use the keyboard button to make an onscreen keyboard appear or disappear, if appropriate, allowing you to search for something by name.

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