TomTom BRIDGE Reference Guide
Contents Welcome to TomTom BRIDGE 6 Starting TomTom BRIDGE 8 Apps on TomTom BRIDGE 9 Connecting TomTom BRIDGE 10 About connecting TomTom BRIDGE ................................................................................................10 Smartphone connection ....................................................................................................................10 Personal Area Networks .................................................................................................
The route bar .....................................................................................................................................27 Distances and the route bar .........................................................................................................28 Advanced Lane Guidance .................................................................................................................28 Time-dependent speed limits ...........................................................
Deleting a route from My Routes.......................................................................................................67 Traffic 68 About TomTom Traffic .......................................................................................................................68 The route bar .....................................................................................................................................68 Looking at traffic on the map ......................................
Getting Help 89 Help ...................................................................................................................................................
Welcome to TomTom BRIDGE This Reference Guide explains how to use TomTom BRIDGE and the installed TomTom apps. The Reference Guide has the following sections: TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom Navigation app The TomTom Camera 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.
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Starting TomTom BRIDGE TomTom BRIDGE starts when it is in its dock, and the dock has power. When 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 BRIDGE home screen shown below is an example. The home screen on TomTom BRIDGE might look different and have different apps installed. 1. The TomTom Navigation app in a widget. Select the widget to open the app.
Apps on TomTom BRIDGE TomTom BRIDGE is an Android 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. Specialized apps could be added by the device owner, and TomTom has also added apps. Note: TomTom BRIDGE might be locked to prevent you adding your own apps. You can find other apps on the device by scrolling right, then selecting All apps.
Connecting TomTom BRIDGE About connecting TomTom BRIDGE TomTom BRIDGE connects to the Internet so you can use the installed apps and access TomTom services. TomTom BRIDGE is connected in one of the following ways: With a permanent connection directly from TomTom BRIDGE. The device is always connected you don't have to do anything. With a connection via your smartphone. You must create a Personal Area Network to connect your smartphone to TomTom BRIDGE.
3. 4. 5. 6. In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, select More.... Select Tethering & portable hotspot. Activate the tethering and portable hotspot function. On your phone, switch on the Personal Area Network function. Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is discoverable. TomTom BRIDGE searches for your phone. Tip: If TomTom BRIDGE cannot find your phone, make sure your phone is still 'discoverable' or 'visible' for other Bluetooth devices. 7. Select your phone from the list on TomTom BRIDGE.
TomTom BRIDGE features 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 customise the device so it is relevant for the functions it will be used for.
To update the software on the device, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Home button. Scroll right and select the All apps button. Select the Settings app. In Wireless and networks, select Wi-Fi. Select and connect to a Wi-Fi network. 5. Select the Home button. 6. 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.
Language The language used on TomTom BRIDGE is also used on the apps installed on the device. To change the device language, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the Home button. Scroll right and select the All apps 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 Only use the supplied dock and vehicle mount to hold TomTom BRIDGE when you are using it in your vehicle.
Charging TomTom BRIDGE The battery in 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 via your computer is not recommended. The voltage output of computer USB ports vary by manufacturer.
TomTom BRIDGE not starting In rare cases, 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.
Take care of your navigation device 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 invalidate 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 TomTom 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 speed cameras or danger zones on your route. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker, you can use TomTom services even 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 TomTom 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 TomTom navigation app cannot give you route instructions until it has received location data.
What's on the 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.
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 centre. 2. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view. When in map view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to show you your current driving direction, with north being up. 3. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. 4. Current location.
When the app starts after it was turned off and you have a route planned, you are shown the map view with your planned route. 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 most 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 device cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears grey. 8. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. 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. Important: To see a wider route bar showing additional route information, change the setting for Route Information.
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. For remaining distances longer than 50 km (31 miles), only the next 50 km (31 miles) is shown. The destination icon is not shown. Tip: You can scroll the route bar to see your whole route. For remaining distances between 10 km (6 miles) and 50 km (31 miles), the complete distance is shown. The destination icon is shown fixed at the top of the route bar.
Time-dependent speed limits Some speed limits change depending on the time of day. For example, you may see the speed limit near schools decrease to 40 km/h or 25 mph in the morning between 08.00 - 09.00 and in the afternoon between 15.00 - 16.00. Where possible, the speed limit shown in the speed panel changes to show these variable speed limits. Some speed limits change depending on driving conditions. For example, the speed limit will decrease if there is heavy traffic, or the weather conditions are bad.
Using gestures 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 on the map. Drag Put one finger on the screen and move it across the screen. Example of when to use this: Scrolling around in the map. Flick Flick the tip of a single finger across the screen.
Main Menu Navigation buttons On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following navigation buttons are available in the Main Menu: Search Select this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest, then plan a route to that location. Current route Select this button to clear or change your planned route. Report Speed Camera Select this button to report a speed camera. My Places Select this button to show your saved places.
Parking Petrol Station Select this button to find car parks. Select this button to find petrol 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 TomTom navigation app.
Select this button to switch on voice instructions. Select this button to reduce the brightness of the screen and display the map in darker colours. When driving at night or when driving through a dark tunnel, it is easier to view the screen and less distracting for the driver if the brightness of the screen is dimmed. Tip: Your device automatically switches between day and night colours depending on the time of day.
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, 123 Oxford Street, London. A partial address, for example, Oxford st Lon. A type of place, for example, petrol station or restaurant. A place by name, for example, Starbucks. A postcode, for example, W1D 1LL for Oxford Street, London. A city to navigate to a city centre, for example, London.
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.
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.
search centre. The results are ranked by distance. In town or city Select this option to use a town or city as the centre for your search. You need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard. When you have selected the town or city from the results list, you can search for an address or POI in that city. Along route When a route has been planned, you can select this option to search along your route for a specific type of location, for example, petrol stations.
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 adding 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.
Postcodes for areas Countries such as Germany, France and Belgium use this type of postcode. If you search using a postcode for an area, your results include all the streets in a city district, the whole town, or the villages within that postcode. You may get results from multiple countries if you enter a postcode for an area. Note: If you search using a postcode for an area, you will not get a specific address in your results.
Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Camping ground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or polyclinic Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Petrol station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection centre Rental car facility Electrical car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service 40
Post office Pharmacy Shopping centre Beauty services Tourist information office Shop College or university School Library Convention centre Casino Winery Theatre Tourist attraction Cinema Zoo Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition centre Opera Cultural centre Nightlife Leisure centre Playing field Swimming pool Education Leisure Sport 41
Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports centre Stadium Golf course Church Place of worship Railway station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal Postcode Religion Travel Note: Not used in all countries.
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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, then the number appears red. The nearest house number that is found is shown in the Drive button.
Planning a route to a city centre 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 a city centre 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. You can search for a town, city, or postcode.
The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city centre POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city centre POI. The city centre location is shown on the map. 7. Select Drive. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. 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.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 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.
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.
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. You can enter any of these coordinate types: Decimal values, for example: N 51.51000 W 0.13454 51.51000 -0.
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.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes. Finding an alternative route 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 find an alternative route, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Plan a route as usual. On the map view, select the route itself. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Alternative Route and then select Find alternative. Up to three alternative routes are shown on the map view.
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. Repeat the search steps to choose your destination, and then select the drive button in the pop-up menu: Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination.
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 car park To find a car park, do the following: 1.
The map opens showing the locations of car parks. If a route is planned, the map shows car parks near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map shows car parks near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of car parks by pressing this button: You can select a car park 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.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the car park. 4. To plan a route to your chosen car park, 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 car park as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. Finding a petrol station To find a petrol station, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Petrol Station.
If a route is planned, the map shows petrol stations along your route. If a route isn't planned, the map shows petrol stations near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of petrol stations by pressing this button: You can select a petrol 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 petrol 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 petrol station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A petrol 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 Change Route Type Select this button to clear the currently planned route. The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view. Select this button to change the type of route used to plan your route. Your route will be recalculated using the new route type.
Reorder Stops Select this button to see the lists of stops for your current route. You can then change the order of the stops on your route. For a route without stops, you can also select this button to reverse your route. Drive to Route Select this button to plan a route from your current location to the starting point of a My Route. The starting point is converted to a stop. Play Route Preview Select this button to watch a preview of your planned route.
In Route Planning in the Settings Menu, you can set how each route feature is handled when a new route is planned. Adding a stop to your route from your current route 1. In the Main Menu, select Current Route. 2. Select Add Stop to Route. The map view is shown. 3. To select a stop, do one of the following steps: Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. In the pop-up menu, select Add to Current Route. Select Search and search for a location.
The symbols change to a flag as you select each stop. 4. Select your destination. Your route is recalculated with the stops in the changed order.
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.
1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 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 Add Stop to Route. Tip: Add Stop to Route can also be found in the Manage Stops sub-menu. 5. 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. 6. Select the Add Stop button to add this location as a stop. Your route is recalculated to include your stop.
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. Your TomTom BRIDGE device 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 colour 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, road works or lane closure. The severity of the incident - slow traffic, queuing traffic or stationary traffic. The delay time. The length of the incident. For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.
Speed Cameras About speed cameras The Speed Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations: Fixed speed camera locations. Mobile speed camera locations. Mobile speed camera hotspots. Average speed camera locations. Speed enforcement zones. Red light camera locations. Traffic restriction cameras. The Speed 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 Mobile speed camera - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be moved to different locations. Mobile speed camera hotspots - this type of warning shows places where mobile cameras are often used. Average speed cameras - these types of cameras measure your average speed between two points. You are warned at the start and end of the average speed check area.
Changing the way you are warned To change the way the TomTom 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 fixed speed camera, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Just after you pass a mobile speed camera, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still there. 2. Select Yes if the mobile speed camera is still there. 3. Select No if the mobile speed camera has been removed. If you select No, the mobile speed camera is removed from your device. Updating locations for cameras and hazards The locations of speed cameras can change frequently.
Danger Zones About danger zones and risk zones The Danger Zones service warns you about danger zones and risk zones on your route when you are in France. Since 3rd January 2012, it has been illegal to receive warnings about the position of fixed or mobile speed cameras when you are driving in France. To be compliant with this change in French law, speed camera locations are no longer reported but instead areas of danger are indicated as danger zones and risk zones.
To change the way you are warned about danger zones and risk zones, select Sounds & Warnings in the Settings menu. When you first start using your device, warning sounds are played for these types of zones: Symbol shown on map Symbol shown in route bar Description Danger zone - this type of warning is only given in France. You are warned at the start and end of the danger zone. Risk zone - this type of warning is only given in France. You are warned at the start and end of the risk zone.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Report Risk Zone. You see a message thanking you for adding the risk zone. Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a risk zone, select Cancel in the message. The risk zone is saved on your device automatically and also sent to other users. A reported risk zone stays on your device for three hours. Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones The locations of danger zones and risk zones can change frequently.
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.
Your home location is shown on the map, with a pop-up menu. 3. Select Edit Location. 4. To select a new home 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 home location symbol. Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location set as home. Select Set home location. Adding a location from My Places 1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2. Select Add a new place. 3.
2. Press and hold to select the location. 3. Select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location is shown in the edit screen. 5. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. The location you added is shown with a marker on the map. Adding a location to My Places using search 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Main Menu, select Search. Search for a location. Select the location then select Show on map.
Settings Appearance Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. On this screen, you can change these settings: Switch to night colours when dark Select this setting to make the device automatically switch to night colours when it gets dark. Show previews of motorway exits Select this setting to control the full screen preview when you approach motorway exits. Switch map view By default, automatic changing of views is on.
Drag the slider to change the text and button size to small, medium or large, then select Apply this change. Your device restarts and applies the change. Brightness Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Select Brightness to change the following settings: Day brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the day. Night brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the night.
Tip: To find out where the different panels are in the guidance view or map view, see What's on the screen. Route Information Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Select Route Information to change settings for the route bar. Show wide route bar if possible The wide route bar is not shown by default. You can select this setting to switch on the wide route bar in the guidance view. When the wide route bar is shown, you see more information about your route.
Voices Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voices. Choosing a voice Select Choose a voice to change the voice that gives spoken directions and other route instructions. A wide range of voices are available. There are computer voices which can read street names and other information directly from the map and there are recorded voices which have been recorded by actors. Note: Computer voices are not available in all languages.
Route Planning Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Route Planning. When a faster route is available If a faster route found while you are driving, TomTom Traffic can replan your journey to use the faster route. Select from the following options: Always take the fastest route Ask me so I can choose Don't ask me Always plan this type of route The types of route you can choose from are as follows: Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.
Speed camera warnings Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. Select Speed camera warnings. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras 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. Safety warnings Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Sounds & Warnings. Select Safety warnings.
Language The language used on TomTom BRIDGE is also used on the apps installed on the device. For example, the language used for buttons and menus in the TomTom navigation app is the same as the language you selected in your device settings. You can change the device language in Language & input in the TomTom BRIDGE Settings app.
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 TomTom Camera app This section explains how to use the TomTom Camera 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 app shows you the live image from the external camera installed on your vehicle. Note: A rear-view camera usually switches on when you select reverse gear. Other external cameras are switched on by a switch on the vehicle dashboard.
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.
When riding a motorbike, always wear protective clothing and equipment. When riding a motorbike, be extra vigilant and always ride defensively. Rating: DC5V, 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 use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment.
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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES WHEN USED AS DIRECTED IN THIS SECTION This GPS Navigation System is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Council of the European Union. The SAR limit recommended by The Council of the European Union is 2.0W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue for the body (4.
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