TomTom GO710 User Manual

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TomTom Traffic

The Traffic Message Channel (TMC)

The TMC is not a TomTom service, but is
offered free-of-charge in many countries. TMC
transmits traffic information as a radio signal.
To use TMC you need to buy the TomTom
TMC Antenna.

Note: TomTom is not responsible for the
availability or quality of traffic information
provided by TMC. TMC is not available in all
countries or regions.

Setting up TMC

To start using TMC, connect the TMC antenna
to the windshield mount. Plug the TMC
antenna into the TomTom connector.

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You can get traffic information in two ways:

Traffic

• From TomTom Traffic

• From the Traffic Me ssage Channel (TMC)

TomTom Traffic

TomTom Traffic is a TomTom PLUS service.
To use TomTom Traffic you must have a
mobile phone with Bluetooth and a wireless
data connection, for example, GPRS.

TomTom Traffic takes the most up-to-date
information from the best local sources. Take
advantage of the free trial to try TomTom
Traffic. For more information, see the
TomTom PLUS leaflet.

Note: TomTom Traffic is not available in all
countries. Visit www.tomtom.com/plus to check
availability in your country.

Setting up TomTom Traffic

To receive TomTom Traffic, first establish a
connection between your mobile phone and
your TomTom GO. See Connecting to Your
Phone on page 16. Then do the following:

1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.

2. Tap Enable Traffic.

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TomTom PLUS is a collection of services that

PLUS

keep you informed and entertained while
you’re on the road.

You can subscribe to a range of extras and
downloa d t he m e it he r d ir ec tl y to your GO or to
your computer and then transfer them to your
GO.

Tips

• New services are being added regularly.
Use TomTom HOME or visit
www.tomtom.com/plus to find out
what’s available.

• To download TomTom PLUS services
to your GO, you need a mobile phone
with Bluetooth and a wireless data
connection (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS or
CDMA). Your mobile operator may
charge you for using a wireless data
connection.

• Not all services are available in all
countries. For more information, visit

www.tomtom.com/plus

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TomTom PLUS

Traffic

Get the fastest and most
reliable updates from local
sources.

Safety cameras

Be smart and stick to the
speed limit.

Maps

Download detailed maps of
any city in the world or even
whole countries.

Voices

Get instructions from John
Cleese and many other
funny voices.

Buddies

Instant messaging and
navigation meet.

Audiobooks

Let famous narrators read
you the latest best sellers.

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Using TomTom HOME

Using
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Using TomTom HOME, you can, for example,

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HOME

do the following:

• Make and restore backups of your
TomTom GO.

• Manage the maps, voices, POIs and other
extras on your GO.

• Transfer music and photos to your GO.

• Read the full version of the user manual,
available in 21 languages.

• Plan trips in advance.

• Buy TomTom PLUS services and manage
your subscriptions.

Installing TomTom HOME

To install TomTom HOME, insert the CD
supplied with your GO into your computer.

If the installation does not start, open the CD
directory on your computer and double-click
the file Setup.

Connect the home dock to your computer with
the USB cable and place your TomTom GO on
the home dock.

When you install TomTom HOME,
AudibleManager® is also installed. With
AudibleManager® you can browse and buy
Audiobooks and put them on your GO.

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