3. Tap Address.

When you enter an address, you can choose from the following options: City center - tap this button to set your destination as the center of a city or town. Street and house number - tap this button to set an exact address as your destination. ZIP code - tap this button to enter a ZIP code as your destination. Cross street 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 XL 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 state symbol or country 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 name of the street and select it when it is shown. 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. Now enter the house number of your destination and then tap Done.
8. Your XL asks if you need to arrive at a particular time. For this exercise, tap NO. The route is calculated by your XL. 9. When the route has been calculated, tap Done. Your XL will immediately begin to guide you to your destination, using both spoken instructions and on-screen directions.

Arrival times

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. Your arrival time is constantly recalculated during your trip. 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.

Status bar preferences

Select the required options on the first menu screen and then tap Done. To enable arrival time notifications, select Show leeway to arrival time.
What are the 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 navigate to your Home location. You will probably use this button more than any other.
Tap this button to select a Favorite as your destination.

Favorite

Tap this button to enter an address as your destination.

Address

Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have recently used as destinations.

Recent destination

Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI).

Point of Interest

Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the map browser.

Point on map

Tap this button to enter a destination using latitude and longitude values.

Latitude Longitude

Tap this button to select your last recorded position, as your destination.

Position of last stop

Planning a route in advance
You can also use your XL to plan trips in advance by selecting both your starting point and your destination. You could, for example, do the following: Find out how long a trip is going to take before you start. Check the route of a trip you are planning. Check a route for someone who is coming to visit you so you can explain the route to them. 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 trip in the same way that you would select your destination. 4. Set the destination for your trip. 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 freeways - a route which avoids freeways. Walking route - a route designed for making the trip on foot. Bicycle route - a route designed for making the trip 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. Your TomTom XL plans the route between the two locations you selected.

Navigate there

Tap this button to find a POI near the cursor position. For example, if you have found a restaurant to go to, you can search for a parking garage nearby.

Find POI nearby

Tap this button to bring the location currently highlighted by the cursor to the center of the screen when looking at the map.

Center on map

Tap this button to create a Favorite at the cursor position.

Add as Favorite

Tap this button to correct the location shown at the cursor position.

Correct location

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
How can I create my own POIs?
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu. 2. Tap Change preferences. 3. Tap Manage POIs. 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.

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. Tap this button to add a POI.

Add 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.
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 Favorite. You can only create a limited number of Favorites. If you want to create more Favorites you have to delete some Favorites first. Before you delete a Favorite, make it into a POI so that you dont lose the address. You can specify an address to be a POI. When you enter an address, you can choose from four options. City center Street and house number ZIP code Crossing or intersection 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.
Tap this button to create a POI using the map browser. Select the location of the POI using the cursor, then tap Done.

Tap this button to create a POI by entering latitude and longitude values.
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, for example, when you drive through a long tunnel.

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 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. 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 you POI in city POI near Home POI along route POI near destination Distance from your current location Distance from the city center Distance from your Home location Distance from your current location Distance from your 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.

Showing POIs on the map

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

Show POI on map

Mark to visit

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.

Preferences

Use night colors / Use day colors
Tap this button to reduce the brightness of the screen and show darker colors on the map. When should I use this?

Use night colors

When its 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 colors on the map, tap Use day colors.

Use day colors

Tap this button to set which categories for the Points of Interest (POIs) should be shown on the 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
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.

Name preferences

Tap this button to set the information that is shown on the map in the Driving View. The following options are available: 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 highway / signpost - when this option is selected, the next major road on your route is shown at the top of the screen in the Driving View. Show current street name on map

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 also 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

Tap this button to do the following: Download a map - tap this button to download a map you have bought 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. Delete a map - tap this button to delete a map. This might be necessary to create more space on your XL, 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 XL. Use TomTom HOME to make backups, download, add and delete maps from your navigation device.

Planning preferences

Tap this button to set the kind of route planned when you select a destination. The following options are available:
Ask me every time I plan Always plan fastest routes Always plan shortest routes Always avoid freeways Always plan walking routes Always plan bicycle routes Always plan for limited speed 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.

Change language

Tap this button to change the language used for all the buttons and messages you see on your XL. You can choose from a wide range of languages. When you change the language, you are also given the opportunity to change the voice.

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.
Receiving the latest map updates
When you connect your TomTom XL 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.
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. 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 XL will save your current location. You can then send the update to TomTom Map Share when you have finished your trip.
TomTom Map Share community
To join the Map Share community, do the following: 1. Tap Map corrections in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Download corrections made by others. 3. Tap Join.
When you connect your TomTom XL to computer, TomTom HOME automatically downloads any available map updates and sends any changes you have made, to the Map Share community.
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.

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 restrictions
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.

Using RDS-TMC traffic information
As soon as you start receiving traffic information, the traffic sidebar is shown on the right side of the Driving View. The traffic sidebar warns you about any traffic incidents on your route. In this example, there is a traffic jam on your route 9 kilometers ahead that will cause an expected delay of 38 minutes. To find the quickest route to your destination, do the following: 1. Tap the Traffic sidebar. 2. Tap Minimize traffic delays. Your device looks for the quickest route to your destination. The new route may also include traffic delays, or may even be the same route as before. 3. Tap Done.
Changing traffic preferences
Use the Change Traffic preferences button to choose how traffic information works on your device.
To change your traffic preferences, do the following: 1. Tap the TomTomTraffic button in the Main Menu on your device.
Change Traffic preferences
2. Tap Change Traffic preferences. You can change the following preferences: Automatically minimize delays after every traffic update - if you select this option, your device automatically recalculates when new delays occur on your route. Beep when traffic situation on route changes - if you select this option your device beeps when a new traffic incident occurs on your current route. Ask for traffic updates when preparing a route - this option has no effect in RDS traffic. 3. Select or clear the check box next to each preference you want to change. 4. Tap Done. Your device lists the countries that have radio stations providing RDSTMC traffic information that you can currently receive. Normally you can leave this set to Any country (strongest signal). 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. The first time you use Home to work, you must set your traffic home and work locations, do the following: 1. Tap the TomTomTraffic button in the Main Menu on your device. 2. Tap Show home-work traffic.

Change homework

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.

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 Once installed, TomTom HOME starts automatically when you connect your device to your computer and turn it on.

Copyright notices

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Battery

This product uses a Lithium-Polymer 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-Polymer 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 0 C/32 F) or high (over 45 C/113 F) 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-POLYMER BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. USE YOUR TomTom ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER CABLE (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.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA
California Vehicle Code Section 26708 (a) (1) provides that No persons shall drive any motor vehicle with an object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows. Drivers in California should not use a suction mount on their windshield, side or rear windows. Note: this section of the California Vehicle Code applies to anyone driving in California, not just California residents. Minnesota State Legislature Statutes Section 169.71, subdivision 1, section 2 provides that A person shall not drive or operate with any objects suspended between the driver and the windshield other than sun visors and rearview mirrors and electronic toll collection devices. Note: this Minnesota Stature applies to anyone driving in Minnesota, not just Minnesota residents. TomTom Inc. bears no responsibility for any fines, penalties or damage that may be incurred by disregarding this notice. While driving in any state with windshield mounting restrictions, TomTom recommends the use of the supplied Adhesive Mounting Disk or its Alternative Mounting Kit, which includes multiple options for mounting TomTom devices on the dashboard and using the air vents. See www.tomtom.com for more information about this mounting option.
FCC Information for the User
This product contains a transmitter which must not be co-located or simultaneously operated in conjunction with any other transmitter. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 8 inches (20 cm) during normal operation.

Radio and Television Interference This equipment radiates radio frequency energy and if not used properly - that is, in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual - may cause interference to radio communications and television reception. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Important This equipment was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of shielded cables and connectors between it and the peripherals. It is important that you use shielded cables and connectors to reduce the possibility of causing radio and television interference. Shielded cables suitable for the product range can be obtained from an authorised dealer. If the user modifies the equipment or its peripherals in any way, and these modifications are not approved by TomTom, the FCC may withdraw the users right to operate the equipment. For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No 004-000-00345-4.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Tested to comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible party in North America TomTom, Inc., 150 Baker Avenue Extension, Concord, MA 01742 Tel: 866 486-6866 option 1 (1-866-4-TomTom) Emissions information for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.