Contents

Before you start
- Switching on
- Setting up
- Troubleshooting
- Take care of your TomTom
- Light sensor
- Link night view to headlights
Driving View
Making your first trip
- Arrival times
- What are the other navigation options?
- Planning a route in advance
- More information about a route
Finding alternative routes
- Why change the route?
Menus
- Main menu
Sounds and voices
- How do I change the volume level?
- Changing the volume automatically
- Selecting a voice
Using the car stereo
- Switching to audio
- Using the radio
- Using an iPod and USB storage devices
- Back eye camera
Browse map
- Cursor button
TomTom Map Share
- TomTom Map Share community
- Map updates
- Making a map update
- Marking a map error while on the move
- Receiving the latest map updates
- Changing my preferences for map updates
- Map update categories
Help me!
- How do I use Help me! to call a local service?
- Options
Favorites
- What are Favorites?
- How can I create a Favorite?
- How can I use a Favorite?
- How can I delete a Favorite?
- How can I change the name of a Favorite?
Points of Interest
- Showing POIs on the map
- Calling a POI
- Navigating to a POI
- Managing POIs
  - Why would I want to create my own POIs?
- How can I create my own POIs?
- How can I set warnings for POIs?
Itinerary Planning
- What is an Itinerary?
- When would I use an Itinerary?
- Creating an Itinerary
- Following an Itinerary
- Organizing an Itinerary
- Start Using an Itinerary
Hands-free calling
- Connecting to Your Phone
- Setting up TomTom Services
- Your Phone Book
- Making a Call
- Receiving a call
- Auto-Answer
- Sharing your TomTom
- Mobile phone menu
Preferences
- Hidden buttons and features
- Use night colors / Use day colors
  - Can my TomTom make this change automatically?
- Show POI on map
- Safety preferences
  - What happens when I use the Turn off map display option?
- Voice preferences
- Turn off sound / Turn on sound
  - Can I still use my TomTom to make hands-free calls when the sound is turned off?
- Volume preferences
- Manage Favorites
- Change Home location
  - Do I need to use my actual home address for the Home location?
  - Why should I set a Home location?
- Manage maps
- Manage POIs
- Change car symbol
- Change 2D/3D display / Turn on 2D display
- Compass preferences
- Change map colors
- Brightness preferences
- Status bar preferences
- Automatic zooming
- Quick menu preferences
- Guided tours
- Name preferences
- Set units
- Operate left-handed / Operate right-handed
- Keyboard preferences
- Planning preferences
- Toll road preferences
- Set owner
- Show GPS status
- Do not ask arrival time
- Start-up preferences
- Bluetooth preferences
- Disable wireless data / Enable wireless data
- Send/Receive files
- My TomTom account
- Battery saving preferences
- Change language
- Set clock
- Hide tips / Show tips
- Reset factory settings
TomTom Traffic
- Setting up TomTom Traffic
- Using TomTom Traffic
- Changing traffic preferences
- The Traffic sidebar
- Making commuting to work easier
- Checking traffic incidents in your area
- Traffic incidents
- Traffic menu
Traffic information using RDS-TMC
- The Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
- Using RDS-TMC traffic information
- Changing traffic preferences
- Making commuting to work easier
- Checking traffic incidents in your area
- The Traffic sidebar
- Traffic incidents
- Traffic menu
Introducing TomTom HOME
- Installing TomTom HOME
- MyTomTom Account
Addendum
- Important Safety Notices and Warnings
  - Global Positioning System
  - Use with Care
  - Aircraft and Hospitals
- Battery
- SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA
- FCC Information for the User
  - Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
  - Radio and Television Interference
  - Important
- FCC Declaration of Conformity
  - Tested to comply with FCC Standards for Home or Office Use
  - Responsible party in North America
  - Emissions information for Canada
- CE Marking
- R&TTE directive
- WEEE directive
- C-tick
- This Document
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TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 User's Manual

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TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 Navigation System Specification

The TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 Navigation System is a sophisticated in-car GPS device designed to enhance driving efficiency and safety. It integrates advanced navigation features with a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicles. The system is equipped with a high-resolution touchscreen display, ensuring clarity and ease of use while accessing various functionalities. It supports real-time traffic updates, allowing users to avoid congestion and select optimal routes. The ECLIPSE II AVN4429 uses TomTom's IQ Routes technology, which analyzes historical speed data to provide accurate travel time predictions and efficient route planning.

The device includes comprehensive mapping coverage, featuring detailed maps of North America with regular updates to ensure accuracy. Its intuitive voice-guided navigation enables hands-free operation, enhancing driver concentration on the road. The system is also compatible with Bluetooth, allowing for seamless integration with smartphones for hands-free calling and audio streaming. Additionally, the AVN4429 supports multimedia playback, providing entertainment options through its DVD/CD player and USB port for external media.

The navigation unit is engineered with a compact design, ensuring it fits seamlessly into a vehicle's dashboard, and is constructed with durable materials to withstand varying environmental conditions. It also features an SD card slot for easy map updates and additional storage. Overall, the TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 Navigation System combines cutting-edge navigation technology with practical multimedia functions, making it an ideal choice for drivers seeking reliability and enhanced functionality in their in-car navigation systems.

TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 Navigation System F.A.Q.

How do I update the maps on my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 Navigation System?

To update the maps, connect your device to a computer with internet access, open the TomTom Home software, and follow the prompts to download and install available updates.

What should I do if my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 is not acquiring a GPS signal?

Ensure your device has a clear view of the sky, check for any available software updates, and perform a GPS reset via the device settings menu.

How can I reset my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 to factory settings?

To reset to factory settings, navigate to the 'Settings' menu, select 'System', and choose 'Factory Reset'. Confirm your selection to proceed.

Why is my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 screen not responding to touch?

If the screen is unresponsive, try a soft reset by holding the power button until the device restarts. If the issue persists, ensure the screen is clean and free from debris.

Can I plan a route with multiple stops on my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429?

Yes, you can plan a route with multiple stops by using the 'Plan Route' feature and adding additional destinations in the 'Add Stop' section.

How do I change the language on my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 Navigation System?

To change the language, go to the 'Settings' menu, select 'Language', and choose your preferred language from the list provided.

What should I do if my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 keeps rebooting or freezing?

Perform a soft reset by holding the power button until the device restarts. If the problem continues, check for software updates via TomTom Home.

How can I improve the battery life of my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429?

To improve battery life, reduce screen brightness, disable Bluetooth when not in use, and ensure the device is turned off when not needed.

Is it possible to use my TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 indoors?

The device is designed for outdoor use, as it requires a clear view of the sky to acquire GPS signals. It may not function properly indoors.

How do I pair my phone with the TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 for hands-free calling?

Enable Bluetooth on your phone and the navigation device, search for devices, and select the TomTom ECLIPSE II AVN4429 from the list to pair. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the process.