Tomtom HOME User Manual
Welcome to TomTom HOME
Welcome to TomTom HOME, the application which connects your computer, your TomTom
device and you.
TomTom HOME is designed to help you manage the contents of your TomTom device, as
well as to prepare for journeys in advance.
This help file explains how to use TomTom HOME. It’s split into these topics:
• Installing TomTom HOME
• Connecting to your computer
• Introducing TomTom HOME
• Update your TomTom
• Manage your TomTom
• Manage photos
• Manage music
• Backup/restore
• My TomTom
• Traffic Alerts
• TomTom online
Note: You can read the manual for your TomTom device by inserting the CD which came
with your product. An extra menu item will be shown under Options. Click CD manual
to read the documentation.
Installing TomTom HOME
To install TomTom HOME on your computer, follow the steps below.
Installing TomTom HOME on a Windows PC
1 Insert in your computer the TomTom CD that came with your TomTom product.
2 The TomTom HOME installation starts automatically.
If it doesn’t start automaticall y, double-click My Computer on your desktop. Doubleclick the CD drive, usually this is drive D, then double-click the file Install TomTom
HOME.
3 You have to read and agree to the licence agreement. Click Yes.
4 Select where TomTom HOME will be installed. Setup suggests a location that we
recommend you use.
5Click Continue.
TomTom HOME installs.
Once TomTom HOME is installed you can start using it immediately.
It will start automatically every time you start your computer and will detect when you
connect your TomTom device to your computer.
Installing TomTom HOME on an Apple® Macintosh®
1 Insert in your computer the TomTom CD that came with your TomTom product.
Your computer mounts the disk. The TomTom CD is then shown on the desktop.
2 Double-click the TomTom CD to open it.
3 Double-click Install TomTom HOME.
4 You have to read and agree to the licence agreement. Click Yes.
5 Select where TomTom HOME will be installed. Setup suggests a location that we
recommend you use.
6Click Continue.
TomTom HOME installs.
Once TomTom HOME is installed you can start using it immediately.
It will start automatically every time you start your computer and will detect when you
connect your TomTom device to your computer.
Connecting to your computer
It’s easy to connect your TomTom device to your computer. Find your TomTom from the
list below to see how to connect your device.
TomTom GO 910/710/510
You can connect your TomTom GO 910/710/510 to your computer using the Home Dock
that came with your GO.
1 Connect the USB connector on the Home Dock to the USB connector on your computer.
2 Place your TomTom GO in the Home Dock.
Note: It’s a good idea to connect the Home Charger to the Home Dock while you
are using it with your computer. This ensures that the battery on your GO doesn’t
run out while it is connected to your computer. The charging light comes on when
the Home Charger is connected to the Home Dock.
For more information about the Home Dock, see the Quick Start Guide or CD manual
that came with your TomTom GO 910/710/510.
3 Switch on your TomTom GO.
4 TomTom HOME detects that your TomTom GO is connected to your computer and
starts.
Now you have connected your TomTom GO to your computer and TomTom HOME is
running.
Find out about how to use TomTom HOME here: Introducing TomTom HOME
TomTom ONE
You can connect your TomTom ONE to your computer using the USB cable that came with
your ONE.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on your computer.
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on your TomTom ONE.
Note: It’s a good idea to connect the Home Charger to your ONE while you are
using it with your computer. You can buy the Home Charger as an accessory. If you
don’t have a Home Charger, make sure that your ONE is fully charged.
This ensures that the battery on your ONE doesn’t run out while it is connected to
your computer.
3 Switch on your TomTom ONE.
4 TomTom HOME detects that your TomTom ONE is connected to your computer and
starts.
Now you have connected your TomTom ONE to your computer and TomTom HOME is
running.
Find out about how to use TomTom HOME here: Introducing TomTom HOME
TomTom RIDER
You can connect your TomTom RIDER to your computer using the USB cable that came with
your RIDER.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on your computer.
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on your TomTom RIDER.
Note: It’s a good idea to connect the Home Charger to your RIDER while you are
using it with your computer. This ensures that the battery on your RIDER doesn’t
run out while it is connected to your computer.
3 Switch on your TomTom RIDER.
4 TomTom HOME detects that your TomTom RIDER is connected to your computer and
starts.
Now you have connected your TomTom RIDER to your computer and TomTom HOME is
running.
Find out about how to use TomTom HOME here: Introducing TomTom HOME
TomTom GO 700/500/300 and TomTom GO
You can connect your TomTom GO 700/500/300 or TomTom GO to your computer using
the USB cable that came with your GO.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on your computer.
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on your GO.
Note: It’s a good idea to connect the Home Charger to your GO while you are using
it with your computer. This ensures that the battery on your GO doesn’t run out
while it is connected to your computer.
3 Switch on your TomTom GO.
4 TomTom HOME detects that your TomTom GO is connected to your computer and
starts.
Now you have connected your TomTom GO to your computer and TomTom HOME is
running.
Find out about how to use TomTom HOME here: Introducing TomTom HOME
TomTom NAVIGATOR
To connect TomTom NAVIGATOR with TomTom HOME, follow the steps below:
1 Connect your PDA or mobile to your computer with the cables provided with your
device.
2 Set up communication between your PDA or mobile and your computer.
See the documentation that came with your PDA or mobile for information on setting
up communication between your device and your computer.
3 Start TomTom HOME on your computer. It will not start automatically.
4From the Device menu, click Change Device...
5 Select your PDA from the list, then click OK.
Now you have connected TomTom NAVIGATOR with TomTom HOME on your computer.
Introducing TomTom HOME
In general, TomTom HOME is split into three sections:
1Options
This section contains a menu of
options and is always available. Click
the option you want to use.
2 Content on your computer
This section shows content on yo ur
computer.
3 Content on your TomTom device
This section shows content on yo ur
TomTom device.
Note: If you are using TomTom NAVIGATOR, then you will be able to see the TomTom
content on the memory card in your PDA or mobile phone and the internal memory of
your device.
What is content?
Content can be anything which is stored on your computer or on your TomTom device.
Some examples of content:
•Maps
•The TomTom application
•Voices
•mp3s
•Photos
•Safety Cameras
You can transfer content from your computer to your TomTom device, as well as remove
content from your TomTom device.
For information about transferring TomTom content to your device, see Explore.
For information about transferring mp3s to your device, see Manage music.
For information about transferring photos to your device, see Manage photos.
Other buttons
Click this button to login to your TomTom account.
You can also create a TomTom account here. Enter your email address
Login
My device
File menu
The File menu includes these commands:
• Login - click this command to login to your TomTom account. This is the same as
clicking the Login button.
• Preferences - click this command to to change some settings for TomTom HOME. You
can, for example, change the language used in TomTom HOME and change where
backups are saved on your computer.
• Exit - click this command to exit TomTom HOME. TomTom HOME will not close
completelely. It will still run so that it can detect when you connect your TomTom
device to your computer.
and a password, then click Create new account.
Click this button to break the connection between your TomTom and
your computer. After you have done this, you can unplug your TomTom
from your computer.
Device menu
The Device menu includes these commands:
• Disconnect device - click this command to break the connection between your
TomTom and your computer. After you have done this, you can unplug your TomTom
from your computer.
• Update now - click this command to check for updates for your device. This is the
same as clicking Download your updates. See: Update your TomTom
• Change device - click this command to switch to another connected TomTom device.
You can then manage the content of the second device.
Help menu
This menu includes commands to open the Help and find more information about the
version of TomTom HOME you have on your computer.
Update your TomTom
You can use TomTom HOME to keep your TomTom up-to-date.
When you connect your TomTom to your computer, TomTom HOME will start automatically
and check for updates.
If TomTom HOME does not automatically check for updates, click Download your
updates.
Here are some of the things that can be updated on your TomTom:
• The application on your TomTom
• The maps you have on your TomTom
As new versions of the maps you own become available, you can download and install
them.
• QuickGPSfix information (TomTom GO 910/710/510 only)
• The list of phones that are compatible with your TomTom
This is updated regularly as new phones become availalbe (TomTom GO 910/710/510,
TomTom GO 700/500/300, TomTom RIDER, TomTom ONE only).
•Safety Cameras
As new and mobile Safety Cameras are put in place and moved, you can get the most
up-to-date locations of the Safety Cameras. Click Buy Safety Cameras to subscribe
to this service.
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