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sgould
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| Yes, if you buy the maps you will get a new activation code. But I think a new card will just work. You only need a code if you copy it or need to reload it from a copy. |
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Muki
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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I tought that you dont get activation code when you order new sd maps. They dont need any code what so ever.
The problem is that i dont have product code so if tomtom asks me for the any code im screwd, since you cannot return maps to tomtom. To me thats just throwing more money away. I have payed 400 € for tomtom and its not easy for me to spend 100€ more on map that i should have got. |
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sgould
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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If you buy a new map on an SD card from TomTom it will work. TomTom will have entered the activation code for you.
Back this up to your PC straightaway with copy and paste from "My computer"
If you have problems later and you need to copy the backup to a new card, you may need an activation code.
So.......
If you buy a new map you will get a new product code with it.
Look up your device code on the screen. In preferences somewhere....
Go to www.ttcode.com
Put both the codes in there and you will get a new activation code.
Type activation code into GO and it should work.
You can store all these numbers on the TT website for later, in case you need them. |
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Muki
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:19 am Post subject: |
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| i have bought the scandinavian map from a local retailer and it doesnt work. I cant get any satellites.i can see that he is looking for them but cant lock on anyone.. |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:49 am Post subject: |
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| Muki wrote: | | i have bought the scandinavian map from a local retailer and it doesnt work. I cant get any satellites.i can see that he is looking for them but cant lock on anyone.. |
Find a reasonably clear space (if you cannot find it n Sweden, go to Finland), reset the unit with a paper clip, see if it gets the lock in about 15 minutes. |
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smallfreak
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| Eldar wrote: | | Find a reasonably clear space (if you cannot find it n Sweden, go to Finland), reset the unit with a paper clip, see if it gets the lock in about 15 minutes. |
Find this clear space OUTSIDE with nothing but the sky above you. Your windshield might be "thermically coated" which also blocks GPS signals. If you get a lock, place the unit back into the car. If it looses connection, you need an external antenna. |
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Muki
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Nothing..when i type navigate to it just keeps looking for valid GPS signal. The version that i have is 4.410 and i cant upgrade since there is no mds file on my card. Any advice..???i am indoors now but that shouldnt make such differance... |
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smallfreak
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Muki wrote: | | i am indoors now but that shouldnt make such differance... |
Yes this DOES make the difference. No satellites, no lock. No lock, no routing as the device needs to know the current position before it can calculate a route to the target.
The "remember last position" or "remember home" feature is still on the wishlist.
Go outside! |
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Muki
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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| how long untill it gets a signal. Does it always take this long to get a signal.??Whats the longets time you had to wait.. |
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sgould
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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From new it can take 45 minutes, but more usually 10 to 15 mins.
Put it in the open air. And leave it in one place without moving.
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Muki
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I have ordered new antenna so we'll see if that can make a differance. too bad that i cant upgrade to new version...f****** product code. Is there a crack so that you can bypass that.?? Is it possible to get new code from www.tomtom.com or do they want p.o.p. |
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sgould
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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If you bought a new Scandinavia map from a local dealer, it will have its own new product code. If it came on a card it will be preactivated and should work straight away.
You may need to upgrade your software. Download 5.1 from the TomTom Site. The v5 software gets satellite locks quicker.
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Muki
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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| I have tryed to update and tomtom promps me to enter product code. I have looked on the card and there is no MDS file. It works and everything but when i try to update it wants me to enter product code. Can anyone send me their mds file and try to put on the card. I have contacted tomtom but have to wait for answer for 6 weeks or something |
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sgould
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Ah! I think you are trying to upgrade the map.
From the TomTom site go to the Support page - in the top grey bar.
Then on left hand side click on downloads
Then go to the second download for the tomtomGO (not the 300/500/700)
"Upgrade May 2005 tomtomGo 5.10" This takes you to the download page for the software only.
It should not ask for a product code.
open the .exe file and install new update.
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