2050/1005 Operation (Map correction preferences)

[orion_jb2001]

Hi all,

familarizing myself with the new 2050/1005 unit. I was talking to tomtom in Australia today and asking about map corrections both supplying and receiving. So far, using the new my tomtom, I have not seeen any such corrections nor have I seen it ask whether I want to submit the various correcetions I have made. The tt tech said you wont see any of the old methods and it is done seemlessly. Can someone advise on map corrections? At least with the old way, you had the option of declining to download any corrections etc. I think the only thing I have had an option or was told about was an application upgrade and dJwnloading aJnew map.


Jeff

[dhn]

Look for an option for 'map correction' on your unit.
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David

[orion_jb2001]

[Andy_P]

No, he didn't mis-read.....

The options you are looking for ARE set up on that page on the device itself.

I have a Go1000 (functionally identical to the Go1005) and on the Map Corrections menu are three sections.

1. Correct a map Error
2. Map correction settings
3. Corrections from others

Section 3 is pointless IMO, as the question it asks is exactly the same as the first question in section 2.

But section 2 has the "trust level" settings you are looking for.

If you haven't already joined Mapshare, you are asked if you want to when you first enter that menu.

Also, you may be interested to know two more things

1. You mention connecting to "Home"... You do know that these models don't use Home at all don't you? Mapshare corrections on the new devices are meant to be shared over the SIM card connection (although there is still some doubt if it is fully working.

2. The way it works is that ALL the map corrections are downloaded to the device and it's the setting you make on the device which determines how many are used.
In that way you could switch MapShare corrections on and off, without needing to reconnect to Home.
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