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 on.  
 None 
None of the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in.  
Voices 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voices.  
 
Choosing a voice 
Select Choose a voice to change the voice that gives spoken directions and other route instructions. 
A wide range of voices are available. There are computer voices which can read street names and 
other information directly from the map and there are recorded voices which have been recorded 
by actors. 
Note: Computer voices are not available in all languages. 
If you need a computer voice and your language is unavailable, then you are asked to choose from 
a list of installed computer voices available for the country you are in. 
Instruction settings 
 Read aloud arrival time 
Use this setting to control whether your arrival time is read aloud. 
 Read aloud early instructions 
For example, if you switch on this setting, you could hear early instructions such as After 2 km 
take the exit right or Ahead, turn left. 
Note: When a recorded voice is chosen, you see only this setting because recorded voices 
cannot read out road numbers, road signs, etc. 
 Read aloud road numbers 
Use this setting to control whether road numbers are read aloud as part of navigation instruc-
tions. For example, when road numbers are read aloud, you hear Turn left onto A100. 
 Read aloud road sign information 
 Use this setting to control whether road sign information is read aloud as part of navigation 
instructions. For example, Turn left onto A302 Bridge Street towards Islington. 
 Read aloud street names  
						

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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 completely accurate.  
Maps 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Maps.  
 
Changing the map 
Select Change map to change the map that you are using. 
You can choose from maps stored either in internal memory or memory cards if your START has a 
memory card slot. 
Note: Although you can store more than one map on your START, you can only use one map at a 
time for planning and navigation.  
 
Route Planning 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Route Planning.  
 
Suggest destinations 
When no route is planned, your device can learn your daily driving habits to saved favourite Places 
and also predict destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example driving to 
Work in the morning.  
Switch on to receive destination suggestions or switch this feature off if you dont want destination 
suggestions.  
Note: You must switch on Keep journey history on this device for optional features in Settings 
> System > Your information and privacy to see this feature. 
When a faster route is available 
If a faster route found while you are driving, RDS-TMC Traffic can replan your journey to use the 
faster route. Select from the following options: 
 Always take the fastest route 
 Ask me so I can choose 
 Dont ask me  
Always plan this type of route 
The types of route you can choose from are as follows:  
 Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.   
						

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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 foot.  
 Bicycle route - a route designed for making the journey on a bicycle.  
Avoid on every route 
You can choose to avoid ferries and car shuttle trains, toll roads, carpool lanes, and unpaved roads. 
Set how your START should manage each of these road features when the device calculates a route.  
Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) and are not present in 
every country. To travel on these lanes, you may need to have more than one person in the car, for 
example, or the car may need to use environmentally-friendly fuel.   
Sounds and Warnings 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
On this screen, you can change sound and warning settings. 
Tip: Warning sounds are disabled by default. Warning sounds can be enabled by selecting 
Settings, followed by Sounds & Warnings, followed by Warning Type and switch on Warning 
Sounds. 
 
Warning type 
Warning type 
You can choose the type of warnings you want to hear when you are driving: 
 Read aloud 
Hear spoken warnings and warnings sounds. 
 Sounds 
Hear only warning sounds. 
 None 
No warning sounds are given.  
Speed camera warnings 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
Switch on Speed camera warnings to see and hear speed camera warnings as you drive.    
						

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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 want to be warned for the different types of 
danger zones and safety hazards. You can set whether you want to be warned, never warned or 
warned only if you are speeding. 
 Danger zones 
This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones.  
 Accident blackspots 
This type of warning is given for a place where road traffic accidents have historically been 
concentrated.  
 Risk zones 
This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones. 
 When speeding 
This warning is given as soon as you exceed the speed limit by more than 5 km/h or 3 mph. 
When you are speeding, the speed panel also turns red in the guidance view.  
Screen touch sounds 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings.  
 
Switch on Screen touch sounds to hear a click when you select an item or touch a button. The click 
sound means that your selection or touch has been understood.   
						

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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 screen. Select this setting to change the 
country. When you change the country, the time/date format, distance units and voice are 
changed automatically. The list includes the countries from the maps currently installed on your 
device. 
 Keyboards 
Select this setting to choose from a list of available keyboards. 
You use the keyboard to enter names and addresses, such as when you plan a route or search 
for the name of a town or a local restaurant. 
 Units 
Select this setting to choose the units used on your device for features such as route planning. If 
you want the units to be set by the GPS, select Automatic. 
 Time and date 
The time and date are automatically set by satellite clocks but you can change the format of 
both the time and date using these settings.  
System 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select System.  
 
On this screen, you can change these settings: 
 About 
This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your 
TomTom START. You may be asked to go to this screen during a call to TomTom Customer 
Support or you may need to enter information taken from this screen when using the TomTom 
Shop. 
Information includes: Serial number, Application version, Installed maps, Product certifications, 
TomTom account details, Free space, Copyright, Licences. 
 Your information & privacy 
Some features require information to be sent to TomTom or stored on your device. You are 
asked the following questions: 
 Use my location and the information I enter to receive TomTom services 
If you agree, you can use all of the following features: 
TomTom MyDrive  
						

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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 your START. 
 Reset 
Select this setting to delete all your saved places and settings and restore the standard factory 
settings to your TomTom START. This includes the language, voice settings, warning settings and 
theme. 
This is not a software update and will not affect the version of the software application in-
stalled on your START.  
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.  
						

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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. 
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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 compatible navigation device, you can also use TomTom MyDrive to set a 
destination, share locations and favourites, and save your personal navigation information. 
 
TomTom account 
To download content and to use TomTom services, you need a TomTom account. 
You can create an account using your computer in one of the following ways: 
 By selecting the Create account button at tomtom.com. 
 By selecting the green MyTomTom button at tomtom.com. 
 By going to tomtom.com/getstarted. 
Important: Take care when choosing a country during account creation. The correct country is 
needed if you make a purchase from the TomTom shop and it cannot be changed after the account 
has been created. 
Note: If you have more than one TomTom navigation device in use, you need a separate account 
for each device. 
 
Setting up MyDrive Connect 
To get ready to use MyDrive Connect for the first time, do the following: 
On your computer, open a web browser and go to tomtom.com/getstarted. 
1. Click Get Started. 
2. Click Download MyDrive Connect. 
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 
4. When prompted, connect your START to your computer using the USB cable supplied, then 
switch your START on. 
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your START. Other USB cables may not work.  
Note: You cannot use the mount to connect your START to your computer. 
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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 your START to your computer, MyDrive Connect tells you if there are 
any updates for your START.