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  • Page 1 GO | VIA User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Welcome to TomTom Getting started Getting the most from your device Keeping your device up-to-date Troubleshooting Addendum...
  • Page 3 TomTom’s award-winning software and innovative features mean groundbreaking new technology for the ultimate driving experience. Wherever life takes you, your TomTom GO is your guide. To get the most out of your TomTom device, here are a few things to know before you go.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED MOUNTING YOUR DEVICE 1 Push the mount for your TomTom GO against the windshield in your car.
  • Page 5 2 Lock the mount by twisting the base...
  • Page 6 GETTING STARTED MOUNTING YOUR DEVICE 3 Place the device onto the mount. The mount’s magnets will hold the device securely in place. 4 Insert the car charger into your device. Magnets built into your charger will affix the charger to the device. Then insert the car charger into the charging socket of your car.
  • Page 7 5 Switch your device on by pressing the On/Off button on top of your device. 6 You now have to answer some questions to set up your device. Tap the screen to answer the questions.
  • Page 8 You can attach the mount to the windshield, side window or use the Adhesive Disk to attach the mount to your dashboard. TomTom also offers alternative mounting solutions for your TomTom navigation device.
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED MAKING YOUR FIRST TRIP Planning a route with your TomTom GO is easy. To plan a route, follow these easy steps. 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Tap Navigate to... In this example, we will enter an address.
  • Page 11 5. Start to type the street name. Tap the name when it is shown in the list. 6. Enter the house number and then tap Done. Your TomTom GO device begins to guide you to your destination. ROUTE SUMMARY After planning a route, you see a summary of your route.

  • Page 12: Getting The Most From Your Device

    The bottom of the traffic sidebar represents your current location and shows the distance to the next incident on your route. Note: TomTom is not responsible for the availability or quality of traffic information provided by the Traffic Message Channel.
  • Page 13 The color of the pointers, as shown below, gives you an instant indication of the type of incident: Unknown or undetermined situation. Slow traffic. Traffic lining up. Stationary traffic or road closure.
  • Page 14 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR DEVICE TRAFFIC UPDATES TAKING THE FASTEST ROUTE Your GO regularly looks for a faster route to your destination. If the traffic situation changes and a faster route is found, your GO will offer to re-plan your trip so you can use the faster route.
  • Page 15 To manually minimize traffic delays at any time, do the following: 1. Tap the Traffic bar in the Driving View. 2. Tap Minimize traffic delays. Your GO plans the quickest route to your destination. The new route may include traffic delays and may remain the same as the original route. You can re-plan the route to avoid all delays, but this route is unlikely to be the quickest possible route.
  • Page 16 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR DEVICE THE DRIVING VIEW 1. Zoom button - tap the magnifying glass to show buttons for zooming in and out. 2. Your current position. 3. Road sign information or the next street name. 4. Traffic sidebar.
  • Page 17 5. Microphone button for voice recognition. 6. The time, your current speed and the speed limit, if known. To see the difference between your preferred arrival time and your estimated arrival time, check the Leeway checkbox in the Status bar settings. Tap this part of the status bar to switch between a 3D map and a 2D map.
  • Page 18 YOUR DEVICE VOICE RECOGNITION ABOUT VOICE RECOGNITION Instead of tapping the screen to control your TomTom GO, you can now give instructions to your GO using your voice. For example, to increase the volume on your GO, you can say, “Increase volume.”...
  • Page 19 A green bar means your voice is at the right level for your device to hear your commands. A red bar means your voice is too loud. A grey bar means your voice is too quiet. For some phrases, your device repeats the command, then asks you if the command has been correctly recognized.
  • Page 20 ABOUT ADVANCED LANE GUIDANCE Note: Advanced Lane Guidance is available in the US only. Your TomTom GO helps you prepare for highway exits and junctions by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route. As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen.
  • Page 21 TIP: Tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Driving View...

  • Page 22: Keeping Your Device Up-To-Date

    MyTomTom helps you manage the content and services of your TomTom GO navigation device, as well as giving you access to the TomTom community. You log in to MyTomTom on the TomTom website. It is a good idea to frequently connect your navigation device to MyTomTom, to ensure you always have the latest software, content and map updates.
  • Page 23 MyTomTom account. You can create an account when you start using MyTomTom. Note: If you have more than one TomTom device, you need a separate account for each device. If you have a MyTomTom account, you can access the following benefits online using MyTomTom: •...
  • Page 24 MAPS LATEST MAP GUARANTEE TomTom regularly releases new versions of TomTom maps. When you buy a new navigation device or map, it is possible that a newer version of your pre- installed map is available. You have thirty (30) days from the time you start using your device to download an updated map.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING DEVICE NOT STARTING In rare cases, your TomTom GO navigation device may not start correctly or may stop responding to your taps. First, check that the battery is properly charged. To charge the battery, connect your device to the car charger. It can take up to 2 hours to fully charge the battery.

  • Page 26: Addendum

    Please use this device with the charger provided. Use with Care For replacement chargers, go to tomtom.com for information Use of a TomTom device for navigation still means that you need about approved chargers for your device. to drive with due care and attention.
  • Page 27 Minnesota, not just Minnesota residents. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. TomTom Inc. bears no responsibility for any fines, penalties or • Increase the separation distance between the equipment and damage that may be incurred by disregarding this notice. While the receiver.
  • Page 28 TomTom, the FCC may withdraw the user’s right Responsible party in North America to operate the equipment. For customers in the USA, the following TomTom, Inc., 150 Baker Avenue Extension, Concord, MA 01742...
  • Page 29 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
  • Page 30 This document contains information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in anyform without prior written consent from TomTom N.V.
  • Page 31 © 2010 TomTom International BV, The Netherlands. Supply of this product does not convey a license nor TomTom™ and the “two hands” logo are among the imply any right to distribute content created with this trademarks, applications or registered trademarks product in revenue-generating broadcast systems owned by TomTom International B.V.
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