TomTom GO 500 User Manual

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Switching on for the first time
Starting up
1. Refer to your installation poster for setup
instructions.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions, using your
finger on the touchscreen to select your
preferences.
Using TomTom GO
Note: Your TomTom GO does not transmit your location,
so others cannot use it to track you while driving.
TomTom GO starts by displaying the navigation
view. The screen will appear in black and white
until your TomTom GO locates your current
position. Once this is done, the navigation view
is shown in full colour. In future, your position
will be found much faster, normally within a few
seconds. Everything on TomTom GO can be
accomplished easily using just your finger on the
touchscreen. Importantly, you can bring up the
main options menu by tapping your
finger somewhere in the middle of the screen.
Note: When you use the GO for the first time we advise
you to make a backup of your SD card using the backup
option on the CD.
As with many of the menus in TomTom GO, there
are more options than can be shown on one
screen. Try tapping on
a few times, to cycle
through all the different things you can do.
Note that this image of the main menu may vary
per model and region.

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