TomTom RIDER
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E Holder and security strap F TomTom RIDER case G Home Charger H Documentation pack I Battery cable J USB cable 3
2. Using your TomTom RIDER Using your TomTom RIDER Switching on 1. Open the compartment on the bottom of your TomTom RIDER. 2. Push the memory card into the memory card slot. 3. Press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds, or until your TomTom RIDER starts. The first time you switch on your TomTom RIDER, it may take up to 20 seconds to start. To switch off your TomTom RIDER, press and hold the On/ Off button for 2 seconds.
Cardo scala-rider™ headset A B C D E F G A Microphone B On/Off button C Speaker D LED E Volume down F Volume up G Charging connector Before you can use your Bluetooth headset, fully charge the headset using the charger supplied with the headset. Note: Make sure you use the correct charger. There are different chargers for your TomTom RIDER and your headset. Using the wrong charger may damage the device. To fully charge the headset takes between 2 and 3 hours. When charging, the LED is a steady red.
Locating your current position Your TomTom RIDER must be outside to be able to locate your current position. Make sure that you are in an open place without tall buildings or trees around you. The first time you start your RIDER, it can take a few minutes for the device to find your current position. In the future, your position will be found much faster, normally within a few seconds. Your RIDER does not transmit your location, so others cannot use it to track you while you are driving.
4. Click the On/Off button on the picture of your RIDER to switch it on in TomTom HOME. Your RIDER starts in TomTom HOME. You can now set the password on your RIDER using TomTom HOME. Don't unplug your RIDER, just use it as you normally would by clicking the buttons shown on your computer. 5. From the Main Menu in your device, click Change preferences. 6. Click Set owner. You may have to click the arrow until you reach the page where Set owner is shown.
3. Making your first trip Making your first trip Planning a route with your TomTom RIDER is easy. To plan your first route, follow the steps below. Important: You have to plan your trip before you start riding. For safety, once you start moving only the Safety Driving Menu is shown. 1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu. Note: The buttons on your RIDER are shown in full color unless a button is currently unavailable. For example, the button named Find alternative...
In this example, we will enter an exact address. 4. Tap Street and house number. Note: When planning a trip for the first time your RIDER asks you to choose a state or country. Your choice is saved and used for all routes you plan. You can change this setting at any time by tapping the state symbol or country flag. 5. Start to type the name of the town where you want to go. As you type, the names of the towns that match what you have typed are shown.
Your RIDER will immediately begin to guide you to your destination, using both spoken instructions and on-screen directions. Arrival times When you plan a route, your TomTom RIDER asks you if you need to arrive at a particular time. Tap YES to enter a preferred arrival time. Your RIDER calculates your arrival time and shows you whether you will arrive on time. You can also use this information to work out when you need to leave.
What are the other navigation options? When you tap Navigate to..., you can set your destination in many ways, not just by entering the address. The other options are listed below: Tap this button to navigate to your Home location. You will probably use this button more than any other. Home Tap this button to select a Favorite as your destination. Favorite Tap this button to enter an address as your destination.
Tap this button to select your last recorded position, as your destination. Position of last stop Planning a route in advance You can also use your RIDER to plan trips in advance by selecting both your starting point and your destination. You could, for example, do the following: • Find out how long a trip is going to take before you start. • Check the route of a trip you are planning. • Check a route for someone who is coming to visit you so you can explain the route to them.
You can then select from the following options: Tap this button for a list of all the turn instructions on the route. This is very useful if you need to explain a route to someone else. Browse as text Tap this button to see each turn in the trip. Tap the right and left arrows to move forwards and backwards through the trip. Browse as images Tap the screen to turn off the 3D display and view the map from above. Tap this button to see an overview of the route using the map browser.
4. Driving View Driving View When your TomTom RIDER starts, you are shown the Driving View along with detailed information about your current location. Tap the center of the screen at any time to open the Main Menu. Note: The Driving View is shown in black and white until your RIDER locates your current position. A Tap + and - to zoom in and out. B Quick menu - swich this on in the Preferences menu. This is only shown when you use your TomTom RIDER in a car. C Your current position.
To set up Traffic information, tap the Traffic bar to open the Traffic menu or tap TomTom Traffic in the Main Menu.
5. Menus Menus Main menu Tap the screen at any time when TomTom RIDER displays the Driving View to open the Main Menu. • Navigate to... Tap this button to start planning a route. • Find alternative... Tap this button if you want to avoid part of your route, travel via a specific location or calculate an alternative route. • Help me! Help me! provides an easy way for you to find and contact emergency service centers and other special services. • Mobile phone This button opens the mobile phone menu.
To hide these buttons again, tap Show fewer menu options in the Preferences menu. Safety Driving Menu If you tap the screen when you are riding, the Safety Driving Menu is shown. When you use your RIDER in a car, this menu is not shown. • Navigate to… Tap this button to select a destination. • Turn off sound / Turn on sound Tap this button to turn the spoken instructions on or off. • Clear route Tap this button to delete the route that is currently planned. The Driving View still shows your position.
6. Finding alternative routes Finding alternative routes Once you have planned a route, you may want to change something about the route, without changing your destination. Why change the route? Maybe for one of these reasons: • You can see a roadblock or a line of traffic ahead. • You want to travel via a particular location, to pick someone up, stop for lunch or fill up with gas. • You want to avoid a difficult intersection or a road you don’t like. Tap Find alternative...
Tap this button to change your route so that it passes a particular location, perhaps to pick someone up on the way. Travel via... You choose the location you want to pass in the same way as you choose a destination. So you can select from all the same options: for example, Address, Favorite, Point of Interest and Point on map. Your RIDER will calculate a new route to your destination that passes the location you chose. Using this button, you can only travel via one location.
7. Browse map Browse map To look at the map in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map, tap Browse map in the Main Menu. You can move the map by touching the screen and moving your finger across the screen. A The scale bar B Your current position. C GPS button Tap this button to center the map on your current position. D Options E The cursor F The Find button Tap this button to find specific addresses.
Tap the cursor button then tap one of the following buttons: Tap this button to navigate to the cursor position. Your RIDER will calculate the route. Navigate there Tap this button to find a POI near the cursor position. For example, if you have found a restaurant to go to, you can search for a parking garage nearby. Find POI nearby Tap this button to bring the location currently highlighted by the cursor to the center of the screen when looking at the map.
8. Favorites Favorites What are Favorites? Favorites are places that you often visit. You can create Favorites so that you don’t have to enter the address every time you want to navigate there. They don’t have to be places you especially like, just useful addresses. How can I create a Favorite? From the Main Menu, tap Add Favorite. Note: The button Add Favorite may not be shown on the first page of the Main Menu. Tap the arrow to open other pages in the Main Menu.
Select a Favorite location from a list of places you have recently used as destinations. Recent destination You can add a Point of Interest (POI) as a Favorite. Does it make sense to do this? Point of Interest If you visit a POI you particularly like, for example a restaurant, you can add it as a Favorite. To add a POI as a Favorite, tap this button, then do the following: 1. Narrow your choice of POIs by selecting the area where the POI is.
Tap this button to select your last recorded position as your destination. Position of last stop How can I use a Favorite? You will normally use a Favorite as a way of navigating to a place without having to enter the address. To navigate to a Favorite, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu. 2. Tap Navigate to... 3. Tap Favorite. 4. Select a Favorite from the list. Your RIDER calculates the route for you. 5. When the route is calculated, tap Done.
9. Points of Interest Points of Interest Points of Interest or POIs are useful places on the map. Here are some examples: • Restaurants • Hotels • Museums • Parking garages • Gas stations Showing POIs on the map 1. Tap Show POIs on map in the Preferences menu. Show POI on map 2. Select the POI categories to display on the map. Tap Find to search for a POI by name. 3. Tap Done. The POIs you have selected are shown as symbols on the map. Navigating to a POI You can use a POI as your destination.
You can select from a list of POIs which are along your route or close to your destination. Choose from one of these options: • POI along route • POI near destination 6. Type the name of the town you want to visit and select the town when it appears in the list. 7. Tap Parking garage. 8. Select the category of POI: Tap Any POI category to search for a POI by name. Tap the category of POI, if it is shown. Tap the arrow to choose from the complete list of categories.
Note: The Manage POIs button is only available when all menu buttons are shown. To show all menu buttons, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. You can, for example, do the following: • Create your own POI categories and add POIs to them. • Set warnings when you get close to POIs. Why would I want to create my own POIs? A POI acts like a shortcut - once you have saved a location as a POI you never have to type the address of that POI again.
You can set your Home location as a POI. If you want to change your Home location, you can create a POI of the Home location before you change it. Home You can create a POI from a Favorite. Favorite 1 22 3 Address You can only create a limited number of Favorites. If you want to create more Favorites you have to delete some Favorites first. Before you delete a Favorite, make it into a POI so that you don’t lose the address. You can specify an address to be a POI.
Tap this button to select your last recorded position as your destination. Position of last stop This may be useful if your RIDER is unable to maintain a strong GPS signal, for example, when you drive through a long tunnel. How can I set warnings for POIs? 1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu. 2. Tap Change preferences. 3. Tap Manage POIs. Note: The Manage POIs button is only available when all menu buttons are shown. To show all menu buttons, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. 4.
10. Itinerary Planning Itinerary Planning What is an Itinerary? An Itinerary is a plan for a trip including more locations than your final destination. An Itinerary can include the following items: • Destination - a location on your trip where you want to stop. • Waypoint - a location on your trip you want to travel through without stopping. Here’s an example of an Itinerary: Destinations are shown using this symbol. Waypoints are shown using this symbol.
2. Tap Itinerary planning. The Itinerary planning screen opens. At first, there are no items on the Itinerary. Itinerary planning Note: This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. 3. Tap Add and select a location. Tip: You can add items to your Itinerary in any order and rearrange the order later.
Tap this button to repeat part of your Itinerary. Your RIDER will navigate you to this item followed by the rest of the items in the Itinerary. Mark ‘to visit’ This button is only shown if you have already visited this item. Tap this button to move the item up the Itinerary. This button is unavailable if the item is at the top of the Itinerary. Move item up Tap this button to move the item down the Itinerary. This button is unavailable if the item is at the bottom of the Itinerary.
11. Hands-free calling Hands-free calling If you have a mobile phone with Bluetooth®, you can use your TomTom RIDER to make phone calls and send and receive messages. Note: Not all phones are supported or compatible with all features. For more information, go to tomtom.com/phones Connecting to Your Phone First you must establish a connection between your mobile phone and your TomTom RIDER. Tap Mobile phone in the Main Menu and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Not all phones can transfer their phonebook to your RIDER. For more information, visit www.TomTom.com/phones Making a Call Once you have established a connection with your phone, you can start making calls. 1. Tap Mobile phone in the Main Menu. 2. Tap Call. Note: Make sure that your phone is currently selected. The current phone is shown at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap Number to enter a number to call. 4. Do one of the following: • Tap Home to call your Home location.
Mobile phone menu The available buttons are listed below: Tap this button to redial a telephone number using your mobile phone. REDIAL Tap this button to read or write a message. Read/Write message Tap this button to configre how your TomTom RIDER communicates with your mobile phone. Phone preferences Tap this button to dial a telephone number using your mobile phone. Call... Tap this button to load the contacts and phone numbers from your mobile phone onto your TomTom RIDER.
12. Preferences Preferences Hidden buttons and features When you first start using your TomTom RIDER, all the buttons are shown in the menu. The buttons for the more advanced features can be hidden. This is a useful option because you are unlikely to use certain features very often. Tap this button in the Preferences menu, to reduce the number of buttons that are shown. You might want to do this so that only frequently used buttons are shown.
Show POI on map Tap this button to set which categories for the Points of Interest (POIs) should be shown on the map. Select the POIs that you want to see on the map from the list. Show POI on map When you select a POI, it is shown on the map using the symbol you can see next to each category in the list. To find a POI category quickly, tap Find, then start to type the name of the POI category. As soon as the category is shown in the list, you can select it.
Turn off sound / Turn on sound Tap this button to turn off spoken instructions. The button changes to Turn on sound. If you turn off the sound, warnings for upcoming POIs are also turned off. Turn off sound Tips To change the volume, tap Volume preferences in the Preferences menu. To change the volume quickly while you are driving, tap the bottom lefthand section of the Driving View and move the slider. To change the voice being used by your RIDER, tap Change voice in the Voice preferences menu.
Manage maps This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Tap this button to do the following: • Download a map - you can buy new maps using TomTom HOME. Manage maps • Switch map - tap this button to change the map you are using. • Download free map corrections - tap this button to download map corrections from other users. • Delete a map - tap this button to delete a map.
Status bar preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Tap this button to select the information shown on the status bar: • Remaining time - the estimated time left until you reach your destination. Status bar preferences • Remaining distance - the distance left until you reach your destination. • Current time • Arrival time - your estimated arrival time.
Tap this button to configure the compass. The following options are available: • None - the compass is not shown. Compass preferences • One with arrow pointing north - the arrow always points towards north and the direction you are moving is shown at the top of the compass. • One with arrow showing your heading - the arrow always shows the direction you are moving.
Safety preferences Tap this button to set the following safety preferences: • Hide most menu options while driving Safety preferences • Suggest driving breaks • Show safety reminders • Warn when near places of worship or schools • Warn when driving faster than allowed • Warn when driving faster than a set speed • Warn not to leave the device in the car If you select one or more of the warnings, you will also be asked to select a sound to be played whenever a warning is displayed.
Tap this button to choose up to six buttons to be used in the Quick menu. The Quick menu button enables easy access for your most commonly used buttons. Quick menu preferences The buttons you assign for use with the Quick menu, are shown in the Driving View. Instruction preferences Tap this button to set the way your navigation device provides instructions such as directions and warnings. Instruction preferences Name preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown.
Operate left-handed / Operate right-handed This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Tap this button to move important buttons, for example, the Done and Cancel buttons as well as the zoom bar, to the left hand side of the screen. This makes it easier to tap the buttons with your left hand without blocking the screen.
Tap this button to set the kind of route planned when you select a destination.
Tap this button to enter your name and address as the owner of your RIDER and to change or delete a 4-digit password for your RIDER. Set owner Note: You can only change or delete a 4-digit password on your TomTom RIDER. You can create a 4-digit password for your RIDER using TomTom HOME: 1. Connect your RIDER to your computer and turn on your RIDER and your computer. TomTom HOME starts automatically. 2. From the Options menu in TomTom HOME, click My RIDER. 3.
Tap this button to configure your RIDER to conserve power when possible. The following options are available: • Never turn off screen Battery saving preferences • Turn off screen between instructions • Always turn off screen Then select whether or not you want to Switch off when external power is lost. Start-up preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu.
Send/Receive files This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options in the Preferences menu. Tap this button to send or receive files, such as itineraries and voices, using your RIDER with other Bluetooth devices. Send/Receive files Connect to headset Tap this button to setup and connect your headset to your navigation device. Connect to headset Edit TomTom Services account This button may only be available if all menu options are shown.
Hidden buttons and features When you first start using your TomTom RIDER, all the buttons are shown in the menu. The buttons for the more advanced features can be hidden. This is a useful option because you are unlikely to use certain features very often. Tap this button in the Preferences menu, to reduce the number of buttons that are shown. You might want to do this so that only frequently used buttons are shown.
13. TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic is a TomTom Service for receiving up-to-date traffic information. TomTom Traffic requires a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone and a wireless data connection (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA). TomTom Traffic is a TomTom Service for receiving up-to-date traffic information. TomTom Traffic requires a wireless data connection (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA). TomTom Traffic uses the most up-to-date information from the best local sources.
Traffic information is up to date. Traffic information has not been updated for at least 15 minutes. Traffic information has not been updated for at least 30 minutes. Traffic information has not been updated for at least 45 minutes. Traffic information has not been updated for at least one hour. No connection is available between your TomTom device and your mobile.
To do this, tap Change Traffic preferences in the Traffic menu. Select Automatically update traffic info while on route, then tap Done. You are then asked if you want to limit how often Traffic is updated. If you choose not to limit how often Traffic is updated, then TomTom will send updated traffic information to your RIDER as soon as it is available. If you choose to limit how often Traffic is updated, you are asked to set a time.
14. Introducing TomTom HOME Introducing TomTom HOME TomTom HOME is a free application for your computer that helps you manage the contents of your TomTom device. Connect to HOME frequently to get the latest updates for your device. You can, for example, do the following: • Manage maps, voices, POIs and more. • Buy TomTom services and manage your subscriptions. • Update your TomTom with the latest software and services automatically. • Make and restore backups. • Read the full version of the user manual.
15. How Does Navigation Work? How Does Navigation Work? Global Positioning System (GPS) In order to navigate you to your destination, your TomTom RIDER must know where you are now. To find your current position, your TomTom RIDER uses the Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS is available for free and without subscription. GPS uses satellites to transmit signals to GPS receivers. Your TomTom RIDER has a built-in GPS receiver.
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YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS 4) Some countries may not allow the exclusion or limitation of damages. If any part of this Limited Warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Limited Warranty shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect. 5) This Limited Warranty is the only express warranty made to you and is provided in lieu of any other express warranties or similar obligations (if any) created by any advertising, documentation, packaging, or other communications.
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17. Addendum Addendum Important Safety Notices and Warnings Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that provides location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of America which is responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any changes in GPS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the operation of your TomTom device.
Battery This product uses a Lithium-Polymer battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60 C (140 F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the Lithium-Polymer battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage.
TomTom Inc. bears no responsibility for any fines, penalties or damage that may be incurred by disregarding this notice. While driving in any state with windshield mounting restrictions, TomTom recommends the use of the supplied Adhesive Mounting Disk or its Alternative Mounting Kit, which includes multiple options for mounting TomTom devices on the dashboard and using the air vents. See www.tomtom.com for more information about this mounting option.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible party in North America TomTom, Inc., 150 Baker Avenue Extension, Concord, MA 01742 Tel: 866 486-6866 option 1 (1-866-4-TomTom) Emissions information for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
conformidad puede consultarse en: www.tomtom.com/lib/doc/ CE_DoC__RIDER-3.pdf TomTom erklærer herved, at denne personlige navigationsenhed er i overenstemmelse med de væsentligste krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i Europa-Parlamentets og Rådets direktiv 1999/5/EF. Overensstemmelseserklæringen findes her: www.tomtom.com/lib/doc/ CE_DoC__RIDER-3.pdf Härmed förklarar TomTom att denna personliga navigationsenhet uppfyller de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta föreskrifter i EU-direktiv 1999/5/ EG.
This product displays the C-tick to show it complies with relevant Australian and New Zealand regulations. Warning for Australia The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and blasting operations.
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