TomTom Go 520 User Manual

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About TomTom services
The way your GO connects to TomTom services depends on your navigation device. A GO connects in
one of the following ways:
 With a permanent connection directly from your GO. These navigation devices are called
'Always Connected' devices.
 With a connection using your smartphone. These devices are called 'Smartphone Connected'
devices.
Traffic & Speed Cameras
TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras on your route.
As soon as your device has an internet connection AND the information & privacy is switched on,
your device starts receiving traffic information and fixed and mobile speed camera location
updates.
To see information about your Traffic and Speed Camera subscriptions, open the Help screen and
select About.
To see the status of your Traffic connection, look at the top right of the Main Menu. If your GO is
not connected to Traffic, the Traffic symbol has a cross.
MyDrive
MyDrive gives you control of your device by enabling you to do the following:
 Select a destination on your computer, tablet or phone and send it to your device.
 Sync your Places and routes with all your devices.
 Keep all your data safe.
 and more...
For more info, see Syncing using TomTom MyDrive or go to mydrive.tomtom.com.
To switch on automatic syncing using MyDrive, select Settings and then MyDrive. Connect to the
internet using one of the three methods available and then log in to your TomTom account.
Note: Some TomTom services might not be available in your current location.
Personal Area Networks
Smartphone-connected devices only
Your phone shares its internet connection by using the phone's Bluetooth and Personal Area Network
(PAN) functions.
Depending on your phone's Operating System, this network, or PAN, might be called one of the
following names:
 Personal Hotspot
 Tethering or Bluetooth Tethering
TomTom services

TomTom Go 520 Specifications

General

Outdoor (hiking, trekking)	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Internal memory	64 MB
Storage capacity	512 MB
Display resolution	480 x 272 pixels
Display size (HxV) (imperial)	4.3 \
Processor frequency	400 MHz
Battery life (max)	5 h

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	24 mm
Width	118 mm
Height	83 mm
Weight	220 g