TomTom GO User Manual

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About My Routes
My Routes provides an easy way to save and retrieve routes and tracks.
You may want to use My Routes in one or more of the following situations:
 While working - Your job involves driving several routes with multiple stops on a daily basis. Your
routes can change and you need to be flexible and be able to change the order of your stops or
change the planned route.
 While on vacation - You are going on vacation and want to plan and save a route. Your route
includes scenic roads, stops at various hotels, and other places like tourist attractions.
 While touring - You want to follow a tour you have downloaded from the internet, or drive a route
another user has shared with you.
 While commuting to work - You want to add one or two regular stops between home and work.
Your route back home in the evening is the reverse of your route to work in the morning.
Routes can be created and saved on your GO or in MyDrive. You can also use a tool such as Tyre Pro
to create and edit routes and tracks.
About routes and tracks
The term "route" includes two types of route from one place to another:
 Routes have a starting point and a destination, and perhaps some stops. Your device calculates
your preferred type of route between all these points, for example, the fastest or most economical,
and uses Traffic. You can edit a route by, for example, adding stops or moving the starting point.
Routes can be imported but cannot be exported from your device.
 Tracks also have a starting point and a destination, but have no stops. Your route follows the
track as closely as possible, ignoring your preferred type of route and traffic conditions, and any
traffic on the route. You can only edit tracks using tools such as Tyre Pro. Tracks can be imported
and exported from your device.
Tip: Tracks have a dotted arrow!
Important: Routes and tracks cannot be stored on the same memory card as maps because different
memory card formatting is used.
About GPX and ITN files
GPX files (GPS exchange format)
GPX files contain a very detailed recording of where you have been on your track, including any
off-road locations. GPX files become tracks after import.
My Routes

TomTom GO Specifications

General

Auto	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Form factor	Handheld/Fixed
Product color	Black
Display diagonal	5 \
Display resolution	480 x 272 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Storage media type	Flash
Compatible memory cards	Not supported
Internal storage capacity	4 GB
Power source type	Battery, Cigar lighter
Battery life (max)	2 h
Battery technology	-
TomTom HD Traffic	Shorten your commute and steer clear of traffic with TomTom’s revolutionary, real-time traffic solution.\\r - More Accurate Reporting: Captures and reports more actual traffic jams to help you avoid delays.\\r - More Road Coverage: Recognizes traffic cond
Spoken street names	Keep your eyes on the road while your GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.
Map coverage	All Europe
Hands-free calling	Keep your hands on wheel with Bluetooth™ Hands-free calling. After pairing your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone to your TomTom GPS, you’ll be able to see incoming call information, make and answer calls, and talk hands-free through your device. You’ll e
Cables included	USB
Eco Routes	Driving with these more fuel-efficient routes saves you money as well as reducing your impact on the environment. Your device can show you the route which has a lower environmental impact, using the driving data of millions of TomTom users.
QuickGPSfix	QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you get on the road more quickly.
Speeding alert	Alerts you when you’re speeding, even if you're not in navigation mode.
Safety preferences	Recommends driving breaks; warns when approaching places of worship or schools; unpaved road warnings; reminds you not to leave device in car; hides map view above a selected speed; reminds you which side of road to drive when abroad.
Fast Route Planning	No more waiting around - your route is calculated in a matter of seconds, so you get on your way much faster than ever before.
IQ Routes technology	Despite posted speed limits, traffic traveling along a road at 8 a.m. moves at a different pace than it does at 2 p.m. Actual traffic speed is affected by rush hour, traffic light changes, pedestrian traffic, day of the week, and more. Only TomTom offers
Latest map guarantee	When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device. Latest Map Guarantee is available via TomTom HOME.
Frequent destinations	You can choose icons for your most frequent destinations and add your own text. This makes your navigation experience truly your own with even easier and quicker navigation to the places you go most often.
Advanced lane guidance	TomTom provides extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions by showing you which lane to take, so you won’t miss your turn or have to make dangerous lane crossings. Photorealistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use.\\
Help Me! emergency menu	Travel with peace of mind. Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals. The “Where Am I?” feature pinpoints your exact location so you can accurately communicate it to emergency resources.
Rich Points of Interest	Your pre-installed map has Points of Interest from gas stations to hotels, so you are sure to find what you want. You can now also download additional POIs from TomTom HOME.
Alternative route viewer	Get a bird’s eye view of alternative routes, so you’re always in control. Gives you the freedom to make an informed decision when traffic occurs and a faster route is available.\\r *If not already enabled, please update your navigation device on MyTomTom

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	19 mm
Width	143 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	266 g