GO 1000 Ordered, Now What?

technik · Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:44 pm Post subject: GO 1000 Ordered, Now What?

I am expecting delivery soon of brand new TomTom Go 1000 Europe.

Is there anything I should know before I unbox it, or breathe on it?

I presume you can't back these up still?, so is it just a question of connect to home and pray I get the POI update?
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Andy_P · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:13 am Post subject:

Yup, that's about it!

I think you'll probably get a few unspecified updates, hopefully including the v10.110 you'll need for POIs.

That's another little "feature", often you've absolutely no idea WHAT is being updated when it happens (although you do with new software).

One thing... you could start exercising your index fingers.... they'll need to be strong if you want to get all the speed camera files in and the warnings set up for them! Laughing

DennisN · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:15 am Post subject:

First, back it up using Windows Explorer.
Next, do NOT use Latest Map Guarantee until at least next week as the next map (v865) is due to be released in the second half of February.
Third, it will be a good idea to install the PGPSW camera database, Speed Zoned Complete together with ogg file voice warnings and double size icons.
Fourth, have a piece of paper next to your phone with the number of the local branch of Samaritans.
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technik · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:29 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info Very Happy

Do I need to register a new email address for the 1000, or can I use existing one?
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Andy_P · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:41 am Post subject:

Same as normal.... Every new device needs a new account name/email address.

You SHOULD be able to "disconnect" an account/address from an old unit and reassign it to a new one, but there have been so many scare stories in the past where something has gone wrong later on, that I just don't think it's worth the risk if you've got access to some more addresses.

Remember also, that the account name doesn't actually NEED to be a real email address. It's only handy if you want to get marketing emails from TT in the future.

Guivre46 · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:50 am Post subject:

BigPerk · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:16 am Post subject:

Fifth, leave a note for your partner of your preferred funeral director?
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Guivre46 · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:45 am Post subject:

Sixth: install your preferred voice
Seventh: enter your map corrections
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DennisN · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:34 am Post subject:

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:19 pm Post subject:

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andy-c1 · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:22 pm Post subject:

gatorguy6996 · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:59 pm Post subject:

For those not yet seeing the update, that may be completely normal. TomTom has confirmed that it's a staggered rollout. Your turn will come.
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