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Chapter 15
TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic
TomTom Traffic is a TomTom PLUS service that sends up-to-date traffic 
information to your RIDER. To use TomTom Traffic you must have a mobile 
phone with Bluetooth and a wireless data connection, for example, GPRS, 
EDGE, UMTS, CDMA.
TomTom Traffic takes the most up-to-date information from the best local 
sources. Use the free trial to try TomTom Traffic. For more information, see 
the TomTom PLUS leaflet.
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TomTom Traffic will immediately try to retrieve the latest traffic information.
Updating traffic information
If you are using TomTom Traffic, there are two ways to update the traffic 
information:
•Tap Update traffic info in the Traffic menu.
• Set Traffic to be updated automatically at regular intervals.
To do this, tap Change Traffic preferences in the Traffic menu. Select 
Automatically update traffic info while on route, then tap Done. 
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Chapter 16
TomTom PLUS
TomTom PLUSTomTom PLUS is a collection of services that keep you informed and 
entertained while you’re on the road.
You can subscribe to a range of extras and download them either directly to 
your RIDER, or to your computer from where you can transfer them to your 
RIDER.
Tips
• New services are being added regularly. Use TomTom HOME or visit 
www.tomtom.com/plus to find out what’s available.
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Chapter 17
Using TomTom HOME
Using TomTom HOMEUsing TomTom HOME, you can, for example, do the following:
• Make and restore backups of your TomTom RIDER.
• Manage the maps, voices, POIs and other extras on your RIDER.
• Read the full version of the user manual, available in 21 languages.
• Plan journeys in advance.
• Buy TomTom PLUS services and manage your subscriptions.
Installing TomTom HOME
To install TomTom HOME, put the CD which came with your RIDER into your 
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Restoring a backup
If you ever have a problem with your RIDER, you can restore the backup. 
Follow steps 1 and 2 above, then select the latest backup and click Restore.
The latest backup will be restored to your RIDER.
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Chapter 18
How does navigation work?
How does navigation work?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
In order to navigate you to your destination, your TomTom RIDER must know 
where you are now. To find your current position, your TomTom RIDER uses 
the Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS is available for free and without 
subscription.
The GPS uses satellites to transmit signals to GPS receivers. Your 
TomTom RIDER has a built-in GPS receiver. Using the GPS signal, your 
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Chapter 19
TomTom limited warranty
TomTom limited warranty
WARRANTOR
Non-U.S. and non-Canadian purchases: If you have made your purchase 
outside the United States and Canada, this Limited Warranty is granted by and 
this Limitation of Liability is stipulated for the benefit of TomTom International 
B.V., Rembrandtplein 35, 1017 CT Amsterdam (The Netherlands).
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
1) TomTom International B.V. (“TomTom”) warrants to you that the Hardware 
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remainder of the Limited Warranty shall nonetheless remain in full force and 
effect.
5) This Limited Warranty is the only express warranty made to you and is 
provided in lieu of any other express warranties or similar obligations (if any) 
created by any advertising, documentation, packaging, or other 
communications.
6) Except for the Limited Warranty and to the maximum extent permitted by 
applicable law, TomTom and its suppliers provide the Hardware “AS IS AND 
WITH ALL FAULTS”,...