TomTom Eclipse 2 Manual

							TomTom Eclipse 
						

							What’s in the box1.
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What’s in the boxaYour TomTom
ACharging light
B On/Off button
C Touchscreen
D Connector
E Speaker
F USB connector
G Reset button
H Memory card slot
b Memory card (SD 
card) c
USB cable
d Connector cover eSleeve
f Documentation pack
AB C
DE
FGH 
						

							Before you start2.
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Before you start
Switching on
Follow the instructions at the start of this manual to dock your TomTom in 
your car stereo. Your TomTom can also be used without docking it in your car 
stereo. A mount is available as an accessory so that you can use your 
TomTom in other cars.
The first time you switch on your TomTom, it may take up to 20 seconds to 
start. To switch off your TomTom, press and hold the On/Off button for 2 
seconds.
Setting up
To set up your navigation device, yo u need to answer a few questions by 
tapping the screen.
Important: Take care to select the correct language, since the language you 
choose will be used for all menus and written instructions.
Troubleshooting
Always make sure that you are using the latest version of the TomTom 
application on your TomTom. You can update the application using TomTom 
HOME.
If you have problems turning on your  TomTom, try resetting your TomTom.
To reset your TomTom, use a straightened  paper clip, or something similar, to 
push the reset button. The reset button is next to the memory card slot, on the 
bottom of your TomTom. Then turn on your TomTom.
Improving reception
If your TomTom takes longer than 5 minutes to find your current position, 
make sure that the device is in an open  space away from tall objects such as 
buildings or trees. 
						

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When you connect your TomTom to your computer, you can use TomTom 
HOME to download information about GPS satellite positions during the next 
7 days. This helps your TomTom to find your position faster.
Take care of your TomTom
Never leave your TomTom or accessories in view when you leave the car or 
they may become an easy target for thieves.
You can set a password for your TomTom which must be entered every time 
you start your TomTom.
It is important to take care of your TomTom.
• Your TomTom is not designed for use in extreme temperatures and any such exposure may cause permanent damage.
• Do not open the casing of your TomTom under any circumstances. Doing  so may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
• Wipe or dry the screen of your TomTom using a soft cloth. Do not use any  liquid cleaners.
Night view
When you switch on the headlights in your car, your TomTom will switch to 
night view. In night view, the brightness of the screen on your TomTom is 
dimmed so it’s easier to see when it’s dark outside.
Night view on your TomTom is linked to the dimmer setting on your car 
stereo. See the manual for your car st ereo for information about the dimmer 
setting.
To manually control the brightness of the screen, select not to link the night 
view to the dimmer setting in the  Docking preferences in the Preferences 
menu. To switch to night view manually, tap  Use night colors in the 
Preferences menu. 
						

							Driving View3.
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Driving ViewWhen your TomTom starts, you are shown the Driving View along with 
detailed information about your current location.
Tap the center of the screen at any time to open the Main Menu.
Note: The Driving View is shown in black and white until your TomTom 
locates your current position.
ATap + and - to zoom in and out.
B Your current position.
C The name of the next major road or ro ad sign information, if applicable.
D Navigation instruction for the road ahead.
Tap this area to repeat the last spoken instruction and to change the 
volume.
E The name of the street you are on.
F Information about your trip such as tr ip time, remaining distance and arrival 
time.
To change the information shown, tap  Status bar preferences in the 
Preferences  menu.
G GPS signal strength. 
						

							Making your first trip4.
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Making your first tripPlanning a route with your TomTom is easy. To plan your first route, follow the 
steps below.
Important: You should always plan your journe y before you start driving. It is 
dangerous to plan a route while driving.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
Note: The buttons on your TomTom are sh own in full color unless a button is 
currently unavailable. For  example, the button named  Find alternative... in 
the Main Menu is not available until you have planned a route.
2. Tap Navigate to...
3. Tap  Address .
When you enter an address, you can choose from the following options:
• City center  - tap this button to set your destination as the center of a city 
or town.
• Street and house number  - tap this button to set an exact address as your 
destination.
• ZIP code  - tap this button to enter a ZIP code as your destination.
• Cross street or intersection  - tap this button to set your destination as the 
point where two streets meet. 
						

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In this example, we will enter an exact address.
4. Tap  Street and house number.
Note: When planning a trip for the first time your TomTom asks you to choose 
a state or country. Your choice is saved and used for all routes you plan.
You can change this setting at any time  by tapping the state symbol or country 
flag.
5. Start to type the name of the town where you want to go.
As you type, the names of the towns  that match what you have typed are 
shown. When your destinat ion appears in the list, tap the name of the town 
to set the destination.
6. Start to type the name of the street and select it when it is shown.
As with the name of the town, the names of the streets that match what you 
have typed are shown. When your destination appears in the list, tap the 
name of the street to set the destination.
7. Now enter the house number of your destination and then tap  Done.
8. Your TomTom asks if you need to arrive at a particular time. For this  exercise, tap NO .
The route is calculated by your TomTom. 
9. When the route has been calculated, tap  Done. 
						

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Your TomTom will immediately begin to guide you to your destination, using 
both spoken instructions and on-screen directions.
Arrival times
When you plan a route, your TomTom as ks you if you need to arrive at a 
particular time.
Tap  YES to enter a preferred arrival time.
Your TomTom calculates your arrival time and shows you whether you will 
arrive on time.
You can also use this information to work out when you need to leave. If your 
TomTom shows that you will arrive 30 minutes early, you can wait and leave 
in 30 minutes time, rather than arrive early.
Your arrival time is constantly recalculated during your trip. The status bar 
shows whether you will arrive on time or if you are going to be late, as shown 
below:
You will arrive 55 minutes before the arrival time you entered.
If the estimated arrival time is more than five minutes before 
the time you entered, it is shown in green.
You will arrive 3 minutes before the arrival time you entered. 
If the estimated arrival time is less than 5 minutes before the 
time you entered, it is shown in yellow.
You will arrive 19 minutes late.
If the estimated arrival time is later than the time you entered, 
it is shown in red.
Status bar 
preferences
Ta p   Status bar preferences  in the Preferences menu, to enable or disable 
arrival time notifications.
Select the required options on the first menu screen and then tap  Done.
To enable arrival time notifications, select  Show leeway to arrival time. 
						

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What are the other navigation options?
When you tap Navigate to..., you can set your destination in many ways, not 
just by entering the address. The other options are listed below:
Home
Tap this button to navigate to your Home location.
You will probably use this  button more than any other.
Favorite
Tap this button to select a Favorite as your destination.
Address
Tap this button to enter an address as your destination.
Recent 
destination
Tap this button to select your destination from a list of places you have 
recently used as destinations.
Point of  Interest
Tap this button to navigate to a Point of Interest (POI). 
Point on map
Tap this button to select a point on the map as your destination using the 
map browser.
Latitude 
Longitude
Tap this button to enter a destination using latitude and longitude values.
TomTom  Buddy
Tap this button to navigate to the last known position of a TomTom Buddy. 
Don’t forget that the Buddy may move before you reach him.
Position of last stop
Tap this button to select your last recorded position, as your destination.
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Planning a route in advance
You can also use your TomTom to plan trips in advance by selecting both your 
starting point and your destination. You could, for example, do the following:
• Find out how long a trip is going to take before you start.
• Check the route of a trip you are planning.
• Check a route for someone who is coming to visit you so you can explain  the route to them.
To plan a route in advance, follow these steps:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
2. Tap the arrow button to move to the next menu screen and tap  Prepare 
route .
3. Select the starting point for your trip in the same way that you would select  your destination.
4. Set the destination for your trip.
5. Choose the type of route that should be planned.  •Fastest route  - the route which takes the least time.
• Shortest route  - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This 
may not be the quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through 
a town or city.
• Avoid f reeways - a route which avoids freeways.
• Walking route  - a route designed for making the trip on foot.
• Bicycle route  - a route designed for making the trip on a bicycle.
• Limited speed  - a route for a vehicle which can only be driven at a limited 
speed. You have to specify the maximum speed.
6. Your TomTom plans the route between the two locations you selected.
More informatio n about a route
You can access these options for the  route you last planned by tapping View 
route  in the Main Menu or the  Details button on the route summary screen.
You can then select from the following options:
Prepare route
Browse as  text
Tap this button for a list of all the turn instructions on the route.
This is very useful if you need to explain a route to someone else.
Browse as images
Tap this button to see each turn in the trip. Tap the right and left arrows to 
move forwards and backwards through the trip.
Tap the screen to turn off the 3D di splay and view the map from above.