How to Use Tomtom Software

TomTom portable GPS units are recognized as accurate and dependable personal navigation devices. They appear in cars, on phones, and in the hands of many wayfaring traveler as they navigate city streets as well as back-country roads. If you are interested in updating the maps installed on your TomTom device or would like to download maps for other geographical regions, it can easily be done using the TomTom's website.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet connection
• TomTom device with its USB or other appropriate cable

1. Download TomTom's HOME software to your computer (see Resources below). Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

2. Connect your TomTom device to the computer with the USB cord and then turn the device on. HOME will open and then ask you to log in using your TomTom account password. Type in your account name and password and click "Enter".

3. HOME automatically checks your device for updates and then allows you to choose whether you want to download a new map or not. You can also use the "Maps" feature to choose the map files displayed on your TomTom Handheld unit.

4. Check the box next to the map you want to install and then click "Update and Install" to download and install your map. You can also cut and paste MP3's from your music files or CD's into this folder so you can play them on your GPS units screen.

5. Click "Done" and then disconnect the device and use it as your normally would.

Tips & Warnings

• If there is not enough space left on your device to download a map, HOME will offer to delete a few items to allow the install to continue.

References

• Download TomTom software