How to Call for Help With a TomTom

Several TomTom models come with a "Help me!" feature. This feature will find the nearest emergency centers and if you have synced the TomTom with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, you can utilize the hands-free calling feature to contact emergency services. These features are especially useful after an accident has occurred. With TomTom's "Help me!" feature, you can contact the local police and find the nearest hospital emergency room to take care of you and your families injuries.

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  Power on the TomTom GPS. TomTom requires a minute to find your current location before you can use it.

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  Sync TomTom with your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. Turn on the mobile phone and TomTom. Then tap "Mobile Device" on the TomTom home screen then follow the on screen wizard. The mobile phone will also detect the TomTom and prompt you to sync the phone with the device.

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  Tap the screen to bring up the main menu again. Tap "Help me!" in the main menu.

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  Touch "Phone for help." This enables the Help navigation and call features.

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  Select the type of emergency service you require. For example, choose the "Nearest hospital" to connect to the hospital nearest your current location.

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  Tap a center in the list. All centers matching the type of emergency service you are seeking are listed. The one at the top of the list is nearest you. The TomTom will provide directions to that center.

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  Tap "Dial" to call the selected emergency center. No phone is required, carry on the conversation with the emergency services personnel hands-free using the TomTom's microphone and speaker.