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•Add POI category - tap this button to create a new POI category.
•Delete POI category - tap this button to delete one of your own POI categories.
Creating POIs
Tip: You can download POI sets and share your own POI sets using MyTomTom.
1. Tap the screen to open the Main Menu.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Manage POIs.
4. If there are no POI categories or the one you want to use does not exist, tap Add POI 
category and create a new category.
5. Tap Add POI.
6. Select the POI category you want to use for the new POI.
7. Tap a button to enter the POI address in the same way that you plan a route.
Add POI 
category
Every POI must be assigned to a POI category. This means you 
need to have created at least one POI category before you can cre-
ate your first POI.
You can only add POIs to POI categories you have created.
For more information on creating POI categories, read Managing 
POIs.
Home
Tap this button to set your Home location as a POI.
This is useful if you decide to change your Home location, but first 
want to create a POI using the current Home address.
Favourite
Tap this button to create a POI from a Favourite.
You might want to create a POI from a Favourite because you can 
only create a limited number of Favourites. If you want to create 
more Favourites you need to delete some Favourites. To avoid los-
ing a Favourite, save the location as a POI before you delete the 
Favourite.
Address
Tap this button to enter an address as a new POI.
When you enter an address, you can choose from four options.
•City centre
•Street and house number
•Postcode
•Crossing or intersection
Recent 
destination
Tap this button to select a POI location from a list of places you 
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The POI is created and saved in the selected category.
Using POIs to plan a route
When you plan a route, you can use a POI for the destination.
The following example shows how to plan a route to a car park in a city:
1. Tap Navigate to... in the Main menu.
2. Tap Point of Interest.
3. Tap POI in city.
Tip: The last POI you viewed on your navigation module is also shown in the menu.
4. Enter the name of the town or city and select it when it is shown in the list. 
5. Tap the arrow button to expand the list of POI categories.
Tip: If you already know the name of the POI you want to use, you can tap Search POI to 
enter the name and select this location.
6. Scroll down the list and tap Car park.
Local search
Tap this button to use TomTom Local Search with Google to search 
for shops and businesses in and around your current location.
You can choose to search for shops and businesses near you, near 
your destination, near any other destination or in a city.
For example, if you are looking for a swimming pool near your cur-
rent location, enter ’swimming pool’ and choose the best search 
result.
Point of Interest
Tap this button to add a Point of Interest (POI) as a POI.
For example, if you are creating a category of POIs for your favour-
ite restaurants, use this option instead of entering the addresses of 
the restaurants.
My location
Tap this button to add your current location as a POI.
For example, if you stop somewhere interesting, you can tap this 
button to create a new POI at the current location.
Point on map
Tap this button to create a POI using the map browser.
Use the cursor to select the location of the POI, then tap Done.
Latitude 
Longitude
Tap this button to create a POI by entering latitude and longitude 
values.
Position of last 
stop
Tap this button to select the location where your navigation mod-
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The car park closest to your destination is shown at the top of the list.
The following table explains the distances shown next to each POI. How the distance is 
measured varies depending on how you initially searched for the POI:
• POI near you - distance from your current location
• POI in city - distance from the city centre
• POI near Home - distance from your Home location
• POI along route - distance from your current location
• POI near destination - distance from your destination
7. Tap the name of the car park you want to use and tap Done when the route has been 
calculated.
Your TomTom navigation module starts to guide you to the car park.
Tip: You can also use Local Search to find useful locations. For more information, about 
Local Search and other LIVE Services go to tomtom.com/services.
Show POI on map
Setting warnings for POIs
You can set a warning sound or message to be played or displayed when you approach a 
selected type of POI, such as a petrol station.
The following example will show how to set a warning sound to be played when you are 
250 metres from a petrol station.
1. Tap Manage POIs in the settings menu.
2. Tap Warn when near POI.
3. Scroll down the list and tap Petrol station.
Tip: To remove a warning, tap on the category name and then tap Yes. POI categories 
which have been set with a warning, have a sound symbol next to the category name.
4. Set the distance as 250 metres and tap OK.
5. Select Sound effect and then tap Next.
6. Select the warning sound for the POI and then tap Next.
7. If you only want to hear the warning when the POI is directly on a planned route, select 
Warn only if POI is on route. Then tap Done.
Show POI on 
map
Tap this button to select the types of Point of Interest (POI) you want to 
see on the map.
1. Tap Show POI on map in the Settings menu.
2. Select the POI categories you want to be shown on the map.
Tap Search and use the keyboard to search for a category name.
3. Select whether you want POIs to be shown in 2D or 3D views of the 
map.
4. Tap Done.
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The warning is set for the selected POI category. You will hear a warning sound when 
you are 250 metres from a petrol station on your route. 
						

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HelpAbout getting help
Tap Help in the Main Menu to navigate to emergency services centres and other specialist 
services.
For example, if you are involved in a car accident, you could use the Help menu to find the 
nearest hospital.
Tip: If you do not see the Help button in the Main Menu, tap Settings and then Safety set-
tings. Clear the checkbox for Show only essential menu options while driving.
Help menu options
Note: In some countries, information may not be available for all services.
Drive to help
Tap this button to navigate your way by car to a service centre.
Where am I?
Tap this button to see your current location on the map. 
Safety and other 
guides
Tap this button to read a selection of guides including a First Aid 
guide.
Product Manuals
Tap this button to read a selection of guides relating to your naviga-
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Favour-
itesAbout Favourites
Favourites provide an easy way to select a location without the need to enter the address. 
They do not need to be favourite places, they can simply be seen as a collection of useful 
addresses.
Creating a Favourite
To create a Favourite, do the following:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Settings to open the Settings menu.
3. Tap Manage Favourites. 
4. Tap Add.
5. Select the type of the Favourite by tapping one of the buttons described below:
Home
You can set your Home location as a Favourite.
Favourite
You cannot create a Favourite from another Favourite. This option 
will always be unavailable in this menu.
To rename a Favourite, tap Manage Favourites in the Settings menu.
Address
You can enter an address as a Favourite.
Recent 
destination
Create a new Favourite by selecting a location from a list of your 
recent destinations.
Local Search
Tap this button to use TomTom Local Search with Google to find 
locations such as shops and businesses and save them as Favour-
ites.
For example, if you are looking for a swimming pool near your cur-
rent location, enter ’swimming pool’ and choose the best search 
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6. Your navigation module suggests a name for your new Favourite. To enter a new name, 
there is no need to delete the suggested name, you just start typing.
Tip: It is a good idea to give your Favourite a name that is easy to remember.
7. Tap OK.
Your new favourite appears in the list.
After you have added two or more Favourites, you are asked whether you make regular 
trips to the same locations. If you tap YES, you can enter these destinations as your 
favourite destinations. Every time you switch on your device, you can immediately 
select one of these locations as your destination.To change these destinations or select 
a new destination, tap Start-up settings in the Settings menu, then select Ask for a des-
tination.
Using a Favourite
You can use a Favourite as a way of navigating to a place without having to enter the 
address. To navigate to a Favourite, do the following:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Navigate to...
3. Tap Favourite.
4. Select a Favourite from the list. 
You see your Favourite on the map. You can tap Car park to see a list of parking POIs 
near to your Favourite. You can also call the Favourite or see more information about it.
5. Tap Select to choose to navigate to this Favourite.
Point of Interest
If you visit a POI you particularly like, for example a restaurant, you 
can add it as a Favourite. 
My location
Tap this button to add your current location as a Favourite.
For example, if you stop somewhere interesting, while you are there 
you can tap this button to create the Favourite.
Point on map
Tap this button to create a Favourite using the Map Browser.
Select the location of the Favourite using the cursor, then tap Done.
Latitude 
Longitude
Tap this button to create a Favourite by entering latitude and longi-
tude values.
Position of last 
stop
Tap this button to select your last recorded position as your destina-
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 Tip: Use the left and right arrows to choose another Favourite from your list.
Your navigation module calculates the route for you.
6. When the route is calculated, tap Done. 
Your navigation module will immediately start guiding you to your destination with spo-
ken instructions and visual instructions on the screen.
Changing the name of a Favourite
To change the name of a Favourite, do the following:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Settings to open the Settings menu.
3. Tap Manage Favourites. 
4. Tap the Favourite you want to rename. 
 Tip: Use the left and right arrows to choose another Favourite from your list.
5. Type in the new name and then tap OK.
6. Tap Done.
Deleting a Favourite
To delete a Favourite, do the following:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap Settings to open the Settings menu.
3. Tap Manage Favourites.
4. Tap the Favourite you want to delete.
 Tip: Use the left and right arrows to choose another Favourite from your list.
5. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion.
6. Tap Done. 
						

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LIVE 
Serv-
icesAbout LIVE Services
There are a range of LIVE Services available for your TomTom navigation module. These 
services are subscription-based and currently include the following:
• HD Traffic
• Speed Cameras
• Weather
• Local Search
Regional availability
Note: Not all LIVE services are available in all countries. You may be able to use LIVE serv-
ices when travelling abroad. For more information on available services, go to tom-
tom.com/services.
Safety Notice
Your TomTom navigation module contains a GSM/GPRS module which can interfere with 
electrical devices such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and aviation equipment.
Interference with these devices may endanger the health or life of you or others, so in 
these cases remove your TomTom navigation module from the car dock.
As your TomTom navigation module includes a GSM/GPRS module, do not use it near 
unprotected electrical units or in areas where the use of mobile telephones is prohibited, 
such as hospitals and airplanes.
LIVE Services subscriptions
Checking your LIVE Services subscription
You can check the status of your subscriptions at any time, by doing the following on your 
navigation module.
In the Main Menu, tap Services and then tap My Services.
Your navigation module also warns you when your LIVE Services subscription is 
approaching the renewal date.
For more information about LIVE Services subscription and payment terms, go to tom-
tom.com/services.
Renewing your LIVE Services subscription using your device
1. In the Main Menu, tap Services and then tap My Services.
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2. Tap on the service you want to renew.
Your navigation module confirms that you want to renew your subscription.
3. Tap Yes.
The renewal request is sent to TomTom. You should complete payment online, on or 
before the date shown on your navigation module.
Renewing your LIVE Services subscription using the TomTom website
1. Go to tomtom.com/getstarted to install the MyTomTom support application, if it’s not 
already installed, and start using MyTomTom.
2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
Important: You should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your computer 
and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor.
3. Open the LIVE Services section.
4. Check the status of your subscription and click on the service you want to renew.
You are asked to provide your payment details.
5. Enter your payment details and complete the transaction.
Your subscription is renewed.
About HD Traffic
HD Traffic is a unique TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. 
For more information about TomTom services, go to tomtom.com/services.
In combination with IQ Routes, HD Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your des-
tination taking into account the current local traffic conditions.
Your TomTom navigation module regularly receives information about the changing traf-
fic conditions. If traffic jams or other incidents are found on your current route, your nav-
igation module will offer to replan your route to try and avoid any delays.
About Local Search with Google 
Using local search, you can search the Google listings to find shops and busi-
nesses, then plan a route to the destination you choose.
Using local search
To find a location using local search and plan a route there, follow the steps below. In this 
example, you search for a supermarket near to your current position.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu, then tap Navigate to.
Tip: You can also set up a quick menu button for local search by tapping Settings and then 
Make your own menu. Select Navigate to Google address.
2. Tap the Local Search button.
3. Tap Search near you.
4. Type ’supermarket’ then tap OK.
The locations that match your search are shown in a list with their distance from your 
current location and Google star rating.