TomTom Speed Cameras app for Android Reference Guide 1.
Contents Welcome to TomTom Speed Cameras app for Android 3 What's new 4 New in this release ................................................................................................ 4 Get going 5 Introducing the Speed Cameras app ............................................................................ 5 Starting the Speed Cameras app ................................................................................ 6 Sending information to TomTom .............................................
Welcome to TomTom Speed Cameras app for Android This Reference Guide explains all you need to know about the Speed Cameras app. You can learn about the app by reading Get going, What's on the screen and Using the Speed Cameras app. Tip: There are also frequently asked questions (FAQs) at tomtom.com/support. Select your product from the list or enter a search term.
What's new New in this release Change where you hear warning sounds You can now choose to hear warning sounds either from your device's speaker or from your device's selected output. See Sound output for more details. Help us improve the app An option has been added to opt out of helping us improve the app. See About for more details. Other bug fixes and improvements Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.
Get going Introducing the Speed Cameras app The Speed Cameras app gives you warnings about the following types of cameras and zones that may be on the road you are driving along: Fixed speed cameras. Mobile speed cameras. Average speed zones. Speed enforcement zones. Red light cameras. Traffic restriction cameras. The speed cameras are shown on a map which moves as you drive. You can also choose to show traffic jams on the map. You can also view the map.
Starting the Speed Cameras app Select this button on your device to start the Speed Cameras app. The language used for buttons and menus in the app is the same as the language you selected in your device settings. Sending information to TomTom To use the Speed Cameras app, you must agree to send information to TomTom. Go to About in the menu to see detailed information about sending information with TomTom. Important: Your Speed Cameras app will not work if you do not agree to send information.
Frequency of updates Your Speed Cameras app is constantly being updated unless the connection to the TomTom server is lost. Your app may not be receiving updates from TomTom due to one or more of the following reasons: Your subscription has expired. Your device may have Mobile Data switched off or may be in flight mode. You can check this in your device settings. You may be travelling through an area with poor mobile network coverage.
What's on the screen The Driving View 1. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. Tip: You can also pinch to zoom in and out. 2. Camera report and confirmation buttons area. 3. Speed camera symbol: Speed camera Speed camera you have reported 4. The map. You can touch and drag the map to explore other areas. 5. Select this button to open the Menu.
6. Traffic jam locations, showing the length, direction and severity of the traffic jam. 7. Speed panel. This panel shows the following information: The speed limit at your current location. Your current speed. If you drive more than 5 kmh or 5 mph over the speed limit the speed panel turns red. If you drive less than 5 kmh or 5 mph over the speed limit the speed panel turns orange. 8. Current location. This symbol shows your current location and driving direction.
Traffic on the map A coloured arrow on a road shows the length, direction and severity of a traffic jam: Red. Major traffic jam with stationary traffic. Orange. Medium traffic jam with queuing traffic. Yellow. Minor traffic jam with slow traffic. Grey. Traffic jam with an unknown delay, or a closed road.
Using the TomTom Speed Cameras app for Android Speed Camera warnings There are several types of speed camera. All speed cameras have the same symbol on your route. As you approach a speed camera you hear a warning sound and the warning bar appears at the bottom of the driving view. The warning sound depends on your speed: Low pitch sound - you are driving below or at the speed limit. High pitch sound - you are driving more than the speed limit.
In the Settings menu, you can choose which types of cameras you want to be warned about and the warning time before you reach a camera. When you have passed a reported mobile camera, you are asked to tell TomTom about the status of the camera. If you pass a speed camera and do not receive a warning you can report it to TomTom. Types of Speed Cameras You are warned about the following types of cameras: Warning symbol Warning Description The driving view zooms in, and you hear a three-chime warning sound.
About average speed zones The Speed Cameras app warns you when you approach an average speed zone. The zone is shown as a white line with a red border along your route, with a speed camera symbol at the start. In addition to the standard speed camera warnings, you also see the following information: Your average speed is calculated and shown in the warning bar. Note: It is possible for your current speed to be over the limit and your average speed to be under the limit or vice versa.
You can tap the Cancel button within 8 seconds to cancel the reporting of a speed camera. Once the speed camera is reported, select the back button to return to the driving view, or wait a few seconds for the driving view to appear again. Your report is sent to TomTom and, once validated, shared with all Speed Cameras app users.
Menu Settings menu To change the way that the Speed Cameras app looks and behaves, select the menu button in the bottom left corner of the Driving View, then select Settings. Camera warnings Select Camera warnings to choose the type of warning for the following types of cameras: Fixed cameras This type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and is fixed in one place. Mobile cameras This type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and is moved to different places.
You can choose from 10, 15 or 20 seconds. Units You can choose to use either kilometres or miles for all distances and speeds. Selecting Automatic lets the Speed Cameras app set the units depending on your GPS location. My Subscription Select My subscription to see the status of your subscription or to buy a subscription. If you already have a subscription, select Log in to log in to your account.
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 under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of America, who are responsible for its availability and accuracy.
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