The TomTom GO 740 Live is an in-car GPS unit with a MicroSD memory card slot. The GPS device has an internal capacity of 2GB, used partially to store your maps. The GO 740 Live features a music player and a picture viewer. If you have a MicroSD card with music or pictures on it, you can insert the card into your GO 740 Live and view or listen to them through the TomTom.
MicroSD Card
MicroSD cards are small flash memory cards about the size of a fingernail. They're similar to full-sized or MiniSD cards in that they have up to 2GB storage capacity. The bottom of the device has a clearly visible MicroSD card slot on the bottom, the only slot besides the docking cradle port. Using your computer, you can store music and photo files on the card then insert it into your TomTom. Through the GO 740 Live's "Music and media" menu, you can play music using the "TomTom Jukebox" or view photos through the "Photo gallery."
Incompatible Cards
It's important to remember that the device supports only standard MicroSD cards, not the newer MicroSDHC or MicroSDXC. These newer standards build upon the MicroSD technology, offering higher capacity in the same-sized card. While they look similar, your TomTom GO 740 Live will not be able to read any data from these cards.
Related Peripherals
Your TomTom GO 740 Live plays your music through the GPS device's internal speaker, by default. While this is the easiest option, you'll experience better sound quality if your car's stereo has a line-in port. If so, TomTom offers a separate windshield mount accessory featuring a line-out connection. You'll also need a standard 35mm audio cable to connect the two, this way the music on your MicroSD card can play through your car speakers. Bluetooth Hi-Fi speakers offer another option. With a compatible stereo and speaker system, your TomTom wirelessly transmits your music to your stereo via the Bluetooth connection.
Considerations
The TomTom GO 740 Live does not come with a MicroSD card, so you'll need to purchase it separately. The GO 740 Live's manual warns not to use your MicroSD card in other devices, saying they may damage the card. As long as the device is MicroSD compatible, you'll likely be safe using it in another device.
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