TomTom GO User Guide

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13. Preferences 49
Hidden buttons and features 49
Use night colors / Use day
colors 49
Can my GO make this change
automatically? 49
Show POI on map 50
Safety preferences 50
What happens when I use the Turn
off map display option? 50
Voice preferences 51
Turn off sound / Turn on sound 51
Can I still use my GO to make
hands-free calls when the sound is
turned off? 51
Volume preferences 52
Can my GO change the volume
depending on how noisy it is in the
car? 52
Manage Favorites 52
Change Home location 52
Do I need to use my actual home
address for the Home
location? 52
Why should I set a Home
location? 52
Manage maps 52
Manage POIs 53
Change car symbol 53
Change 2D/3D display / Turn on 2D
display 54
Compass preferences 54
Change map colors 54
Brightness preferences 55
Status bar preferences 55
Automatic zooming 56
Quick menu preferences 56
Guided tours 57
Name preferences 57
Set units 57
Operate left-handed / Operate right-
handed 58
Keyboard preferences 58
Planning preferences 58
Toll road preferences 59
Set owner 59
Speaker preferences 60
Car preferences 60
Music preferences 61
Start-up preferences 61
Bluetooth preferences 62
Disable wireless data / Enable
wireless data 62
Send/Receive files 62
Edit TomTom PLUS account 62
Battery saving preferences 63
Change language 63
Set clock 63
Show all menu options/Show fewer
menu options 63
Hide tips / Show tips 64
Reset factory settings 64
14. TomTom PLUS 65
15. How Does Navigation Work? 67
Global Positioning System
(GPS) 67
Finding your position faster 67
Maps 67
16. Using TomTom HOME 68
Installing TomTom HOME 68
HOME Help Topics 68
MyTomTom Account 68

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