How to Edit the image at startup and closing in the Tomtom ?


  As usual before handling the TomTom, make imperative a backup!

   To crop and resize we will use the free XnView software. 
    XnView install software and run it. 

    Open your photo or image to crop (File / Open tab)

     Once the image is open, click on the "Edit / Proportion of selection" tab 
      • If you have a Tomtom with a screen of 3.5 inches (Tomtom GO 300/500/700, One v1 / v2 / v4,               Rider & Rider 2) select 4: 3 (1.33) 
      • If you have a Tomtom Screen with 4 or 4.3 (Tomtom One XL, GO 510/710/910, GO 520/720):              Select 16: 9 (1.78)

   

 You will define the image portion to crop: 
   Place the mouse cursor at the starting point of your marquee. 
 While holding the left mouse support, drag the mouse cursor; the marquee will form. 
 Once selected, you can drag (move) this selection by putting your mouse cursor in the middle of the               selection and now pressing the left mouse click.

          

  If ever the trimming frame is not moving as it should (portrait instead of landscape) 
 Click the Edit / Selection tab - Reverse width & height. 

 To crop the image: 
 Click the "Edit / Crop" tab

   

    

We will resize it so that its size matches the screen Tomtom.
      Click the "Image / Resize" tab

 In the window that appears: 

Uncheck "Keep aspect ratio" 

• If you have a Tomtom with 3.5 inch screen (Tomtom GO 300/500/700, One v1 / v2 / v4, Rider & Rider 2), indicate the screen size: width 320 x height 240 pixels 

• If you have a Tomtom Screen with 4 or 4.3 (Tomtom One XL, GO 510/710/910, GO 520/720), indicate the screen size: width 480 x height 272 pixels 

Confirm with "Confirm"


    

Specificity of Tomtom with 3.5 inch screen (Tomtom GO 300/500/700, One v1/v2/v4 et Rider 1 & 2):

 We'll have to rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise before saving: 

  Picture tab / Rotate / Right 90 °

   It remains only to save the file in BMP format: 

   

  Click the Tab "File / Save"

  Import (or) files) images) in the TomTom : 

  Connect your TomTom to the computer; it is recognized as a mass storage device. 

  Copy (or) file that you just created and paste it to the root of Tomtom 

   An alert message will ask you to overwrite existing ones conformation: enter YES.

  Disconnect the Tomtom of the computer; Please care that the Tomtom no longer works! More red  cross on the screen .

 To disconnect: 

 use Tomtom Home  => function "Eject Tomtom" 

 or use the "Remove Hardware Safely" (in the task bar at the bottom right) function.

   The images will be displayed automatically on startup and closing Tomtom; there is nothing to        configure.

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how to install multiple maps on tomtom GPS or garmin 255 2xx 

   here is the procedure for installing multiple cards on the Garmin nuvi 255 gps or TomTom gps :
                                            
                                           

                             
   . Things to know before starting : 

- Garmin or TomTom support memory cards sd 2gb or 4gb sdhc 
- The maps are in *. img .
- The gps recognizes two types of internal memory at the same time and other external 
- The cards should be in a folder name "Garmin" or "TomTom" and the card should be named                      "gmapsupp.img". 
- we can put a card name "gmapsupp.img" in the internal memory of the GPS and another name                        "gmapsupp.img" in the "Garmin" or "TomTom" folder in sd card external gps.

.  In europe or america map, you have to buy a memory card 4GB SDHC and in Africa you have to buy a        memory card 2GB SDHC :

1)  format the card in FAT32 (very important) .
2)  create a folder named "Garmin" or "TomTom"
3)  Download map in *. img for convenience choose unlocked img (free map)
4)  copy the downloaded file in the garmin or tomtom folder (the name of the card must be           "gmapsupp.img")

     And now in the gps go to menu> setting> Map> Mapinfo.
      you will see 2 cards, check it .

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                              Trick to increase the internal memory of TomTom with 2 gb to 4 gb


Installing an slot SD-Card

On some versions of the TomTom ONE V3, it is possible to weld a SD-Card socket on the motherboard TomTom. Up to 2 GB are possible. 
You should only do this if: 
        . Your warranty is exceeded or if you don't care.
         . You really need more memory (for maps, mp3 music etc. ..)
         . you have the tools to welding and some experience in soldering very small and delicate things.

1. Perform a full backup of the contents Tomtom                       

 Do it with TomTom HOME, but also copy really all the TomTom internal memory on your hard disk

2. Open the Tomtom

      You will find the situation as depicted in picture here:

      Before welding: disconnect the battery.

3. Solder the SD card adapter

    Sd Card Interface only necessary images. The images below are correct : 

      Some improvements:
             
           . If you use a 2GB SD card more, install Bootloader 5.5022 or newer.
                . It works best with a micro SD card. So, can save space and install a new memory in the case of                    the TomTom ONE. MicroSD adapter used to support well insulated and narrow. Tested                             SanDisk microSD / TransFlash 2.0GB.

  4. Preparing SD card

      . Copy the entire contents, which you saved in 1. The SD card using a card reader.
      . Insert the Micro - SD card in the Tomtom  .
         . Power amd TomTom system should boot normally .


  .  Now you can copy more music or videos on the TomTom. Another advantage is            the following: If the sdcard is broken, you can just replace them with new very                cheap (I have not tried SD cards over 2GB it may not work .. Check!) 





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