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Chapter 17
TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic
You can get traffic information in two ways:
• From TomTom Traffic
• From the Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic is a TomTom PLUS service. To use TomTom Traffic you must
have a mobile phone with Bluetooth and a wireless data connection, for
example, GPRS.
TomTom Traffic takes the most up-to-date information from the best local
sources. Take advantage of the free trial to try TomTom Traffic. For more
information, see the TomTom PLUS leaflet.
Setting up TomTom Traffic
To receive TomTom Traffic, first establish a connection between your mobile
phone and your TomTom GO. See Connecting to Your Phone on page 43.
Then do the following:
1. Tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.
2. Tap Enable Traffic.
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
The TMC is not a TomTom service, but is offered free-of-charge in many
countries. TMC transmits traffic information as a radio signal. To use TMC you
need to buy the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver.
Note: TomTom Traffic is not available in all countries. Visit
www.tomtom.com/plus to check availability in your country.
Note: TomTom is not responsible for the availability or quality of traffic
information provided by TMC. TMC is not available in all countries or
regions.

TomTom GO 510 Specifications

General

Outdoor (hiking, trekking)	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Display resolution	480 x 272 pixels
Display number of colors	65536 colors
Display size (HxV) (imperial)	4.0 \
Processor frequency	400 MHz
Battery life (max)	4 h
Product color	Gray

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	81 mm
Width	112 mm
Height	66 mm
Weight	300 g