TomTom Go Series User Manual

Finally, if you want an alternative route because you simply don't like the original, choose
'Calculate alternative' . As far as possible, a totally different set of roads is used. Once
planned, an overview is shown, as usual, and you can choose 'Route' for detailed instructions or
'Done' to switch back to the main navigation view. You can keep asking for (increasingly inefficient)
alternative routes using this method until the message 'No route found' appears. Choose
'Recalculate original' to return to the original best route.
TomTom Traffic
If you have enabled TomTom Traffic and have a valid subscription, you can also use the menu
option 'Minimize traffic delays' to recalculate a route to your destination that takes into
account all current traffic delays. See the chapter on TomTom PLUS for more details.
Advanced planningAdvanced planning
Although navigating from your current position is the function that you'll use most often, there may
be times when you want to plan ahead. Choose 'Advanced planning' to look at the best
route and journey time between any two given locations or perhaps to get directions that will help
someone else get to your current position.
Tip: If 'Advanced planning' is found on another screen in the main menu, you may need to use in
order to see it.
A familiar options screen, but this time asking where you want to depart from (a question
which obviously wasn't needed when using 'Navigate to...')
Select your departure location in the usual way. You'll then be asked to 'Pick a destination', again
with the usual choices. Finally, there's an extra question to answer, since you may be creating this
route for someone else. Choose between 'Fastest route', 'Shortest route' (for motor vehicles),
'Avoid highways', 'Walking route' (i.e. the shortest route, ignoring all traffic rules and excluding
highways), 'Bicycle route' (i.e. the shortest route obeying traffic rules but still excluding highways)
or 'Limited speed' (the quickest route for a vehicle of limited top speed, i.e. many road types are
equally preferred, apart from highways).

TomTom Go Series Specifications

General

Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Voice Control	Yes
Internal Storage	8GB
Touchscreen	Yes
Smartphone Notifications	Yes
Updates	Via Wi-Fi
Lifetime Maps	Yes
Operating System	TomTom proprietary OS
Battery Life	Up to 1 hour

Summary

Switching on for the first time

Starting up

Initial device setup and preference selection.

Using TomTom GO

Overview of the navigation view and touchscreen operation.

How to plan your first route

Navigate to...

Step-by-step guide to planning a route by entering destination details.

Address Entry

Detailed steps for entering city, street, and house numbers for destinations.

Route Summary and Navigation View

Understanding the route overview and on-screen navigation indicators.

Navigation

Setting Destinations

Methods to set destinations: Address, Favorites, POIs, Home, Recent.

Points of Interest (POI)

Finding and navigating to specific locations like restaurants or gas stations.

POI Categories and ZIP Code Navigation

Browsing POIs by category and planning routes using ZIP codes.

Point on Map Navigation

Selecting a destination directly from the map interface.

City Center and POI Navigation

Navigating to city centers or specific POIs within cities.

Favorite Locations

Adding and Managing Favorites

Steps to save and manage frequently visited locations for quick access.

Advanced Route Planning

Route Alternatives and Adjustments

Options to avoid roadblocks, specific junctions, or recalculate routes.

Travel Via and Route Calculation

Planning routes via specific points or calculating alternative paths.

Route Calculation Options

Choosing route types (fastest, shortest) and traffic delay minimization.

TomTom Traffic Service

Traffic Information Indicators

Understanding status icons and delay representation.

Traffic Delay Icons and Patterns

Interpreting icons for traffic jams, roadworks, and other delays.

TomTom Traffic Overview and Replan

Viewing traffic delays on a route and recalculating for traffic.

Browsing Map for Traffic Delays

Visualizing traffic conditions across the entire map area.

Traffic Preference Settings

Customizing traffic updates, route optimization, and alerts.

Advanced Planning Features

Route Type Selection

Choosing route calculation preferences like fastest, shortest, or walking.

Viewing Your Planned Route

Route Visualization and Clearing

Viewing routes on maps, summaries, and removing planned routes.

Itinerary Planning

Itinerary Management

Modifying itinerary entries and saving/loading itineraries.

TomTom PLUS Services

Phone Connectivity

Pairing a mobile phone for enhanced TomTom PLUS features.

TomTom Traffic Functionality

TomTom Weather Information

Weather Data Details

Information provided by the TomTom Weather service.

Downloading Additional Content

Map and POI Downloads

Procedures for downloading new maps and Points of Interest.

Voice and Map Color Downloads

Acquiring new voices and changing map color schemes.

Software Updates and Account Management

Installing system updates and managing TomTom PLUS accounts.

Map Browser Overview

Navigating the Map

Cursor Functions and Map Interaction

Using the cursor to select locations, find nearby POIs, and add favorites.

Route Planning from Cursor Position

Creating routes from the current GPS position to a map cursor location.

Finding Locations on the Map

Using the 'Find' control to quickly locate addresses or POIs.

Map Display Options

Switching and Managing Maps

System Preferences

Day and Night Color Schemes

Switching between day and night visual modes for optimal viewing.

3D vs. Overhead Map Views

Changing between 3D perspective and 2D overhead map displays.

Schematic Map Display

Using a schematic view focused on upcoming driving instructions.

Managing Points of Interest Visibility

Controlling the display of POIs on navigation and map views.

Voice Instruction Control

Turning voice instructions on/off and adjusting volume levels.

Managing Favorite Locations

Deleting or renaming saved favorite locations.

Changing Home Location

Setting or modifying the designated home address for navigation.

Map and POI Management

Managing installed maps and custom Points of Interest categories.

POI Proximity Alerts

Setting up warnings for approaching specific Points of Interest.

Status Bar Customization

Configuring information displayed on the navigation status bar.

Screen Settings

Adjusting clock, screen rotation, and brightness.

Route Planning Preferences

Compass Display Options

Voice and Language Settings

Unit Measurement Settings

Left-Handed Operation

Keyboard and Name Preferences

Map Name Display Options

Controlling display of house numbers, E-roads, street names, and highways.

Bluetooth Connectivity Management

System Information and Preferences

Connecting to Your PC

Data Backup and Restoration

Backing up and restoring device settings, favorites, and home locations.

Extra Voice Prompts and Demos

Adding or removing optional voice prompts and trial features.

Phone Integration (Hands-Free)

Phone Menu and Connection

Accessing phone functions and establishing a connection.

Making Phone Calls

Text Messaging (SMS)

Receiving Incoming Calls

Handling incoming phone calls during navigation.

Other Phone Functions

Copying contacts and managing home numbers.

Troubleshooting and Support

Device Malfunction and Contact

Steps for suspected device defects and seeking support.

Product Registration and Accessories

Benefits of registration and list of available accessories.

Power Lead and Battery Care

Troubleshooting power issues and battery maintenance advice.

TomTom GO Model Specifications

TomTom GO 300 Specifications

Technical details for the TomTom GO 300 model.

Regulatory Compliance (FCC)

Radio and Television Interference

Manufacturer and Compliance Information