Get Started: TomTom Navigation using MyDrive Connect

Congratulations on your new TomTom device! This article will take you through the steps to set up your new device and get you moving.

You will learn how to check for software and map updates and get connected to TomTom services. You can also find your user manual at the bottom.

1

Download MyDrive Connect

Start downloading MyDrive Connect for your navigation device and install it onto your computer.
  1. Make sure your navigation device is not connected to your computer before installing MyDrive Connect.
  2. If you are asked to run, open or save the file, click Open or Run.
    Click here for detailed instructions: Installing MyDrive Connect

2

Install MyDrive Connect

Follow the wizard to install MyDrive Connect.

If the installation of MyDrive Connect does not start automatically, locate the InstallMyDriveConnect.exe file on your computer and double-click it to start the installation wizard.

3

Log in to MyDrive Connect

Log in to MyDrive Connect or create an account

Once installed, MyDrive Connect will automatically launch and ask you to either login or create a new account.

4

Connect your device

Connect your navigation device to your PC

During this installation process you are asked to connect your navigation device to your computer and it will charge automatically. To connect your navigation device correctly, plug your USB cable directly into a USB port on the computer. Use only the USB cable supplied with the device, other USB cables may not work.

5

Set up and activate services

Switch on your device and follow the Set-up Assistant which will help you activate your services.

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User Manual

Get all the details in the user manual