TomTom BRIDGE User Manual 16100
Contents Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE 5 What's new 6 New in this release ................................................................................................ 7 The TomTom BRIDGE 8 Starting the TomTom BRIDGE .................................................................................... 9 Using gestures .................................................................................................... 11 Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE ......................................................
Looking at traffic on your route ........................................................................... 44 Traffic incidents ............................................................................................. 45 Approaching a traffic jam warning ....................................................................... 46 Avoiding a traffic jam on your route ..................................................................... 46 Advanced Lane Guidance ...........................................
Changing a setting using voice control ................................................................... 98 Safety Cameras .................................................................................................. 100 About safety cameras ...................................................................................... 100 Safety camera warnings ................................................................................... 100 Changing the way you are warned .............................
Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE This Reference Guide explains how to use the TomTom BRIDGE and the installed TomTom apps. The Reference Guide has the following sections: The The The The TomTom TomTom TomTom TomTom BRIDGE Navigation app Camera app Music app Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom BRIDGE, and for instructions about other apps installed on the TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. Version 15.
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New in this release Version 16.1 Search for specific POI names using voice control You can now use voice control to search for a specific POI using the POI brand name. For example, when voice control is on, you can say "Find Starbucks." To learn more go to Voice Control in this guide. Other bug fixes and improvements Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.
The TomTom BRIDGE 8
Starting the TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom BRIDGE starts when it is in its dock and the dock has power. When the 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 navigation app home screen shown below is an example. The home screen on the TomTom navigation app might look different and have different apps installed. 1. An app running as a widget.
Shortcut button to open the Software update app. This app lets you update the TomTom navigation app to the latest software version. 7. Status bar. Touch this area to show app notifications and the device status.
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. Drag Put one finger on the screen and move it across the screen. Example of when to use this: Scrolling a screen. Flick Flick the tip of a single finger across the screen.
Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom BRIDGE is an Android-based 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: The TomTom BRIDGE might be secured to prevent you making changes. You can find other apps on the device by scrolling to the right. To see all the apps on the device, select All apps.
Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE About connecting TomTom BRIDGE TomTom BRIDGE connects to the internet using your smartphone so you can use the installed apps and access TomTom services. Using your smartphone to connect means that data is sent and received by your smartphone using your cellular service provider. Your smartphone needs to be compatible with TomTom BRIDGE, and you must have a data plan from a cellular service provider. Go to tomtom.com/connect for more information.
. 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. Your TomTom BRIDGE connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection. TomTom services are now active. The Bluetooth symbol in the Android Status Bar shows that Bluetooth is switched on.
If you want to connect using another phone, you must connect using Bluetooth or connect using Portable Wi-Fi hotspot for that phone. Tip: If reconnecting automatically to your smartphone using Bluetooth does not work, you can manually reconnect as described in Connect using Bluetooth. Unable to get a connection If your TomTom BRIDGE cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, check the following: Your phone is shown on your TomTom BRIDGE.
Features on the TomTom BRIDGE The 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.
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 TomTom navigation app appears in your computer's file system as TomTom Bridge. 3. Open the TomTom navigation app Internal Storage folder. 4.
Note: Software updates can only be downloaded using a Wi-Fi connection. To update the software on the device, do the following: 1. Select the Home button. 2. Select the Settings app. 3. In Wireless and networks, select Wi-Fi. Select and connect to a Wi-Fi network. 4. Select the Home button. 5. 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.
Tip: You can only move an app or widget to an empty space. Resizing apps and widgets To resize an app or widget, do the following: Note: Some widgets and apps have a size limit in one or more directions. 1. Select and hold the app or widget that you want to resize for 2 seconds, then release. The app or widget changes color and you see a trash can icon and four resize spots. 2. Select and drag a resize spot to make the app or widget larger or smaller.
1. Select and hold the app or widget that you want to delete for 2 seconds, then release. The app or widget changes color and you see a trash can icon and four resize spots. 2. Select the trash can icon. The app or widget is removed from the home or app screen and placed in the All apps location. Tip: If you deleted the app or widget by mistake, open All apps and move it back again.
Screen locking When using your TomTom BRIDGE, certain apps or features may be locked. The features that are locked and the reasons for doing so are at the discretion of the device owner. Some typical reasons for a device owner to use screen locking are as follows: To prevent a customer from speeding. To increase safety by minimizing driver distraction. To prevent device theft. When you select a locked item in the home screen, you see a message.
Language The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE is also used in the apps installed on the device. To change the device language, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Home 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 Use only the supplied dock and vehicle mount to hold the TomTom BRIDGE when you are using it in your vehicle.
Charging the TomTom BRIDGE The battery in the 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 your TomTom BRIDGE using your computer is not recommended. The voltage output of computer USB ports varies by manufacturer.
The TomTom BRIDGE is not starting In rare cases, the 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.
Caring for your TomTom navigation app 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 void the warranty. Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners.
Online Reference Guide When you have access to a Wi-Fi connection, you can open the Reference Guide for your TomTom BRIDGE on the device. The language of the Reference Guide is the same as the language you selected in your device settings. The Online Reference Guide button is on the Home screen or the All apps screen. If a Reference Guide is not available in your device language, the English-language Reference Guide is opened.
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 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 on your route. To help avoid traffic delays and get you to your destination quicker, you can even use TomTom services 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 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 navigation app cannot give you route instructions until it has received location data.
What's on the TomTom 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 center. 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 your navigation device starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location. 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 some 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.
8. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. Important: To see a wider route bar showing additional route information, change the setting for Route Information. 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.
Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays. The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route preview. 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 31 miles (50 km), only the next 31 miles (50 km) is shown.
Drive Home Select this button to drive to your home location. If this button is not included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your home location. Drive to Work Select this button to drive to your work location. If this button is not included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your work location. Recent Destination Current route Select this button to open the list of your recent destinations. Select a recent destination to plan a route to that destination.
Parking Gas Station Report Safety Camera Start Recording Select this button to find parking lots/garages. Select this button to find gas stations. Select this button to report a safety camera. Select this button to start or stop recording a track. 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 return to the map view or guidance view. This symbol shows that your device is connected to TomTom services. This symbol shows that your device is not connected to TomTom services. This button shows that you will hear voice instructions. Select the button to switch off voice instructions. You will no longer hear spoken route instructions but you will still hear information such as traffic information and warning sounds. Tip: You can select the types of instructions you want to hear.
If the navigation app is running in the background and you are driving on a planned route, you will continue to hear driving instructions. Changing the text and button size You can change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the screen, for example to make the text easier to read and the buttons easier to use. Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen.
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 and the weather. Your navigation app regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions.
The next two stops on your route. Tip: To quickly remove a stop, select it in the route bar and use the menu. Gas stations that are directly on your route. TomTom Traffic including heavy rain or snow. TomTom Safety Cameras and Danger Zones. Rest stops directly on your route. You can choose the information you see on your route. The symbols are in the order that they occur on your route.
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 color 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 an information panel opens showing detailed information about the traffic incident. The information shown includes: The type of traffic incident – general, accident, roadwork, lane closure or weather such as heavy rain or snow. The severity of the incident - slow traffic, traffic lining up or stationary traffic. The delay time. The length of the incident.
Wind Rain Fog Snow Ice Approaching a traffic jam warning A warning is given as you approach a traffic jam. You are warned in several ways: A warning symbol is shown in the route bar. The route bar zooms in to the start of the traffic jam. Your distance to the start of the traffic jam is shown in the route bar. The color of the road on the route bar changes to orange or red, depending on the severity of the traffic jam.
Avoiding a traffic jam using the map 1. On the map view, zoom in and select the traffic jam that is on your route. The traffic jam with an information panel is shown on the map. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. 3. Select Avoid. A new route is found that avoids the traffic jam. Advanced Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all intersections or in all countries.
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, 335 Madison Avenue, New York. A partial address, for example, Madison Ave NY. A type of place, for example, gas station or restaurant. A place by name, for example, Starbucks. A ZIP code, for example, 36925 York for York, Alabama. A city to navigate to a city center, for example, Kingston, NY.
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.
6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address, and email. 7. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button on the keyboard. 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.
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 center. The results are ranked by distance. In town or city Select this option to use a town or city as the center 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, gas stations.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 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 add the location to My Places. If a route is already planned, you can add the location to your current route.
About ZIP codes You can search using a ZIP code to get closer to the area in which you want to find an address or POI. When you search using a ZIP code, your results include all the streets in a city district, the whole town, or the towns and villages within that ZIP code area. Note: If you search using a ZIP code you will not get a specific address in your results.
Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Campground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or clinic Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Gas station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection center Rental car facility Electric/hybrid car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service 56
Post office Pharmacy Shopping center Beauty services Tourist information office Shop College or university School Library Convention center Casino Winery Theater Tourist attraction Movie Theater Zoo Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition center Opera Cultural center Nightlife Leisure center Education Leisure Children's Farm Sport 57
Sports Park Swimming pool Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports center Stadium Golf course Church Place of worship Railroad station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal ZIP code 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: 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. You can enter a new house number, or you can select Drive/Ride to drive to the nearest house number. 7.
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 ZIP code. Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's state code or ZIP code. For example, searching for York will return many results. If you search for York AL or York 36925 then that city will be at the top of the results.
The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city center POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city center POI. The city center location is shown on the map. 7. Select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using. 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.
The location is shown on the map. 6. To see more information about the POI, select the POI on the map and then select the pop-up menu button. Select More Information on the pop-up menu. You see more information about the POI such as the phone number, full address, and email. 7. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the POI you want to find, then press the Search button on the keyboard. 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.
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.
3. Select the SHARE button to show the share options. 4. Select Navigation. The Navigation app starts, and the search screen opens with the keyboard showing. The selected text appears at the top of the screen, and the search suggestions based on the selected text are shown in columns. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
5. Select an address suggestion and 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. You can enter a new house number, or you can select Drive to drive to the nearest house number. 6. 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.
Tip: You can also select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the Drive/Ride button to plan a route to that location. 2. When you have found your destination on the map, select it by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 3. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned. Tip: You can save a route using My Routes. Planning a route using My Places To navigate to one of My Places from your current location, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 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.
Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned. Tip: You can save a route using My Routes. Planning a route using coordinates 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 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.
The location is shown on the map. 8. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using. 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.
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.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. Tip: If you don't want to use search to choose your starting point and destination, go to the map view and press and hold to select a location. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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.
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. The original starting point is removed from your route. 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.
2. Select Parking. The map opens showing the locations of parking lots. If a route is planned, the map shows parking lots near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map shows parking lots near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of parking lots by pressing this button: You can select a parking lot 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. You can then change where the search is carried out, for example, to search near you or the whole map. 3. Select a parking lot from the map or the list. A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the parking lot. 4. Select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
The map opens showing the locations of gas stations. If a route is planned, the map shows gas stations along your route. If a route isn't planned, the map shows gas stations near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of gas stations by pressing this button: You can select a gas 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.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the gas station. 4. Select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using. 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 gas station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A gas 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 or track, select the Current Route or Current Track button in the Main Menu to open the Current Route or Current Track Menu. The following buttons are available in the menu: Clear Route / Clear Track Skip Next Stop Find Alternative Select this button to clear the currently planned route or track. The Current Route Menu closes and you return to the map view. Select this button to skip the next stop on your route.
Show Instructions Select this button to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your planned route. The instructions include the following: Your current location. Street names. Up to two road numbers shown in road signs whenever available. An instruction arrow. An instruction description. The distance between two consecutive instructions. Exit number. The full addresses of stops on your route. Tip: Select an instruction to see a preview of that section of the route in the map view.
Drive to Route or Track Select Drive to Route to plan a route from your current location to the starting point of a My Route. The starting point is converted to a stop. Drive to Track plans a route to the nearest point of the track from your current position. Drive to Starting Point On the Current Track menu, select this button to plan a route to the starting point of the track. The starting point is converted to a stop. For more information, see Navigating using a track.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Current Route. 3. Select Avoid Part of Route. A screen opens showing a list of the sections that comprise your current route. 4. Select the section of the route that you want to avoid. A preview shows you the section you have chosen on the map. 5. Select Avoid. A new route is found that avoids your chosen route section. The new route is shown on the map view.
Note: Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV lanes) and are not present in every country. To travel on these lanes, you may need to have more than one person in the car, for example, or the car may need to use environmentally-friendly fuel. If you choose to avoid a route feature, a new route is planned. In Route Planning in the Settings Menu, you can set how each route feature is handled when a new route is planned.
Your complete route is shown on the map. 2. In the route bar, press the stop you want to delete. The map zooms in to the stop and shows a pop-up menu. Tip: If you select the wrong stop, press the back button to return to the map. 3. Select Delete This Stop. The stop is deleted and your route is recalculated. Skipping the next stop on your route Tip: To make it easy to quickly skip a stop, move the button Skip Next Stop to the first screen of the Main Menu. 1. In the Main Menu, select Current Route. 2.
My Routes About My Routes My Routes provides an easy way to save and retrieve routes and tracks. 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. While on vacation - You are going on vacation and want to plan and save a route.
3. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Manage Route. 5. Select Add to My Routes. The name of the route is shown in the edit screen. 6. Edit the name of the route so that you can easily recognize it. 7. Select Add to save your route in the My Routes list. Tip: You can also save a route using the Add to My Routes button in the Current Route menu. Navigating using a saved route To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following: 1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2.
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. When the pop-up menu opens, select Change to a Stop. Alternatively, select Drive to Route or Ride to Route in the Current Route menu.
3. Select the stop that you want to use as your starting point, then select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Start Route From Here. Your route is calculated from the new starting point. 5. Select Drive/Ride. The starting point of your route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned from your current location. Guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map Note: You can also press and hold a location on the map and select Add to Current Route from the pop-up menu. 1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2. Select the route. 3. Select the pop-menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Manage Stops. 5. Select Add Stop to Route. 6. 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.
Recording and sharing routes About GPX and ITN files GPX files (GPS exchange format) GPX files contain a very detailed recording of where you have been on your track, including any off-road locations. GPX files become tracks after import. Using GPX files There are several things you can do with your GPX file: Use a tool such as Tyre Pro to view your track file. Export to a memory card or directly to your computer, then use your computer to view the file using software such as Google Earth.
2. Use the file explorer app's send or share function to select the TomTom Navigation app. 3. The TomTom Navigation app imports the route or track. 4. When the route or track is successfully imported, select OK. You can find your route or track in My Routes. Recording a track You can record a track while you drive, with or without a route planned. After recording, you can then export your track so that you can share it with others or view it using tools such as Tyre Pro.
Voice control (Speak & Go) About voice control Note: Voice control is only available when your TomTom BRIDGE is in the dock, the dock has power, and the microphone is connected. Instead of selecting items on the screen to control your TomTom BRIDGE, you can use your voice to control your TomTom navigation app. You can use voice control to control many of the navigation features on your TomTom navigation app, or to change settings.
Orange means your phrase might work. Green means your phrase is good. 4. Select Hear it to listen to your wake-up phrase. 5. Select Done then Yes to save your wake-up phrase. Your new wake-up phrase is ready to use. Start Voice Control and try it. The voice control screen 1. Examples of what you can say. Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. 2.
A dark blue bar means your voice is too quiet for voice control to recognize individual words. Some tips for using voice control You can help your TomTom navigation app understand what you are saying by following these tips: Mount your TomTom navigation app about an arm's length in front of you, away from speakers or air vents. Reduce background noise such as voices or the radio. If there is excessive road noise, you may need to speak in the direction of the microphone.
Saying commands in different ways Your TomTom navigation app recognizes many more words than just the ones you see in the list of commands, so try some of your own words. You can say other words that have the same meaning, for example you can say the following words: "OK," "Correct" or "Right" instead of "Yes" when you want to confirm what you said. "Navigate to," "Look for" or "Nearest" instead of "Drive to" when you want to drive to a gas station.
Going home using voice control The following example shows how to use voice control to plan a trip to your home location: 1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your TomTom navigation app says "I'm listening." When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 2. Say the command "Drive home." Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say.
The voice control screen is shown and your TomTom navigation app says "I'm listening." When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 2. Say the command "Volume 50%." Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. For some commands, your TomTom navigation app repeats what you say and asks for confirmation. 3.
Safety Cameras About safety cameras The Safety Cameras service warns you about the following camera locations: Fixed safety camera locations. Speed trap locations. Speed trap hotspots. Average safety camera locations. Speed enforcement zones. Red light camera locations. Traffic restriction cameras. The Safety 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 Speed trap - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be moved to different locations. Speed trap hotspots - this type of warning shows places where speed traps 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 zone.
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 safety camera, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Sounds & Warnings in the Settings Menu. Select Cameras. Select Safety cameras. Select one of the following warning options: Always. Only when speeding. Never. 5. Select the back button.
Just after you pass a speed trap, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still there. Select Yes if the speed trap is still there. Select No if the speed trap has been removed. Your selection is sent to TomTom. We collect reports from many users to determine if the camera warning should be kept or removed. Updating locations for cameras and hazards The locations of safety cameras 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 or favorite addresses. Tip: The terms "favorite" and "place" mean the same thing - favorites are places that you go to often. The following items are always in My Places: Home - Your home location can be your home address or somewhere you often visit. This feature provides an easy way to navigate there.
Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work. Select Set home location or Set work location. Setting your home or work location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your home or work location. 2. Select the location by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 1. Open the pop-up menu and select Add to My Places. 2. In the name bar, enter the name "Home" or "Work".
Adding a location from My Places 1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2. Select Add a new place. 3. To select a 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 add location symbol. Search for a location. Select Show on Map, then select the add location symbol. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 4. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognize it. 5.
The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 6. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognize it. 7. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. Adding a location to My Places by marking To mark a location and temporarily add it to My Places, do the following: 1. Make sure that your current location is the location you want to mark. 2. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view to open the quick menu. 3. Select Mark Location. 4.
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, then open the Locations folder. 4. Copy the .OV2 files from your computer to the Locations folder. The .OV2 file is imported and you see the message New place list added. Tip: If your .OV2 file also has an associated icon file, you can also copy that file to the Locations folder. The icon file is used for the POI location pins on the map. 5.
Settings Appearance Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. On this screen, you can change these settings: Display Select Display to change the appearance of the display. Route bar Select Route bar to change the information you see in the route bar. Guidance view Select Guidance view to change the information you see in the guidance view. Automatic zoom Select Automatic Zoom to change how you view an intersection as you drive.
Select Route information to change the route information you see on the route bar. Show current time Select this setting to show the current time in the guidance view. When switched on, the current time is shown at the bottom of the route bar. Show wide route bar if possible The wide route bar is not shown by default. You can select this setting to turn on the wide route bar in the guidance view. Note: The wide route bar can only be shown if the screen is wide enough.
Select this setting to see parking lots and parking. Gas stations Select this setting to see gas stations on your route. Stops Select this setting to see stops on your route. Rest areas Select this setting to see rest areas on your route. Toll zones Select this setting to see toll zones on your route. Ferries and car shuttle trains Select this setting to see ferries and car shuttle trains on your route. Guidance view Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
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.
Maps Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Maps. Changing the map Select a map that you want to use. Route Planning Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Route Planning. When a faster route is available If a faster route is found while you are driving, TomTom Traffic can replan your trip to use the faster route.
On this screen, you can change sound and warning settings. Tip: Warning sounds are disabled by default. Warning sounds can be enabled by selecting Settings, followed by Sounds & Warnings, followed by Warning Type and switch on Warning Sounds. Warning type Warning type You can choose the type of warnings you want to hear when you are driving: Read out loud Hear spoken warnings and warnings sounds. Sounds Hear only warning sounds. None No warning sounds are given.
Accident hotspots This type of warning is given for a place where road traffic accidents have historically been concentrated. Risk zones This type of warning is only given in France where you are only warned about danger zones. Traffic jams Traffic jam warnings in the route bar are part of TomTom Traffic. You can choose never to be warned or to be warned when approaching a jam too quickly. When speeding This warning is given as soon as you exceed the speed limit by more than 5km/h or 3 mph.
Getting Help Help Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. On this screen, you can see the following information: About This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom BRIDGE.
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Using the External Camera app This section explains how to use the External Camera app. Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom BRIDGE, and for instructions about other apps installed on the 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 turns on when you shift into reverse.
Camera settings Select the settings button in the Rear view camera screen. Note: The TomTom BRIDGE might be secured to prevent you making changes. On this screen, you can change these settings: Image position Fit This setting zooms out so either the image height or width fills the screen size, whichever is larger. You will see the complete image, but the image might have a border on two sides. Fill This setting zooms in on the image so it fills the whole screen.
Using the vehicle width guide lines About the vehicle width guide lines The guide lines help you see if your vehicle will fit in a parking space or other width-restricted area. Once you have set-up the guide lines using a space that you know your vehicle will fit in, you can use the guide lines to check the size of other spaces. Setting up the vehicle width guide lines 1. Open the camera app. 2. Position your vehicle in front of a space that you know your vehicle will fit in to.
Important: While reversing, also be aware of other obstructions, for example adjacent vehicles or overhead obstacles.
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Using the TomTom Music app This section explains how to use the TomTom Music app. Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom BRIDGE, and for instructions about other apps installed on the TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. Use the Music app to select and play music stored in the device's internal memory, or on the memory card that you have inserted in the TomTom BRIDGE.
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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.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Before setting off on a motorcycle, fasten your helmet correctly. When riding a motorcycle, always wear protective clothing and equipment. When riding a motorcycle, be extra vigilant and always ride defensively. Rating: 5V DC, 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.
Only use the battery for a system for which it is specified. Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified for use with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. Avoid dropping the device.
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