20 Most Recent Tomtom GO 700 GPS Receiver - Page 4 Questions & Answers

If battery gas been completely flat, you will need to hold the power button for a few seconds

It is normally done under 'Change preference' (look for Spanner image Icon) -> Scroll right Arrow until 'Change language' (look for Flags image Icon) -> Select --> Select an Voice
Just look for the graphic when you bring the menu up as it will be in whatever language!
Hope it helps: let me know how you go.

Most GPS problems - Hangs, frozen screens, problems acquiring satellites, ETC, can be attributed to the device not having the latest firmware installed.
This firmware enables it to communicate with the satellites - but if they aren't speaking the same language they get confused easily. For Garmin GPS Automotive units, Garmin has you do the following before sending it in for repairs:
1 - SOFT RESET
2 - HARD RESET (CLICK HERE to see instructions for either reset)
3 - UPDATE the device using their WebUpdater software (CLICK HERE for that) Garmin is the only company that offers repairs AFTER the warranty has expired. They offer a FLAT RATE REPAIR service for units no longer in warranty. For Other GPS units please consult your owner's manual or their support site - as each model - and even manufacture dates - can lead to different reset procedures. TomTom
NAVIGON
MAGELLAN NEXTAR does NOT offer any types of Firmware or map upgrades or repair services. Instead - they have an exchange program to update to a new UNIT for around the same price as a repair would be. CLICK HERE for more on that. WARRANTY on most GPS devices is 1 year from the date of purchase.

Broken screens are considered ABUSE - and not covered under warranty.

Finally - If your unit is on the charger for HOURS, You've tried both the car AND USB type charger, and you turn it on... it stays on for a minute (or so) then powers down or never comes on at all - the battery has lost it's ability to hold a charge and must be replaced. Looking around YouTube - you can get a tutorial on how to CAREFULLY crack open just about any GPS. The tool(s) necessary typically are included with the battery purchase. Typically batteries run about $25 +/-. NiCd batteries are meant to be energized once a month so they keep active, and don't build up deposits that lead to their premature failure.

I hope this was helpful for you.

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hi try a soft reset, first make sure your battery is full. if you use a sd card, remove it. push reset button on bottomside of your tomtom, its in the middle next to "reset" push it with a small pin, paperclip or something, for at least 15 seconds. after that push on/off button for minimum 5 seconds. if used push back sd card. good luck

not sure but try an other device on the car plug to see if it works??????????? could be the plug.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_a_tomtom_battery

I had this problem. had it plugged in charging and then pressed the the reset and the power button at the same time for about 30-50 seconds and then after that pressed the power button and so far so good

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To remove this problem, try to recalibrate your screen.(see your device's manual for instructions)
If this doesn't help then take your device to the service center for possible internal faulty.
Good Luck and have a nice day

You will need to send it to Tomtom now -it most likely fried the hdd.

Make sure you are not under any structure such as a car port that will block the signal. The unit must be able to see the sky to receive signals

You can downoald the user's manual from here:
http://www.tomtom.com/support/support.php?ID=3&Language=4
To change the home address, tap on the screen to get the menu. then tap on the "preferences" icon. tap on the blue arrow until you see the icon labeled "Change Home Location". Then you can choose to enter and address for your home location, or one of your favorites or a recent destination, or a Poin Of Interest, etc..

Hello :

Try first to update the software of your GPS . If that didn't solve the problem and since the button doesn't work I advice you to take it to the service for repairing .

good luck .

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Have you tried leaving it on charge then doing what you want to do ? as the internal battery may be naff

Go here http://www.tomtom.com/products/product.php?ID=77&Language=4

Go Here http://www.tomtom.com/services/service.php?id=11

Here http://www.tomtom.com/page/mapupdateservice

• Try to check if there is a signal if there is non try to acquire signal.
• Or you can try to download a new firmware for your GPS.
  

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It sounds as if it needs to go to a sat-nav doctor

Had mine open just yesterday to see how difficult it would be to replace the battery, so I had the same experience reconnecting the ribbon. You first need to make sure that the little gray release tabs at either end of the connector are in the up position, then , where the ribbon is creased, you need to straighten it slightly. This will allow you to stand the screen up a bit straighter and make access to the connector easier. The end of the ribbon gets inserted on the top side of the little gray strip that you see running the width if the connector.with the ribbon inserted you then need to carefully push the little gray tabs back down into the locked position (flat with the top of the connector). Make sure the ribbon is straight and fully inserted, and don't forget to plug the speaker connector back in. try searching TomTom replacement battery on line and you should find excellent directions & photos on the entire procedure. Good luck.