TomTom Eclipse GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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HOME. For more information about TomTom HOME, see Using TomTom
HOME on page 54.
If you have problems turning on your TomTom, try resetting your TomTom.
To reset your TomTom, use a straightened paper clip, or something similar, to
push the reset button. The reset button is next to the memory card slot on the
bottom of your TomTom. Then turn your TomTom on.
Secure your TomTom
Set a password for your TomTom so that only you can use it. Every time you
start your TomTom you will have to enter your password.
To set the password, you have to run your TomTom using TomTom HOME.
You can then use TomTom HOME to set the password. To set a password on
your device, do the following:
1. Connect your TomTom to your computer and switch it on.
2. Start TomTom HOME if it does not start automatically.
If you do not have TomTom HOME installed, insert the CD that came with
your TomTom to install it.
Alternatively, you can download TomTom HOME from www.tomtom.com.
Make sure you always have the latest version of TomTom HOME. For more
information about TomTom HOME, see Using TomTom HOME on page 54.
3. In the Planning section, select your TomTom.
A picture of your TomTom is shown in the main section of TomTom HOME.
4. Click the On/Off button on the picture of your TomTom to switch it on in
TomTom HOME.
Your TomTom starts in TomTom HOME. You can now set the password on
your TomTom using TomTom HOME. Don't unplug your TomTom, just use
it as you normally would by clicking the buttons shown on your computer.
5. From the Main Menu in your device, click Change preferences.
6. Click Set owner. You may have to click the arrow until you reach the page
where Set owner is shown.
You can now set the password for your TomTom. You can also set your name
and address, which will then be shown when your TomTom starts up.
Set owner
If you cannot find the button Set owner, make sure that all buttons are
shown in your TomTom. Tap the button Show ALL menu options. All
buttons will now be shown.