13. TomTom HOME

TomTom HOME, included with the GO 740, is a software program for your computer that lets you manage the GO 740 and keep the software up to date. Specifically, TomTom HOME performs the following:

• Manage maps, voices, POIs
• Download Map Share corrections (and upload your corrections, if you choose)
• Transfer music and photos to the GO 740
• Buy TomTom Services and manage your subscription(s)
• Update the GO 740 with the latest software and services
• Make and restore backups
• Read the full version of the user manual

TomTom HOME is available for Mac or PC, and supports Windows XP, 2000, Vista, and OS X 10.3.9 or higher.

Earlier versions of TomTom HOME suffered from major stability problems. Thankfully, the newer version included with the GO 740 worked well, and I didn't experience any software crashes or incompatibility issues..

To install TomTom HOME on your computer, do one of the following:

• Connect the GO 740 to your computer using the included USB dock, or any standard USB cable. The computer will automatically prompt you to install TomTom HOME
• Install TomTom HOME using the included software CD

Figure 139: Please Select A Language

Choose the desired language and click OK.

Figure 140: Welcome to the TomTom HOME Setup Wizard

Exit any other running applications, and click Next.

Figure 141: Choose Install Location

Accept the default install path (or change it if needed), then click Install.

Figure 142: Installing

TomTom HOME takes a few minutes to install. Wait while the install completes.

Figure 143: Completing the TomTom HOME Setup Wizard

Once the installer completes, click Finish.

Figure 144: EULA

Select your country and click I agree to accept the End User License Agreement.

Figure 145: TomTom HOME, Main Menu 1 of 3

TomTom HOME's main menu is shown above. There are three pages of options to choose from. Page 1 has the following features:

• Add Maps
• Add Traffic, Voices, Safety Cameras, etc.
• Use my activation or promotion code
• Update my device
• Use TomTom Route Planner

Tap the right arrow (lower right) to view additional options, shown below.

Figure 146: TomTom HOME, Main Menu 2 of 3

The following options are available on the Main Menu, page 2 of 3:

• Read the manual for my device
• Show contents of my device
• Copy to computer
• Remove items
• Back up and restore

Figure 147: TomTom HOME, Main Menu 3 of 3

The 3rd Main Menu screen includes a link to buy optional accessories, and an option to "Operate my device". Clicking this icon launches a Java based simulator that lets you operate the TomTom via the computer.

Figure 148: Log In To TomTom HOME

Click Log In from the File menu to log in to your TomTom HOME account (or to create one if you don't yet have an account).

Figure 149: MyTomTom Account

Enter your email address and password and click Log In, or click Create account to setup a new account.

Figure 150: TomTom HOME Version

This review was conducted using TomTom HOME version 2.6.2.1586 - the latest version as of this writing.

Figure 151: Do You Want to Connect to 'Computer'?

Place the GO 740 in the included USB cradle, and plug the cradle into an available USB port on your computer. Within a few seconds, the GO 740 will ask if you want to connect to the computer. Tap Yes.

Figure 152: Found New Hardware

Wait while your computer detects the GO 740...

Figure 153: System Settings Change

You may be prompted to reboot your computer. If so, click Yes to reboot.

Figure 154: TomTom HOME, Updates

Now that TomTom HOME is installed, whenever the GO 740 is connected to the computer, updates are automatically downloaded and installed on to the GPS.