TomTom GO520 User Manual

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What’s in the box

What’s in the
box

a Your TomTom

A Microphone
B Charging light
C On/Off button
D Light sensor
E Reset button
F Speaker

b Car charger c Documentation pack

d Windshield Holder e Home Dock

f RDS-TMC Traffic

Receiver

* 520T & 720T only

G Memory card slot
H USB connector
I TomTom

connector

J External antenna

connector

K Audio out

connector

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Before You
Start...

Read the entire manual

Important: You are currently reading the

Quick Start Guide. There is a full version of the
manual available as a PDF file on the CD.

Battery notes

We recommend that you fully charge your
TomTom the first time that you connect it to
the home dock. It takes up to 2 hours to charge
the battery completely.

Note: Your TomTom uses a small amount of battery
power to remember the last screen being shown
when the device is switched off.

If you do not charge your GO for a prolonged period
of time, the next time you start your GO it will show
the default starting screen. All other device settings
will still be maintained.

Switching on and off

To switch your TomTom on or off, press and
hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds. The first
time you switch on, it may take up to 20
seconds to start.

If your GO is connected to a computer using
the USB cable and you selected Yes when
your GO asked if you want to connect to your
computer, the device will automatically switch
off if you do not tap the screen for three
minutes.

Note: In rare cases, your GO may not start correctly.
If this happens, press the reset button (see

in the box on page 4) and switch on the device.

What’s

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Before You Start...

Setting up

To set up your TomTom you need to answer a
few questions by tapping the screen.

Note: Take care to select the correct language, since
the language you choose will be used for all menus
and written instructions.

The Driving View is shown in black and white
until your GO locates your current position.

The buttons on your GO are shown in full color
unless a button is currently unavailable. For
example, the button named Find alternative is
not available until you have planned a route

using Navigate to....

Windshield Holder

The windshield holder is used to install your
TomTom inside your car. To learn how to
attach the holder to your windshield, refer to
the installation poster.

Tips

• Make sure your windshield is clean and dry
before you attach the holder.

• Place the holder so that it does not interfere
with your view of the road.

• Attach the holder to an area of the
windshield where the glass is flat.

Home Dock

The home dock is used for charging your
TomTom 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 with your GO. For
information about TomTom HOME, see Using
TomTom HOME on page 13.

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Before You Start...

Back Up your TomTom

Regularly make a backup of the files on your
TomTom using TomTom HOME.

For more information about TomTom HOME,
see Using TomTom HOME on page 13.

Everyone Loves TomTom

Never leave your TomTom or accessories in
view when you leave the car or they may
become an easy target for thieves.

Secure your TomTom

You can set a password for your TomTom
which must be entered every time you start
your GO. You can set the password using
TomTom HOME.

Take care of your TomTom

It is important to take care of your GO.

• Your GO is not designed for use in extreme
temperatures and any such exposure may
cause permanent damage.

• Do not open the casing of your GO under
any circumstances. Doing so may be
dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

• Wipe or dry the screen of your GO using a
soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.

• Do not use the memory card in any device
other than a TomTom device.

download information about where the GPS
satellites are going to be for the next 7 days.

Important: Some vehicles have heat reflective

shielding in the windshield. This may prevent
your GO from locating your current position.
The TomTom External Antenna Kit (available
as an accessory) will help improve reception.

Driving View

When your TomTom starts, you are shown the
Driving View which shows your immediate
location on the current route.

Note: The Driving View is shown in black and white
until your GO locates your current position.

Improving reception

If your TomTom takes longer than 5 minutes
to find your current position, make sure that
the device is in an open space away from tall
objects such as buildings or trees.

When you connect your TomTom to your
computer, you can use TomTom HOME to

A Tap + and - to zoom in and out.
B Your current position.
C The name of the next major road or road

sign information, if applicable.

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