Were do I start ??

nikonkid · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:14 pm Post subject: Were do I start ??

This is my first post,Hi guys Very Happy

were do I start .....I have just bought a Tom Tom One XL as Im visiting Scotland and England in July.

I would like to download info speed cameras etc,as I dont want to loose the old licence.

Can anyone point me in the right direction,this site is massive,I dont know were to start.

Thanks.

GPS_fan · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject:

OK, so you have a ONE XL and wish to use the speed camera database download to, so this is what you need to do...

...go to the speed camera downloads page

The ONE XL uses the TomTom OV2 download

You're travelling in the UK, so choose the UK download.

My personal preference is UK - Speed Zoned Complete.

You'll need to unzip the download file - unless your PC does this automatically.

To save repeating information, installation instructions may be found here

Additionally, you may customise your TomTom with voices, camera icons, car symbols etc by visiting the customise your GPS page.

Hope this helps by giving you some specific places to look.

If you need further assistance, don't be afraid to ask
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M8TJT · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:37 am Post subject:

But before you do any of that, the current advice from the experts on this site is before you change ANYTHING on the TT, make a full copy of the device using WINDOWS EXPLORER, (not Home).

GPS_fan · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:06 am Post subject:

Jakers!! How could I omit something so fundamental?? Embarassed

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Darren · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:10 am Post subject:

You'll also need to be a subscriber before you can access the database:

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/subscription.php
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nikonkid · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject:

Hi Guys,and thanks for the infoyou gave me. Im now a subscriber,good value at £19,and I have down loaded UK speed zone complete.

I tested the TomTom today on the way to work and found it beeped,or in my case a bugle call Smile

at certain points where their was no Speed camera visible. Not sure why that happened as I could not see anything that looked like a camera ie tall yellow posts with cameras on top.

Have i downloaded and can I remove moble phone points. Im assuming they are mobile phone masts.

Also the TTs idea of 300 metres is a bit different from mine. Can I make that 500,and if so do i have to do it for each saved POI.

Its a bit complicated at times this.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject:

falkirk81 · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject:

Hi and

nikonkid.

I use my Tomtom Go 520 mostly for work, and as such i dont speed in the work vehicle. I have the mobile cam locations installed but have no warning set up for them as it does get a bit heavy with all the mobile warnings going off. I have my gps set up to warn for all fixed GATSO`s, Redlight cameras and SPECS cameras.

Everything you need to get started here on PGPSW has been mentioned or linked too already in this thread. Also, there is a FAQ page with the most frequently asked questions that new or inexperienced users ask.

Anything else you have issues with, just post back in the forum and someone will usually have an answer/suggestion that day!
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Andy_P · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject:

All the settings are done in Change Preferences/Manage POIs/Warn when near POI.

If you are using the full speed zoned set it DOES take a while to do the first time, but hopefully you shouldn't need to do it again - the settings remain when you overwrite the database files with new versions on a couple of weeks. (although there is a small bug that affects SOME people where the settings occasionally get forgotten. So long as you have a backup, there is one file you can replace to get them all back though).).

Distance:
Most people alter the distance for EACH speed, so the TIME warning is similar however fast you're going. 100 yards/metres for each 10 MPH of the speed limit is good for fixed cameras (so 300yds for 30 MPH 700 yds for 70MPH) and DOUBLE that for mobiles (those guns "see" you from a LONG way away!)

Sound:
As you have got the speed-zoned version of the data, you should really have a look at one of the VOICE warning sets from THIS PAGE. With those you will be told what sort of camera (or mobile site) to expect in plain English. Smile

nikonkid · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks lads for everything. I know I should visit the FAQ and will do so.

nikonkid · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject:

what exactly are redlight and SPECS cameras.

Thanks guys.

Andy_P · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject:

From the main download page:

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