SD Card?

[johnling]

Just got a new TT1XL. The SD card slot has a sticker over it saying, "Maps of US and Canada are preloaded on internal memory (1gb). No SC Card required."

If I remove the sticker will a card be recognized? And, what might I use it for?

Thanks,
John

 

[46jimbo]

The sticker is right. Everything you need is loaded onto internal memory. I believe TomTom puts that sticker there because many people were complaining that they were missing a vital part - the SD card - in order to make their unit work. Not so.

So what is the SD card good for? If you purchase another map, say Western Europe, you can load it, along with the operating system, on to the card. This way, you don't have to disturb your original setup on the internal memory. Just note that SDHC cards don't work on these units.

If the card is inserted, the unit will boot from the card. Remove it and it boots from the internal memory. It's a case of either/or. You don't have access to both memories at the same time.

(Note that this does NOT apply to the x20 and x30 units, which CAN access both. This series can also use SDHC cards.)

 

[johnling]

Thanks!

I had some sd cards collecting dust. I thought I could put one to use.

 

[melodious]

This thread is the best for tips on using sdhc cards: https://www.tomtomforums.com/showthread.php?t=8060&page=2&highlight=sdhc

 

[johnling]

This thread is the best for tips on using sdhc cards: https://www.tomtomforums.com/showthread.php?t=8060&page=2&highlight=sdhc

Thanks, I searched for an answer there first. Honestly, I thought maybe I'd get a quicker answer here. That thread does not seem too active.

 

[Gilbert]

You could also look at a thread I started: https://www.tomtomforums.com/showthread.php?p=59479