TomTom GO CLASSIC User manual

TomTom GO CLASSIC
User Manual
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Contents
Welcome to navigation with TomTom 7
Features 8
Your TomTom GO CLASSIC ..................................................................................... 8
Get going 9
Installing in your car...............................................................................................9
Positioning your TomTom GO CLASSIC ....................................................................... 9
Switching on and off ............................................................................................ 9
Safety Notice ..................................................................................................... 10
Setting up ........................................................................................................ 10
GPS reception..................................................................................................... 10
Sending information to TomTom ............................................................................. 10
Memory card slot................................................................................................. 11
Device not starting .............................................................................................. 11
Charging your device ............................................................................................ 11
Caring for your TomTom GO CLASSIC ....................................................................... 12
TomTom services 13
About TomTom services ........................................................................................ 13
Connecting a smartphone 15
Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device?................................................... 15
Connecting a smartphone ...................................................................................... 15
Disconnecting a smartphone ................................................................................... 16
Reconnecting a smartphone.................................................................................... 16
Unable to get a connection .................................................................................... 16
Personal Area Networks......................................................................................... 17
Wi-Fi connection 18
About Wi-Fi® .................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to Wi-Fi ............................................................................................ 18
Forgetting a Wi-Fi network..................................................................................... 19
About updates and new items ................................................................................ 19
Installing updates and new items ............................................................................. 20
What's on the screen 22
The map view..................................................................................................... 22
The guidance view ............................................................................................... 24
The route bar..................................................................................................... 25
Distances and the route bar............................................................................... 26
The quick menu ................................................................................................. 26
Navigation buttons............................................................................................... 27
Smaller buttons and symbols................................................................................... 29
Volume control ................................................................................................... 31
Using gestures .................................................................................................... 31
Changing the text and button size ............................................................................ 32

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Reordering the Main Menu buttons............................................................................ 32
Traffic 33
About TomTom Traffic.......................................................................................... 33
About RDS-TMC ................................................................................................... 33
Looking at traffic on the map................................................................................. 33
Looking at traffic on your route ............................................................................... 34
Traffic incidents.................................................................................................. 35
Approaching a traffic jam warning............................................................................ 36
Avoiding a traffic jam on your route......................................................................... 36
Selecting a faster route......................................................................................... 37
Advanced Lane Guidance....................................................................................... 37
Time-dependent speed limits.................................................................................. 38
TomTom MyDrive 39
About TomTom MyDrive ........................................................................................ 39
Logging in to TomTom MyDrive............................................................................... 39
Saving and restoring your personal navigation information............................................... 40
About TomTom Road Trips ..................................................................................... 40
Quick search 41
Choosing which search to use................................................................................. 41
Using quick search ............................................................................................... 42
About search.................................................................................................. 42
Entering search terms ....................................................................................... 42
Working with search results................................................................................ 44
About postcodes.............................................................................................. 45
About mapcodes.............................................................................................. 46
List of POI type icons........................................................................................ 46
Planning a route using quick search .......................................................................... 50
Using destination prediction ............................................................................... 50
Planning a route to an address ............................................................................ 50
Planning a route to a city centre.......................................................................... 53
Planning a route to a POI ................................................................................... 55
Planning a route to a POI using online search.......................................................... 57
Planning a route using the map .......................................................................... 59
Planning a route using My Places.......................................................................... 60
Planning a route using coordinates ....................................................................... 62
Planning a route using a mapcode ........................................................................ 63
Planning a route in advance................................................................................ 64
Finding a car park............................................................................................ 65
Finding a petrol station ..................................................................................... 67
Step by step search 71
Choosing which search to use................................................................................. 71
Using step by step search....................................................................................... 71
About search.................................................................................................. 71
Entering search terms...................................................................................... 72
Working with search results................................................................................ 73
About postcodes.............................................................................................. 74
List of POI type icons........................................................................................ 74
Planning a route using step by step search.................................................................. 78
Using destination prediction ............................................................................... 78
Planning a route to an address ............................................................................ 79

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Planning a route to a POI ................................................................................... 80
Planning a route to a city centre.......................................................................... 82
Planning a route to a POI using online search.......................................................... 84
Planning a route using the map .......................................................................... 86
Planning a route using My Places.......................................................................... 87
Planning a route using coordinates using step by step search........................................ 89
Planning a route in advance................................................................................ 90
Finding a car park............................................................................................ 91
Finding a petrol station ..................................................................................... 93
Changing your route 97
The Current Route menu ...................................................................................... 97
Avoiding a blocked road ........................................................................................ 99
Avoiding part of a route ......................................................................................100
Finding an alternative route .................................................................................100
Types of route ................................................................................................... 101
Avoiding features on a route.................................................................................101
Avoiding an incident or route feature using the route bar...............................................102
Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu..............................................102
Adding a stop to your route using the map ................................................................103
Deleting a stop from your route.............................................................................. 103
Skipping the next stop on your route.......................................................................103
Reordering stops on a route..................................................................................103
My Routes 104
About My Routes ................................................................................................ 104
About GPX and ITN files ....................................................................................... 104
Saving a route ................................................................................................... 105
Navigating using a saved route ............................................................................... 106
Navigating to a stop on a saved route ......................................................................106
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map ............................................................108
Recording a track ............................................................................................... 109
Navigating using a track ....................................................................................... 109
Deleting a route or a track from My Routes ...............................................................110
Exporting tracks to a memory card ..........................................................................110
Importing routes and tracks from a memory card ........................................................111
Map Share 112
About Map Share...............................................................................................112
Creating a map change report................................................................................ 112
Creating a map change report from a marked location ..................................................113
Types of map change........................................................................................... 114
Speed Cameras 116
About TomTom speed cameras............................................................................... 116
Crossing into another area or country....................................................................... 116
Speed camera warnings........................................................................................ 116
Changing the way you are warned ...........................................................................118
Reporting a new speed camera...............................................................................118
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera ................................................................ 119
Updating locations for cameras and hazards............................................................... 119
Danger Zones 120
About danger zones and risk zones .......................................................................... 120

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Crossing into another area or country....................................................................... 120
Danger zone and risk zone warnings......................................................................... 120
Changing the way you are warned ...........................................................................121
Reporting a risk zone..........................................................................................121
Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones ......................................................122
My Places 123
About My Places.................................................................................................123
Setting your home or work location ......................................................................... 123
Changing your home location ................................................................................. 124
Adding a location from My Places ............................................................................125
Add a location to My Places from the map ................................................................125
Adding a location to My Places using search ...............................................................126
Adding a location to My Places by marking ................................................................126
Deleting a recent destination from My Places .............................................................126
Deleting a location from My Places .......................................................................... 126
Using community POI lists ..................................................................................... 127
Smartphone notifications 129
Receiving an SMS or IM......................................................................................... 129
Switching off messages ........................................................................................ 129
Settings 131
Appearance ...................................................................................................... 131
Display ........................................................................................................ 131
Route Bar ...................................................................................................132
Guidance view ............................................................................................... 133
Automatic Zoom ...........................................................................................133
Motorway exit previews....................................................................................133
Route Planning .................................................................................................. 134
Bluetooth......................................................................................................... 135
Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................... 135
Updates and New Items........................................................................................ 136
Maps............................................................................................................... 136
Sounds and Warnings ........................................................................................... 137
Voices ............................................................................................................. 138
MyDrive ........................................................................................................... 139
Language and Units ............................................................................................. 139
System ............................................................................................................ 140
Help ............................................................................................................... 141
Getting Help 143
Help ............................................................................................................... 143
Product certification 144
Finding product certification information on your device...............................................144

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UsingTomTom MyDrive Connect 145
About TomTom MyDrive Connect ............................................................................ 145
Setting up TomTom MyDrive Connect ....................................................................... 145
Connecting to the internet using TomTom MyDrive Connect ...........................................145
TomTom account 147
Addendum 148
Copyright notices 153

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Welcome to navigation with TomTom
This User Manual explains all you need to know about your new TomTom GO CLASSIC.
To learn about getting started with your device and installing it in your vehicle, we recommend that
you read the Get going chapter.
After that, you will probably want to connect to TomTom services and you can read all about that in
the TomTom services chapter. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker,
you can use TomTom services even on the routes you drive every day.
Once you've had a look around your new TomTom GO, setup a Wi-Fi® connection and see if any
new updates are available to install. We're always improving our maps and software, so check
regularly for updates.
In Quick Search and Step by step search, you can read all about how you can search for addresses,
Points of Interest and Contacts. Both types of search give the same result, so choose the type of
search that you find easiest to use.
For information about what you see on the device itself, go to What's on the screen.
To plan your first route, go to Planning a route.
We hope you enjoy reading about and, most importantly, using your new TomTom GO!
Tip: There are also frequently asked questions (FAQs) at tomtom.com/support. Select your
product model from the list or enter a search term.

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Features
Your TomTom GO CLASSIC
Here are the main features of your TomTom GO CLASSIC and shortcuts to more information.
Updates using Wi-Fi®
Get the latest TomTom maps and software for your TomTom GO CLASSIC with built-inWi-Fi. No
computer needed. Learn more: About updates and new items
TomTom Services via smartphone
Activate live services like traffic by connecting to your smartphone using the TomTom MyDrive app.
Learn more: Connecting a smartphone
Maps
We issue new maps seasonally – which include road changes and revised speed limits. Get these
updates with no fuss over Wi-Fi at no extra cost. Learn more: About updates and new items
TomTom Traffic
Get intelligent routes to help you avoid traffic in real-time. Learn more: Traffic
Smartphone messages
Your TomTom GO CLASSIC can read aloud messages from your phone. Learn more: Smartphone
notifications
Speed Cameras
Advance warnings notify you about upcoming speed cameras. Learn more: Speed Cameras
Important: The Speed Cameras service isn't available in all countries. For example, in France,
TomTom offers a Danger Zone service instead and in Switzerland, no speed camera services are
permitted at all. In Germany, you are responsible for switching the Speed Cameras service on or off.
The issue of the legality of using speed camera services in Germany and other EU countries is not
unique. You therefore use this service at your own risk. TomTom accepts no liability arising from
the use of this service.
TomTom Road Trips
Discover the world's best routes, and personalise them easily so you can relax and be guided on the
drive. Learn more: Road Trips collection - sending a route to your device
TomTom MyDrive
Plan your trip before you get in the car. Learn more: Syncing using TomTom MyDrive

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Get going
Installing in your car
Use the supplied mount to install your TomTom GO CLASSIC in your vehicle. Read the
instructions about positioning your device before you install your TomTom GO.
To install your TomTom GO, do the following:
1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the mount. If the mount is integrated into your TomTom GO,
connect the USB cable to the device.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB car charger and plug this into the power supply on your
dashboard.
3. Choose the best smooth location, on your windscreen or side window, to mount your TomTom
GO CLASSIC.
4. Make sure that both the suction cup on the mount and your windscreen are clean and dry.
5. Press the suction cup of the mount firmly against your windscreen.
6. Turn the rubber grip near the base of the mount in a clockwise direction until you feel it lock.
7. If your mount is not integrated into your TomTom GO, place your TomTom GO in the mount,
making sure that it clicks into place.
Dashboard adhesive disks are available as part of a range of accessories for your TomTom GO. For
more information, go to tomtom.com/accessories.
Positioning your TomTom GO CLASSIC
Be careful where you install your TomTom GO CLASSIC.The TomTom GO shouldn't block or
interfere with any of the following:
 Your view of the road.
 The controls in your vehicle.
 Your rear-view mirrors.
 The airbags.
You should be able to reach your TomTom GO easily without leaning or stretching. In a car, you can
attach your TomTom GO to the windscreen or side window or you can use a Dashboard Mount Disk to
attach the mount to your dashboard.
Switching on and off
Switching your device on
Press the On/Off button until your device starts. If the device was off you see the map view. If your
device was sleeping you see the last screen you were looking at.
Tip: If the mount is integrated into your TomTom GO, you can easily change the rotation of
your device. Release the mount from the TomTom GO using the thumb indent. Turn the mount
around and clip it back onto the device until you hear it click.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your TomTom GO. Other USB cables may not
work.

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Sending your device to sleep
To send your navigation device to sleep, press the On/Off button and then release it.
You can also press the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off
buttons. Select Sleep to make the device sleep.
Switching your device off completely
To switch off your navigation device completely, you can do one of the following:
 Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds until you see the Sleep and Turn Off
buttons. Select Turn Off to switch off the device. Select the "back" button if you don't want to
switch your device off.
 Press and hold the On/Off button for more than 5 seconds until the device switches off.
Safety Notice
Some navigation devices contain a GSM/GPRS module which can interfere with electrical devices
such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and aviation equipment.
Interference with these devices may endanger the health or life of you or others.
If your device includes a GSM/GPRS module, do not use it near unprotected electrical units or in
areas where the use of mobile telephones is prohibited, such as hospitals and aircraft.
Setting up
Note: The language you choose will be used for all text on the screen. You can always change the
language later in Language and Units in the Settings menu.
When you first switch on your TomTom GO CLASSIC,you have to answer a few questions to set it
up. Answer the questions by touching the screen.
GPS reception
When you first start your TomTom GO CLASSIC,it may need a few minutes to determine your
position. In future, your position will be found much faster.
To ensure good satellite reception, use your TomTom GO outdoors and keep it upright. Large
objects such as tall buildings can sometimes interfere with reception.
Important: QuickGPSfix contains information about satellite positions which helps your TomTom GO
find your position faster. QuickGPSfix information is downloaded whenever your device is connected
to the internet using any method (Wi-Fi, GPRS, smartphone or USB).
Sending information to TomTom
When you first start navigating or you have reset your TomTom GO CLASSIC,your TomTom GO asks
for permission to collect some information about your use of the navigation device. The information
is stored on your TomTom GO until we retrieve it. We use it anonymously to improve our products
and services. If you use our services, we will also use your location information to deliver the
services to you.
You can change whether you send this information with us at any time by doing the following:
1. In the Main Menu, select the Settings button.
2. Select System.
Tip: To send your navigation device to sleep when the USB cable is unplugged or whenever it is
removed from the mount, go to Battery settings in the Settings menu.