TomTom RIDER
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Chapter 1 What’s in the box What’s in the box a Your TomTom RIDER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
n USB cable o CD for Microsoft p Bluetooth™ headset q Helmet headset r Standard headset s Screen cloth t Documentation pack u Your product code module and headset cable • • 4 •• • • Windows® or Apple Macintosh®.
Chapter 2 Before you start... Before you start... Backup your TomTom RIDER It’s always a good idea to make a backup of the contents of your TomTom RIDER. You can make a backup using TomTom HOME. For more information about TomTom HOME, see Using TomTom HOME on page 65. Secure your TomTom RIDER Set a password for your TomTom RIDER so that only you can use it. Every time you start your RIDER you will have to enter your password. To set your password, run your RIDER using TomTom HOME.
You can now set the password for your RIDER. You can also set your name and address, which will then be shown when your RIDER starts up. Take care of your TomTom RIDER It is important to take care of your RIDER and to clean it correctly. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your RIDER; do not use any liquid cleaners. • If your RIDER gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth. • Do not open the casing of your RIDER under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.
Chapter 3 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.
position, make sure that you are in an open place without tall buildings or trees around you. Your RIDER does not transmit your location, so others cannot use it to track you while you are driving. Note: Before driving with your TomTom RIDER, we recommend that you charge it fully using the home charger. TomTom RIDER uses a GPS receiver to locate your current position. For more information about GPS, see How does navigation work? on page 67. Bluetooth headset module 1. Indicators 2. Volume controls 3.
To turn your Bluetooth headset module off, press and hold the On/Off button until the red indicator flashes 4 times. If you did not establish a Bluetooth connection between your Bluetooth headset module and your TomTom RIDER when you first turned your RIDER on, you can establish the connection at any time. From the Main Menu, tap Change Preferences. Tap Connect to headset and follow the instructions to establish the connection.
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Chapter 4 Mounting TomTom RIDER on Mounting TomTom RIDER on your motorcycle Where should I mount my TomTom RIDER? When you choose where to mount your device, think about the following: • The mounting options available • The most comfortable position Spend some time thinking about where to mount your TomTom RIDER on your motorcycle. Not all mounts are suitable for all bikes. It should be in a position where you can see it easily and where it does not block your vision.
2. Wrap the piece of rubber provided around the handlebars to make the handlebars thick enough for the Handlebar Mount. Cut the piece of rubber to adjust the thickness. Note: The piece of rubber helps prevent vibration and stops the Handlebar Mount from slipping while you are driving. 3. Place the Handlebar Mount around the handlebars and over the piece of rubber. 4. Screw the Handlebar mount together tightly using the Allen key provided. 5.
To use this mount, follow these steps: 1. Carefully remove the bolts that hold the grip in place. Do not remove the grip from the handlebars. 2. Place the Handlebar Adaptor over the bolt holes. 3. Use the extra-long bolts provided to attach the Handlebar Adaptor and the grip to the handlebars. Use an Allen key (not provided) to tighten the bolts. 4. Attach the Handlebar Mount to the Handlebar Adapter. Follow steps 2 - 4 in the section Handlebar Mount above.
Note: The washers help to prevent the mirror mount from moving or from being damaged. Select the diameter of the washers according to the diameter of the bolt hole. 3. Screw the wing mirror back into place. The wing mirror holds the Mirror Mount in place. Note: If you have only the bolt holes for a wing mirror, use one of the bolts provided to hold the Mirror Mount in place. Select the diameter of the bolt according to the diameter of the bolt hole. 4.
Attach this mount only to a part of your motorcycle that is strong enough to hold the mount, the Holder and your RIDER. Note: It is very difficult to remove the Adhesive Mount. Think carefully about where you want to attach the Adhesive Mount. Clean the position you have chosen thoroughly and make sure that you remove any grease or dirt. To use this mount, follow these steps: 1. Attach the adhesive pad to the Adhesive Mount. 2. Press and hold the Adhesive Mount in the position you have chosen. 3.
3. Close the Holder. Make sure that your RIDER is held firmly in place. You are now ready to make your first journey with your TomTom RIDER. Battery cable The battery cable can optionally be used to power and charge your TomTom RIDER from your motorcycle battery. Note: If you are unsure about setting up the battery cable, consult your local motorcycle garage. Connect the battery cable connector to the power connector on the holder.
Chapter 5 Making your first journey Making your first journey Planning a route with TomTom RIDER is very simple. To plan your first route, follow the steps below. Note: You should always plan your journeys before you start driving. It is dangerous to plan routes when you are already moving. 1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu. 2. Tap Navigate to... For your first journey, we will navigate to an address. 3. Tap Address.
• Crossing or intersection - tap this button to set your destination as the point where two streets meet. For your first journey, we will enter an exact address. 4. Tap Street and house number. 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. When your destination is shown in the list, tap the name of the town to set the destination. 6. Start to type the name of the street.
Tap YES to enter an arrival time. RIDER shows you whether you will arrive on time. For more information, see Arrival times on page 19. The route is then calculated by your TomTom RIDER. 9. When the route has been calculated, tap Done. TomTom RIDER will immediately start guiding you to your destination with spoken instructions and visual instructions on the screen. You should plan your route before you start driving. It is not possible to plan the route in this much detail once you start moving.
You will arrive 19 minutes late. If the estimated arrival time is later than the time you entered, it is shown in red. When would I enter an arrival time? If you have an appointment, you can enter the time of your appointment as your arrival time and you will know in advance if you are going to be on time. 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.
Planning in advance You can also use your RIDER to plan journeys in advance by selecting both your starting point and your destination. You could, for example, do the following: • Find out how long a journey is going to take before you start. • Check the route of a journey you are planning. • Check a route for someone who is coming to you and explain the route to them. To plan a route in advance, follow these steps: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu. 2. Tap Advanced planning. Advanced planning 3.
You can then select from the following options: Tap this button for a list of all the turn instructions on the route. This is particularly useful if you need to explain a route to someone else. Browse as text Tap this button to see each turn in the journey. Tap the right and left arrows to move forwards and backwards through the journey. 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.
Chapter 6 Driving View Driving View A Buttons to zoom in and zoom out on your position. B Your current position. C The name of the next major road or road sign information, if applicable. D The next instruction. This area shows you what to do and when you will have to do it. Tap this area to repeat the last spoken instruction and to change the volume. E The name of the next street to turn onto. F Information about your journey.
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Chapter 7 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. • TomTom Traffic Tap this button to enable or disable traffic information. For more information, see TomTom Traffic on page 61.
• 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. Your TomTom RIDER will stop giving you directions. Your position will still be shown in the Driving View. You do not need to clear a route before you plan a new route, or start navigating to a new destination. • Add favourite Tap this button to add your current location as a favourite.
Chapter 8 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 would I want to 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 petrol. • You want to avoid a difficult junction 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 you want to pick someone up on the way, or stop for lunch. 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, Favourite, 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.
Chapter 9 Itinerary planning Itinerary planning What is an Itinerary? An Itinerary is a plan for a journey with more stops than just your final destination. An Itinerary is made up of the following items: • Destinations - places you want to stop • Waypoints - places you want to pass Here’s an example of an Itinerary: Destinations are shown with this symbol. Waypoints are shown with this symbol.
Creating an Itinerary 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Tap Itinerary planning. 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. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 49. The Itinerary planning screen opens. At first, there are no items on the Itinerary. 3. Tap Add and select a location.
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.
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Chapter 10 Using the map Using the map Every time you use your TomTom RIDER to plan a route, you are using the map. However, you can use the map in many other ways. To open the map, tap Browse map in the Main Menu. Place your finger on the screen and drag it across the screen to move the map. A The scale bar B Your current position C GPS button. Tap this button to centre the map on your current position. D The Options button Use the Options button to set what is shown on the map.
Tap this button to navigate to the cursor position. Your RIDER will calculate the route there. 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 call the cursor position. This button is only available if your RIDER has the phone number for the cursor postion. Call The phone numbers of many POIs are stored in your RIDER.
Chapter 11 Favourites Favourites What are Favourites? Favourites are places that you go often. You can create Favourites 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 like, just useful addresses. How can I create a Favourite? From the Main Menu, tap Add Favourite. Note: The button Add Favourite 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 Favourite location from a list of places you have recently used as destinations. Recent destination You can add a Point of Interest (POI) as a Favourite. 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 Favourite. To add a POI as a Favourite, 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 create a Favourite by entering latitude and longitude values. Latitude Longitude Tap this button to make a Favourite of the current position of a TomTom Buddy. TomTom Buddy For more information about TomTom Buddies, see TomTom PLUS on page 63. How can I use a Favourite? You will normally use a Favourite as a way of navigating to a place without having to enter the address. To navigate to a Favourite, do the following: 1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu. 2. Tap Navigate to...
3. Tap Manage Favourites. Tip: Tap the arrow to move to the next page buttons. 4. Tap the Favourite you want to rename. 5. Tap Rename.
Chapter 12 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 • Petrol stations Showing POIs on the map 1. Tap Enable/disable POIs in the Preferences menu. 2. Select the POI categories to display on the map. Tap Find to search for a POI by name. Enable/ disable POIs 3. Tap Done. The POIs you selected are shown on the map as symbols.
3. Tap Point of Interest. 4. Tap POI in city. 5. Narrow your choice of POIs by selecting the area where the POI is. You can select one of these options: • POI near you - to search from a list of POIs near your current position. • POI in city - to choose a POI in a particular town or city. You have to specify a town or city. • POI near Home - to search from a list of POIs near your Home location.
10.From the list of POIs shown, select the POI you want to navigate to. The table below explains the distances listed next to each POI. POI near you POI in city Distance from your current location Distance from the city centre POI near Home Distance from your Home location POI along route Distance from your current location POI near destination Distance from your destination If you know the name of the POI, tap Find and type the name. Select it from the list when it is shown.
Tap Add POI category. Add POI category 5. Enter a name for your POI category, for example, ‘Friends’ or ‘Favourite restaurants’. Then select a marker for your POI category. 6. Tap Add POI. 7. Select the POI category you want to add the POI to. 8. Select the location of your POI from the list below. Add POI You can set your Home location as a POI. Does it make sense to do this? Home If you want to change your Home location, you can create a POI of the Home location before you change it.
Tap this button to create a POI by entering latitude and longitude values. Latitude Longitude Tap this button to make a POI of the current position of a TomTom Buddy. TomTom Buddy For more information about TomTom Buddies, see TomTom PLUS on page 63. 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.
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Chapter 13 Hands-free calling Hands-free calling Note: not all phones are supported or compatible with all features. For more information, visit www.tomtom.com/phones Connecting to your phone First you must establish a connection between your mobile phone and your TomTom RIDER. You only have to do this once. Your TomTom RIDER remembers your phone. Tap Mobile phone in the Main Menu, then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your phonebook You can copy your phonebook from your mobile phone to your TomTom RIDER so that you can make calls with just a few taps on the screen. This is the safest way to make hands-free calls. Note: You can copy your phonebook to your TomTom RIDER at any time. From the Mobile phone menu, tap Get numbers from phone. Not all phones can transfer their phonebook to your RIDER. For more information, visit www.tomtom.
• Tap Phonebook entry to select a contact from your phonebook. Note: If you have not copied your phonebook to your TomTom RIDER, the button Phonebook entry is unavailable. • Tap Recently dialed to select from a list of people or numbers you have called recently using your RIDER. • Tap Recent caller to select from a list of people or numbers who called you recently. Only calls you have received on your RIDER are saved in this list. For information about POIs, see Points of Interest on page 39.
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Chapter 14 Preferences Preferences You can change many things about the way your TomTom RIDER looks and behaves. Tap Change preferences in the Main Menu. Hidden buttons and features When you first start using your TomTom RIDER, not all the buttons will be shown in the menu. Many buttons and some more advanced features are hidden because you will not need these features very often. To see all of the buttons and features, tap this button in the Preferences menu.
To switch back to seeing the map from your perspective as you drive, tap Turn on 3D display. Turn on 3D display When should I use this? In some situations, it is easier to see the map from above. Perhaps if the roads are very complicated or if you are walking and using your RIDER to navigate. Turn off map display When you turn off the map display, instead of seeing your position on a map in the Driving View, you will only see information about the next instruction.
Turn off sound / Turn on sound Tap this button to turn the spoken instructions off. The button changes to Turn on sound. If you turn the sound off, warnings for upcoming POIs are also turned off. Turn off sound Can I still use my RIDER to make hands-free calls when the sound is turned off? Turning the sound off does not affect hands-free calling. You will still be able to hear the caller. Tip To change the volume, tap Volume preferences in the Preferences menu.
Change language Tap this button to change the language used for all the buttons and messages you see on your RIDER. Change language You can choose from a wide range of languages. When you change the language, you are also given the opportunity to change the voice. Warn when near POI Tap this button to be alerted when you are near a Point of Interest (POI). For example, your RIDER can tell you when there is a petrol station nearby.
• AZERTY keyboard You use the keyboard to enter your destination or to find items in a list, like POIs. Note: The keyboard does not include accents of any kind for any language as you don’t have to enter letters with accents. Simply type the letter without the accent and your RIDER will recognise it. Manage maps This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 49.
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. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 49. 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. • Arrival time - your estimated arrival time.
• Switch to night view when dark - your RIDER uses a light sensor to detect the background light level. If this option is selected, when it gets dark, your RIDER uses night colours for the Driving View. You can set the colour scheme by tapping Change map colours. For more information, see Change map colours on page 54. Planning preferences This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options.
If you select one of these options, you then choose what is shown in the middle of the arrow: • Direction - the direction in which you are driving is shown in the centre of the compass, as a compass direction. • Degrees - the direction in which you are driving is shown in the centre of the compass, in degrees. • Nothing • One with arrow pointing to your destination - the arrow always points to your destination relative to the direction you are travelling.
• Show next motorway - when this option is selected, the next major road on your route is shown at the top of the screen in the Driving View. Hide tips / Show tips This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 49. Tap this button to stop your RIDER from giving you tips from time to time. Hide tips After you hide the tips, the button changes to Show tips.
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. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 49. Tap this button to set what your RIDER should do when you first switch it on. The following options are available: Start-up preferences • Continue where I left off - your RIDER starts as it was when you switched it off. • Ask for a destination - your RIDER starts with Navigate to... menu.
Reset factory settings This button may only be available if all menu options are shown. To show all menu options, tap Show ALL menu options. For more information, see Hidden buttons and features on page 49. Reset factory settings Tap this button to restore the factory settings to your TomTom RIDER. All your settings, including Favourites, your Home location, warnings for POIs and any Itineraries you have created, as well as recent destinations and recent calls and callers, will be deleted.
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Chapter 15 TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic is a TomTom PLUS service that sends up-to-date traffic information to your RIDER. To use TomTom Traffic you must have a mobile phone with Bluetooth and a wireless data connection, for example, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA. TomTom Traffic takes the most up-to-date information from the best local sources. Use the free trial to try TomTom Traffic. For more information, see the TomTom PLUS leaflet.
TomTom Traffic will immediately try to retrieve the latest traffic information. Note: TomTom Traffic retrieves traffic information from TomTom using a wireless data connection on your mobile phone. You must be connected to your phone and you must have a wireless data subscription with your mobile network operator. For information about connecting to your phone, see Hands-free calling on page 45.
Chapter 16 TomTom PLUS TomTom PLUS TomTom PLUS is a collection of services that keep you informed and entertained while you’re on the road. You can subscribe to a range of extras and download them either directly to your RIDER, or to your computer from where you can transfer them to your RIDER. Tips • New services are being added regularly. Use TomTom HOME or visit www.tomtom.com/plus to find out what’s available.
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Chapter 17 Using TomTom HOME Using TomTom HOME Using TomTom HOME, you can, for example, do the following: • Make and restore backups of your TomTom RIDER. • Manage the maps, voices, POIs and other extras on your RIDER. • Read the full version of the user manual, available in 21 languages. • Plan journeys in advance. • Buy TomTom PLUS services and manage your subscriptions. Installing TomTom HOME To install TomTom HOME, put the CD which came with your RIDER into your computer.
Restoring a backup If you ever have a problem with your RIDER, you can restore the backup. Follow steps 1 and 2 above, then select the latest backup and click Restore. The latest backup will be restored to your RIDER. For more information, see the Help included with TomTom HOME.
Chapter 18 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. The GPS uses satellites to transmit signals to GPS receivers. Your TomTom RIDER has a built-in GPS receiver.
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Chapter 19 TomTom limited warranty TomTom limited warranty WARRANTOR Non-U.S. and non-Canadian purchases: If you have made your purchase outside the United States and Canada, this Limited Warranty is granted by and this Limitation of Liability is stipulated for the benefit of TomTom International B.V., Rembrandtplein 35, 1017 CT Amsterdam (The Netherlands). WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS 1) TomTom International B.V.
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.
Chapter 20 Battery notes Battery notes It takes about 2 hours to charge the battery completely. Note: Your TomTom RIDER uses a small amount of battery power to maintain its state when you switch it off. If you do not charge it for a prolonged period of time then you will lose this state and your TomTom RIDER will re-start. Your settings will however, be maintained.
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Chapter 21 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.
TomTom RIDER correctly could result in damage to your vehicle and serious injury to the vehicle rider and other road users. TomTom RIDER is mounted on your motorcycle at your own risk. Battery cable The power cable shall be routed to avoid sharp bends, abrasion, overheating, exhaust gases and battery acids and other potential hazards. It must not be strained nor distorted by e.g. excessive tightening of cable ties. Ensure that all connections are mechanically and electrically safe and secure.
important that you use shielded cable and connectors to reduce the possibility of causing radio and television interference. Shielded cables, suitable for the product range, can be obtained from an authorised dealer. If the user modifies the equipment or its peripherals in any way, and these modifications are not approved by TomTom, the FCC may withdraw the user’s right to operate the equipment.
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Chapter 22 Copyright notices Copyright notices © 2006 TomTom International B.V., The Netherlands. Patents Pending. All rights reserved. TomTom and the TomTom logo are registered trademarks of TomTom International B.V., The Netherlands. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Our end user license agreement and a limited warranty apply to this product; they are included in this package. You can also review both at www.tomtom.
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