TomTom GO 500

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TomTom GO Quick Start Guide
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Contents
What’s in the box? 4
Unpacking 4
Your TomTom GO 5
Remote control 6
Docking shoe 6
Installation 7
Assembly 7
Switching on for the first time 8
Starting up 8
Using TomTom GO 8
Using the remote control 9
How to plan your first route 10
Helping with your journey 12
What’s on the screen? 13
Finding alternative routes 14
Advanced planning 15
Preferences 16
Use night colours 16
Manage POI 17
Hide POI 17
Change Home location 17
Find your way the easy way
Connecting to your phone 18
Using GO 700 or GO 500 18
More information 20
TomTom PLUS 20
General information 20
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TomTom GO 500 Specifications

General

Brand	TomTom
Model	GO 500
Category	GPS
Language	English

Summary

Whats in the box?

Your TomTom GO

Details the main features and components of the TomTom GO device itself.

Installation

Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the suction-mount cradle.

Switching on for the first time

Starting up

Guides the user through the initial startup process of the TomTom GO.

How to plan your first route

Finding your current position

Navigating to a destination

Steps to select a destination and start planning a route.

Entering address details

How to input city, street, and house numbers for a destination.

Route calculation and display

Helping with your journey

Explains voice guidance and how the navigation view assists during travel.

Finding alternative routes

Modifying route options

Advanced planning

Planning between locations

Connecting to your phone

Using GO 700 or GO 500 with phone

Leveraging the device as a hands-free car kit for Bluetooth-enabled phones.

Pairing devices

Important Safety Notices and Warnings

Battery safety

Precautions for handling and using the Lithium-Ion battery.