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• Human voices This type of voice is recorded by an actor. It gives you spoken instructions but cannot read anything else aloud. How do computer voices work? Your TomTom GO 910 makes use of text-to-speech technology to generate computer voices. A text-to-speech program converts written text, for example an instruction like "Turn right", into the sound of a human voice. The text-to-speech program looks at the whole sentence to make sure that the sound you hear is as close to the real thing as possible. The program is also able to recognize and quite accurately pronounce foreign place and street names. For example, the English voice can read French street names. • • 42

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What’s in the box	3
What’s in the box	3
<TABLE>	3
<TABLE>	3
<TABLE>	3
<TABLE BODY>	3
<TABLE ROW>	3
a Your TomTom GO	3
a Your TomTom GO	3
a Your TomTom GO	3
<GRAPHIC>	3
<GRAPHIC>	3
A Release button	3
A Release button	3
A Release button	3
B Microphone	3
C Charging light	3
D On/off button	3
E Light sensor	3
F Reset button	3
G Speaker	3
H Memory card slot*	3
<TABLE>	3
<TABLE BODY>	3
<TABLE ROW>	3
b Windshield dock	3
b Windshield dock	3
b Windshield dock	3
A Audio out connector	3
A Audio out connector	3
B External microphone connector	3
C External antenna connector	3
D Power connector	3
E TomTom connector	3
<GRAPHIC>	3
<TABLE BODY>	3
<TABLE ROW>	3
c Home Dock	3
c Home Dock	3
c Home Dock	3
<GRAPHIC>	3
A Home charger connector	3
A Home charger connector	3
B USB connector	3
d Remote control+	3
d Remote control	3
d Remote control	3
+	3
<GRAPHIC>	3
A Volume up/down	3
A Volume up/down	3
B OK button	3
C Arrow buttons	3
D Left and right buttons	3
E Keyboard button	3
<TABLE ROW>	3
e Car charger	3
e Car charger	3
e Car charger	3
<GRAPHIC>	3
f Carry case	3
f Carry case	3
<GRAPHIC>	4
g Home charger	4
g Home charger	4
g Home charger	4
<GRAPHIC>	4
h Documentation pack	4
h Documentation pack	4
<GRAPHIC>	4
i Product code card	4
i Product code card	4
i Product code card	4
<GRAPHIC>	4
j Audio cable+	4
j Audio cable+	4
<GRAPHIC>	4
k External microphone	4
k External microphone	4
k External microphone	4
<GRAPHIC>	4
l Memory card (SD card)*	4
l Memory card (SD card)*	4
<GRAPHIC>	4
* TomTom GO 510/710 only	4
* TomTom GO 510/710 only	4
*	4
+ TomTom GO 910 only	4
+ TomTom GO 910 only	4
+	4
Before You Start...	5
Before You Start...	5
Everyone Loves TomTom GO	5
Everyone Loves TomTom GO	5
Everyone Loves TomTom GO	5
Everyone Loves TomTom GO	5
So never leave your GO in your car when you’re not using it - it’s an easy target for thieves.	5
Always take your GO, the windshield mount, and the car charger with you; don’t leave any TomTom products on display.	5
Always store your GO in the carry case to protect the screen.	5
Back Up Your TomTom GO	5
Back Up Your TomTom GO	5
It’s always a good idea to make a backup of the contents of your TomTom GO. You can make a backup using TomTom HOME.	5
For more information about TomTom HOME, see	5
Using TomTom HOME on page 65	5
Look After Your TomTom GO	5
Look After Your TomTom GO	5
It is important to take care of your GO and to clean it correctly.	5
. Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your GO; do not use any liquid cleaners.	5
. Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your GO; do not use any liquid cleaners.	5
. If your GO gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth.	5
. Do not open the casing of your GO under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.	5
. Do not use the memory card (SD card) with any device other than a TomTom device. Other devices may damage the memory card.	5
. Do not expose your GO to high or low temperatures, which can cause permanent damage. For example, don’t leave it in the car on hot summer days or during cold winter nights.	5
Getting started	7
Getting started	7
Switching on	7
Switching on	7
Switching on	7
Switching on	7
Follow the instructions on the Installation Poster to dock your TomTom GO in your car.	7
<GRAPHIC>	7
<GRAPHIC>	7
Setting up	7
Setting up	7
You have to answer a few questions to set up your TomTom GO. Answer the questions by tapping the screen. You will use the touchscreen for everything you do with your GO.	7
You can change these settings at any time using the the Preferences menu. For information about the Preferences menu, see	7
Preferences on page 51	7
Once you have answered the questions, your GO will display the Driving View. The Driving View is shown in black and white until your GO locates your current position.	7
For more information about the Driving View, see	7
Driving View on page 17	7
Locating your current position	7
Locating your current position	7
Your TomTom GO must be outside to locate your current position. The first time you start your GO, it can take up to 5 minutes to...	7
In the future, your position will be found much faster, normally within a few seconds.	7
Once your GO has located your current position, the Driving View is shown in full color and shows your position on the map.	7
Finding your position faster	8
Finding your position faster	8
To find your position faster, use the home dock in combination with TomTom HOME on your computer. When connected to the Internet, TomTom HOME automatically downloads information which helps your GO locate your position faster.	8
For more information about GPS, see	8
How Does Navigation Work? on page 67	8
<TABLE>	8
<TABLE BODY>	8
<TABLE ROW>	8
Note: Your TomTom GO does not transmit your position. You can, however, send your position to TomTom Buddies. For more information, visit www.tomtom.com/plus	8
Note: Some vehicles have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windshield that may prevent TomTom GO from locating your current position. If this is a problem in your vehicle, use the TomTom External Antenna Kit (available as an accessory).	8
Note	8
www.tomtom.com/plus	8
Note: Some vehicles have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windshield that may prevent TomTom GO from locating your current position. If this is a problem in your vehicle, use the TomTom External Antenna Kit (available as an accessory).	8
Note	8
Docking your TomTom GO	9
Docking your TomTom GO	9
Windshield Dock	9
Windshield Dock	9
Windshield Dock	9
Windshield Dock	9
Use the windshield dock to position your TomTom GO in your car. The installation poster shows how to attach the dock to your windshield.	9
<TABLE>	9
<TABLE BODY>	9
<TABLE ROW>	9
Tips	9
Tips	9
. Make sure your windshield is clean and dry before trying to attach the dock.	9
. Make sure your windshield is clean and dry before trying to attach the dock.	9
. Place the dock so it does not block your view of the road.	9
. Attach the dock to an area of the windshield where the glass is flat, not curved.	9
Using the Remote Control	9
Using the Remote Control	9
The remote control is included with the GO 910 and can be bought as an accessory for the GO 710/510. There are 5 sets of buttons on the remote control:	9
. Volume up and down	9
. Volume up and down	9
. OK button - to open the Main Menu or press a button on the screen.	9
. Arrow buttons - to move around the screen.	9
. Left and right buttons - to press	9
Done	9
Cancel	9
. Keyboard button - to open the keyboard.	9
Home Dock	9
Home Dock	9
With the home dock you can charge your TomTom GO when it is not in the car and also connect your GO to your computer. Connect the home dock to the home charger and your computer as shown below.	9
<GRAPHIC>	9
<GRAPHIC>	9
When connected to your computer, you can use TomTom HOME with your GO. For information about TomTom HOME, see	9
Using TomTom HOME on page 65	9
Making Your First Trip	11
Making Your First Trip	11
Planning a route with your TomTom GO is very simple. To plan your first route, follow the steps below.	11
Planning a route with your TomTom GO is very simple. To plan your first route, follow the steps below.	11
Planning a route with your TomTom GO is very simple. To plan your first route, follow the steps below.	11
Planning a route with your TomTom GO is very simple. To plan your first route, follow the steps below.	11
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	11
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	11
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	11
2. Tap	11
2. Tap	11
Navigate to...	11
<GRAPHIC>	11
<GRAPHIC>	11
3. Tap	11
Address	11
<GRAPHIC>	11
<GRAPHIC>	11
. City center - tap this button to set your destination as the center of a city or town.	11
. City center - tap this button to set your destination as the center of a city or town.	11
. City center	11
. Street and house number - tap this button to set an exact address as your destination.	11
. Street and house number	11
. Zip code - tap this button to enter a zip code as your destination (UK and the Netherlands only).	11
. Zip code	11
. Crossing or intersection - tap this button to set your destination as the point where two streets meet.	11
. Crossing or intersection	11
<GRAPHIC>	11
<GRAPHIC>	11
4. Tap	12
4. Tap	12
Street and house number	12
5. Start by typing the name of the town where you want to go.	12
5. Start by typing the name of the town where you want to go.	12
<GRAPHIC>	12
<GRAPHIC>	12
6. Start to type the name of the street.	12
6. Start to type the name of the street.	12
As with the name of the town, the names of the streets that match what you have typed are shown. When your destination is shown in the list, tap the name of the street to set the destination.	12
7. Now enter the house number of your destination and then tap	12
7. Now enter the house number of your destination and then tap	12
Done	12
<GRAPHIC>	12
<GRAPHIC>	12
8. When the route has been calculated, tap	12
8. When the route has been calculated, tap	12
Done	12
<GRAPHIC>	12
<GRAPHIC>	12
Your TomTom GO will immediately start guiding you to your destination with spoken instructions and visual instructions on the screen.	12
<TABLE>	12
<TABLE BODY>	12
<TABLE ROW>	12
Note: Before you can plan a route in this way, your TomTom GO must first locate your current position.	12
Note: Before you can plan a route in this way, your TomTom GO must first locate your current position.	12
Note	12
What are the other navigation options?	13
What are the other navigation options?	13
When you tap	13
When you tap	13
When you tap	13
Navigate to...	13
<TABLE>	13
<TABLE BODY>	13
<TABLE ROW>	13
Home	13
<GRAPHIC>	13
Tap this button to navigate to your Home location.	13
Tap this button to navigate to your Home location.	13
You will probably use this button more than any other.	13
For information about setting your Home location, see	13
Change Home location on page 54	13
<TABLE ROW>	13
Favorite	13
<GRAPHIC>	13
Tap this button to select a Favorite as your destination.	13
Tap this button to select a Favorite as your destination.	13
For more information about Favorites, see	13
Favorites on page 29	13
<TABLE ROW>	13
Recent destination	13
<GRAPHIC>	13
Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have recently used as destinations.	13
<TABLE ROW>	13
Point of Interest	13
<GRAPHIC>	13
Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI).	13
Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI).	13
For more information about POIs and navigating to a POI, see	13
Points of Interest on page 33	13
<TABLE ROW>	13
Point on map	13
<GRAPHIC>	13
Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the map browser.	13
Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the map browser.	13
For more information about the map browser, see	13
Using the Map on page 27	13
<TABLE ROW>	13
Latitude Longitude	13
<GRAPHIC>	13
Tap this button to enter a destination with latitude and longitude values.	13
<TABLE ROW>	13
TomTom Buddy	13
<GRAPHIC>	13
Tap this button to navigate to the current position of a TomTom Buddy. Don’t forget that the Buddy may move before you reach him.	13
Tap this button to navigate to the current position of a TomTom Buddy. Don’t forget that the Buddy may move before you reach him.	13
For more information about TomTom Buddies, see	13
TomTom PLUS on page 63	13
<TABLE ROW>	13
Last docked	13
<GRAPHIC>	13
Tap this button to navigate to the location where your TomTom GO was last docked in the windshield dock in your car.	13
Tap this button to navigate to the location where your TomTom GO was last docked in the windshield dock in your car.	13
This option helps you to find your car if you have problems remembering where you parked it.	13
To get back to your car, use your GO while you are walking. Tap	13
Navigate to...	13
Last docked	13
What happens if I parked in underground parking?	13
What happens if I parked in underground parking?	13
If your GO loses GPS reception for the last part of the trip, for example, if you park in underground parking, the last-known position will be used. In this case, it would probably be the entrance to the parking lot.	13
Planning in advance	14
Planning in advance	14
You can also use your GO to plan trips in advance by selecting both your starting point and your destination. You could, for example, do the following:	14
You can also use your GO to plan trips in advance by selecting both your starting point and your destination. You could, for example, do the following:	14
You can also use your GO to plan trips in advance by selecting both your starting point and your destination. You could, for example, do the following:	14
. Find out how long a trip is going to take before you start.	14
. Find out how long a trip is going to take before you start.	14
. Check the route of a trip you are planning.	14
. Check a route for someone who is coming to you and explain the route to them.	14
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps:	14
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps:	14
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps:	14
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps:	14
<TABLE>	14
<TABLE>	14
<TABLE BODY>	14
<TABLE ROW>	14
Advanced planning	14
<GRAPHIC>	14
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	14
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	14
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	14
2. Tap	14
2. Tap	14
Advanced planning	14
3. Select the starting point for your trip in the same way as you would normally select your destination.	14
3. Select the starting point for your trip in the same way as you would normally select your destination.	14
4. Set the destination for your trip.	14
4. Set the destination for your trip.	14
5. Choose the type of route that should be planned.	14
5. Choose the type of route that should be planned.	14
<GRAPHIC>	14
<GRAPHIC>	14
. Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.	14
. Fastest route	14
. Shortest route - the shorest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city.	14
. Shortest route	14
. Avoid motorways - a route which avoids motorways.	14
. Avoid motorways	14
. Walking route - a route designed for making the trip on foot.	14
. Walking route	14
. Bicycle route - a route designed for making the trip on a bicycle.	14
. Bicycle route	14
. Limited speed - a route for a vehicle which can only drive at a limited speed. You have to specify the maximum speed.	14
. Limited speed	14
6. Your TomTom GO plans the route between the two locations you selected.	14
6. Your TomTom GO plans the route between the two locations you selected.	14
More information about a route	14
More information about a route	14
To find out about your route in detail, tap the	14
To find out about your route in detail, tap the	14
To find out about your route in detail, tap the	14
Details	14
<GRAPHIC>	14
<GRAPHIC>	15
<TABLE>	15
<TABLE BODY>	15
<TABLE ROW>	15
Browse as text	15
<GRAPHIC>	15
Tap this button for a list of all the turn instructions on the route.	15
Tap this button for a list of all the turn instructions on the route.	15
<TABLE ROW>	15
Browse as images	15
<GRAPHIC>	15
Tap this button to see each turn in the trip. Tap the right and left arrows to move forwards and backwards through the trip.	15
Tap this button to see each turn in the trip. Tap the right and left arrows to move forwards and backwards through the trip.	15
<TABLE ROW>	15
Browse map of route	15
<GRAPHIC>	15
Tap this button to see the route using the map browser.	15
Tap this button to see the route using the map browser.	15
For more information about the map browser, see	15
Using the Map on page 27	15
<TABLE ROW>	15
Show route demo	15
<GRAPHIC>	15
Tap this button to watch a demo of the trip. You can interrupt the demo at any time by tapping the screen.	15
Tap this button to watch a demo of the trip. You can interrupt the demo at any time by tapping the screen.	15
<TABLE ROW>	15
Show route summary	15
<GRAPHIC>	15
Tap this button to open the route summary screen.	15
You can access these options for the route you last planned by tapping	15
View route	15
Driving View	17
Driving View	17
<GRAPHIC>	17
<GRAPHIC>	17
<GRAPHIC>	17
<GRAPHIC>	17
<GRAPHIC>	17
A Buttons to zoom in and zoom out on your position.	17
B Your current position.	17
C The name of the next major road, if applicable.	17
D The next instruction.	17
This area shows you what to do and when you will have to do it.	17
Tap this area to repeat the last spoken instruction and to change the volume.	17
E The name of the next street to turn onto.	17
F Information about your trip.	17
Normally this area shows the remaining trip time, remaining distance, and arrival time. To set which information is displayed, tap	17
Status bar preferences	17
Preferences	17
G Indicator of the strength of the GPS signal.	17
For more information about GPS, see	17
How Does Navigation Work? on page 67	17
Menus	19
Menus	19
Main Menu	19
Main Menu	19
Tap the screen at any time when your TomTom GO displays the Driving View to open the Main Menu.	19
Tap the screen at any time when your TomTom GO displays the Driving View to open the Main Menu.	19
Tap the screen at any time when your TomTom GO displays the Driving View to open the Main Menu.	19
<GRAPHIC>	19
<GRAPHIC>	19
. Navigate to...	19
. Navigate to...	19
Tap this button to start planning a route.	19
. Find alternative...	19
. Find alternative...	19
Tap this button if you want to avoid part of your route, travel via a specific location or calculate an alternative route.	19
. TomTom Traffic	19
. TomTom Traffic	19
Tap this button to enable or disable traffic information. For more information, see	19
TomTom Traffic on page 59	19
. Mobile phone	19
. Mobile phone	19
This button opens the mobile phone menu. You can, for example, make calls, and write or read messages. For more information, see	19
Hands-Free Calling on page 43	19
. Change preferences	19
. Change preferences	19
This button opens the Preferences menu. You can change many things about the way your TomTom GO looks and behaves. For more information, see	19
Preferences on page 51	19
<TABLE>	19
<TABLE BODY>	19
<TABLE ROW>	19
Hidden buttons and features	19
Hidden buttons and features	19
When you first start using your TomTom GO, not all of the buttons will be displayed in the menu.	19
Many buttons and some more advanced features are hidden because you will not need these features very often.	19
To show all buttons and features, tap	19
Show ALL menu options	19
To hide these buttons again, tap	19
Show fewer menu options	19
Itinerary planning	23
Itinerary planning	23
What is an Itinerary?	23
What is an Itinerary?	23
An Itinerary is a plan for a trip with more stops than just your final destination.	23
An Itinerary is a plan for a trip with more stops than just your final destination.	23
You create an Itinerary made up of the following items:	23
. Places you want to stop - destinations	23
. Places you want to stop - destinations	23
. Places you want to pass - waypoints	23
Here’s an example of an Itinerary:	23
<GRAPHIC>	23
<GRAPHIC>	23
<TABLE BODY>	23
<TABLE ROW>	23
<GRAPHIC>	23
<TABLE ROW>	23
<GRAPHIC>	23
When would I use an Itinerary?	23
When would I use an Itinerary?	23
You could use an Itinerary for these kinds of trips:	23
You could use an Itinerary for these kinds of trips:	23
. A driving holiday through a country with lots of stops.	23
. A driving holiday through a country with lots of stops.	23
. A two day car journey with an overnight stop.	23
. A short drive which passes particular Points of Interest.	23
Creating an Itinerary	23
Creating an Itinerary	23
<TABLE>	23
<TABLE>	23
<TABLE>	23
<TABLE>	23
<TABLE BODY>	23
<TABLE ROW>	23
Itinerary planning	23
<GRAPHIC>	23
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	23
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	23
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.	23
2. Tap	23
2. Tap	23
Itineray planning	23
<TABLE>	23
<TABLE BODY>	23
<TABLE ROW>	23
Note: The Itinerary planning button is only available when all menu buttons are shown. To show all menu buttons, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.	23
Note: The	23
Note	23
Itinerary planning	23
Show ALL menu options	23
The Itinerary planning screen opens. At first, there are no items on the Itinerary.	23
3. Tap	24
3. Tap	24