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Using GPX files  
There are several things you can do with your GPX file:  
 Use a tool such as Tyre Pro to view your track file.  
 Export to a memory card or directly to your computer, then use your computer to view the file 
using software such as Google Earth.  
Note: While viewing your recording, you may notice that the recorded GPS locations do not 
always correspond with the roads. This can happen for several reasons. Firstly, your device 
tries to keep the files small and this can...

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5. Edit the name of the route so that you can easily recognise it. 
6. Save your route in the My Routes list. 
Tip: You can also save a route using the Add to My Routes button in the Current Route menu. 
 
Navigating using a saved route 
To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following: 
1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 
2. Select a route from your list. 
The route is shown on the map view. 
 
3. To navigate to the start of the saved route, select Drive/Ride depending on...

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Note: The route from the original starting point up to the new starting point is removed from the 
route.  
Note: Your original route in My Routes is not changed. If you want to see the whole route, select 
the route again in My Routes. 
1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 
2. Select a route from your list. 
The route is shown on the map view. 
 
3. Select the stop that you want to use as your starting point, then select the pop-up menu button 
to open the menu. 
 
4. Select Start Route...

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5. Select Add Stop to Route. 
6. Select your new stop on the map. 
Tip: If you know the name of your new stop, you can use Search to select your stop instead of 
using the map. 
7. Select the Add Stop button to add this location as a stop. 
Your route is recalculated to include your stop. 
Tip: To update the saved route in your My Routes list with the changes, select the route om 
the map then select Save Changes to Route in the pop-up menu. 
 
Recording a track 
You can record a track while...

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3. Select the track, then select the pop-up menu. 
 
4. Select Drive to Starting Point. 
The starting point of the track is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned. 
Guidance to your destination begins from your current location. As soon as you start driving, the 
guidance view is shown automatically. 
Note: You see two different colours on the map for your route and track. You see one colour 
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Tip: If there is not enough space on your memory card or your card is not formatted correctly, 
you get on-screen help to fix the problem. 
5. When you see a message that your tracks have been exported successfully, remove your memory 
card to share your tracks with other users. 
Note: Each exported route is saved as a GPX file in the TomTom Routes folder on your 
memory card. 
 
Importing routes and tracks from a memory card 
You can import two types of files from a memory card: 
 GPX files...

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9. When you see a message that your routes have been exported successfully, the tracks on the 
receiving device can be shared with other bikers. 
Note: Each exported route is saved as a GPX file in the Bluetooth folder on the receiving 
device. 
 
Importing routes and tracks using Bluetooth 
You can import two types of files from a Bluetooth-enabled device to your TomTom Rider: 
 GPX files - these become tracks after import. 
 ITN files - these become routes after import. 
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4. In the file browser, copy the route or routes you want to import then paste them on to your 
Rider. 
Tip: You can paste your routes into the root directory or the Internal Storage folder. If you 
have a memory card in your Rider, you can also copy your routes to the SD Card folder. 
5. On your Rider, select Done. 
Your Rider shows the routes you copied. 
6. Select one or more routes to import, then select Import. 
You see the message Importing routes. 
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About My Places 
My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each 
time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful or favourite addresses. 
Tip: The terms favourite and place mean the same thing - favourites are places that you go to 
often. 
The following items are always in My Places: 
 Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit. This 
feature provides an easy way to navigate there. 
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Setting your home or work location using My Places 
1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 
2. Select Add Home or Add Work. 
Tip: To set your home location, you can also select Add Home from the main menu. 
3. To select a location for home or work, do one of the following: 
 Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the loca-
tion, then select Set. 
 Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work, 
then...