TomTom START User Manual

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About My Routes
My Routes provides an easy way to save and retrieve routes and tracks.
You may want to use My Routes in one or more of the following situations:
 While working - Your job involves driving several routes with multiple stops on a daily basis.
Your routes can change and you need to be flexible and be able to change the order of your
stops or change the planned route.
 While on holiday - You are going on holiday and want to plan and save a route. Your route
includes scenic roads, stops at various hotels, and other places like tourist attractions.
 While touring - You want to follow a tour you have downloaded from the Internet, or drive a
route another user has shared with you.
 While commuting to work - You want to add one or two regular stops between home and work.
Your route back home in the evening is the reverse of your route to work in the morning.
Routes can be created and saved on your START or in MyDrive. You can also use a tool such as Tyre
Pro to create and edit routes and tracks.
About routes and tracks
The term "route" includes two types of route from one place to another:
 Routes have a starting point and a destination, and perhaps some stops. Your device calculates
your preferred type of route between all these points, for example, the fastest or most eco-
nomical. You can edit a route by, for example, adding stops or moving the starting point. Routes
can be imported but cannot be exported from your device.
 Tracks also have a starting point and a destination, but have no stops. Your route follows the
track as closely as possible, ignoring your preferred type of route and traffic conditions. You can
only edit tracks using tools such as Tyre Pro. Tracks can be imported and exported from your
device.
Tip: Tracks have a dotted arrow!
About GPX and ITN files
GPX files (GPS exchange format)
GPX files contain a very detailed recording of where you have been on your track, including any
off-road locations. GPX files become tracks after import.
Using GPX files
There are several things you can do with your GPX file:
My Routes

TomTom START Specifications

General

Auto	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Form factor	Handheld/Fixed
Product color	Black
Display diagonal	3.5 \
Display resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Native aspect ratio	4:3
Power source type	Battery, Cigar lighter
Battery life (max)	2 h
Battery technology	-
Spoken street names	Keep your eyes on the road while your GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names.
Storage media type	Flash
Compatible memory cards	Not supported
Internal storage capacity	2 GB
Cables included	USB
Map coverage	Western Europe
Plug & Go	Your device couldn't be simpler to use - just plug in and tap the touch screen. You will be on your way quickly with preloaded maps and our intuitive user interface.
QuickGPSfix	QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you get on the road more quickly.
Speeding alert	Alerts you when you’re speeding, even if you're not in navigation mode.
Integrated mounting	A convenient foldaway mount that’s integrated with your device, so it’s always there when you need it. It attaches easily to your windscreen. And using the optional mounting disk, you can turn it upside down and position it on your dashboard too, where th
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
Latest map guarantee	When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device. Latest Map Guarantee is available via TomTom HOME.
Frequent destinations	You can choose icons for your most frequent destinations and add your own text. This makes your navigation experience truly your own with even easier and quicker navigation to the places you go most often.
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.\\
Rich Points of Interest	Your pre-installed map has Points of Interest from gas stations to hotels, so you are sure to find what you want. You can now also download additional POIs from TomTom HOME.

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	20 mm
Width	94 mm
Height	81 mm
Weight	125 g