TomTom Rider User Manual 18.
Contents Welcome to navigation with TomTom 7 What's new 8 What's new compared to Rider 450 ............................................................................. 8 TomTom videos .................................................................................................... 9 Installing your Rider 10 Mounting on a motorcycle ...................................................................................... 10 Using the anti-theft solution ...............................................
The glove-friendly keyboard ................................................................................... 35 Using quick settings ............................................................................................. 36 Road Trips collection – sending a route to your device ................................................... 38 Road Trips collection - planning a route to a stop ......................................................... 40 Planning a thrilling route ..............................
Syncing My Places locations with MyDrive ................................................................... 74 Importing a community POI list ............................................................................... 74 Deleting a community POI list ................................................................................. 74 Importing a track GPX file...................................................................................... 75 Deleting a track GPX file .............................
Finding an alternative route .................................................................................. 135 Types of route ................................................................................................... 136 Avoiding features on a route.................................................................................. 136 Avoiding an incident or route feature using the route bar ..............................................
Settings 164 Appearance ...................................................................................................... 164 Display ........................................................................................................ 164 Locking device orientation ................................................................................ 165 Map color ..................................................................................................... 165 Route Bar ........................
Welcome to navigation with TomTom Welcome to your TomTom Rider, your essential motorcycling companion! We know you probably have more exciting things to do than read manuals so here are some quick links to some important bits: What's new compared to Rider 450 Installing your Rider Connecting a headset TomTom services Connecting a smartphone Wi-Fi® connection Road Trips collection - sending a route to your Rider We hope you enjoy discovering your next adventure using your new TomTom Rider! N
What's new What's new compared to Rider 450 Rider 550 only TomTom Road Trips Get on the road with the world's best curated routes available exclusively to sync with your Rider 550. Learn more: Road Trips collection - sending a route to your Rider Third party Points of Interest (POIs) Enjoy over 1000 pre-installed points of interest for motorcyclists.
TomTom videos You can find many videos on our YouTube channel to help you learn about your new TomTom Rider and other TomTom products. Visit www.youtube.com/user/TomTomOfficial/videos to find out more! Here are links to some videos that you might find interesting: Tip: Look on the TomTom YouTube Channel for videos in your own language. The TomTom Rider Pairing a headset with both your Rider and a smartphone: https://www.youtube.
Installing your Rider Mounting on a motorcycle Important: TomTom and RAM assume no responsibility or liability in connection to damages suffered due to modifications, improper installation, road hazards, or accidents. Neither RAM nor TomTom shall be liable for any loss or damage, direct, indirect, or consequential, arising out of the improper installation, or inability to use and/or mount the product. Before use, the user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use.
If you choose to attach the mount kit yourself, note that the Active Dock has a built-in fuse. This means that you don’t need to add a fuse between the device and the motorcycle battery. Make sure that the mount kit does not interfere with any of the controls on the motorcycle. Always use the correct tools. If you use unsuitable tools, you may damage or break the mount kit. Do not overtighten nuts and screws.
A RAM lock for the mount. This lock prevents the unscrewing of the RAM arm from the motorcycle. A RAM Pin-Lock™ for the TomTom Rider itself. This lock prevents the disconnection of the TomTom Rider from the dock. Important: Both locks have keys, so you need to make sure that you keep these two extra keys with you at all times! To use the anti-theft solution, do the following: 1. Lock the RAM mount to your motorcycle as shown below.
3. Attach the RAM Pin-Lock. 4. Attach the RAM arm to the RAM mount and the active dock.
5. Attach the RAM Pin-Lock cap onto the RAM Pin-Lock. 6. Tighten the RAM Pin-Lock as shown. 7. Remove the RAM Pin-Lock cap.
8. Lock your TomTom Rider with the key to prevent removal from the mount Installing in your car If your box contains a car mount, use the supplied mount to install your TomTom Rider in your vehicle. Read the instructions about positioning your device before you install your TomTom Rider. If your box contains a car mount, install your TomTom Rider by doing the following: 1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the mount. Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your TomTom Rider.
5. Press the suction cup of the mount firmly against your windshield. 6. Turn the grip near the base of the mount in a clockwise direction until you feel it lock. 7. Place your TomTom Rider in the mount, making sure that it clicks into place. Tip: With the High-Speed Dual Charger you can charge your TomTom Rider and smartphone at the same time. Turning on and off Turning your device on Press the On/Off button until your device starts. If the device was off you see the map view.
Setting up Note: The language you choose will be used for all text on the screen. You can always change the language later in Language and Units in the Settings menu. When you first switch on your TomTom Rider, you have to answer a few questions to set it up. Answer the questions by touching the screen. GPS reception When you first start your TomTom Rider, it may need a few minutes to determine your position. In the future, your position will be found much faster.
Device not starting In rare cases, your TomTom Rider device may not start correctly or may stop responding to your taps. First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your TomTom Rider device to the car charger. It can take 3 - 5 hours to fully charge the battery, depending on the type of device. Important: Do not charge your device using your vehicle's own USB port because it is not powerful enough. If this does not solve the problem, you can perform a reset.
Connecting a headset About motorcycle headsets We recommend using a headset with your TomTom Rider to hear spoken instructions, and to hear warning sounds on your TomTom Rider. You can also use your headset for making and receiving calls in conjunction with your phone. This makes riding with your TomTom Rider as safe as possible. Important: It is illegal in most countries to use a hand-held phone while riding a motorbike.
Note: If you have already tried to connect your devices, clear the pairing history on your device and phone and start again. This will establish a new Bluetooth session between the devices. See: Disconnecting a smartphone Tip: To see videos about connecting your headset to your Rider 500/550, see: https://us.support.tomtom.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26001/locale/en_US 1. Make sure your headset is fully charged using the charger supplied with your headset. 2.
Pairing method 1 If you pair your TomTom Rider to your headset first, and then second to your phone, you can use the following features: Navigation instructions and sounds from your TomTom Rider. Data for traffic and other services. Smartphone notifications. Caller ID. Note: When using this configuration, you cannot pick up or make calls through your headset.
Note: When using this configuration you cannot hear navigation instructions or sounds from your TomTom Rider. Improving the quality of navigation instructions About Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) This Bluetooth profile defines how multimedia audio can be streamed from one device to another over a Bluetooth connection; it is also known as Bluetooth Audio Streaming. Switching on A2DP Tip: To see videos about connecting your headset to your Rider 500/550, see: https://us.support.tomtom.
4. Finally, pair your phone to channel 2 on your headset.
TomTom services About TomTom services Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top of the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right-hand side. Your TomTom Rider is a "Smartphone Connected" device and gets access to TomTom services using your smartphone. To get TomTom services on your TomTom Rider you need the following items: A smartphone with a data plan from a mobile services provider.
Sync your Places and routes with all your devices. Keep all your data safe. and more... For more info, see Syncing using TomTom MyDrive or go to mydrive.tomtom.com. To switch on automatic syncing using MyDrive, select Settings and then MyDrive. Connect to the internet using one of the three available methods and then log into your TomTom account.
Connecting a smartphone Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device? Connect your smartphone to your TomTom Rider to use these features: TomTom services Receive real-time traffic information, safety camera updates, and MyDrive using your phone’s data connection. This feature uses approximately 7 MB of data per month. Important: The Safety Cameras service isn't available in all countries.
5. Select Bluetooth. 6. Select Add Phone. 7. Follow the steps in the app and on your TomTom Rider to pair your phone with your TomTom Rider. When your phone is connected, you see this icon on the map or guidance view: You can easily change the phone features you want to use in Bluetooth in the Settings menu. Disconnecting a smartphone You can disconnect your phone in the following ways: Switch off Bluetooth on your phone. Switch off or reset your TomTom Rider.
3. Make sure all the toggles are switched on, or select the option to find out more information about how to connect. If your TomTom Rider cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, also check the following: Your phone is shown on your TomTom Rider. Your phone's Bluetooth is turned on. Your data plan with your cellular service provider is active, and you can access the internet on your phone.
Wi-Fi connection About Wi-Fi® The easiest way to manage your maps, software, and all your device content is over a Wi-Fi connection. Your device can be updated using Wi-Fi without the need to connect to a computer. It remembers previously connected Wi-Fi networks so you can keep your device up-to-date when you are in range of that network. Before you begin, make sure that you have access to an unrestricted Wi-Fi network, such as a personal home network.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi network To forget a Wi-Fi network from your list of available networks do the following: 1. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Wi-Fi. You see a list of available Wi-Fi networks and saved Wi-Fi networks that are currently out of range. Tip: Scroll down to go to the list of out-of-range saved networks. 2. Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to forget. 3. Select Modify then select Forget. Your device is disconnected from the Wi-Fi network.
Map Share updates These updates are created from changes made and shared by other TomTom users and contain the following changes or updates: Speed limits Street names Recently blocked and unblocked roads Traffic directions Turn restrictions For more information, see Map Share. Safety Camera updates When a Safety Camera update is offered, you can choose which countries on your map you want to update. Voices You may also be offered new voices as an update.
Tip: Logging in to use Updates and New Items also logs you in so you are ready to use TomTom MyDrive.
Using your Rider 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: Note: Not all features are supported on all devices. Search Plan a Thrill Select this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest, then plan a route to that location. Select this button to plan a thrilling ride for a round trip or to a destination.
Add Work Select this button to ride to your work location. If this button is not included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your work location. Ride to Work Current Route / Current Track Select this button to clear or change your planned route or track. Start Recording Select this button to start or stop recording a track. My Places Parking Gas Station Select this button to show your saved places. Select this button to find parking lots/garages.
Trip Statistics Settings Select this button to see trip statistics about how far you've been riding, how long you've been riding, and also at what speed. Select this button to change Settings. Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top of the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right-hand side.
Available keys The keys shown below are available when using your TomTom Traffic in either portrait or landscape orientation. Using quick settings Quick settings make it easier for you to use a range of settings when wearing gloves. To use quick settings, select the quick settings button in the main menu, the map view or the guidance view.
You see a screen with large buttons and a volume control: 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. Select Voices in the Settings Menu and select the instructions you want to hear. This button shows that you will not hear voice instructions.
When wearing gloves, select the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons beneath the volume slider to change the volume, instead of trying to move the slider with gloves on. Important: When using a headset, the volume control may not be available because your headset doesn't support remote volume control. If this is the case, use the volume control button on the headset itself to change the volume.
The route is shown on the map together with stops (flags) and start and end points. Using the buttons at the bottom of the box, you can edit the route, save the route as a .GPX file, or Save to My Routes. Tip: Click the gray arrow near the road trip name to go back to the previous screen. 4. Click Save to My Routes. 5. To send the route to your device, click on the My Routes icon and click on the name of the road trip. 6. Make sure that Sync this route as a track with my devices is enabled.
The road trip is synced to your TomTom Rider as soon as you are either connected to your computer, within range of your wireless network or connected to your phone. You must be logged in to MyDrive. Road Trips collection - planning a route to a stop The TomTom Road Trips collection enables you to discover the world's most amazing routes, from legendary coastal routes like the Great Ocean Road to classic road trips like Route 66.
4. Click on a flag to see what is of interest at that point on the road trip. For example, you can see the Bay of Islands flag is selected below and, if available, you are shown information and reviews about that stop. 5. Click Start Here to start your route from this point, or Add to My Places or Send to Device. 6. Click Plan route to plan a route to that stop. You can then choose from settings including your vehicle type, fast or thrilling route, etc.
You may then get offered a choice of routes as shown below. 8. Click on your chosen route option and then use the buttons at the bottom of the box to share your route, save it, or Send to Device. Planning a thrilling route You can use the Plan a Thrill button to create interesting rides on the spot. This is especially useful for a day when you have some spare time and just need a simple way to create a thrilling ride.
2. Select Plan a Thrill. The map view opens. 3. Move the map and zoom in until you can see the place you want to ride through. 4. Create a stop by quickly tapping the map. Your TomTom Rider plans a thrilling round trip through your chosen stop. Tip: The direction of the round trip is random. If you have at least two stops on your route, you can change the direction of travel by reordering the stops. Arrows on the planned route show the direction of travel. 5.
7. When you have planned your thrilling route, select Ride. Your route is shown on the map view, then guidance along your route begins. As soon as you start riding, the guidance view is shown automatically. Planning a thrilling ride to a destination You can plan a route to a destination using the map. The route to your destination will be along the most interesting roads from your current location. Tip: You can also plan a route to a destination then choose Winding route as the route type. 1.
Your TomTom Rider plans a thrilling route to your chosen destination. 5. If you want to add more stops to your route, move the map and select more stops. Your TomTom Rider plans a thrilling route through your chosen stops to your destination. Tip: Select the pop-up menu button to reorder your stops. 6. Select the level of turns and the degree of hilliness for your thrilling route. Select this button to choose one of three settings for turns.
Statistics for your current trip To see statistics for the trip you are riding now, select the Since --/--/-- tab. To start a new trip, select the Clear trip button, just like resetting a mileometer in a car. After stopping your bike, if you don't press the Clear trip button, the statistics just carry on incrementing when you start moving again. This means you get accurate statistics for trips that span several days or several rides within a day.
What's on the screen The map view The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your TomTom Rider 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 indicate your direction of travel relative to north, with north being up.
9. Your route, if you have planned a route. Select the route to clear it, change the route type, add a stop or save changes to your route. 10. Safety cameras on your route. Select a safety camera to display information about that camera. 11. Phone button. 12. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. The guidance view The guidance view is used to guide you along the route to your destination. The guidance view is shown when you start driving.
Tip: The compass direction you are driving is shown in the switch view button below the small compass arrow, for example, NE for North East. These compass directions automatically appear when driving in North America and disappear if you leave North America. 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 arrival information panel shows the following information: 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. The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination. The length of time to drive to the destination from your current location.
For remaining distances longer than 31 miles (50 km), only the next 31 miles (50 km) is shown. The destination icon is not shown. Tip: You can scroll the route bar to see your whole route (not available on iOS). For remaining distances between 6 miles (10 km) and 31 miles (50 km), the complete distance is shown. The destination icon is shown fixed at the top of the route bar. For remaining distances of less than 6 miles (10 km) the complete distance is shown.
The quick access screen opens. You see the status of your services including Traffic, MyDrive, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. When you select a service you see more info on your connection status or, if unconnected, how to connect. Select Settings to go to the full Settings menu. Smaller buttons and symbols On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
This symbol shows that your TomTom Rider is not connected to Traffic. This symbol shows that TomTom Rider is connected to your MyDrive. This symbol shows that TomTom Rider is not connected to your MyDrive. This symbol shows that your device is connected to the internet using Wi-Fi. This symbol shows that your device is not connected to the internet using Wi-Fi. Using gestures You use gestures to control your TomTom Rider. In this User Manual, you learn how to use gestures to control your TomTom Rider.
Pinch to zoom Touch the screen with your thumb and a finger. Move them apart to zoom in or move them together to zoom out. Example of when to use this: Zooming in and out on the map. Tip: Pinch to zoom isn't available on all devices. If pinch to zoom isn't available, use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. Tap or select Tap a single finger on the screen. Example of when to use this: Selecting an item in the Main Menu.
Calls and smartphone notifications About phone calls Important: It is illegal in most countries to use a hand-held phone while riding a motorbike. Not only that, you can get yourself killed doing so, so please abide by the riding rules of your country and use a legally approved hands-free system or headset. You can receive incoming calls and make calls to contacts in your phone's contacts list and to your recent contacts.
Making a phone call Note: This uses your phone's voice control. Make sure you have the MyDrive app installed on your phone and a smartphone assistant available in your own language. 1. Select the Phone button. You see the message Speak to your phone after the tone. 2. Say, for example, "Call Jack" to call your friend named Jack. Your smartphone assistant says your phone is dialing. 3. Jack answers and you have your conversation. 4. To hang up, use the controls on your headset or phone.
Switch messages off permanently This method switches messages off permanently until you switch them on again using Settings. 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Bluetooth. If you have a phone connected, you see the Bluetooth Setting screen. 3. Select your phone name. 4. Slide the toggle for Smartphone messages to turn messages on or off. Talking to Siri or Google Now About Siri Siri is the Apple personal assistant available on the iPhone.
Traffic About TomTom Traffic TomTom Traffic is a TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. In combination with historical road usage data, TomTom Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions and the weather. Your TomTom Rider regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions.
The arrival information panel shows the following information: 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. The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination. The length of time to drive to the destination from your current location.
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 The The The cause of the traffic incident - for example accident, road works, lane closure, or weather. severity of the incident - slow traffic, traffic lining up or stopped traffic. delay time. length of the incident.
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. Traffic speed is 0% to 20% of the allowed speed. Traffic speed is 20% to 40% of the allowed speed. Traffic speed is 40% to 100% of the allowed speed. Traffic speed is normal. Road closed, no traffic.
3. Select Avoid in the pop-up menu. A new route is found that avoids 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.
TomTom MyDrive About TomTom MyDrive TomTom MyDrive is the easy way to set a destination, share locations and favorites, and save your personal navigation information. MyDrive synchronizes your TomTom Rider using your TomTom account. You can use MyDrive in a web browser on a computer or as a mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. Important: To use TomTom MyDrive you need a compatible navigation device.
Logging into MyDrive using a web browser or the TomTom MyDrive app Log in using your TomTom account email address and password. When you are logged in, you can see your personal navigation information from your navigation devices, and you can select destinations and create Places to sync with your navigation devices. Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top of the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right-hand side.
The route is shown on the map together with stops (flags) and start and end points. Using the buttons at the bottom of the box, you can edit the route, save the route as a .GPX file, or Save to My Routes. Tip: Click the gray arrow near the road trip name to go back to the previous screen. 4. Click Save to My Routes. 5. To send the route to your device, click on the My Routes icon and click on the name of the road trip. 6. Make sure that Sync this route as a track with my devices is enabled.
The road trip is synced to your TomTom Rider as soon as you are either connected to your computer, within range of your wireless network or connected to your phone. You must be logged in to MyDrive. Road Trips collection - planning a route to a stop The TomTom Road Trips collection enables you to discover the world's most amazing routes, from legendary coastal routes like the Great Ocean Road to classic road trips like Route 66.
4. Click on a flag to see what is of interest at that point on the road trip. For example, you can see the Bay of Islands flag is selected below and, if available, you are shown information and reviews about that stop. 5. Click Start Here to start your route from this point, or Add to My Places or Send to Device. 6. Click Plan route to plan a route to that stop. You can then choose from settings including your vehicle type, fast or thrilling route, etc.
You may then get offered a choice of routes as shown below. 8. Click on your chosen route option and then use the buttons at the bottom of the box to share your route, save it, or Send to Device. Setting a destination using MyDrive When you are logged into TomTom MyDrive using a web browser or the MyDrive app you can select your destination on the map and send it to your navigation device.
Creating a route with stops 1. In a web browser, log into your TomTom account. 2. On the map, select a destination. Tip: You can search for a destination or you can move the map and select a destination on the map. You can also select a destination from Recent Destinations in the Main Menu or your My Places list. 3. On the map, select a stop in the same way as you selected your destination, then select Add Stop. The stop is added to your route.
You see your location in relation to the route and its starting point. 4. Choose from Nearest Point or Starting Point, depending on where you want to start driving the route. Your route is recalculated to include your current location and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving the guidance view is shown automatically.
Showing a planned destination in MyDrive When you plan a route on your TomTom Rider, the destination is synced with your TomTom account. You can see the destination when you are logged into TomTom MyDrive in a web browser or when using the MyDrive app. Clearing a MyDrive destination 1. Make sure you are logged into TomTom MyDrive on your TomTom Rider. 2. Select Current Route in the Main Menu to open the Current Route Menu. 3. Select Clear Route to clear the currently planned route.
Tip: You can search for a destination or you can move the map and select a destination. You can also select a destination from your My Places list. 3. Click on the location, then open the pop-up menu and select Add to My Places. The location is shown in the Favorites list in the MyDrive My Places menu. 4. Log into MyDrive on your TomTom Rider. Your TomTom Rider syncs with your TomTom account and receives the new Favorites location. The location is stored in My Places.
1. 2. 3. 4. In a web browser, log into your TomTom account. In the My Places menu, select POI Files. Select the POI file you want to delete, then select Delete. Make sure you are logged into MyDrive on your TomTom Rider. The POI list is removed from your My Places list. Importing a track GPX file GPX files (GPS exchange format) GPX files contain a very detailed recording of a route, including any off-road locations. A GPX file might contain, for example, a tourist route or a preferred fixed route.
Saving and restoring your personal navigation information When you are logged into TomTom MyDrive on your TomTom Rider your personal navigation information is continuously and automatically saved to your TomTom account. If you reset your TomTom Rider, or log into TomTom MyDrive on a different device, your saved personal navigation information is restored to your TomTom Rider or the different device.
Quick search Choosing which search to use The following two types of search are available: Quick search Start typing your destination, place, or POI to immediately see a list of street names, places, and POIs that match. Step-by-step search Find your destination in easy steps. For an address, enter the city, then the street, then the house number. For a POI, enter where you want to search, then the type of POI you want to search for.
Using quick search About search QUICK SEARCH ONLY 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 Av NY. A type of place, for example, gas station or restaurant. A place by name, for example, Starbucks. A postal code, for example, 36925 York for York, Alabama. A city to navigate to a city center, for example, Kingston, NY.
3. Type of search button. You can search the whole of the current map, or you can search in a specific area, for example in a town or city, or near your destination. Select this button to change the type of search to any of the following: Whole map Select this option to search the whole of your current map with no limit to the search radius. Your current location is the center of the search. The results are ranked by exact match.
Working with search results QUICK SEARCH ONLY Your search results are shown in two columns. Address and city matches are shown in the left-hand column, and POIs, types of POIs and Places are shown in the right-hand column. Recent destinations and saved places are also shown in your search results. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list.
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. Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search results are gradually shown. About postal codes You can search using a postal code to get closer to the area in which you want to find an address or POI.
Court house ATM Legal - Attorneys Bank Legal - other services Food services Convenience store Fast food restaurant Restaurant Chinese restaurant Accommodation 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 82
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 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 Education Leisure 83
Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition center Opera Cultural center Nightlife Leisure center Children's Farm Sport 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 Religion Travel 84
Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal Postal code Note: Not used in all countries.
Planning a route using quick search Using destination prediction What is destination prediction? Your TomTom Rider can learn your daily driving habits to saved favorite Places and it can also suggest destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in the morning. Getting ready for destination prediction Before you get your first suggested destination, your device needs some time to learn about your habits.
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 an address, town, city, postal code or mapcode. Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's state code or postal code.
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. Select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
Planning a route to a city center QUICK SEARCH ONLY 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 center 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.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select the city in the left-hand column. 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.
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.
Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is done, select the search type button and then select a search option. 4. As you type, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You can continue typing or select a suggestion. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5.
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.
The search results are shown in a column. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 4. Select an individual POI from the list. The location is shown on the map. 5. 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.
Tip: You can save a route using My Routes. Planning a route using the map 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 the map, do the following: 1. Move the map and zoom in until you can see the destination that you want to navigate to. 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.
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. 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.
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 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.
Planning a route using coordinates QUICK SEARCH ONLY 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. Select the type of search button to the right of the search box. 4. Select Latitude Longitude.
7. Select a suggestion for your destination. 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.
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.
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.
1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Gas Station. 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. 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 gas station from the map or the list.
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.
Step by step search Choosing which search to use The following two types of search are available: Quick search Start typing your destination, place, or POI to immediately see a list of street names, places, and POIs that match. Step-by-step search Find your destination in easy steps. For an address, enter the city, then the street, then the house number. For a POI, enter where you want to search, then the type of POI you want to search for.
Entering search terms STEP-BY-STEP SEARCH ONLY Select Drive To in the Main Menu, then select Address or Point of Interest. The search screen shows the keyboard and the following buttons: 1. Back button Select this button to go back to the previous screen. 2. Search input box Enter your search term here. As you type, matching addresses or POIs are shown. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available.
Tip: Select the Shift key once to make the next letter you type upper case. Double tap the Shift key to use Caps-Lock where all the letters you type are upper case. Select the Shift key once to quit Caps-Lock. Tip: To cancel a search, select the map/guidance view button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Working with search results STEP-BY-STEP SEARCH ONLY Your Address or Point of Interest search results are shown in a list.
When you show the address or POI 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. Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search results are gradually shown. About postal codes You can search using a postal code to get closer to the area in which you want to find an address or POI.
Restaurant Chinese restaurant Accommodation 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 111
Company Community service 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 112
Children's Farm Sport 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 Postal code Religion Travel Note: Not used in all countries.
Bus station City center Toll plaza Electric/hybrid car charging stations Rest area Truck stop Planning a route using step-by-step search Using destination prediction What is destination prediction? Your TomTom Rider can learn your daily driving habits to saved favorite Places and it can also suggest destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example, when driving to Work in the morning.
Planning a route to an address STEP-BY-STEP SEARCH ONLY 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, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Drive To. 3. Select Address. You can change the country or state setting by selecting the flag before you select a city. 4. Enter the town or city name, or the postal code.
6. Enter the house number. Tip: If the house number does not exist then it appears red. The nearest house number is then shown in the Drive to button. 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.
When the correct city or town appears in the list, select the name. 5. Select the city center POI. 6. 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: 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 to a POI STEP-BY-STEP SEARCH ONLY 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 POI type or a specific POI using search, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Drive To. 3. Select Point of Interest.
6. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI. The location is shown on the map. 7. 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. 8. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive/Ride, depending on which device you are using.
The search results are shown in a list. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select Search Places Online. 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.
4. Select an individual POI from the list. The location is shown on the map. 5. 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. 6. 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 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 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. 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.
N 40.77000 W -73.96855 40.77000 -73.96855 Tip: For decimal values you don't have to use a letter to indicate the latitude and longitude. For locations west of the 0 meridian and locations south of the equator, use a minus sign (-) before the coordinate. Degrees, minutes and seconds, for example: N 40°43′53″ W 73°59′49″ GPS standard coordinates, for example: N 40.77000 W -73.96855 Note: The bar below the coordinates turns red if you enter coordinates that are not recognized by your TomTom Rider. 5.
A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Use as Starting Point. Search for the location you want to use as your destination. Select Show on Map. Select Drive/Ride in the pop-up menu. Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination. The estimated trip time is shown at the top of the route bar. Tip: Stops, POIs, and Places can all be selected as starting points using their pop-up menus. Tip: You can save the route in My Routes. 8.
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 parking lot 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 a parking lot, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 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.
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. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can add a parking lot as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu.
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.
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 gas station from the map or the list. 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.
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 Share Track 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.
Avoiding part of a route If part of a road is blocked or you wish to avoid part of a route, you can select a specific section of a route to avoid. 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.
Tip: Information from the TomTom Traffic is used when calculating alternative routes. Any route that is 50% longer in time than the original route is not shown. 5. Select your chosen route by tapping on the time balloon. Guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Note: There are two other ways of finding alternative routes: 1. Select Current Route in the Main Menu, followed by Find Alternative. 2.
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. To avoid a feature on your route, do the following. 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Current Route. 3. Select Avoid toll roads and More. A screen opens showing a list of the features you can avoid. The features found on your route are highlighted. 4. Select the feature that you want to avoid. 5.
Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. In the pop-up menu, select Add. Select Search and search for a location. When you have found a location, select Add. Your route is recalculated to include your stop. Adding a stop to your route using the map 1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2. Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. 3. Select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Use in Route. 5.
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.
Using GPX files There are several things you can do with your GPX file: Use TomTom MyDrive 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 the Google Earth mapping service. Note: While viewing your recording, you may notice that the recorded GPS locations do not always correspond with the roads. This can happen for several reasons.
IMAG E 3. Right click on the end point of the route and select Plan route. You may be offered a choice of routes. 4. Pick a route and then click Save.
Tip: Before saving the route, you can add stops or change the route by dragging and dropping a point on the route. You can also switch on or off food, lodging, and photo stops by using the buttons at the bottom middle of the screen. 5. You can now change the name of your route, add an optional photo, a description, and choose a descriptive keyword such as "Holiday". Switch on Sync this route as a track with my devices, then click Save.
Your route appears in the My Routes section of MyDrive and will be synced with your TomTom Rider as soon as your device is connected to a computer, in range of a wireless network, or connected to your phone. Saving a route 1. Plan a route using the steps described in Planning a route. Tip: If you cannot see your planned route on the map view, select the back button to show your route. 2. Select the route. 3. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Manage Route, then Add to My Routes.
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. 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/Ride depending on which device you are using. The starting point of the saved route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned.
Note: Your original route in My Routes is not changed. If you want to see the whole route, select the route again in My Routes. 1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 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. 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.
Tip: To update the saved route in your My Routes list with the changes, select the route on the map, then select Save Changes to Route in the pop-up menu. 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. Alternatively, you view it using TomTom MyDrive if you’re logged in to TomTom MyDrive on your device. To record a track, do the following: 1.
3. Select the track, then select the pop-up menu. 4. Select Drive to Starting Point. The starting point of the track 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. Note: You see two different colors on the map for your route and track. You see one color for the route from your current location to the starting point and another second color for the track.
Tip: To select or deselect all routes for export, select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Share then select Export to Memory Card. You see the message Saving. Tip: If there is not enough space on your memory card or your card is not formatted correctly, you get on-screen help to fix the problem. 5. When you see a message that your tracks have been exported successfully, remove your memory card to share your tracks with other users.
3. Open a file browser on your computer. Tip: Your TomTom Rider is shown as a computer drive. 4. In the file browser, copy the route or routes you want to import then paste them on to your TomTom Rider. Tip: You can paste your routes into the root directory or the Internal Storage folder. If you have a memory card in your TomTom Rider, you can also copy your routes to the SD Card folder. 5. On your TomTom Rider, select Done. Your TomTom Rider shows the routes you copied. 6.
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, then select Set. 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. Press and hold to select the location. 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".
2. In the name bar, enter the name "Home". Note: "Home" must have a capital letter H. 3. Select Add. Your home location is changed to the new location. 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.
The location you added is shown with a marker on the map. Adding a location to My Places using search 1. Search for a location. 2. Select the location then select Show on map. 3. When the map view shows the location, select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 5. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognize it. 6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list.
Using community POI lists You can find collections of community POIs on the Internet and use them by saving them to a supported SD card that you insert in the device. A POI collection might contain, for example, campsites or restaurants for the area you are traveling in, and provides an easy way to select a location without the need to search for the location each time. Tip: Some TomTom Navigation devices have POI lists pre-installed. Your TomTom Rider uses .OV2 files for POI collections. Using an .
Your POI list locations have been removed from the map.
Map Share About Map Share You can report map changes using Map Share. These map changes are then shared with other TomTom device users when they receive a map update. There are two ways to report a map change: Select a location on the map and create the change report immediately. Mark a location and create the change report later. To send your map change reports to TomTom, you must connect your TomTom Rider to your computer and use MyDrive Connect. All map changes are verified by TomTom.
5. Note: If you want to report a map correction of a type not shown in the menu, use the Map Share Reporter at tomtom.com. 6. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map correction. 7. Select Report. 8. Connect your TomTom Rider to MyDrive to send your map correction report to TomTom and receive map corrections from other TomTom users.
Note: If you want to report a map change of a type not shown in the menu, use the Map Share Reporter at tomtom.com. 7. Follow the instructions for your chosen type of map change. 8. Select Report. The marker for the marked location is removed from the map. 9. Connect your TomTom Rider to MyDrive Connect to send your map change report to TomTom and receive map changes from other TomTom users. Types of map change There are several types of map change available.
Turn Restriction Select this option to report incorrect road turn restrictions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold to select the location of the map change on the map view. Select the pop-up menu button to open the menu. Select Report Map Change from the pop-up menu. Select Turn Restriction. If the incorrect intersection is shown, choose Select another intersection. Select the approach direction. The map rotates so that the direction you are coming from is shown at the bottom of the screen. 7.
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 speed camera locations. Speed enforcement zones. Red light camera locations. Traffic restriction cameras. The Safety Cameras service also warns you about the following hazards: Accident hotspot locations.
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 safety 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 hazards. You can choose to be warned, warned only if you are speeding, or never warned. To switch off all warnings, switch off Safety cameras & hazards. Reporting a new safety camera If you pass a new safety camera that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly. The safety camera is saved on your device automatically, and is also sent to other users.
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. Show POI lists on map Select Show POI lists on map to choose which POI lists you want to show on the map. Note: Show POI lists on map is not available on all TomTom navigation devices or apps.
Brightness 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. Select Switch to night colors when dark to automatically switch to night colors when it gets dark. Size of text and buttons Select Size of text and buttons to change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the screen.
Tip: To find out where the different panels are in the guidance view or map view, see What's on the screen. Select Arrival information to change the information shown in the arrival information panel: Show remaining distance Select this setting to show the distance left to travel. Show remaining time Select this setting to show the time left to travel. Switch between distance and time automatically Select this setting to continuously switch between remaining distance and remaining time.
Automatic Zoom Select Automatic zoom to change settings for the automatic zoom in Guidance view when you approach a turn or an intersection. Zooming in can make the turn or intersection easier to drive. Zoom in to next turn All the turns and intersections on your route are shown zoomed in to the maximum level. Based on road type The turns and intersections on your route are shown zoomed in to the standard level for the type of road you are on.
Ask me so I can choose - you will be asked if you want to take the faster route. You can manually select the faster route or you can select the route by steering towards it. Don't ask me - your device will not find faster routes for you. 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. Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set.
2. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Bluetooth. If you have a phone connected, you see the Bluetooth Setting screen. 3. Select your phone name. 4. Slide the toggle for Smartphone messages to turn messages on or off. Wi-Fi Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top of the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right-hand side. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Wi-Fi.
Updates and New Items Select Settings in the Main Menu. A red exclamation mark in the Settings button shows you that updates or new items are available. Select Updates & New Items. The Updates & New Items button shows you how many new updates and items are available to install. The list of items includes those items you purchased in the TomTom webshop. Maps Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Maps. Choose another map Select Choose another map to change the map that you are using.
Deleting a map Select Delete a map. Select the checkboxes next to the maps to be deleted. Note: You are not allowed to delete ALL your maps. MyDrive Tip: To access settings and the status of your services quickly, select the menu bar at the top of the main menu. In portrait mode, you can also tap the icons down the right-hand side. MyDrive lets you connect your device to TomTom MyDrive on your computer or phone.
No warning sounds are given. Warnings You can set how you want to be warned for different types of cameras, danger zones, and hazards. You can choose to be always warned, warned only if you are speeding, or never warned. Safety Cameras & hazards You can choose to switch off all safety camera, danger zone, and hazard warnings. When Safety Cameras & hazards is switched on, you can switch off the warnings for each type of safety camera, danger zone, and hazard.
Use this setting to control whether road numbers are read out loud as part of navigation instructions. For example, when road numbers are read out loud, you hear "Turn left onto A100". Read road sign information out loud Use this setting to control whether road sign information is read out loud as part of navigation instructions. For example, "Turn left onto A302 Bridge Street towards Islington.
You use the keyboard to enter names and addresses, such as when you plan a route or search for the name of a town or a local restaurant. Units Select this setting to choose the units used on your device for features such as route planning. If you want the units to be set to those used in your current location, select Automatic. Time and date The time and date are automatically set by satellite clocks but you can change the format of both the time and date using these settings.
Select this setting to delete all your saved places and settings and restore the standard factory settings to your TomTom Rider. This includes the language, voice settings, warning settings, and theme. The contact book from your phone is also deleted. This is not a software update and will not affect the version of the software application installed on your TomTom Rider. Battery settings Select this setting to control power saving options on your TomTom Rider.
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, if supported by your device. About See System. More help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.
UsingTomTom MyDrive Connect About TomTom MyDrive Connect The quickest and easiest way to keep your TomTom Rider up-to-date is to use a Wi-Fi connection. If you are unable to connect to the internet using Wi-Fi or you prefer to use a different method, you can connect to the internet using a USB connection to a computer. To connect your TomTom Rider to the internet, TomTom MyDrive Connect must be installed on the computer. Note: You cannot use TomTom MyDrive Connect to manage your device.
TomTom account To download content and to use TomTom services, you need a TomTom account. You can create an account using your computer in one of the following ways: On the device itself during the first time you use it or by selecting the MyDrive button. By selecting the Create account button at tomtom.com. By selecting the green MyTomTom button at tomtom.com. By going to tomtom.com/getstarted. Important: Take care when choosing a country during account creation.
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.
Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with independent research and recommendations by Wireless Technology Research. Guidelines for people with pacemakers: You should ALWAYS keep the device more than 15 cm/6 inches from your pacemaker.
Rating: 5 VDC, 1.2 A How TomTom Uses your Information Information regarding the use of personal information can be found at: tomtom.com/privacy. Environmental and Battery information Your Device This product uses a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not disassemble, crush, bend, deform, puncture, or shred your device. Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment.
Battery Waste Disposal THE BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND ALWAYS KEPT SEPARATE FROM HOUSEHOLD WASTE. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HELP CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. WEEE e-Waste Disposal This product is marked with the crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol on its body and/or packaging to show that it shall not be treated as household waste or be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) The Country Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US or Canada. Equipment is certified to the requirements of RSS-247 for 2.4 GHz. Informations relatives aux émissions au Canada Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: Cet appareil ne doit pas creér d'interférences nuisibles.
Additional Information TomTom MyDrive app This device is compatible with the TomTom MyDrive mobile application which may be downloaded from tomtom.com/mydrive-app. The use of the TomTom MyDrive mobile application on your smartphone and any integration with your product will require that your smartphone has a wireless data service plan provided by a third-party wireless service carrier. The procurement of and all charges associated with such a connectivity plan are your responsibility.
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