TomTom GO 500 User Manual

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Unpacking
Unpack your TomTom GO box and identify the
contents. The model number of your TomTom
GO can be found on the bottom of the device
itself. You should have:
• TomTom GO (1). Its main features are a
touch-sensitive LCD screen, a power (On/
Off) button, a release button (for removing
TomTom GO from its cradle) and a Secure
Digital (SD) memory card slot (included in GO
500 and GO 300 models).
• A pre-installed SD card (2) (included with
GO 500 and GO 300 models). The GO 700
includes a pre-installed hard disk.
• The component parts (3/4) of a suction-
mount cradle, for attaching to your winds-
creen.
• A DC power lead (5), with 12V cigarette
lighter adaptor. This is the normal way of pro-
viding power to TomTom GO when it’s in your
vehicle.
• An installation poster (6), showing how
to assemble the cradle, how to fix it to your
windscreen and how to insert TomTom GO.
• A carry case (7), for storing TomTom GO
when it’s not in your vehicle.
• A USB data cable (8) for connecting TomTom
GO to a Windows PC or Mac.
• A Microsoft Windows® and Apple
Macintosh® compatible CD (9) containing
documentation and optional extras.
• A Product Code Card (10) for product acti-
vation, support and future map upgrades.
• This Quick Start Guide (11).
• An AC adaptor (12), included for you to
charge and work with TomTom GO even
when it’s not in your vehicle (included with
GO 700 and GO 500 models). Note that this
comes with several international pin adaptors,
for use anywhere in the world. When you use
the adaptor, please make sure it is cooled by
placing it in a ventilated area.
• A remote control (13) (included with GO 700
model), for operating TomTom GO when out
of reach. This is available as an accessory for
GO 700 and GO 500 models.
What's in the box?
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TomTom GO 500 Specifications

General

Auto	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Languages support	Multi
TomTom HD Traffic	Shorten your commute and steer clear of traffic with TomTom’s revolutionary, real-time traffic solution.\\r - More Accurate Reporting: Captures and reports more actual traffic jams to help you avoid delays.\\r - More Road Coverage: Recognizes traffic cond
Map coverage	Australia, New Zealand
Display diagonal	5 \
Display resolution	480 x 272 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Storage media type	Flash
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Form factor	Fixed
Product color	Black, Grey
Text-to-speech message reader	-
Power source type	Battery, Cigar lighter
Battery life (max)	2 h
Cables included	USB
QuickGPSfix	QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you get on the road more quickly.
IQ Routes technology	Despite posted speed limits, traffic traveling along a road at 8 a.m. moves at a different pace than it does at 2 p.m. Actual traffic speed is affected by rush hour, traffic light changes, pedestrian traffic, day of the week, and more. Only TomTom offers
Advanced lane guidance	TomTom provides extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions by showing you which lane to take, so you won’t miss your turn or have to make dangerous lane crossings. Photorealistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use.\\

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	20 mm
Width	142 mm
Height	90 mm
Weight	229 g