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The TomTom ONE third edition offers traffic updates, Bluetooth hands-free calling and MapShare, a feature that allows users to edit details of their maps. This GPS device comes installed with a map of North America; however, you may want to add a map for another area, such as Australia, South America or Europe. After purchasing your map, you can install it using the free TomTom HOME software, which facilitates data transfer between the device and your computer.
Step 1
Download the free TomTom HOME application (see Resources). Choose 'Save File,' and follow all on-screen prompts to complete installation of the program. Leave the program open. If you already have TomTom HOME saved to your computer, open the program from the start menu.
Step 2
Connect the ONE to the computer using its USB cable. Click the 'Back up and Restore' option in HOME's main menu. Click 'Back up my device,' then 'Back up now.' Wait for the back up to complete, and click 'Done.'
Step 3
Click 'Log in' from the HOME main menu to enter your TomTom account. Click 'Update my device' if the program does not recognize the map you have purchased and downloaded.
Step 4
Click on the map you want to install, then click the check box next to 'Update and install.' The map downloads to the GPS device. Click 'Done' when this finishes. Disconnect the TomTom from the USB cable.
Switch to the European map by tapping 'Manage maps' on the GPS' preference menu, then 'Switch map.'
Tip
- To purchase a European map for the TomTom ONE 3rd edition, visit this page on the TomTom site: http://www.tomtom.com/products/maps/select.php?D=29
Warning
- Do not remove the TomTom from the computer during data transfer. This can cause incomplete data to be uploaded to the device.
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TomTom XL GPS devices come with a specific map and software version pre-installed on the GPS' internal disk. You can upgrade or update the map that is currently on your TomTom XL. TomTom offers customers the 'Latest map guarantee' which allows them to download the most current map for their GPS device for free. All map upgrades are managed in the TomTom Home software interface. You can install updated or purchased maps in the software interface.
Step 1
Download the TomTom HOME software (see Resource). Follow the prompts to install the software on your computer. Once installed, select your country when prompted and accept the license agreement.
Step 2
Connect the TomTom XL GPS to the computer with a USB cable. The Home software will open when it detects the connected device, if the software isn't already open.
Step 3
Click 'Log in' in the Home interface. Log in to your TomTom account, or press 'Create account.' Home automatically searches for updates for your TomTom XL GPS device.
Step 4
Step 5
Power on the TomTom XL GPS. If the TomTom prompts you to connect to the computer, tap 'Yes' on the GPS screen.
Step 6
Press 'Link device' when prompted to link the TomTom GPS to your TomTom account.
Step 7
Click 'Update and install' to upgrade the TomTom XL with the latest map and software updates. After the update is complete, TomTom Home will restart the device.
Step 8
Tap 'Yes' on the TomTom device screen when prompted to connect to the computer. Home may then install more updates, or prompt you to purchase additional maps.
Purchase additional maps that are compatible with the XL (optional). Home automatically lists all maps available for the XL, select a map product and click 'Checkout.' Follow the prompts to purchase the map with a debit or credit card, and install it in the Home interface.