TomTom Navigator 5 Manual
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Browse map
Lets you explore and search for locations in the map browser. It is a di\
gital version of your paper
map with a lot of detailed information available.
Related topic:
To learn more the map browser screen, see the
Map browser description.
Show status
Shows the route summary screen. This is the same screen as displayed aft\
er a route has been
calculated.
Related topic:
To learn more the route summary screen, see the
Route summary description.
Guided tour
This option gives you a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-30.png "Page 31
Browse map
Lets you explore and search for locations in the map browser. It is a di\
gital version of your paper
map with a lot of detailed information available.
Related topic:
To learn more the map browser screen, see the
Map browser description.
Show status
Shows the route summary screen. This is the same screen as displayed aft\
er a route has been
calculated.
Related topic:
To learn more the route summary screen, see the
Route summary description.
Guided tour
This option gives you a...")
Browse map Lets you explore and search for locations in the map browser. It is a di\ gital version of your paper map with a lot of detailed information available. Related topic: To learn more the map browser screen, see the Map browser description. Show status Shows the route summary screen. This is the same screen as displayed aft\ er a route has been calculated. Related topic: To learn more the route summary screen, see the Route summary description. Guided tour This option gives you a...
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For fast selection TomTom Navigator offers you the option to use your la\
st destination again. If you have not calculated a route
before this will not be offered.
If you do not want to use your last destination again, use the locations picker to set any type of location as your destination.
The calculated route will be presented in the route summary screen. You can review the route on the map, as written
instructions and the summary statistics (total distance and estimated t\
otal journey time). This...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-31.png "Page 32
For fast selection TomTom Navigator offers you the option to use your la\
st destination again. If you have not calculated a route
before this will not be offered.
If you do not want to use your last destination again, use the locations picker to set any type of location as your destination.
The calculated route will be presented in the route summary screen. You can review the route on the map, as written
instructions and the summary statistics (total distance and estimated t\
otal journey time). This...")
For fast selection TomTom Navigator offers you the option to use your la\ st destination again. If you have not calculated a route before this will not be offered. If you do not want to use your last destination again, use the locations picker to set any type of location as your destination. The calculated route will be presented in the route summary screen. You can review the route on the map, as written instructions and the summary statistics (total distance and estimated t\ otal journey time). This...
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the quickest way to get you to your destination.
If for some reason you want to get rid of a particular route (for insta\
nce because you drive into a traffic jam or a road
construction), you can request an alternative route. Such an alternativ\
e will use different roads, and will probably take more
time. An unlimited number of alternatives can be calculated - each alter\
native will be longer and/or take more time than the
previous one.
option function
Calculate alternative
Calculates a new route...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-32.png "Page 33
the quickest way to get you to your destination.
If for some reason you want to get rid of a particular route (for insta\
nce because you drive into a traffic jam or a road
construction), you can request an alternative route. Such an alternativ\
e will use different roads, and will probably take more
time. An unlimited number of alternatives can be calculated - each alter\
native will be longer and/or take more time than the
previous one.
option function
Calculate alternative
Calculates a new route...")
the quickest way to get you to your destination. If for some reason you want to get rid of a particular route (for insta\ nce because you drive into a traffic jam or a road construction), you can request an alternative route. Such an alternativ\ e will use different roads, and will probably take more time. An unlimited number of alternatives can be calculated - each alter\ native will be longer and/or take more time than the previous one. option function Calculate alternative Calculates a new route...
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Scroll through the list using the and buttons.
To see the details of a single instruction, tap on it. The instruction i\
s shown zoomed-in on the map using the map browser. The
option DONE will get you back to the route instructions.
With the OPTIONS button you can select an alternative for the estimated \
time until the next instruction which is shown before
the instruction arrow:
Distance to instructionThe distance between the last instruction and the next instruction
Distance since
departurehe...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-33.png "Page 34
Scroll through the list using the and buttons.
To see the details of a single instruction, tap on it. The instruction i\
s shown zoomed-in on the map using the map browser. The
option DONE will get you back to the route instructions.
With the OPTIONS button you can select an alternative for the estimated \
time until the next instruction which is shown before
the instruction arrow:
Distance to instructionThe distance between the last instruction and the next instruction
Distance since
departurehe...")
Scroll through the list using the and buttons. To see the details of a single instruction, tap on it. The instruction i\ s shown zoomed-in on the map using the map browser. The option DONE will get you back to the route instructions. With the OPTIONS button you can select an alternative for the estimated \ time until the next instruction which is shown before the instruction arrow: Distance to instructionThe distance between the last instruction and the next instruction Distance since departurehe...
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Normally, TomTom Navigator uses bright colours with a lot of contrast, s\
o that you can see the map clearly, even in bright
sunlight. When it is dark outside, you may want to switch to night colou\
rs. The map will then be displayed using subdued
colours that will not interfere with your night vision.
If day colours are used, switch to night colours by tapping Use night colours.
If night colours are used, switch to day colours by tapping Use day colours.
Related topic:
To change the style of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-34.png "Page 35
Normally, TomTom Navigator uses bright colours with a lot of contrast, s\
o that you can see the map clearly, even in bright
sunlight. When it is dark outside, you may want to switch to night colou\
rs. The map will then be displayed using subdued
colours that will not interfere with your night vision.
If day colours are used, switch to night colours by tapping Use night colours.
If night colours are used, switch to day colours by tapping Use day colours.
Related topic:
To change the style of the...")
Normally, TomTom Navigator uses bright colours with a lot of contrast, s\ o that you can see the map clearly, even in bright sunlight. When it is dark outside, you may want to switch to night colou\ rs. The map will then be displayed using subdued colours that will not interfere with your night vision. If day colours are used, switch to night colours by tapping Use night colours. If night colours are used, switch to day colours by tapping Use day colours. Related topic: To change the style of the...
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You can navigate using either the map display or the schematic display. The map display gives you the most detailed
information about your current situation, including a map. The schematic\
view is focussed on the next driving instruction.
If map display is used, switch to the schematic display by tapping Turn off map display.
If schematic display is used, switch on the map display by tapping Turn on map display.
Related topics:
For more details about the schematic view, see the schematic view...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-35.png "Page 36
You can navigate using either the map display or the schematic display. The map display gives you the most detailed
information about your current situation, including a map. The schematic\
view is focussed on the next driving instruction.
If map display is used, switch to the schematic display by tapping Turn off map display.
If schematic display is used, switch on the map display by tapping Turn on map display.
Related topics:
For more details about the schematic view, see the schematic view...")
You can navigate using either the map display or the schematic display. The map display gives you the most detailed information about your current situation, including a map. The schematic\ view is focussed on the next driving instruction. If map display is used, switch to the schematic display by tapping Turn off map display. If schematic display is used, switch on the map display by tapping Turn on map display. Related topics: For more details about the schematic view, see the schematic view...
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To select another voice, use the change voice preference option.
4.6. Change volume
Change the sound volume by tapping Change volume.
This preference option allows you to change the volume of the spoken ins\
tructions, from 10% (very soft) to 100% (very loud).
Press the TEST button to hear a sample of the voice at the current sound\
volume.
Related topics:
To turn the sound completely OFF, use the turn off sound preference option.
To select another voice, use the change voice preference option.
4.7....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-36.png "Page 37
To select another voice, use the change voice preference option.
4.6. Change volume
Change the sound volume by tapping Change volume.
This preference option allows you to change the volume of the spoken ins\
tructions, from 10% (very soft) to 100% (very loud).
Press the TEST button to hear a sample of the voice at the current sound\
volume.
Related topics:
To turn the sound completely OFF, use the turn off sound preference option.
To select another voice, use the change voice preference option.
4.7....")
To select another voice, use the change voice preference option. 4.6. Change volume Change the sound volume by tapping Change volume. This preference option allows you to change the volume of the spoken ins\ tructions, from 10% (very soft) to 100% (very loud). Press the TEST button to hear a sample of the voice at the current sound\ volume. Related topics: To turn the sound completely OFF, use the turn off sound preference option. To select another voice, use the change voice preference option. 4.7....
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If your favourite list is empty the icon is dimmed and cannot be selecte\
d.
If the location changes for one of your favourites you should create thi\
s as a new location.
Deleting a favourite will be executed immediately without a confirmation\
.
Related topics:
For an explanation on how to use the browser to select a favourite, see \
the browser usage description.
4.8. GPS status
Check your GPS signal or configure your GPS by tapping GPS status.
The GPS status screen shows detailed information on...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-37.png "Page 38
If your favourite list is empty the icon is dimmed and cannot be selecte\
d.
If the location changes for one of your favourites you should create thi\
s as a new location.
Deleting a favourite will be executed immediately without a confirmation\
.
Related topics:
For an explanation on how to use the browser to select a favourite, see \
the browser usage description.
4.8. GPS status
Check your GPS signal or configure your GPS by tapping GPS status.
The GPS status screen shows detailed information on...")
If your favourite list is empty the icon is dimmed and cannot be selecte\ d. If the location changes for one of your favourites you should create thi\ s as a new location. Deleting a favourite will be executed immediately without a confirmation\ . Related topics: For an explanation on how to use the browser to select a favourite, see \ the browser usage description. 4.8. GPS status Check your GPS signal or configure your GPS by tapping GPS status. The GPS status screen shows detailed information on...
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Related topics:
To specify the units for displaying longitude/latitude, use the set units preference option.
To specify the units for displaying distance, use the set units preference option.
4.9. Switch map
Switch to the map of another country or area by tapping Switch map .
This option allows you to select a map from a list of available maps. Ce\
rtain maps come pre-installed on your SD card, others
can be installed using your CD-ROM.
The map that you are currently using is highlighted yellow.
If...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-38.png "Page 39
Related topics:
To specify the units for displaying longitude/latitude, use the set units preference option.
To specify the units for displaying distance, use the set units preference option.
4.9. Switch map
Switch to the map of another country or area by tapping Switch map .
This option allows you to select a map from a list of available maps. Ce\
rtain maps come pre-installed on your SD card, others
can be installed using your CD-ROM.
The map that you are currently using is highlighted yellow.
If...")
Related topics: To specify the units for displaying longitude/latitude, use the set units preference option. To specify the units for displaying distance, use the set units preference option. 4.9. Switch map Switch to the map of another country or area by tapping Switch map . This option allows you to select a map from a list of available maps. Ce\ rtain maps come pre-installed on your SD card, others can be installed using your CD-ROM. The map that you are currently using is highlighted yellow. If...
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Whether POI are shown at all is controlled by the Show POI preference option.
For more information about how to use browsers, see the browser usage description.
4.11. Change map colours
Change the way maps are coloured by tapping Change map colours.
All maps are shown using a colour scheme, this determines the colours us\
ed for each element shown in the map.
Use and to browse through the list of available colour schemes until your prefe\
rred scheme is shown. Specify your
colour scheme by...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4877/59386/w300_navigator-5-1488373621_d-39.png "Page 40
Whether POI are shown at all is controlled by the Show POI preference option.
For more information about how to use browsers, see the browser usage description.
4.11. Change map colours
Change the way maps are coloured by tapping Change map colours.
All maps are shown using a colour scheme, this determines the colours us\
ed for each element shown in the map.
Use and to browse through the list of available colour schemes until your prefe\
rred scheme is shown. Specify your
colour scheme by...")
Whether POI are shown at all is controlled by the Show POI preference option. For more information about how to use browsers, see the browser usage description. 4.11. Change map colours Change the way maps are coloured by tapping Change map colours. All maps are shown using a colour scheme, this determines the colours us\ ed for each element shown in the map. Use and to browse through the list of available colour schemes until your prefe\ rred scheme is shown. Specify your colour scheme by...