TomTom Xl Referece Guide

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HelpHelp provides an easy way to contact and plan a route to locations that provide emer-
gency services, such as a hospital or to other specialist services.
For example, if you are involved in a car accident, you could use Help to call or find the 
phone number for the nearest hospital and tell them your exact location.
Note: Information may not be available for all services in all countries.
Using Help to phone a local service
You can use Help to plan a route to local services, make contact by phone and inform the 
service about the precise details of your current location.
When you search for a service centre, you are shown a list of the nearest services. Select 
one of the services in the list to view their address and phone number and to see your cur-
rent location on the map.
To use Help to locate an emergency service, contact them by phone and plan a route to 
the emergency service location, do the following:
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
2. Tap help.
3. Tap Phone for help.
4. Select the type of service you require. For this example, tap Nearest hospital.
5. Select a service from the list. The nearest service is shown at the top of the list. For this 
example, tap the one at the top of the list.
Your current location is shown on the map together with the phone number of the serv-
ice. This helps you to explain where you are when you call the service for help.
6. To plan a route from your current location to the service location, tap Navigate there.
Your navigation device starts guiding you to your destination.
Options
Phone for helpTap this button to view the location and contact details for a service.
Drive to helpTap this button to plan a route by car to a service. 
						

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Intro-
ducing 
TomTo
m 
HOMEUsing TomTom HOME you can register and manage your navigation device to receive 
free updates and buy new services.  I t  s  a  g o o d  i d e a  t o  c o n n e c t frequently to HOME so you 
can do the following:
• Download for free the most recent map available for your device, if you connect to 
TomTom HOME within 30 days of buying your device.
• Download for free updates for your device, including Map Share updates and other 
services included with your product.
• Add new items to your device, like maps, voices and POIs, as well as buy TomTom serv-
ices and manage your subscriptions.
• Share your map corrections and other content with the TomTom community.
• Make and restore backups of your device.
• Read the Reference Guide for your device.
When using HOME, you can get help with what you are doing from the HOME Help. You 
can also read about all the other things that HOME can do for you. 
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect to 
HOME.
Installing TomTom HOME
To install TomTom HOME on your computer, do the following:
1. Connect your computer to the internet.
2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable, then switch your device on.
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.
TomTom HOME starts to install.
Note: If HOME does not install automatically, you can download it from tomtom.com/
home. 
						

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Traffic 
infor-
mation 
using 
RDS-
TMCThe Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
Important: The TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver is included with some products and 
is also available as an optional accessory. When the receiver is used with some navigation 
devices, some features may not be available.
The Traffic Message Channel is not available in all countries or regions and is not a 
TomTom Service. TomTom is not responsible for the availability or quality of traffic infor-
mation provided by TMC. To check if TMC is available in your country or region, visit 
tomtom.com.
Your TomTom navigation device can use TMC traffic information to warn you about traffic 
delays along your route and how you can avoid them.
You can attach the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver to your TomTom XL, to view traffic 
congestion and plan routes that avoid heavy traffic.
TMC traffic information, also known as RDS-TMC, is transmitted via an FM radio signal. 
Radio stations in several countries broadcast TMC on the same frequency as their normal 
radio programmes.
Using TMC traffic information
To use TMC traffic information on your TomTom XL, connect the TomTom RDS-TMC Traf-
fic Receiver to the USB connector on yourXL.
As soon as you start receiving traffic information, the traffic sidebar is shown on 
the right side of the Driving View. The traffic sidebar warns you about any traffic 
incidents on your route.
In this example, there is a traffic jam on your route 9 kilometres ahead that will 
cause an expected delay of 38 minutes.
These symbols are shown at the top of the traffic sidebar:
Your XL has the latest RDS-TMC traffic information.
Your XL is waiting to download the latest RDS-TMC traffic information as soon as it 
is available. 
Your XL is searching for a radio station that carries RDS-TMC traffic information.
To find the quickest route to your destination, do the following:
1. Tap the Traffic sidebar. 
						

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2. Tap Minimise delays.
Your device looks for the quickest route to your destination.
The new route may also include traffic delays, or may even be the same route as before.
3. Tap Done.
Traffic incidents
Traffic incidents and warnings are shown on the map, in the Driving View and on the Traf-
fic sidebar.
To find out more about an incident, tap Browse Map in the Main Menu. Tap on a traffic 
incident symbol on the map to see information about that incident. To display information 
about surrounding incidents, use the left and right arrows at the bottom of the screen.
There are two types of incident and warning signs:
• Symbols shown in a red square are traffic incidents. Your navigation device can replan 
to avoid them.
• Symbols shown in a red triangle are weather related. Your device does not replan to 
avoid these warnings.
 Traffic incident symbols and their meaning are shown below:
Weather related symbols and their meaning are shown below:Accident
Road works
One or more lanes closed
Road closed
Traffic incident
Traffic jam
Fog
Rain
Wind
Ice 
						

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Snow
Note: The incident avoided symbol is shown for any traffic inci-
dent that you avoid using the TomTom Traffic Service. 
						

							Addendum16.
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Adden-
dumImportant Safety Notices and Warnings
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides location and 
timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled under the sole 
responsibility of the Government of the United States of America which is responsible for 
its availability and accuracy. Any changes in GPS availability and accuracy, or in environ-
mental conditions, may impact the operation of your TomTom device. TomTom does not 
accept any liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS.
Use with Care
Use of a TomTom device for navigation still means that you need to drive with due care 
and attention. 
Aircraft and Hospitals
Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many hospitals and in 
many other locations. A TomTom device must not be used in these environments.
Taking care of your TomTom device
Do not leave your TomTom device or TomTom accessories on view when you leave your 
car. They may become an easy target for thieves.
We recommend that you use the safety preferences on your TomTom device, where avail-
able. The safety preferences are available in the Preferences menu.
Take care of your TomTom device and clean it correctly.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your device; do not use any liquid cleaners.
• If your device gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth.
• Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dan-
gerous and will invalidate your warranty.
• If your device includes a memory card, do not use the memory card with any device 
other than a TomTom device. Other devices may damage the memory card.
• Do not expose your device to high or low temperatures, which can cause permanent 
damage. For example, don’t leave it in the car on hot summer days or during cold winter 
nights.
Battery
This product uses a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive 
environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high 
temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized 
container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60 C (140 F). Failure to follow these 
guidelines may cause the Lithium-Ion battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite  
						

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and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the 
battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water 
and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of 
the battery, charging will not occur at low (below 0 C/32 F) or high (over 45 C/113 F) tem-
peratures. 
Temperatures: Standard operation: -0 C (32 F) to +45 C (113 F); short period storage: -
20 C (-4 F) to + 60 C (140 F); long period storage: -20 C (-4 F) to +25 C (77 F).
Caution: risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery. If you have a prob-
lem with the battery, please contact TomTom customer support. 
THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED 
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. USE YOUR TOMTOM ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED 
DC POWER LEAD (CAR CHARGER/BATTERY CABLE) AND AC ADAPTER (HOME 
CHARGER) FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
Please use this device with the charger provided.
For replacement chargers, go to tomtom.com for information about approved chargers 
for your device.
To recycle your TomTom unit please see your local approved TomTom service center.
The stated battery life is a maximum possible battery life. The maximum battery life will 
only be achieved under specific atmospheric conditions. The estimated maximum battery 
life is based on an average usage profile.
For tips on extending the battery life, go to the FAQ listed below for your country:
AU: www.tomtom.com/8703 CZ: www.tomtom.com/7509 DE: www.tomtom.com/
7508 DK: www.tomtom.com/9298 ES: www.tomtom.com/7507 FI: www.tomtom.com/
9299 FR: www.tomtom.com/7506 HU: www.tomtom.com/10251 IT: 
www.tomtom.com/7505 NL: www.tomtom.com/7504 PL: www.tomtom.com/7503 PT: 
www.tomtom.com/8029 RU: www.tomtom.com/10250 SE: www.tomtom.com/8704 
UK: www.tomtom.com/7502 US: www.tomtom.com/7510
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA
California Vehicle Code Section 26708 (a) (1) provides that “No persons shall drive any 
motor vehicle with an object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed or applied 
upon the windshield or side or rear windows.” Drivers in California should not use a suc-
tion mount on their windshield, side or rear windows.
Note: this section of the California Vehicle Code applies to anyone driving in California, not 
just California residents.
Minnesota State Legislature Statutes Section 169.71, subdivision 1, section 2 provides that 
“A person shall not drive or operate with any objects suspended between the driver and 
the windshield other than sun visors and rearview mirrors and electronic toll collection 
devices.”
Note: this Minnesota Stature applies to anyone driving in Minnesota, not just Minnesota 
residents.
TomTom Inc. bears no responsibility for any fines, penalties or damage that may be 
incurred by disregarding this notice. While driving in any state with windshield mounting 
restrictions, TomTom recommends the use of the supplied Adhesive Mounting Disk or its 
Alternative Mounting Kit, which includes multiple options for mounting TomTom devices 
on the dashboard and using the air vents. See tomtom.com for more information about 
this mounting option. 
						

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FCC Information for the User
This product contains a transmitter which must not be co-located or simultane-
ously operated in conjunction with any other transmitter.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled envi-
ronment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure 
limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during nor-
mal operation.
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment radiates radio frequency energy and if not used properly - that is, in strict 
accordance with the instructions in this manual - may cause interference to radio commu-
nications and television reception.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver. 
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 
could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
Important
This equipment was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of 
shielded cables and connectors between it and the peripherals. It is important that you use 
shielded cable and connectors to reduce the possibility of causing radio and television 
interference. Shielded cables, suitable for the product range, can be obtained from an 
authorised dealer. If the user modifies the equipment or its peripherals in any way, and 
these modifications are not approved by TomTom, the FCC may withdraw the user’s right 
to operate the equipment. For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by 
the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: “How to Identify and Resolve 
Radio-TV Interference Problems”. This booklet is available from the US Government Print-
ing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No 004-000-00345-4.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Responsible party in North America
TomTom, Inc., 150 Baker Avenue Extension, Concord, MA 01742
Tel: 866 486-6866 option 1 (1-866-4-TomTom) 
						

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CE Marking
This equipment complies with the requirements for CE marking when used in a residential, 
commercial, vehicular or light industrial environment.
R&TTE directive
Hereby, TomTom declares that TomTom personal navigation devices and accessories are 
in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU 
Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be found here: 
www.tomtom.com/legal.
WEEE directive
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product shall not 
be treated as household waste. In line with EU Directive 2002/96/EC for waste 
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this electrical product must not be 
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of this product by 
returning it to the point of sale or to your local municipal collection point for recy-
cling.
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ject to change without notice.
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TomTom N.V. 
						

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