TomTom One GB - Question

xcessive · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:33

Hi

I bought one of these units today.
I've used it a couple of times to get familiar with it and it's great.
I like to simple to use interface.

However, i find the user manual absolutely rubbish. To be fair though the Tomtom is so easy to use that you dont need to look at the manual but i just need a couple of questions to be answered.

1. When charging the TomTom via the USB cable it doesnt say on the unit that is charging.
All i can see on the screen is a picture of the tomtom with the usb lead connected to it.
Does this mean it is charging ?

2. How long does the battery normally last for?

3. How often are updates available to download? I have updated my unit since buying it.

Thanks

SB118 · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:39

xcessive said:
1. When charging the TomTom via the USB cable it doesnt say on the unit that is charging.
All i can see on the screen is a picture of the tomtom with the usb lead connected to it.
Does this mean it is charging ?

2. How long does the battery normally last for?

3. How often are updates available to download? I have updated my unit since buying it.

1. You don't need to be "connected" to the software, just have the usb lead in the unit and the green LED on the top should come on, this is charging.

2. Not a clue, i use the in-car charger with mine.

3. Not heard of any updates, the new map packs need paying for (ker-CHING!)

hth

BenST · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:40

1.) If you turn the TT unit off and plug the USB cable in then the LED light will illuminate to show it is charging. Alternatively with the unit on if you tap the bottom right hand corner of the screen which opens the 'About' screen it will say 'Charging' by the battery icon.

2.) The battery in my experience last around 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

3.) There's no specific pattern but it averages every 3-5 months for updates to appear.

xcessive · 14 Jan 2007 at 19:34

Thanks for the replies guys!

mrgubby · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:26

The latest map still has a large chunk of the A10 missing , I think it's only been open for at least 3 years :confused:

Swissy · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:45

2 hours is about right with a full charge

Acolyte · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:50

The centre of bristol doesnt exist on my TT either

arfur · 16 Jan 2007 at 16:23

Acolyte said:
The centre of bristol doesnt exist on my TT either

never mind

Del Lardo · 16 Jan 2007 at 17:16

What the hell are you guys doing to kill your TomTom batteries so quickly? Easily got three hours out of my TomTom One V2 and I recon I could have got close to four judging by the battery meter.