TomTom Car Sat Nav VIA 52, 5 Inch with Handsfree Calling, Traffic via Smartphone and EU Maps, Resistive Screen

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Resetting the device helps if your device stops responding, can't find a GPS signal, or if it doesn't start up correctly. He has also worked on numerous commercial projects, including working with manufacturers like Nikon and Fujifilm on bespoke printed and online camera guides, as well as writing technique blogs and copy for the John Lewis Technology guide. If the device is still not recognised, the software, or driver, required to detect the device may not be installed correctly. Although details about its specific functions and technical specifications are not provided, it is designed to provide reliable and durable navigation assistance to drivers. Because we also supply the latest repair equipment worldwide you can rest easily knowing that we know what we are doing.

The Via 53 sports voice activation control, while it's also compatible with Siri and Google Now using the device's built-in microphone, so you can still get access to your smart assistant should you not be able to live without it on your drive. When prompted to select a language, press and hold the On/Off button until the device restarts and you hear the drum sounds. Note : Resetting your device removes all your saved places and settings, including your language, voice, and warning settings. To update the maps on your TomTom VIA 52, connect the device to your computer using the provided USB cable.

You’re making an important investment in this product so you want to be sure that it’s going to be durable and serve its purpose for a decent length of time. Simply go to the "Settings" menu, select "Route Planning," and you will find options to adjust preferences such as avoiding tolls, motorways, or unpaved roads. When looking through the reviews for TOMTOM VIA 52 5″ Sat Nav with Case we given it a great score of 8. This will give you an idea of the materials used and any other key specifications that can help you to identify the quality of TOMTOM VIA 52 5″ Sat Nav with Case against other alternative products that you might be considering. It may be necessary to configure your firewall and router to allow MyDrive Connect full access to the internet.

We recommend that you use a wired connection for your computer to avoid connectivity issues with your Wi-Fi network. Then we thought that we should be looking at TomTom Sat Nav rather than just looking at Sat Nav or just looking at TomTom products. Perhaps our only major gripe with the Via 53 is the poor battery life of around an hour – if you need to use it for any longer you'll have to plug the unnecessarily long lead into the cigarette lighter or USB socket of your car. The section My Maps shows all the maps that were included with your device and that you have purchased for it, so you can freely install or swap these around. It’s reversible so if you are one of those that don’t want to stick something to their window screen, you can flip reverse and it will mount to a dash.Download free and use MyDrive Connect to manage your content and services, getting the latest maps and software updates along with reminders to renew your services. When it comes to the free space on your navigation device, MyDrive Connect will let you know if an update or map does not fit on your device.

New memory cards are formatted to FAT32, which is the correct format for use with navigation devices. But the point here is just to make sure you’re factoring in brand when considering the quality of a product. Although sometimes there may be more damage than expected, or the tomtom may be damaged beyond repair. Open the software, log in to your TomTom account, and follow the on-screen prompts to update the maps on your device. When using voice control you're restricted to limited phrases that the Via 53 offers up at each step, but don't let that put you off – it works very well, and saves you having to play around with the screen as you're driving.You shouldn't have to worry about the Via 53 eating into your smartphone's data allowance each month either, as TomTom reckons you should only use up around 7MB of data a month if you use it every day for an hour. You get lifetime maps for starters, meaning your Via 53 won't get caught out when the road layout changes, with Wi-Fi connectivity enabling you to update your device without the need to connect to a computer.