#Tomtom mouse coordinates how to#
#Tomtom mouse coordinates install#
#Tomtom mouse coordinates Pc#
#Tomtom mouse coordinates plus#

This will copy the files to the map directory on the TomTom, alternatively you can drag and drop these files across. Now navigate to the map folder that you located above and press CTRL V. Select the files by clicking on them and press CTRL C.

#Tomtom mouse coordinates install#

Open the window containing the POI (OV2 and or BMP files) that you want to install from step 1 above. It may look like : Great_Britain-Map', 'Western_Europe-Map', 'United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' or 'United States' etc. Identify the correct the map folder, this will depend on your TomTom version and what maps you have installed. Next, open the TomTom drive by double clicking on it.

#Tomtom mouse coordinates Pc#

Alternatively you could remove the SD card and plug it directly into an SD card reader connected to your PC, TomTom Pocket PC users can use the SD card method or conenct via Microsoft's ActiveSync. If the TomTom doesn't show up here, check your usb cable, try restarting TomTom or try plugging it into another USB socket on the PC. Open 'My Computer' and you should see a collection of drives and devicesįind the TomTom drive, it's usually labeled 'TomTom' and it may have a TomTom icon. If you've installed TomTom Home on your PC it may start up now, you can close and ignore TomTom Home as we won't be using it. Plug the TomTom into your PC with the USB cable and power it up. Keep the window open or place these POI files in easy reach on your desktop. Make note where your POIS are stored as you'll be copying them across later. speedcams.bmp) - not required but if there's one available we'll want to copy this file too, it'll always have the same name as the main ov2 file. speedcams.ov2) - this is the main poi file that we want to copy.Īn optional bitmap image (e.g. Lets take a look at what a typical POI set might look like.

#Tomtom mouse coordinates how to#

Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.Here's a quick beginners guide on how to install POI files to your TomTom Navigator or TomTom running PocketPC PDA. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination.

#Tomtom mouse coordinates plus#

Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using.Ī route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.Select a suggestion for your destination.Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Towns and roads are shown on the left, POIs are shown on the right. You can continue typing or select a suggestion. As you type in the coordinates, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered.Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not recognised by your TomTom Rider. Degrees, minutes and seconds, for example:.For locations west of the 0 meridian and locations south of the equator, use a minus sign (-) before the coordinate. Tip: For decimal values you don't have to use a letter to indicate the latitude and longitude. You can enter any of these coordinate types: Tip: The example coordinates shown on the screen are your current latitude and longitude.

Select the type of search button to the right of the search box.

The search screen opens with the keyboard showing.

Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.

To plan a route using a pair of coordinates, do the following: Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving.

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