For the full list of supported devices, see the TomTom site Prefer an all-in-one unit? More details on our TomTom page. GPS receiver - To work out where you are on the planet, you need a receiver that can be pointed at the open sky.
For more, see our GPS page Using the TomTom Navigator software Navigator is really designed to be used with live location data from a GPS unit - although it can be used stand-alone for route planning or map browsing if required. Controlling the GPS The TomTom Navigator software includes a GPS status screen that allows you to see information on the signal strength of the satellites you're receiving data from, and a display of your long and lat positions, speed and direction see the screenshot to the right.
Real-time Traffic information TomTom Navigator makes use of a real-time travel information service. For more on real-time road information, see our Travel page Speed Cameras If you're using Navigator on the move, you might want to consider adding a database of UK speed cameras - TomTom offer access to camera databases, if you subscribe to their service, but there's a cheaper alternative If you're having problems getting the voices to be recognised by TomTom, try: Go to File Explorer Press the folder selector underneath the start icon Select "My device" on your internal drive.
Open the voices folder. In there you'll need to place the new TomTom voice files. As an example, we've installed John Cleese, and our 'voices' folder contains data You need at least 3 blue bars to get a lock on your position If you get "No GPS device", then either your Pocket PC isn't connected by Bluetooth, or TomTom can see the connection, but doesn't have the appropriate settings.
If you're still having problems, try experimenting with other device types and serial ports until you find something that works perhaps COM3 Still having problems? Installing maps Assuming you have the application installed on your Pocket PC or Windows Mobile device, you can either install maps direct onto your device, or onto a memory card. Here's a summary of how to install UK maps from the TomTom 5 Europe disk set : Start the Setup application on the CD that contains the maps Select "Add Maps" screenshot As you step through, there's an option to install to Pocket PC, or "Advanced" screenshot - If you select "Advanced, there's an option to install to a memory card via a memory card reader , or to a folder on the PC If, when you start TomTom Navigator 5, you see a message about maps not being found, you've probably not installed the right files, or you've installed them to the wrong folder.
Click on the image for a full-screen picture of the GPS screen. These need to be manually copied to the same Pocket PC folder as the one that holds the Navigator map files which are called cline, cnode, cname, etc.
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Submit A Support Request. TomTom Navigator Press Release. Next, open the TomTom drive by double clicking on it. Active Sync users click 'Explore'. Identify the correct the map folder, this will depend on your TomTom version and what maps you have installed. Step 4. This will copy the files to the map directory on the TomTom, alternatively you can drag and drop these files across. Step 5. We're now going to enable the new POI that has just been copied across. Click Done and disconnect your TomTom.
If you can't read the word, click here. Log In Register. POI Edit! As well as the clear route map, you get spoken voice prompts along the way - normally about seconds before a junction, and a repeat when you get to the junction. The messages are pretty accurate, and in our tests, very useful, with messages like "At the roundabout, take the second exit", or "at the end of the road, turn left then turn right".
You also get warnings of which lane to be in, and when you're near your destination. Best of all, if you make a wrong turn, or know a better way, the software re-plans the journey on the fly without any need to touch the Pocket PC - and the planning is pretty intelligent i. While you're moving, the display gives you distance to the next turn, your current speed, arrival time, how long it'll be before you reach the destination, the name of the next road, details of the GPS signal you're receiving, and icons to indicate any overlays on the way.
The application is fully customisable, with a whole load of settings to play with, such as a high-contrast night view complete with stars on the horizon! The TomTom software installs a mini-app in the Pocket PC control panel, that allows you to see information on the signal strength of the satellites you're receiving data from, a snazzy 'log' option that lets you record a journey, and play it back later in real-time, and a display of your long and lat positions, speed and direction see the screenshot to the right.
Below is a screenshot of this part of the application. CF, infrared, serial and Bluetooth connectivity are all supported. We're not quite sure what 2 actually does Version 3 of TomTom Navigator saw the addition of a real-time travel information service. If your Pocket PC has a built-in phone e. If not, you may be able to connect your Pocket PC to a mobile phone using either Bluetooth or Infrared. The phone connects to the TomTom service over the Internet, and downloads information about traffic problems straight into the Pocket PC, which uses the information to update your route.
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