256Mb SD card Tomtom ONE

Pokle · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 36

Being a bit of a numpty at computery things, can anyone please give me idiot prrof instructions on how to install a 256Mb SD card in my Tomtom One.

I have copied the contents of the old card into a new folder on my computer and thought (hoped) it would be a simple case of replacing the card and copying the contents back again, but all I get is an orange screen Sad

Many thanks for your help Smile

mrzipy · Regular Visitor Joined: Mar 10, 2006 Posts: 79

Use the TomTom software to backup and it would be that simple!

You backup from the one card, then restore to the other!

pip510 · Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject:

Though first make sure that your new card that you are going to put the new data on is formatted and empty Smile

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Pokle · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 36

Oldboy · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 8:53 am Post subject:

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Pokle · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 36

Still struggling here - sorry Rolling Eyes

I copied the contents of Tomtom to an empty back-up folder. I would copy these contents back again to the new SD card (not the actual folder plus contents).

But... when I put the new SD card into Tomtom, I get the orange Please Wait screen with the don't-you-dare-pull-the-USB-cable-out image.

I cannot format it as the removable drive disappears from My Computer.

I cannot switch off Tomtom now (have to use reset button underneath), before I can remove the USB and/or SD card. Sad

The SD card came off ebay but presumeabley they are all the same - I don't have to buy a special Tomtom SD card do I? Confused

Sorry to be such a nuisance.

Pokle · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 36

As I can't edit my post - the whole thing comes down to the PC does not see Tomtom in my computer as a removable drive once the new SD card is in.

Courierman · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:03 pm Post subject:

hi ya does your printer have a card reader on it ? if so use that to copy your files back or get a usb card reader to do it or if your PC as a card reader use that

Pokle · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 36

Printer does not have SD reader.

I am beginning to wonder whether it is a faulty SD card. It was quite cheap and has no maker's name on it. I suppose it is possible this is at fault.

My brother has a camera with SD card so I will contact him and see if he can read it and either prove or disprove this theory Smile

Andy_P · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject:

TomTom say you need a card with a FAST transfer rate. Not any one will do. I'm sure if you do a search for "SD card" you'll find the details and some recommendations for brands.

Andy_P · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:51 pm Post subject:

In fact it was the very next topic in the list....
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=38652&view=next
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Pokle · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 36

Thanks Andy that has been really useful. Just been looking at the other topic and thankfully, I had already ordered a Kingston card! I will let you know the outcome when it arrives :D

smstextaddict · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:31 pm Post subject:

Actually found a spare memory card floating around behind my pc, deleted everything on it and copy+pasted the lot from the tomtom card to the spare memory card and it works a treat, now can put loads more poi's on it :D

Pokle · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 36

The Kingston card seems to be fine (though I did have to use a different USB port on the computer after the first only recognised tomtom once).

Thanks for all your help.

Now got another question for you once I find the right place to post it ;)

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