Operating Instructions

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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.
The features and apps added by TomTom are as follows:
Important: For other TomTom BRIDGE device settings and operation, and for instructions about
other apps on the device, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.
Memory card slot
TomTom BRIDGE has a memory card slot that is located on the bottom of the device. You can use a
memory card to access your personal files, for example photos or music files.
Transferring files to your device
You can transfer personal files, for example photos or music files, to the TomTom BRIDGE internal
memory. This allows you to use apps on the device to view photos or play music.
Note: Not all file types can be opened by the device.
Note: You can transfer files from a computer running one of the following operating systems:
- Windows 7 or higher
- Apple OS X 10.5 or higher
- Some Linux distributions of version 14.04 or higher.
To transfer files to the device, do the following steps:
1. Connect the TomTom BRIDGE to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your device,
then switch your device on.
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 device appears in your computer's files system as TomTom Bridge.
3. Open your device's Internal Storage folder.
4. Copy files from your computer to a folder on your device.
Tip: To keep the device organized, copy the files to a folder with a relevant name. For exam-
ple, copy your music files to the Music folder.
5. Disconnect the device from your computer.
Tip: You can remove all the files you copied to the device by clearing your personal data.
TomTom BRIDGE features