TomTom GO 550, GO 750, GO 950 Instruction Manual

TomTom GO

What’s in the box1.

What’s in the box

aTomTom GO

AOn/Off button BMicrophone CLight sensor DSpeaker

EMemory card (micro SD

card) slot

bActive Dock cUSB car

charger

dUSB cable eDocumentation

pack

Before you start2.

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.

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 can immediately select one of these locations 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, 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 15 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.

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.

Active Dock

GPS reception

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.

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 po sition on t he map. In f u ture, you r position w ill be foun d much fast er, usuall y within a few seconds.

To ensure good GPS reception, you should use your device outdoors. Large objects such as tall buildings can sometimes interfere with reception.

The TomTom GO 950 includes Enhanced Positioning Technology or EPT. EPT automatically estimates your position when 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.

Safety Notice

Your TomTom navigation device 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 or 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 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 liquid cleaners.

Safety3.

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 windscreen, side window or use a Dashboard Mount Disk to attach the dock to your dashboard. TomTom also offers alternative 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 direction 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 using voice commands to control your TomTom GO.

Making your first journey4.

Making your first journey

Planning 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 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 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 country. 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.

• 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 navigation 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 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. 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.

8. Your n a viga t i on de v i ce as k s if yo u need t o arri v e at a p a rticu l a r tim e . For t h is

Your TomTom GO navigation device warns you about any traffic delays and begins 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 journey time including delays caused by both incidents and busy roads.

You can see the route summary at any time by tapping the right side of the status bar.

exercise, tap NO.

The route is calculated by your device using IQ Routes

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.

LIVE snapshot

LIVE snapshot shows an overview of the information provided by LIVE services for your planned route. To explore LIVE snapshot, open the LIVE tab on the route summary screen, then tap each panel for more detailed information.

Note: Not all services are available in all countries or regions. Go to tomtom.com/services to check which services are available where you live.

Tap on the panels in the LIVE tab to see, for example, information on the following. Not all information is available in all countries:

• Traffic on route - tap this section to see details of any delays caused by inci-

dents and busy roads.

• Cheapest on route - tap this section to see the Fuel Prices menu. You can

then change your route to go via the cheapest fuel station.

• Safety cameras - tap this section to see the Safety Camera menu. You can

then report a safety camera or change the warning preferences.

Note: As well as using LIVE services in your own country, you may also be able to use LIVE services when travelling abroad. Not all LIVE services are available in all countries. For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/services.

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 destinations 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.

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.

Arrival times

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 are asked if you want to plan a route. If you tap Cancel, you are shown the Main Menu.

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.

Ta p Status bar preferences in the Preferences menu, to enable or disable

arrival time notifications.

Status bar

preferences

Select the required options on the first menu screen and then tap Done. To enable arrival time notifications, select Show leeway to arrival time.

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:

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 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.

Local search

You can choose to search for shops 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

Favourite

Address

Recent

destination

Point of Interest

Tap this button to navigate to your Home location.

You will probably use this button more than any other.

Tap this button to select a Favourite as your destination.

Tap this button to enter an address as your destination.

Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have recently used as destinations.

Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI).

Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the map browser.

Point on map

Tap this button to enter a destination using latitude and longitude values.

Latitude

Longitude

Tap this button to select your last recorded position, as your destination.

Position of

last stop

Planning a route in advance

You can use your GO to plan a route in advance, selecting your starting point and your destination.

Here are some more reasons to plan a route in advance:

• Find out how long a journey is going to take before you start.

You can also compare journey times for the same route at different times of the day or on different days of the week. Your TomTom GO uses IQ Routes when planning a route. IQ Routes calculates routes based on the real average speeds measured on roads.

• Study the route of a journey you are planning.

Prepare route

• Check a route for someone who is coming to visit you and then explain the route to them in detail.

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 to the next menu screen and tap Prepare route.

3. Select the starting point for your journey in the same way that you would select your destination.

4. Set the destination for your journey.

5. Choose the type of route that should be planned.

• Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.

• Eco route - the most fuel-efficient route for your journey.

• 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 motorways - a route which avoids motorways.

• Walking route - a route designed for making the journey on foot.

• Bicycle route - a route designed for making the journey on a bicycle.

• Limited speed - a route for a vehicle which can only be driven at a limited

speed. You have to specify the maximum speed.

6. Choose when you will make the journey you are planning. There are three options:

• Now

• Specific date and time - you will be asked to enter the date and time.

• No specific date and time If you select either Now or Specific date and time, your GO uses IQ Routes

to work out the best possible route at that time, using the real average speeds measured on roads. In this way you can compare how long a journey takes at different times of day, or on different days of the week.

7. Your TomTom GO plans the route between the two locations you selected.

More information about a route

You can access these options for the route you last planned by tapping View route in the Main Menu or the Details button on the route summary screen.

You can access these options for the route you last planned by tapping the

Details button on the route summary screen.

You can then select from the following options:

Tap this button for a list of all the turn instructions on the route.

This is very useful if you need to explain a route to someone else.

Browse as

text

Tap this button to see each turn in the journey. Tap the right and left arrows to move forwards and backwards through the journey.

Browse as

images

Browse map

of route

Show route

demo

Show route

summary

View route

Tap the screen to turn off the 3D display and view the map from above.

Tap this button to see an overview of the route using the map browser.

Tap this button to watch a demo of the journey. You can interrupt the demo at any time by tapping the screen.

Tap this button to open the route summary screen.

Tap this button to see your route.

Voice command and control5.

Voice command and control

Instead of tapping the screen to control your TomTom GO, you can now give instructions to your GO using your voice.

For example, to increase the volume on your GO, you can say, "Increase volume."

Important: To use command and control, you must have a computer voice

installed on your TomTom GO. You can install computer voices using TomTom HOME.

To view the list of available commands, tap Command and control in the Pref- erences menu and then tap What can I say?

Using voice command and control

Note: You must select a computer voice in order to use voice command and control. To select a computer voice, tap Voices in the Preferences menu, then tap Change voice. Select a computer voice.

In this example, you will use voice command and control to plan a journey to your Home address.

1. Tap the microphone button in the Driving View.

Note: To add or remove this button from the Driving View, tap Command and control in the Preferences menu, then tap Enable command and control or Disable command and control.

The microphone monitor is shown in colour, unless command and control is busy with another task.

2. When you hear a beep, say, "Navigate to Home."

When you speak, the microphone monitor shows if you are talking too loudly or quietly:

A green bar means your voice is at the right level for your device to hear your commands.

A red bar means your voice is too loud.

A grey bar means your voice is too quiet.

For some phrases, your device repeats the command, then asks you if the command has been correctly recognised.

3. If the command is correct, say, "Yes."

If the command is incorrect, say, "No" and when prompted, say the command again after the beep .

Your device plans a route from your current position to your Home address.

Tips

• The microphone switches off after a few seconds if you don’t say anything.

• You can stop your device from listening for commands either by tapping the screen or by saying any of the following commands: Back, Cancel, Quit.

• To select an item from a list, tap the screen to select the item. Voice control cannot be used to select items from a list.

Planning a journey using your voice

Important: You should always plan your journey before you start driving. It is

dangerous to plan a route while driving.

To plan a route to an address using speech, do the following:

1. Tap the voice control button in the Driving View.

2. When you hear a beep, say, "Navigate to address."

When you speak, the voice control monitor shows if you are talking too loudly or quietly:

A green bar means your voice is at the right level for your GO to hear your commands.

A red bar means your voice is too loud.

A grey bar means your voice is too quiet.

For some phrases, your GO will always repeat the command and then ask you if the command has been correctly recognised.

You can now enter an address using speech.

Alternatively, you can tap the screen to start planning a journey, then tap

Spoken address (dialogue) or Spoken address to start entering an address

by voice.

3. Say the city name.

When you say the city name, you are then shown a list of six names that match what you said.

Your GO tells you the name at the top of the list. If the name you hear is correct, then say, "Done" or "OK" or "Yes" or "One" or tap on the name.

If the city name you hear is not correct, but the name appears in the list, then say the number next to the correct name or tap on the correct name.

For example, if the correct name is Rotterdam and this name is number two in the list, you could say, "Two" or tap on the name, Rotterdam.

If the city name is not shown in the list, then say "Back" or "No" or tap the

Back button to return to the previous screen. Then say the city name again.

Note: You need to say numbers in the same language that is used for menu buttons.

4. Say the street name.

Your GO states the name shown at the top of the list. If the name you hear is correct, then say, "Done" or "OK" or "Yes" or "One" or tap on the name.

Note: Different locations may have similar names, such as a road that has multiple postcode locations. In such cases, all of these locations are shown in the list and you need to look at the screen and select the correct location.

If the name you hear is incorrect but the correct name is shown in the list, then say the number next to the correct name or tap on the streetname.

If the streetname is not shown in the list, say "Back" or "No" or tap the Back

button to return to the previous screen. Then say the street name again.

5. Say the house number.

Numbers should be pronounced normally. For example, you would say the number 357 as one continuous sentence, "Three hundred and fifty seven."

If the number is shown incorrectly, say, "Back" or "No" or tap the Backspace key. Then say the number again.

Tip: If you say, "Back" when there are no numbers shown on the screen, then

your GO will return you to the previous screen.

When the number is shown correctly say, "Done" or "OK." Alternatively, enter the number by tapping the screen.

To select a crossroads as the location, say, "Crossing".

Note: You need to say numbers in the same language that is used for menu buttons.

6. Your GO asks if you need to arrive at a particular time. For this exercise, tap

NO.

The route is calculated by your GO.

7. When the route has been calculated, tap Done.

Voice address input

Important: You should always plan your journey before you start driving. It is

dangerous to plan a route while driving.

Spoken

address

(dialogue)

Spoken

address

If you don’t use voice control to start planning a journey, you can still enter an address using speech.

To start planning a journey, tap Navigate to... in the Main Menu, then tap Address.

To enter your destination using your voice, tap one of these buttons:

Tap this button to enter an address using only speech. Using this option, your GO can recognise the following:

• Commands: Yes, No, Back, Done, OK, Crossing.

• Street names.

•Place names.

• Numbers: Numbers should be pronounced as individual numerals. For example, to say the number 35, say, "Three" and then say, "Five."

Using Spoken address (dialogue), you can enter information without tap-

ping the screen.

Tap this button to enter an address using both speech and by tapping the screen. Using this option your GO can recognise the following:

• Street names.

•Place names.

Using Spoken address is typically faster than using Spoken address (dia- logue).

You can use speech to enter destinations wherever you see this button.

You can use speech to enter these types of destination:

• City centre - to say the centre of a city or town, tap the speech button at

the bottom of the keyboard.

• Street and house number - to say an address, tap the speech button at

the bottom of the keyboard.

• Crossing or intersection - to say the point where two streets meet, tap

the speech button at the bottom of the keyboard.

When this button is shown in grey, you cannot use speech to enter an address.

Note: Postcode address entry is not possible using speech.

Your GO recognises place and street names spoken using the local language and pronunciation.

It is not possible to use voice address input to say place and street names in all countries.

Driving View6.

Driving View

When your TomTom GO device starts, you are shown the Driving View along with detailed information about your current position.

Tap the centre of the screen at any time to open the Main Menu.

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

ATap + and - to zoom in and out. BQuick menu - you can enable the quick menu in the Preferences menu.

CYour current position. DRoad sign information or the next street name. ETraffic sidebar. FBattery level indicator. GMicrophone button for voice command and control. HThe time, your current speed and the speed limit, if known.

Tap this part of the status bar to change the volume and hear the next spoken instruction.

IThe name of the street you are on. JNavigation instruction for the road ahead.

Tap this part of the status bar to change between 2D and 3D views of the Driving View.

KThe remaining journey time, the remaining distance and your estimated

arrival time.

Tap this part of the status bar to open the route summary screen.

To change the information shown in the status bar, tap Status bar preferences

in the Preferences menu.

Driving View symbols

The following symbols are shown in the Driving View:

EPT - this symbol is shown when your device is using EPT to estimate your current location. EPT is only used when you have no GPS reception.

Note: EPT is not supported on all devices.

Mobile phone not connected - this symbol is shown when the selected mobile phone is not connected to your device. You must have already established a connection to this phone.

Sound off - this symbol is shown when the sound is switched off.

To switch on the sound, open the preferences menu and tap Turn on sound.

Battery - this symbol shows the battery level. When the battery is low and requires charging, the battery symbol is empty. You should charge your navigation device as soon as possible.

Compass - the compass is shown when the compass is enabled.

To enable or disable the compass, adjust the setting in the status bar preferences.

Arrival - this symbol is shown when you arrive at your destination.

Advanced Lane Guidance7.

Advanced Lane Guidance

Your TomTom GO helps you prepare for motorway exits and junctions by showing you which lane you should be in.

Note: This information is not available for all junctions or in all countries.

For some exits and junctions, an image shows the lane you should be in. To

turn the images off, tap Hide lane images in the Preferences menu.

For other exits and junctions, your GO shows the lane you should take in the

status bar. To turn this guidance off, tap Change preferences in the Main Menu, then tap Status bar preferences. Clear the checkbox for Show lane guidance.

Finding alternative routes8.

Finding alternative routes

Once you have planned a route, you may want to change something about the route, without changing your destination.

Why change the route?

Maybe for one of these reasons:

• You can see a roadblock or a line of traffic ahead.

• You want to travel via a particular location, to pick someone up, stop for lunch or fill up with petrol.

• You want to avoid a difficult junction or a road you don’t like.

Ta p Find alternative... in the Main Menu to change the route that is cur-

rently planned.

Find alterna-

tive...

Calculate

alternative

The Find alternative... button is also shown in the route summary screen

after you plan a route.

Tap this button to calculate an alternative to the route already planned.

Your GO will look for another route from your current location to your destination.

If you decide you would prefer to use the original route after all, tap Recal-

culate original.

Avoid

roadblock

Why would I need to do this?

Apart from the roads near your position and near your destination, the new route will use totally different roads to reach your destination. This is an easy way of calculating a totally different route.

Tap this button if you can see a roadblock or a line of traffic ahead. You then have to choose how much of the route ahead you want to avoid.

Choose from the different options: 100m, 500m, 2000m, 5000m. Your GO will recalculate your route avoiding the section of the route for the distance you selected.

Don’t forget that once a new route is calculated, you may have to turn off the road you are on very soon.

If the roadblock suddenly clears, tap Recalculate original to return to your

original route.

Travel via...

Recalculate

original

Avoid part of

route

Tap this button to change your route so that it passes a particular location, perhaps to pick someone up on the way. When you do this, a marker is shown on the map for the location you choose the travel via.

You choose the location you want to pass in the same way as you choose a destination. So you can select from all the same options: for example,

Address, Favourite, Point of Interest and Point on map.

Your GO will calculate a new route to your destination that passes the location you chose. Unlike your final destination, your GO does not inform you when you pass by this location.

Using this button, you can only travel via one location. If you want to pass more than one, use an Itinerary.

Tap this button to return to the original route without deviations to avoid roadblocks or travelling via particular locations.

Tap this button to avoid a part of the route. Use this button if you see that your route includes a road or junction you don’t like, or which is wellknown for traffic problems.

You then choose the road you want to avoid from a list of the roads on your route.

Minimise

delays

Tap this button to recalculate your route so that it avoids traffic problems as much as possible. Your GO will check if there are any traffic problems on your route and work out the best route to avoid the problems.

Note: This button is only available with TomTom Traffic enabled.

Browse Map9.

Browse Map

To look at the map in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper

map, tap Browse map in the Main Menu.

You can move around the map by dragging it using your finger on the screen.

1. The scale bar

2. Traffic - current traffic incidents. Use the Options button to select whether traffic information is shown on the map. When traffic information is shown on the map, POIs and Favourites are not shown.

3. Marker

Markers point towards and show the distance to your current location, your home location and your destination.

Tap a marker to centre the map on the marked location.

To set your own marker, position the cursor on the required location on the

map, tap the cursor button and then tap Set marker position.

4. Options

5. The cursor

6. The Find button

Tap this button to find specific addresses.

7. The Cursor button

Tap this button to navigate to the cursor position, make a Favourite of the cursor position, or find a Point of Interest near the cursor position.

8. The zoom bar

Zoom in and out by moving the slider.

Options

Tap the Options button to set the information shown on the map. You can

choose to show the following information:

• Points of interest. Tap POI below the list of options to select which POIs are

shown.

• Favourites

• Traffic - when traffic information is shown on the map, POIs and Favourites

are not shown.

Tap Advanced to show or hide the following information:

• Names

• Markers - markers point to your current location, your home location and

your destination. The marker shows the distance to the location. Markers are shown when the location they point to are off the screen.

Tap a marker to centre the map on the location pointed to by the marker.

You can also set your own marker. Tap the cursor button, then tap Set marker position to place a marker at the cursor position.

• Coordinates

10.

TomTom Map Share

With TomTom Map Share, you can correct errors on your map and share those corrections with other people in the TomTom Map Share community, as well as receiving corrections made by others.

Note: TomTom Map Share is not available in all regions. For more information, go to tomtom.com/mapshare.

Map corrections

There are two types of map correction:

• Corrections that are immediately shown on the map. These include, chang-

• Corrections that are reported to TomTom but not shown immediately on

This type of correction is investigated by TomTom and once verified, is included in the next map release. These corrections are therefore not shared with the Map Share community.

ing the traffic flow of a street, blocking or renaming a street and adding or editing POIs.

This type of change is immediately shown on your own map. You can hide these corrections at any time in the Map Share preferences menu.

your map. These include, missing streets, errors in motorway entrances and exits and missing roundabouts.

Making a map correction

Important: For safety reasons, you should only mark a location when you are

driving. Do not enter the full details of an error while you are driving.

1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu.

2. Tap Correct a map error.

Correct a map

error

A list of possible map corrections is shown.

3. Select the type of correction you want to report.

Note: If you tap Add missing POI or Report other error you will be asked for some additional information before the next step.

4. Select the method you want to use for selecting the location of the correction.

5. When you have found the location, tap Done.

6. Enter correction or confirmation of correction now.

Receiving the latest map updates

When you connect your TomTom GO to your computer, TomTom HOME automatically downloads any available map corrections and sends any changes you have made, to the Map Share community.

There are several types of corrections which can be set in the Correction preferences menu.

Marking a map error while on the move

Important: For safety reasons, you should only mark a location when you are

driving. Do not enter the full details of an error while you are driving.

If you notice an item on your map that needs attention, you can mark the loca-

tion using the Report button and then enter the details when you are no longer

driving.

To show the Report button in the Driving View or in the quick menu, do the

following:

1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu.

2. Tap Correction preferences.

3. Tap Done and then tap Done again.

4. Select Show report button, then tap Done. The Report button is shown on the left-hand side of the Driving View. After

you mark a location, you can add more information about the change when

you open the Map corrections menu.

For example, you are driving to a friend's house and you notice that the name of the street you are on is different from the one on your map. To report the

change, tap the Report button and your GO will save your current location.

You can then send the correction to TomTom Map Share when you have finished your journey.

TomTom Map Share community

To join the Map Share community, do the following:

1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu.

2. Tap Download corrections made by others.

3. Tap Join.

When you connect your GO to your computer, TomTom HOME downloads new corrections and sends your corrections to the Map Share community.

Important: Connect your device to your computer regularly and use TomTom

HOME to check for new updates.

Correction preferences

The correction preferences set the way TomTom Map Share works on your device.

You can set the following preferences:

• Use the trust level slider to choose the types corrections from the Map Share community you want to use on your maps.

• Decide if you want to share your corrections with others.

• Show or hide the report button in the Driving View.

To set your preferences, Map corrections in the Main Menu.

Tip: If you later decide you want to remove corrections from the map, clear

the checkbox next to the types of correction you want to remove. If you clear all the checkboxes, your map returns to the original state before the first correction.

Accepting map corrections

You can set the type of map corrections you want added to your map. To do

this, tap Correction preferences in the Map corrections menu.

There are four levels of corrections that you can choose. The level changes when you move the slider:

• TomTom - only accept changes made by TomTom.

• Trusted sources - accept changes made by TomTom and by trusted users

who have been verified by TomTom.

• Many users - accept changes made by TomTom, by trusted users who have

been verified by TomTom and changes made by a high number of Map Share community members.

• Some users - accept changes made by TomTom, by trusted users who

have been verified by TomTom and all changes that have been made by Map Share community members.

Types of map correction

There are several types of correction that you can make to a map.

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