TomTom Xl Live Manual

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							Installation1.
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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 navigation device may not start correctly or 
may stop responding to your taps.
First, check that the battery is properly charged. To charge the battery, 
connect your device to the car charger. It can take up to 2 hours to fully charge 
the battery.
If this does not solve the problem, you can reset the device. To do this, press 
and hold the On/Off button for 15 seconds and release the button when your 
device begins to restart.
Charging your TomTom XL
Before you use your XL for the first time, it’s a good idea to charge it fully. 
The battery in your TomTom XL navigation device charges when you connect 
it to the car charger or to your computer.
There is no charging light on your XL. To check the battery status and see 
when your XL is charging, switch on your device and tap the bottom right-
hand corner of the screen in the Driving View. The battery status is shown on 
the next page.
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 USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 
						

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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 USB port on a keyboard or monitor.
GPS reception
When you first start your TomTom XL navigation device, the device may need 
a few minutes to determine your GPS position and show your current position 
on the map. In future, your position will be found much faster, usually within 
a few seconds.
To ensure reception of a strong GPS signal, you should use your device 
outdoors. Large objects such as tall buildings can sometimes interfere with 
reception.
Take care of your device
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you leave the car or they may become an easy target for thieves.
You can set a password for your device which must be entered every time you 
start it.
It is important to take care of your device.
• Your device is not designed for use in extreme temperatures and any such 
exposure may cause permanent damage.
• Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so 
may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
• Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any 
liquid cleaners. 
						

							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 
Mount Disk to attach the dock to your dashboard. TomTom also offers 
alternative mounting solutions for your TomTom navigation device. For more 
information about Dashboard Mount Disks and alternative mounting 
solutions, go to www.tomtom.com/accessories.
Installing the dock
Make sure that both the holder and your window are clean and dry.
1. Press the suction cup firmly against the window on an area where the glass 
is flat.
2. Twist the base of the EasyPort holder in a clockwise direction to lock the 
holder in place.
For detailed instructions, check the installation section at the start of this 
manual.
Safety preferences
We recommend using the safety preferences to make your driving as safe as 
possible. The safety preferences include, for example, the following options:
• Hide most menu options when driving
• Show safety reminders
• Warn when driving faster than allowed 
						

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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 can be sent to your 
device using a wireless connection.
When a safety camera location is shown on the map, a warning sound is 
played to warn you that you are approaching an area where a safety camera 
is located.
If you discover a location that has a safety camera but you receive no warning, 
you can report the new location to TomTom using your XL. 
						

							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 planned a route.
2. Tap Navigate to...
3. Tap Address.
When you enter an address, you can choose from the following options:
•City centre - tap this button to set your destination as the centre of a city 
or town.
•Street and house number - tap this button to set an exact address as your 
destination.
•Postcode - tap this button to enter a postcode as your destination.
Note: You can enter a postcode for any country. In some countries, postcodes 
are detailed enough to identify a house on their own. In other countries you 
can enter a postcode to identify a town or area. You will then have to enter a 
street and house number.