TomTom Start 20 series User manual

TomTom Start 20 series
Reference Guide

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Contents
What's in the box 6
What's in the box...........................................................................................................................6
Read me first 7
Installing in your car......................................................................................................................7
Switching on and off .....................................................................................................................7
Setting up......................................................................................................................................7
GPS reception ...............................................................................................................................7
About MyTomTom........................................................................................................................8
Setting up MyTomTom.................................................................................................................8
Device not starting ........................................................................................................................9
Charging your device....................................................................................................................9
Take care of your navigation device .............................................................................................9
Safety 10
Positioning the mount.................................................................................................................10
Safety settings.............................................................................................................................10
Planning a route 11
Planning a route ..........................................................................................................................11
Route summary...........................................................................................................................13
Selecting a route type .................................................................................................................14
Frequent destinations .................................................................................................................14
Show my frequent destinations ..................................................................................................15
Using arrival times ......................................................................................................................15
Navigation menu options............................................................................................................16
Planning a route in advance........................................................................................................17
Viewing route information ..........................................................................................................18
The Driving view 20
About the Driving View...............................................................................................................20
The Driving View.........................................................................................................................20
Driving View Symbols.................................................................................................................21
Advanced lane guidance 22
About lane guidance ...................................................................................................................22
Using lane guidance....................................................................................................................22

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Changing your route 23
Making changes to your route ....................................................................................................23
Change route menu ....................................................................................................................23
View map 25
About viewing the map...............................................................................................................25
View map ....................................................................................................................................25
Options .......................................................................................................................................26
Cursor menu ...............................................................................................................................27
Map corrections 29
About TomTom Map Share™ .....................................................................................................29
Correcting a map error................................................................................................................29
Types of map correction.............................................................................................................30
Sounds and voices 34
About sounds and voices ...........................................................................................................34
About computer voices...............................................................................................................34
Selecting a voice.........................................................................................................................34
Changing the volume level .........................................................................................................34
Automatic volume control ..........................................................................................................35
Settings 36
About Settings ............................................................................................................................36
2D/3D settings.............................................................................................................................36
Advanced settings ......................................................................................................................37
Battery saving settings................................................................................................................37
Brightness settings......................................................................................................................37
Change car symbol .....................................................................................................................38
Change Home location................................................................................................................38
Change language ........................................................................................................................38
Change map colours ...................................................................................................................38
Keyboard settings .......................................................................................................................38
Make your own menu .................................................................................................................39
Manage Favourites......................................................................................................................39
Manage POIs...............................................................................................................................40
Operate left-handed / Operate right handed ...............................................................................40
Planning settings.........................................................................................................................41
Reset factory settings..................................................................................................................41
Safety settings.............................................................................................................................41
Set clock......................................................................................................................................42
Set units ......................................................................................................................................42
Show POI on map .......................................................................................................................42
Speaker settings..........................................................................................................................42
Start-up settings..........................................................................................................................42
Status & Information ...................................................................................................................43
Status bar settings ......................................................................................................................43

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Switch map .................................................................................................................................43
Turn off voice guidance / Turn on voice guidance......................................................................44
Use night colours / Use day colours ...........................................................................................44
Voices .........................................................................................................................................44
Volume settings ..........................................................................................................................45
Points of Interest 46
About Points of Interest ..............................................................................................................46
Creating POIs ..............................................................................................................................46
Using POIs to plan a route ..........................................................................................................48
Showing POIs on the map ..........................................................................................................48
Calling a POI................................................................................................................................49
Setting warnings for POIs ...........................................................................................................49
Manage POIs...............................................................................................................................50
Help 51
About getting help ......................................................................................................................51
Using Help to phone a local service............................................................................................51
Help menu options......................................................................................................................51
Favourites 53
About Favourites.........................................................................................................................53
Creating a Favourite....................................................................................................................53
Using a Favourite ........................................................................................................................54
Changing the name of a Favourite ..............................................................................................55
Deleting a Favourite ....................................................................................................................55
Traffic 56
About RDS-TMC..........................................................................................................................56
Using traffic information .............................................................................................................56
Taking the fastest route...............................................................................................................57
Setting the radio frequency for RDS-TMC information...............................................................57
Minimising delays .......................................................................................................................58
Making commuting to work easier..............................................................................................58
Getting more information about an incident...............................................................................59
Checking traffic incidents in your area........................................................................................60
Changing traffic settings .............................................................................................................61
Traffic incidents...........................................................................................................................61
Traffic menu................................................................................................................................62
Speed cameras 64
About Speed Cameras................................................................................................................64
Speed camera warnings .............................................................................................................64
Changing the way you are warned .............................................................................................65
Speed camera symbols ..............................................................................................................65
Report button..............................................................................................................................66

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Reporting a new speed camera while on the move....................................................................67
Reporting a new speed camera while at home...........................................................................67
Reporting incorrect camera alerts...............................................................................................67
Types of fixed speed camera you can report..............................................................................68
Average speed check camera warnings .....................................................................................68
Speed Cameras menu.................................................................................................................69
MyTomTom 71
About MyTomTom......................................................................................................................71
Setting up MyTomTom...............................................................................................................71
MyTomTom account...................................................................................................................72
Customer support 73
Getting help to use your navigation device ................................................................................73
Status & information ...................................................................................................................73
Addendum 74

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What's in the box
TomTom Start with integrated mount
USB cable
USB car charger
Installation poster
For devices with a traffic service, there is a car charger with integrated RDS-TMC receiver in
the box:
What's in the box

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Installing in your car
Your TomTom Start navigation device has an integrated mount. See the printed installation poster
included with your product for more information.
To install your device, do the following:
1. Make sure that both the integrated mount and your windscreen are clean and dry.
2. Plug the USB car charger into the power supply on your dashboard.
3. Connect the USB cable to the car charger and your TomTom device.
4. Press the suction cup of the mount firmly against the windscreen on an area where the glass is
flat.
Important: Place the integrated mount so that it does not interfere with your view of the road
or of any of the controls in your car.
5. Twist the rubber grip near the base of the mount in a clockwise direction until you hear a click.
Your navigation device is now installed. The next step is to switch it on and answer a few set-up
questions.
Switching on and off
To switch on your navigation device, press and hold the On/Off button until you see the start-up
screen. The first time you switch on your device, you have to hold the button down for up to 15
seconds.
Setting up
Important: Take care to select the correct language as the language you choose will be used for
all text on the screen.
When you first switch on your device, you have to answer a few questions to set up the device.
Answer the questions by tapping the screen.
GPS reception
When you first start your TomTom Start navigation device, the device may need a few minutes to
determine your GPS position and show your current position on the map. In future, your position
will be found much faster, usually within a few seconds.
To ensure good GPS reception, you should use your device outdoors. Large objects such as tall
buildings can sometimes interfere with reception.
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About MyTomTom
MyTomTom helps you manage the contents and services of your TomTom Start 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 updates.
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your
navigation device to MyTomTom.
Setting up MyTomTom
To set up MyTomTom, do the following:
1. Connect your computer to the internet.
2. Start a browser and go to tomtom.com/getstarted.
3. Click Download now.
Your browser downloads the MyTomTom support application, which you need to install on
your computer in order to connect your device to MyTomTom. Follow the instructions on the
screen if you are asked questions while downloading.
4. When prompted, connect your device to your computer using the USB cable. Then switch
your device on.
Important: You should plug the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer and not into
a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor.
Once the MyTomTom support application is installed, you can access MyTomTom from the
notification area on your desktop.
Tip: When you connect your navigation device to your computer, MyTomTom tells you if there
are any updates for your device.

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Device not starting
In rare cases, your TomTom Start navigation device may not start correctly or may stop
responding to your taps.
First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your device to the car
charger. It can take up to 2 hours to fully charge the battery.
If this does not solve the problem, you can reset the device. To do this, press and hold the On/Off
button for 15 seconds and release the button when your device begins to restart.
Charging your device
The battery in your TomTom Start navigation device charges when you connect it to the car
charger or to your computer.
Important: You should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your computer and not
into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor.
Take care of your navigation device
Never leave your TomTom Start or accessories on view when you leave the car as they may
become an easy target for thieves.
It is important to take care of your device:
Your device is not designed for use in extreme temperatures and any such exposure may
cause permanent damage. Extended exposure to sunlight may lead to early deterioration in
battery performance.
Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous
and will invalidate the warranty.
Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.

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Positioning the mount
Consider carefully where to attach the mount in your car. The mount should not block or interfere
with any of the following:
Your view of the road
Any of the controls in your car
Any of your mirrors
Any airbags
When your navigation device is in the mount, you should be able to reach the device easily
without leaning or stretching. You can attach the mount to the windscreen or side window or you
can use a Dashboard Mount Disk to attach the mount to your dashboard. The following diagrams
show where you can safely attach the mount.
TomTom also offers alternative mounting solutions for your TomTom navigation device. For more
information about Dashboard Mount Disks and alternative mounting solutions, go to
tomtom.com/accessories.
Safety settings
We recommend using the safety settings to make your driving as safe as possible.
These are some of the options included in the safety settings:
Show essential menu buttons while driving
Show safety reminders
Warn when driving faster than allowed
If your device supports voice commands, you can also drive more safely by using voice
commands to control your navigation device.
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Planning a route
Important: In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route on your TomTom Start, do the following:
1. Tap the screen to open the Main menu.
2. Tap Navigate to or Drive to.
3. Tap Address.
You can change the country or state setting by tapping the flag before you select a city.
4. Enter the town or city name.
Towns with similar names are shown in the list while you type.
When the correct city or town appears in the list, tap the name to select the destination.
5. Enter the streetname.
Streets with similar names are shown in the list while you type.
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When the correct street name appears in the list, tap the name to select the destination.
6. Enter the house number, then tap Done.
7. The location is shown on the map. Tap Select to continue or tap Back to enter another
address.
Tip: If you want your final destination to be a car park, tap Car park and select a location from
the list of car parks close to your general destination.
8. When the new route is shown, tap Done.
For more information about the route, tap Details.

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To plan a different route, tap Change route.
Your TomTom Start starts to guide you to your destination, using spoken instructions and
on-screen directions.
Route summary
The route summary shows an overview of your route, the remaining distance to your destination
and the remaining estimated journey time.
To view the route summary, tap the right-hand panel on the status bar in the Driving view or tap
View route in the Main menu and then tap Show route summary.
If you have a TomTom Traffic service or an RDS-TMC receiver, the route summary also shows
traffic information about delays on your route.

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Selecting a route type
Every time you plan a route, you can choose to be asked about the type of route you want to plan.
To do this, tap Settings followed by Planning settings and then tap Ask me every time I plan.
The types of route you can choose from are as follows:
Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.
Eco route - the most fuel-efficient route for your journey.
Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the
quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city.
Avoid motorways - a route which avoids motorways.
Walking route - a route designed for making the journey on foot.
Bicycle route - a route designed for making the journey on a bicycle.
Frequent destinations
If you often make trips to the same destinations, you can set your TomTom Start to ask if you
want to plan a route to one of these locations every time the device starts. This is faster than
planning a route in the normal way.
To select a new destination, tap Start-up settings in the Settings menu and select Ask for a
destination. Select a button to use for this destination and answer the questions about the
destination.

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Show my frequent destinations
You can set your TomTom Start to ask if you want to plan a route to one of your frequently visited
destinations every time the device starts.
To change this setting, do the following:
1. Tap Start-up settings in the Settings menu and then select Ask for a destination.
2. Tap Yes, then tap Yes again to begin entering information about the destination.
3. Select a symbol for the destination and tap Done to set the symbol, then tap Yes.
Tip: To add new destinations, select one of the numbered symbols and enter a name for the
new destination button.
4. Tap Yes and if required enter a new name, then tap Done.
5. Enter the address details in the same way you enter an address when planning a route, then
tap Done.
6. If you want to set more destinations, repeat the steps above. Otherwise, tap Done.
7. You are asked if you want to change the start-up image.
8. If you want to change the image, tap Yes then follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Otherwise, tap No.
Every time your TomTom Start starts, you are asked if you want to plan a route. If you tap Cancel,
you are shown the Main Menu.
Using arrival times
When you plan a route, your TomTom Start asks you if you need to arrive at a particular time.
Tap YES to enter a preferred arrival time.
Your Start 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 Start 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 journey. The status bar shows whether you
will arrive on time or if you are going to be late, as shown below:
You will arrive 55 minutes before the arrival time you entered.
If the estimated arrival time is more than five minutes before the time you
entered, it is shown in green.
You will arrive 3 minutes before the arrival time you entered.
If the estimated arrival time is less than 5 minutes before the time you
entered, it is shown in yellow.

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You will arrive 19 minutes late.
If the estimated arrival time is later than the time you entered, it is shown in
red.
Status bar settings
Tap Status bar settings in the Settings menu, to enable or disable arrival
time notifications.
To enable arrival time notifications, select Leeway.
Navigation menu options
When you tap Navigate to or Drive to, you can set your destination in many ways, not just by
entering the address. The other options are listed below:
Home
Tap this button to navigate to your Home location.
You will probably use this button more than any other.
Favourite
Tap this button to select a Favourite as your destination.
Address
Tap this button to enter an address as your destination.
Recent destination
Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have
recently used as destinations.
Point of Interest
Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI).
Postcode
Tap this button to enter a postcode as a destination.
In some countries, the postcode can be used to identify the place and
street. In other countries, the postcode only identifies the place, so you
need to enter the street name separately.

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Point on map
Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the
map browser.
Latitude Longitude
Tap this button to enter a destination using latitude and longitude values.
Position of last
stop
Tap this button to select your last recorded position as your destination.
Planning a route in advance
You can use your TomTom Start to plan a route in advance, selecting your starting point and your
destination.
Here are some more reasons to plan a route in advance:
Find out how long a journey is going to take before you start.
You can also compare journey times for the same route at different times of the day or on
different days of the week. Your Start uses IQ Routes when planning a route. IQ Routes
calculates routes based on the real average speeds measured on roads.
Study the route of a journey you are planning.
Check a route for someone who is coming to visit you and then explain the route to them in
detail.
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main menu.
2. Tap the arrow button to move to the next menu screen and tap Plan route.
This button is shown while there is no planned route on your Start.
3. Select the starting point for your journey in the same way that you would select your
destination.
4. Set the destination for your journey.
5. If Planning settings are set to Ask me every time I plan, select the type of route you want to
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Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.
Eco route - the most fuel-efficient route for your journey.
Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the
quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city.
Avoid motorways - a route which avoids motorways.
Walking route - a route designed for making the journey on foot.
Bicycle route - a route designed for making the journey on a bicycle.
6. Choose the date and time that you will make the journey you are planning.
Your Start uses IQ Routes to work out the best possible route at that time. This is useful to see
how long a journey takes at different times of the day or on different days of the week.
Your TomTom Start plans the route between the two locations you selected.
Viewing route information
You can access these options for the route you last planned by tapping View route in the Main
Menu or the Details button on the route summary screen.
You can then select from the following options:
Show instructions
Tap this button for a list of all the turn instructions on the route.
This is very useful if you need to explain a route to someone else.
Show map of route
Tap this button to see an overview of the route using the map browser.
Show route demo
Tap this button to watch a demo of the journey. You can interrupt the
demo at any time by tapping the screen.
Show route
summary
Tap this button to open the route summary screen.

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Show destination
Tap this button to see a preview of your destination.
You can navigate to a car park near your destination, and view any
available information about your destination, for example, the phone
number.
Show traffic on
route
Tap this button to see all the traffic incidents on your route.
Note: This button is only shown if your device has either a traffic
subscription or an RDS-TMC Receiver connected. Traffic information is
not available in all countries or regions. For more information about
TomTom traffic information services, go to tomtom.com/services.

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About the Driving View
When your TomTom Start device starts for the first time, you are shown the Driving View along
with detailed information about your current position.
Tap the centre of the screen at any time to open the Main Menu.
You can choose the screen shown when you switch on your device by tapping Settings in the
Main Menu, then tapping Start-up settings.
The Driving View
1. Zoom button - tap the magnifying glass to show buttons for zooming in and out.
2. Quick menu - to enable the quick menu, tap Make your own menu in the Settings menu.
3. Your current position.
4. Road sign information or the next street name.
5. Traffic sidebar. Tap the sidebar to open the Traffic menu.
The traffic sidebar is only shown if your device has either a traffic subscription or an RDS-TMC
Receiver connected. Traffic information is not available in all countries or regions.
6. Battery level indicator.
7. 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.
The Driving view