Tomtom how long to charge

Never measured the current myself. But it cannot be much. One thing to keep in mind though is that when charging it via the USB cable, it can tend to take a significantly longer amount of time than if you were to do it with the standard car charger. Hopefully Birdman, or one of the other very knowledgeable people on this board, can jump in and give their opinion.

Its enough as long as its off is plenty of time The manual states 4 hours, is the maximum time needed to recharge the unit, and NOT to leave it plugged in for more then that. Can I assume, danjreed, that it's OK to leave it plugged in for as long as it's on and being used? Joined Apr 21, Messages 1. Its similar to your cell phone battery or smaller laptop battery.

It has hardware and software that control how and when it charges. It is idiot proof. Just plug it in and let it do the work. You cannot over-charge it. But it is not a big deal, cause I alway's bring the cigarette lighter with me. Batt can't least more than 2h on XLS. If only the updates were "idiot proof" You must log in or register to reply here.

Few restaurants or coffee shops will grudge their paying customers an opportunity to plug in for a few minutes while they eat. No rechargeable battery lasts forever, and you might find that over time the unplugged performance of your TomTom begins to deteriorate.

Replacement batteries are available from TomTom dealers or the company's website, and some third-party suppliers. The micro-USB connector used for charging and data transfer can also fail over time, especially if you frequently unplug the GPS.

If the connector on your charger fails, you can simply replace the charger. However, if the connector on your TomTom stops working, the unit will need repair at an authorized service center. Fred Decker is a trained chef and certified food-safety trainer. He's held positions selling computers, insurance and mutual funds, and was educated at Memorial University of Newfoundland and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Home Hardware. Another reason why the device may not be charging could be that the charging unit, such as a car charger or the home charger, is not functioning properly. In this case a new charger must be purchased. Note: Resetting your device removes all your saved places and settings, including the language, the voice, and the warning settings. Your device resets and restarts. You will find this option on the main menu of your device.

The result does not provide any technical specifications or features, so use the search box to the right to find more information about the model. TomTom has made more than 60 Sat Nav models obsolete. These will continue to work as they do today, but the map displayed on-screen will become out-of-date and as such navigation will be less accurate. Tip: You can connect more than one phone to your VIA.

Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is discoverable. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Ben Davis March 8, How do I charge my TomTom one? How do I know if my TomTom is charging?