TomTom GO710 TomTom GO - GPS Navigator with Bluetooth User Manual toc US
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Manual 1

Addendum
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Adden
dum Important 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 environmental 
conditions, may impact the operation of your TomTom GO. 
TomTom International B.V. and TomTom, Inc. cannot accept 
any liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS.
Use with Care
Use of TomTom GO 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. TomTom GO must 
not be used in these environments.
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 
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) temperatures. 
Temperatures: Standard operation: -10 C (14 F) to +55 C 
(131 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).
To recycle your TomTom GO unit please see your local 
approved TomTom service center.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA
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 suction mount on their windshield, side or rear 
windows. TomTom Inc. bears no  responsibility for any fines, 
penalties or damage that may be incurred by disregarding this 
notice. While driving in California, TomTom recommends the use 
of its Alternative Mounting Kit, which includes options for 
mounting TomTom devices on the dashboard and using the air 
vents. See www.tomtom.com for more information about this 
mounting option.
Note: this section of the California Vehicle Code applies to 
anyone driving in California, not just California residents.
FCC Information for the User
The device used for this transmitter must not be co-located 
simultaneously operating in conjunction with any other 
transmitter.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
To comply with RF exposure requirements please maintain a 
separation distance of at least 20 cm / 7 inches from any part of 
the product.
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 
THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTAINED 
IN THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED 
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. USE 
TOMTOM GO ONLY WITH THE 
SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD (CAR 
CHARGER) AND AC ADAPTER (HOME 
CHARGER) FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
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Addendum
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manual - may cause interference to radio communications and 
television reception.
It 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 are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. 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. 
• If you are using the equipment with a mains adapter, plug it 
into an outlet which is on a different circuit from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
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 Printing 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
TomTom GO has been tested to – and 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, Concord, MA 01742
Tel: 866 48-6866 option 1 (1-866-4-TOMTOM)
Emissions information for Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la 
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Ctick
N14644
This product displays the Ctick to show it complies 
with all relevant Australian and New Zealand 
regulations.
This Document
Great care was taken in preparing this manual. Constant product 
development may mean that some information is not entirely up-
to-date. The information in this document is subject to change 
without notice.
TomTom International B.V. shall not be liable for technical or 
editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental 
or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use 
of this material. This document contains information protected by 
copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied or 
reproduced in any form without prior written consent from 
TomTom International B.V. 
Part numbers
TomTom GO 910: 4V00.710
TomTom GO 710/510: 4V00.510
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What’s in the box
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EN
What’s 
in the 
box aYour TomTom GO
ARelease button
BMicrophone
CCharging light
DOn/off button
ELight sensor
FReset button
GSpeaker
HMemory card slot*
bWindshield dock
AAudio out connector
BExternal microphone 
connector
CExternal antenna 
connector
DPower connector
ETomTom connector
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What’s in the box
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cHome Dock
AHome charger connector
BUSB connector
dRemote control+
AVolume up/down
BOK button
CArrow buttons
DLeft and right buttons 
EKeyboard button
eCar charger fCarry case
gHome charger hDocumentation pack
iProduct code card jAudio cable+
kExternal microphone lMemory card (SD card)*
* TomTom GO 510/710 only + TomTom GO 910 only
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Before You Start...
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Before 
You 
Start... Everyone Loves TomTom GO
So never leave your GO in your car when 
you’re not using it - it’s an easy target for 
thieves. 
Always take your GO, the windshield mount, 
and the car charger with you; don’t leave any 
TomTom products visible to others.
Always store your GO in the carry case to 
protect the screen.
Back Up Your TomTom GO
It’s always a good idea to make a backup of the 
contents of your TomTom GO. You can make 
a backup using TomTom HOME. 
For more information about TomTom HOME, 
see Using TomTom HOME on page 24.
Take Care of Your TomTom GO
It is important to take care of your GO and to 
clean it correctly. 
• Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your 
GO; do not use any liquid cleaners.
• If your GO gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth. 
• Do not open the casing of your GO under 
any circumstances. Doing so may be 
dangerous and will invalidate your 
warranty.
• Do not use the memory  card (SD card) with 
any device other than a TomTom device. 
Other devices may damage the memory 
card.
• Do not expose your GO 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.
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Getting started
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EN
Getting 
started Switching On
Follow the instructions on the Installation 
Poster to dock your TomTom GO in your car.
The first time you switch on your 
TomTom GO, it may take up to 20 seconds to 
start. To switch off your TomTom GO, press 
and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds.
Setting Up
You have to answer a few questions to set up 
your TomTom GO. Answer the questions by 
tapping the screen. You will use the 
touchscreen for everything you do with your 
GO.
Once you have answered the questions, your 
GO will display the Driving View. The Driving 
View is shown in black and white until your GO 
locates your current position. 
Locating Your Current Position
Your TomTom GO must be outdoors to locate 
your current position. The first time you start 
your GO, it can take up to 5 minutes to find 
your current position. If it takes longer than 5 
minutes, make sure that you are in an open 
place without tall buildings or trees around 
you.
In the future, your position will be found much 
more quickly, normally within a few seconds.
Once your GO has located your current 
position, the Driving View is shown in full color 
and shows your position on the map.
Finding Your Position Faster
To find your position faster, use the home 
dock in combination with TomTom HOME on 
your computer. When connected to the 
Internet, TomTom HOME automatically 
downloads information which helps your GO 
locate your position faster.
For more information about GPS, see How 
Does Navigation Work? on page 26.
Note: Your TomTom GO does not transmit your 
position. You can, however, send your position to 
TomTom Buddies. For more information, visit 
www.tomtom.com/plus
Note: Some vehicles have a heat reflective shield 
embedded in the windshield that may prevent 
TomTom GO from locating your current position. 
If this is a problem in your vehicle, use the 
TomTom External Antenna Kit (available as an 
accessory).
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Making Your First Trip
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EN
Making 
Your 
First 
Trip Planning a route with your TomTom GO is 
very simple. To plan your first route, follow the 
steps below.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu.
2. Tap Navigate to...
3. Tap Address.
When you enter an address, you can 
choose from four options:
•City center - tap this button to set your 
destination as the center of a city or 
town.
•Street and house number - tap this 
button to set an exact address as your 
destination.
•Zip code - tap this button to enter a zip 
code as your destination (UK and the 
Netherlands only).
•Crossing or intersection - tap this 
button to set your destination as the 
point where two streets meet.
For your first trip, we will enter an exact 
address.
4. Tap Street and house number.
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Making Your First Trip
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5. Start by typing the name of the town where 
you want to go.
As you type, the names of the towns that 
match what you have typed are shown. 
When your destination is shown in the list, 
tap the name of the town to set the 
destination.
6. Start to type the name of the street.
As with the name of the town, the names of 
the streets that match what you have typed 
are shown. 
7. Now enter the house number of your 
destination and then tap Done. 
The route is then calculated by your 
TomTom GO.
8. When the route has been calculated, tap 
Done. 
Your TomTom GO will immediately start 
guiding you to your destination with spoken 
instructions and visual instructions on the 
screen.
Note: Before you can plan a route in this way, 
your TomTom GO must first locate your current 
position.
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Driving View
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Driving 
View AButtons to zoom in and zoom out on your 
position.
BYour current position.
CThe name of the next major road, if 
applicable.
DThe next instruction.
This area shows you what to do and when 
you will have to do it.
Tap this area to repeat the last spoken 
instruction and to change the volume.
EThe name of the next street to turn onto.
FInformation about your trip.
Normally this area shows the remaining 
travel time, remaining distance, and arrival 
time. To set which information is displayed, 
tap Status bar preferences in the 
Preferences menu.
GIndicator of the strength of the GPS signal. 
For more information about GPS, see How 
Does Navigation Work? on page 26.
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Menus
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Menus
Main Menu
Tap the screen at any time your TomTom GO 
displays the Driving View to open the Main 
Menu.
•Navigate to...
Tap this button to start planning a route.
•Find alternative...
Tap this button if you want to avoid part of 
your route, travel via a specific location or 
calculate an alternative route.
•TomTom Traffic
Tap this button to enable or disable traffic 
information. For more information, see 
TomTom Traffic on page 22.
•Mobile phone
This button opens the mobile phone menu. 
You can, for example, make calls, and write 
or read messages. For more information, 
see Hands-Free Calling on page 16.
•Change preferences
This button opens the Preferences menu. 
You can change many things about the 
way your TomTom GO looks and operates. 
For more information, see Changing What 
You See on page 13.
Hidden buttons and features
When you first start using your 
TomTom GO, not all of the buttons will be 
displayed in the menu. 
Many buttons and some more advanced 
features are hidden because you will not 
need these features very often.
To show all buttons and features, tap 
Show ALL menu options in the 
Preferences menu.
To hide these buttons again, tap Show 
fewer menu options in the Preferences 
menu.
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Using your TomTom GO
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Using 
your 
TomTo
mGO Using the Map
Every time you use your TomTom GO to plan 
a route, you are using the map. However, you 
can use the map in many other ways.
To open the map, tap Browse map in the Main 
Menu.
Place your finger on the screen and drag it 
across the screen to move the map.
AThe scale bar
BYour current position
CGPS button. 
Tap this button to center the map on your 
current position.
DThe Options button
Use the Options button to set what is 
shown on the map. 
EThe cursor
FThe Find button
Tap this button to find specific addresses 
and Points of Interest on the map.
GThe Cursor button
Tap this button to navigate to the cursor 
position, make a Favorite of the cursor 
position, or find a Point of Interest near the 
cursor position.
HThe zoom bar. 
Change the scale of the map by moving the 
zoom bar up or down.
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Using your TomTom GO
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Changing What You See
In the Main Menu tapChange preferences. 
You can change many things about the way 
the screen looks, for example:
Tap the arrow to open the next page of 
buttons.
Choosing a Voice
Your TomTom GO has two different kinds of 
voices:
• Computer voices
This type of voice is generated by your 
TomTom GO. It gives you spoken 
instructions while you are driving and can 
also read street names, messages and 
traffic warnings aloud.
•Human voices
This type of voice is recorded by an actor. 
It gives you spoken instructions but cannot 
read anything else aloud.
Once you have selected a computer voice, tap 
Speech preferences in the Preferences menu 
to choose the messages that the computer 
voice reads aloud to you.
Use Night 
colors
Tap this button to reduce 
the brightness and use 
darker colors on the 
map.
Turn off 3D 
display
Tap this button to view 
the map from above 
while you are navigating. 
To switch back to the 3D 
view, tap it again.
Enable/
disable POIs
Tap this button to set 
which categories of 
Points of Interest (POIs) 
should be shown on the 
map.
Change 
Voice
You can change the voice 
by tapping Change voice 
in the Preferences menu.
Note: Computer voices are only available on the 
GO 910 and are not available in all languages.
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