TomTom Navigation App For Iphone Reference Guide

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Photo  
 
Photo   
 
Tap this button to select a photo from your iOS device gallery and use it to 
share a location.
 
Note: Only photos that contain location data can be used. This feature 
can be enabled in the iOS device Camera application.  
 
Postcode 
 
Postcode   
 
Tap this button to enter a postcode so 
that you can share an address. 
When you have entered the postcode the related address is found and you 
can enter the optional house number. 
 
Point on Map 
 
Point on Map   
 
Tap this button to select a point on the map to share using the map 
browser.
 
 
Coordinates  
 
Coordinates   
 
Tap this button to enter the map coordinates of a location on the map to 
share.
 
 
How you can share a location or place  
1.  Tap the screen to show the Main menu.  
2.   Tap  Share  then  Share Location . 
3.   Select the location or thing you want to share.  
4.   When you have selected your location or thing to share you see the following screen:   
						

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Note : The items you see in the list depend on the apps you have set up on your iOS device.  
 
5.  Tap the button of the app  you want to use to share your information. The app screen appears 
showing a standard message.  
6.   If you want you can edit the apps standard message.  
7.   Tap  Send  or  Post  to share your information.  
 
How you can share your route  
Note: You must have a route planned  before you can share your route.  
1.  Tap the screen to show the Main menu.  
2.   Tap  Share  then  Share Route , or tap Route Options  then  Share Route . 
The following screen appears:   
						

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Note : The items you see in the list depend on the apps you have set up on your iOS device.  
 
3.  Tap the button of the app you want to use to share your route. The app screen appears showing 
a standard message.  
4.   If you want you can edit the apps standard message.  
5.   Tap  Send  or  Post  to share your information.  
 
Check in using Facebook 
The Check in using Facebook feature allows you to post your current location or a location nearby 
on your Facebook page. You can also tag your checked -in Facebook friends so that they appear with 
you on your Facebook post. Your friends are informed about your post.  
1.   Tap  the screen to show the Main menu.  
2.   Tap  Share  then  Check in . 
3.   Select a place from the list of places near your current location. You can load more places or 
you can search for a place.  
4.   A map shows your selected place. Tap the text panel to add text. Tap Tag F riends if you want 
to tag a checked -in Facebook friend.  
5.   Tap  Post  to share your place on your Facebook page.  
 
Check in using Foursquare 
The Check in using Foursquare feature allows you to post your current location or a location nearby 
on Foursquare. 
1.   Tap th e screen to show the Main menu.  
2.   Tap  Share  then  Check in . 
3.   Select a place from the list of places near your current location. You can load more places or 
you can search for a place.  
4.   A map shows your selected place. Tap the text panel to add text.  
5.   Tap  Post  to share your place on Foursquare.   
						

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About Apple Maps  
The Apple Maps app is part of iOS6. You can find a location using Apple Maps then navigate to that 
location using the TomTom app.  
 
Using the TomTom app with Apple Ma ps 
To plan a route using Apple Maps with TomTom app, do the following:  
1.   Open Apple Maps.   
2.   Find the location you want to navigate to.  
3.   Tap and hold the location to drop a pin at the location and show the location details panel.  
4.   Tap the arrow in the location p anel to open the Locations screen.  
5.   Tap  Directions to Here . 
6.   In the details screen, tap the bus symbol, then tap  Route. 
Note : Tapping the car or pedestrian symbol starts the Apple navigation function.  
7.  In the  Transport Apps  screen, tap  ROUTE next to the TomTo m app symbol.  
The TomTom app opens and calculates your route.  
8.   When the new route is shown, tap Done . 
The TomTom app starts to guide you to your destination using spoken instructions and on -screen 
directions.  
Using the TomTom app with Apple Maps  
						

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About ’Add to TomTom’  
The ’Add  to TomTom’ button is shown on websites including those for supermarkets, cinemas and 
tourist attractions.  
When you see the ’Add to TomTom’  button on a website, you can click the button to view the 
location in the TomTom app.  
For example, if your favourite restaurant has an ’Add to TomTom’  button on their website, click 
the button to show the restaurant location on the map.  
 
Using the Add to TomTom’ button 
Use the Add to TomTom  button as follows:  
1.   Using your iOS device, go to  a website that has an  Add to TomTom button.  
2.   Click the  Add to TomTom  button.  
The TomTom app starts and, depending on what the  Add to TomTom button is designed to do, 
one of the following actions occurs:  
 The location is shown on the map.  
 A route from your current location is calculated.  
 The location is added as a Favourite or Point of Interest.  
’Add to TomTom’  
						

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About backup and restore using Apple iCloud  
You can use Apple iCloud to backup your TomTom app settings and data from you r iOS device. If you 
restore your iOS device, change to a new iOS device, or remove then install the TomTom app, you 
can easily restore your settings and data from iCloud so you dont have to manually enter them 
again.  
Tip: When you install an upgrade to y our existing TomTom app you do not have to restore your 
settings and data. Your existing settings and data are used in the upgraded app.  
Note: To use iCloud your iOS device must have iOS 5 or higher.  
Important: You can only restore to an iOS device that ha s the same name and which is linked to the 
same iCloud account. You can only restore to the same registered TomTom app.  
Important: If you do a factory reset of your iOS device your iCloud backup will be deleted.  
The following settings and data are backed up in iCloud: 
   Home location  
   Favourites  
   Recent destinations  
   Voices  
   Alerts  
   Map settings  
   Distance units  
   Advanced settings  
   Social media settings  
   Your TomTom Account email and password.  
To back up your settings and data to iCloud you must allow your information  to be sent to TomTom. 
If you have not agreed to send your information you cannot use the iCloud backup feature.  
Note: If you have used other features in the TomTom app, such as TomTom Traffic  or  Sharing, 
you have already agreed to send your information TomTom.  
 
Turn on iCloud backup for your TomTom app 
To use iCloud you must first set up and turn on iCloud in the Settings app of your iOS device using 
your Apple account. 
To include the TomTom app in your iCloud backup, do the following:  
1.   In the iOS device settings app, tap  iCloud to open the iCloud menu.  
2.   Tap  Documents & Data  to open the Documents & Data settings screen.  
3.   Tap  Documents & Data  to switch that feature in iCloud ON . 
4.   Tap  iCloud  to return to the iCloud menu.  
5.   Tap  Storage & Backup . 
6.   Tap  Manage Storage  then tap your iOS device in the list.  
7.   In  Backup Options , tap Show All Apps  to expand the list of apps.  
8.   In the list of apps, tap TomTom app to turn on iCloud backups for that app.  
Backup and restore using Apple iCloud  
						

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Backu ps are made either automatically or manually, depending on the settings in your iOS device.   
Turn off iCloud backup for your TomTom app 
Important: When you turn off backup to iCloud for the TomTom app, all backed- up data for that 
app is deleted. 
To turn off TomTom app backup to your iCloud, do the following:  
1.   In the iOS device settings app, tap  iCloud. 
2.   Tap  Storage & Backup . 
3.   Tap  Manage Storage  then tap your iOS device in the list.  
4.   In  Backup Options , tap Show All Apps  to expand the list of apps.  
5.   In the list  of apps, tap TomTom app to turn off iCloud backups for that app.  
6.   Tap  Turn Off & Delete .  
The backup for your TomTom app is deleted.  
 
Restore using Apple iCloud 
Your settings and data are restored from iCloud when you start the TomTom app after you have 
restored your iOS device, changed to a new iOS device, or removed then installed your TomTom 
app.  
You see the message  An iCloud backup was found, do you want to restore your settings? . Tap Yes 
to restore your settings and data.  
If the iCloud backup could not be restored, for example because contact with your network was 
lost, check your network settings and try again.   
						

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Important Safety Notices and Warnings  
Global Positioning System  
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite -based system that p rovides 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 responsible for its availability and accuracy. 
Any changes in GPS availability  and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the 
operation of this app. TomTom does not accept any liability for the availability and accuracy of 
GPS.  
Use with care  
Use of TomTom products while driving still means that you need to drive with d ue care and atten-
tion.  
Safety advice  
Safety messages  
Please read and take note of the following important safety advice:  
   Check your tyre pressure regularly.  
   Service your vehicle regularly.  
   Medication can affect your riding or driving ability.  
   Always use  seat belts if available.  
   Before setting off on a motorbike, fasten your helmet correctly.  
   If riding a motorbike, always wear protective clothing and equipment.  
   When riding a motorbike, be extra vigilant and always ride defensively.  
   Don’t drink and drive.  
   Most accidents happen less than 5 km from home.  
   Obey the rules of the road.  
   Always use your turn indicators.  
   Every 2 hours, take a break for at least 10 minutes.  
   Keep your seat belts on.  
   Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.  
Aircraft and hospitals  
Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many hospitals and in many other 
locations. This app must not be used in these environments.  
 
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA  
California Vehicle Code Section 2670 8 Material Obstructing or Reducing Drivers View permits 
mounting of a navigation device on the windshield as follows: A portable Global Positioning System 
(GPS), which may be mounted in a seven -inch square in the lower corner of the windshield farthest  
removed from the driver or in a five -inch square in the lower corner of the windshield nearest to 
the driver and outside of an airbag deployment zone, if the system is used only for door -to -door 
navigation while the motor vehicle is being operated. Drive rs in California should not use a suction 
mount on their side or rear windows.  
Addendum  
						

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Note : This section of the California Vehicle Code applies to anyone driving in California, not just 
California residents.  
Minnesota State Legislature Statutes Section 169.71, su bdivision 1, section 2 provides that A person 
shall not drive or operate with any objects suspended between the driver and the windshield other 
than sun visors and rearview mirrors and electronic toll collection devices.  
Note : this Minnesota Stature appl ies to anyone driving in Minnesota, not just Minnesota residents.  
TomTom Inc. bears no responsibility for any fines, penalties or damage that may be incurred by 
disregarding this notice. While driving in any state with windshield mounting restrictions, Tom Tom 
recommends the use of the supplied Adhesive Mounting Disk or its Alternative Mounting Kit, which 
includes multiple options for mounting TomTom devices on the dashboard and the air vents. See 
tomtom.com
  for more inf ormation about these mounting options.   
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