TomTom XL 540S - Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator User manual

Manual and Tutorials
v4.10
TomTom Navigator Quickstart Guide
TomTom Navigator User Guide
Installation Poster
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing TomTom Navigator as your navigation system. This Quick Start Guide contains basic
instructions for using TomTom Navigator. This guide is to be used after the SD card has been inserted and the GPS
receiver has been connected.
If necessary, refer to one of the other two documents that have been supplied:
Installation
poster The poster contains all procedures for mounting and cabling the hardware to make the system
ready for first use.
The software is already installed on your SD-card. If custom software installation is required, refer
to the user guide.
User guide This guide is provided on the CD-ROM and contains detailed instructions on all functions. For
custom installation, also refer to this guide.
Chapter 1
Launching the application for the first time
The GPS receiver is connected, the SD-card is inserted, and the program has started automatically. The very first
time you use TomTom Navigator, you will be asked to specify your language:
Tap the language of your choice
After you have selected your preferred language, you will be asked to specify a few personal preferences:

Tap the screen anywhere.
Setting up right-handed or left-handed operation
You can now decide to set up the software for either left-handed or right-handed operation. With left-handed
operation, important buttons and controls will be located on the left side of the screen. As a result, you will be able to
operate them with your left hand without obscuring the screen.
•For right-handed operation: tap Yes.
•For left-handed operation: tap No.
Choosing how distances are displayed

1. Tap an option.
2. Tap Done
Choosing how time is displayed
1. Tap an option.
2. Tap Done.
Selecting a voice

You may now select the voice that will be used for driving instructions. Many different voices are available in many
different languages.
1. To browse through the voices, tap for forward, or for backward.
2. To hear a sample of the current voice, tap the Test button.
3. Tap Done to select the current voice.
Specifying your home address
Providing a “HOME” address is very useful. For example, you will be able to plan a route back home with a single tap
on the screen.
•If you wish to specify your home address now, tap Yes.
•If you wish to specify your home address later, tap No.
If you choose Yes, you will need to perform the following steps:

1. Enter the first letters of the name of your home city by tapping the corresponding letters on the
keyboard.
2. In the list, tap your city.
3. Enter the first letters of your street name.
4. In the list, tap your street.
5. Enter your house number.
6. Tap Done.
Selecting the correct GPS receiver
1. To browse through the GPS receivers, tap for forward, or for backward.
2. Tap Done when the correct GPS receiver is displayed
A brief tour

You are now presented with a brief tour of TomTom Navigator. It explains the most important concepts and controls.
It only takes a few minutes.
After the brief tour, TomTom Navigator is ready for use.
Chapter 2
Planning your first route
The main screen of TomTom Navigator displays your position on the map. It gets this position from your GPS
receiver. If your GPS receiver is switched off, or has not (yet) determined a clear position from the GPS satellites, the
main screen will display your last known position. To emphasize the fact that your real position is unknown, the
screen is displayed in back and white.
The main screen when your GPS position is not known
(showing the last known position) The main screen when your GPS position is known but no destination has yet been provided

Your position is indicated by the sign.
A. To zoom in, tap [+] in the upper right-hand corner.
B. To zoom out, tap [-] in the upper left-hand corner.
To access the menu (which provides access to all the options and functions available), tap the screen roughly in the
middle.
The menu
The menu appears when you tap the main screen. It provides access to all functions.
First page of the menu Second page of the menu
1. To access any of the functions, tap the corresponding icon.
2. To browse to the next menu page, tap .
3. To return to the main screen, tap Cancel.
Planning your first route
Perform the following steps to plan a route from your current position to a particular address.
1. In the menu, tap Navigate to .
You are now asked to choose a type of destination. Some of the items on this menu may be dimmed, indicating
that they are (currently) unavailable.

2. Tap Address .
3. Enter the first letters of the name of the city by tapping the corresponding letters on the keyboard. A few
letters usually suffice. The cities with the same initial letters will be displayed in the list. Tap the city when you
see the name in the list.
4. Enter the first letters of the street name until you see the street you are looking for displayed in the list.
Then, tap the street name.

5. Enter the house number and tap Done. (Note: if you do not enter a house number, you will be asked to
select a street crossing instead.)
TomTom Navigator will now plan a route from your current GPS location to the destination you have just entered.
Once the route has been calculated, tap Done to return to the main screen.
Please note: route planning will not start unless TomTom Navigator knows your current location – which requires a
valid GPS signal. If necessary, refer to your installation poster to find out how to connect your GPS device.
Driving around
Your main screen will now look similar to the one below: