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Contents Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE 6 Starting the TomTom BRIDGE 8 Using gestures 10 Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE 11 Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE 12 About connecting TomTom BRIDGE ........................................................................... 12 Connect using Bluetooth ........................................................................................ 12 Connect using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot .......................................................................
Language 20 Installing in your vehicle 21 Charging the TomTom BRIDGE 22 The TomTom BRIDGE is not starting 23 Caring for your TomTom navigation app 24 Getting help 25 Welcome to navigation with TomTom 27 About TomTom services 28 GPS reception 29 What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen 30 The map view..................................................................................................... 30 The guidance view ..................................................................
Planning a route 57 Planning a route to an address using search ................................................................ 57 Planning a route to a city center ............................................................................. 58 Planning a route to a POI using search ....................................................................... 60 Planning a route using the map ............................................................................... 62 Planning a route using My Places ..
My Places 91 About My Places .................................................................................................. 91 Setting your home location .................................................................................... 91 Changing your home location .................................................................................. 92 Adding a location from My Places .............................................................................
Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE This Reference Guide explains how to use the TomTom BRIDGE and the installed TomTom apps. The Reference Guide has the following sections: The The The The TomTom TomTom TomTom TomTom BRIDGE Navigation app Camera app Music app Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom BRIDGE, and for instructions about other apps installed on the TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. Version 15.
The TomTom BRIDGE 7
Starting the TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom BRIDGE starts when it is in its dock and the dock has power. When the TomTom BRIDGE is not in its dock, you can also press the On/Off button until the device starts. The TomTom BRIDGE home screen is shown. Note: The TomTom navigation app home screen shown below is an example. The home screen on the TomTom navigation app might look different and have different apps installed. 1. An app running as a widget.
6. Software update button. Shortcut button to open the Software update app. This app lets you update the TomTom navigation app to the latest software version. 7. Status bar. Touch this area to show app notifications and the device status.
Using gestures You use gestures to control your device. This Reference Guide explains which gestures to use throughout the guide but here is a complete list of all the gestures you can use. Double tap Touch one finger on the screen twice in rapid succession. Example of when to use this: Zooming in. Drag Put one finger on the screen and move it across the screen. Example of when to use this: Scrolling a screen. Flick Flick the tip of a single finger across the screen.
Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom BRIDGE is an Android-based device that has different apps installed on it. Some of the apps will be standard Android apps, for example a browser, a clock and a photo-gallery. Specialised apps could be added by the device owner, and TomTom has also added apps. Note: The TomTom BRIDGE might be locked to prevent you making changes to the device. You can find other apps on the device by scrolling to the right. To see all the apps on the device, select All apps.
Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE About connecting TomTom BRIDGE TomTom BRIDGE connects to the internet using your smartphone so you can use the installed apps and access TomTom services. Using your smartphone to connect means that data is sent and received by your smartphone using your cellular service provider. Your smartphone needs to be compatible with TomTom BRIDGE, and you must have a data plan from a cellular service provider. Go to tomtom.com/connect for more information.
7. After you have connected your TomTom BRIDGE to your smartphone, you need to check the box in the Bluetooth profile on the TomTom BRIDGE to enable internet access as shown below. Your TomTom BRIDGE connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection. TomTom services are now active. The Bluetooth symbol in the Android Status Bar shows that Bluetooth is switched on.
If you want to connect using another phone, you must connect using Bluetooth or connect using Portable Wi-Fi hotspot for that phone. Tip: If reconnecting automatically to your smartphone using Bluetooth does not work, you can manually reconnect as described in Connect using Bluetooth. Unable to get a connection If your TomTom BRIDGE cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, check the following: Your phone is shown on your TomTom BRIDGE.
Features on the TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom BRIDGE uses the Android operating system. TomTom and the device owner have changed the operating system in the following ways: Certain Android features have been disabled, either by TomTom or by the device owner. This makes the device safer and easier to use while driving. Some new features and apps have been added, both by TomTom and by the device owner. These additions customize the device, making it relevant for the functions it will be used for.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work. Note: You cannot use the mount to connect your device to your computer. Note: You should plug the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 2. On your computer, open a file manager program. Your TomTom navigation app appears in your computer's file system as TomTom Bridge. 3. Open the TomTom navigation app Internal Storage folder. 4.
To update the software on the device, do the following: 1. Select the Home button. 2. Select the Settings app. 3. In Wireless and networks, select Wi-Fi. Select and connect to a Wi-Fi network. 4. Select the Home button. 5. Select the Software update app. Your device automatically downloads and installs the software update. Note: You may have to restart the device to install the software update. Moving and resizing apps and widgets You can move apps and widgets to different places on the display.
Tip: You can only move and app or widget to an empty space. Resizing apps and widgets To resize an app or widget, do the following: Note: Some widgets and apps have a size limit in one or more directions. 1. Select and hold the app or widget that you want to resize for 2 seconds, then release. The app or widget changes color and you see a trash can icon and four resize spots. 2. Select and drag a resize spot to make the app or widget larger or smaller.
Deleting an app or widget To delete an app or widget from the home or apps screen, do the following: 1. Select and hold the app or widget that you want to delete for 2 seconds, then release. The app or widget changes color and you see a trash can icon and four resize spots. 2. Select the trash can icon. The app or widget is removed from the home or app screen and placed in the All apps location. Tip: If you deleted the app or widget by mistake, open All apps and move it back again.
Language The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE is also used in the apps installed on the device. To change the device language, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Home button. Select the Settings app. Select Language & input, then select Language. Select the language you want, then select OK. Your device language changes.
Installing in your vehicle Use only the supplied dock and vehicle mount to hold the TomTom BRIDGE when you are using it in your vehicle.
Charging the TomTom BRIDGE The battery in the TomTom BRIDGE charges when you install the device in its dock and the dock is powered. You can also use a USB Home Charger. You are warned when the battery level is low or critical. You lose your connection to the internet when the battery level is low or critical. When the battery is empty, the device goes into sleep mode. Note: Charging your TomTom BRIDGE using your computer is not recommended. The voltage output of computer USB ports varies by manufacturer.
The TomTom BRIDGE is not starting In rare cases, the TomTom BRIDGE may not start correctly or may stop responding. First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your device to power or install it in the dock. It can take up to 3 hours to fully charge the battery. If this does not solve the problem, you can reset the device. To do this, press and hold the On/Off button until your device begins to restart.
Caring for your TomTom navigation app It is important to take care of your device: Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will void the warranty. Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.
Getting help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.
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Welcome to navigation with TomTom This Section explains how you use the TomTom Navigation app. Important: For other TomTom BRIDGE settings and operation instructions, and for instructions about other apps installed on TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. The navigation app is installed on the device, either as an app that you have to open, or as a software widget on the Home screen.
About TomTom services TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and safety cameras on your route. To help avoid traffic delays and get you to your destination quicker, you can even use TomTom services on the routes you drive every day. To get TomTom Services on TomTom BRIDGE, connect TomTom BRIDGE to a network. Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are available in all countries or regions.
GPS reception When you first start the navigation app, it may need a few minutes to find your GPS position and show your current location on the map. Make sure you have GPS activated on your device. Tip: The GPS settings are in the device's Settings app. In areas where GPS reception is not possible, such as tunnels, your location may not be accurate. Important: The navigation app cannot give you route instructions until it has received location data.
What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen The map view The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your device has found your GPS location. You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons.
If you have planned a route, your complete route is shown on the map. You can add stops to your route directly from the map. When you start to drive, the guidance view is shown. 1. Back button. This button returns the map to an overview of your whole route or, if no route is planned, moves the map to put your current location at the center. 2. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view.
A stop on your route. A location saved in My Places. Select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the menu button to see a list of actions you can take. Traffic information. Select the traffic incident to display information about the traffic delay. Your route, if you have planned a route. Select the route to clear it, change the route type, add a stop or save changes to your route. Safety cameras on your route. Select a safety camera to display information about that camera. Route bar.
When your navigation device starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location. 1. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view. 2. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. Tip: On some devices you can also pinch to zoom in and out. 3. Instruction panel. This panel shows the following information: The direction of your next turn. The distance to your next turn.
Note: If your TomTom navigation app cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears gray. 8. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. Important: To see a wider route bar showing additional route information, change the setting for Route Information. The route bar The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. It has an arrival information panel at the top, and a bar with symbols underneath.
choose to see the current time if you turn the setting on. Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays. The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route preview. Distances and the route bar The distance ahead shown on the route bar depends on the length of your route, or the distance remaining on your route.
Current route Select this button to clear or change your planned route. Report Safety Camera Select this button to report a safety camera. Voice Recognition Select this button to start voice recognition. Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice recognition. My Places Select this button to show your saved places. My Routes Select this button to show your saved routes. Parking Gas Station Select this button to find parking lots/garages. Select this button to find gas stations.
Other buttons On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following buttons are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to the navigation buttons: Select this button to open the Settings Menu. Select this button to open the Help Menu. The Help Menu contains a guided tour and information about the navigation app. Select this button to return to the previous screen. Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view.
Volume control On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. Select and slide the volume control to change the volume of voice instructions and warnings. If the voice instructions are turned off, the volume control will still change the volume of the warnings. Running in the background The navigation app continues to run when it is in the background, for example when you are using another app on the TomTom BRIDGE.
Traffic About TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic is a unique TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. For more information about TomTom services, go to tomtom.com/services. In combination with IQ Routes, TomTom Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions and the weather. Your navigation app regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions.
The arrival information panel shows the following information: The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination. The length of time to drive to the destination from your current location. A parking button is shown near the destination flag when parking is available near your destination. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel.
Tip: Select an incident on the map to see more detailed information. 1. Traffic incident that affects your route in your direction of travel. A symbol or number at the start of the incident shows the type of incident or the delay in minutes, for example 5 minutes. The color of the incident indicates the speed of traffic relative to the maximum allowed speed at that location, with red being the slowest. The stripes on the traffic jam are also animated to show the speed of the traffic, where appropriate.
To get more information about an incident, select an incident in the route bar. The map opens zoomed in on the incident and a pop-up opens showing detailed information about the traffic incident. The information shown includes: The type of traffic incident – general, accident, roadwork, lane closure or weather such as heavy rain or snow. The severity of the incident - slow traffic, traffic lining up or stationary traffic. The delay time. The length of the incident.
Unknown incident Road work Lane closure Road closure Advanced Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all crossings or in all countries. Advanced Lane Guidance helps you prepare for highway exits and crossings by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route. As you approach an exit or crossing, the lane you need is shown on the screen and in the instruction panel. Tip: To close the lane image, select anywhere on the screen or press the back button.
Important: The speed limit shown in the speed panel is only an indication. You must always obey the actual speed limit for the road you are on and the conditions you are driving in.
Using Quick Search About search You use search to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the following: A specific address, for example, 335 Madison Avenue, New York. A partial address, for example, Madison Ave NY. A type of place, for example, gas station or restaurant. A place by name, for example, Starbucks. A ZIP code, for example, 36925 York for York, Alabama. A city to navigate to a city center, for example, Kingston, NY.
Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction. Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria." Note: When searching, the whole map is searched.
6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address, and email. 7. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
The search results are shown in two columns. 2. Select Search Places Online. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button on the keyboard. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
5. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address, and email. 6. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
Tip: Hide the device keyboard to show the whole search screen. 1. Back button. Select this button to go back to the previous screen. 2. Search input box. Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses and POIs are shown. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. Tip: To edit, select a word you have already typed to place the cursor.
Near destination When a route has been planned, you can select this option to use your destination as the center for your search. Latitude Longitude Select this option to enter a pair of latitude longitude coordinates. 4. View button. Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view. 5. List/map button. Select this button to switch between showing the results in a list or showing the results on the map. 6. Show/hide keyboard. Select this button to show the keyboard.
When you select an address from the list of search results, you can choose to show it on the map, add a crossroad or plan a route to that chosen location. To get an exact address you can add the house number. If you show the result on the map, you can use the pop-up menu to add a location from My Places or search near this location. If a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route. Note: The best search results are shown on the map.
Every location on Earth, including those in the sea, like islands and oil rigs, can be represented by a mapcode. Mapcodes are short, and easy to recognize, remember and communicate. They are precise to a few meters, which is good enough for every-day use. Go to mapcode.com for instructions on how to find the mapcode for a location. Mapcodes are more precise and more flexible than the address on a business card.
Car-related services Outside parking Gas station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection center Rental car facility Electric/hybrid car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service Post office Pharmacy Shopping center Beauty services Tourist information office Shop College or university School Library Convention center Education Leisure 54
Casino Winery Theater Tourist attraction Movie Theater Zoo Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition center Opera Cultural center Nightlife Leisure center Sports Park Swimming pool Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports center Stadium Golf course Church Place of worship Sport Religion 55
Travel Railroad station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal ZIP code Note: Not used in all countries.
Planning a route Planning a route to an address using search Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route to an address using search, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to.
Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select an address suggestion. 6. Enter the house number if you have one and haven't entered it already. Tip: If you enter a house number that is not found, the number appears red. The nearest house number that is found is shown in the Drive button.
To plan a route to a city center using search, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the city or town you want to plan a route to. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more.
The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city center POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city center POI. The city center location is shown on the map. 7. Select Drive. Your navigation device plans a route then starts to guide you to your destination. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available. For example, press and hold the letter "e" to access characters 3 e è é ê ë and more. You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction.
5. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI. The location is shown on the map. 6. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel.
A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 3. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to My Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.
2. Select My Places. A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this Place, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
Planning a route using coordinates Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route using a pair of coordinates, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Select the type of search button to the right of the search box. 4. Select Latitude Longitude. 5. Type in your pair of coordinates.
8. To plan a route to this destination, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination. Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned. Tip: You can save a route using My Routes.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. 3. 4. 5. 6. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the location you want to use as a starting point. Select an address or POI suggestion. Select Show on Map. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 7. Select Use as Starting Point. 8.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Remove Starting Point. Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point. Changing the starting point into a stop 1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Change to a Stop. Your route is replanned with the starting point changed into a stop. Finding a parking lot To find a parking lot, do the following: 1.
The map opens showing the locations of parking lots. If a route is planned, the map shows parking lots near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map shows parking lots near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of parking lots by pressing this button: You can select a parking lot from the list to locate it on the map. Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.
3. Select a parking lot from the map or the list. A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the parking lot. 4. To plan a route to your chosen parking lot, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can add a parking lot as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. Finding a gas station To find a gas station, do the following: 1.
If a route is planned, the map shows gas stations along your route. If a route isn't planned, the map shows gas stations near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of gas stations by pressing this button: You can select a gas station from the list to locate it on the map. Tip: You can scroll down the list of results using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
4. To plan a route to your chosen gas station, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can add a gas station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A gas station that is a stop on your route has a blue icon.
Changing your route The Current Route Menu When you have planned a route, select the Current Route button in the Main Menu to open the Current Route Menu. The following buttons are available in the Current Route Menu: Clear Route Find Alternative Avoid Blocked Road Select this button to clear the currently planned route. The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view. You see this button when you have planned a route.
Add to My Routes If you plan a new route that has not already been saved, you see this button. Select this button to save this route as part of your My Routes list. Save Changes to Route If you make a change to a My Route, you see this button. Select this button to save the changes. Change Route Type Select this button to change the type of route used to plan your route. Your route will be recalculated using the new route type.
3. Select the new route by selecting the time balloon. 4. Select Let's go. Guidance to your destination resumes avoiding the blocked road. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Types of route Select Change Route Type to change the type of route planned to your current destination. Your route is recalculated using the new route type. You can select the following types of route: Fastest route - the fastest route to your destination.
Adding a stop to your route using the map 1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2. Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. 3. Select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Use in Route. 5. Select Add to Current Route. Your route is recalculated to include your stop. Deleting a stop from your route 1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2.
My Routes About My Routes My Routes provides an easy way to create saved routes with optional stops, sometimes known as an itinerary. You can use My Routes to save, retrieve and edit routes. You may want to use My Routes in one or more of the following situations: While working - Your job involves driving several routes with multiple stops on a daily basis. Your routes can change and you need to be flexible and be able to change the order of your stops or change the planned route.
2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 3. To navigate to the start of the saved route, select Drive. The starting point of the saved route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned. Guidance to your destination begins from your current location. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: There are two other ways to navigate using a saved route: Select the starting point of the route.
3. Select the pop-menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Manage Stops. 5. Select Add Stop to Route. 6. Select your new stop on the map. Tip: If you know the name of your new stop, you can use Search to select your stop instead of using the map. 7. Select the Add Stop button to add this location as a stop. Your route is recalculated to include your stop. Tip: To update the saved route in your My Routes list with the changes, select the route on the map, then select Save Changes to Route in the pop-up menu.
Voice control (Speak & Go) About voice control Note: Voice control is only available when your TomTom BRIDGE is in the dock and the microphone is connected. Instead of selecting items on the screen to control your TomTom BRIDGE, you can use your voice to control your TomTom navigation app. You can use voice control to control many of the navigation features on your TomTom navigation app or to change settings.
Red means your phrase won't work. Orange means your phrase might work. Green means your phrase is good. 4. Select Hear it to listen to your wake-up phrase. 5. Select Done then Yes to save your wake-up phrase. Your new wake-up phrase is ready to use. Start Voice Control and try it. The voice control screen 1. Examples of what you can say. Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say.
A dark blue bar means your voice is too quiet for voice control to recognize individual words. Some tips for using voice control You can help your TomTom navigation app understand what you are saying by following these tips: Mount your TomTom navigation app about an arm's length in front of you, away from speakers or air vents. Reduce background noise such as voices or the radio. If there is excessive road noise, you may need to speak in the direction of the microphone.
Saying commands in different ways Your TomTom navigation app recognizes many more words than just the ones you see in the list of commands, so try some of your own words. You can say other words that have the same meaning, for example you can say the following words: "OK," "Correct" or "Right" instead of "Yes" when you want to confirm what you said. "Navigate to," "Look for" or "Nearest" instead of "Drive to" when you want to drive to a gas station.
Going home using voice control The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a trip to your home location: 1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your TomTom navigation app says "I'm listening." When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 2. Say the command "Drive home." Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say.
The voice control screen is shown and your TomTom navigation app says "I'm listening." When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 2. Say the command "Volume 50%." Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. For some commands, your TomTom navigation app repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 3.
Safety Cameras About safety cameras The Safety Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations: Fixed safety camera locations. Speed trap locations. Speed trap hotspots. Average safety camera locations. Speed enforcement zones. Red light camera locations. Traffic restriction cameras. The Safety Cameras service also warns you about the following safety hazards: Accident blackspot locations. Traffic jams.
Symbol shown on map Symbol shown in route bar Description Speed trap - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be moved to different locations. Speed trap hotspots - this type of warning shows places where speed traps are often used. Average speed safety cameras - these types of cameras measure your average speed between two points. You are warned at the start and end of the average speed zone.
Changing the way you are warned To change the way the navigation app warns you about speed cameras, select the Sounds and Warnings button in the Settings Menu. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards. You can change settings for whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding. For example, to change how you are warned when you approach a safety camera, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.
2. Select Report Safety Camera. You see a message thanking you for adding the camera. Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. The safety camera is saved on your device automatically, and is also sent to other users. Confirm or remove a speed trap You can confirm the presence of a speed trap or remove a speed trap if it is no longer present. 1. Just after you pass a speed trap, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still there. 2.
My Places About My Places My Places provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each time. You can use My Places to create a collection of useful addresses. The following items are always in My Places: Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit, such as your office. This feature provides an easy way to navigate there.
Setting your home location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your home location. 2. Select the location by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 1. Open the pop-up menu and select Add to My Places. 2. In the name bar, enter the name "Home". Note: "Home" must have a capital letter H. 3. Select Add. Your home location is shown on the map.
Adding a location from My Places 1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2. Select Add a new place. 3. To select a location, do one of the following: Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the location, then select the add location symbol. Search for a location. Select Show on Map, then select the add location symbol. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 4. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognize it. 5.
5. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 6. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognize it. 7. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. Adding a location to My Places by marking To mark a location and temporarily add it to My Places, do the following: 1. Make sure that your current location is the location you want to mark. 2. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view to open the quick menu. 3.
Note: You should plug the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 2. On your computer, open a file manager program. Your device appears in your computer's files system as TomTom Bridge. 3. Open your device's Internal Storage folder, then open the Locations folder. 4. Copy the .OV2 files from your computer to the Locations folder. The .OV2 file is imported and you see the message New place list added. Tip: If your .
Settings Appearance Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. On this screen, you can change these settings: Display Select Display to change the appearance of the display. Route bar Select Route bar to change the information you see in the route bar. Guidance view Select Guidance view to change the information you see in the guidance view. Automatic zoom Select Automatic Zoom to change how you view a crossing as you drive.
Size of text and buttons Select Size of text and buttons to change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the screen. Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen. Drag the slider to change the text and button size to small, medium or large, then select Apply this change. Your TomTom navigation app restarts and applies the change. Route Bar Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
Arrival information Select Arrival information to change the following settings: Show remaining distance Select this setting to show the remaining distance left to travel in the arrival information panel during navigation. Show remaining time Select this setting to show the remaining time left to travel in the arrival information panel during navigation.
Select Automatic zoom to change settings for the automatic zoom in Guidance view when you approach a turn or a junction. Zooming in can make the turn or junction easier to drive. Zoom in to next turn All the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the maximum level. Based on road type The turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the standard level for the type of road you are on. None None of the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in.
Voice Control Note: Voice control is only available when your TomTom BRIDGE is in the dock and the microphone is connected. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voice Control. Start voice control when I say "Hello TomTom" Select this setting to start voice control when you say the wake-up phrase. Change the wake-up phrase Use this setting to make your own wake-up phrase.
Avoid interstate highways - this type of route avoids all highways. Walking route - a route designed for making the trip on foot. Bicycle route - a route designed for making the trip on a bicycle. Avoid on every route You can choose to avoid ferries and car shuttle trains, toll roads, carpool lanes, and unpaved roads. Set how your TomTom should manage each of these road features when the device calculates a route.
Safety warnings Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. Select Safety warnings. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of danger zones and safety hazards. You can change settings for advance warning time and whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding. Danger zones This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones.
Getting Help Help Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. On this screen, you can see the following information: Guided tour Select this option to get a short tutorial on how to use your navigation device. About This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom BRIDGE. You may be asked to go to this screen during a call to TomTom Customer Support or you may need to enter information taken from this screen when using the TomTom Shop.
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Using the External Camera app This section explains how to use the External Camera app. Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom BRIDGE, and for instructions about other apps installed on the TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. The app shows you the live image from the external camera installed on your vehicle. Note: A rear-view camera usually turns on when you shift into reverse.
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Using the TomTom Music app This section explains how to use the TomTom Music app. Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom BRIDGE, and for instructions about other apps installed on the TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. Use the Music app to select and play music stored in the device's internal memory, or on the memory card that you have inserted in the TomTom BRIDGE.
Addendum Important Safety Notices and Warnings Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) The Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) systems are satellite-based systems that provide location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled by the Government of the United States of America, which is solely responsible for its availability and accuracy.
Keep your seat belts on. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Before setting off on a motorcycle, fasten your helmet correctly. When riding a motorcycle, always wear protective clothing and equipment. When riding a motorcycle, be extra vigilant and always ride defensively. Rating: 5V DC, 2.0A How TomTom uses your information Information regarding the use of personal information can be found at tomtom.com/privacy. Battery This product uses a Lithium-Ion battery.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. Only use the battery for a system for which it is specified. Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified for use with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
TomTom, Inc. bears no responsibility for and hereby disclaims all liability for any fines, penalties or damage incurred by a driver for violations of the law. While driving in any state with windshield mounting restrictions, TomTom recommends using the supplied Adhesive Mounting Disk or purchasing an alternative mounting system (for example, dashboard or air vents). See tomtom.com for more information about these mounting options.
FCC Country Code Selection The Country Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US or Canada. Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in US must be fixed to US operation channels only. Responsible party in North America TomTom, Inc., 24 New England Executive Park, Suite 410, Burlington, MA 01803 Tel: 866 486-6866 option 1 (1-866-4-TomTom) Emissions information for Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference.
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