Operating Instructions

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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.
TomTom BRIDGE connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection. TomTom
services are now active.
Connect using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Important: You might have additional costs when you use your smartphone to connect TomTom
BRIDGE, especially if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your cellular
service provider for more information.
Note: To update the TomTom BRIDGE software, use a normal Wi-Fi connection.
To connect TomTom BRIDGE to your smartphone using a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, do the following:
1. Turn on Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot on your phone. Make a note of the password for the Wi-Fi
connection.
2. Press the Home button on TomTom BRIDGE.
3. Select All apps.
4. Select the Settings app.
5. Turn on Wi-Fi.
6. Select Wi-Fi, then select your phone from the list of Wi-Fi sources.
7. Enter the password for the Wi-Fi connection, then select Connect.
TomTom BRIDGE connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection.
Note: Using a Portable Wi-Fi connection can drain your phone's battery quicker.
TomTom services are now active.
Reconnecting your smartphone
You do not need to do anything to reconnect TomTom BRIDGE to your phone.
TomTom BRIDGE will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you have Bluetooth
tethering or Portable Wi-Fi hotspot turned on and you are in range of your device. If you have a
valid TomTom services subscription, the service starts automatically.
On TomTom BRIDGE Status bar, check that TomTom BRIDGE is connected to the internet.