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TomTom GO CLASSIC
User Manual
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Contents
Welcome to navigation with TomTom 7
Features 8
Your TomTom GO CLASSIC ..................................................................................... 8
Get going 9
Installing in your car ............................................................................................... 9
Positioning your TomTom GO CLASSIC ....................................................................... 9
S
witching on and off ............................................................................................ 9
Safety Notice ..................................................................................................... 10
Setting up ........................................................................................................ 10
GPS reception ..................................................................................................... 10
Sending information to TomTom ............................................................................. 10
Memory card slot ................................................................................................. 11
Device not starting .............................................................................................. 11
Charging your device ............................................................................................ 11
Caring for your TomTom GO CLASSIC ....................................................................... 12
TomTom services 13
About TomTom services ........................................................................................ 13
Connecting a smartphone 15
Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device? ................................................... 15
Connecting a smartphone ...................................................................................... 15
Disconnecting a smartphone ................................................................................... 16
Reconnecting a smartphone ....................................................................................
Una
ble to get a connection .................................................................................... 16
Personal Area Networks ......................................................................................... 17
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Wi-Fi connection 18
About Wi-Fi® .................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to Wi-Fi ............................................................................................ 18
Forgetting a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................................... 19
About updates and new items ................................................................................ 19
Installing updates and new items ............................................................................. 20
What's on the screen 22
The map view ..................................................................................................... 22
The guidance view ............................................................................................... 24
The route bar ..................................................................................................... 25
Distances and the route bar ............................................................................... 26
The quick menu ................................................................................................. 26
Navigation buttons ............................................................................................... 27
Smaller buttons and symbols ................................................................................... 29
Volume control ................................................................................................... 31
Using gestures .................................................................................................... 31
Changing the text and button size ............................................................................ 32
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Reordering the Main Menu buttons ............................................................................ 32
Traffic 33
About TomTom Traffic .......................................................................................... 33
About RDS-TMC ................................................................................................... 33
Looking at traffic on the map ................................................................................. 33
Looking at traffic on your route ............................................................................... 34
Traffic incidents .................................................................................................. 35
Approaching a traffic jam warning ............................................................................ 36
Avoiding a traffic jam on your route......................................................................... 36
Selecting a faster route ......................................................................................... 37
Advanced Lane Guidance ....................................................................................... 37
Time-dependent speed limits .................................................................................. 38
TomTom MyDrive 39
About TomTom MyDrive ........................................................................................ 39
Logging in to TomTom MyDrive ............................................................................... 39
Saving and restoring your personal navigation information ............................................... 40
About TomTom Road Trips ..................................................................................... 40
Quick search 41
Choosing which search to use ................................................................................. 41
Using quick search ............................................................................................... 42
About search .................................................................................................. 42
En
tering search terms ....................................................................................... 42
Working with search results ................................................................................ 44
About postcodes .............................................................................................. 45
About mapcodes .............................................................................................. 46
List of POI type icons ........................................................................................ 46
Planning a route using quick search .......................................................................... 50
Using destination prediction ............................................................................... 50
Planning a route to an address ............................................................................ 50
Planning a route to a city centre .......................................................................... 53
Planning a route to a POI ................................................................................... 55
Planning a route to a POI using online search .......................................................... 57
Planning a route using the map .......................................................................... 59
Planning a route using My Places .......................................................................... 60
Planning a route using coordinates ....................................................................... 62
Pla
nning a route using a mapcode ........................................................................ 63
Planning a route in advance ................................................................................ 64
Finding a car park ............................................................................................ 65
Finding a petrol station ..................................................................................... 67
Step by step search 71
Choosing which search to use ................................................................................. 71
Using step by step search ....................................................................................... 71
About search .................................................................................................. 71
Entering search terms ...................................................................................... 72
Working with search results ................................................................................ 73
About postcodes .............................................................................................. 74
List of POI type icons ........................................................................................ 74
Planning a route using step by step search .................................................................. 78
Using destination prediction ............................................................................... 78
Planning a route to an address ............................................................................ 79
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Planning a route to a POI ................................................................................... 80
Planning a route to a city centre .......................................................................... 82
Planning a route to a POI using online search .......................................................... 84
Planning a route using the map .......................................................................... 86
Planning a route using My Places .......................................................................... 87
Planning a route using coordinates using step by step search........................................ 89
Planning a route in advance ................................................................................ 90
Finding a car park ............................................................................................ 91
Finding a petrol station ..................................................................................... 93
Changing your route 97
The Current Route menu ...................................................................................... 97
Avoiding a blocked road ........................................................................................ 99
Avoiding part of a route ...................................................................................... 100
Finding an alternative route ................................................................................. 100
Types of route ................................................................................................... 101
Avoiding features on a route ................................................................................. 101
Avoiding an incident or route feature using the route bar ............................................... 102
Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu .............................................. 102
ng a stop to your route using the map ................................................................ 103
Addi
Deleting a stop from your route .............................................................................. 103
Skipping the next stop on your route ....................................................................... 103
Reordering stops on a route .................................................................................. 103
My Routes 104
About My Routes ................................................................................................ 104
About GPX and ITN files ....................................................................................... 104
Saving a route ................................................................................................... 105
Navigating using a saved route ............................................................................... 106
Navigating to a stop on a saved route ...................................................................... 106
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map ............................................................ 108
Recording a track ............................................................................................... 109
Navigating using a track ....................................................................................... 109
Deleting a route or a track from My Routes ............................................................... 110
Exporting tracks to a memory card .......................................................................... 110
Importing routes and tracks from a memory card ........................................................ 111
Map Share 112
About Map Share ............................................................................................... 112
Creating a map change report ................................................................................ 112
Creating a map change report from a marked location .................................................. 113
Types of map change ........................................................................................... 114
Speed Cameras 116
About TomTom speed cameras ............................................................................... 116
Crossing into another area or country ....................................................................... 116
Speed camera warnings ........................................................................................ 116
Changing the way you are warned ........................................................................... 118
Reporting a new speed camera ............................................................................... 118
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera ................................................................ 119
Updating locations for cameras and hazards ............................................................... 119
Danger Zones 120
About danger zones and risk zones .......................................................................... 120
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Crossing into another area or country ....................................................................... 120
Danger zone and risk zone warnings ......................................................................... 120
Changing the way you are warned ........................................................................... 121
Reporting a risk zone .......................................................................................... 121
Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones ...................................................... 122
My Places 123
About My Places ................................................................................................. 123
Setting your home or work location ......................................................................... 123
Changing your home location ................................................................................. 124
Adding a location from My Places ............................................................................ 125
Add a location to My Places from the map ................................................................ 125
Adding a location to My Places using search ............................................................... 126
Adding a location to My Places by marking ................................................................ 126
Deleting a recent destination from My Places ............................................................. 126
Deleting a location from My Places .......................................................................... 126
Using community POI lists ..................................................................................... 127
Smartphone notifications 129
Receiving an SMS or IM ......................................................................................... 129
Switching off messages ........................................................................................ 129
Settings 131
Appearance ...................................................................................................... 131
Display ........................................................................................................ 131
Route Bar ................................................................................................... 132
Guidance view ............................................................................................... 133
Automatic Zoom ........................................................................................... 133
Motorway exit previews .................................................................................... 133
Route Planning .................................................................................................. 134
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................... 135
Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................... 135
Updates and New Items ........................................................................................ 136
Maps ............................................................................................................... 136
Sounds and Warnings ........................................................................................... 137
Voices ............................................................................................................. 138
MyDrive ........................................................................................................... 139
Language and Units ............................................................................................. 139
em ............................................................................................................ 140
Syst
Help ............................................................................................................... 141
Getting Help 143
Help ............................................................................................................... 143
Product certification 144
Finding product certification information on your device ............................................... 144
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UsingTomTom MyDrive Connect 145
About TomTom MyDrive Connect ............................................................................ 145
Setting up TomTom MyDrive Connect ....................................................................... 145
Connecting to the internet using TomTom MyDrive Connect ........................................... 145
TomTom account 147
Addendum 148
Copyright notices 153
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Welcome to navigation with TomTom
This User Manual explains all you need to know about your new TomTom GO CLASSIC.
To learn about getting started with your device and installing it in your vehicle, we recommend that
you read the Get going chapter.
After that, you will probably want to connect to TomTom services and you can read all about that in
the TomTom services chapter. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker,
you can use TomTom services even on the routes you drive every day.
Once you've had a look around your new TomTom GO, setup a Wi-Fi® connection and see if any
new updates are available to install. We're always improving our maps and software, so check
regularly for updates.
In Quick Search and Step by step search, you can read all about how you can search for addresses,
Points of Interest and Contacts. Both types of search give the same result, so choose the type of
search that you find easiest to use.
For information about what you see on the device itself, go to What's on the screen.
To plan your first route, go to Planning a route.
Tip: There are also frequently asked questions (FAQs) at tomtom.com/support. Select your
product model from the list or enter a search term.
We hope you enjoy reading about and, most importantly, using your new TomTom GO!
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Features
Your TomTom GO CLASSIC
Here are the main features of your TomTom GO CLASSIC and shortcuts to more information.
Updates using Wi-Fi® Get the latest TomTom maps and software for your TomTom GO CLASSIC with built-in Wi-Fi. No computer needed. Learn more: About updates and new items
TomTom Services via smartphone Activate live services like traffic by connecting to your smartphone using the TomTom MyDrive app. Learn more: Connecting a smartphone
Maps We issue new maps seasonally – which include road changes and revised speed limits. Get these updates with no fuss over Wi-Fi at no extra cost. Learn more: About updates and new items
TomTom Traffic Get intelligent routes to help you avoid traffic in real-time. Learn more: Traffic
Smartphone messages Your TomTom GO CLASSIC can read aloud messages from your phone. Learn more: Smartphone
notifications
Speed Cameras Advance warnings notify you about upcoming speed cameras. Learn more: Speed Cameras
Important: The Speed Cameras service isn't available in all countries. For example, in France,
TomTom offers a Danger Zone service instead and in Switzerland, no speed camera services are
permitted at all. In Germany, you are responsible for switching the Speed Cameras service on or off.
The issue of the legality of using speed camera services in Germany and other EU countries is not
unique. You therefore use this service at your own risk. TomTom accepts no liability arising from
the use of this service.
TomTom Road Trips Discover the world's best routes, and personalise them easily so you can relax and be guided on the
drive. Learn more: Road Trips collection - sending a route to your device
TomTom MyDrive Plan your trip before you get in the car. Learn more: Syncing using TomTom MyDrive
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Get going
Installing in your car
Use the supplied mount to install your TomTom GO CLASSIC in your vehicle. Read the
instructions about positioning your device before you install your TomTom GO.
To install your TomTom GO, do the following:
1.
Connect the supplied USB cable to the mount. If the mount is integrated into your TomTom GO,
connect the USB cab
le to the device.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your TomTom GO. Other USB cables may not
work.
2.
Connect the USB cable to the USB car charger and plug this into the power supply on your
dashboard.
3.
Choose the best smooth location, on your windscreen or side window, to mount your TomTom
GO CLASSIC.
Tip: If the mount is integrated into your TomTom GO, you can easily change the rotation of
your device. Release the mount from the TomTom GO using the thumb indent. Turn the mount
around and clip it back onto the device until you hear it click.
4.
Make sure that both the suction cup on the mount and your windscreen are clean and dry.
5.
Press the suction cup of the mount firmly against your windscreen.
6.
Turn the rubber grip near the base of the mount in a clockwise direction until you feel it lock.
7.
If your mount is not integrated into your TomTom GO, place your TomTom GO in the mount,
making sure th
Dashboard adhesive disks are available as part of a range of accessories for your TomTom GO. For
more information, go to tomtom.com/accessories.
at it clicks into place.
Positioning your TomTom GO CLASSIC
Be careful where you install your TomTom GO CLASSIC. The TomTom GO shouldn't block or
interfere with any of the following:
Your view of the road.
The controls in your vehicle.
Your rear-view mirrors.
The airbags.
You should be able to reach your TomTom GO easily without leaning or stretching. In a car, you can
attach your TomTom GO to the windscreen or side window or you can use a Dashboard Mount Disk to
attach the mount to your dashboard.
Switching on and off
Sw
itching your device on
Press the On/Off button until your device starts. If the device was off you see the map view. If your
device was sleeping you see the last screen you were looking at.
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Sending your device to sleep To send your navigation device to sleep, press the On/Off button and then release it. You can also press the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off
buttons. Select Sleep to make the device sleep.
Tip: To send your navigation device to sleep when the USB cable is unplugged or whenever it is
removed from the mount, go to Battery settings in the Settings menu.
Switching your device off completely To switch off your navigation device completely, you can do one of the following:
Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off
buttons. Se
switch yo
Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 5 seconds until the device switches off.
lect Turn Off to switch off the device. Select the "back" button if you don't want to
ur device off.
Safety Notice
Some navigation devices contain 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 you or others.
If your device includes a GSM/GPRS module, do not use it near unprotected electrical units or in
areas where the use of mobile telephones is prohibited, such as hospitals and aircraft.
Setting up
Note: The language you choose will be used for all text on the screen. You can always change the
language later in Language and Units in the Settings menu.
When you first switch on your TomTom GO CLASSIC, you have to answer a few questions to set it
up. Answer the questions by touching the screen.
GPS reception
When you first start your TomTom GO CLASSIC, it may need a few minutes to determine your
position. In future, your position will be found much faster.
To ensure good satellite reception, use your TomTom GO outdoors and keep it upright. Large
objects such as tall buildings can sometimes interfere with reception.
Important: QuickGPSfix contains information about satellite positions which helps your TomTom GO
find your position faster. QuickGPSfix information is downloaded whenever your device is connected
to the internet using any method (Wi-Fi, GPRS, smartphone or USB).
Sending information to TomTom
When you first start navigating or you have reset your TomTom GO CLASSIC, your TomTom GO asks
for permission to collect some information about your use of the navigation device. The information
is stored on your TomTom GO until we retrieve it. We use it anonymously to improve our products
and services. If you use our services, we will also use your location information to deliver the
services to you.
You can change whether you send this information with us at any time by doing the following:
1.
In the Main Menu, select the Settings button.
2.
Select System.
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3.
Select Your information & privacy.
4.
Select the button to turn sending of information on or off.
Note: If you choose not to send location information to us, you will no longer receive our
services. This is because services need to send the location of your device to TomTom in order to
receive the traffic information related to where you are. The end date of your subscription
remains the same, even if you do not send this information to us.
You can find current and more detailed information at tomtom.com/privacy
.
Memory card slot
Some TomTom navigation devices have a memory card slot that is located on the side or bottom of
the device.
Before you use the memory card slot, make sure that your navigation device has the latest software
version installed by selecting Updates & New Items in the Settings menu.
When your TomTom GO CLASSIC is up to date, you can use a memory card as extra storage space to
store downloaded maps or to store routes and tracks on your device.
Important: Routes and tracks cannot be stored on the same memory card as maps because different
memory card formatting is used.
Device not starting
In rare cases, your TomTom GO CLASSIC device may not start correctly or may stop responding to
your taps.
First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your TomTom GO device to
the car charger. It can take 3 - 5 hours to fully charge the battery depending on the type of device.
Important: Do not charge your device using your vehicle's own USB port because it is not powerful
enough.
If this does not solve the problem, you can perform a reset. To do this, press and hold the On/Off
button until your TomTom GO begins to restart.
Charging your device
The battery in your TomTom GO CLASSIC charges when you connect it to your TomTom vehicle
charger, to your computer or to a USB Home Charger.
Important: Do not charge your device using your vehicle's own USB port because it is not powerful
enough.
You are warned when the battery level is low or critical. You lose your connection to some TomTom
services when the battery level is low or critical. When the battery is empty, your TomTom GO goes
into sleep mode.
Important: On device models TomTom START 42/52, TomTom START 40/50/60, and TomTom GO
51/61, the screen intentionally dims when you connect your device to your computer. The screen
also dims if you use a non-TomTom charger that does not provide enough power when charging.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your TomTom GO when charging your device. Other
USB cables may not work.
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Caring for your TomTom GO CLASSIC
It is important to take care of your device:
Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and
validate the warranty.
will in
Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaner
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TomTom services
About TomTom services
Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top of
the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right hand side.
A TomTom GO connects to TomTom services in one of two ways, depending on the model:
With a permanent connection directly from your TomTom GO. These navigation devices are
called 'Always Connected' devices.
With a connection using your smartphone. These devices are called 'Smartphone Connected'
devices.
To get TomTom services on your TomTom GO you need the following items:
Any TomTom GO.
A smartphone with a data plan from a mobile services provider.
The TomTom MyDrive app for iOS or Android™ installed on your smartphone.
A TomTom account.
Using TomTom services means that data is sent and received by your phone using your mobile
services provider.
Important: You might have additional costs when you use the internet on your phone, especially if
you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your mobile services provider for
more information.
Note: TomTom services are not available on all TomTom GO devices.
Note: TomTom services are not available in every country or region. For more information on
available services in each region, go to tomtom.com/services.
Traffic & Speed Cameras TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras on your route.
on as your device has an internet connection AND you have agreed to the information and
As so
privacy permissions, your device starts receiving traffic information and fixed and mobile speed
camera location updates.
To see information about your Traffic and Speed Camera subscriptions, open the Help screen and
select About.
To see the status of your Traffic connection, look at the top right of the Main Menu. If your TomTom
GO is not connected to Traffic, the Traffic symbol has a cross.
TomTom MyDrive TomTom MyDrive gives you control of your device by enabling you to do the following:
Select a destination on your computer, tablet or phone and send it to your device.
Sync your Places and routes with all your devices.
Keep all your data safe.
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and more...
For more info, see Syncing using TomTom MyDrive or go to mydrive.tomtom.com
.
To switch on automatic syncing using TomTom MyDrive, select Settings and then MyDrive. Connect
to the internet using one of the three methods available and then log in to your TomTom account.
Note: Some TomTom services might not be available in your current location.
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Connecting a smartphone
Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device?
If you don't have an always-connected device, connect your smartphone to your TomTom GO
CLASSIC to use these features:
TomTom services
Receive real-time traffic information, speed camera updates and TomTom MyDrive using your
phone’s d
ata connection. This feature uses approximately 7 MB of data per month.
Note: Smartphone-connected devices only. Always-connected devices receive services over
GPRS.
Smartphone messages
SMS and messages from other messaging apps on your smartphone appear on your TomTom GO.
Messages can
Connecting your phone with or without the TomTom MyDrive app You can choose to pair your iOS or Android phone to your device using the TomTom MyDrive app or
using only Bluetooth® wireless technology.
If you connect using the TomTom MyDrive app, you can use all the features listed above. If you
connect using only Bluetooth, the smartphone messages feature will not be available.
be read aloud so that you can keep your eyes on the road ahead.
Connecting a smartphone
You are prompted to connect your smartphone when you start your TomTom GO CLASSIC for the
first time, or after you have reset your TomTom GO.
Tip: You can connect more than one phone to your TomTom GO.
Connecting your phone using the TomTom MyDrive app
1.
On your smartphone, download and install the TomTom MyDrive app from
tomtom.com/mydriveapp.
2.
Open the TomTom MyDrive app. If you are not prompted to connect your phone, tap the device
symbol next to the search bar on the app main screen.
3.
Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is discoverable.
4.
On your TomTom GO CLASSIC, open the Main Menu and select Settings.
5.
Select Bluetooth.
6.
Select Add Phone.
7.
Follow the steps in the app and on your TomTom GO to pair your phone with your TomTom GO.
Your p
hone's call history and frequent contacts are imported into your navigation device.
You can easily change the phone features you want to use in Bluetooth in the Settings menu.
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Connecting your phone using only Bluetooth If you connect using only Bluetooth, the smartphone messages feature will not be available.
1.
Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is discoverable.
2.
Switch on the Personal Area Network (PAN) on your phone.
3.
On your device, open the Main Menu and select Settings.
4.
Select Bluetooth.
5.
Select Add Phone.
6.
Select the question mark in the bottom right of the screen.
7.
Select Don't want to use the app? Follow these instructions.
8.
On your phone, go to Bluetooth settings. Wait for your TomTom device to appear in the list
shown on y
9.
On your device, select Pair to accept the pairing request from your phone. If you have an
iPhone dev
10.
Select Done.
Your phone's call history and frequent contacts are imported into your navigation device.
our phone. Tap it to pair.
ice you must also accept the second pairing request.
Disconnecting a smartphone
You can disconnect your phone in the following ways:
Switch off Bluetooth on your phone.
Switch off or reset your TomTom GO CLASSIC.
Select Bluetooth in the Settings menu. Select your phone. Select Unpair to disconnect your
device from your phone.
Remove your device from the Bluetooth paired device list if you want to remove it permanently.
Clearing the pairing history To clear the pairing history on your device, g
Bluetooth pairings under Paired Device.
The pairing history on your phone can be cleared in the Bluetooth settings of Android/iOS.
o to Settings, then Bluetooth and delete the previous
Reconnecting a smartphone
Your TomTom GO CLASSIC will remember your phone and find it automatically when your phone's
Bluetooth is switched on and the phone is in range of your navigation device.
Tip: Open the MyDrive app to use the smartphone messages feature.
ur TomTom GO syncs your call history and phone contacts again.
Yo
Unable to get a connection
To check the connection status of your phone, do the following:
1.
Select Bluetooth in the Settings menu.
The features that are currently connected are listed next to your phone.
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2.
If no features are shown, select the phone you want to connect to.
3.
Make sure all the toggles are switched on, or select the option to find out more information
about ho
If your TomTom GO CLASSIC cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection,
also check the following:
Your phone is shown on your TomTom GO.
Your phone's Bluetooth is switched on.
Your data plan with your mobile services provider is active, and you can access the internet on
your p
w to connect.
hone.
Personal Area Networks
Sm
artphone-connected devices only
Your phone shares its internet connection by using the phone's Bluetooth® and Personal Area
Network (PAN) functions.
Depending on your phone's Operating System, this network, or PAN, might be called one of the
following names:
Personal Hotspot
Tethering or Bluetooth Tethering
Tether or Bluetooth Tether
The PAN function is probably already in your phone's Operating System, or you can download an app
to create a PAN.
Note: Some mobile service providers don't allow their users to use a PAN. If your phone doesn't
have the PAN function, you should contact your service provider for more information.
Please check the user guide for your phone if you are having trouble finding the settings.
For more help, go to tomtom.com/connect.
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Wi-Fi connection
About Wi-Fi®
The easiest way to manage your maps, software and all your device content is over a Wi-Fi
connection.
Your device can be updated using Wi-Fi without the need to connect to a computer. It remembers
previously connected Wi-Fi networks so you can keep your device up to date when you are in range
of that network.
Before you begin, make sure that you have access to an unrestricted Wi-Fi network, such as a
personal home network. Please be aware that updating over a public Wi-Fi network, such as in an
airport or hotel, is not recommended because the updates can be large and the network connection
may not be stable.
Tip: If you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network or your Wi-Fi network is slow or not stable, you
can use a USB connection to update using TomTom MyDrive Connect on your computer.
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Important: Wi-Fi connections that require a web sign-in are not supported on the TomTom
GO CLASSIC. These types of Wi-Fi connections are frequently found in public places, for
example in hotels, shops and restaurants.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, do the following:
1.
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Wi-Fi.
You see a list of available Wi-Fi networks and saved Wi-Fi networks that are currently out of
range.
Tip: Scroll down to go to the list of out-of-range saved networks.
2.
Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to. If the network is secure enter the
password. If no p
Tip: For advanced options for a Wi-Fi network see Wi-Fi in the Settings menu.
3.
Select Done, then select Connect.
It may take a few moments for your device to connect to the Wi-Fi network. If it takes too long,
please ch
Once your device has successfully connected to the Wi-Fi network, you see the status Connected
under the Wi-Fi
Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top
of the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right hand side.
eck the identity and password you used for the Wi-Fi network.
assword is required, you are connected straight away.
network name.
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Forgetting a Wi-Fi network
To forget a Wi-Fi network from your list of available networks do the following:
1. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Wi-Fi.
You see a list of available Wi-Fi networks and saved Wi-Fi networks that are currently out of
range.
Tip: Scroll down to go to the list of out-of-range saved networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to forget.
3. Select Modify then select Forget.
Your device is disconnected from the Wi-Fi network.
Note: The Wi-Fi network still appears in the list, but your device will not automatically connect to it.
About updates and new items
A red exclamation mark in the Settings button shows you that updates or new items are available.
Tip: You may also be offered a system software update when you add a new map.
The following updates or new items can be offered:
System software updates A System software update is a software update for the device itself. You see an explanation about
why the update is required and which features are changing or being added, if any.
If you have not used your device for a long time, you may get asked to install a required software
update when you use your device again. If you don't install the update, the following issues can
occur:
Your device cannot be told about any updates and no further updates would be possible.
Your device cannot show the details of the required software updates, for example, size,
version, etc.
Your device cannot add or delete any maps.
Map updates When a map
update is offered, install it as soon as possible so that you always drive with the latest
map.
The existing map is deleted before the map update is installed. If you cancel a map update then you
will no longer have the map on your TomTom GO. If this happens, go to Maps in the Settings menu
and download the map again.
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Map Share updates These updates are created from changes made and shared by other TomTom users and contain the
following changes or updates:
Speed limits
Street names
Recently blocked and unblocked roads
Traffic directions
Turn restrictions
For more information, see Map Share
.
Speed Camera updates When a Speed Camera update is offered, you can choose which countries on your map you want to
update.
Voices You may also be offered new voices as an update.
Installing updates and new items
Note: If Wi-Fi is not available or is not stable, you see instructions on how to get updates using a
USB
connection to your computer.
Tip: When updating using Wi-Fi, we recommend that you keep your device connected to a power
supply.
Tip: Press the On/Off button to switch off the screen and save battery power while downloading
an update.
To select and install updates and new items, do the following:
1. Select Updates & New Items.
The Updates & New Items button shows you how many new updates and items are available to
install.
2. Select the items and updates that you want to install. The list includes items you purchased in
the TomTom web shop.
3. Log in to your TomTom account when asked to do so.
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Tip: Logging in to use Updates and New Items also logs you in ready for using TomTom
MyDrive.
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What's on the screen
The map view
The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as
your TomTom GO CLASSIC has found your GPS location.
You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move
around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons.
Important: Everything on the map is interactive including the route and the map symbols - try
selecting something and see what it does!
Tip: To open a pop-up menu for an item on the map, for example a route or a POI, select the
item to open the menu. To select a location on the map, select and hold the location until the
pop-up menu opens.
The map shows your current location and many other locations such as your My Places locations.
If you have not planned a route the map is zoomed out to show the area around your location.
If you have planned a route, your complete route is shown on the map. You can add stops to your
route directly from the map. When you start to drive, the guidance view is shown.
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1.
Back button. This button returns the map to an overview of your whole route or, if no route is
planned, mov
2.
Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the
guidance v
es the map to put your current location at the centre.
iew. When in map view while driving, the small arrow rotates to indicate your direc-
tion of travel relative to north, with north being up.
3.
Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.
4.
Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select it to add it to My Places or
search ne
ar your current location.
Note: If your TomTom GO cannot find your location the symbol appears grey.
Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.
5.
Selected location. Press and hold to select a location on the map. Select the pop-up menu
button to sh
ow options for the location, or select the Drive/Ride button to plan a route to the
location.
6.
Main Menu button. Select the button to open the Main Menu.
7.
Map symbols. Symbols are used on the map to show your destination and your saved places:
Your destination.
Your home location. You can set your home location in My Places.
Your work location. You can set your work location in My Places.
A stop on your route.
A location saved in My Places.
A marked location.
When a search for POIs near destination is done and the results are shown on the
ess important POIs are shown as black pins with white crosses.
map, l
Symbols to show your community POI locations.
Select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the menu button to see a list of
actions you can take.
8.
Traffic information. Select the traffic incident to display more information.
Note: Traffic information is only available if your TomTom GO CLASSIC has TomTom Traffic.
9.
Your route, if you have planned a route. Select the route to clear it, change the route type, add
top or save changes to your route.
a s
10.
Speed cameras or danger zones on your route. Select the speed camera or danger zone symbol
isplay more information.
to d
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11.
Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route.
The guidance view
The guidance view is used to guide you along the route to your destination. The guidance view is
shown when you start driving. You see your current location and details along your route, including
3D buildings in some cities.
Note: 3D buildings in guidance view are not available on all devices.
he guidance view is normally in 3D. To show a 2D map with the map moving in your direction of
T
travel, change the 2D and 3D default settings.
Tip: When you have planned a route and the 3D guidance view is shown, select the switch view
button to change to the map view and use the interactive features.
When your TomTom GO CLASSIC starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown
the guidance view with your current location.
1.
Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the
guidance v
your d
2.
Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.
iew. When in guidance view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to indicate
irection of travel relative to north, with north being up.
Tip: On some devices you can also pinch to zoom in and out.
3.
Instruction panel. This panel shows the following information:
The direction of your next turn.
The distance to your next turn.
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The name of the next road on your route.
Tip: To quickly remove a stop, select it in the route bar and use the
Lane guidance at some junctions.
Note: Select the instruction panel to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your
planned route.
4.
Route symbols. Symbols are used on your route to show your starting location, your stops, and
your destination.
5.
Main Menu button. Select the button to show the Main Menu.
6.
Speed panel. This panel shows the following information:
The speed limit at your location.
Your current speed. If you drive more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed
panel turns red. If yo
u drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed panel
turns orange.
The name of the street you are driving on.
The speed camera or risk zone report button.
7.
Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel
to open the qu
ick menu.
Note: If your TomTom GO cannot find your location the symbol appears grey.
Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.
8.
Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route.
The route bar
The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. It has an arrival information panel at
the top, and a bar with symbols underneath.
Tip: You can also choose to see a wider route bar showing additional route information (not
available on all devices or apps).
Note: The distance ahead shown by the route bar depends on the overall length of your route.
The arrival information panel shows the following information:
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+)
or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in
the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the
local time at your destination.
The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination.
The length of time to drive to the destination from your current
location.
A parking button is shown near the destination flag when parking is
available near yo
If you have stops on your route, select this panel to change between
ur destination.
information about the next stop and your final destination.
You can choose the information you see on the arrival information panel.
Traffic status - if your TomTom GO CLASSIC isn't receiving any traffic
information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the
arrival information panel.
The bar uses symbols to show the following information:
A faster route, if there is traffic on your route.
The stops on your route.
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pop-up menu.
Petrol stations that are directly on your route.
TomTom Traffic incidents.
TomTom Speed Cameras and Danger Zones.
Rest stops directly on your route.
You can choose the information you see
The symbols are in the order that they occur on your route. For traffic
incidents, the symbol for each incident alternates between showing the
type of incident and the delay in minutes. Select a symbol to see more
information about a stop, an incident or a speed camera. If a symbol is
shown on top of another symbol, selecting the symbols zooms in on the
on your route.
route bar to show each symbol separately. You can then select a symbol.
The total time delay due to traffic jams, weather, and other incidents on
your route, including information provided from historical road usage, is
shown above the symbols.
For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
The bottom of the route bar represents your current location and shows
the distance to the next incident on your route. In addition, you can
choose to see the current time if you switch the setting on.
Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents
will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays.
The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route
preview.
Distances and the route bar
The distance ahead shown on the route bar depends on the length of your route, or the distance
remaining on your route.
For remaining distances longer than 50 km (31 miles), only the next 50 km (31 miles) is shown.
The destination icon is not shown.
Tip: You can scroll the route bar to see your whole route (not available on iOS).
For remaining distances between 10 km (6 miles) and 50 km (31 miles), the complete distance is
shown. The destination icon is shown fixed at the top of the route bar.
For remaining distances of less than 10 km (6 miles) the complete distance is shown. The
destination icon moves down towards the chevron symbol as you get nearer to your destination.
The top half of the route bar shows twice the distance of the bottom half, as shown in the following
examples:
A remaining distance of 50 km on the route bar is split into 34 km (21 miles) at the top and 16
km (9 miles) at the bottom.
A remaining distance of 10 km on the route bar is split into 6.6 km (4 miles) at the top and 3.3
km (2 miles) at the bottom.
The route bar is constantly updated as you drive.
The quick menu
To open the quick menu, select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance
view.
You can the
Mark a location
n do any of the following:
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Select
then
In
plan
In
then
In
coordinate,
Select
included
Note
search
Report a new speed camera
Change a speed limit
Avoid a blocked road
See your current location or your latitude/longitude if not on a named road.
Navigation buttons
On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
The following navigation buttons are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to other buttons
and symbols:
Note: Not all features are supported on all devices.
Search / Drive To
Address
Point of Interest
this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest,
plan a route to that location.
: Search is used for Quick search. Drive To is used for Step by step
.
the Drive To menu, select this button to search for an address then
a route to that location.
the Drive To menu, select this button to search for a point of interest,
plan a route to that location.
Latitude Longitude
Drive Home
the Drive To menu, select this button to search for a latitude-longitude
then plan a route to that location.
this button to drive to your home location. If this button is not
in your Main Menu, go to My Places to set up your home location.
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Drive to Work
Select this button to drive to your work location. If this button is not
included in your Main Menu, go to My Places to set up your work location.
Recent Destination
Current Route /
Current Track
My Places
Select this button to open the list of your recent destinations. Select a
recent destination to plan a route to that destination.
Select this button to clear or change your planned route or track.
Select this button to show your saved places.
My Routes
Record Route
Select this button to show your saved routes.
Select this button to start or stop recording a track.
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Parking
Petrol Station Select this button to find petrol stations.
Select this button to find car parks.
Report Speed
Camera
Select this button to report a speed camera.
Select this button to open the Settings Menu.
Smaller buttons and symbols
On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
The following buttons and symbols are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to the
navigation buttons:
Select this button to open the Help Menu. The Help Menu contains help
about using your TomTom GO CLASSIC, together with other
information about your device, for example, map version, device serial
number and legal information.
Select this button to reorder the buttons in the Main Menu.
Select this button to return to the previous screen.
Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view.
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This
This
This
This
This
MyDrive
This
MyDrive
This
Wi
This
Wi
This
to
instructions
and
This
button
This
to
colours.
When
view
screen
night colours when dark.
symbol shows the status of the Bluetooth connection to your phone.
symbol shows the power level of the battery in your TomTom GO.
symbol shows that your TomTom GO is connected to Traffic.
symbol shows that your TomTom GO is not connected to Traffic.
symbol shows that your TomTom GO is connected to TomTom
.
symbol shows that your TomTom GO is not connected to TomTom
.
symbol shows that your device is connected to the internet using
-Fi.
symbol shows that your device is not connected to the internet using
-Fi.
button shows that you will hear voice instructions. Select the button
switch off voice instructions. You will no longer hear spoken route
warning sounds.
but you will still hear information such as traffic information
Tip: You can select the types of instructions you want to hear. Select
Voices in the Settings Menu and select the instructions you want to
hear.
button shows that you will not hear voice instructions. Select this
to switch on voice instructions.
button shows that the display is using day colours. Select the button
reduce the brightness of the screen and display the map in darker
driving at night or when driving through a dark tunnel, it is easier to
the screen and less distracting for the driver if the brightness of the
is dimmed.
Tip: Your device automatically switches between day and night colours
depending on the time of day. To switch off this feature, select
Appearance, then Display in the Settings menu and switch off Switch to
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This button shows that the display is using night colours. Select the button
Touch
Example
Put
Example
Flick
Example
Put
Example
map.
to increase the brightness of the screen and display the map in brighter
colours.
This button shows that you will receive messages. Select this button to
switch off messages for your current session.
This button shows that you will not receive messages. Select this to switch
on messages again.
Volume control
On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
Select and slide the volume control to change the volume of voice instructions and warnings. If the
voice instructions are switched off, the volume control will still change the volume of the warnings.
Using gestures
You use gestures to control your TomTom GO CLASSIC.
In this User Manual, you learn how to use gestures to control your TomTom GO. Below is an
explanation of each gesture.
Double tap
one finger on the screen twice in rapid succession.
of when to use this: Zooming in on the map.
Drag
Flick
Press and hold
one finger on the screen and move it across the screen.
of when to use this: Scrolling around in the map.
the tip of a single finger across the screen.
of when to use this: Scrolling a big distance on the map.
Tip: Flick isn't available on all devices.
one finger on the screen for more than 0.5 second.
of when to use this: Opening the pop-up menu for a place on the
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Touch
in
Example
Tap
Example
Pinch to zoom
the screen with your thumb and a finger. Move them apart to zoom
or move them together to zoom out.
of when to use this: Zooming in and out on the map.
Tip: Pinch to zoom isn't available on all devices. If pinch to zoom isn't
available, use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.
Tap or select
a single finger on the screen.
of when to use this: Selecting an item in the Main Menu.
Changing the text and button size
You can change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the screen, for example to make the
text easier to read and the buttons easier to use.
Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen.
To change the size of the text and the buttons, select the Settings button in the Main Menu, then
select Appearance, then select Size of text and buttons. Your device must restart to apply the
change.
Reordering the Main Menu buttons
To reorder the buttons in the Main Menu to suit your preference, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Press and hold the button you want to move for two seconds.
Tip: Alternatively, select the Edit button in the Main Menu.
The menu button is shown with left and right arrows.
3. Press the left or right arrow on the menu button to move the button to a new position in the
menu.
4. Select and move other buttons to the order you want.
5. Select Done.
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Traffic
About TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic is a TomTom service providing real-time traffic information.
In combination with historical road usage data, Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your
destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions and the weather.
Your TomTom GO CLASSIC regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If
traffic jams, heavy rain, snow or other incidents are found on your current route, your TomTom GO
will offer to replan your route to try and avoid any delays.
Important: When you approach a faster alternative route, you get a warning in the route bar and
you can see the alternative route in both the guidance view and the map view. To accept a faster
route, just steer towards the alternative route as you approach it and your device will select it.
To get TomTom services on your TomTom GO, you must be connected to the internet. You can
connect to the internet using one of the following methods:
With a permanent connection directly from your TomTom GO. These navigation devices are
called '
With a connection using your smartphone. These devices are called 'Smartphone Connected'
devices.
Wi-Fi.
Note: Some TomTom services might not be available in your current location.
Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top of
the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right hand side.
Always Connected' devices.
About RDS-TMC
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC), also known as RDS-TMC, transmits traffic information as a radio
signal and is available free of charge in many countries.
TMC is not a TomTom service, but is available when using the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver.
Note: TMC is not available in all countries. To check the availability of TMC services in your
country, go to tomtom.com/5826.
TomTom is not responsible for the availability or quality of traffic information provided by TMC.
Looking at traffic on the map
Traffic incidents are shown on the map. If several traffic incidents overlap the highest priority
incident is shown - for example, a road closure is higher priority than road works or a closed lane.
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Tip: Select an incident on the map to see more detailed information.
1.
Traffic incident that affects your route in your direction of travel.
A symbol or number at the start of the incident shows the type of incident or the delay in
minutes, f
The colour of the incident indicates the speed of traffic relative to the maximum allowed speed
at tha
show the
For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
2.
Traffic incident on your route but in the opposite direction of travel.
3.
Traffic incidents on roads that are not visible at your current zoom level.
or example 5 minutes.
t location, with red being the slowest. The stripes on the traffic jam are also animated to
speed of the traffic, where appropriate.
Looking at traffic on your route
Information about traffic incidents on your route is shown in the route bar on the right-hand side of
the map and guidance views.
The route bar
each traffic incident is located on your route. When using the map view, you can also select symbols
on the map itself.
Note: If your TomTom GO CLASSIC isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing
traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel.
Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents
will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays.
tells you about traffic delays while you are driving, using symbols to show you where
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To get more information about an incident, select an incident in the route bar. The map opens
zoomed in on the incident and an information panel opens showing detailed information about the
traffic incident.
The information shown includes:
The cause of the traffic incident - for example accident, road works, lane closure, or weather.
The severity of the incident - slow traffic, queuing traffic or stationary traffic.
The delay time.
The length of the incident.
For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
Select the back button to go back to the guidance view.
Traffic incidents
The following traffic incident symbols are used in the map view and in the route bar to show the
cause of a traffic jam:
Traffic
Accident
Dangerous conditions
Roadworks
Lane closure
Road closure
Rain
Fog
Ice or snow
Wind
The symbol or number at the start of the incident shows the type of incident or the delay in
minutes, for example 4 minutes.
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The colour of the incident indicates the speed of traffic relative to the maximum allowed speed at
that location, with red being the slowest. The stripes on the traffic jam are also animated to show
the speed of the traffic, where appropriate.
Traffic speed is 0% to 20% of the allowed speed.
Traffic speed is 20% to 40% of the allowed speed.
Traffic speed is 40% to 100% of the allowed speed.
Traffic speed is normal.
Road closed, no traffic.
Approaching a traffic jam warning
A warning is given as you approach a traffic jam. You are warned in several ways:
A warning symbol is shown in the route bar.
The route bar zooms in to the start of the traffic jam.
Your distance to the start of the traffic jam is shown in the route bar.
The colour of the road on the route bar changes to orange or red,
depending on the severity of the traffic jam.
The background colour of the route bar background changes to red if
you are driving too fast towards the traffic jam.
You hear a warning sound.
To change the way you are warned, select Sounds & Warnings in the Settings menu.
Avoiding a traffic jam on your route
You can avoid a traffic jam that is on your route.
Note: Sometimes the quickest route is still the route that has the traffic jam.
Note: It may not be possible to find an alternative route around the traffic jam if none exists.
Avoiding a traffic jam using the route bar
1. In the route bar, select the symbol for the traffic jam you want to avoid.
The traffic jam is shown on the map.
2. Select the pop-up menu button.
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3. Select Avoid in the pop-up menu.
A new route is found that avoids the traffic jam.
Avoiding a traffic jam using the map
1. On the map view, zoom in and select the traffic jam that is on your route.
The traffic jam with an information panel is shown on the map.
2. Select the pop-up menu button.
3. Select Avoid.
A new route is found that avoids the traffic jam.
Selecting a faster route
When a faster route is found, you are asked if you want to take the faster route.
Tip: To be asked to select a route, select Ask me so I can choose in the Route Planning menu in
Settings.
If you've not already selected the faster route, as you approach the faster route it is shown on the
guidance view in green. A decision symbol is shown in the route bar.
To select the faster route, take the green route shown. Your device automatically displays your new
route.
To ignore the faster route, just continue following your current route.
To get more information about the faster route, select the decision symbol in the route bar. The
map opens zoomed in on the location where you have to take the new route.
Advanced Lane Guidance
Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries.
Advanced Lane Guidance helps you prepare for motorway exits and junctions by showing the correct
driving lane for your planned route.
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As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen.
Tip: To close the lane image, select anywhere on the screen.
You can choose to see a split screen with the Guidance view on the left and lane guidance on the
right, or a full screen with only lane guidance. You can also switch off lane guidance. Go to
Appearance in Settings to change the Motorway exit previews setting.
Time-dependent speed limits
Some speed limits change depending on the time of day. For example, you may see the speed limit
near schools decrease to 40 km/h or 25 mph in the morning between 08.00 - 09.00 and in the
afternoon between 15.00 - 16.00. Where possible, the speed limit shown in the speed panel changes
to show these variable speed limits.
Some speed limits change depending on driving conditions. For example, the speed limit will
decrease if there is heavy traffic, or the weather conditions are bad. These variable speed limits are
not shown in the speed panel. The speed shown in the speed panel is the maximum speed limit
allowed in good driving conditions.
Important: The speed limit shown in the speed panel is only an indication. You must always obey
the actual speed limit for the road you are on and the conditions you are driving in.
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TomTom MyDrive
About TomTom MyDrive
TomTom MyDrive is the easy way to set a destination, share locations and favourites, and save your
personal navigation information.TomTom MyDrive synchronises your TomTom GO CLASSIC with your
TomTom account. You can use TomTom MyDrive in a web browser on a computer or as a mobile app
on a smartphone or tablet.
Important: To use TomTom MyDrive you need a compatible navigation device.
Use TomTom MyDrive to do the following:
Plan a route using the TomTom Road Trips collection.
Discover the world’s most amazing routes, from legendary coastal routes like the Great Ocean
Road to cl
Find a destination on the TomTom MyDrive map and send it to your TomTom GO.
Plan a route with stops on the TomTom MyDrive map and send it to your TomTom GO.
Sync community POI list files from the TomTom MyDrive map to your TomTom GO.
Find a POI in MyDrive and sync it with your TomTom GO.
Set a contact in your phone's contacts list as your destination.
Sync all your locations in My Places to TomTom MyDrive.
Import a track .GPX file to My Routes using TomTom MyDrive.
Automatically restore your My Places locations and POIs from TomTom MyDrive to your TomTom
GO af
assic road trips like Route 66.
ter a reset.
Logging in to TomTom MyDrive
You must log in to TomTom MyDrive to sync to your TomTom account. When you log in to your
account from your navigation device, web browser or the TomTom MyDrive app, syncing with your
TomTom account happens automatically.
Tip: Logging in to use TomTom MyDrive also logs you in to receive Updates and New Items.
Logging in to TomTom MyDrive on your TomTom GO CLASSIC
1.
In the Main Menu, select Settings.
2.
Select MyDrive.
3.
Enter the email address and password you use for your TomTom account.
4.
Select Log In.
Your TomTom GO connects to your TomTom account.
5.
Return to the map view.
Your TomTom GO automatically saves your personal navigation information to your TomTom
account.
Tip: You'll also be asked to log in the first time you start your device, and when you use Updates
& New Items.
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Logging in to MyDrive using a web browser or the TomTom MyDrive app Log in using your TomTom account email address and password. When you are logged in, you can
see your personal navigation information from your navigation devices, and you can select
destinations and create Places to sync with your navigation devices.
Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top of
the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right hand side.
Saving and restoring your personal navigation information
When you are logged in to TomTom MyDrive on your TomTom GO CLASSIC, your personal
navigation information is continuously and automatically saved to your TomTom account.
If you reset your TomTom GO, or log in to TomTom MyDrive on a different device, your saved
personal navigation information is restored to your TomTom GO or the different device.
The following personal navigation information is saved to your TomTom account:
TomTom MyDrive destinations.
All saved locations in My Places.
All imported POI place lists.
All imported tracks.
Tip: TomTom MyDrive also syncs your locations in My Places with your TomTom account. You can
see your My Places locations and the POI place lists you have imported in TomTom MyDrive on a
web browser or on the TomTom MyDrive app.
Make sure that there is at least 400 MB of free space on your device before syncing your device with
TomTom MyDrive. If there is not enough space, your TomTom MyDrive information will not be
synced. You can check the amount of available space by going to About in the Help menu on your
device.
Note: Syncing a lot of information to your device may take some time.
About TomTom Road Trips
The TomTom Road Trips collection allows you to discover the world’s most amazing routes, from
legendary coastal routes like the Great Ocean Road to classic road trips like Route 66.
Use TomTom Road Trips to do the following:
Plan a route using the TomTom Road Trips collection.
Choose from different route types such coastal, epic, mountain and holiday.
Find attractions and scenic stops along the route.
Copy the route to My Routes on your device.
Download the route as a .GPX file.
Search for "TomTom Road Trips" on the internet to learn more.
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Quick search
Choosing which search to use
The following two types of search are available:
Quick search
Start typing your destination, place or POI to immediately see a list of street names, places and
POIs that match.
Step by step search
Find your destination in easy steps. For an address, enter the city, then the street, then the
house number. For a POI, enter where you want to search, then the type of POI you want to
search for.
Both types of search give the same result, so choose the type of search that you find easiest to use.
You can change the type of search in System in the Settings menu.
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Using quick search
About search
QUICK SEARCH ONLY
You can use the search feature to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can
search for the following:
A specific address, for example, type in 123 Oxford Street, London.
A partial address, for example, type in Oxford st Lon.
A type of place, for example, type in petrol station or restaurant.
A place by name, for example, type in Starbucks.
A postcode, for example, type in W1D 1LL for Oxford Street, London.
Tip: To search for a specific street in the United Kingdom or the Netherlands, type in a postcode, then leave a space and then type in the house number. For example, 1017CT 35. For
other countries, postcodes are area-based and will give you a list of matching cities, towns and
streets in your search results.
A city to navigate to a city centre, for example, type in London.
A POI (Point of Interest) near your current location, for example, type in restaurant near me.
A mapcode, for example, type in WH6SL.TR10
Latitude and longitude coordinates, for example, type in:
N 51°30′31″ W 0°08′34″.
Entering search terms
QUICK SEARCH ONLY
Select Search in the Main Menu to start searching for addresses and POIs. The search screen opens
showing the keyboard and the following buttons:
1. Back button. Select this button to go back to the previous screen.
2. Search input box.
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Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses and POIs are shown.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if
they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë
and more.
Tip: To edit, select a word you have already typed to place the cursor. You can then insert or
delete characters.
3. Type of search button. You can search the whole of the current map, or a specific area such as a town or city, or near
your destination. Select this button to change the type of search to any of the following:
Whole map
Select this option to search the whole of your current map with no
limit to the search radius. Your current location is the centre of the
search. The results are ranked by exact match.
Near me
Select this option to search with your current GPS location as the
search centre. The results are ranked by distance.
In town or city
Select this option to use a town or city as the centre for your search.
You need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard. When
you have selected the town or city from the results list, you can
search for an address or POI in that city.
Along route
When a route has been planned, you can select this option to search
along your route for a specific type of location, for example, petrol
stations. When prompted, enter the type of location and then select it
in the right-hand column to carry out the search.
Near destination
When a route has been planned, you can select this option to use your
destination as the centre for your search.
Latitude Longitude
Select this option to enter a pair of latitude longitude coordinates.
4. View button. Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view.
5. 123?! button. Select this button to use numbers and symbols on your keyboard. Select the =\< button to toggle
between the numbers and more symbols. Select the ABC button to go back to the general
keyboard.
6. Keyboard layout button. Select this button to change your keyboard layout to another language. You can choose up to
four layouts from the list. If you have more than one layout selected, selecting the keyboard
layout button opens a pop-up so you can quickly swap between your selected keyboard layouts.
Press and hold this button to go directly to the list of all the layouts.
7. List/map button. Select this button to switch between showing the results in a list or showing the results on the
map.
8. Show/hide keyboard button. Select this button to show or hide the keyboard.
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Tip: Select the Shift key once to make the next letter you type upper case. Double tap the Shift
key to use Caps-Lock where all the letters you type are upper case. Select the Shift key once to
quit Caps-Lock.
Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the
screen.
Working with search results
QUICK SEARCH ONLY
Your search results are shown in two columns.
Address and city matches are shown in the left-hand column, and POIs, types of POIs and Places are
shown in the right-hand column. Recent destinations and saved places are also shown in your search
results.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
When you select an address from the list of search results, you can choose to show it on the map,
add a crossroad or plan a route to that chosen location. To get an exact address you can add the
house number.
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If you show the result on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to add the location to My Places. If
a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route.
Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search
results are gradually shown.
About postcodes
When searching using a postcode, your results depend on the type of postcode used in the country
that you are searching in.
The following types of postcodes are used:
Postcodes that navigate you to a street or part of a street.
Postcodes that navigate you to an area comprising, for example, a single town, several villages
in a rural area or a district in a large city.
Postcodes for streets Countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom use this type of postcode. When you
search using this type of postcode, enter the postcode, then leave a space and then optionally enter
the house number. For example, "1017CT 35". Your device then plans a route to a specific house or
building on a specific street.
Postcodes for areas Countries such as Germany, France and Belgium use this type of postcode. If you search using a
postcode for an area, your results include all the streets in a city district, the whole town, or the
villages within that postcode.
When us
ing quick search, you may get results from multiple countries if you enter a postcode for an
area.
Note: If you search using a postcode for an area, you will not get a specific address in your
results.
This type of postcode is still very useful in reducing the number of search results. For example, a
search for Neustadt in Germany returns a long list of possible results. Adding a space followed by
the postcode for an area narrows the results down to the Neustadt that you are looking for.
As another example, if you want to search in a city, enter a postcode for an area and select the city
centre you are searching for from the results.
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About mapcodes
QUICK SEARCH ONLY
In countries where roads and houses have no names or addresses, you can use a mapcode instead. A
mapcode represents a location.
Every location on Earth, including those in the sea like islands and oil rigs, can be represented by a
mapcode. Mapcodes are short, and easy to recognise, remember and communicate. They are
precise to a few metres, which is good enough for every-day use.
Go to mapcode.com
for instructions on how to find the mapcode for a location.
Mapcodes are more precise and more flexible than the address on a business card. You can choose a
location that you want to associate with your address, for example, the main entrance or the
entrance to a car park.
List of POI type icons
Legal and financial services
Court house
Legal - Solicitors
Cash dispenser
Financial institution
Legal - other services
Food services
Convenience store
Restaurant
Accommodation
Hotel or motel
Camping ground
Emergency services
Hospital or polyclinic
Fast food restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Luxury hotel
Economy chain hotel
Dentist
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Police station
Veterinarian
Doctor
Car-related services
Outside parking
Parking garage
Car dealer
Rental car facility
Rental car parking
Fire station
Petrol station
Car wash
Vehicle inspection centre
Electrical car charging
point(s)
Car repair facility
Other services
Embassy
Government office
Company
Post office
Shopping centre
Tourist information office
Pet services
Telecommunication
Community service
Pharmacy
Beauty services
Shop
Education
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College or university
School
Leisure
Library
Casino
Theatre
Cinema
Concert hall
Museum
Convention centre
Winery
Tourist attraction
Zoo
Amusement park
Exhibition centre
Sport
Opera
Nightlife
Children's Farm
Playing field
Mountain peak
Beach
Cultural centre
Leisure centre
Swimming pool
Water sports
Tennis court
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Ice
Sports
Golf
Place
Mountain
Scenic
Postcode
Residential
City
Electrical
stations
Truck
Note: Not used in all
countries.
Park or recreation area
skating rink
Religion
Travel
Yacht basin or marina
Stadium
Church
Railway station
Airport
centre
course
of worship
pass
or panoramic view
Ferry terminal
Border crossing
Bus station
Toll gate
Rest area
area
centre
car charging
stop
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Planning a route using quick search
Using destination prediction
What is destination prediction?
Your TomTom GO can learn your daily driving habits to saved favourite Places and it can also suggest
destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in
the morning.
Getting ready for destination prediction Before you get your first suggested destination, your device needs some time to learn about your
habits. The more regularly you drive with your TomTom GO, the faster you will get suggestions and
the more accurate the suggested destinations will be.
To receive predicted destinations, you need to do the following:
Destination prediction is switched ON by default but if it has been switched off, go to Settings >
System > Your information and privacy, switch on Keep journey history on this device for
optional features.
Make sure no route is planned.
Do some driving for a few days, planning routes to your favourite My Places destinations.
Using destination prediction
If your device prompts "Going to X?", where X is a destination, you have 12 seconds to respond yes or
no.
Tip: If you don't respond yes or no, your TomTom GO assumes a yes.
To respond yes, select Yes. Your device plans a route to your destination.
To respond no, select No or tap the screen to return to the map.
Switching destination prediction on or off You can turn destination prediction on or off at any time. See Route planning for information on
how to switch this feature on or off.
Planning a route to an address
QUICK SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to an address using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
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The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if
they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë
and more.
You can search for an address, town, city, postcode or mapcode.
Tip: To search for a specific street in the United Kingdom or the Netherlands, type in a postcode, then leave a space and then type in the house number. For example, 1017CT 35. For
other countries, postcodes are area-based and will give you a list of matching cities, towns and
streets in your search results.
Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is
done, select the button to the right of the search box. You can then change where the search
is done, for example, to being along the route or in a city.
4. As you type the address, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You
can continue typing or select a suggestion.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
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5. Select an address suggestion.
6. Enter the house number if you have one and haven't entered it already.
If you don't have a house number, select Add Cross Road or Show on Map.
Tip: If you enter a house number that is not found, then the number appears red. The nearest
house number that is found is shown in the Drive button. You can enter a new house number,
or you can select Drive/Ride to drive to the nearest house number.
7. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
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Planning a route to a city centre
QUICK SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to a city centre using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the city or town you want to plan a route to.
You can search for a town, city, or postcode.
Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's postcode or the country. For example,
searching for Essen will return many results. If you search for Essen 2910 or Essen Belgium then
that city will be at the top of the results. You can then search in the city.
Tip: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is
done, select the search type button then select a search option.
4. As you type, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You can
continue typing or select a suggestion.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
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Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
5. Select the city in the left-hand column.
The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city centre POI is
shown below in the right-hand column.
6. Select the city centre POI.
The city centre location is shown on the map.
7. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
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Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route to a POI
QUICK SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to a POI type or a specific POI (Point of Interest) using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if
they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë
and more.
You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria".
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Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is
done, select the search type button and then select a search option.
4. As you type, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You can
continue typing or select a suggestion.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
5. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI.
The location is shown on the map.
6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up
menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu.
You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email.
7. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
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Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route to a POI using online search
Q
UICK SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
Note: Searching online is only available on connected devices. To search online on your TomTom
GO CLASSIC, you must be connected to TomTom services.
If you did a POI search
Places online. To find POIs by searching online, do the following:
1.
Search for a POI using Search in the Main Menu.
The search results are shown in two columns.
2.
Select Search Places Online.
3.
Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button
on the k
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if
they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë
and more.
eyboard.
but could not find the POI you were looking for, you can search TomTom
Yo
u can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria".
Note: When searching, you can search near your current location, in a town or city, or near
your destination. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right
of the search box.
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The search results are shown in a column.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
4. Select an individual POI from the list.
The location is shown on the map.
5. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up
menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu.
You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email.
6. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
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Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using the map
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route using the map, do the following:
1. Move the map and zoom in until you can see the destination that you want to navigate to.
Tip: You can also select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the Drive/Ride
button to plan a route to that location.
2. When you have found your destination on the map, select it by pressing and holding the screen
for about one second.
A pop-up menu shows the nearest address.
3. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
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A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to My Places, by
selecting the pop-up menu button.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using My Places
To navigate to one of My Places from your current location, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select My Places.
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A list of all your Places opens.
3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home.
Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu.
4. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
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Planning a route using coordinates
Q
UICK SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route using a pair of coordinates, do the following:
1.
Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2.
Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3.
Select the type of search button to the right of the search box.
4.
Select Latitude Longitude.
Tip: The example coordinates shown on the screen are your current latitude and longitude.
5.
Type in your pair of coordinates. You can enter any of these coordinate types:
Decimal values, for example:
N 51.
51000 W 0.13454
51.51000
-0.13454
Tip: For decimal values you don't have to use a letter to indicate the latitude and longitude. For locations west of the 0 meridian and locations south of the equator, use a minus
sign (-) before the coordinate.
Degrees, minutes and seconds, for example:
N 51
°30′31″ W 0°08′34″
GPS standard coordinates, for example:
N 51 30.
525 W 0 08.569
Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not
recognised by your TomTom GO CLASSIC.
6.
As you type in the coordinates, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can
continue ty
Towns and r
ping or select a suggestion.
oads are shown on the left, POIs are shown on the right.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
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7. Select a suggestion for your destination.
The location is shown on the map.
8. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using a mapcode
QUICK SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route using a mapcode, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Type in your mapcode. You can enter any of these mapcode types:
International, for example, WH6SL.TR10.
Country-specific, for example, GBR 8MH.51.
Alternative country-specific, for example, GBR 28.Y6VH or GBR LDGZ.VXR.
Tip: All the mapcodes in this example are for the same location - Edinburgh Castle in the UK.
See About mapcodes for information on how to get a mapcode for a location.
4. When the full map code has been entered, the location is shown in the Addresses column.
Towns and roads are shown on the left, POIs are shown on the right.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
5. Select a suggestion for your destination.
6. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
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Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route in advance
You can plan a route in advance before you drive it. You can save the route as part of your My
Routes list.
To plan a route in advance, do the following:
1. Search for the location you want to use as a starting point.
2. Select Show on Map.
3. Select the pop-up menu button.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
4. Select Use as Starting Point.
5. Search for the location you want to use as your destination.
6. Select Show on Map.
7. Select Drive/Ride in the pop-up menu.
Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination. The estimated journey
time is shown at the top of the route bar.
Tip: Stops, POIs and Places can all be selected as starting points using their pop-up menus.
Tip: You can save the route in My Routes
.
8. To drive to the starting point, select Drive/Ride at the top of the screen.
The starting point of the route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned.
Guidance to your destination begins from your current location. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
hanging the starting point to be your current location
C
1. Select the starting point of the route in the map view.
2. Select the pop-up menu button.
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A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
3. Select Remove Starting Point.
Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point. The original starting
point is removed from your route.
Changing the starting point into a stop
1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view.
2. Select the pop-up menu button.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
3. Select Change to a Stop.
Your route is replanned with the starting point changed into a stop.
Finding a car park
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To find a car park, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
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2. Select Parking.
The map opens showing the locations of car parks.
If a route is planned, the map shows car parks near your destination. If a route isn't planned,
the map shows car parks near your current location.
You can change the screen to show a list of car parks by pressing this button:
You can select a car park from the list to locate it on the map.
Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
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If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the
whole map.
3. Select a car park from the map or the list.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the car park.
4. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: You can add a car park as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu.
Finding a petrol station
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To find a petrol station, do the following:
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1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Petrol Station.
The map opens showing the locations of petrol stations.
If a route is planned, the map shows petrol stations along your route. If a route isn't planned,
the map shows petrol stations near your current location.
You can change the screen to show a list of petrol stations by pressing this button:
You can select a petrol station from the list to locate it on the map.
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Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the
whole map.
3. Select a petrol station from the map or the list.
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A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol station.
4. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: You can add a petrol station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A petrol
station that is a stop on your route has a blue icon.
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Step by step search
Choosing which search to use
The following two types of search are available:
Quick search
Start typing your destination, place or POI to immediately see a list of street names, places and
POIs that match.
Step by step search
Find your destination in easy steps. For an address, enter the city, then the street, then the
house number. For a POI, enter where you want to search, then the type of POI you want to
search for.
Both types of search give the same result, so choose the type of search that you find easiest to use.
You can change the type of search in System in the Settings menu.
Using step by step search
About search
STEP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY
You use the Drive To menu to find addresses and Points of Interest (POI) and then navigate to them.
You must first choose the country or state you want to search in, then enter the address or the POI
type or name.
In Address, you can search for the following:
A specific address in a town or city.
A postcode, for example, type in W1D 1LL for Oxford Street, London.
A city to navigate to a city centre, for example, type in London.
In Points of Interest, you can search for the following:
A POI (Point of Interest), for example type in museum.
In Latitude Longitude, you can search for the following:
Latitude and longitude coordinates, for example, type in:
N 51°30′31″ W 0°08′34″.
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Entering search terms
STEP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY
Select Drive To in the Main Menu, then select Address or Point of Interest. The search screen
shows the keyboard and the following buttons:
1. Back button Select this button to go back to the previous screen.
2. Search input box Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses or POIs are shown.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if
they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë
and more.
Tip: To edit, select a word you have already typed to place the cursor. You can then insert or
delete characters.
3. Country or state selector Select the country or state you want to search.
4. View button Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view.
5. 123?! button Select this button to use numbers and symbols on your keyboard. Select the =\< button to toggle
between the numbers and more symbols. Select the ABC button to go back to the general
keyboard.
6. Keyboard layout button Select this button to change your keyboard layout to another language. You can choose up to
four layouts from the list. If you have more than one layout selected, selecting the keyboard
layout button opens a pop-up so you can quickly swap between your selected keyboard layouts.
Press and hold this button to go directly to the list of all the layouts.
7. Done button Select this button to hide the keyboard.
8. Show/hide keyboard button Select this button to show or hide the keyboard.
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Tip: Select the Shift key once to make the next letter you type upper case. Double tap the Shift
key to use Caps-Lock where all the letters you type are upper case. Select the Shift key once to
quit Caps-Lock.
Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the
screen.
Working with search results
STEP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY Your Address or Point of Interest search results are shown in a list.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
When you select an address from the list of search results, you can choose to show it on the map,
add a cross road or plan a route to that chosen location. To get an exact address you can add the
house number. When you select a POI from the list of search results, it is shown on the map.
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When you show the address or POI on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to add the location to
My Places. If a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route.
Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search
results are gradually shown.
About postcodes
When searching using a postcode, your results depend on the type of postcode used in the country
that you are searching in.
The following types of postcodes are used:
Postcodes that navigate you to a street or part of a street.
Postcodes that navigate you to an area comprising, for example, a single town, several villages
in a rural area or a district in a large city.
Postcodes for streets Countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom use this type of postcode. When you
search using this type of postcode, enter the postcode, then leave a space and then optionally enter
the house number. For example, "1017CT 35". Your device then plans a route to a specific house or
building on a specific street.
Postcodes for areas Countries such as Germany, France and Belgium use this type of postcode. If you search using a
postcode for an area, your results include all the streets in a city district, the whole town, or the
villages within that postcode.
When us
ing quick search, you may get results from multiple countries if you enter a postcode for an
area.
Note: If you search using a postcode for an area, you will not get a specific address in your
results.
This type of postcode is still very useful in reducing the number of search results. For example, a
search for Neustadt in Germany returns a long list of possible results. Adding a space followed by
the postcode for an area narrows the results down to the Neustadt that you are looking for.
As another example, if you want to search in a city, enter a postcode for an area and select the city
centre you are searching for from the results.
List of POI type icons
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Legal and financial services
Court house
Legal - Solicitors
Legal - other services
Food services
Convenience store
Restaurant
Accommodation
Hotel or motel
Cash dispenser
Financial institution
Fast food restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Luxury hotel
Camping ground
Emergency services
Hospital or polyclinic
Police station
Doctor
Car-related services
Outside parking
Parking garage
Economy chain hotel
Dentist
Veterinarian
Fire station
Petrol station
Car wash
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r dealer
Ca
Vehicle inspection centre
Other services
Re
ntal car facility
Rental car parking
Embassy
G
overnment office
C
ompany
P
ost office
E
lectrical car charging
point(s)
Car repair facility
t services
Pe
Telecommunication
Community service
Pharmacy
Education
Leisure
Shopping centre
ourist information office
T
ollege or university
C
L
ibrary
Casino
Theatre
eauty services
B
op
Sh
School
onvention centre
C
nery
Wi
Tourist attraction
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Cinema
Zo
o
Sport
Concert hall
Museum
pera
O
ightlife
N
C
hildren's Farm
Pl
aying field
Amusement park
E
xhibition centre
Cultural centre
Leisure centre
Swimming pool
Religion
M
ountain peak
B
each
Park or recreation area
cht basin or marina
Ya
Stadium
hurch
C
Water sports
Tennis court
Ic
e skating rink
Sports centre
Golf course
ace of worship
Pl
Travel
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ailway station
Mountain
Scenic
Postcode
Residential
City
Electrical
stations
Truck
R
pass
A
irport
Ferry terminal
Border crossing
us station
B
Toll gate
Rest area
or panoramic view
Note: Not used in all
countries.
area
centre
car charging
stop
Planning a route using step by step search
Using destination prediction
What is destination prediction?
Your TomTom GO can learn your daily driving habits to saved favourite Places and it can also suggest
destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in
the morning.
G
etting ready for destination prediction
Before you get your first suggested destination, your device needs some time to learn about your
habits. The more regularly you drive with your TomTom GO, the faster you will get suggestions and
the more accurate the suggested destinations will be.
To receive predicted destinations, you need to do the following:
Destination prediction is switched ON by default but if it has been switched off, go to Settings >
System
optional
Make sure no route is planned.
Do some driving for a few days, planning routes to your favourite My Places destinations.
> Your information and privacy, switch on Keep journey history on this device for
features.
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Using destination prediction If your device prompts "Going to X?", where X is a destination, you have 12 seconds to respond yes or
no.
Tip: If you don't respond yes or no, your TomTom GO assumes a yes.
To respond yes, select Yes. Your device plans a route to your destination.
To respond no, select No or tap the screen to return to the map.
Switching destination prediction on or off You can turn destination prediction on or off at any time. See Route planning for information on
how to switch this feature on or off.
Planning a route to an address
STEP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to an address, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Drive To.
3. Select Address.
You can change the country or state setting by selecting the flag before you select a city.
4. Enter the town or city name, or the postcode.
Towns wi
th similar names are shown in the list while you type.
When the correct city or town appears in the list, select the name.
5. Enter the street name.
Streets with similar names are shown in the list while you type.
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When the correct street name appears in the list, select the name.
6. Enter the house number.
Tip: If the house number does not exist then it appears red. The nearest house number is then
shown in the Drive to button.
7. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route to a POI
STEP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to a POI type or a specific POI using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
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2. Select Drive To.
3. Select Point of Interest.
You can change the country or state setting by selecting the flag before you select a city.
4. Choose where to search. You can select from one of the following options:
- Near me.
- In town or city.
- Along route if you have planned a route.
- Near destination if you have planned a route.
- Near point on map if you have selected a point on the map.
- Near departure point if you have planned a route or a track.
5. Enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if
they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë
and more.
You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria".
As you type, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown.
6. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI.
The location is shown on the map.
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7. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up
menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu.
You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email.
8. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route to a city centre
STEP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to a city centre, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Drive To.
3. Select Address.
You can change the country or state setting by selecting the flag before you select a city.
4. Enter the town or city name.
Towns with similar names are shown in the list while you type.
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When the correct city or town appears in the list, select the name.
5. Select the city centre POI.
6. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
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Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route to a POI using online search
S
TEP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
Note: Searching online is only available on connected devices. To search online on your TomTom
GO CLASSIC, you must be connected to TomTom services.
If you did a POI search
Places online. To find POIs by searching online, do the following:
1.
Search for a POI using Drive to in the Main Menu.
The search results are shown in a list.
but could not find the POI you were looking for, you can search TomTom
2.
Scroll to the bottom of the list and select Search Places Online.
3.
Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button
on the k
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if
they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë
and more.
Yo
Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria".
Note: When searching, you can search near your current location, in a town or city, or near
your destination. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right
of the search box.
eyboard.
u can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
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The search results are shown in a column.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
4. Select an individual POI from the list.
The location is shown on the map.
5. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up
menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu.
You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address and email.
6. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
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Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using the map
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route using the map, do the following:
1. Move the map and zoom in until you can see the destination that you want to navigate to.
Tip: You can also select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the Drive/Ride
button to plan a route to that location.
2. When you have found your destination on the map, select it by pressing and holding the screen
for about one second.
A pop-up menu shows the nearest address.
3. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
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A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to My Places, by
selecting the pop-up menu button.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route using My Places
To navigate to one of My Places from your current location, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select My Places.
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A list of all your Places opens.
3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home.
Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu.
4. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
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Planning a route using coordinates using step by step search
ST
EP BY STEP SEARCH ONLY
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route using a pair of coordinates, do the following:
1.
Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2.
Select Drive To.
3.
Select Latitude Longitude.
Tip: The example coordinates shown on the screen are your current latitude and longitude.
4.
Type in your pair of coordinates. You can enter any of these coordinate types:
Decimal values, for example:
N 51.
51000 W 0.13454
51.51000
-0.13454
Tip: For decimal values you don't have to use a letter to indicate the latitude and longitude. For locations west of the 0 meridian and locations south of the equator, use a minus
sign (-) before the coordinate.
Degrees, minutes and seconds, for example:
N 51
°30′31″ W 0°08′34″
GPS standard coordinates, for example:
N 51 30.
525 W 0 08.569
Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not
recognised by your TomTom GO CLASSIC.
5.
As you type in the coordinates, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can
continue ty
ping or select a suggestion.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the
list/map button:
6.
Select a suggestion for your destination.
The l
ocation is shown on the map.
7.
To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
uidance view is shown automatically.
the g
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Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and
the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated
time of arrival is the local time at your destination.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
Planning a route in advance
You can plan a route in advance before you drive it. You can save the route as part of your My
Routes list.
To plan a route in advance, do the following:
1. Search for the location you want to use as a starting point.
2. Select Show on Map.
3. Select the pop-up menu button.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
4. Select Use as Starting Point.
5. Search for the location you want to use as your destination.
6. Select Show on Map.
7. Select Drive/Ride in the pop-up menu.
Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination. The estimated journey
time is shown at the top of the route bar.
Tip: Stops, POIs and Places can all be selected as starting points using their pop-up menus.
Tip: You can save the route in My Routes
.
8. To drive to the starting point, select Drive/Ride at the top of the screen.
The starting point of the route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned.
Guidance to your destination begins from your current location. As soon as you start driving, the
guidance view is shown automatically.
hanging the starting point to be your current location
C
1. Select the starting point of the route in the map view.
2. Select the pop-up menu button.
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A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
3. Select Remove Starting Point.
Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point. The original starting
point is removed from your route.
Changing the starting point into a stop
1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view.
2. Select the pop-up menu button.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
3. Select Change to a Stop.
Your route is replanned with the starting point changed into a stop.
Finding a car park
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To find a car park, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
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2. Select Parking.
The map opens showing the locations of car parks.
If a route is planned, the map shows car parks near your destination. If a route isn't planned,
the map shows car parks near your current location.
You can change the screen to show a list of car parks by pressing this button:
You can select a car park from the list to locate it on the map.
Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
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If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the
whole map.
3. Select a car park from the map or the list.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the car park.
4. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: You can add a car park as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu.
Finding a petrol station
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To find a petrol station, do the following:
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1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Petrol Station.
The map opens showing the locations of petrol stations.
If a route is planned, the map shows petrol stations along your route. If a route isn't planned,
the map shows petrol stations near your current location.
You can change the screen to show a list of petrol stations by pressing this button:
You can select a petrol station from the list to locate it on the map.
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Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the
whole map.
3. Select a petrol station from the map or the list.
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A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol station.
4. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: You can add a petrol station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A petrol
station that is a stop on your route has a blue icon.
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Changing your route
The Current Route menu
When you have planned a route or track, select the Current Route or Current Track button in the
Main Menu to open the Current Route or Current Track Menu.
The following buttons are available in the menu:
Clear Route / Clear
Track
Skip Next Stop
Select this button to clear the currently planned route or track.
The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view.
Select this button to skip the next stop
on your route.
Find Alternative
You see this button when you have planned a route. Select this button to
show up to three alternative routes on the map view.
Avoid Blocked Road
Select this button to avoid an unexpected obstacle that is blocking the
road on your route.
Avoid Part of Route
Select this button to avoid part of a route.
Avoid Toll Roads
and More
Select this button to avoid some types of route features that are on your
currently planned route. These include ferries, toll roads and unpaved
roads.
You can also avoid route features
using the route bar.
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Select
planned
The
Select
also
If
button.
If
button
Select
Your
Select
then
Show Instructions
this button to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your
route.
instructions include the following:
Your current location.
Street names.
Up to two road numbers shown in road shields whenever available.
An instruction arrow.
An instruction description.
The distance between two consecutive instructions.
Exit number.
The full addresses of stops on your route.
Tip: Select an instruction to see a preview of that section of the route
in the map view.
You can also select the instruction panel in the guidance view to see
turn-by-turn text instructions.
Add Stop to Route
Add to My Routes
Save Changes to
Route
Change Route Type
Reorder Stops
this button to add a stop to your currently planned route. You can
add a stop to your route directly from the map.
you plan a new route that has not already been saved, you see this
Select this button to save this route as part of your My Routes list.
you make a change to a My Route, you see this button. Select this
to save the changes.
this button to change the type of route used to plan your route.
route will be recalculated using the new route type.
this button to see the lists of stops for your current route. You can
change the order of the stops on your route.
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Drive to Route or
Track
Select Drive to Route to plan a route from your current location to the
starting point of a My Route. The starting point is converted to a stop.
Drive to Starting
Point
Share Track
Play Route or
Track Preview
Drive to Track plans a route to the nearest point of the track from your
current position.
On the Current Track menu, select this button to plan a route to the
starting point of the track. The starting point is converted to a stop. For
more information, see Navigating using a track.
On the Current Track menu, select this button to export the current track
as a GPX file and save it on a memory card for sharing with other users.
Select this button to watch a preview of your planned route or track.
Stop Route or
Select this button to stop the preview of your planned route or track.
Track Preview
Avoiding a blocked road
If there is a blocked road on your route you can change your route to avoid it.
1. In the guidance view, select the current location symbol or the speed panel.
Tip: The speed panel is only shown when you have started driving on your route.
2. Select Avoid Blocked Road.
A new route is found that avoids the blocked road. You may get shown up to two alternatives
depending on the road network between you and your destination.
The new route is shown on the map view with the difference in travel time in a balloon.
Note: It may not be possible to find an alternative route around the blocked road if none
exists.
3. Select the new route by selecting the time balloon.
Guidance to your destination resumes avoiding the blocked road. As soon as you start driving,
the guidance view is shown automatically.
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Avoiding part of a route
If part of a road is blocked or you wish to avoid part of a route, you can select a specific section of
a route to avoid.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Current Route.
3. Select Avoid Part of Route.
A screen opens showing a list of the sections that comprise your current route.
4. Select the section of the route that you want to avoid.
A preview shows you the section you have chosen on the map.
5. Select Avoid.
A new route is found that avoids your chosen route section. The new route is shown on the map
view.
Note: It may not be possible to find an alternative route around the route section if none
exists.
Guidance to your destination resumes avoiding your chosen route section. As soon as you start
driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
Finding an alternative route
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To find an alternative route, do the following:
1. Plan a route as usual.
2. On the map view, select the route itself.
3. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu.
4. Select Alternative Route and then select Find alternative.
Up to three alternative routes are shown on the map view. Each alternative route shows the
difference in travel time in a balloon. You can also select the km/mi button to show the difference as a distance.
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