Install your TomTom XL navigation device in your car following the
instructions in the installation section at the start of this book.
To switch on your navigation device, press and hold the On/Off button until
you see the start-up screen. The first time you switch on your device, it may
take a short time to start.
To set up your device you need to answer a few questions by tapping the
screen.
Device not starting
In rare cases, your TomTom XL navigation device may not start correctly or
may stop responding to your taps.
First, check that the battery is properly charged. To charge the battery,
connect your device to the car charger. It can take up to 2 hours to fully charge
the battery.
If this does not solve the problem, you can reset the device. To do this, press
and hold the On/Off button for 15 seconds and release the button when your
device begins to restart.
Charging your TomTom XL
Before you use your XL for the first time, it’s a good idea to charge it fully.
The battery in your TomTom XL navigation device charges when you connect
it to the car charger or to your computer.
There is no charging light on your XL. To check the battery status and see
when your XL is charging, switch on your device and tap the bottom righthand corner of the screen in the Driving View. The battery status is shown on
the next page.
When you connect your device to a computer, you are asked if you want to
connect to the computer. If you select No and then do not tap the screen
within three minutes, the device will automatically switch off. This happens so
that the battery can charge faster.
Note: You should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your
computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor.
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Battery notes
The battery in your TomTom XL navigation device charges when you connect
it to the car charger or to your computer.
When you connect your device to a computer, you are asked if you want to
connect to the computer. If you select No and then do not tap the screen
within three minutes, the device will automatically switch off. This happens so
that the battery can charge faster.
Note: You should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your
computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor.
GPS reception
When you first start your TomTom XL navigation device, the device may need
a few minutes to determine your GPS position and show your current position
on the map. In future, your position will be found much faster, usually within
a few seconds.
To ensure reception of a strong GPS signal, you should use your device
outdoors. Large objects such as tall buildings can sometimes interfere with
reception.
Take care of your device
Never leave your TomTom XL navigation device or accessories on view when
you leave the car or they may become an easy target for thieves.
You can set a password for your device which must be entered every time you
start it.
It is important to take care of your device.
• Your device is not designed for use in ext reme temperatures and any s uch
exposure may cause permanent damage.
• Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so
may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
• Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any
liquid cleaners.
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Safety4.
Safety
Positioning the dock
Consider carefully where to attach the dock in your car. The dock should not
block or interfere in any way with the following:
• Your view of the road
• Any of the controls in your car
• Any of your mirrors
• The airbag
You should be able to reach your navigation device easily when it is in the
dock without leaning or stretching. The diagrams show where you can safely
attach the dock.
You can attach the dock to the windscreen, side window or use a Dashboard
Mount Disk to attach the dock to your dashboard. TomTom also offers
alternative mounting solutions for your TomTom navigation device. For more
information about Dashboard Mount Disks and alternative mounting
solutions, go to www.tomtom.com/accessories.
Installing the dock
Make sure that both the holder and your window are clean and dry.
1. Press the suction cup firmly against the window on an area wher e the glass
is flat.
2. Twist the base of the EasyPort holder in a clockwise direction to lock the
holder in place.
For detailed instructions, check the installation section at the start of this
manual.
Safety preferences
We recommend using the safety preferences to make your driving as safe as
possible. The safety preferences include, for example, the following options:
• Hide most menu options when driving
• Show safety reminders
• Warn when driving faster than allowed
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TomTom Safety Alerts
The TomTom Safety Alerts service warns you about a variety of locations
including:
• Safety camera locations.
• Accident blackspot locations.
• Mobile safety camera locations.
• Average speed camera locations.
• Toll road camera locations.
• Traffic light camera locations.
Important: Regularly connect your navigation device to TomTom HOME to
update the list of locations for all Safety Alerts. If a wireless connection is
available for your device, mobile safety camera locations can be sent to your
device using a wireless connection.
When a safety camera location is shown on the map, a warning sound is
played to warn you that you are approaching an area where a safety camera
is located.
If you discover a location that has a safety camera but you receive no warning,
you can report the new location to TomTom using your XL.
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Making your first journey5.
Making your first journey
Planning a route with your TomTom XL navigation device is easy. To plan a
route, follow the steps below.
Important: For safety reasons, you should always plan a route before you
start your journey.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
Note: The buttons on your navigation device are shown in full colour unless
a button is currently unavailable. For example, the button named Find alternative in the Main Menu is not available until you have planned a route.
2. Tap Navigate to...
3. Tap Address.
When you enter an address, you can choose from the following options:
• City centre - tap this button to set your destination as the centre of a city
or town.
• Street and house number - tap this button to set an exact address as your
destination.
• Postcode - tap this button to enter a postcode as your destination.
Note: You can enter a postcode for any country. In some countries, postcodes
are detailed enough to identify a house on their own. In other countries you
can enter a postcode to identify a town or area. You will then have to enter a
street and house number.
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• Crossing or intersection - tap this button to set your destination as the
point where two streets meet.
In this example, we will enter an exact address.
4. Tap Street and house number.
Note: When planning a trip for the first time your navigation device asks you
to choose a state or country. Your choice is saved and used for all routes you
plan.
You can change this setting at any time by tapping the flag.
5. Start to type the name of the town where you want to go.
As you type, the names of the towns that match what you have typed are
shown. When your destination appears in the list, tap the name of the town
to set the destination.
6. Start to type the street name and tap on the street when it appears in the list.
As with the name of the town, the names of the streets that match what you
have typed are shown. When your destination appears in the list, tap the
name of the street to set the destination.
7. Enter the house number and then tap Done.
8. Your navigation device asks if you need to arrive at a particular time. For this
exercise, tap NO.
The route is calculated by your device using IQ Routes
TM
.
IQ Routes is used to plan the best possible route taking into account the real
average speeds measured on the roads.
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Arrival times
9. When the route has been calculated, tap Done.
Your TomTom XL navigation device will warn you about any traffic delays and
immediately begin to guide you to your destination, using both spoken
instructions and on-screen directions.
When you plan a route, your TomTom XL asks you if you need to arrive at a
particular time.
Tap YES to enter a preferred arrival time.
Your XL calculates your arrival time and shows you whether you will arrive on
time.
You can also use this information to work out when you need to leave. If your
XL shows that you will arrive 30 minutes early, you can wait and leave in 30
minutes time, rather than arrive early.
Status bar
preferences
Your arrival time is constantly recalculated during your journey. The status bar
shows whether you will arrive on time or if you are going to be late, as shown
below:
You will arrive 55 minutes before the arrival time you entered.
If the estimated arrival time is more than five minutes before
the time you entered, it is shown in green.
You will arrive 3 minutes before the arrival time you entered.
If the estimated arrival time is less than 5 minutes before the
time you entered, it is shown in yellow.
You will arrive 19 minutes late.
If the estimated arrival time is later than the time you entered,
it is shown in red.
Tap Status bar preferences in the Preferences menu, to enable or disable
arrival time notifications.
Select the required options on the first menu screen and then tap Done.
To enable arrival time notifications, select Show leeway to arrival time.
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Other navigation options
When you tap Navigate to..., you can set your destination in many ways, not
just by entering the address. The other options are listed below:
Tap this button to use TomTom Local Search with Google search to help
you find shops and businesses in and around your current location.
Local search
Home
Favourite
Address
Recent
destination
You can choose to search for shops and businesses near you, near your
destination, near any other destination or in a city.
For example, if you are looking for a swimming pool near your current
location, enter ’swimming pool’ and choose the best search result.
Tap this button to navigate to your Home location.
You will probably use this button more than any other.
Tap this button to select a Favourite as your destination.
Tap this button to enter an address as your destination.
Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have
recently used as destinations.
Point of
Interest
Point on map
Latitude
Longitude
Position of
last stop
Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI).
Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the
map browser.
Tap this button to enter a destination using latitude and longitude values.
Tap this button to select your last recorded position, as your destination.
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Planning a route in advance
You can use your XL to plan a route in advance, selecting your starting point
and your destination.
Here are some more reasons to plan a route in advance:
• Find out how long a journey is going to take before you start.
You can also compare journey times for the same route at different times of
the day or on different days of the week. Your TomTom XL uses IQ Routes
when planning a route. IQ Routes calculates routes based on the real
average speeds measured on roads.
• Study the route of a journey you are planning.
• Check a route for someone who is coming to visit you and then explain the
route to them in detail.
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
2. Tap the arrow button to move to the next menu screen and tap Prepare
route.
Prepare route
3. Select the starting point for your journey in the same way that you would
select your destination.
4. Set the destination for your journey.
5. Choose the type of route that should be planned.
• Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.
• Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This
may not be the quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through
a town or city.
• Avoid motorways - a route which avoids motorways.
• Walking route - a route designed for making the journey on foot.
• Bicycle route - a route designed for making the journey on a bicycle.
• Limited speed - a route for a vehicle which can only be driven at a limited
speed. You have to specify the maximum speed.
6. Choose when you will make the journey you are planning. There are three
options:
• Now
• Specific date and time - you will be asked to enter the date and time.
• No specific date and time
If you select either Now or Specific date and time, your XL uses IQ Routes
to work out the best possible route at that time, using the real average
speeds measured on roads. In this way you can compare how long a
journey takes at different times of day, or on different days of the week.
7. Your TomTom XL plans the route between the two locations you selected.
More information about a route
You can access these options for the route you last planned by tapping the
Details button on the route summary screen.
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Browse as
text
You can then select from the following options:
Tap this button for a list of all the turn instructions on the route.
This is very useful if you need to explain a route to someone else.
Tap this button to see each turn in the journey. Tap the right and left arrows
to move forwards and backwards through the journey.
Browse as
images
Browse map
of route
Show route
demo
Show route
summary
View route
Tap the screen to turn off the 3D display and view the map from above.
Tap this button to see an overview of the route using the map browser.
Tap this button to watch a demo of the journey. You can interrupt the demo
at any time by tapping the screen.
Tap this button to open the route summary screen.
Tap this button to see your route.
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Driving View6.
Driving View
When your TomTom XL starts, you are shown the Driving View along with
detailed information about your current location.
Tap the centre of the screen at any time to open the Main Menu.
Note: The Driving View is shown in black and white until your XL locates your
current position.
ATap + and - to zoom in and out.
BQuick menu - switch this on in the Preferences menu.
CYour current position.
DThe name of the next major road or road sign information, if applicable.
ENavigation instruction for the road ahead.
Tap this area to repeat the last spoken instruction and to change the
volume.
FThe name of the street you are on.
GInformation about your journey such as journey time, remaining distance
and arrival time.
To change the information shown, tap Status bar preferences in the
Preferences menu.
HGPS signal strength.
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Advanced Lane Guidance7.
Advanced Lane Guidance
Advanced Lane Guidance
Your TomTom XL helps you prepare for motorway exits and junctions by
showing you which lane you should be in.
Note: This information is not available for all junctions or in all countries.
For some exits and junctions, an image shows the turn and the lane you
should take.
To turn the images off, tap Hide lane images in the Preferences menu.
For other exits and junctions, your XL shows the lane you should take in the
Status bar. To turn this guidance off, tap Change preferences in the Main
Menu, then tap Status bar preferences. Clear the checkbox for Show lane guidance.
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Finding alternative routes8.
Finding alternative routes
Once you have planned a route, you may want to change something about the
route, without changing your destination.
Why change the route?
Maybe for one of these reasons:
• You can see a roadblock or a line of traffic ahead.
• You want to travel via a particular location, to pick someone up, stop for
lunch or fill up with petrol.
• You want to avoid a difficult junction or a road you don’t like.
Tap Find alternative... in the Main Menu to change the route that is
currently planned.
Find alterna-
tive...
Calculate
alternative
The Find alternative... button is also shown in the route summary screen
after you plan a route.
Tap this button to calculate an alternative to the route already planned.
Your XL will look for another route from your current location to your
destination.
If you decide you would prefer to use the original route after all, tap
Recalculate original.
Avoid
roadblock
Why would I need to do this?
Apart from the roads near your position and near your destination, the new
route will use totally different roads to reach your destination. This is an
easy way of calculating a totally different route.
Tap this button if you can see a roadblock or a line of traffic ahead. You then
have to choose how much of the route ahead you want to avoid.
Choose from the different options: 100m, 500m, 2000m, 5000m. Your XL
will recalculate your route avoiding the section of the route for the distan ce
you selected.
Don’t forget that once a new route is calculated, you may have to turn off
the road you are on very soon.
If the roadblock suddenly clears, tap Recalculate original to return to your
original route.
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Travel via...
Recalculate
original
Avoid part of
route
Tap this button to change your route so that it passes a particular location,
perhaps to pick someone up on the way. When you do this, a marker is
shown on the map for the location you choose the travel via.
You choose the location you want to pass in the same way as you choose a
destination. So you can select from all the same options: for example,
Address, Favourite, Point of Interest and Point on map.
Your XL will calculate a new route to your destination that passes the
location you chose. Unlike your final destination, your XL does not inform
you when you pass by this location.
Using this button, you can only travel via one location. If you want to pass
more than one, use an Itinerary.
Tap this button to return to the original route without deviations to avoid
roadblocks or travelling via particular locations.
Tap this button to avoid a part of the route. Use this button if you see that
your route includes a road or junction you don’t like, or which is wellknown for traffic problems.
You then choose the road you want to avoid from a list of the roads on your
route.
Minimise
delays
Tap this button to recalculate your route so that it avoids traffic problems as
much as possible. Your XL will check if there are any traffic problems on
your route and work out the best route to avoid the problems.
Note: This button is only available with TomTom Traffic enabled.
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Browse Map9.
Browse Map
To look at the map in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper
map, tap Browse map in the Main Menu.
You can move the map by touching the screen and moving your finger across
the screen.
AThe scale bar
BTraffic - current traffic incidents. Use the Options button to select whether
traffic information is shown on the map. When traffic information is shown
on the map, POIs and Favourites are not shown.
CMarker
Markers point to your current location, your home location and your
destination. The marker shows the distance to the location.
Tap a marker to centre the map on the location pointed to by the marker.
You can also set your own marker. Tap the cursor button, then tap Set
marker position to place a marker at the cursor position.
DGPS button
Tap this button to centre the map on your current position.
EOptions
FThe cursor
GThe Find button
Tap this button to find specific addresses.
HThe Cursor button
Tap this button to navigate to the cursor position, make a Favourite of the
cursor position, or find a Point of Interest near the cursor position.
IThe zoom bar
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Options
Zoom in and out by moving the slider.
Tap the Options button to set the information shown on the map. You can
choose to show the following information:
• Points of interest. Tap POI below the list of options to select which POIs are
shown.
• Favourites
• Traffic - when traffic information is shown on the map, POIs an d Favourites
are not shown.
Tap Advanced to show or hide the following information:
• Names
• Markers - markers point to your current location, your home location and
your destination. The marker shows the distance to the location. Markers
are shown when the location they point to are off the screen.
Tap a marker to centre the map on the location pointed to by the marker.
You can also set your own marker. Tap the cursor button, then tap Set
marker position to place a marker at the cursor position.
• Coordinates
Cursor position
Position the cursor at a location on the map, tap the Cursor button and then
tap one of the following buttons to use the cursor location:
Tap this button to navigate to the cursor position. Your XL navigation
device calculates the route.
Navigate
there
Tap this button to place a marker at the cursor position.
Set marker
position
Tap this button to find a POI near the cursor position. For example, if you
have found a restaurant, you can search for a parking garage nearby.
Find POI
nearby
Tap this button to correct the location shown at the cursor position.
Correct
location
Add as
Favourite
Tap this button to create a Favourite at the cursor position.
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Add as POI
Centre on
map
Tap this button to create a POI at the cursor position.
Tap this button to centre the map on the cursor position.
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10.
TomTom Map Share
TM
TomTom Map Share
TM
With TomTom Map Share, you can correct errors on your map and share
those corrections with other people in the TomTom Map Share community,
as well as receiving corrections made by others.
If you find a street that has recently been blocked to traffic which was open
before, you can use Map Share to correct your map and then share the
correction with other Map Share members.
You can use Map Share to send and receive map corrections during the first
year after the map’s release date. This means that one year after the release
date, you will no longer be able to send or receive map corrections for that
version of the map - You will still be able to make corrections to your own map
for use on your own device.
You choose the type of corrections you want and each time you connect your
TomTom XL to TomTom HOME, the map is automatically updated.
Note: TomTom Map Share is not available in all regions. For more
information, go to tomtom.com/mapshare
Map corrections
There are two types of map correction:
• Corrections that are immediately shown on the map. These include,
• Corrections that are reported to TomTom but not shown immediately on
This type of correction is investigated by TomTom and once verified, is
included in the next map release. These corrections are therefore not shared
with the Map Share community.
changing the traffic flow of a street, blocking or renaming a street and
adding or editing POIs.
This type of change is immediately shown on your own map. You can h ide
these corrections at any time in the Map Share preferences menu.
your map. These include, missing streets, errors in motorway entrances
and exits and missing roundabouts.
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Making a map correction
Important: For safety reasons, you should only mark a location when you are
driving. Do not enter the full details of an error while you are driving.
1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Correct a map error.
Correct a map
error
A list of possible map corrections is shown.
3. Select the type of correction you want to report.
Note: If you tap Add missing POI or Report other error you will be asked for
some additional information before the next step.
4. Select the method you want to use for selecting the location of the
correction.
5. When you have found the location, tap Done.
6. Enter correction or confirmation of correction now.
Receiving the latest map updates
When you connect your TomTom XL to your computer, TomTom HOME
automatically downloads any available map corrections and sends any
changes you have made, to the Map Share community.
There are several types of corrections which can be set in the Correction
preferences menu.
Marking a map error while on the move
Important: For safety reasons, you should only mark a location when you are
driving. Do not enter the full details of an error while you are driving.
If you notice an item on your map that needs attention, you can mark the
location using the Report button and then enter the details when you are no
longer driving.
To show the Report button in the Driving View or in the quick menu, do the
following:
1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu.
Tip: If you cannot see the Map corrections button in the Main Menu, tap Show
ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
2. Tap Correction preferences.
3. Tap Done and then tap Done again.
4. Select Show report button, then tap Done.
The Report button is shown on the left-hand side of the Driving View. After
you mark a location, you can add more information about the change when
you open the Map corrections menu.
For example, you are driving to a friend's house and you notice that the name
of the street you are on is different from the one on your map. To report the
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change, tap the Report button and your XL will save your current location. You
can then send the correction to TomTom Map Share when you have finished
your journey.
TomTom Map Share community
To join the Map Share community, do the following:
1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu.
Tip: If you cannot see the Map corrections button in the Main Menu, tap Show
ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
2. Tap Download corrections made by others.
3. Tap Join.
When you connect your XL to your computer, TomTom HOME downloads
new corrections and sends your corrections to the Map Share community.
Important: TomTom Map Share corrections are not sent to your navigation
device using a wireless connection. You should regularly connect your device
to your computer and use TomTom HOME to check for new updates.
Correction preferences
The correction preferences set the way TomTom Map Share works on your
device.
You can set the following preferences:
• Use the trust level slider to choose the types corrections from the Map
Share community you want to use on your maps.
• Decide if you want to share your corrections with others.
• Show or hide the report button in the Driving View.
To set your preferences, Map corrections in the Main Menu.
Tip: If you later decide you want to remove corrections from the map, clear
the checkbox next to the types of correction you want to remove. If you clear
all the checkboxes, your map returns to the original state before the first
correction.
Trust slider
Use the Trust level slider to set the type of map corrections you want added
to your map. To do this, tap Correction preferences in the Map corrections
menu.
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There are four levels of trust that you can choose. The level changes when you
move the slider:
• TomTom - only accept changes made by TomTom.
• Trusted sources - accept changes made by TomTom and by trusted users
who have been verified by TomTom.
• Many users - accept changes made by TomTom, by trusted users who have
been verified by TomTom and changes made by a high number of Map
Share community members.
• Some users - accept changes made by TomTom, by trusted users who
have been verified by TomTom and all changes that have been made by
Map Share community members.
Types of map correction
There are several types of correction that you can make to a map.
To make a correction to your map, tap Map corrections in the Main Menu then
tap Correct a map error. The following types of corrections are shown.
Tap this button to block or unblock a street. You can block or unblock the
street in one or both directions.
(Un)block
street
For example, to correct a street near to your current location, do the
following:
1. Tap (Un)block street.
2. Tap Near you to select a street near your curr ent location. You can select
a street by name, a street near your Home location or a street on the
map.
3. Select the street or section of a street you want to correct by tapping it
on the map.
The street you select is highlighted and the cursor shows the name of
the street.
4. Tap Done.
Your device shows the street and whether the traffic is blocked or
allowed in each direction.
5. Tap one of the direction buttons to block or unblock the flow of traffic in
that direction.
6. Tap Done.
The next time you connect your device to TomTom HOME, your
corrections are shared with the TomTom Map Share community.
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Tap this button to correct the traffic direction of a one-way street, where the
direction of traffic is different to the direction shown on your map.
Reverse traffic
direction
Edit street
name
Change turn
restrictions
Note: Reverse traffic direction only works for one-way streets. If you select
a two-way street you will be given the chance to block/unblock the street
rather than changing the direction.
Tap this button to change the name of a street on your map.
For example, to rename a street near to your current location:
1. Tap Edit street name.
2. Tap Near you.
3. Select the street or section of a street you want to correct by tapping it
on the map.
The street you select is highlighted and the cursor shows the name of
the street.
4. Tap Done.
5. Type the correct street name.
6. Tap Done.
Tap this button to change and report incorrect road turn directions.
Change road
speed
Add missing
POI
Tap this button to change and report road speed limit.
Tap this button to add a new Point of Interest (POI).
For example to add a new restaurant near to your current location:
1. Tap Add missing POI.
2. Tap Restaurant in the list of POI categories.
3. Tap Near you.
4. Select the location of the missing restaurant.
You can select the location by entering the address or by selecting the
location on the map. Select Near you or Near home to open the map at
your current location or at your Home location.
5. Tap Done.
6. Type the name of the restaurant then tap OK.
7. If you know the telephone number of the restaurant you can type it, then
tap OK.
If you don’t know the number, just tap OK without typing a number.
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Edit POI
Report other
error
Tap this button to edit an existing POI.
You can use this button to make the following changes to a POI:
• Delete the POI.
• Rename the POI.
• Change the telephone number of the POI.
• Change the category that a POI belongs to.
• Move the POI on the map.
Tap this button to report other types of corrections.
These corrections are not immediately applied to your map. Your
TomTom XL sends a special report to TomTom Map Share.
You can report missing streets, errors in motorway entrances and exits and
missing roundabouts. If the correction you want to report is not covered by
any of these report types, enter a general description then tap Other.
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Sounds and voices11.
Sounds and voices
Your TomTom XL plays the following kinds of sound:
• Spoken instructions
• Warnings
Changing the volume level
You can change the volume in three ways:
• Tap the bottom left hand area of the Driving View. The last spoken
instruction is repeated and the volume level is shown.
Move the volume slider to adjust the volume.
• In the Main Menu, tap Change preferences, then tap Volume preferences.
Tap Test to check your changes.
Selecting a voice
To change the voice being used by your TomTom XL, tap Voice preferences
in the Preferences menu, then tap Change voice. Select a voice from the
list.
Voice
preferences
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Preferences12.
Preferences
You can change the way your TomTom XL looks and behaves.
Tap Change preferences in the Main Menu.
Hidden buttons and features
When you first start using your TomTom XL, all the buttons are shown in the
menu.
The buttons for the more advanced features can be hidden. This is a useful
option because you are unlikely to use certain features very often.
Tap this button in the Preferences menu, to reduce the number of buttons
that are shown.
Show fewer
menu options
Show ALL
menu options
You might want to do this so that only frequently used buttons are shown.
When you need to use the buttons that are hidden, you can press Show
ALL menu options in the Preferences menu to show all buttons.
Tap this button in the Preferences menu, to show all the buttons available
on your TomTom XL.
Use night colours / Use day colours
Tap this button to reduce the brightness of the screen and show darker
colours on the map.
Use Night
colours
Use day
colours
When should I use this?
When it’s dark, it is easier to see the screen if the display on your XL is not
brightly lit.
To change back to a brighter screen showing brighter colours on the map,
tap Use day colours.
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Show POI on map
Tap this button to set which categories for the Points of Interest (POIs)
should be shown on the map:
Show POI on
map
1. Tap Show POIs on map in the Preferences menu.
2. Select the POI categories to display on the map.
Tap Find to search for a POI category.
3. Tap Done.
The POIs you have selected are shown as symbols on the map.
Safety preferences
Tap this button to set the following safety preferences:
• Hide most menu options while driving
Safety
preferences
• Suggest driving breaks
• Show safety reminders
• Warn when near places of worship or schools
• Warn when driving faster than allowed
• Warn when driving faster than a set speed
• Warn not to leave the device in the car
If you select one or more of the warnings, you will also be asked to select a
sound to be played whenever a warning is displayed.
Select whether or not your TomTom XL should warn you about which side
of the road you should be driving on.
Decide if you want the map display to be turned off in special
circumstances and press Done.
What happens when I use the Turn off map display option?
When you turn off the map display, instead of seeing your position on a map
in the Driving View, you will only see information about the next instruction.
Tap the button and select an option for when the map should be turned off.
These are the options:
• Always - The map will not be shown and you will only see information
about the next instruction and arrows showing direction.
• Above a certain speed - you set the speed at which point the map will be
turned off. This option is useful for situations when the map might be
distracting, such as when you are driving fast.
• Never - the map is never turned off.
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Guided tours
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to show one of the Guided tours on how to use your
TomTom XL.
Guided tours
Turn off sound / Turn on sound
Tap this button to turn off sound. If you turn off the sound, warnings for
upcoming POIs are also turned off.
Turn off sound
The button changes to Turn on sound.
Tips
To change the volume, tap Volume preferences in the Preferences menu.
To change the volume quickly while you are driving, tap the bottom left-
hand section of the Driving View and move the slider.
To change the voice being used by your XL, tap Change voice in the Voice
preferences menu.
Volume preferences
Tap this button to change the volume.
Volume
preferences
Manage Favourites
Tap this button to rename or delete Favourites.
To find a Favourite quickly, tap Find, then start to type the name of the
Manage
Favourites
Favourite. As soon as the Favourite is shown in the list, you can select it.
Change Home location
Tap this button to set or change your Home location.
Change Home
location
Do I need to use my actual home address for the Home location?
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Change voice
Change voice
Manage POIs
No. Your Home location can be a place you go often, for example, your office.
It can be your actual home address, but it can be any address you like.
Why should I set a Home location?
Having a Home location means that you have a quick and easy way to navigate
there, by tapping the Home button in the Navigate to... menu
Tap this button to change the voice which gives you instructions.
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to do the following:
• Set alerts for when you are near POIs.
Manage POIs
For example, your XL can tell you when there is a petrol station nearby.
• Create your own POI categories and add POIs to them.
For example, you could create a category of POIs called “Friends”, and
add all your friend’s addresses as POIs in the category. You can even add
your friends’ phone numbers with their address so you can call them
from your XL.
The following buttons are available:
• Add POI - tap this button to add a location to a POI category you have
created.
• Warn when near POI - tap this button to be warned when you approach
a POI. You can select the types of POI for which you wish to be warned.
• Delete POI - tap this button to delete a POI you created.
• Edit POI - tap this button to edit the details of a POI you created.
• Add POI category - tap this button to create a new POI category.
• Delete POI category - tap this button to delete a POI category you
created.
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Change car symbol
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to select a car symbol that will be used to show your current
position in the Driving view.
Change car
symbol
Additional car symbols can be downloaded using TomTom HOME.
Change 2D/3D display / Turn on 2D display
Tap Turn on 2D display to change the perspective for viewing the map.
For example, the 2D view shows a two dimensional view of the map as
Turn on 2D
display
though viewed from above.
To switch the view to a three dimensional perspective, tap Change 2D/3D
display and select a view from the list.
Change 2D/3D
display
When should I use this?
In some situations, it is easier to see the map from above. Perhaps if the road
network is complicated or for times when you are walk ing while using your XL
to navigate.
Show/Hide lane images
Show lane
images
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to show or hide the arrows that warn you which lane you
need to be in to navigate an approaching road exit or junction.
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Manage maps
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to do the following:
• Download a map - tap this button to download a map you have bought
Manage maps
using TomTom HOME. It may not be possible to download maps on all
devices.
• Switch map - tap this button to change the map you are using.
• Download free map corrections - tap this button to download map
corrections provided as part of the Map Share service.
Use TomTom HOME to make backups, download, add and delete maps
from your navigation device.
Change map colours
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to select the colour schemes for day and night map colours.
You can also download more colour schemes from TomTom Services.
Change map
colours
Change language
Tap this button to change the language used for all the buttons and
messages you see on your XL.
Change
language
You can choose from a wide range of languages. When you change the
language, you are also given the opportunity to change the voice.
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Status bar preferences
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to select the information shown on the status bar:
• How should the status bar be displayed?
Status bar
preferences
Horizontal - If you choose this option, the status bar will be shown at the
bottom of the Driving view.
Vertical - If you choose this option, the status bar will be shown at the
right-hand side of the Driving view.
• Remaining time - the estimated time left until you reach your destination.
• Remaining distance - the distance left until you reach your destination.
• Current time
• Arrival time - your estimated arrival time.
• Speed
• Direction
• Show lane guidance
• Show current street name
• Show leeway to arrival time - your XL shows how late or early you will
be compared with the preferred arrival time that is set during the
planning of a route.
• Show max speed next to speed - only available when speed (above) is
also selected.
Note: If the speed limit for the road you are on is available, it is shown next
to your speed.
If you drive faster than the speed limit, your speed is shown in red.
Quick menu preferences
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to choose up to six buttons to be used in the Quick menu.
The Quick menu button enables easy access for your most commonly used
Quick menu
preferences
buttons.
The buttons you assign for use with the Quick menu, are shown in the
Driving View.
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Street name preferences
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to set the information that is shown on the map in the
Driving View. The following options are available:
Street name
preferences
• Show house number before street name
• Show street names - if you are using a computer voice for spoken
instructions and have selected that street names should be read aloud,
you do not need to select this option, since the street names will be read
aloud even though this option is not selected.
• Show next street name
• Show current street name on map
• Show next motorway / signpost - if available, the road sign to follow or
the name of the next major road on your route is shown at the top of the
screen in the Driving View.
Planning preferences
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to set the kind of route planned when you select a
destination.
Planning
preferences
The following options are available:
• Ask me every time I plan
• Always plan fastest routes
• Always plan shortest routes
• Always avoid motorways
• Always plan walking routes
• Always plan bicycle routes
• Always plan for limited speed
Tap the IQ Routes button to enable or disable IQ Routes.
IQ Routes is used to plan the best possible route taking into account the
real average speeds measured on the roads.
Then set how your XL should handle the following when planning a route:
• Toll roads on the route
• Ferry crossings on the route
• HOV lanes on the route
• Unpaved roads
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You can then set if the route summary screen closes automatically after you
have planned a route. If you select No, you have to tap Done to close the route
summary screen.
Replanning preferences
Select whether or not you want your TomTom XL to replan your route when
a faster route is found while you drive. This might occur due to changes in the
traffic situation.
Brightness preferences
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to set the brightness of the screen.
Move the sliders to set the brightness separately for day map colours and
Brightness
preferences
for night map colours.
You can also set this option:
• Switch to night view when dark - your XL uses night colours for the
Driving View based on the time of day.
Set owner
Set owner
You can set the map colour scheme by tapping Change map colours.
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to enter your name and address as the owner of your XL
and to change or delete a 4-digit password for your XL.
Note: You can only change or delete a 4-digit password on your
TomTom XL.
You can create a 4-digit password for your XL using TomTom HOME:
1. Connect your XL to your computer and turn on your XL and your
computer.
TomTom HOME starts automatically.
2. Click on Operate my XL in TomTom HOME.
Your XL appears and can be controlled using TomTom HOME.
3. From the Main Menu, click Change preferences.
4. Click Set Owner. You can now set a 4-digit password for your XL.
You can only create a 4-digit password using TomTom HOME.
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Set units
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to set the type of units that will be shown for the following:
•Distance
Set units
•Time
• Latitude and longitude
• Temperature
• Air pressure
Operate left-handed / Operate right handed
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to move important buttons, for example, the Done and
Cancel buttons as well as the zoom bar, to the left hand side of the screen.
This makes it easier to tap the buttons with your left hand without blocking
Operate left-
handed
the screen.
To move the buttons back to the right hand side of the screen, tap Operate
right-handed.
Keyboard preferences
You use the keyboard to enter your destination or to find an item in a list,
such as a POI.
Keyboard
preferences
Tap this button to select the size of the keys on the keyboard and the
keyboard layout. You can select from two sizes:
• Large keyboard
• Small keyboard
Three keyboard layouts are available:
• ABCD keyboard
• QWERTY keyboard
• AZERTY keyboard
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Set clock
Set clock
Flight mode
Tap this button to select the type of clock that is shown and set the time.
The easiest way to set the time is by tapping the Sync button. Your XL will
then take the time from GPS information.
Note: After using Sync to set the time, you may have to adjust the hours
depending on your time zone. Your XL works out your time zone and
always keeps the time correct using GPS information.
You can only use Sync if you have GPS reception, so you cannot set the
clock in this way when you are indoors.
Tap this button to enable or disable all wireless connections on your
navigation device, such as Bluetooth and GSM mobile communications.
Flight Mode
This is important when entering areas, such as a hospital, where you must
turn off devices that transmit radio signals.
My TomTom account
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to log in to your TomTom account.
If you have more than one TomTom account or if several people are sharing
MyTomTom
account
the same TomTom XL, you can switch to another TomTom account.
Reset factory settings
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to restore the factory settings to your TomTom XL.
Reset factory
settings
All your settings, including Favourites, your Home location, warnings for
POIs and any Itineraries you have created are deleted.
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Points of Interest13.
Points of Interest
Creating POIs
Points of Interest or POIs are useful places on the map. Here are some
examples:
• Restaurants
•Hotels
•Museums
• Parking garages
• Petrol stations
Note: You can report missing POIs or edit existing POIs using Map Share and
share your corrections with the Map Share community.
Note: You can also download sets of POIs and share the POI sets you create
using TomTom HOME.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Change preferences.
3. Tap Manage POIs.
Add POI
category
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all
menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
4. Before you can add a POI, you have to create at least one POI category.
Every POI is assigned to a POI category. You can only add POIs to POI
categories you have created yourself.
Tap Add POI category.
5. Enter a name for your POI category, for example, ‘Friends’ or ‘Favourite
restaurants’. Then select a marker for your POI category.
6. Tap Add POI.
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Add POI
Tap this button to add a POI.
7. You are asked to name the POI.
8. Select the POI category in which you want to add the POI.
9. Select the location of your POI from the list below.
Tap this button to use TomTom Local Search with Google search to help
you find shops and businesses in and around your current location.
Local search
Home
Favourite
Address
You can choose to search for shops and businesses near you, near your
destination, near any other destination or in a city.
For example, if you are looking for a swimming pool near your current
location, enter ’swimming pool’ and choose the best search result.
You can set your Home location as a POI.
If you want to change your Home location, you can create a POI of the
Home location before you change it.
You can create a POI from a Favourite.
You can only create a limited number of Favourites. If you want to create
more Favourites you have to delete some Favourites first. Before you
delete a Favourite, make it into a POI so that you don’t lose the address.
You can specify an address to be a POI. When you enter an address, you
can choose from four options.
• City centre
• Street and house number
• Postcode
• Crossing or intersection
Recent
destination
Point of
Interest
My location
Select a POI location from a list of places you have recently used as
destinations.
You can add a Point of Interest (POI) as a POI. For example, if you are
creating a category of POIs for your favourite restaurants, use this option
instead of entering the addresses of the restaurants.
Tap this button to add your current position as a POI.
For example, if you stop somewhere you like, while you are there you
can tap this button to create the POI.
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Tap this button to create a POI using the map browser.
Select the location of the POI using the cursor, then tap Done.
Point on map
Tap this button to create a POI by entering latitude and longitude values.
Latitude
Longitude
Tap this button to select your last recorded position as your destination.
This may be useful if your XL is unable to maintain a strong GPS signal,
Position of
last stop
for example, when you drive through a long tunnel.
Note: You can report missing POIs or edit existing POIs using Map Share and
share your corrections with the Map Share community.
Navigating to a POI
You can use a POI as your destination. For example, if you are travelling to an
unfamiliar city, you could choose a POI to help find a parking garage.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Navigate to... in the Main Menu.
3. Tap Point of Interest.
4. Tap POI in city.
5. Narrow your choice of POIs by selecting the area where the POI is located.
You can select one of these options:
• POI near you - to choose from a list of POIs near to your current location.
• POI in city - to find a POI in a particular town or city.
• POI near Home - to choose from a list of POIs near to your Home location.
You can select from a list of POIs which are along your route or close to your
destination. Choose from one of these options:
• POI along route
• POI near destination
Note: The last POI you viewed is also shown so that you can plan a route there
more quickly.
6. Type the name of the town you want to visit and select the town when it
appears in the list.
7. Select the category of POI:
Tap Any POI category to search for a POI by category name.
Tap the category of POI, if it is shown.
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Tap the arrow to choose from the complete list of categories. Select the
category from the list or start to type the name of the category and select it
when it appears in the list.
8. Tap Parking garage.
9. From the list of POIs shown, select the POI you want to navigate to.
The table below explains the distances listed next to each POI.
POI near youDistance from your current location
POI in cityDistance from the city centre
POI near HomeDistance from your Home location
POI along
route
POI near
destination
If you know the name of the POI, tap Find and type the name. Select it from
the list when it is shown.
The next screen shows more detailed information including the location of
the POI on the map and the phone number of the POI, if available.
Tap Select to confirm you want to plan a route to this POI.
Once you have selected a POI, the route to the POI is calculated by your
TomTom XL.
Note: You can also use Google Local Search to find shops and businesses
wherever you are. For more information, see the chapter on LIVE Services.
Showing POIs on the map
1. Tap Show POIs on map in the Preferences menu.
Distance from your current location
Distance from your destination
Show POI on
map
2. Select the POI categories to display on the map.
Tap Find to search for a POI by name.
3. Tap Done.
The POIs you have selected are shown as symbols on the map.
How can I set warnings for POIs?
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
2. Tap Change preferences.
3. Tap Manage POIs.
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Warn when
near POI
Managing POIs
Tap Manage POIs from the Preferences menu.
Note: The Manage POIs button is only available when all menu buttons are
shown. To show all menu buttons, tap Show ALL menu options in the
Preferences menu.
4. Tap Warn when near POI.
Tap this button to receive a warning when you travel near to the location
of a POI.
5. Select the category of POI you want to be warned about.
Select the category from the list or start to type the name of the category
and select it when it is shown in the list.
6. Set how close the POI should be when you receive a warning.
7. Choose the warning sound for the category of POI you selected.
Manage POIs
Note: The Manage POIs button is only available when all menu buttons are
shown. To show all menu buttons, tap Show ALL menu options in the
Preferences menu.
You can, for example, do the following:
• Create your own POI categories and add POIs to them.
• Set warnings when you get close to POIs.
Why would I want to create my own POIs?
A POI acts like a shortcut - once you have saved a location as a POI you never
have to type the address of that POI again. But when you create a POI you can
save more than just the location.
• Phone number - when you create a POI, you can save a phone number with
it.
• Categories - when you create a POI you have to put it in a category.
For example, you could create a category of POIs called ‘Favourite
restaurants’. With each POI, save their phone number so that you can call
them to reserve a table.
Note: You can report missing POIs or edit existing POIs using Map Share and
share your corrections with the Map Share community.
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Itinerary Planning14.
Itinerary Planning
What is an Itinerary?
An Itinerary is a plan for a journey including more locations than your final
destination.
An Itinerary can include the following items:
• Destination - a location on your journey where you want to stop.
• Waypoint - a location on your journey where you want to travel through
without stopping.
Destinations are shown using this symbol.
Waypoints are shown using this symbol.
When would I use an Itinerary?
You could use an Itinerary for trips such as:
• A driving holiday through a country with lots of stops.
• A two day car journey with an overnight stop.
• A short drive which passes by Points of Interest.
In all these examples you could tap Navigate to... for each place. However, if
you use an Itinerary, you can save time by planning everything in advance.
Creating an Itinerary
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Itinerary planning.
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The Itinerary planning screen opens. At first, there are no items on the
Itinerary.
Itinerary
planning
Note: This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To
show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
3. Tap Add and select a location.
Tip: You can add items to your Itinerary in any order and rearr ange the order
later.
Following an Itinerary
When you use an Itinerary to navigate, the route will be calculated to the first
destination on the Itinerary. Your TomTom XL calculates the remaining
distance and time to the first destination and not for the whole Itinerary.
As soon as you start to use an Itinerary, the route is calculated from your
current position. You do not need to set a departure point.
When you have passed a waypoint or reached a destination, it is marked as
visited.
Waypoints are shown on the map. Your XL will not warn you, when you are
approaching a waypoint or when you arrive at a waypoint.
Organising an Itinerary
Tap an item on your Itinerary to open a page of buttons for editing the item.
The buttons shown below are available.
You can change a destination into a waypoint using this button.
Remember that waypoints are points on your journey to your destination
Mark as
waypoint
Mark as
destination
that you want to pass and destinations are places where you want to stop.
This button is only shown if the item you tapped is a destination.
You can change a waypoint into a destination using this button.
Remember that destinations are places where you want to stop, and
waypoints are points on your journey to your destination that you want to
pass.
This button is only shown if the item you tapped is a waypoint.
Tap this button to miss out part of your Itinerary. Your XL will ignore this
item and all the items before it in the Itinerary.
Mark ‘visited’
It will navigate you to the next item in the Itinerary.
This button is only shown if you are still due to visit this item.
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Tap this button to repeat part of your Itinerary. Your XL will navigate you to
this item followed by the rest of the items in the Itinerary.
Mark ‘to visit’
This button is only shown if you have already visited this item.
Tap this button to move the item up the Itinerary.
This button is unavailable if the item is at the top of the Itinerary.
Move item up
Tap this button to move the item down the Itinerary.
This button is unavailable if the item is at the bottom of the Itinerary.
Move item
down
Tap this button to see the location of the item on the map.
Show on map
Tap this button to delete the item from the Itinerary.
Delete item
Start using an Itinerary
Tap Options, then tap Start navigation.
To save an Itinerary, tap Save Itinerary.
To load a saved Itinerary, tap Load Itinerary.
To create a new Itinerary, tap New Itinerary and to delete one, tap Delete
Itinerary.
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Help me15.
Help me
Options
Phone for help
Drive to help
Help me provides an easy way to navigate to emergency services cent res and
other specialist services and contact them by phone.
For example, if you are involved in a car accident, you could use Help me to
call the nearest hospital and tell them your exact location.
Tip: If you do not see the Help me button in the Main Menu, tap Show ALL
menu options in the Preferences menu.
Note: In some countries, information may not be available for all services.
Tap this button to find the contact details and location of a service centre.
Tap this button to navigate your way by car to a service centre.
Walk to help
Where am I?
First Aid guide
Other guides
Tap this button to navigate your way on foot to a service centre.
Tap this button to see your current location on the map. You can then tap
Phone for help and select the type of service you want to contact and tell
them your exact location.
Tap this button to read the British Red Cross First Aid guide.
Tap this button to read a selection of useful guides.
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Favourites16.
Favourites
What are Favourites?
Favourites are places that you often visit. You can create Favourites so that
you don’t have to enter the address every time you want to navigate there.
They don’t have to be places you especially like, just useful addresses.
How can I create a Favourite?
From the Main Menu, tap Add Favourite.
You can then select the location of the Favourite from the list below.
Give your Favourite a name that is easy to remember. Your XL will always
suggest a name, usually the address of the Favourite. To enter the name, just
start typing. You don’t have to delete the suggested name.
Tap this button to use TomTom Local search with Google search to help
you find shops and businesses and save the location as a Favourite.
Local search
Home
Favourite
Address
You can choose to search for shops and businesses near you, near your
destination, near any other destination or in a city.
For example, if you are looking for a swimming pool near your current
location, enter ’swimming pool’ and choose the best search result.
You can set your Home location as a Favourite.
You cannot create a Favourite from another Favourite. This option will
always be unavailable in this menu.
To rename a Favourite, tap Manage Favourites in the Preferences menu.
You can specify an address to be a Favourite. When you enter an address,
you can choose from four options.
• City centre
• Street and house number
• Postcode
• Crossing or intersection
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Recent
destination
Point of
Interest
Select a Favourite location from a list of places you have recently used as
destinations.
You can add a Point of Interest (POI) as a Favourite.
Does it make sense to do this?
If you visit a POI you particularly like, for example a restaurant, you can add
it as a Favourite.
To add a POI as a Favourite, tap this button, then do the following:
1. Narrow your choice of POIs by selecting the area where the POI is.
You can select one of these options:
• POI near you - to search from a list of POIs near your current position.
• POI in city - to choose a POI in a particular town or city. You have to
specify a town or city.
• POI near Home - to search from a list of POIs near your Home
location.
If you are currently navigating to a destination, you can also select from
a list of POIs which are on your route or near your destination. Choose
one of these options:
My location
Point on map
Latitude
Longitude
• POI along route
• POI near destination
2. Select the category of POI.
Tap the category of POI if it is shown or tap the arrow to choose from
the complete list.
Tap Any POI category to search for a POI by name.
Tap this button to add your current position as a Favourite.
For example, if you stop somewhere interesting, while you are there you
can tap this button to create the Favourite.
Tap this button to create a Favourite using the map browser.
Select the location of the Favourite using the cursor, then tap Done.
Tap this button to create a Favourite by entering latitude and longitude
values.
Position of
last stop
Tap this button to select your last recorded position as your destination.
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How can I use a Favourite?
You will normally use a Favourite as a way of navigating to a place without
having to enter the address. To navigate to a Favourite, do the following:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Navigate to...
3. Tap Favourite.
4. Select a Favourite from the list.
Your XL calculates the route for you.
5. When the route is calculated, tap Done.
Your XL will immediately start guiding you to your destination with spoken
instructions and visual instructions on the screen.
How can I change the name of a Favourite?
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Change preferences to open the Preferences menu.
3. Tap Manage Favourites.
4. Tap the Favourite you want to rename.
5. Tap Rename.
How can I delete a Favourite?
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Change preferences to open the Preferences menu.
3. Tap Manage Favourites.
4. Tap the Favourite you want to delete.
5. Tap Delete.
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LIVE Services17.
LIVE Services
Regional availability
Note: As well as using LIVE services in your own country, you may also be
able to use LIVE services when travelling abroad. Not all LIVE services are
available in all countries. For more information on available services, go to
www.tomtom.com/services.
Safety Notice
Your TomTom navigation device contains a GSM/GPRS module which can
interfere with electrical devices such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and
aviation equipment.
Interference with these devices may endanger the health or life of others.
Do not use near unprotected electrical units nor in areas where the use of
mobile telephones is prohibited, such as hospitals and airplanes.
LIVE Services subscriptions
Checking your LIVE Services subscription
You can check the status of your subscriptions at any time, by doing the
following on your XL.
In the Main Menu, tap TomTom Services and then tap My Services.
Your XL also warns you when your LIVE Services subscription is approaching
the renewal date.
For more information about LIVE Services subscription and payment terms,
go to tomtom.com/services.
Renewing your LIVE Services subscription using your XL
1. In the Main Menu, tap TomTom Services and then tap My Services.
The current status of your LIVE Services is shown.
2. Tap on the service you want to renew.
Your XL confirms that you want to renew your subscription.
3. Tap Yes.
The renewal request is sent to TomTom. You should complete payment
online, on or before the date shown on your XL.
Renewing your LIVE Services subscription using TomTom HOME
1. Connect your XL to your computer.
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TomTom HOME starts and connects to your XL.
2. Open the LIVE Services section.
3. Check the status of your subscription and click on the service you want to
renew.
You are asked to provide your payment details.
4. Enter your payment details and complete the transaction.
Your subscription is renewed.
TomTom HD Traffic
HD Traffic is a unique TomTom LIVE Service for receiving up-to-date traffic
information. For more information about services and subscriptions, go to
tomtom.com/services.
In combination with IQ Routes, HD Traffic helps you plan the best possible
route to your destination taking into account the latest traffic information.
A route is calculated taking into account the current local traffic conditions.
Your TomTom XL automatically receives regular traffic information updates. If
traffic incidents are found on your route, you are asked if you want to replan
the current route to try and avoid the traffic incidents.
Fuel Prices
The Fuel Prices service sends up-to-date information about fuel pri ces directly
to your device or via TomTom HOME when your XL is connected to your
computer.
Search for the best fuel prices
To search for the cheapest fuel prices, do the following. In this example, you
will plan a route to the cheapest petrol station nearby.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu, then tap TomTom Services.
2. Tap Fuel Prices.
3. Select the type of fuel used in your vehicle.
4. Tap Cheapest nearby, then tap the name at the top of the list.
The location is shown on the map.
5. Tap Select.
You are asked if you want to navigate to the petrol station.
6. Tap Yes.
You may be asked if you need to arrive at a particular time, if this option is
enabled.
The route is planned and a summary of the route is shown on the map.
TomTom local search with Google
Using local search, you can search the Google listings to find shops and
businesses near you, or any another location, and navigate there.
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Using local search
To find a destination using local search and plan a route to that location, foll ow
the steps below. In this example, you will search for a supermarket near to
your current location.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu, then tap Navigate to.
2. Tap the Google button.
3. Tap Search near you.
4. Type ’supermarket’ then tap OK.
The locations that match your search are shown in a list.
5. Tap one of the locations in the list.
The location is shown on the map.
Tap Details to see more information about this location.
6. Tap Navigate there to plan a route to the location.
Your TomTom XL plans a route to the location you selected.
TomTom Safety Alerts
Other services
The TomTom Safety Alerts service warns you about a variety of locations
including:
• Safety camera locations.
• Accident blackspot locations.
• Mobile safety camera locations.
• Average speed camera locations.
• Toll road camera locations.
• Traffic light camera locations.
Important: Regularly connect your navigation device to TomTom HOME to
update the list of locations for all Safety Alerts. If a wireless connection is
available for your device, mobile safety camera locations can be sent to your
device using a wireless connection.
When a safety camera location is shown on the map, a warning sound is
played to warn you that you are approaching an area where a safety camera
is located.
If you discover a location that has a safety camera but you receive no warning,
you can report the new location to TomTom using your XL.
The following services are also available on your TomTom XL:
TomTom Weather
TomTom Weather gives you five day weather reports for any
location on your map.
QuickGPSfix
QuickGPSfix contains information about GPS satellite positions
which helps your TomTom XL find your position faster.
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My Services
To check your subscription, tap TomTom Services in the Main
Menu and then tap My Services.
Note: When LIVE Services are unavailable, this image is shown in the
Driving View.
Your TomTom XL informs you when your LIVE Services subscription is due
for renewal. You can use your XL to inform TomTom that you wish to renew
your current subscription.
For more information about LIVE Services subscription and payment terms,
go to tomtom.com/services.
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TomTom
HD Traffic
Safety Notice
TomTom HD Traffic18.
HD Traffic is a unique TomTom LIVE Service for receiving up-to-date traffic
information. For more information about services and subscriptions, go to
tomtom.com/services.
In combination with IQ Routes, HD Traffic helps you plan the best possible
route to your destination taking into account the latest traffic information.
A route is calculated taking into account the current local traffic conditions.
Your TomTom XL automatically receives regular traffic information updates. If
traffic incidents are found on your route, you are asked if you want to replan
the current route to try and avoid the traffic incidents.
Your TomTom navigation device contains a GSM/GPRS module which can
interfere with electrical devices such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and
aviation equipment.
Interference with these devices may endanger the health or life of others.
Do not use near unprotected electrical units nor in areas where the use of
mobile telephones is prohibited, such as hospitals and airplanes.
Using TomTom HD Traffic
The Traffic bar is shown on the right side of the Driving View. It warns you
about traffic incidents on your planned route.
Note: The colour of the sidebar changes colour depending on how old the
traffic information is on your device.
To find the quickest route to your destination taking into account the latest
traffic information, do the following:
1. Tap the sidebar.
The top of the Traffic bar represents your destination and shows
the total delay time for any incidents on your route.
The central section of the Traffic bar shows individual traffic
incidents in the order they occur on your route.
The bottom of the Traffic bar represents your current position
and shows the distance to the next incident.
To make the Traffic sidebar more readable some incidents may
not be shown. These incidents will always be of minor
importance and only cause short delays.
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Tip: If you have trouble tapping the sidebar and the Main Menu is being
displayed instead of the traffic menu, try tapping your finger half on the
sidebar and half off the screen.
2. Tap Minimise traffic delays.
3. Tap Done.
Tip: You can let your TomTom device automatically minimise traffic delays for
you.
Minimise delays
You can set HD Traffic to minimise traffic delays on your route each time the
latest traffic information updates are received.
1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Change Traffic preferences.
Your device looks for the quickest route to your destination.
It is possible that the new route may also include traffic delays, or may even
be the same route as before. You can re-plan the route to avoid all delays,
but this new route will take longer than the quickest route already shown.
3. Select Automatically minimise delays after every traffic update.
4. Tap Done.
Changing HD Traffic preferences
Use the Change Traffic preferences button to choose how HD Traffic works on
your device.
1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Change Traffic preferences.
Change Traffic
preferences
3. To hear a beep sound when a new traffic incident occurs on your route,
select Beep when traffic situation on route changes and then tap Done.
4. If a faster route is found while you are driving, Traffic can replan your
journey to use the faster route. Select one of the following options and
then tap Done.
Always switch to that route
Ask me if I want to change
Never change my route
5. Tap Done.
Making commuting to work easier
The Home to work or Work to home buttons in the Traffic menu lets you
check your route to and from work with one tap of a button. When you use
either of these buttons, your device checks the route for possible delays and
if it finds any, provides you with the possibility to avoid them.
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The first time you use Home to work, you must set your traffic home and work
locations, do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Show home-work traffic.
Change
home-work
3. Tap Change home-work
4. Set your home location
5. Set your work location.
You can now use the Home to work and Work to home buttons of the Show
home-work traffic menu.
Note: The home location you set here is not the same as the home location
you can set in the Preferences Menu. In addition, the locations you use here
do not have to be your actual home and work locations. If there is another
route that you often travel, you can set Work/Home to use these locations
instead.
For example, to check for delays on your route home, do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Show home-work traffic.
3. Tap Work to home.
The driving view is shown. If the Traffic sidebar shows any delays on your
route, tap the Traffic sidebar and then Minimise traffic delays to see your
fastest route to home.
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Checking traffic incidents in your area
Get an overview of the traffic situation in your area, using the map. To find
local incidents and their details, do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Browse map.
Browse map
The map browser screen is shown.
3. Tap the blue compass image in the top right of the screen.
The map centres itself on you current location and any traffic incidents in
the area are shown.
4. Tap on any traffic incident to get more information.
A screen is shown that gives you detailed information about the incident
you chose. To display information about surrounding incidents use the
left and right arrows at the bottom of this screen.
HD Traf fi c sidebar colours
The HD Traffic sidebar changes colours depending on how old the traffic
information is on your device. The sidebar colours are:
Note: The traffic information on your device is updated automatically and the
HD Traffic sidebar will normally remain dark blue. However, it is possible that
device might not update traffic information, if for example there is no or poor
network coverage in your area, or you are driving in a country other than the
one for which you purchased TomTom HD Traffic.
Traffic incidents
Traffic incidents are displayed as small symbols on the Driving View and the
HD Traffic sidebar. There are two type of symbols:
• Symbols shown in a red square are incidents that HD Traffic can help you
Dark blue - The traffic information on your device is up to date.
Lilac - The traffic information on your device has not been
updated for at least 10 minutes. HD Traffic still warns you about
traffic incidents, but the information is at least ten minutes old.
Grey - The traffic information on your device has not been
updated for at least 15 minutes. HD Traffic will only warn you
about traffic incidents once it has been able to update this
information.
to avoid.
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• Symbols shown in a red triangle are weather related and are for information
only. You cannot use HD Traffic to avoid them.
Traffic incident symbols:
Accident
Road works
One or more lanes
closed
Road closed
Traffic incident
Traffic jam
Traffic menu
Weather related symbols:
Fog
Rain
Wind
Ice
Snow
Note: The incident avoided symbol is shown for any traffic incident that
you avoid using TomTom HD Traffic.
Minimise
traffic delays
To open the Traffic menu, tap the HD Traffic sidebar in the Driving View or tap
TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu. The following buttons are available:
Tap this button to re-plan your route based on the latest traffic information.
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Show traffic
on route
Show home-
work traffic
Browse map
Change
Traffic
preferences
Tap this button to get an overview of any traffic incidents along your route.
Use the left and right buttons of the overview screen to see more detailed
information about each incident. You can also use the Replan button of the
overview screen to replan your route avoiding the traffic incidents.
Tap this button to calculate and show the quickest route from your home
location to your place of work and back.
Tap this button to browse the map and see the traffic information displayed
on the map.
Tap this button to change your preferences for how TomTom HD Traffic
works on your device.
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TomTom Safety Alerts19.
TomTom
Safety
AlertsThe TomTom Safety Alerts service warns you about a variety of locations
including:
• Safety camera locations.
• Accident blackspot locations.
• Mobile safety camera locations.
• Average speed camera locations.
• Toll road camera locations.
• Traffic light camera locations.
Important: Regularly connect your navigation device to TomTom HOME to
update the list of locations for all Safety Alerts. If a wireless connection is
available for your device, mobile safety camera locations can be sent to your
device using a wireless connection.
When a safety camera location is shown on the map, a warning sound is
played to warn you that you are approaching an area where a safety camera
is located.
If you discover a location that has a safety camera but you receive no warning,
you can report the new location to TomTom using your XL.
Safety camera warnings
Warnings are given 15 seconds before you reach a safety camera location.
You are warned in three ways:
• Your TomTom XL plays a warning sound.
• The type of safety camera and your distance from the camera location is
shown in the Driving View. If a speed restriction that has been reported for
the camera, the speed is also shown in the Driving View.
• The location of the safety camera is shown on the map.
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Changing the way you are warned
To change the way your TomTom XL warns you about safety cameras, tap
the Change warning preferences button.
Change warning
preferences
You can then set how close you want to be to a safety camera before you
are warned and what type of sound will be played.
For example, to change the sound that is played when you approach a fixed
safety camera, do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Safety Cameras in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Change warning preferences.
A list of safety camera types is displayed. A speaker is shown next to t he
speed camera types that have been set for an alert.
3. Tap Fixed safety cameras.
Tip: If you want to change the warning sounds for all camera types to a
single sound, tap <ALL> instead of Fixed safety cameras in step 4 above.
4. Tap NO to avoid removing the fixed safety camera alerts.
5. Enter the time in seconds for when a warning is given before you reach
a camera. Then tap OK.
6. Tap the sound you want to be used for the warning. For example, to
select a bugle sound tap on Bugle.
7. Tap YES to save your changes.
Report button
To show the report button in the Driving View, do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Services in the Main Menu.
2. Tap TomTom Safety Cameras.
3. Tap Enable report button.
The report button is shown on left-hand side of the Driving View or if you
are already using the quick menu, it’s added to the buttons availabl e in the
quick menu.
Reporting a new safety camera while on the move
1. Tap the report button shown in the Driving View or in the quick menu to
record the location the camera.
2. Tap Mobile camera or Fixed camera.
3. Tap the type of camera you want to report.
Note: If the type of camera you choose has a speed restriction, you can also
enter the speed.
Reporting a new safety camera while at home
You do not need to be at the location of a safety camera to report the new
location.
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To report a new safety camera location while you are at home, do the
following:
1. Tap TomTom Services in the Main Menu.
2. Tap TomTom Safety Cameras.
3. Tap Report safety camera.
4. Tap Mobile camera or Fixed camera depending upon the type of safety
camera.
5. Find the location of the camera you want to report using the Map browser, .
Use the cursor to mark the exact location, then tap Done.
6. Tap on the type of camera you want to report and if necessary, the speed
restriction for the camera.
Reporting incorrect camera alerts
You may receive an alert for a camera that is no longer there.
To report an incorrect camera alert, do the following:
1. While you are at the location of the missing camera, tap Report in the
Driving View.
Note: This must be done within 20 seconds of receiving the camera alert.
2. Tap Remove.
The next time you connect your device to TomTom HOME, the camera alert
is reported as incorrect.
Types of safety camera you can report
When you report a safety camera, you can select the type of safety camera
you are reporting.
These are the different types of Safety camera:
This type of safety camera checks the speed of passing vehicles.
Speed camera
This type of safety camera checks for vehicles breaking traffic rules at tr affic
lights.
Traffic light
camera
This type of safety camera monitors traffic at toll road barriers.
Toll road
camera
Average
speed check
This type of safety camera checks the average speed vehicles between two
fixed points.
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This type of safety camera checks traffic on roads where access is
restricted.
Vehicle
restriction
All other types of camera that do not fall into any of the above categories.
Other camera
TomTom Safety Camera menu
To open the Safety Cameras menu, tap the TomTom Services in the Main
Menu and then tap TomTom Safety Cameras.
Tap this button to report a new safety camera location.
Report safety
camera
Tap this button to set the safety alerts you will receive and which sounds
will be used for each alert.
Change
warning
preferences
Disable
alerts
Enable
automatic
updates
Enable report
button
Tap this button to disable safety alerts.
Tap this button to enable automatic updates for your list of mobile safety
camera locations. The list of fixed safety cameras is not updated
automatically as they don’t change as often as mobile cameras.
Tap this button to enable the report button. The report button is shown in
the Driving View or in the quick menu.
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Fuel Prices20.
Fuel Pric-
es
Search for the best fuel prices
The Fuel Prices service sends up-to-date information about fuel pri ces directly
to your device or via TomTom HOME when your XL is connected to your
computer.
To search for the cheapest fuel prices, do the following. In this example, you
will plan a route to the cheapest petrol station nearby.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu, then tap TomTom Services.
2. Tap Fuel Prices.
3. Select the type of fuel used in your vehicle.
4. Tap Cheapest nearby, then tap the name at the top of the list.
The location is shown on the map.
5. Tap Select.
You are asked if you want to navigate to the petrol station.
6. Tap Yes.
You may be asked if you need to arrive at a particular time, if this option is
enabled.
The route is planned and a summary of the route is shown on the map.
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Introducing TomTom HOME21.
Introducing TomTom HOME
TomTom HOME is a free application for your computer that helps you manage
the contents of your TomTom XL navigation device. It is a good idea to
frequently connect to HOME to ensure you always have the latest updates on
your device.
You can, for example, do the following:
• Manage maps, voices, POIs and more.
• Buy TomTom services and manage your subscriptions.
• Update your device automatically with the latest software and services.
• Make and restore backups.
• Read the full version of the user manual.
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you
connect to HOME.
It is a good idea to make regular backups of your navigation device using
HOME.
Installing TomTom HOME
To install TomTom HOME on your computer, do the following:
1. Connect your computer to the internet.
2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable, then switch
your device on.
HOME starts to install.
Note: If HOME does not install automatically, you can also download it from
tomtom.com/home
TomTom HOME starts automatically when the navigation device is switched
on while the device is connected to your computer.
MyTomTom Account
To download content and services using TomTom HOME, you need a
MyTomTom account. You can create an account when you start using
TomTom HOME.
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Addendum22.
Addendum
Important Safety Notices and Warnings
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides
location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and
controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United
States of America which is responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any
changes in GPS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may
impact the operation of your TomTom device. TomTom does not accept any
liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS.
Use with Care
Use of a TomTom device for navigation still means that you need to drive with
due care and attention.
Aircraft and Hospitals
Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many
hospitals and in many other locations. A TomTom device must not be used in
these environments.
Taking care of your TomTom device
Do not leave your TomTom device or TomTom accessories on view when you
leave your car. They may become an easy target for thieves.
You can set a password for your device which must be entered every time you
start your device.
We recommend that you use the safety preferences on your TomTom device,
where available. The safety preferences are available in the Preferences menu.
Take care of your TomTom device and clean it correctly.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your device; do not use any liquid
cleaners.
• If your device gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth.
• Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so
may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.
• If your device includes a memory card, do not use the memory card with
any device other than a TomTom device. Other devices may damage the
memory card.
• Do not expose your device to high or low temperatures, which can cause
permanent damage. For example, don’t leave it in the car on hot summer
days or during cold winter nights.
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Battery
0168
This product uses a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or
corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a
heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a
microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to
temperatures over 60 C (140 F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause
the Lithium-Ion battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause
injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the
battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse
thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety
reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at
low (below 0C/32F) or high (over 45C/113F) temperatures.
Temperatures: Standard operation: -10 C (14 F) to +55 C (131 F); short period
storage: -20 C (-4 F) to + 60 C (140 F); long period storage: -20 C (-4 F) to
+25 C (77 F).
THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT MUST
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. USE YOUR TOMTOM
ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD (CAR CHARGER/
BATTERY CABLE) AND AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER) FOR
BATTERY CHARGING.
To recycle your TomTom unit please see your local approved TomTom
service center.
CE Marking
The stated battery life is a maximum possible battery life. The maximum
battery life will only be achieved under specific atmospheric conditions. The
estimated maximum battery life is based on an average usage profile.
For tips on extending the battery life, go to the FAQ listed below for your
country:
This equipment complies with the requirements for CE marking when used in
a residential, commercial, vehicular or light industrial environment.
R&TTE directive
Hereby, TomTom declares that this personal navigation device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be found here:
www.tomtom.com/legal.
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WEEE directive
point of sale or to your local municipal collection point for recycling.
Connected networks
Devices that contain a GSM module are intended for connection to the
following networks:
GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900
Safety Notice
Your TomTom navigation device contains a GSM/GPRS module which can
interfere with electrical devices such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and
aviation equipment.
Interference with these devices may endanger the health or life of others.
Do not use near unprotected electrical units nor in areas where the use of
mobile telephones is prohibited, such as hospitals and airplanes.
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. In line with EU
Directive 2002/96/EC for waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE), this electrical product must not be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste. Please dispose of this product by returning it to the
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The purpose of NASA’s Earth Observatory is to provide a freely-accessible
publication on the Internet where the public can obtain new satellite imagery
and scientific information about our home planet.
The focus is on Earth’s climate and environmental change:
earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
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