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Firewalls, antivirus scanners and pop-up blockers can also interfere with MyDrive 
Connect. It may be necessary to configure your firewall and router to allow MyDrive 
Connect full access to the internet. 

 

 

If you are using MyDrive Connect on a business network, for example at your workplace, 
be aware that your company may have restrictions and access policies that may prevent 
MyDrive Connect from connecting to TomTom servers. Also, if you are using a public 
network, it could be an unstable internet connection and could cause a download or an 
installation failure. 

Downloading and installing your map (MyDrive Connect) 

Before you start 

1.

 

Make sure that you are using the latest version of MyDrive Connect.  

2.

 

Check if there is sufficient free space on your computer. You need a minimum of 
8GB. more  

Note

: Security settings on your computer or internet router may prevent MyDrive Connect from 

downloading files. For more information, go to What should I know before downloading 
updates?  

Tip

: To save time, you can set MyDrive Connect to download updates automatically even when 

your device is not connected. You can then install the updates next time you connect your 
device. To use this feature, go to 

Settings

, open the 

Downloads

 tab and select t

Schedule the 

download of updates

. 

Downloading and installing your map 

1.

 

Connect your navigation device to your computer. Switch on your device. 

2.

 

If MyDrive Connect doesn't open automatically, click the MyDrive Connect icon (

or 

) in the Windows notification area or Apple menu bar and then click 

MyDrive 

Connect

Summary of Contents for 4PN60

Page 1: ...ension or a USB port on keyboard or monitor When your device has been connected to the computer MyDrive Connect starts and will recover the software on your device Transferring items from MyDrive to y...

Page 2: ...some time so we recommend that you always do this before starting your journey If you want to speed up the process you can connect your device directly to your computer using a USB cable To transfer...

Page 3: ...menu on your device tap Appearance then Show POI lists on map and select a POI category and icon Adding GPX files You can import GPX track files with a maximum size of 15MB from your computer using th...

Page 4: ...oad any software and QuickGPSfix updates Detailed steps for devices that use MyDrive Connect Detailed steps for devices that use TomTom HOME If you have a connected device that receives TomTom Service...

Page 5: ...e then click Next 7 Click Install to accept the default installation folder or click Browse to select a different installation folder and then click Install Once the installation of MyDrive Connect ha...

Page 6: ...use the mount to connect your device to your computer 5 Switch on your navigation device 6 Press and hold the On Off button Do not release the On Off button when the device restarts with a drum sound...

Page 7: ...the USB cable to your navigation device You need to connect the cable while the spinning cogwheel or wheel is shown 9 As soon as your device is connected to the computer MyDrive Connect starts restori...

Page 8: ...e computer If the software was restored successfully the device will start normally without displaying a red cross My device is connected to the computer but nothing happens Click here to see which pr...

Page 9: ...should plug the USB connector directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor We recommend that you always use the original USB cable provided wi...

Page 10: ...est version of MyDrive Connect 2 Check if there is sufficient free space on your computer You need a minimum of 8GB more Note Security settings on your computer or internet router may prevent MyDrive...

Page 11: ...n overview of the number of available updates ready for your device and if applicable any items which have expired or are about to expire 5 Click My Content at the top left of the page 6 Under MY MAPS...

Page 12: ...if available use a memory card installed in your device During the download and installation MyDrive Connect shows the progress of the two operations download to the computer and then installation on...

Page 13: ...a car mount that can also be used to charge the device using the computer Note You cannot use the car mount when installing updates on your navigation device because the car mount will not be recognis...

Page 14: ...evice is not listed under Network Adapters double click Other devices For detailed steps to resolve this issue select the device that is listed below Unknown device TomTom RNDIS Remote NDIS Compatible...

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