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quistor Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 18, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: TMC |
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It was a bit difficult to understand what he was saying but I got the impression that the TMC input information is supposed to go straight into the device via the normal satellite signal aerial on the back.
Nothing was said about a subscription, but I have an oldish version of Route 66 on my laptop and this receives TMC-type information via an internet connection without any subscription.
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Presumably, though, you'd need some kind of received and subscription?[/quote] |
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Mike1963 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 29, 2007 Posts: 39
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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I have Route 66 on my laptop too and that TMC has to be downloaded via internet before you set off. I don`t think its that useful really. Roads can be blocked whilst your on your way and the TMC info would then be out of date. Best just to head off, if the road is blocked, you get plenty of signs beforehand to let you take a diversion. |
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Lester_Burnham Frequent Visitor
Joined: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 618
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: Re: TMC |
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quistor wrote: | It was a bit difficult to understand what he was saying but I got the impression that the TMC input information is supposed to go straight into the device via the normal satellite signal aerial on the back. |
TMC info is not received via the satellites - they're kinda a one-way street. |
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sharstone Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 16, 2007 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject: TomTom maps |
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Thanks Mike1963, unfortunately that didn't seem to solve my problem. The TomTom splash screen loads and then it says it can't find any maps, even though I've made sure they're in the same location you've said.
What version of TomTom are you using? I think I'm on 6 and it works fine no problem on my PocketLoox, but connecting it to a GPS receiver is a real pain so if I can get it working on my AyToBe its a big bonus (having used the supplied software I miss TomTom!)
I've searched this forum and tried out the bits and bobs posted, but unless I've missed it no ones posted the definitive guide how to install TomTom. Could anyone help out?
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Mike1963 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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I think you can go into settings and tell it where the maps are. Have you tried that? Oh and call me "Mike" for short ;) |
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Cuban Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 19, 2007 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Just joined today,been reading the posts about the aytobe. I would like to put tomtom maps on the aytobe, but it's all Chinese to me how you do it (doh ). Is it possible to do an "easy idiots" guide to loading the tomtom maps?
Is this possible by using someone elses backup file???
Only thing i managed was to get into was windows ce by changing the autorun file, which is really good for me .
If anyone one can help me i would be gratefull.
thanks in anticipation
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Sallet Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 11, 2004 Posts: 46
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom maps |
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sharstone wrote: | Thanks Mike1963, unfortunately that didn't seem to solve my problem. The TomTom splash screen loads and then it says it can't find any maps, even though I've made sure they're in the same location you've said.
What version of TomTom are you using? I think I'm on 6 and it works fine no problem on my PocketLoox, but connecting it to a GPS receiver is a real pain so if I can get it working on my AyToBe its a big bonus (having used the supplied software I miss TomTom!)
I've searched this forum and tried out the bits and bobs posted, but unless I've missed it no ones posted the definitive guide how to install TomTom. Could anyone help out?
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I found I had to actually go through the installation procedure from my SD card by starting it manually from the file explorer. This is because autorun wont work. I then moved all the TomTom files from the AytoBe onto the SD card into a folder called MobileNavigation (include ITN, voices, schemes etc.) and rename the TomTom exe file to MobileNavigator.exe . Only then would it find the maps. You cant get into settings to look for maps as it wants you to select a map before the program starts.
I want to know how to upgrade from TomTom 6.000 to at least 6.010 or later. Anyone any ideas? The .cab files for this version dont want to run on AytoBe |
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sharstone Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 16, 2007 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 9:28 am Post subject: TomTom maps |
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Hi all,
Thanks for the feedback.
I managed to get the TomTom splash screen up, after which comes the screen where you click 'I Agree'. Its after that it comes up with the map selection screen and it says no maps found. At this point my only option is to exit TomTom.
Reading various posts I thought perhaps I had to install it so I managed to get to the WinCE desktop but when I try and run the installer I'm told its not a valid WinCE application!? Even though I've had it load up. Is there a specific WinCE version or if it works on a PDA (which mine does) should it work with this unit?
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Retromax Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 29, 2007 Posts: 42
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom maps |
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sharstone wrote: | Hi all,
Thanks for the feedback.
I managed to get the TomTom splash screen up, after which comes the screen where you click 'I Agree'. Its after that it comes up with the map selection screen and it says no maps found. At this point my only option is to exit TomTom.
Reading various posts I thought perhaps I had to install it so I managed to get to the WinCE desktop but when I try and run the installer I'm told its not a valid WinCE application!? Even though I've had it load up. Is there a specific WinCE version or if it works on a PDA (which mine does) should it work with this unit?
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Have you got the right version of the maps?
The reason i ask is that when i first tried this i had maps for version 5 and the same message kept appearing......i was about to quit then i thought what if the maps arn't the right ones?.........and there was my answer! |
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Sallet Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 11, 2004 Posts: 46
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom maps |
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sharstone wrote: | Hi all,
Thanks for the feedback.
I managed to get the TomTom splash screen up, after which comes the screen where you click 'I Agree'. Its after that it comes up with the map selection screen and it says no maps found. At this point my only option is to exit TomTom.
Reading various posts I thought perhaps I had to install it so I managed to get to the WinCE desktop but when I try and run the installer I'm told its not a valid WinCE application!? Even though I've had it load up. Is there a specific WinCE version or if it works on a PDA (which mine does) should it work with this unit?
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Sorry, I think I should have said that the tomtom_navigator_6.cab should be copied to the AytoBe and run from there (I actully put it into My Documents folder). |
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sharstone Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 16, 2007 Posts: 4
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject: TomTom maps |
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Hi,
Thanks for the quick answer I've now got it working and it works really well. Just one little thing is bugging me, and thats the 'BEEP' every time I touch the screen. Any idea how to disable it without disabling all sound?
Thanks |
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Sallet Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 11, 2004 Posts: 46
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, the click drives me mad also!
I also have noticed a problem that occurs randomly. I get a loud clang sound and an illegal operation error comes up. I cance the error and TomTom closes. This may happen 4 or 5 times in a journey or never. Has anyone else experienced this or know how to overcome it? It is no problem restarting TomTom again but because it has happened while I have been driving, I haven't had a chance to note the details of the error.
I have tried adjusting the memory/program area but with no change. |
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Retromax Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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Sallet wrote: | Yes, the click drives me mad also!
I also have noticed a problem that occurs randomly. I get a loud clang sound and an illegal operation error comes up. I cance the error and TomTom closes. This may happen 4 or 5 times in a journey or never. Has anyone else experienced this or know how to overcome it? It is no problem restarting TomTom again but because it has happened while I have been driving, I haven't had a chance to note the details of the error.
I have tried adjusting the memory/program area but with no change. |
not with me (yet) |
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Mike1963 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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I`ve had TT6 go clang (fatal error) on me once before, just as I was getting on the motorway slip road. Had to do a hard reset but alls been ok since. I can`t remember what error report it gave, way too many words and it was late at night wanting to get home.
You can silence the screen click, go into sounds in the control panel, it should be there somewhere. |
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id10t Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 11, 2007 Posts: 5
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:23 am Post subject: |
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I bought one of these to try
http://www.pctradeshop.com/code/ui/main/product.aspx?catid=3&subcatid=0
(the 11b SDIO card)
but although the install drops the files onto the box,
the utility program won't run.
I used executability check on it, and it was looking for
mfcce300.dll
I dropped a version in, but it says it can't open it.
so no luck so far
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