TomTom START Reference Guide

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About search
You use search to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the
following:
 A specific address, for example, 123 Oxford Street, London.
 A partial address, for example, Oxford st Lon.
 A type of place, for example, petrol station or restaurant.
 A place by name, for example, Starbucks.
 A postcode, for example, W1D 1LL for Oxford Street, London.
 A city to navigate to a city centre, for example, London.
 A POI (Point of Interest) near your current location, for example, restaurant near me.
 A mapcode, for example, WH6SL.TR10
 Latitude and longitude coordinates, for example,
N 51°30′31″ W 0°08′34″.
Tip: To search for a specific street in the United Kingdom or the Netherlands, type in a postcode,
then leave a space and then type in the house number. For example, "1017CT 35". For other
countries, postcodes are area-based and will give you a list of matching cities, towns and streets in
your search results.
Planning a route to a POI using search
Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always
plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route to a POI type or a specific POI using search, do the following:
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Search.
The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
Using Quick Search

TomTom START Specifications

General

Auto	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Form factor	Handheld/Fixed
Product color	Black
Display diagonal	3.5 \
Display resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Native aspect ratio	4:3
Power source type	Battery, Cigar lighter
Battery life (max)	2 h
Battery technology	-
Spoken street names	Keep your eyes on the road while your GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.
Storage media type	Flash
Compatible memory cards	Not supported
Internal storage capacity	2 GB
Cables included	USB
Map coverage	Western Europe
Plug & Go	Your device couldn't be simpler to use - just plug in and tap the touch screen. You will be on your way quickly with preloaded maps and our intuitive user interface.
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.
Integrated mounting	A convenient foldaway mount that’s integrated with your device, so it’s always there when you need it. It attaches easily to your windscreen. And using the optional mounting disk, you can turn it upside down and position it on your dashboard too, where th
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.\\
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.

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	20 mm
Width	94 mm
Height	81 mm
Weight	125 g