My Tomtom XXL 540 seems not speak the street names I just bought a Tomtom XXL 540S. It seems not speak the street names but give the "turn" instructions only. I checked the "preferences" but not find anything related ... Is there something you have turn on? My Tomtom XXL 540 seems not speak the street names I just bought a Tomtom XXL 540S. It seems not speak the street names but give the "turn" instructions only. I checked the... » Read More My Tomtom XXL 540 seems not speak the street names I just bought a Tomtom XXL 540S. It seems not speak the street names but give the "turn" instructions only. I checked the "preferences" but not find anything related ... Is there something you have turn on? « Show Less
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You must choose a computer voice, e.g. Susan, in order for it to speak street names. It should be somewhere in the preference settings.
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I got it. Thank you very much.BTW, I must say the street names from the computer generated voice is very bad. It seems that there is not enough time for the name of the road is spoken out before the "road", "avenue", etc starting to cutting in.
1036887
Good to hear that those instructions worked out -- I should be able to figure out what is going on w/ the cut-off speech of the street names.Can you tell me if your TomTom is cutting off only some of the street names, or is this happening with all street names?
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Ah, okay I think I know what is going on. The voice stuttering issue that you're describing has been resolved with the latest application (software inside of your TomTom) update (version 8.302). To correct the problem, you will simply need to update your device to the latest application via TomTom HOME.TomTom has instructions on how to update your device here:http://us.support.tomtom.com/cgi-bin/tomtom_us.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=6218Let me know if that works for you!
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There is only one voice in the list that will speak the street. All the other voices only speak the turns.
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Laureen, did C.D. Hess' recommendation of selecting a computer voice work out for you?In case you're not familiar with how to select a computer voice, here is the link to the step-by-step instructions on TomTom's website:http://us.support.tomtom.com/cgi-bin/tomtom_us.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8494
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I live here in Miami and so far it's only been turn by turn, no street names. Also, while the GPS talks, your music mutes but keeps playing through. It's kinda annoying.
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Yes the GPS announce the street names after you update the system by contacting manufacture tech support, they will ask for your unit serial number to verify your purchase, then will send you a microSD card with the TTS voice files, follow the instructions, you copy and paste the files into your GPS microSD card on computer, the TTS Pro function will be enabled, you can select those TTS voice files to read the street names. I recently updated it and now I have some voices which speak the street names, very happy with it.
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Go to tomtom home and do a backup first. Then remove all voices except the computer one. That the one that speaks street names. Then go to update my device and update the software first. Then update the maps. Then you will be fine. Follow these steps and you will have no problems.
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Sorry, but this has never happened to me. I would suggest logging on to TomTom and posting the question there for other users to assist. If you cannot log on, just contact TomTom.
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I have had this over a year and it is still working. When connected to my TomTom XXL the XXL detects it and searches for a data source then locks on. On a recent trip from Long Island, NY (for those that don't know just think TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE) it was constantly telling me of delays.
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Yes it does, in male, female, and different languages. If you are talking about giving turn by turn including street names, it only gives that in only one (the computer generated) voice. It will be in the instructions. hope this helps
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Hi, Abel. It does not come with it, but there a list of avaliable maps to buy in the tomtom website. I am from Brazil (it did not came with the Brazil map) and i am in Australia, which map did not came with too. I bought both maps on the web site and uploaded to the device and it worked perfectly. Perhaps you should check at the tomtom website about the avaliability of map for the Dominican Republic. The device is working great for me.
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I'm sorry, but I can't answer that question. It might best be addressed to TomTom itself. All I know is that I got qn updqte this week. To be quite honest with you, though, I don't use the product. The first one I got was defective, the GPS that I got to replace it sent me hundreds of miles out of my way, and I concluded that good old paper maps work better for me. For in-city sites, I use Siri or a free GPS app on my on my iPad. I would say that the TomTom was a waste of money but I will donate it to my son-in-law when he comes back from Afghanistan. Maybe he will be able to use it.
1414168
It does not work well for me when counting laps. Hoping it is a software thing, tomtom has claimed they have an update in the work/soon though, so keeping fingers crossed.
1020410
Check the internal memory on board. From what I'm reading, it seems the 540 has 2GB while the 550 only has 1GB. I just confirmed this here:http://www.the-portable-gps.com/tomtom-xxl-550.htmlThe 550 has HALF the internal memory at 1GB. The 540 has 2GB. That is a substantial, not-talked-about difference.
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Hi Sam, the TomTom HOME software reports that "Live" services (i.e. through a cellphone-like connection) are not supported by my 340TM unit. My understanding is that 340TM unit has an RDS service but not the "Live" services, i.e. the 340TM does not have the Google search, gas prices, etc. accessible when on the road.
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I don't know, but it could be a simple software problem. Just restore the program using tomtom's free software and that should get rid of the issue.
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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source;=web&rct;=j&ei;=1J89VaqtL5H1gwTt7oHwBg&url;=http://download.tomtom.com/open/manuals/xxl/ReferenceGuide-US/refman/TomTom-XXL-en-US.pdf&ved;=0CBwQFjAA&usg;=AFQjCNHTDv76wtEHtGq8Kpvoal_BIXlZdA&sig2;=uA1aKP1IfwVZD35zfdMJ9w You can download it from here.
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I believe you can opt to have street names spoken. Haven't use mine lately since my Lexus has the GPS system!
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Is there some way to update the maps or firmware? How do we know we have the latest version? My wife's TomTom plugs into the USB port and downloads the updates automatically. I see nothing other than MIO transfer, which is not very intuitive or useful.
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I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets... » Read More I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. « Show Less