How do I enter logitude and latitude on my new Via 53?
Johnforty
Posts: 2 [Apprentice Traveler]
I used to be able to enter longitude and latitude on my old, now broken, Via 135 but cant find how to do that on my new Via53. Also, I notice the Via53 won't change display orientation i.e. won't work up the other way. Thanks, J
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Lochfrass
Posts: 14,147 
SuperusersHi
For planning with coordinates follow this instructions:
Tap on search and then change the field in the upper right to longitude and latitude
See: http://download.tomtom.com/open/manuals/VIA_53/html/en-gb/index.htm#Planningarouteusingcoordinates-MASTEREU-Quicksearch.htm
Do you mean to rotate the DisplayAlso, I notice the Via53 won't change display orientation i.e. won't work up the other way. Thanks, J
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YamFazMan
Posts: 18,713
SuperusersHi
@Johnforty
Coordinates.....
Tap on the four dot Icon (....) (Bottom left screen)
Tap Search Icon
Tap (Top right on screen) Tap Whole map
Note…… On some units (I think) it says Installed Maps
Scroll down
Tap Latitude Longitude Icon
By the way... When the device has a "GPS Satellite lock"
The Latitude and Longitude shown on the screen as an example is....
Live for your location
When inputting coordinates using DMS format, you can't enter seconds as a decimal point
Example N 50° 31' 10.62'' W 4° 1' 55.95''
But If you simply round up or down the second's entry in the example
I.e... The North decimal point to 11" and the West decimal point to 56"
It gives B3212 Sampford Spiney UK
If you tap the offered Sampford Spiney UK
The Map will open at the location
Tap the blue "Drive Steering Wheel" icon to drive there
Or
Tap the 3Dot Icon and the Quick Menu will open with more options ie...
"Add to MyPlaces"
"Use as a starting Point"
"Search Near Here"
Note... If you already have a route planned and want to add a coordinate location to the route, the 3Dot Icon Quick Menu will have an extra option...
"Add to Route"
______________________________
Also.....
Example inputting coordinates using GPS format, for example, If you enter N 52 23.488 W 2 12.501 it's a field in Worcestershire UK
In the text, the New GO range will display the coordinate location and underneath, offer the nearest road location as a destination, in this case, an (Unnamed location) Hurcott UK
(1)... Tapping the Black Pendant Icon opens the "(Unnamed location) Hurcott UK" Tap the blue "Drive Steering Wheel" icon to drive there
Or
Tap the 3Dot Quick menu for more options... See the above "Sampford Spinney" example for more info
(2)... Tapping the Globe coordinate Icon only zooms the map into the Globe Icon (Tapping the Globe Icon on the Map does nothing)... Pinch zoom the map down until the Black Pendant Icon is in view... Go to bullet point (1)...
If you Tap the dual function Icon (3Lines & 2Circles
You can toggle between a Map and List view or tap the Keyboard Icon to return to the Coordinates menu screen
If you pinch-zoom the map screen, it will show the coordinate location on the Map
The GO will give you the coordinate location and will show it on the map, but can only plan a route to the nearest road access point
ATB YFM
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Johnforty
Posts: 2 [Apprentice Traveler]
Hi All, Thanks for the great information. I can now put in long/lat. The 53 is quite a bit different to the 135. Also I'm used to various gadgets rotating the display automatically but didn't realise that the reorientation is acheved physically with the clip thing on the back. Doh! Thanks again, J401
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lampard
Posts: 5,142 
Moderator
Hi @Johnforty
Welcome to the Community! When you get a chance, please mark the helpful comments above as an answer so that other users with the same query can find this thread useful.
Regards, lampard5
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Superusers
For planning with coordinates follow this instructions:
Tap on search and then change the field in the upper right to longitude and latitude
See: http://download.tomtom.com/open/manuals/VIA_53/html/en-gb/index.htm#Planningarouteusingcoordinates-MASTEREU-Quicksearch.htm
Do you mean to rotate the Display
Superusers
@Johnforty
Coordinates.....
Tap on the four dot Icon (....) (Bottom left screen)
Tap Search Icon
Tap (Top right on screen) Tap Whole map
Note…… On some units (I think) it says Installed Maps
Scroll down
Tap Latitude Longitude Icon
By the way... When the device has a "GPS Satellite lock"
The Latitude and Longitude shown on the screen as an example is....
Live for your location
When inputting coordinates using DMS format, you can't enter seconds as a decimal point
Example N 50° 31' 10.62'' W 4° 1' 55.95''
But If you simply round up or down the second's entry in the example
I.e... The North decimal point to 11" and the West decimal point to 56"
It gives B3212 Sampford Spiney UK
If you tap the offered Sampford Spiney UK
The Map will open at the location
Tap the blue "Drive Steering Wheel" icon to drive there
Or
Tap the 3Dot Icon and the Quick Menu will open with more options ie...
"Add to MyPlaces"
"Use as a starting Point"
"Search Near Here"
Note... If you already have a route planned and want to add a coordinate location to the route, the 3Dot Icon Quick Menu will have an extra option...
"Add to Route"
______________________________
Also.....
Example inputting coordinates using GPS format, for example, If you enter N 52 23.488 W 2 12.501 it's a field in Worcestershire UK
In the text, the New GO range will display the coordinate location and underneath, offer the nearest road location as a destination, in this case, an (Unnamed location) Hurcott UK
Or
Tap the 3Dot Quick menu for more options... See the above "Sampford Spinney" example for more info
(2)... Tapping the Globe coordinate Icon only zooms the map into the Globe Icon (Tapping the Globe Icon on the Map does nothing)... Pinch zoom the map down until the Black Pendant Icon is in view... Go to bullet point (1)...
If you Tap the dual function Icon (3Lines & 2Circles
You can toggle between a Map and List view or tap the Keyboard Icon to return to the Coordinates menu screen
If you pinch-zoom the map screen, it will show the coordinate location on the Map
The GO will give you the coordinate location and will show it on the map, but can only plan a route to the nearest road access point
ATB YFM
Superusers
Hi
@Johnforty
You're welcome, glad you're sorted
ATB YFM
Welcome to the Community! When you get a chance, please mark the helpful comments above as an answer so that other users with the same query can find this thread useful.
Regards, lampard