TomTom GO 700 Support Question
TomTom GO 700 Support Question
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Question posted by csurber11 on December 14th, 2012
What Do I Do When My Tomtom Can Never Find A Valid Gps Signal?
No matter where we are it can never find a gps signal.
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Answer #2: Posted by madushika on January 16th, 2023 11:43 PM
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There are a few things you can try if your TomTom device is having difficulty finding a valid GPS signal:
- Make sure that the device is properly positioned. The GPS receiver needs a clear view of the sky, so it should be placed on the dashboard or windshield of your vehicle.
- Check the device's settings. Make sure that the GPS receiver is turned on and that the correct settings are selected for your location and mode of transportation.
- Try updating the device's software. Sometimes software updates can improve GPS performance.
- Check for any physical damage to the device. If the device has been dropped or exposed to water, it may be damaged and in need of repair.
- Check if there are any tall buildings or obstacles around you that may be blocking the satellite signal, move to a different location if possible.
- Try restarting the device, or doing a factory reset.
- If none of the above steps worked, you may need to contact TomTom customer support for further assistance, or consider taking the device to a professional for repair.
It's important to note that GPS signals can be affected by a variety of factors, including weather conditions, the location of tall buildings or trees, and even solar flares. If your device is unable to find a valid GPS signal, it may be that the signal is temporarily blocked. Be patient and try again later, if the problem persists, then you can try the above-mentioned steps to troubleshoot the issue.
Related TomTom GO 700 Manual Pages
Quick Start Guide - Page 1
... Remote control Docking shoe
Installation Assembly
4 Connecting to your phone
18
4 Using GO 700 or GO 500
18
5
6 More information
20
6 TomTom PLUS
20
General information
20
7
7
Switching on for the first time
8
Starting up
8
Using TomTom GO
8
Using the remote control
9
How to plan your first route
10
Helping with your journey...
Quick Start Guide - Page 2
... map upgrades. • This Quick Start Guide (11). • An AC adaptor (12), included for you to your vehicle (included with GO 700 and GO 500 models). Unpacking
Unpack your TomTom GO can be found on the bottom of reach. Its main features are a
touch-sensitive LCD screen, a power (On/ Off) button...
Quick Start Guide - Page 3
... Speaker
7. Release button
4. USB-connector
9. We recommend that you do not leave TomTom GO in direct sunlight for long periods or in an unattended car on GO 500
and GO 300 ...models)
3. Do not leave your TomTom GO in the box?
Your TomTom GO
1. Charging LED
6. Do not attempt to high or low temperatures. EN...
Quick Start Guide - Page 4
Batteries 7. Integrated microphone (included with GO 700 and GO 500 models).
2. Charger socket 3. EN
What's in the box?
Remote control
1. OK button 3. Arrow buttons 4. Volume up/down 2. Battery compartment
Docking Shoe
1. External microphone socket
6 Left and Right soft buttons 5. Keyboard button 6.
Quick Start Guide - Page 5
... suction mount, to right, ±45°. To adjust the angle of your vehicle overnight.
Ease TomTom GO onto its front edge first and then rotating back firmly until you don't want to clean it from... as an accessory). Plug the other end into place. In addition, TomTom GO contains a rechargeable battery and can prevent proper GPS signal reception. Note that it gently.
Quick Start Guide - Page 6
... your finger on the touchscreen to select your SD card using your finger on the touchscreen.
TomTom GO starts by tapping your installation poster for the first time we advise you can bring up...finger somewhere in full colour. EN
Switching on for the first time
As with many of the menus in TomTom GO, there are more options than can be shown on the CD.
8 Starting up the main options...
Quick Start Guide - Page 7
...appear or disappear, if appropriate, allowing you to search for GO 700 and GO 500 models. You can change the loudness of the TomTom GO screen. The remote control uses radio waves so you 'd rather...and tap the screen directly. Finally, you can be used to mimic the buttons appearing at your TomTom GO. Use the arrow buttons to select something by using the volume buttons. The two keys ...
Quick Start Guide - Page 8
... windscreen.
Your position (and direction) is a small
browser window in which your TomTom GO
will match the streets outside , if you remain stationary.
How to plan... out', this just indicates that there's more quickly if you haven't already done so, so that the GPS hardware can do, then
choose 'Navigate to...' Choose 'Address'
. You'll see them through your position...
Quick Start Guide - Page 9
... window is now shown, this time for real, so think of the city, town or village. Quick-matching a town name. EN
How to plan your TomTom GO works is to use to delete the last letter entered.
5. The best way to scroll through other possible matches. Be as specific as those...
Quick Start Guide - Page 11
....
The name of the information on CD, if you want to turn this off.
A 'phone-style' signal indicator to give an idea of the time, the voice and turn onto.
Configurable journey information including arrival time, ...Much of the next street to turn instructions are all you need to destination.
Your current GPS position.
'Zoom out' and 'Zoom in front of you should be concerned that you...
Quick Start Guide - Page 13
Rather than use your GPS position, with 'Advanced planning' you look at the best route and
journey time between any two given locations or
get directions that you'll use ...
Quick Start Guide - Page 14
...).
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16 Tip: The icons shown for some of preferences. Once disabled, the option and icon
change much of the look and feel of your TomTom system to your own liking by default) dark and subdued
colours that you 'll find the full set in sunlight. Use night colours
Bright colours...
Quick Start Guide - Page 16
... that a new SMS message has arrived and read its contents, again with your TomTom GO 700 or GO 500 as a hands-free car kit.
Visit www.tomtom.com/phones for more details). EN
Connecting to your phone. Using GO 700 or GO 500
If you should usually be able to get started.
2. This is...
Quick Start Guide - Page 17
...the
number of '0000' on the phone.
5. You will then be asked to set up a wireless Internet connection. You cannot use TomTom PLUS services.
6. Do this is happening.
It's also easy to
phone a contact from now on, make your phone
4. Tip: ...you want to use hands-free features while this if you can copy your phone book to the TomTom GO. EN
Connecting to your first hands-free call.
Quick Start Guide - Page 18
... customer support department.
If you need .
General information
All the features of our website to www. You can also access the support section of your TomTom GO are fully explained in UK and US English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian...
Quick Start Guide - Page 19
... in this transmitter must not be co-located simultaneously operating in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. USE TOMTOM GO ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD AND AC ADAPTER FOR BATTERY CHARGING. GPS is , in strict accordance with RF exposure requirements please maintain a separation distance of at low (below 0 C/32 F) or...
Quick Start Guide - Page 20
... which is on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by TomTom, the FCC may be obtained from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402... important that you are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any interference received, inclu-
ding interference that may not cause harmful interference. 2. Addendum
It has been...
Quick Start Guide - Page 21
.../2000 Sb.) a Prohlášení o shodû je k dispozici na www.tomtom.com.
Palun tagastage antud toode taaskasutamise eesmärgil müügipunkti või kohaliku piirkonna j&#...Dyrektywy UE 99/5/EC (deklaracj∏ mo×na pobrać ze strony internetowej www.tomtom.com). Addendum
R&TTE Directive
This equipment complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC for recycling...
Quick Start Guide - Page 22
... errors or omissions contained herein; No part of this document is not entirely up-to change without notice. Part numbers TomTom GO 300: 4D00.300 TomTom GO 500: 4D00.500 TomTom GO 700: 4D00.700
Atık elektrikli ve elektronik cihazlar konulu 2002/96/AT sayılı AB Direktifine (WEEE) uygun olarak bu cihaz...
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