TomTom Eclipse 2 Manual

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Traffic information using RDS-TMC
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
You can receive traffic information on your TomTom using the TomTom RDS-
TMC Traffic Receiver. The TMC transmits  traffic information as a radio signal.
Tip: The TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver  is included with some products 
and available as an accessory for others. Visit  tomtom.com for more 
information.
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is  not a TomTom Service. FM radio 
stations in several...

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Changing traffic preferences
Use the Change Traffic preferences  button to choose how traffic information 
works on your device.
Making commuting to work easier
The  Home to work or  Work to home buttons in the Traffic menu lets you 
check your route to and from work with one tap of a button. When you use 
either of these buttons, your device checks the route for possible delays, and 
if it finds any, provides you with the possibility to avoid them.
The first time you use  Home to work, you must set...

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For example, to check for delays on your route home, do the following:
1. Tap the TomTomTraffic button in the Main Menu on your device.
2. Tap  Show home-work traffic .
3. Tap  Work to home .
The route summary screen is shown, with the expected delay shown after the 
trip time.
To see if there is a quicker way home, tap  Find alternative then tap Minimize 
traffic delays .
Tip: You can let your device automatically look for alternative routes by 
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Checking traffic incidents in your area
Get an overview of the traffic situation in your area, using the map. To find 
local incidents and their details, do the following:
The Traffic sidebar
The Traffic sidebar is shown on the right side of the Driving View when 
TomTom  Traffic is switched on. The Traffic sidebar shows you the traffic 
incidents on your route. It shows the following information:
• A symbol for each traffic incident in the order they occur along your  planned route.
• The estimated...

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Traffic incidents
Traffic incidents are displayed both on the Driving View and also on the Traffic 
sidebar as small symbols. There are two type of symbols:
• Symbols shown in a red square are incidents that Traffic can help you avoid.
• Symbols shown in a red rectangle are weather related, because of their 
nature, you cannot use Traffic to avoid them.
 Traffic incident symbols and  their meaning are shown below:
Weather related symbols and th eir meaning are shown below:
Traffic menu
Tap the Traffic...

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Show traffic on 
route
Tap this button to show areas of tr affic congestion along your current 
route.
Browse map
Shows an overview of traffic incidents on the map.
Change Traffic  preferences
Changes the settings for Traffic services. 

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Introducing TomTom HOMETomTom HOME is a free application for your computer that helps you manage 
the contents of your TomTom device. Co nnect to HOME frequently to get the 
latest updates for your device.
You can, for example, do the following:
• Manage maps, voices, POIs and more.
• Buy TomTom services and manage your subscriptions.
• Update your TomTom with the latest  software and services automatically.
• Read the full version of the user manual.
Tip : To get the most...

Addendum20.
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Addendum
Important Safety Notices and Warnings
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides 
location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and 
controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United 
States of America, which is responsibl e for its availability and accuracy. Any 
changes in GPS availability and accuracy , or in environmental conditions, may 
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA
California Vehicle Code Section 26708 (a)  (1) provides that “No persons shall 
drive any motor vehicle with an object or  material placed, displayed, installed, 
affixed or applied upon the windshield or  side or rear windows.”  Drivers in 
California should not use a suction mount on their windshield, side or rear 
windows.
Note: this section of the California Vehicle Code applies to anyone driving in 
California, not just California...

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Important
This equipment was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included 
the use of shielded cables and connectors between it and the peripherals. It is 
important that you use shielded cables and connectors to reduce the 
possibility of causing radio and television interference. Shielded cables 
suitable for the product range can be obtained from an authorised dealer. If 
the user modifies the equipment or its peripherals in any way, and these 
modifications are not approved by TomT om,...