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TomTom GO User Guide

TomTom GO
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1. What’s in the box 5
2. Before You Start... 6
Battery notes 6
Switching on and off 6
Setting up 6
Windshield Holder 7
Home Dock 7
Back Up Your TomTom GO 7
Everyone Loves TomTom GO 7
Secure your TomTom GO 7
Take care of your TomTom GO 7
Improving reception 7
Driving View 8
Browse map 8
3. Making your first trip 11
Arrival times 13
What are the other navigation
options? 14
Speech recognition 15
Planning a route in advance 15
More information about a
route 16
4. Finding alternative routes 17
Why change the route? 17
5. Sounds and voices 19
Sounds 19
How do I change the volume
level? 19
Changing the volume
automatically 19
Selecting a voice 20
How do computer voices
work? 20
Internal and external speakers 20
Using more than one speaker 20
Is it difficult to hear spoken in-
structions when music is
playing? 21
Using the audio cable 21
Using Bluetooth® Hi-Fi
speakers 22
6. Music and Media 24
Putting Music and Photos on Your
GO 24
Playing Music and Audiobooks 24
Now Playing 24
FM transmitter 25
Getting started 25
Using your iPod® with your
TomTom GO 26
Looking at Photos 26

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TomTom GO Specifications

General IconGeneral
AutoYes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)No
Form factorHandheld/Fixed
Product colorBlack
Display diagonal5 \
Display resolution480 x 272 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:9
Storage media typeFlash
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Internal storage capacity4 GB
Power source typeBattery, Cigar lighter
Battery life (max)2 h
Battery technology-
TomTom HD TrafficShorten 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 namesKeep your eyes on the road while your GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.
Map coverageAll Europe
Hands-free callingKeep 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 includedUSB
Eco RoutesDriving 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.
QuickGPSfixQuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you get on the road more quickly.
Speeding alertAlerts you when you’re speeding, even if you're not in navigation mode.
Safety preferencesRecommends 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 PlanningNo 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 technologyDespite 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 guaranteeWhen 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 destinationsYou 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 guidanceTomTom 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 menuTravel 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 InterestYour 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 viewerGet 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 IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth19 mm
Width143 mm
Height88 mm
Weight266 g

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