TomTom Xl 330 S Manual

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When you connect your TomTom XL to computer, TomTom HOME 
automatically downloads any available map updates and sends any changes 
you have made, to the Map Share community.
Changing my preferences for map updates
Correction preferences is used to set the way TomTom Map Share runs on 
your device.
You can set the following preferences:
• Choose what types of updates you want to use on your maps.
• Decide if you want to share your updates with others.
• Show or hide the Report button in the Driving...

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To make an update to your map, tap Map corrections in the Main Menu then 
tap Correct a map error. The following types of updates are shown.
(Un)block 
street
Tap this button to block or unblock a street. You can block or unblock the 
street in one or both directions.
For example, to correct a street near to your current location, do the 
following:
1. Tap (Un)block street.
2. Tap Near you to select a street near your current location. You can select 
a street by name, a street near your Home location...

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name
Tap this button to change the name of a street on your map.
For example, to rename a street near to your current location:
1. Tap Edit street name.
2. Tap Near you.
3. Select the street or section of a street you want to correct by tapping it 
on the map.
The street you select is highlighted and the cursor shows the name of 
the street.
4. Tap Done.
5. Type the correct street name.
6. Tap Done.
Change turn 
restrictions
Tap this button to change and report incorrect road turn...

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Tap this button to edit an existing POI.
You can use this button to make the following changes to a POI:
• Delete the POI.
• Rename the POI.
• Change the telephone number of the POI.
• Change the category that a POI belongs to.
• Move the POI on the map.
Report other 
error
Tap this button to report other types of update.
These updates are not immediately corrected on your map. Your 
TomTom XL sends a special update report to TomTom Map Share.
You can report missing streets, errors in freeway...

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Traffic Information using RDS-TMC
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
You can receive traffic information on your TomTom XL using the TomTom 
RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver. The TMC transmits traffic information as a radio 
signal.
Tip: The TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver is included with some products 
and available as an accessory for others. Visit tomtom.com for more 
information.
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is not a TomTom Service. FM radio 
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4. Then place the remaining suction cups along the edge of the windshield, as 
shown, keeping the cable straight.
5. Switch on your navigation device.
The Traffic bar is shown in the Driving View and your navigation device 
searches for a radio station that carries RDS-TMC information.
These symbols are shown at the top of the traffic sidebar:
Using RDS-TMC traffic information
Changing traffic preferences
Use the Change Traffic preferences button to choose how traffic information 
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Making commuting to work easier
The Home to work or Work to home buttons in the Traffic menu lets you 
check your route to and from work with one tap of a button. When you use 
either of these buttons, your device checks the route for possible delays, and 
if it finds any, provides you with the possibility to avoid them.
The first time you use Home to work, you must set your traffic home and work 
locations, do the following:
You can now use the Home to work and Work to home buttons of the Show...

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2. Tap Show home-work traffic.
3. Tap Work to home.
The route summary screen is shown, with the expected delay shown after the 
trip time.
To see if there is a quicker way home, tap Find alternative then tap Minimize 
traffic delays.
Tip: You can let your device automatically look for alternative routes by 
selecting Automatically minimize delays after every traffic update in the 
Traffic preferences.
Checking traffic incidents in your area
Get an overview of the traffic situation in your area, using...

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Setting the radio frequency for RDS-TMC information
If you know the frequency of a particular radio station you want to use for RDS-
TMC traffic information, do the following to set the frequency manually:
To activate this feature, you must first enable manual tuning. To do this, tap 
the Traffic bar in the Driving View, then tap Change Traffic preferences. Select 
Tune manually by entering a frequency and then tap Done.
Your TomTom device looks for your radio station. If it doesnt find a radio...

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In the example, the Traffic sidebar shows you that there are two incidents 
ahead. Both incidents are traffic jams, the first is 15km ahead and is expected 
to delay you by at least 51 minutes.
To re-plan your route to avoid these incidents, tap the Traffic sidebar to open 
the TomTom traffic menu, then use Minimize traffic delays.
Traffic incidents
Traffic incidents are displayed both on the Driving View and also on the Traffic 
sidebar as small symbols. There are two type of symbols:
• Symbols shown...