Tomtom GO 720 GPS Receiver - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hi
if you go to tomtom's website and plug in the data cable you will be able to update it, there is a fee for updates not sure the exact cost. Here is the link http://www.tomtom.com/page/mapupdateservice

Hope this helps

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Dan

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Are you sure the battery is good in this, low battery voltage can cause all kinds of weird issues.

When the navigation software was replaced, you need to validate / activate the map (previously on your device) again. If your map subscription is (still) valid, you can download a new version of the map and activate it. Otherwise, you'll have to purchase a map (or yearly) subscription, to get the map to use.

Assuming you already have specified where you wish to go, and the device shows the map (of your current location) on the screen, you can touch the screen to see the MENU screen ... then look for (on the Menu screen) a browse map option, and you'll see the route (to your destination) displayed. If you're looking for a list of turn by turn text instructions, e.g. turn right to XXXX street, go for NN miles, etc. you may not find it displayed on your TomTom device.

there are three types of updates that are available for your unit....
Software updates....this is for the unit itself. This updates the software on the unit....kinda like windows on your computer offering you updates.
The second is map updates...these maps are preloaded, and they will need to be purchased.....the 3rd type of free update is actually called "MapShare' corrections...this will update certain corrections on the current map that you have on your unit.

Watch this how to video. Best regards.

register the device, tomtom home will reinstall the original map that was on the unit when new

if it does not proceed when the icon is selected, presume data corruption or in fact no data.
TomTom is renouned for this type of problem.
try rteinstalling the map data from the source.

try a reset first ( small pinhole on rear) put open paperclip end in and gently push the button inside) if this still fails then data installation is the go

The battery is probably useless after extended non use, the batteries do not last long

You cannot see your new 500 on the PC, my drive connect is a net server and this is how you purchase updates from now on.

either voltage overload or faulty usb socket. www.compu-sat.co.uk

When you connect your TomTom (using the TomTom HOME application on your computer) ... and you sign in to your TomTom account, it will automatically do a scan/search to see if there's any update(s) for your TomTom device. If you see the an update (available) for your Navigation software, select it and proceed to download and install it. MapShare updates are also identified and can be selected, downloaded and installed (free). If you're asking whether you can update the map free ... the answer is NO ... not from the TomTom website. You'll have to buy a map update (subscription) and download the new version of the map and install it.

When you have your TomTom device on, and it shows a map (of where you are ... assuming you've got the satellite signals ), your location is indicated by the arrow-head "triangle" symbol (or a "car" (symbol) on the navigation/guidance view. If you need to mark your location (or save your location - as a Favorite in My Places), press and hold to select the location, select the pop-up menu button and select "Add to My Places"

you may have damaged the screen when replacing the battery duw to 'having a go' screen repairs www.compu-sat.co.uk

new maps will not appear in the 'switch maps' list until they are activated. connect to tomtom home to finish installation

Replace it, they do get damaged http://compu-sat.co.uk/repairs%20lcd%20&%20touch%20pads.html

You can turn on (or off) the voice guidance ... to announce the driving instructions. Make sure you select (in your Speaker Preferences) ... the internal speaker ... your Sound is turned ON, your Volume Slider turn up (high), and select (a Voice Preference) as a computer voice... and select the ENABLE Voice option. In Speech Preference, select the situations which you want instructions/directions/warnings to be read out loud.

It seems your map data(base) may have been corrupted. Have you tried restoring the data from your backup ? or you can try running a (fix) disk utility against your (internal or external) storage disk for the GPS ? For instance, connect the GPS to your PC (Windows), and select (highlight) the (internal) "disk" on the GPS device. Under File - Properties, go to the Tools (tab) and run the "Error-Checking" option. Running this utility may fix your map data error. If not, you'll want to get a new map ...

It may be likely that the "registration" matter is related to the map ... and not the GPS device ... that one can register (as the owner) when the device is purchased new ... to get and load the latest map. If this assumption is correct, your device would start up but not even get to the "driving screen" ... because there's no (valid) map. You can first try to register the GPS device (on tomtom.com) against your name, etc., and opt to purchase a map (of your choice). With this purchase, you will download the map (software and data), and an activation code to validate the map. After that you should be able to use the GPS device (for that purchased map). If you'd like additional instructions/options, let me know how I can reach you by email.