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  • Page 1 TomTom Bridge Reference Guide 15200...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Taking a screenshot ..................16 Language ...................... 17 Installing in your vehicle ................... 17 Charging the TomTom Bridge ................17 The TomTom Bridge is not starting ............... 17 Caring for your Bridge ..................17 Getting help ....................17 TomTom Navigation App Welcome to navigation with TomTom About TomTom services ..................
  • Page 3 About My Vehicle .................... 36 Setting your vehicle type ................... 36 Planning a route for a Bus or Truck............... 37 Viewing route restrictions .................. 37 Using Quick Search ..................39 About search ....................39 Planning a route to a POI using search ..............39 Planning a route to a POI using online search ............
  • Page 4 Getting Help ....................116 Help ......................116 External Camera App Using the External Camera app Camera settings ..................... 119 Using the vehicle width guide lines ..............119 TomTom Music App Using the TomTom Music app Addendum and Copyright Addendum Copyright notices...

  • Page 5: Welcome To The Tomtom Bridge

    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 TomTom Bridge The TomTom Navigation app  The TomTom Camera app ...

  • Page 6: The Tomtom Bridge

    The TomTom Bridge...

  • Page 7: Starting The Tomtom Bridge

    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.

  • Page 8: Using Gestures

    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.

  • Page 9: Apps On The Tomtom Bridge

    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. Specialised apps could be added by the device owner, and TomTom has also added apps.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Tomtom Bridge

    Smartphone connection Using your smartphone to connect the TomTom Bridge to a network means that data is sent and received by your smartphone using your mobile services provider. Your smartphone needs to be compatible with your TomTom Bridge, and you must have a data plan from a mobile services provider.

  • Page 11: Reconnecting Your Smartphone

    13. Select your phone from the list of available devices. 14. 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.

  • Page 12: Features On The Tomtom Bridge

    TomTom Bridge, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. Sleep settings You can choose when your TomTom Bridge goes to sleep if no apps are running or when it is removed from its dock. Open Display in the Android Settings app to see the following settings: Sleep ...

  • Page 13: System Bar

    3. Open the Bridge Internal Storage folder. 4. Copy files from your computer to a folder on your Bridge, or from your Bridge to your computer. Tip: To keep the device organised, copy the files to a folder with a relevant name. For exam- ple, copy your music files to the Music folder.

  • Page 14: Moving And Resizing Apps And Widgets

    You can change the size of an app button or a widget to make it easier to use or see. Note: The TomTom Bridge might be secured to prevent you making changes. Moving apps and widgets To move an app or widget, do the following: 1.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Sending Information To Tomtom

    Your device automatically switches off and clears your personal data. Taking a screenshot If you need to make a picture of the screen of the TomTom Bridge, for example to show the owner an error that has occurred, do the following: 1.

  • Page 17: Language

    4. 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.

  • Page 18: Tomtom Navigation App

    TomTom Navigation App...

  • Page 19: Welcome To Navigation With Tomtom

    This Section explains how you use the TomTom Navigation app. Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom Bridge, and for instruc- tions about other apps installed on the TomTom Bridge, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.

  • Page 20: What's On The Tomtom Navigation App Screen

    The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your Bridge 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.

  • Page 21: The Guidance View

    4. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select it to add it to My Places or search near your current location. Note: If your Bridge cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears grey.
  • Page 22 When the navigation app starts after it was turned off and you have a route planned, you are shown the map view with your planned route. 1. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view.

  • Page 23: The Route Bar

    7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Note: If your Bridge cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears grey. 8. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route.

  • Page 24: The Quick Menu

    For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents. The bottom of the route bar represents your current location and shows the distance to the next incident on your route. In addition, you can choose to see the current time if you switch the setting on. Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown.
  • Page 25 Select this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest, Search then plan a route to that location. Select this button to drive to your home location. If this button is not Drive Home included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your home location.
  • Page 26 Select this button to show your saved places. My Places Select this button to show your saved routes. My Routes Select this button to start voice control. Voice Control Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. Select this button to find car parks.

  • Page 27: Other Buttons

    Select this button to report a speed camera. Report Speed Camera Select this button to start or stop recording a track. Start Recording 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:...

  • Page 28: Volume Control

    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.

  • Page 29: Running In The Background

    The navigation app continues to run when it is in the background, for example when you are using another app on the TomTom Bridge. If the navigation app is running in the background and you are driving on a planned route, you will continue to hear driving instructions.

  • Page 30: Traffic

    TomTom services. Important: If use your smartphone to connect to TomTom Services and you are outside of the area covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom Services. Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are available in all countries or regions.

  • Page 31: Looking At Traffic On The Map

    You can choose the information you see on the arrival information panel. Traffic status - if your Bridge isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel. The bar uses symbols to show the following information:...

  • Page 32: Looking At Traffic On Your Route

    Note: If your Bridge isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel.

  • Page 33: Traffic Incidents

    To get more information about an incident, select an incident in the route bar. The map opens zoomed in on the incident and a pop-up opens showing detailed information about the traffic incident. The information shown includes:  The type of traffic incident - general, accident, road works, lane closure or weather such as heavy rain or snow.

  • Page 34: Advanced Lane Guidance

    Slow traffic Unknown accident Unknown incident Roadworks Lane closure Road closure Advanced Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries. Advanced Lane Guidance helps you prepare for motorway exits and junctions by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route.

  • Page 35: Time-Dependent Speed Limits

    Time-dependent speed limits Some speed limits change depending on the time of day. For example, you may see the speed limit near schools decrease to 40 km/h or 25 mph in the morning between 08.00 - 09.00 and in the afternoon between 15.00 - 16.00.

  • Page 36: Setting Your Vehicle Type

    You can set your vehicle's type and specific settings so that the route planned by your device is suitable for your vehicle. If you want to use your Bridge in another type of vehicle, just change the vehicle type and settings.

  • Page 37: Planning A Route For A Bus Or Truck

    The My Vehicle screen is shown with the settings for the selected vehicle type. 3. Select each setting and enter the correct value for your vehicle type. If a setting will not be a route restriction, for example Maximum Speed, you can set it to zero. Tip: For Bus and Truck vehicle types, the dimensions, weight and maximum speed are pre-set.
  • Page 38 Important: You must pay attention to all traffic signs, especially those relating to your vehicle’s dimensions and weight. We cannot guarantee you will never encounter them on your route and ignoring such restrictions can be dangerous and illegal.

  • Page 39: Using Quick Search

    Using Quick Search About search You use search to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the following: A specific address, for example, 123 Oxford Street, London.   A partial address, for example, Oxford st Lon. A type of place, for example, petrol station or restaurant.
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Online Search

    TomTom services. If you did a POI search but could not find the POI you were looking for, you can search TomTom Places online. To find POIs by searching online, do the following: 1. Search for a POI using Search in the Main Menu.
  • Page 42 The search results are shown in two columns. 2. 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.

  • Page 43: Entering Search Terms

    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.
  • Page 44 Tip: Hide the device keyboard to show the whole search screen. 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 and POIs are shown. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if...

  • Page 45: Working With Search Results

    Along route When a route has been planned, you can select this option to search along your route for a specific type of location, for example, petrol stations. When prompted, enter the type of location and then select it in the right-hand column to carry out the search. Near destination When a route has been planned, you can select this option to use your destination as the centre for your search.

  • Page 46: About Postcodes

    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.

  • Page 47: About Mapcodes

    Postcodes for streets Countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom use this type of postcode. When you search using this type of postcode, enter the postcode, then leave a space and then optionally enter the house number. For example, "1017CT 35". Your device then plans a route to a specific house or building on a specific street.
  • Page 48 Convenience store Fast food restaurant Restaurant Chinese restaurant Accommodation Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Camping ground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or polyclinic Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Petrol station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection centre...
  • Page 49 Rental car facility Electrical car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service Post office Pharmacy Shopping centre Beauty services Tourist information office Shop Education College or university School Library Convention centre Leisure...
  • Page 50 Theatre Tourist attraction Cinema Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition centre Opera Cultural centre Nightlife Leisure centre Sport Playing field Swimming pool Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports centre Stadium Golf course...
  • Page 51 Religion Church Place of worship Travel Railway station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal Postcode Note: Not used in all countries. Border crossing Residential area Bus station Petrol station Toll gate Electrical car charging stations Rest area Truck stop City centre...

  • Page 52: Planning A Route

    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.
  • Page 53 Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. 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 done, for example, to being along the route or in a city. 4.

  • Page 54: Planning A Route To A City Centre

    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. 7.
  • Page 55 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the city or town you want to plan a route to. You can search for a town, city, or postcode. Tip: To search for a specific city you can use the city's postcode or the country. For example, searching for Essen will return many results.

  • Page 56: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Search

    The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city centre POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city centre POI. The city centre location is shown on the map. 7.
  • Page 57 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: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if...
  • Page 58 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.

  • Page 59: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Online Search

    TomTom services. If you did a POI search but could not find the POI you were looking for, you can search TomTom Places online. To find POIs by searching online, do the following: 1. Search for a POI using Search in the Main Menu.
  • Page 60 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.

  • Page 61: Planning A Route Using The Internet Browser

    Note: This feature is not available on all devices. You can search the Internet using the Bridge Internet browser, then select text from the search results to share with the TomTom Navigation app. To plan a route using the Internet browser, do the following: 1.
  • Page 62 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.

  • Page 63: Planning A Route Using The Map

    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 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.
  • Page 64 Tip: You can also select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the drive 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.

  • Page 65: Planning A Route Using My Places

    Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to 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.
  • Page 66 A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this Place, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.

  • Page 67: Planning A Route Using Coordinates

    W 0 08.569 Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not recognised by your Bridge. 6. As you type in the coordinates, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can continue typing or select a suggestion.

  • Page 68: Planning A Route Using A Mapcode

    Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 7. Select a suggestion for your destination. The location is shown on the map. 8. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive or Ride depending on which device you are using.

  • Page 69: Finding An Alternative Route

    4. As you type in the mapcode, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can continue typing or select a suggestion. Towns and roads are shown on the left, POIs are shown on the right. 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.

  • Page 70: Planning A Route In Advance

    Tip: Information from the Lifetime Traffic service 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. 6. Select Let's go. 7.
  • Page 71 4. Select an address or POI suggestion. 5. Select Show on Map. 6. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 7. Select Use as Starting Point. Repeat the search steps to choose your destination, and then select Drive or Ride in the pop-up menu.

  • Page 72: Finding A Car Park

    3. Select Remove Starting Point. Your route is replanned with your current location as the starting point. Changing the starting point into a stop 1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options.
  • Page 73 The map opens showing the locations of car parks. If a route is planned, the map shows car parks near your destination. If a route isn't planned, the map shows car parks near your current location. You can change the screen to show a list of car parks by pressing this button: You can select a car park from the list to locate it on the map.

  • Page 74: Finding A Petrol Station

    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.
  • Page 75 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Petrol Station. The map opens showing the locations of petrol stations. If a route is planned, the map shows petrol stations along your route. If a route isn't planned, the map shows petrol stations near your current location.
  • Page 76 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.
  • Page 77 A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol station. 4. To plan a route to your chosen petrol station, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.

  • Page 78: Changing Your Route

    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 Select this button to clear the currently planned route or track.
  • Page 79 Show Instructions Select this button to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your planned route. The instructions include the following:  The street name.  Up to two road numbers shown in road shields whenever available. An instruction arrow. ...

  • Page 80: Avoiding A Blocked Road

    Reorder Stops Select this button to see the lists of stops for your current route. You can then change the order of the stops on your route. For a route without stops, you can also select this button to reverse your route.

  • Page 81: Types Of Route

    A new route is found that avoids the blocked road. You may get shown up to two alternatives depending on the road network between you and your destination. The new route is shown on the map view with the difference in travel time in a balloon. Note: It may not be possible to find an alternative route around the blocked road if none exists.

  • Page 82: Adding A Stop To Your Route Using The Map

    Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. In the pop-up menu, select  Add to Current Route. Select Search and search for a location. When you have found a location, select the Add  Stop to Route button.

  • Page 83: My Routes

    My Routes About My Routes My Routes provides an easy way to create saved routes with optional stops, sometimes known as an itinerary. You can use My Routes to save, retrieve and edit routes. You may want to use My Routes in one or more of the following situations: While working - Your job involves driving several routes with multiple stops on a daily basis.

  • Page 84: Adding A Stop To A Saved Route Using The Map

    2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 3. To navigate to the start of the saved route, select Drive. The starting point of the saved route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned.

  • Page 85: Deleting A Route From My Routes

    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.

  • Page 86: Recording And Sharing Routes

    Recording and sharing routes About routes and tracks The term "route" includes two types of path from one place to another: Routes have a beginning and an end and optionally some stops in between. Your device  calculates your preferred type of path between all these points, for example, the fastest or most economical.
  • Page 87 ITN files become routes after import. Using ITN files There are several things you can do with your ITN file: You can import an ITN file onto your TomTom Bridge so you can travel that same route again  and get navigation instructions.
  • Page 88 Exporting tracks You can export tracks as GPX files and save them on the Bridge. Using a file explorer app or your computer, you can then share the files with others. Important: Not every TomTom Bridge has a file explorer app.

  • Page 89: Voice Control (Speak&Go)

    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 Bridge.

  • Page 90: The Voice Control Screen

    Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. 2. The status of voice control on your Bridge. You can speak when your Bridge says "I'm listening" and you see the microphone symbol in the left corner.

  • Page 91: Some Tips For Using Voice Control

    You can help your Bridge understand what you are saying by following these tips:  Mount your Bridge 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 ...

  • Page 92: Saying Commands In Different Ways

    If the command is incorrect, say "No" and repeat the command after you hear "I'm listening". 4. Say the address or location. You can also say the name of a place or a city centre. Your Bridge repeats what you say and asks for confirmation.

  • Page 93: Going To Home Using Voice Control

    1. In map view or guidance view, say the wake-up phrase to start voice control. The voice control screen is shown and your Bridge 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.
  • Page 94 The voice control screen is shown and your Bridge 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%".

  • Page 95: Speed Cameras

    Important: If you are outside of the area covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom Services. Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are available in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go to tomtom.com/services.
  • Page 96 Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar Mobile speed camera - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be moved to different locations. Mobile speed camera hotspots - this type of warning shows places where mobile cameras are often used.

  • Page 97: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar Traffic jams - warnings are given in the route bar for traffic jams. Changing the way you are warned To change the way you are warned about speed cameras, select the Sounds and Warnings button in Settings menu.

  • Page 98: Confirm Or Remove A Mobile Speed Camera

    When connected to TomTom services, all camera updates for fixed and mobile camera locations are received in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are sent to your...

  • Page 99: Danger Zones

     zone. Information about the location of zones is continually updated by TomTom and other users and frequently sent to the navigation app so that you always have the latest information. You can also contribute by reporting new risk zone locations.

  • Page 100: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar Danger zone - this type of warning is only given in France. You are warned at the start and end of the danger zone. Risk zone - this type of warning is only given in France.

  • Page 101: Updating Locations For Danger Zones And Risk Zones

    The locations of danger zones and risk zones can change frequently. New zones can also appear without warning. When connected to TomTom services, all zone updates are received in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are sent to your navigation app automatically.

  • Page 102: My Places

    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 favourite addresses. Tip: The terms "favourite" and "place" mean the same thing - favourites are places that you go to often.

  • Page 103: Changing Your Home Location

    Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the loca-  tion, then select the home or work location symbol. Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work. ...

  • Page 104: Adding A Location From My Places

    Changing your home location using the map 1. In the View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your new home location. 2. Select the location by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 1.

  • Page 105: Adding A Location To My Places Using Search

    3. Select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location is shown in the edit screen. 5. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. The location you added is shown with a marker on the map.

  • Page 106: Deleting A Location From My Places

    Your TomTom Bridge uses .OV2 files for POI collections. To import an .OV2 file to your TomTom Bridge, do the following steps: 1. Connect the TomTom Bridge to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your device, then switch your device on.

  • Page 107: Settings

    Settings My Vehicle Important: Route planning for a specific vehicle type is available only when a truck map is installed. If a truck map is not installed, a car route is planned instead. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select My Vehicle. On this screen, you can set your vehicle type and dimensions.
  • Page 108 Automatic map view switching  By default, automatic changing of views is on. This means, for example, that your Bridge shows the map view when an alternative route is being suggested, along with several other sets of circumstances. Also, for example, that your Bridge shows the guidance view when you start driving and you start to accelerate.
  • Page 109 Route Bar Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Select Arrival information to change the arrival information you see in the route bar. 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.

  • Page 110: Route Information

    Select this setting to show the remaining distance left to travel in the arrival information panel during navigation. Show remaining time  Select this setting to show the remaining time left to travel in the arrival information panel during navigation. ...

  • Page 111: Voices

    Automatic Zoom Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Select Automatic zoom to change settings for the automatic zoom in Guidance view when you approach a turn or a junction. Zooming in can make the turn or junction easier to drive. Zoom in to next turn ...

  • Page 112: Voice Control

    French street names but pronunciation may not be completely accurate. 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. Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voice Control.

  • Page 113: Route Planning

    Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Route Planning. When a faster route is available If a faster route found while you are driving, TomTom Traffic can replan your journey to use the faster route. Select from the following options: ...

  • Page 114: Warning Type

    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 ...

  • Page 115: Units

    GPS, select Automatic. Language The language used on the TomTom Bridge is also used on the apps installed on the device. For example, the language used for buttons and menus in the navigation app is the same as the language you selected in your device settings.

  • Page 116: Getting Help

    This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom Bridge. You may be asked to go to this screen during a call to TomTom Customer Support or you may need to enter information taken from this screen when using the TomTom...

  • Page 117: External Camera App

    External Camera App...

  • Page 118: 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 instruc- tions about other apps installed on the TomTom Bridge, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.

  • Page 119: Camera Settings

    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  This setting zooms out so either the image height or width fills the screen size, whichever is larger.
  • Page 120 The guide lines are shown on the screen. 4. Touch and hold the guide lines until you see the hand symbol. 5. Drag each corner of the guide line frame to fit the space. Drag the hand symbol to move the whole guide line frame.
  • Page 121 Important: While reversing, also be aware of other obstructions, for example adjacent vehi- cles or overhead obstacles.

  • Page 122: Tomtom Music App

    TomTom Music App...

  • Page 123: Using The Tomtom Music App

    TomTom Bridge. Depending on the TomTom Bridge configuration, the music app can be started from one of the following places on your Bridge: The Music app widget on the home screen.

  • Page 124: Addendum And Copyright

    Addendum and Copyright...

  • Page 125: Addendum

    Safety messages Use with care Use of TomTom products while driving still means that you need to drive with due care and attention. Your device is intended to serve as a driving aid and is not a substitute for driving with due care and attention.
  • Page 126 ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND ALWAYS KEPT SEPARATE FROM HOUSEHOLD WASTE. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HELP CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. USE YOUR TOMTOM DEVICE ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD (CAR CHARGER/BATTERY CABLE), AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER), IN AN APPROVED CRADLE OR USING THE SUPPLIED USB CABLE TO CONNECT TO A COMPUTER FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
  • Page 127 Devices that do not have a GPRS module are labelled with: Model numbers: 4FI72, 4FI73 R&TTE directive Hereby, TomTom declares that TomTom products and accessories are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be found here: tomtom.com/legal.
  • Page 128 EU Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES WHEN USED AS DIRECTED IN THIS SECTION This GPS Navigation System is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Council of the European Union.
  • Page 129 TomTom shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this document. This document contains information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from TomTom N.V.

  • Page 130: Copyright Notices

    TomTom or its suppliers. The use of this material is subject to the terms of a licence agreement. Any unauthorised copying or disclosure of this material will lead to criminal and civil liabilities.

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