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TomTom 4PN50 User Manual

TomTom 4PN50
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TomTom PRO
User Manual
17.1

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TomTom 4PN50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Resolution480 x 272 pixels
Lifetime MapsYes
Battery LifeUp to 2 hours
Internal Memory8 GB
BluetoothYes
Voice ControlYes
Screen Size5 inches
Display TypeLCD
MapsPreloaded maps of North America

Summary

Read Me First

Welcome to Navigation with TomTom

Get Going

Install Your TomTom PRO in Your Car

Instructions for mounting your TomTom PRO device in your vehicle.

Positioning the Device

Guidelines for choosing an optimal and safe mounting location.

Turning the Device On and Off

Instructions on how to power the device on, put it to sleep, and turn it off.

Safety Notice

Information about potential interference with electrical devices.

Initial Device Setup

Steps to configure the device's language and initial settings.

GPS Reception

Tips for ensuring optimal GPS signal reception and accuracy.

Connecting to LINK and WEBFLEET

Steps to connect the PRO device to a TomTom LINK for WEBFLEET.

Connecting to WEBFLEET

Steps to activate and connect the PRO device to the WEBFLEET service.

Sending Information to TomTom

Control whether device usage information is sent to TomTom for service improvement.

Memory Card Slot Usage

Using a memory card for extra storage, custom POIs, and updates.

Troubleshooting: Device Not Starting

Steps to resolve issues when the device fails to start or respond.

Charging Your Device

Instructions on how to charge the device's battery.

Caring for Your PRO Device

Recommendations for maintaining the device's condition and warranty.

Wi-Fi Connection

About Wi-Fi Connectivity

Benefits of using Wi-Fi for managing maps, software, and device content.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

Step-by-step guide to connecting the device to a Wi-Fi network.

Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network

How to remove a previously connected Wi-Fi network from the device.

About Updates and New Items

Information on system software and map updates.

Installing Updates and New Items

Procedure for installing software and map updates.

What's on the Screen

The Map View

Overview of the map view, its interactive elements, and navigation.

The Guidance View

Details on the guidance view for turn-by-turn navigation and route information.

The WEBFLEET Panel

Explanation of the WEBFLEET panel and its displayed information.

The Route Bar

Information displayed in the route bar, including arrival and traffic data.

Route Bar: Distances and Display

How distances are shown in the route bar and its display options.

The Wide Route Bar

Details of the wide route bar, its display, and additional information.

Active Driver Feedback and Advice

Understanding driving performance indicators and advice.

Fuel Consumption Indicators

Interpreting icons for fuel efficiency measurement against average values.

Route Bar Alerts and Advice

Explanation of alerts and advice shown in the route bar.

Working Time Buttons

Buttons for reporting start, break, and finish times for work.

Logbook Buttons

Buttons for changing logbook modes (Business, Commute, Private).

Order State Buttons

Buttons to report the working progress of orders.

Connection Status Button

Icon indicating connection status to WEBFLEET.

The Quick Menu

Accessing quick menu options like marking locations or changing speed limits.

Main Menu Navigation Buttons

Overview of main navigation buttons like Search/Drive To and Drive Home.

Recent Destinations

Accessing and navigating to recent destinations.

Current Route and Track Management

Clearing or changing the current route or track.

Working Times

Reporting working times to the office via WEBFLEET.

Logbook

Reporting trip modes for keeping a logbook.

Orders

Viewing and managing assigned orders.

Messages

Reading, replying to, and sending messages.

OptiDrive Features

Accessing tips, tricks, and statistics for driving performance.

My Places

Accessing saved places like Home and Work.

My Routes

Accessing saved routes.

Record Route

Starting and stopping the recording of a track.

Voice Recognition (Speak & Go)

Using voice commands to control the device.

Finding Parking Lots

Locating parking lots and garages.

Finding Gas Stations

Locating gas stations.

Report Safety Camera

Reporting new safety camera locations.

Main Menu Buttons and Symbols

Explanation of smaller buttons and symbols in the Main Menu.

Volume Control

Adjusting the volume for voice instructions and warnings.

Using Gestures

Learn how to control the device using touch gestures.

Reordering Main Menu Buttons

How to customize the order of buttons in the Main Menu.

Traffic Information

About TomTom Traffic

Overview of TomTom Traffic service for real-time traffic information.

About RDS-TMC

Explanation of the RDS-TMC traffic message channel.

Viewing Traffic Incidents on the Map

How traffic incidents are displayed and interpreted on the map view.

Viewing Traffic on Your Route

How traffic information is shown in the route bar and its interpretation.

Traffic Incident Symbols

Explanation of symbols used for different types of traffic incidents.

Traffic Jam Warning Indicators

How the device warns you when approaching a traffic jam.

Avoiding Traffic Jams

Methods to avoid traffic jams on your current route.

Selecting a Faster Route

How to choose and accept faster routes suggested by TomTom Traffic.

Advanced Lane Guidance

Assistance with highway exits and junctions by showing correct lanes.

Time-Dependent Speed Limits

Understanding how speed limits change based on time or conditions.

Setting Your Vehicle Type

About My Vehicle Settings

How vehicle type affects route planning and avoids restrictions.

Setting Your Vehicle Type

Steps to select and configure vehicle type for optimal routing.

Planning Routes for Bus or Truck

Route planning considerations for larger vehicles like buses and trucks.

Viewing Route Restrictions

How to see route restrictions for specific vehicle types on the map.

Quick Search

Choosing Search Method

Comparing Quick Search and Step-by-Step Search for destinations.

Using Quick Search

How to find places and navigate using the quick search feature.

Entering Search Terms

Guidance on typing search queries for addresses and POIs.

Search Input and Options

Using the search input box and selecting search types (Whole map, Near me).

Working with Search Results

How to interpret and use search results shown in lists or on maps.

About ZIP Codes

How ZIP codes are used for searching and their variations by country.

About Mapcodes

Using mapcodes for location identification where addresses are unavailable.

List of POI Type Icons

Visual guide to common Point of Interest (POI) type icons.

Planning a Route

Planning a Route to an Address

Steps to plan a route to a specific address using quick search.

Planning a Route to a City Center

Steps to plan a route to a city center using quick search.

Planning a Route to a POI

Steps to plan a route to a Point of Interest using quick search.

Route to POI via Online Search

Searching for POIs online via TomTom Places.

Planning a Route Using the Map

Steps to plan a route by interacting directly with the map.

Route Planning via My Places

Navigating to saved locations stored in My Places.

Route Planning by Coordinates

Steps to plan a route using latitude and longitude coordinates.

Route Planning with Mapcodes

Using mapcodes to plan routes in areas without standard addresses.

Planning a Route in Advance

How to plan and save routes before starting your journey.

Changing Starting Point to Current Location

Modifying the route's starting point to your current location.

Changing Starting Point to a Stop

Converting the route's starting point into a stop.

Finding a Parking Lot

Locating parking lots and garages.

Finding Gas Stations

Locating gas stations.

Step-by-Step Search

About Step-by-Step Search

Overview of the step-by-step search method for finding destinations.

Entering Search Terms (Step-by-Step)

Using the keyboard and options for step-by-step search input.

Working with Search Results (Step-by-Step)

How to interpret and use step-by-step search results.

ZIP Codes in Step-by-Step Search

Using ZIP codes for searching with the step-by-step method.

Planning Routes Step-by-Step

Step-by-Step Route to Address

Detailed steps for planning a route to an address step-by-step.

Step-by-Step Route to POI

Steps to plan a route to a Point of Interest using step-by-step search.

Step-by-Step Route to City Center

Steps to plan a route to a city center using step-by-step search.

Step-by-Step Route to POI via Online Search

Searching for POIs online using step-by-step method.

Step-by-Step Route Planning Using the Map

Planning a route by interacting directly with the map step-by-step.

Step-by-Step Route Planning via My Places

Navigating to saved locations using My Places step-by-step.

Step-by-Step Route Planning by Coordinates

Planning routes using coordinates step-by-step.

Step-by-Step Advance Route Planning

How to plan and save routes before starting your journey.

Changing Your Route

Current Route Menu Options

Overview of options available in the Current Route menu.

Adding a Stop to Your Route

How to add a stop to your planned route.

Saving a Route to My Routes

Saving a new or modified route to your My Routes list.

Changing Route Type

Selecting different route types like Fastest or Shortest.

Reordering Stops on a Route

Changing the sequence of stops in your current route.

Avoiding Blocked Roads

How to find alternative routes around blocked roads.

Avoiding Part of a Route

Selecting specific sections of a route to avoid.

Finding Alternative Routes

Methods to find and select alternative routes.

Types of Route

Choosing between Fastest, Shortest, Eco-friendly, and other route types.

Avoiding Route Features

Options to avoid features like toll roads, ferries, and unpaved roads.

Avoiding Incidents/Features via Route Bar

Using the route bar to avoid specific incidents or route features.

Adding a Stop to Your Route

Adding stops to your current route from the menu or map.

Deleting a Stop from Route

Removing a stop from your current route.

Skipping the Next Stop

Skipping the next stop on your planned route.

Reordering Stops on a Route

Changing the sequence of stops in your current route.

Report Working Time

About Reporting Working Time

Overview of reporting start, finish, and break times.

Driver Identification

Identifying yourself with a PIN for personalized work time reports.

How to Report Working Time

Steps to report your working times to WEBFLEET.

Working Time Buttons

Buttons for managing work status: Start, Pause, Finish.

Turning Driver Terminal On and Off

Handling work status reporting when powering the device on or off.

Using the Logbook

Changing Logbook Mode

Selecting logbook modes like Business, Commute, or Private.

Logbook Buttons

Icons representing different logbook modes.

Orders

About Orders

Overview of service, delivery, and pick-up orders stored on the PRO.

Order State Buttons

Buttons to report the progress of an order.

Working on Orders

Steps to view, start, cancel, or suspend orders.

Sorting Orders

Criteria and methods for sorting the list of orders.

Sending Order Status Messages

Sending status messages to the office from the device.

Suspending and Changing Orders

Temporarily suspending or changing the current order.

Switching to Another Order

Switching to a different order, even if the current one is unfinished.

Cancelling Orders

Steps to cancel an order and optionally delete it.

Messages

About Messages

Overview of messages received and stored on the Driver Terminal.

Dealing with Messages

Reading, replying to, and deleting messages.

Sending Messages

Sending text and predefined messages to the office.

OptiDrive

About OptiDrive

How OptiDrive provides driving style statistics and advice.

OptiDrive Trip Results

Viewing statistics and insights for your last trip.

OptiDrive Performance Trends

Tracking the development of your driving style over time.

Considerations

Maintaining LINK Connection

Ensuring continuous connection to the TomTom LINK for full functionality.

Maintaining WEBFLEET Connection

Ensuring continuous connection to WEBFLEET for service benefits.

Office Configuration Settings

Settings controlled by the office, like logbook mode and work reporting.

My Routes

About My Routes

Using My Routes to save and retrieve routes and tracks.

Routes and Tracks Explained

Definitions and differences between routes and tracks.

GPX and ITN Files

Information on GPX and ITN file formats for routes and tracks.

Saving a Route to My Routes

Steps to save a planned route into the My Routes list.

Navigating Using a Saved Route

How to select and navigate a previously saved route.

Navigating to a Stop on Saved Route

Navigating to a specific stop within a saved route.

Adding Stop to Saved Route via Map

Adding a new stop to a saved route directly from the map.

Recording a Track

How to record your driving path as a track.

Navigating Using a Track

Navigating along an imported or recorded track.

Deleting Routes or Tracks

Removing routes or tracks from the My Routes list.

Exporting Tracks to Memory Card

Exporting recorded tracks as GPX files for sharing or backup.

Importing Routes and Tracks from Memory Card

Importing GPX or ITN files from a memory card.

Voice Control (Speak & Go)

About Voice Control

Overview of voice control capabilities and requirements.

Starting Voice Control

Methods to activate voice control using wake-up phrase or menu.

Customizing Wake-up Phrase

Creating a personalized wake-up phrase for voice control.

Understanding the Voice Control Screen

Interpreting the elements and information on the voice control screen.

Tips for Effective Voice Control Use

Tips to improve voice control accuracy and understanding.

Voice Control Commands

Examples of commands for global functions and navigation.

Varying Voice Commands

Using alternative phrasing for commands to improve recognition.

Entering Address via Voice Control

Planning a trip to an address using voice commands.

Voice Control: Go Home

Using voice commands to navigate to your home location.

Voice Control: Navigate to POI

Using voice commands to navigate to a Point of Interest.

Voice Control: Changing Settings

Adjusting device settings, like volume, using voice commands.

Safety Cameras

About Safety Cameras

Overview of camera warnings and safety hazards alerts.

Cross-Border Camera Warning Behavior

How camera warnings adapt when crossing country borders.

Safety Camera Warning Indicators

How the device warns you when approaching a safety camera.

Customizing Safety Camera Warnings

Configuring warning preferences for cameras and hazards.

Reporting New Safety Cameras

Instantly reporting new safety camera locations.

Confirming or Removing Speed Traps

Confirming speed traps or reporting their removal.

Updating Camera and Hazard Locations

How the device automatically receives updates for camera and hazard locations.

Danger Zones

About Danger and Risk Zones

Explanation of danger zones and risk zones warnings.

Danger and Risk Zone Warning Indicators

How the device warns you when approaching danger or risk zones.

Customizing Danger Zone Warnings

Configuring warning preferences for danger and risk zones.

My Places

About My Places

Using My Places to select and save locations easily.

Setting Home or Work Location

Steps to set your home and work locations in My Places.

Changing Home Location

Methods to change your saved home location.

Adding Location to My Places

Adding new locations to My Places from the map or search.

Adding Location via Search to My Places

Adding locations found via search to My Places.

Marking Location for My Places

Temporarily marking and saving the current location to My Places.

Deleting Recent Destinations

Removing recent destinations from the My Places list.

Deleting Locations from My Places

Removing saved locations from My Places.

Using Community POI Lists

Importing and using community POI lists from an SD card.

Settings

Driver & Vehicle Settings

Settings for driver identification, vehicle connection, and profile.

Driver Settings

Identifying yourself as a registered driver and entering PIN.

Vehicle Settings

Connecting to a TomTom LINK device and managing vehicle settings.

Vehicle Profile Settings

Setting vehicle type, dimensions, weight, and maximum speed.

Selecting Vehicle Type

Choosing your vehicle type from a list or entering 'Others'.

Defining Vehicle Dimensions and Weight

Entering vehicle dimensions, weight, and maximum speed.

License Plate Settings

Entering your vehicle's license plate number.

Odometer Adjustment

Adjusting the device odometer to match the vehicle's odometer.

WEBFLEET Messaging Settings

Controlling read-aloud settings for messages and orders.

Appearance Settings

Changing display, route bar, and guidance view appearance.

Display Settings

Adjusting theme color and screen brightness (Day/Night).

Route Bar Settings

Customizing arrival information and route information displayed.

Arrival Information Settings

Configuring how remaining distance, time, and arrival info are shown.

Route Information Settings

Choosing which POIs and route details appear in the route bar.

Guidance View Settings

Customizing street name display and guidance view style (2D/3D).

Automatic Zoom Settings

Adjusting automatic zoom behavior for turns and intersections.

Route Planning Settings

Configuring route planning preferences and avoiding road features.

Faster Route Options

Settings for automatically taking or being asked about faster routes.

Route Type Preferences

Selecting preferences for Fastest, Shortest, Eco-friendly, etc. route types.

Avoiding Road Features

Options to avoid features like toll roads, ferries, and unpaved roads.

Wi-Fi Settings

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks and managing advanced options.

Network Security Settings

Advanced Wi-Fi security options like EAP method and certificates.

Proxy Settings

Configuring proxy server settings (None, Manual, Auto-Config).

IP Setting

Choosing between DHCP or static IP address assignment.

Changing the Map

Selecting the map stored in internal memory or on memory cards.

Software Update

Checking for and installing software updates for the device.

Sounds and Warnings Settings

Customizing warning types (spoken, sounds only) and specific alerts.

Voice and Instruction Settings

Choosing voices and configuring spoken instructions (arrival time, road numbers).

Voice Control Settings

Configuring voice control activation, wake-up phrase, and route acceptance.

Language and Units Settings

Changing device language, country, keyboard, and units.

System Settings

Accessing device information (About), sending data, battery, GPS, and reset options.

Help and Support Information

Accessing help topics, device information, and support contacts.

Getting Help

WEBFLEET Connection Status

Checking Bluetooth and mobile network connection status.

Further Help and Support

Links to online resources for additional help and warranty information.

Product Certification

Finding Product Certification Info

Steps to find product certification details like ICASA approval.

Addendum

Important Safety Notices

Critical safety warnings regarding device use, setup, and care.

Use With Care Warning

Guidelines for responsible and attentive use of the device while driving.

Notice for Oversized/Commercial Vehicles

Important considerations for using the device with large or commercial vehicles.

Proper Mounting Guidelines

Recommendations for mounting the device to ensure safety and visibility.

Pacemaker Safety Guidelines

Recommendations for device proximity to pacemakers to avoid interference.

Other Medical Devices

Consulting physicians regarding potential interference with medical devices.

Warning for Australia (Explosive Atmospheres)

Requirement to turn off device in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Device Care and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the device.

Operating Temperature Range

Information on the device's safe operating and storage temperature ranges.

Device Battery Information

Details about the lithium-ion battery and its care.

WEEE – e-Waste Disposal

Disposal instructions for electronic waste in the EU/EEA.

EU SAR Compliance

Device compliance with EU radio wave exposure limits.

USA SAR Compliance

Device compliance with US radio wave exposure limits (FCC/IC).

Special Note: Driving Laws & Mounting

State laws regarding device mounting and driver responsibility.

FCC Information for Users

FCC compliance statements and interference guidelines.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

Statement on RF exposure limits and device operation.

FCC Country Code Selection

Information on disabled country code selection for US/Canada.

Responsible Party in North America

Contact details for TomTom, Inc. in North America.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement

Device compliance with IC radiation exposure limits.

Australian Regulatory Compliance

Indicates compliance with Australian regulations (RCM).

New Zealand Regulatory Compliance

Indicates compliance with New Zealand regulations (R-NZ).

South Africa Approval Notice

Indicates ICASA approval for the device in South Africa.

Technical Specifications

Device Rating

Electrical specifications: voltage and current ratings.

Power Consumption

Device power consumption figures at different voltages.

Car Charger Rating

Voltage rating for the car charger.

Exposure Limits

Compliance with radio frequency exposure limits.

Model Numbers

Identifies the specific TomTom PRO models covered.

CE Mark and Radio Equipment Directive

Device compliance with EU radio regulations and frequency bands.

Required Accessories Not Supplied

Copyright Notices

Open Source Software

Information regarding copyrighted software licensed under GPL.

Bluetooth® Trademarks

Acknowledgement of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. trademarks.

Wi-Fi® Trademarks

Acknowledgement of Wi-Fi Alliance® trademarks.

TomTom Telematics Limited Warranty

Warranty Provider (WARRANTOR)

Identifies TomTom Telematics B.V. as the warranty provider.

What This Warranty Covers

Details the coverage period and conditions for hardware defects.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover

Exclusions from warranty coverage, including wear and tear, damage.

How to Make a Warranty Claim

Procedure for contacting TomTom and returning hardware for repair/replacement.

Your Legal Rights

Notes on limitations of damages and legal rights under national legislation.

Limitation of Liability

Disclaims liability for indirect damages and limits liability to purchase price.

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