TomTom NAVIGATOR 5

In order to update your GPS device: TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 with the latest update, follow next instructions.

First of all, be sure you got the update file for your TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 device, downloaded from SpeedcamUpdates.com.

If still haven't got it, you can get it now filling the form you see on this page.

1. Extract files from the SpeedcamUpdates zip package. If the file you have downloaded is not a ZIP file means the file is already decompressed, and you can continue with the next step of this installation instructions.
For your information
There are 3 different methods to install speed cameras in your TomTom device, depending on the capabilities and release date.

2. Method 1.

3. This method is valid if you're able to connect your TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 device to your PC Computer and get access to the main shared folder of the device.
4. Plug your TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 device to your computer thru USB cable. If everything goes well you should see a new drive that you can explore using Windows Explorer or Finder if you use Mac.
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6. Using the file explorer look for the folder with a region or country name, like Western Europe, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom.
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8. Copy the extracted files from SpeedcamUpdates, OV2 and BMP, into the map folder you identified in the step before.
9. You can enable alerts, and set warning audio when approaching to the speed cameras, in the Enable Alerts section.
For your information
In order to use Method 2 or Method 3 you have to install TomTom Software. Follow next instructions to do it.
Download and install software MyDrive from TomTom.
You need a registered TomTom account.
Connect your TomTom device to your computer and run "MyDrive Connect" software.

10. Sign in to your TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 account
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12. Register your TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 device or select it if it is already registered.
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14. You're ready now to choose Method 2 or Method 3 for speed cameras installation.
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16. Method 2.

17. Using Route Planner
18. Go to website: MyDrive
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20. Do login and click Route Planner => My Places =>POI Files => Import POI file
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22. Select each OV2 file you've downloaded from SpeedcamUpdates and press Import button.
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24. Files will be automatically transfered to your TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 device.
25. You can enable alerts, and set warning audio when approaching to the speed cameras, in the Enable Alerts section.

26. Method 3.

27. Using Add Community content with MyDrive
28. Right click in MyDrive Connect icon in the system tray and select Manage community content
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30. You have to add each OV2 file downloaded from SpeedcamUpdates by pressing Add Poi button. Remember to add the associated bmp too which is included in the downloaded files.
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32. When you finish press Install to transfer all information to your device.
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34. Enable Alerts
    In order to enable alertes go to Main > Settings > POI settings > Warn when approaching a POI
    Search the categories where speedcams are located
    Select distance and warning sound per each category
    A speaker icon will be shown close to the category name.