New 510 user, Version 6.11 how old.

yan9 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 23, 2006 Posts: 5

I have just purchased a GO 510 with 6.11 firmware on the box and have not opened it yet as I am unsure how old it may be.
Please can someone help me on this as I am concerned, hopefully for nothing.
Thanks for any help.

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MELennium · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:16 pm Post subject:

But please do a BACK UP first. Smile

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yan9 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 23, 2006 Posts: 5

Hi MELennium
thanks for the reply, I will try the unit first as your advice and then follow up your suggestions.
Thanks very much for the prompt reply.

gray52 · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 14, 2005 Posts: 77

if you update the firmware you wont be able to add TTS at a later date. Laughing

yan9 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 23, 2006 Posts: 5

Hi Gray 52
sorry to be so ignorant but could you please explain what TTS is.
I am an oldy you see. Thanks.

mikealder · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:01 pm Post subject:

TTS is Text To Speech, this is where the device can read out the street names and traffic information etc. It is only available on the TomTom Go-910 so I wouldn't worry about this issue if I were you. TTS is not a legal option for the 710 or 510 products - Mike

yan9 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 23, 2006 Posts: 5

Hi Mikealder
thanks for the prompt reply, I fully understand now.
Can you tell me if I have to register/activate my new device or anything.

mikealder · Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:15 pm Post subject:

You don't need to activate the device it should work straight out of the box, but I would go to www.tomtom.com and create a user account (don't worry it won't cost anything)
On the right of the TomTomhome page is a heading My TomTom under which is "Create Account"
Once your account is up and running click the link that says "My Products" on this page you can enter your device specific information, product code etc.
It is worth doing as you never know when you might need access to the device number and with your product code card at home it gives you an easy option to get back the codes if/ when on the road - Mike

yan9 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 23, 2006 Posts: 5

Hi Mike
Thanks for the advice, I will create an account tommorrow.
I have been reading a lot of the information/ help on some of the forums, but as their is so much it gets a bit confusing.
I have backed up my SD card and I have just ordered a 1GB card to copy the original to.
I believe some people have had activation problems with the new card after doing this so wish me luck.

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