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"Andy" <replyheretofindout@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Kunal" <kunal12@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> >I have a Tom Tom and HP Ipaq 4150 bluetooth kit for connecting the two.
> >
> > Is there a way for making the tom tom to find the quiest route rather
than
> > the long winded way it normaly picks up?
> >
> > I was looking to set it up so that it always finds the quiest way unless
> > alternative route is selected.
> >
> > Is that possible?
> > Kunal
> >
> You don't specify which version of TomTom you're using.
>
> I've just checked my TomTom 2.24, and I'm surprised not to be able to find
a
> way to change route planning in the preferences screens.
>
> Try this:
> Use the A-B icon to plan your route. Change the option on the Type tab
> between Shortest Route and Quickest Route, per your personal preference.
>
> Shortest route will take longer to get there, because it picks the route
> that covers least distance, but will use 30mph roads with lots of
junctions.
>
> Quickest route will usually add a few of miles onto your journey, because
it
> will take you a little out of your way to a motorway slip road (or other
> fast road), where you can cruise along at 70mph. More miles, but shorter
> time.
>
> TomTom is good at recalculating en route, and the large buttons make it
easy
> to fine tune your route on the move. If you know better than TomTom, then
> drive your preferred route for a bit, then let TomTom pick up where you're
> not sure.
>
> Edit the menus to move the alternative route button and the guidance
on/off
> button so you can reach them in less taps.
>
> --
> Andy
>
>
Thanks Andy for your response.
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