TomTom Xl Live Manual

TomTom XL 

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What’s in the box2.
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What’s in the box
aYour TomTom XLbEasyPortTM holder
cCar chargerdUSB cable
eDocumentation pack 

Before you start3.
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Before you start
Switching on and off
Install your TomTom XL navigation device in your car following the 
instructions in the installation section at the start of this book.
To switch on your navigation device, press and hold the On/Off button until 
you see the start-up screen. The first time you switch on your device, it may 
take a short time to start.
To set up your device you need to answer a few questions by tapping the 
screen.
Device not starting
In rare cases, your TomTom XL...

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Battery notes
The battery in your TomTom XL navigation device charges when you connect 
it to the car charger or to your computer.
When you connect your device to a computer, you are asked if you want to 
connect to the computer. If you select No and then do not tap the screen 
within three minutes, the device will automatically switch off. This happens so 
that the battery can charge faster.
Note: You should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your 
computer and not into a USB hub or...

Safety4.
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Safety
Positioning the dock
Consider carefully where to attach the dock in your car. The dock should not 
block or interfere in any way with the following:
• Your view of the road
• Any of the controls in your car
• Any of your mirrors
• The airbag
You should be able to reach your navigation device easily when it is in the 
dock without leaning or stretching. The diagrams show where you can safely 
attach the dock.
You can attach the dock to the windscreen, side window or use a Dashboard...

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TomTom Safety Alerts
The TomTom Safety Alerts service warns you about a variety of locations 
including:
• Safety camera locations.
• Accident blackspot locations.
• Mobile safety camera locations.
• Average speed camera locations.
• Toll road camera locations.
• Traffic light camera locations.
Important: Regularly connect your navigation device to TomTom HOME to 
update the list of locations for all Safety Alerts. If a wireless connection is 
available for your device, mobile safety camera locations...

Making your first journey5.
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Making your first journeyPlanning a route with your TomTom XL navigation device is easy. To plan a 
route, follow the steps below.
Important: For safety reasons, you should always plan a route before you 
start your journey.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
Note: The buttons on your navigation device are shown in full colour unless 
a button is currently unavailable. For example, the button named Find 
alternative in the Main Menu is not available until you have...