Contents

Welcome to navigation with TomTom
What's new
- New in this release
- Video workshops
Get going
- Installing in your car
- Positioning the device
- Switching on and off
- Setting up
- GPS reception
- Sending information to TomTom
- Memory card slot
- Device not starting
- Charging your device
- Caring for your START
What's on the screen
- The map view
- The guidance view
- The route bar
  - Distances and the route bar
- The quick menu
- Navigation buttons
- Main Menu smaller buttons and symbols
- Volume control
- Using gestures
- Changing the text and button size
- Reordering the Main Menu buttons
Syncing using TomTom MyDrive
- About TomTom MyDrive
- Logging in to your TomTom account
- Setting a destination using MyDrive
- Planning a route with stops using MyDrive
- Showing a planned destination in My Drive
- Clearing a MyDrive destination
- Deleting a MyDrive destination from My Places
- Finding and syncing locations using MyDrive
- Syncing My Places locations with MyDrive
- Importing a community POI list - MyDrive - NOT CONNECTED
- Deleting a community POI list
- Importing a track GPX file
- Deleting a track GPX file
- Saving and restoring your personal navigation information
Quick search
- Choosing which search to use
- Using quick search
  - About search
  - Entering search terms
  - Working with search results
  - About postcodes
  - About mapcodes
  - List of POI type icons
- Planning a route using quick search
  - Using destination prediction
  - Planning a route to an address
  - Planning a route to a city centre
  - Planning a route to a POI
  - Planning a route to a POI using online search
  - Planning a route using the map
  - Planning a route using My Places
  - Planning a route using coordinates
  - Planning a route using a mapcode
  - Planning a route in advance
  - Finding a car park
  - Finding a petrol station
Step by step search
- Choosing which search to use
- Using step by step search
  - About search
  - Entering search terms
  - Working with search results
  - About postcodes
  - List of POI type icons
- Planning a route using step by step search
  - Using destination prediction
  - Planning a route to an address
  - Planning a route to a POI
  - Planning a route to a city centre
  - Planning a route to a POI using online search
  - Planning a route using the map
  - Planning a route using My Places
  - Planning a route using coordinates using step by step search
  - Planning a route in advance
  - Finding a car park
  - Finding a petrol station
Changing your route
- The Current Route menu
- Avoiding a blocked road
- Avoiding part of a route
- Finding an alternative route
- Types of route
- Avoiding features on a route
- Avoiding an incident or route feature using the route bar
- Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu
- Adding a stop to your route using the map
- Deleting a stop from your route
- Skipping the next stop on your route
- Reordering stops on a route
My Routes
- About My Routes
- About GPX and ITN files
- Saving a route
- Navigating using a saved route
- Navigating to a stop on a saved route
- Adding a stop to a saved route using the map
- Recording a track
- Navigating using a track
- Deleting a route or a track from My Routes
- Exporting tracks to a memory card
- Importing routes and tracks from a memory card
Map Share
- About Map Share
- Creating a map change report
- Creating a map change report from a marked location
- Types of map change
Traffic
- About RDS-TMC
- Looking at traffic on the map
- Looking at traffic on your route
- Traffic incidents
- Approaching a traffic jam warning
- Avoiding a traffic jam on your route
- Selecting a faster route
- Advanced Lane Guidance
- Time-dependent speed limits
Speed Cameras
- About speed cameras
- Crossing into another area or country
- Speed camera warnings
- Changing the way you are warned
- Updating locations for cameras and hazards
Danger Zones
- About danger zones
- Crossing into another area or country
- Danger zone warnings
- Changing the way you are warned
- Updating locations for danger zones
My Places
- About My Places
- Setting your home or work location
- Changing your home location
- Adding a location from My Places
- Add a location to My Places from the map
- Adding a location to My Places using search
- Adding a location to My Places by marking
- Deleting a recent destination from My Places
- Deleting a location from My Places
- Using community POI lists
Settings
- Appearance
  - Display
  - Route Bar
  - Guidance view
  - Automatic Zoom
  - Motorway exit previews
- Voices
- Maps
- Route Planning
- Sounds and Warnings
- Language and Units
- System
- Help
Getting Help
- Help
Product certification
- Finding product certification information on your device
Updating using MyDrive Connect
- About MyDrive Connect
- TomTom account
- Setting up MyDrive Connect
Addendum
Copyright notices

TomTom START 50 User's Manual

TomTom START 50 Navigation System manual cover

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Year 2016

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TomTom START 50 Navigation System Specification

The TomTom START 50 Navigation System is a sophisticated GPS device designed for delivering reliable navigation assistance. It features a 5-inch resistive touchscreen with a 480 x 272 pixel resolution, providing clear map displays and easy interaction. The device is equipped with 8GB of internal memory, allowing for extensive map storage, and supports microSD card expansion for additional capacity. Pre-installed with lifetime maps, the START 50 ensures users have access to the latest road changes and points of interest across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The navigation system includes IQ Routes technology, which optimizes routes based on real-time traffic data to provide faster and more efficient travel paths. Advanced lane guidance assists drivers in navigating complex junctions and interchanges with ease. The START 50 utilizes a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for accurate positioning and quick satellite acquisition. It supports TomTom Map Share, enabling users to make map corrections and benefit from updates shared by the TomTom community. The device is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, offering up to 2 hours of autonomous operation. It connects to vehicles using a standard micro USB port for power and data transfer. The TomTom START 50 is designed with a user-friendly interface, featuring simplified menu structures and intuitive controls to enhance the user experience. Its compact design and easy-to-mount system make it a practical choice for a wide range of vehicles. The device also supports voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, ensuring safe and hands-free navigation for drivers. Overall, the TomTom START 50 Navigation System combines essential navigation features with user-friendly design, making it an excellent choice for everyday drivers seeking reliable and up-to-date route guidance.

TomTom START 50 Navigation System F.A.Q.

How do I update the maps on my TomTom START 50?

To update the maps on your TomTom START 50, connect the device to your computer, open the TomTom MyDrive Connect application, and follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest maps.

My TomTom START 50 is not turning on. What should I do?

Ensure the device is charged by connecting it to a power source. If it still doesn't turn on, perform a soft reset by holding the power button for at least 20 seconds until you see the TomTom logo.

How can I reset my TomTom START 50 to factory settings?

To reset your TomTom START 50 to factory settings, go to Settings > System > Reset. Note that this will erase all personal data and restore default settings.

Why is my TomTom START 50 not acquiring GPS signals?

Ensure that your device has a clear view of the sky and is not obstructed by tall buildings or other structures. If the problem persists, try resetting the GPS by turning off the device and then turning it back on.

How do I plan a route with multiple stops on my TomTom START 50?

To plan a route with multiple stops, go to the main menu and select 'Plan a Route'. Add your destination, then select 'Add Stop' to include additional locations.

Can I use voice commands with my TomTom START 50?

The TomTom START 50 does not support voice commands. You need to use the touchscreen interface to interact with the device.

What should I do if my TomTom START 50 freezes during navigation?

If your device freezes, perform a soft reset by holding down the power button for at least 20 seconds. This should restart the device and resolve the issue.

How can I change the language on my TomTom START 50?

To change the language, go to Settings > Language & Units > Language, and select your preferred language from the list.

Is it possible to customize the map view on my TomTom START 50?

Yes, you can customize the map view by accessing the Settings menu and selecting 'Appearance'. From there, you can adjust the map color, show or hide points of interest, and more.

How do I perform a software update on my TomTom START 50?

Connect your TomTom START 50 to your computer and open the MyDrive Connect application. Follow the instructions to check for and install available software updates.