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20. Introducing TomTom HOME Introducing TomTom HOME TomTom HOME is a free application for your computer that helps you manage the contents of your TomTom ONE/XL/XXL navigation device. It is a good idea to frequently connect to HOME to ensure you always have the latest updates on your device. You can, for example, do the following: • Manage maps, voices, POIs and more. • Buy TomTom services and manage your subscriptions. • Update your device automatically with the latest software and services. • Make and restore backups. • Read the full version of the user manual. Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect to HOME. It is a good idea to make regular backups of your navigation device using HOME. Installing TomTom HOME To install TomTom HOME on your computer, do the following: 1. Connect your computer to the internet. 2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable, then switch your device on. HOME starts to install. Note: If HOME does not install automatically, you can also download it from tomtom.com/home TomTom HOME starts automatically when the navigation device is switched on while the device is connected to your computer. MyTomTom Account To download content and services using TomTom HOME, you need a MyTomTom account. You can create an account when you start using TomTom HOME. 59

Section	Page
Installation	2
What’s in the box	5
Before you start	6
Switching on and off	6
Device not starting	6
Charging your TomTom ONE/XL/XXL	6
Battery notes	7
GPS reception	7
Take care of your device	7
Safety	8
Positioning the Active Dock	8
Installing the dock	8
Safety preferences	8
Making your first journey	9
Arrival times	11
Other navigation options	12
Planning a route in advance	13
More information about a route	14
Driving View	15
Advanced Lane Guidance	16
Advanced Lane Guidance	16
Finding alternative routes	17
Why change the route?	17
Browse Map	19
Options	20
TomTom Map Share™	21
Map corrections	21
Making a map correction	21
Receiving the latest map updates	22
Marking a map error while on the move	22
TomTom Map Share community	22
Correction preferences	22
Accepting map corrections	23
Types of map correction	23
Sounds and voices	27
Changing the volume level	27
Selecting a voice	27
Preferences	28
Hidden buttons and features	28
Use night colours / Use day colours	28
Show POI on map	29
Safety preferences	29
What happens when I use the Turn off map display option?	29
Guided tours	29
Turn off sound / Turn on sound	30
Volume preferences	30
Manage Favourites	30
Change Home location	30
Do I need to use my actual home address for the Home location?	30
Why should I set a Home location?	30
Change voice	31
Manage POIs	31
Change car symbol	31
Change 2D/3D display / Turn on 2D display	31
Show/Hide lane images	32
Manage maps	32
Change map colours	32
Change language	32
Status bar preferences	33
Quick menu preferences	33
Street name preferences	34
Planning preferences	34
Replanning preferences	34
Brightness preferences	35
Set owner	35
Set units	35
Operate left-handed / Operate right handed	35
Keyboard preferences	36
Set clock	36
Battery saving preferences	36
Reset factory settings	36
Points of Interest	37
Creating POIs	37
Navigating to a POI	39
Showing POIs on the map	40
How can I set warnings for POIs?	40
Managing POIs	40
Why would I want to create my own POIs?	41
Itinerary Planning	42
What is an Itinerary?	42
When would I use an Itinerary?	42
Creating an Itinerary	42
Following an Itinerary	43
Organising an Itinerary	43
Start using an Itinerary	44
Help me	45
Options	45
Favourites	46
What are Favourites?	46
How can I create a Favourite?	46
How can I use a Favourite?	47
How can I change the name of a Favourite?	48
How can I delete a Favourite?	48
Traffic information using RDS-TMC	49
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC)	49
Using traffic information	49
Changing traffic preferences	50
Traffic incidents	50
Setting the radio frequency for RDS-TMC information	51
Making commuting to work easier	52
Checking traffic incidents in your area	52
Traffic menu	53
TomTom Safety Alerts	54
Safety camera warnings	54
Changing the way you are warned	55
Report button	55
Reporting a new safety camera while on the move	55
Reporting a new safety camera while at home	56
Reporting incorrect camera alerts	56
Types of fixed safety camera you can report	56
TomTom Safety Camera menu	57
Fuel Prices	58
Search for the best fuel prices	58
Introducing TomTom HOME	59
Installing TomTom HOME	59
MyTomTom Account	59
Addendum	60
Important Safety Notices and Warnings	60
Global Positioning System	60
Use with Care	60
Aircraft and Hospitals	60
Taking care of your TomTom device	60
Battery	61
CE Marking	62
R&TTE directive	62
WEEE directive	62
This Document	62