TomTom START User Manual

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Appearance
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
On this screen, you can change these settings:
 Display
Select Display to change the appearance of the display.
 Route bar
Select Route bar to change the information you see in the route bar.
 Guidance view
Select Guidance view to change the information you see in the guidance view.
 Automatic zoom
Select Automatic Zoom to change how you view a junction as you drive.
 Automatic map view switching
By default, automatic changing of views is on. This means, for example, that your START shows
the map view when an alternative route is being suggested, along with several other sets of
circumstances. Also, for example, that your START shows the guidance view when you start
driving and you start to accelerate. Select this setting if you want to turn off automatic chang-
ing between guidance view and map view.
 Show previews of motorway exits
Select this setting to control the full screen preview when you approach motorway exits.
Display
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
Theme colour
Select Theme colour to change the colour used in the menus, buttons and icons, and on the map.
Tip: The current location symbol and route also change to the selected colour. You can always
change back to the original colour.
Brightness
Select Brightness to change the following settings:
 Day brightness
Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the day.
Settings

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