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blackstars Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 05, 2009 Posts: 53
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:40 pm Post subject: got my new 940 ! |
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got my new go 940 live, been messing around with it for a couple of days now, seems to be working fine, the live traffic info is great ! just want to ask a couple of questions, hope some of you guys can help,
how do i make a backup ? is it a case of dragging and dropping all the files from the device to my hard drive ?
i live on a newly built estate which is not on the maps, how do i get a up to date map ?
if i install navcore 9, how much differance will i notice with the device, eg the main screen when i am driving ? also is it easy to install navcore 9 ?
will a 4gb micro sd card be ok ?
sorry if this sounds like mastermind, just dont want to end up with a brick if im unsure what to do ! |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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Have a read through the FAQ page, performing a Backup is #1 in the list see Here
The latest map is v840, tap the sat strength meter followed by the version box and the resultant screen will tell you the version of the installed map. If its not v840 you have 28 days from purchase in which to update the map for free using TomTom Home software running on your PC, the latest map gaurantee feature is what you need to use. As its a 940 make sure you get both the Western Europe map and the North American map updated for free.
Navcore 9 is not officially released for the 940 as yet, to be honest it offers very little advantage over what will be loaded to your device (Ecco Route profile and very little else).
A 4GB MicroSD will be fine but remember the device can use up to (and including 32GB), if you fancy installing a whole load of mp3 files to the card then 4GB might be a little small.
To avoid bricking the device follow the FAQ for taking a backup and don't mess around installing software not intended for the device until you are 100% happy that you know what you are doing and understand the consequences - Mike |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:10 am Post subject: |
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A new map is still unlikely to have your new westate on it, though.
You MAY be lucky, but changes like this can sometimes take (literally) years to appear. |
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blackstars Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 05, 2009 Posts: 53
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:49 am Post subject: |
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hi guys, just updated my device and the latest map version shown on my device is 8.371, i thought the latest was 8.40 is this correct ? |
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dhn Frequent Visitor
Joined: Oct 08, 2007 Posts: 2544 Location: Toronto CANADA
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:24 am Post subject: |
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You are looking at the version number of the application installed (if you tapped the satellite bars).
Now, tap the version number and the next screen shows the map installed and its version number. _________________ David |
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blackstars Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 05, 2009 Posts: 53
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:31 am Post subject: |
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dhn wrote: | You are looking at the version number of the application installed (if you tapped the satellite bars).
Now, tap the version number and the next screen shows the map installed and its version number. |
yep, done that, still showing 8.3 , how do i get the 8.40 version ?
going off the subject, why is the clock on all these forum posts 8hrs fast ????? |
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EricWB Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jan 31, 2007 Posts: 310
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:44 am Post subject: |
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Perhaps they are using MWT now (Mean World Time) I think someone perhaps made a little mistake, or the server is located in Australia or New Zealand now. |
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EricWB Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jan 31, 2007 Posts: 310
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:47 am Post subject: |
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My last post was one hour fast so this suggests the server is still using BST (British Summer Time) or the server is located in Europe as oppopsed to UK. What part of the world do you live in Blackstar? |
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SpikeyMikey Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 21, 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Hertfordshire. Forever blowing bubbles
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Hi Guys,
Go to 'Profile' at the top of this page and check your time zone setting.
Assuming you're in the UK, it should read GMT in the winter after clock change at the end of October, and GMT+1 during summer time after the clocks change at the end of March.
You need to manually do this yourself when the clocks change.
Hope that helps.
(Edited to tidy up sequence of instructions) _________________ Mike
TT GO6000 (Europe); iPhone and iPad Pro with iOS TT GO & MyDrive + CamerAlert
Last edited by SpikeyMikey on Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:11 am; edited 1 time in total |
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EricWB Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Thats done it SpikeyMikey it just shows how observant that Blackstars is I visit this forum most days and I dont think anyone else has has mentioned it or perhaps they all know anyway? |
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blackstars Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 05, 2009 Posts: 53
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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EricWB wrote: | My last post was one hour fast so this suggests the server is still using BST (British Summer Time) or the server is located in Europe as oppopsed to UK. What part of the world do you live in Blackstar? |
im in the midlands, uk, sussed the clock out, changed the time in 'profiles' |
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blackstars Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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SpikeyMikey wrote: | Hi Guys,
Go to 'Profile' at the top of this page and check your time zone setting.
Assuming you're in the UK, it should read GMT in the winter after clock change at the end of October, and GMT+1 during summer time after the clocks change at the end of March.
You need to manually do this yourself when the clocks change.
Hope that helps.
(Edited to tidy up sequence of instructions) |
done that, cheers mate |
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Anita Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 3219 Location: Windlesham, Surrey
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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EricWB wrote: | Thats done it SpikeyMikey it just shows how observant that Blackstars is I visit this forum most days and I dont think anyone else has has mentioned it or perhaps they all know anyway? |
Obviously you didn't spot Darren's post in the "News And Latest Information" forum on 25 October!
_________________ Anita
TomTom VIA 135 - App 12.075
UK map 1130.12368
Samsung Galaxy S21 |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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blackstars wrote: | yep, done that, still showing 8.3 , how do i get the 8.40 version ? |
Connect the 940 to PC, start TomTom Home and then click Tools, Use Latest Map Guarantee. That should get you maps v840. You SHOULD get both Europe and North America - if you don't, ring TomTom and grouse violently at them until they give you the "other" latest map. _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
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JockTamsonsBairn Lifetime Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2004 Posts: 2777 Location: Bonnie Scotland (West Central)
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:25 am Post subject: |
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Anita wrote: | Obviously you didn't spot Darren's post in the "News And Latest Information" forum on 25 October!
| Not to be overly pedantic, BUT, did you notice that was Quote: | Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:52 am | _________________ Jock
TomTom Go 940 LIVE (9.510, Europe v915.5074 on SD & 8.371, WCE v875.3613 on board) |
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