TomTom Start 50 User Manual

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Automatic Zoom 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. 
 
Select Automatic zoom to change settings for the automatic zoom in Guidance view when you 
approach a turn or a junction. Zooming in can make the turn or junction easier to drive. 
 Zoom in to next turn 
All the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the maximum level. 
 Based on road type 
The turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the standard level for the type of 
road you are...

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Use this setting to control whether street names are read aloud as part of navigation instruc-
tions. For example, when street names are read aloud, you hear Turn left Graham Road to-
wards Hackney. 
 Read aloud foreign street names  
Use this setting to control whether foreign street names are read aloud as part of navigation 
instructions, such as Turn right Champs Élysées. For example, an English computer voice can 
read and pronounce French street names but pronunciation may not be...

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 Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the 
quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city.  
 Most eco-friendly route - the most fuel-efficient route for your journey.  
 Winding route - the route with the most turns. 
Note: Winding routes are only available for TomTom Rider navigation devices. 
 Avoid motorways - this type of route avoids all motorways. 
 Walking route - a route designed for making the journey on...

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Cameras 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
Select Cameras to set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras. You can set 
whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding. 
Tip: When Speed camera warnings in Settings > Sounds & Warnings switched off then this option 
is not visible. 
 
Hazards 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
Select Safety warnings. You can then set how you...

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Language and Units 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Language & Units.  
 
On this screen, you can change the following settings: 
 Language 
You can see your currently selected language on this screen. Select this setting to change the 
language used for all buttons and messages that you see on your START. 
When you change the language setting, the voice automatically changes and units are set to 
automatic.    
 Country 
You can see your currently selected country on this...

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Traffic 
Download speed camera locations 
Quick Search 
Send speed camera reports 
 Suggested destinations  
If you agree, your device suggests destinations. If you disagree at a later time, your histori-
cal route information is removed. This means that if you want to receive suggested destina-
tions again at a later time, the feature has to relearn your driving patterns before it can 
start suggesting destinations. 
 Battery settings 
Select this setting to control power saving options on...

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Help 
Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. 
 
On this screen, you can see the following information: 
 Guided tour 
Select this option to get a short tutorial on how to use your navigation device. 
 About 
See System. 
More help 
You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support.  
For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal. 
Getting Help  

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Finding product certification information on your device 
To find product certification information, such as the ICASA-approved certification number, do the 
following on your START: 
1. Select Settings in the Main Menu. 
2. Select System.  
 
3. Select About. 
4. Select Legal information. 
5. Select Certificates. 
6. You then see the relevant product certification information for your START, for example, ICASA. 
Product certification  

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About MyDrive Connect 
MyDrive Connect is a desktop-based application that helps you manage the content and services of 
your TomTom START. For example, you can use MyDrive Connect to get map updates, software 
updates or manage your TomTom account. 
It is a good idea to frequently connect your START to MyDrive Connect to ensure you always have 
the latest updates. 
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your START to 
MyDrive Connect. 
Tip: If you have a...

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Note: You should plug the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a 
USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 
5. Enter the requested information for account creation, including your country. 
When set-up is complete, a TomTom account is created and your START is linked to that ac-
count. 
You can now access MyDrive Connect from the notification area on your desktop. 
 
MyDrive Connect starts automatically after the account is created.  
Tip: When you connect...