2. Installing the TomTom GO 740 LIVE in A Car

Figure 17: TomTom GO 740, Mounted in the Car

Installing the GO 740 in the car is a simple process that requires no tools or professional installation.

Figure 18: Vehicle Power Adapter

Plug in the vehicle power adapter.

Figure 19: Windshield Dock & Power Cable

Connect the vehicle power adapter to the back of the windshield mount.

Figure 20: Attaching the Windshield Mount to the Glass

Decide where on the windshield you want to mount the GO 740, then press the suction cup firmly against the glass, and twist the rubber ring near the base of the mount in a clockwise direction until it clicks into the locked position.

Figure 21: Windshield Mount, Attached to the Glass

Figure 22: Docking the GO 740 to the Windshield Mount

Fit the bottom of the GO 740 into the cradle and tilt the unit back (towards the windshield glass) until it snaps into place, as shown above.

Re move the GO 740 from the dock, press the button on the front of the dock and rotate the GPS forward off the mount.

Figure 23: TomTom GO 740, Mounted in the Car

TomTom's new windshield mounting hardware is outstanding. It's easy to use, and does an excellent job holding the GPS securely in place while driving.

Adjusting the GPS' viewing angle is equally simple: there's no levers or knobs to deal with; just articulate the dock into the desired position.

Figure 24: TomTom GO 740, Mounted in the Car

The GO 740 looks nice in the car; a single power cable runs from the windshield mount to the 12v cigarette lighter power adapter.