Recalculate original

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 dont like, or which is wellknown for traffic problems.

Avoid part of route

You then choose the road you want to avoid from a list of the roads on your route. Tap this button to recalculate your route so that it avoids traffic problems as much as possible. Your GO will check if there are any traffic problems on your route and work out the best route to avoid the problems.

Minimize traffic delays

For more information about using TomTom Traffic, see TomTom Traffic on page 74.

Sounds and voices

The sound on your TomTom GO is used for features such as: Spoken instructions Hands-free calls Warnings Music For information on making hands-free calls on your GO, see Hands-free calling on page 45. For information on playing music on your GO, see Music and Media on page 25
How do I change 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. You can set your GO to change the volume automatically depending on how noisy it is in the car.
Changing the volume automatically
Your TomTom GO can change the volume automatically. 1. In the Main Menu, tap Change preferences.

Volume preferences

2. Tap Volume preferences. 3. Select Link volume to noise level. 4. Tap Done.

Selecting a voice

To change the voice being used by your TomTom GO, tap Voice preferences in the Preferences menu, then tap Change voice. Select a voice from the list.

Voice preferences

Your TomTom GO has two different kinds of voices: Computer voices These are generated by your GO. They provide spoken instructions while you are driving and can pronounce street names and announce messages, traffic reports, weather reports, tips and tutorials. Human voices These are recorded by an actor. Note: Human voices only provide spoken instructions.
How do computer voices work?
Your TomTom GO makes use of text-to-speech technology to generate computer voices. A text-to-speech program converts written text, for example an instruction like Turn right, into the sound of a human voice. The text-to-speech program looks at the whole sentence to make sure that the sound you hear is as close to the real thing as possible. The program is also able to recognize and quite accurately pronounce foreign place and street names. For example, the English voice can read French street names. Note: If you select a human voice, this will only be able to announce commands, but not street names. If you would like street names to be announced, you will need to select a computer voice.

Internal and external speakers
Your TomTom GO contains a high quality speaker. This is used to play all the sounds on your GO unless you connect to external speakers. You can connect external speakers to your GO in the following ways: Using an audio cable. Note: If your car stereo has a line-in connector, you can play sound from your GO through your car speakers. Connecting a Bluetooth Hi-Fi headset or speakers. Tuning the FM Transmitter in your GO to use your car radio speakers. Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930.

FM transmitter

There is an FM Transmitter inside the GO 530, 730, 930 that works like a radio station. This means you can hear the instructions made by your GO and play your mp3 songs through your car radio speakers.
Setting up In the Main Menu tap Change preferences, then tap Speaker preferences. Switch on your car radio. Tune your car radio to a frequency that is not being used by a radio station. Tap Change and set the frequency on your GO to the same frequency as your car radio. If you drive into an area where a radio station transmits on the same frequency you are using for the FM Transmitter, you may have to use another frequency. Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930.
Using more than one speaker
You can select different speakers to be used for specific events, such as using the internal speaker for TomTom GO instructions and external speakers for hearing handsfree phone calls and listening to music. Internal speaker Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930. Is it difficult to hear spoken instructions when music is playing? When you choose to use a Bluetooth Hi-Fi device for music and spoken instructions, you are asked if you want to pause music when spoken instructions are announced. By default, music is always paused for spoken instructions. When you receive a hands-free phonecall, music is always paused and spoken instructions are not given. For information about making hands-free calls on your GO, see Hands-free calling on page 45.

Using the audio cable

To play sound through your car stereo or other external speaker using an audio cable, do the following: 1. Plug the audio cable into the audio out connector on your GO. 2. Plug the audio cable into the line-in connector on your car stereo or other external speaker. Note: Not all car stereos have a line in connector. Check the manual for your car stereo for specific information. 3. If you are using your car stereo, select line-in connector on your car stereo as the input source. 4. On your GO, tap Speaker preferences in the Preferences menu.

Tap this button to change the speaker settings.

Speaker preferences

5. Select the speaker you want your GO to use for announcing instructions. Internal speaker Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio 6. Select the speaker you want your GO to use for playing music. Internal speaker Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930. 7. Tap Done. 8. Your GO asks you whether you want to use an external Bluetooth Hi-Fi speaker. Tap NO. Your GO will confirm that when the device is connected, the sound you have selected will be played through the audio cable. Note: You cannot listen to your car stereo and use the audio cable to play sound from your GO on the car stereo at the same time. For information about listening to music using your GO, see Music and Media on page 25.
Using Bluetooth Hi-Fi speakers
Your GO can play sound through Bluetooth Hi-Fi speakers, such as a Bluetooth Hi-Fi headset, or a car stereo which uses Bluetooth. To play sound over Bluetooth Hi-Fi speakers, do the following: 1. Tap Speaker preferences in the Preferences menu. Tap this button to change the speaker settings.
2. Select the speaker you want your GO to use for announcing instructions. Internal speaker Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio 3. Select the speaker you want your GO to use for playing music. Internal speaker
Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930. 4. Tap Done. 5. Your GO asks you to confirm that you want to use an external Bluetooth Hi-Fi speaker. Tap YES. Your GO will start searching for Bluetooth Hi-Fi devices. 6. Select your Bluetooth Hi-Fi device from the list of devices found by your GO. Your GO will try to establish a Bluetooth connection with your device. Your device may require you to enter a password on your GO before a Bluetooth connection can be established. See the documentation for your Bluetooth Hi-Fi device for more information. Once connected, sound will be played through the external Bluetooth Hi-Fi device. If your GO cannot establish a Bluetooth connection then all sound will be played through the internal speaker or through the audio cable if it is connected to an external audio device with speakers.

Voice address input

Important: You should always plan your journey before you start driving. It is dangerous to plan a route while driving. When you plan a trip with your TomTom GO, instead of tapping the screen to type in an address, you can use voice address input to say the address. Tap this button to enter an address using only speech. Using this option, your GO can recognize the following:
Commands: Yes, No, Back, Done, OK, Crossing. Street names. Place names. Numbers: Numbers should be pronounced as individual numerals. For example, to say the number 35, say "Three" and then say "Five." Using Spoken address (dialog), you can enter information without tapping the screen. Tap this button to enter an address using both speech and by tapping the screen. Using this option your GO can recognize the following:
Street names. Place names. Using Spoken address is typically faster than using Spoken address (dialog). When this button is shown on the keyboard, you can enter information by speaking instead of typing. Tap this button to enter information using voice address input. Tip: When this button is shown in grey, you cannot use speech to enter an address. Your GO recognizes place and street names spoken using the local language and pronunciation. It is not possible to use voice address input to say place and street names in all countries.
Planning a trip using voice address input
Important: You should always plan your journey before you start driving. It is dangerous to plan a route while driving. To plan a route using speech, do the following: 1. Tap Navigate to. in the Main menu.

2. Tap Address.

For this example, we will navigate to an address using only speech to enter the address. 3. Tap Spoken address (dialog).

4. Say the city name.

When you say the city name, you are then shown a list of six names that match what you said.
Your GO tells you the name at the top of the list. If the name you hear is correct, then say, "Done" or "OK" or "Yes" or "One" or tap on the name. If the city name you hear is not correct, but the name appears in the list, then say the number next to the correct name or tap on the correct name. For example, if the correct name is Rotterdam and this name is number two in the list, you could say, "Two" or tap on the name, Rotterdam. If the city name is not shown in the list, then say "Back" or "No" or tap the Back button to return to the previous screen. Then say the city name again. Note: You need to say numbers in the same language that is used for menu buttons. 5. Say the street name. As with the city name, you are then shown a list of six names that closely match what you said. Your GO tells you the name at the top of the list. If the name you hear is correct, then say, "Done" or "OK" or "Yes" or "One" or tap on the name. Note: Different locations may have similar names, such as a road that has multiple postcode locations. In such cases, all of these locations are shown in the list and you need to look at the screen and select the correct location. If the street name you hear is not correct, but the name appears in the list, then say the number next to the correct name or tap on the name. For example, if the correct name is Rembrandtplein and this name is number three in the list, you could say, "Three" or tap on the name, Rembrandtplein. For example, looking at the list shown here, if the correct name is Rembrandtplein, you could say, "Two" or tap on the name, Rembrandtplein. If the street name is not shown in the list, then say "Back" or "No" or tap the Back button to return to the previous screen. Then say the street name again. 6. Say the house number.

Using your iPod with your TomTom GO
You can connect your iPod to your GO with the TomTom iPod Connect Cable, which is available as an accessory. You can then control your iPod from your GO. Sound from your iPod will be played over the internal speaker in your GO, or an external speaker if selected. For more information about using different speakers, see Internal and external speakers on page 17. To use your iPod with your GO, do the following: 1. Plug the iPod Connect Cable into your iPod and into the windshield dock. 2. In the Main Menu, tap Music and Media and then iPod control. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the connection. You can now control your iPod through your GO. You select songs using the same buttons shown above in Playing music and audiobooks.

Looking at Photos

1. Tap Music and media in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Photo gallery. The Photo gallery starts, showing small versions (thumbnails) of all the photos on your GO. Tap the arrows to move up and down the page of thumbnails. Tap Slideshow to start a slideshow. Tap the thumbnail of a photo to view a large version of that photo.
A Buttons to zoom in and zoom out on the photo. B Buttons to move to the next and the previous photo. C Tap Slideshow to start a slideshow. D Tap Delete to delete a photo.

Help me!

Help me! provides an easy way to navigate to emergency services centers 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.
How do I use Help me! to call a local service?
You can use Help me! to find and make contact with a service center. When you select a service center, your current location and the phone number of the POI are shown. If your phone is connected to your GO, your current location and the service center phone number are shown, and your TomTom GO automatically prepares for making a phone call. The phone call will only be dialed, when you tap Dial. If your phone is not connected, your current location and the service center phone number are shown, but your TomTom GO does not prepare for making a phone call. To use Help me! to locate a service center, contact the center by phone and navigate from your current location to the center, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu. 2. Tap Help me! 3. Tap Phone for help. 4. Select the type of service you require, for example, Nearest hospital. 5. Select a center from the list; the nearest is shown at the top of the list. Your GO shows the location of the service center on the map and the contact details. 6. To navigate your way to the center on foot, tap Walk there. Your GO starts guiding you to your destination.

Points of Interest
Points of Interest or POIs are useful places on the map. Here are some examples: Restaurants Hotels Museums Parking garages Gas stations

Showing POIs on the map

1. Tap Show POIs on map in the Preferences menu.

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.

Calling a POI

Your TomTom GO knows the phone numbers for many POIs. You can, for example, call a restaurant to book a table. For information about using your TomTom GO for hands-free calling, see Hands-free calling on page 45.

Navigating to a POI

You can use a POI as your destination. For example, if you are traveling 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 6. Type the name of the town you want to visit and select the town when it appears in the list. 7. Tap Parking garage. 8. Select the category of POI: Tap Any POI category to search for a POI by name. Tap the category of POI, if it is shown. 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. 9. Select a parking garage. The distance listed next to each POI is the distance from the city center. 10.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 you POI in city POI near Home POI along route POI near destination Last POI Distance from your current location Distance from the city center Distance from your Home location Distance from your current location Distance from your destination Distance to the last POI you visited
If you know the name of the POI, tap Find and type the name. Select it from the list when it is shown. 11.Select a parking garage. The distance listed next to each POI is the distance from the city center. Once you have selected a POI, the route to the POI is calculated by your TomTom GO. The route to the POI is then calculated by your TomTom GO.

Brightness preferences

This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to set the brightness of the screen. You can set the brightness separately for day map colors and for night map colors.
You can also set these options: Turn brightness down when dark - your GO uses a light sensor to detect the background light level. If this option is selected, as it gets darker, your GO reduces the brightness of the screen so that it is not distracting. Switch to night view when dark - your GO uses a light sensor to detect the background light level. If this option is selected, when it gets dark, your GO uses night colors for the Driving View. You can set the map color scheme by tapping Change map colors. For more information, see Change map colors on page 54.
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to select the information shown on the status bar: 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 next street name - the name of the next street on your trip. Show current street name Show leeway to arrival time - your GO 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. Show compass How should the status bar be displayed? 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. 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.

Automatic zooming

TomTom Map Share

TomTom Map ShareTM is a free technology that lets you make updates to your map and if you want to, share those updates with other members of the TomTom Map Share community. If you find a street that has recently been blocked to traffic but was open before, you can use Map Share to update your map and then share the update with other Map Share members. You can use Map Share to send and receive map updates during the first year after the maps release date. This means that one year after the release date, you will no longer be able to send or receive map updates for that version of the map - You will still be able to make updates to your own map for use on your own device. When you join the TomTom Map Share community you can keep your maps up-to-date with the latest updates made by other Map Share community members. You choose the type of updates you want and each time you connect your TomTom GO to TomTom HOME, the map is automatically updated.
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 TomTom GO to computer, TomTom HOME automatically downloads any available map updates and sends any changes you have made, to the Map Share community.

Map updates

There are two types of map update: Updates that are immediately shown on the map. These include, 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 hide these updates at any time in the Map Share preferences menu.
For more information on showing and hiding updates, see Changing my preferences for map updates on page 68. Updates that are reported to TomTom but not shown immediately on your map. These include, missing streets, errors in freeway entrances and exits and missing rotaries. This type of update is investigated by TomTom and once verified, is included in the next map release. These updates are therefore not shared with the Map Share community. Tip: If you cannot see the Map corrections button in the Main Menu, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.

Making a map update

1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Correct a map error.

Correct a map error

A list of possible map updates is shown. 3. Select the type of update 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 update. 5. When you have found the location, tap Done. 6. Enter update or confirmation of update now. For more information on the different types of updates you can make, see Map update categories on page 68.

Map update categories

There are several types of update that you can make to a map.
To make an update to your map, tap Map corrections in the Main Menu then tap Correct a map error. The following types of updates 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 current 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 updates are shared with the TomTom Map Share community. 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
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.

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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.

Edit street name

Change turn directions
Tap this button to change and report road speed limit.

Change road speed

Tap this button to add a new Point of Interest (POI). For example to add a new restaurant near to your current location:

Add missing POI

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 dont know the number, just tap OK without typing a number.

Establishing a connection
Before your remote control can communicate with your TomTom GO, you need to establish a Bluetooth connection between your remote control and your GO. This Bluetooth process is also known as pairing. The first time you switch on your remote control, it tries to establish a connection with the nearest GO. To establish a connection, do the following: 1. Switch on your TomTom GO and tap Bluetooth preferences in the Preferences menu. 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.
2. Tap Enable Bluetooth. 3. Press any button on your remote control to switch it on. Your remote control communicates with your GO and you are asked if you want to accept the connection. 4. Tap Yes to accept the connection. The next time you use your remote control, it looks for your GO. If your GO is switched off or is not within range, the remote control searches for another GO.

Lights

No light - your remote control is switched off or in power saving mode. Flashing blue light - your remote control is searching for your GO. Solid blue light - your remote control is connected to your GO. Red light - battery power is low. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Buttons

A B C D
A Arrow buttons: Move the cursor in menus. Up and down buttons: zoom in and out on the map. Left and right buttons: go to the previous and next song. B Select button: Opens the Main Menu. Selects a menu button. Selects an item in a list, such as a list of POIs. C Soft buttons: Select the left, middle and right buttons in menus. The middle button plays and pauses tracks when playing music. Select the bottom left and right areas of the screen in the Driving View. D Volume controls: Turn the volume up and down.

Advanced Lane Guidance

Your TomTom GO helps you prepare for highway exits and intersections by showing you which lane you should be in. Note: This information is not available for all intersections or in all countries. For some exits and intersections, an image shows the turning and the lane you should take.
To turn the images off, tap Hide lane images in the Preferences menu. For other exits and intersections, your GO shows the lane you should take in the Status bar. To turn this guidance off, tap Change preferences in the Main Menu, then tap Status bar preferences. Clear the checkbox for Show lane guidance.

How Does Navigation Work?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
In order to navigate you to your destination, your TomTom GO must know where you are now. To find your current position, your GO uses the Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS is available for free and without subscription. GPS uses satellites to transmit signals to GPS receivers. Your TomTom GO has a built-in GPS receiver. Using the GPS signal, your GO can work out where you are and how fast you are going. GPS signals work in all weather, anywhere in the world. Note: Your TomTom GO does not transmit your position, so others cannot use it to track you while you are driving. You can however send your position to TomTom Buddies. For more information, visit tomtom.com/services
Finding your position faster
If you use your TomTom GO in combination with TomTom HOME, your GO will download information about where the GPS satellites are going to be for the next 7 days. With this information, your GO will be able to find your current position very quickly when it is first switched on.
Once your TomTom GO knows where you are and you have told it where you want to go, it uses the digital map on the memory card or hard disk to work out the best route to your destination.

Using TomTom HOME

TomTom HOME is a free software program for your computer that enables you to: Manage maps, voices, POIs and more. Transfer music and photos to your TomTom. Buy TomTom services and manage your subscriptions. Update your TomTom with the latest software and services automatically. Make and restore backups. Set a password to restrict access. Read the full version of the user manual.

Installing TomTom HOME

To install TomTom HOME on your computer, do the following: 1. Connect the Home Dock to your computer using the USB cable. 2. Make sure your computer is connected to the internet. 3. Place your TomTom device in the Home Dock and switch it on. The latest version of TomTom HOME is downloaded and installed. You can also install TomTom HOME from the CD supplied or download it from the TomTom website. For more information, go to tomtom.com/home Once installed, TomTom HOME starts automatically when you connect your TomTom device to your computer.

HOME Help Topics

In the TomTom HOME Help topics you can find all kinds of tips and tricks on how to use TomTom HOME.

MyTomTom Account

In order to buy content and services through TomTom HOME you will have to set up a MyTomTom account for the device you want to buy the content for. You will be asked to create an account when you start using TomTom HOME.

TomTom Limited Warranty

WARRANTOR
U.S. and Canadian Purchases: If you have made your purchase in the United States or Canada, this Limited Warranty is granted by and this Limitation of Liability is stipulated for the benefit of TomTom Inc., 150 Baker Avenue Extension, Concord Massachusetts 01742 (United States of America).

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
1) TomTom Inc. (TomTom) warrants to the original purchaser (you) of the hardware with which this Limited Warranty is included (Hardware) that the Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use (Defects) for a period of one (1) year from the date that the Hardware was first purchased by you (Warranty Period). During the Warranty Period the Hardware will be repaired or replaced at TomToms choice (Limited Warranty) without charge to you for either parts or labour. This Limited Warranty covers the replacement of the Hardware only. If the Hardware is repaired after the Warranty Period has expired, the Warranty Period for the repair will expire six (6) months after the date of repair.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
2) The Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, does not apply when the Hardware is opened or repaired by someone not authorized by TomTom and does not cover repair or replacement of any Hardware or part thereof damaged by: misuse, moisture, liquids, proximity or exposure to heat and accident, abuse, non-compliance with the instructions supplied with the Hardware, neglect or misapplication. The Limited Warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface of the Hardware. This Limited Warranty does not cover any software that may accompany or be installed on the Hardware. The Limited Warranty does not cover the installation, removal or maintenance of the Hardware or any costs related herewith.
HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
3) In order to make a claim of a Defect, you must contact TomTom during the Warranty Period at: 1-978-287-9555 or per email via www.tomtom.com to explain the Defect and to obtain an RMA number (Return Materials Authorization) if necessary. You must return the Hardware during the Warranty Period, along with an explanation of the Defect, to the address provided to you by TomTom. If a defect arises and a valid claim under this Limited Warranty is received by TomTom after the first one hundred and eighty (180) days of the Warranty Period, TomTom is entitled to charge you for any reasonable shipping and handling costs made in connection with the repair or replacement of the Hardware. You must comply with any other return procedures stipulated by TomTom, if any.

This Document

Great care was taken in preparing this manual. Constant product development may mean that some information is not entirely up-to-date. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. TomTom shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this material. This document contains information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from TomTom International B.V. Part numbers TomTom GO: 4CH5.000.00, 4CH5.000.01, 4CH7.000.00, 4CH9.000.00

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Data Source 2008 Tele Atlas N.V. Based upon: Topografische ondergrond Copyright dienst voor het kadaster en de openbare registers, Apeldoorn 2008. Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland. IGN France. Swisstopo. BEV, GZ 1368/2008. Geonext/DeAgostini. Norwegian Mapping Authority, Public Roads Administration / Mapsolutions. DAV. This product includes mapping data licensed from Ordnance Survey with the permission of the Controller of Her Majestys Stationery Office. Crown copyright and/or database right 2008. All rights reserved. Licence number 100026920.
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TomTom GO

Whats in the box

a Your TomTom GO

A Microphone B Charging light C On/off button D Light sensor E Reset button F Speaker G Memory card slot (SD card not included) for optional additional maps H USB connector I TomTom connector / RDS-TMC connector J External antenna connector K Audio out connector b Car charger*

J F H G I K E

c Windscreen holder

d Documentation pack

e Home dock (GO 530, 730, 930)

f USB cable (GO 630)

* In the TomTom GO x30 HD Traffic, this is replaced by the TomTom HD Traffic Receiver.
Included with TomTom GO x30T
g RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver
Included with TomTom GO 930 and 930T

h Remote control

Included with TomTom GO x30 HD Traffic
i TomTom HD Traffic Receiver A Power indicator - Red light B HD Traffic Receiver indicator - Blue light

Before you start.

Switching on and off
To switch your TomTom GO on or off, press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds. The first time you switch on, it may take a short while for your device to start. Note: In rare cases, your GO may not start correctly. If this happens, press the reset button, then switch on the device again.

Setting up

To set up your TomTom GO you need to answer a few questions by tapping the screen. Important: Take care to select the correct language, since the language you choose will be used for all menus and written instructions.

Battery notes

We recommend that you fully charge your TomTom GO the first time that you connect it to your computer. It takes up to 2 hours to charge the battery completely. When you place your GO in the Home Dock or use the USB cable to connect to your computer, you are asked if you wish to connect to the computer. If you select No, the device will switch off if you do not tap the screen for three minutes. This happens so that the battery can recharge at a faster rate. For information on connecting to your computer, see Using TomTom HOME on page 101. Note: Your TomTom GO uses a small amount of battery power to remember the last screen being shown when the device is switched off. If you do not charge your GO for a prolonged period of time, the next time you start your GO it will show the default starting screen. All other device settings will still be maintained.

Improving reception

If your TomTom GO takes longer than 5 minutes to find your current position, make sure that the device is in an open space away from tall objects, such as buildings or trees.
When you connect your TomTom GO to your computer, you can use TomTom HOME to download information about GPS satellite positions during the next 7 days. This helps your GO to find your position faster. Important: Some vehicles have heat reflective shielding in the windscreen. This may prevent your GO from locating your current position. The TomTom External Antenna Kit (available for purchase as an accessory) can help to improve reception.

Windscreen holder

Use the windscreen holder to install your TomTom GO inside your car. To attach the holder, press the suction cup firmly to the windscreen in your car, in an area of the windscreen where the glass is flat. Make sure that both the holder and your windscreen are clean and dry before you attach the holder. Place the holder so that it does not interfere with your view of the road.

Home dock / USB cable

The Home Dock or USB cable is used for charging your TomTom GO when it is not in the car and for connecting your GO to your computer. When connected to your computer, you can use TomTom HOME to manage your GO. For information about TomTom HOME, see Using TomTom HOME on page 101.
Take care of your TomTom GO
Never leave your TomTom GO 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 TomTom GO which must be entered every time you start your GO. For more information, see Using TomTom HOME on page 101. It is important to take care of your GO. Your GO is not designed for use in extreme temperatures and any such exposure may cause permanent damage. Do not open the casing of your GO under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty. Wipe or dry the screen of your GO using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.

Browse as text

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

Browse as images

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. For more information about the map browser, see Driving View on page 6.

Browse map of route

Tap this button to open the route summary screen.

Show route summary

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 dont like. Tap Find alternative. in the Main Menu to change the route that is currently planned.

Find alternative.

Then tap one of the options below.
Tap this button to calculate an alternative to the route already planned.

Calculate alternative

Your GO will look for another route from your current location to your destination. If you decide you would prefer to use the original route after all, tap Recalculate original. 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.

Avoid roadblock

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

How do computer voices work?
Your TomTom GO makes use of text-to-speech technology to generate computer voices. A text-to-speech program converts written text, for example an instruction like Turn right, into the sound of a human voice. The text-to-speech program looks at the whole sentence to make sure that the sound you hear is as close to the real thing as possible. The program is also able to recognise and quite accurately pronounce foreign place and street names. For example, the English voice can read French street names. Note: If you select a Human voice, this will only be able to announce commands, but not street names. If you would like street names to be announced, you will need to select a computer voice.
Internal and external speakers
Your TomTom GO contains a high quality speaker. This is used to play all the sounds on your GO unless you connect to external speakers. You can connect external speakers to your GO in the following ways: Using an audio cable. Note: If your car stereo has a line-in connector, you can play sound from your GO through your car speakers. Connecting a Bluetooth Hi-Fi headset or speakers. Tuning the FM Transmitter in your GO to use your car radio speakers. Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930.

FM transmitter

There is an FM Transmitter inside the GO 530, 730, 930 that works like a radio station. This means you can hear the instructions made by your GO and play your mp3 songs through your car radio speakers.
Setting up In the Main Menu tap Change preferences, then tap Speaker preferences. Switch on your car radio. Tune your car radio to a frequency that is not being used by a radio station. Tap Change and set the frequency on your GO to use the same frequency as your car radio. If you drive into an area where a radio station transmits on the same frequency you are using for the FM Transmitter, you may have to use another frequency. Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930.
Using more than one speaker
You can select different speakers to be used for specific events, such as using the internal speaker for TomTom GO instructions and external speakers for hearing handsfree phone calls and listening to music. Internal speaker Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930. Is it difficult to hear spoken instructions when music is playing? When you choose to use a Bluetooth Hi-Fi device for music and spoken instructions, you are asked if you want to pause music when spoken instructions are announced. By default, music is always paused for spoken instructions. When you receive a hands-free phonecall, music is always paused and spoken instructions are not given. For information about making hands-free calls on your GO, see Hands-free calling on page 45.

Using the audio cable

To play sound through your car stereo or other external speaker using an audio cable, do the following: 1. Plug the audio cable into the audio out connector on your GO. 2. Plug the audio cable into the line in connector on your car stereo or other external speaker. Note: Not all car stereos have a line in connector. Check the manual for your car stereo for specific information. 3. If you are using your car stereo, select line in connector on your car stereo as the input source. 4. On your GO, tap Speaker preferences in the Preferences menu.
Tap this button to change the speaker settings.

Speaker preferences

5. Select the speaker you want your GO to use for announcing instructions. Internal speaker Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio 6. Select the speaker you want your GO to use for playing music. Internal speaker Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930. 7. Tap Done. 8. Your GO asks you whether you want to use an external Bluetooth Hi-Fi speaker. Tap NO. Your GO will confirm that when the device is connected, the sound you have selected will be played through the audio cable. Note: You cannot listen to your car stereo and use the audio cable to play sound from your GO on the car stereo at the same time. For information about listening to music using your GO, see Music and media on page 25.
Using Bluetooth Hi-Fi speakers
Your GO can play sound through Bluetooth Hi-Fi speakers, such as a Bluetooth Hi-Fi headset, or a car stereo which uses Bluetooth. To play sound over Bluetooth Hi-Fi speakers, do the following: 1. Tap Speaker preferences in the Preferences menu. Tap this button to change the speaker settings.
2. Select the speaker you want your GO to use for announcing instructions. Internal speaker Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio 3. Select the speaker you want your GO to use for playing music. Internal speaker
Bluetooth Hi-Fi device Line-out (audio cable) FM to your car radio Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930. 4. Tap Done. 5. Your GO asks you to confirm that you want to use an external Bluetooth Hi-Fi speaker. Tap YES. Your GO will start searching for Bluetooth Hi-Fi devices. 6. Select your Bluetooth Hi-Fi device from the list of devices found by your GO. Your GO will try to establish a Bluetooth connection with your device. Your device may require you to enter a password on your GO before a Bluetooth connection can be established. See the documentation for your Bluetooth Hi-Fi device for more information. Once connected, sound will be played through the external Bluetooth Hi-Fi device. If your GO cannot establish a Bluetooth connection then all sound will be played through the internal speaker or through the audio cable if it is connected to an external audio device with speakers.

Showing POIs on the map

1. Tap Show POIs on map in the Preferences menu.

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.

Calling a POI

Your TomTom GO knows the phone numbers for many POIs. You can, for example, call a restaurant to book a table. For information about using your TomTom GO for hands-free calling, see Hands-free calling on page 45.

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 6. Type the name of the town you want to visit and select the town when it appears in the list. 7. Tap Parking garage. 8. Select the category of POI: Tap Any POI category to search for a POI by name. Tap the category of POI, if it is shown. 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. 9. Select a parking garage. The distance listed next to each POI is the distance from the city centre. 10.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 you POI in city POI near Home POI along route POI near destination Last POI Distance from your current location Distance from the city centre Distance from your Home location Distance from your current location Distance from your destination Distance to the last POI you visited

Tap this button to create a POI using the map browser. Select the location of the POI using the cursor, then tap Done.
For more information about the map browser, see Driving View on page 6 and How can I create my own POIs? on page 39 Tap this button to create a POI by entering latitude and longitude values.
Tap this button to make a POI of the current position of a TomTom Buddy. For more information about TomTom Buddies, see TomTom Services on page 65.
Tap this button to select your last recorded position as your destination.
This may be useful if your GO is unable to maintain a strong GPS signal, for example, when you drive through a long tunnel. For more information about the GPS, see Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 100.
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. 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.

Warn when near 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.

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. Heres an example of an Itinerary:
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.

Can my GO change the volume depending on how noisy it is in the car? Select Link volume to noise level and your GO will change the volume according to the background noise. The noise level is constantly monitored by the microphone on your GO. If there is a lot of noise in the car, your GO will automatically increase the volume. For example, if you are driving on the motorway, which is often very noisy, the volume level on your GO will be increased. When you are driving more slowly again, the volume level will be lowered by your GO.

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 Favourite. As soon as the Favourite is shown in the list, you can select it.
For more information about Favourites, see Favourites on page 31.

Change Home location

Tap this button to set or change your Home location.
Do I need to use my actual home address for the Home location? 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

Manage maps

This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to do the following: Download a map - you can buy new maps using TomTom HOME.
For more information, see Using TomTom HOME on page 101. Switch map - tap this button to change the map you are using. Delete a map - tap this button to delete a map. This might be necessary to create more space on your GO, for example when you want to load a different map. Note: Dont delete a map unless you have already made a backup of the map. If you delete a map before you make a backup, you will no longer be able to load the map on your GO. For more information about making a backup, see Using TomTom HOME on page 101. You can also download, add and delete maps using TomTom HOME.
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to do the following: Set alerts for when you are near POIs.
For example, your GO 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 friends addresses as POIs in the category. You can even add your friends phone numbers with their address so you can call them from your GO. For more information about POIs, see Points of Interest on page 37.

Music Preferences

Repeat songs Reduce brightness Show music button in Driving View Automatically switch to Driving View Slideshow Note: The FM Transmitter is available in the GO 530, 730 and 930.

Start-up preferences

This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to select how your GO will behave when you turn on the device. The following options are available:
Continue where I left off - your GO starts and shows the last screen that was shown when you turned off the device. Ask for a destination - your GO starts with Navigate to. menu. You can enter a destination immediately. Show the Main Menu - your GO starts with the Main Menu. Start TomTom Jukebox - your GO starts by opening the TomTom Jukebox. Start Slideshow - your GO starts by showing a slideshow of the images stored there. To interrupt the slideshow, tap the screen. You are then asked if you want to change the picture that is shown whenever you start your GO. Tap No to finish or tap Yes to see the photos stored on your GO and tap on a photo to select that photo for use as your start-up picture.

Bluetooth preferences

This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to disable or enable Bluetooth functionality on your GO. Tap Advanced to set how the Bluetooth connection with your phone wil be used.
You can select any of the following options: Enable wireless data Enable hands-free calling In some places, such as hospitals and aeroplanes, you are required to turn Bluetooth off on all electronic devices.
Disable wireless data / Enable wireless data
This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to block the reception of wireless data. You will still be connected to your mobile phone via Bluetooth and will still be able to receive and make hands-free calls. You will not be able to receive any data that uses a wireless data connection, such as TomTom Traffic.

Hide tips / Show tips

This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to stop your GO from showing tips. To turn tips on again, tap Show tips.

Hide tips

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. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 48. Tap this button to restore the factory settings to your TomTom GO. All your settings, including Favourites, your Home location, warnings for POIs and any Itineraries you have created, as well as recent destinations and recent calls and callers, will be deleted.

TomTom Services

TomTom Services keep you informed and entertained while youre on the road. You can subscribe to a range of extras and download them either directly to your GO, or to your computer from where you can transfer them to your GO. Tips New services are being added regularly. Use TomTom HOME or visit www.tomtom.com/services to find out whats available. To download TomTom services to your GO, you need a mobile phone with Bluetooth and a wireless data connection (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS or CDMA). Your mobile operator may charge you for using a wireless data connection. Dont forget that you can download many TomTom services to your computer without needing to set up a wireless data connection. Not all services are available in all countries. For more information, visit www.tomtom.com/services

TomTom Map Share

TomTom Map ShareTM is a free technology that lets you make updates to your map and if you want to, share those updates with other members of the TomTom Map Share community. If you find a street that has recently been blocked to traffic which was open before, you can use Map Share to update your map and then share the update with other Map Share members. You can use Map Shareto send and receive map updates during the first year after the maps release date. This means that one year after the release date, you will no longer be able to send or receive map updates for that version of the map - You will still be able to make updates to your own map for use on your own device. When you join the TomTom Map Share community you can keep your maps up-to-date with the latest updates made by other Map Share community members. You choose the type of updates you want and each time you connect your TomTom GO to TomTom HOME, the map is automatically updated.

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

Map updates

There are two types of map update: Updates that are immediately shown on the map. These include, 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 hide these updates at any time in the Map Share preferences menu.
For more information on showing and hiding updates, see Changing my preferences for map updates on page 68. Updates that are reported to TomTom but not shown immediately on your map. These include, missing streets, errors in motorway entrances and exits and missing roundabouts. This type of update is investigated by TomTom and once verified, is included in the next map release. These updates are therefore not shared with the Map Share community. Tip: If you cannot see the Map corrections button in the Main Menu, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.

Making a map update

1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Correct a map error.

Correct a map error

A list of possible map updates is shown. 3. Select the type of update 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 update. 5. When you have found the location, tap Done. 6. Enter update or confirmation of update now. For more information on the different types of updates you can make, see Map update categories on page 68.
Marking a map error while on the move
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, 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

change, tap the Report button and your GO will save your current location. You can then send the update to TomTom Map Share when you have finished your journey. For more information see Changing my preferences for map updates on page 68.
Receiving the latest map updates
When you connect your TomTom GO to your computer, TomTom HOME automatically downloads any available map updates and sends any changes you have made, to the Map Share community. There are several types of updates which can be set in the Correction preferences menu. For information about how to do this, see Changing my preferences for map updates on page 68.
Changing my preferences for map updates
Correction preferences is used to set the way TomTom Map Share runs on your device. You can set the following preferences: Choose what types of updates you want to use on your maps. Decide if you want to share your updates with others. Show or hide the Report button in the Driving View. To set your preferences, do the following: 1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Correction preferences. A list of update types is shown. 3. Tick the box next to each update type you want use. 4. Tap Done. 5. Choose how you want to share your map updates with the Map Share community, then tap Done. 6. Choose if you want to see the Report button in the Driving View. 7. Tap Done. Tip: If you later decide you want to remove updates from the map, clear the checkbox next to the types of update you want to remove. If you clear all the checkboxes, your map returns to the original state before the first update. For more information on how to use the Report button, see Marking a map error while on the move on page 67.

Map update categories

There are several types of update that you can make to a map.
To make an update to your map, tap Map corrections in the Main Menu then tap Correct a map error. The following types of updates 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 current 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 updates are shared with the TomTom Map Share community. 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.

Checks the traffic along your Home to Work route. See Making commuting to work easier on page 85.
Tap this button to show areas of traffic congestion along your current route.
Shows an overview of traffic incidents on the map. See Checking traffic incidents in your area on page 86.
Changes the settings for Traffic services. See Changing traffic preferences on page 84.
TomTom HD Traffic information
TomTom HD Traffic is a unique TomTom service for receiving up-to-date traffic information. It helps you plan the smartest route possible to your destination. Your device automatically receives updated traffic information. When you plan a journey, your route is calculated by taking into account the current local traffic conditions. If any delays are found on your route, you are given the chance to re-plan a faster route avoiding one or more incidents.

Using TomTom HD Traffic

The HD Traffic sidebar on the right side of the Driving View, warns you about any traffic incidents on your route. In the example shown here, the sidebar warns of a traffic jam on your route that is 9 kms ahead and will cause an expected delay of 38 minutes. The total delay over your route is 44 minutes (including other additional incidents further along your route). For more information about the sidebar, see The HD Traffic sidebar on page 91.
To find the quickest route to your destination, do the following: 1. Tap the sidebar. 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. 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. Tap Done.
Tip: You can let your TomTom device automatically minimise traffic delays for you, to do this, see Changing HD Traffic preferences on page 91.
Automatically minimise delays
You can set HD Traffic to automatically minimise any delays for you whenever new traffic information becomes available. To set HD Traffic to automatically minimise delays, do the following: 1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Change Traffic preferences. 3. Select Automatically minimise delays after every traffic update. 4. Tap Done.

Change home-work

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.
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.
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. The symbols used to show traffic incident are described in Traffic incidents on page 94.
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 Traffic sidebar colours
The HD Traffic sidebar changes colours depending on how old the traffic information is on your device. The sidebar colours are: 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. 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 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 to avoid. 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 closed

Road works

One or more lanes closed Weather related symbols: Fog
Note: The incident avoided symbol is shown for any traffic incident that you avoid using TomTom HD Traffic.
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.
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.