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  • Page 1 TomTom BRIDGE User Manual 18.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome ......................6 The TomTom BRIDGE About your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal ................. 8 Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal in your vehicle ..........10 About your TomTom BRIDGE Hub ................12 Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Hub in your vehicle ............14 Charging the TomTom BRIDGE .................
  • Page 3 Adding a stop to a saved route using the map ............99 Deleting a route or a track from My Routes ............100 Recording a track ................... 100 Exporting tracks from the TomTom Navigation app ..........100 Importing routes and tracks................100 Safety Cameras ....................102 About safety cameras ..................
  • Page 4 TomTom Music App Using the TomTom Music app ................. 125 Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal) Addendum ......................127 Copyright notices (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal) ............134 Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Hub) Addendum ......................136 Copyright notices (TomTom BRIDGE Hub) ..............142...

  • Page 5: Welcome To The Tomtom Bridge

    Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE...

  • Page 6: Welcome

    BRIDGE Hub uses an externally connected screen. Hence many settings described in this manual, such as screen brightness, do not apply to the Hub. Also the BRIDGE Terminal must be charged using a dock whereas the BRIDGE Hub is powered directly from your vehicle's battery.

  • Page 7: The Tomtom Bridge

    The TomTom BRIDGE...

  • Page 8: About Your Tomtom Bridge Terminal

    About your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal 1. On/Off button. 2. Mounting slot. 3. Memory card slot. 4. Mount interface. 5. TomTom USB charging cable slot. 6. Locking port for a Kensington lock.
  • Page 9 This alternative mounting option and other accessories are available here at tomtom.com/bridge.

  • Page 10: Installing Your Tomtom Bridge Terminal In Your Vehicle

    Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Termi- nal in your vehicle 7. Choose a safe position to install your BRIDGE Terminal in your car or truck. 8. Attach the dock to a mounting bracket on the dashboard with 4 bolts. Note: Mounting bracket and 4mm diameter bolts not included.
  • Page 11 11. To undock your device, remove your device from the dock by pushing the button on the top of the dock. 12. To charge your device outside the car, use a USB cable or the optional TomTom Charger for the BRIDGE.

  • Page 12: About Your Tomtom Bridge Hub

    About your TomTom BRIDGE Hub 1. Open the front panel to access the BRIDGE Hub front interfaces. A - LED status indicator  B - Reset button  C - Micro USB port for diagnostics  D - SD memory card slot ...
  • Page 13 Full cable harness, for example, external camera, CAN.  CLA power cable.   External antennas for 4G-LTE and GPS. Visit the TomTom BRIDGE website for more information at tomtom.com/bridge...

  • Page 14: Installing Your Tomtom Bridge Hub In Your Vehicle

    Important: Installation of the TomTom BRIDGE Hub should be carried out by a professional installer. 1. Mount the BRIDGE Hub on a flat surface in the vehicle using screws, adhesive strips, or cable ties: 2. To dock the BRIDGE Hub, engage one side into the mount, then push in the other side.
  • Page 15 3. To undock the BRIDGE Hub, use a flat tool to disengage one side of the device, then remove the device. 4. Use the supplied cable and connector to connect the BRIDGE Hub to the vehicle's wiring system. When the power is on, the status LED on the front interface shows the device status.
  • Page 16 For more information on the app, see the TomTom BRIDGE Developer Portal.

  • Page 17: Charging The Tomtom Bridge

    Charging the TomTom BRIDGE TomTom BRIDGE Terminal The battery in the TomTom BRIDGE Terminal charges when you install the device in its dock and the dock is powered, or you charge using a USB cable connected to a wall socket.

  • Page 18: Starting The Tomtom Bridge

    Starting the TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom BRIDGE Terminal starts when it is in its dock, and the dock has power. When the device is not in its dock, you can also press the On/Off button until the device starts. The TomTom BRIDGE Hub starts when the ignition is switched on. You can see the home screen when the attached screen also has power.
  • Page 19 You can add shortcuts for your favorite apps to this bar. 6. Software update button. Shortcut button to open the Software update app. This app lets you update the TomTom BRIDGE to the latest software version. 7. Status bar.

  • Page 20: Using Gestures

    Using gestures Note: Only applies to the TomTom BRIDGE Terminal. You use gestures to control your device. In this User Manual, you learn how to use gestures to control your TomTom BRIDGE. Below is an explanation of each gesture. Double tap Touch one finger on the screen twice in rapid succession.

  • Page 21: 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. Specialized apps could be added by the device owner, and TomTom has also added apps.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Tomtom Bridge

    TomTom services. Using your smartphone to connect means that data is sent and received by your smartphone using your cellular service provider. Your smartphone needs to be compatible with TomTom BRIDGE, and you must have a data plan from a cellular service provider. Go to tomtom.com/connect...

  • Page 23: Connect Using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    7. After you have connected your TomTom BRIDGE to your smartphone, you need to check the box in the Bluetooth profile on the TomTom BRIDGE to enable internet access as shown below. Your TomTom BRIDGE connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection.

  • Page 24: Unable To Get A Connection

    Connect using Bluetooth. Unable to get a connection If your TomTom BRIDGE cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, check the following: Your phone is shown on your TomTom BRIDGE. ...

  • Page 25: Features On The Tomtom Bridge

    Sleep settings Note: Only applies to the TomTom BRIDGE Terminal. 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 26: Transferring Files To Your Device

    Note: You should plug the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. For the TomTom BRIDGE Hub, use the black USB port and a USB cable to connect the device to your computer. This is port K shown here: About your TomTom BRIDGE Hub.

  • Page 27: System Bar

    Back and Home buttons. You can add up to two extra buttons to this bar to quickly start apps that you often use, or to add easy access to the Power menu if you are using a TomTom BRIDGE Hub.

  • Page 28: Moving And Resizing Apps And Widgets

    When you have access to a Wi-Fi® connection, you can update the software using the Software update app. Large updates are downloaded in the background when the TomTom BRIDGE is connected to Wi-Fi. When the Wi-Fi connection is lost, downloading will pause. When the download is complete you will be prompted to install the update.
  • Page 29 2. Drag the app or widget to the edge of the screen. A white line appears at the edge of the screen to indicate that the adjacent screen will open. 3. Drag the app or widget farther and drop it in the empty space. An available space is highlighted a different color when the app or widget is dragged over it.

  • Page 30: 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: TomTom BRIDGE Terminal 1.
  • Page 31 Tip: Open the Gallery app on your TomTom BRIDGE to view the screenshots you have made. 3. Connect your TomTom BRIDGE to your computer and transfer the screenshots. The screenshots are in the pictures folder in the TomTom BRIDGE Internal Storage.

  • Page 32: Language

    Language The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE is also used in the apps installed on the device. To change the device language, do the following: 1. Select the Home button. 2. Select the Settings app. 3. Select Language & input, then select Language.

  • Page 33: The Tomtom Bridge Is Not Starting

    The TomTom BRIDGE is not starting In rare cases, your TomTom BRIDGE may not start correctly or may stop responding. TomTom BRIDGE Terminal First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your device to power or install it in the dock.

  • Page 34: Caring For Your Tomtom Bridge

     Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners. TomTom BRIDGE Hub The TomTom BRIDGE device must be used within the recommended operating temperature  ranges only. The device housing must not be compromised or damaged, please use the recommended ...

  • Page 35: Online User Manual

    Online User Manual When you have access to a Wi-Fi connection, you can open the User Manual for your TomTom BRIDGE on the device. The language of the User Manual is the same as the language you selected in your device settings.

  • Page 36: Getting Help

    Getting help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.

  • Page 37: Tomtom Navigation App

    TomTom Navigation App...

  • Page 38: 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 instructions about other apps installed on the TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. The navigation app is installed on the device, either as an app that you have to open, or as a software widget on the Home screen.

  • Page 39: About Tomtom Services

    TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic safety cameras on your route. To help avoid traffic delays and get you to your destination quicker, you can even use TomTom services on the routes you drive every day. To get TomTom Services on TomTom BRIDGE, connect TomTom BRIDGE to a network.

  • Page 40: Gps Reception

    GPS reception When you first start the navigation app, it may need a few minutes to find your GPS position and show your current location on the map. Make sure you have GPS activated on your device. Tip: The GPS settings are in the device's Settings app. In areas where GPS reception is not possible, such as tunnels, your location may not be accurate.

  • Page 41: What's On The Tomtom Navigation App Screen

    What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen The map view The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your device has found your GPS location. You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons.

  • Page 42: 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 TomTom BRIDGE cannot find your location the symbol appears gray. Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.
  • Page 43 Tip: When you have planned a route and the 3D guidance view is shown, select the switch view button to change to the map view and use the interactive features. When your navigation device starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location.

  • Page 44: The Route Bar

    7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel to open the quick menu. Note: If your TomTom BRIDGE cannot find your location the symbol appears gray. Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.

  • Page 45: The Quick Menu

    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 turn the setting on. Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays.
  • Page 46 Select this button to drive to your home location. If this button is not Add Home / Drive included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your home location. Home Select this button to drive to your work location. If this button is not Drive to Work included in your main menu, go to My Places...

  • Page 47: Main Menu Smaller Buttons And Symbols

    Select this button to reorder the buttons in the Main Menu. Select this button to return to the previous screen. Select this button to return to the map view guidance view. This symbol shows that your device is connected to TomTom services.

  • Page 48: Running In The Background

    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 49: Traffic

    TomTom services. Important: If you use your smartphone to connect to TomTom Services and you are outside of the area covered by your cellular data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom Services.

  • Page 50: Looking At Traffic On Your Route

    When using the map view, you can also select symbols on the map itself. Note: If your TomTom BRIDGE isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel.

  • Page 51: 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 an information panel opens showing detailed information about the traffic incident. The information shown includes:  The cause of the traffic incident - for example accident, road works, lane closure, or weather. The severity of the incident - slow traffic, traffic lining up or stopped traffic.

  • Page 52: Approaching A Traffic Jam Warning

    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. Approaching a traffic jam warning A warning is given as you approach a traffic jam.

  • Page 53: Selecting A Faster Route

    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.

  • Page 54: Time-Dependent Speed Limits

    As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen and in the instruction panel. Tip: To close the lane image, select anywhere on the screen. To turn lane images off, select the Settings button in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Turn off the Show previews of highway exits setting.

  • Page 55: 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 TomTom BRIDGE in another type of vehicle, just change the vehicle type and settings.
  • Page 56 2. Select Vehicle Type then select your vehicle type from the list shown. 3. Read the Your Safety information then select OK. 4. The My Vehicle screen is shown with the settings for the selected vehicle type. 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, set it to zero.

  • Page 57: Planning A Route For A Bus Or Truck

    Planning a route for a Bus or Truck When you plan a route and you have a Bus or Truck as your vehicle type, you are shown the My Vehicle screen before your route is calculated. Check that your vehicle's settings are correct, then select the continue button: A route is planned and guidance to your destination begins.

  • Page 58: Using Quick Search

    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.
  • Page 59 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 they are available.

  • Page 60: 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, gas 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 center for your search.

  • Page 61: About Zip Codes

    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 62: About Mapcodes

    About mapcodes QUICK SEARCH ONLY In countries where roads and houses have no names or addresses, you can use a mapcode instead. A mapcode represents a location. Every location on Earth, including those in the sea, like islands and oil rigs, can be represented by a mapcode.
  • Page 63 Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Gas station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection center Rental car facility Electric/hybrid car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service...
  • Page 64 College or university School Library Convention center Leisure Casino Winery Theater Tourist attraction Movie Theater 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...
  • Page 65 Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports center Stadium Golf course Religion Church Place of worship Travel Railroad station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal ZIP code Note: Not used in all countries.

  • Page 66: Planning A Route Using Quick Search

    Planning a route using quick search Planning a route to an address 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 an address using search, do the following: 1.
  • Page 67 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. 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.

  • Page 68: Planning A Route To A City Center

    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.
  • Page 69 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 70: Planning A Route To A Poi

    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.
  • Page 71 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.

  • Page 72: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Online 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. Note: Searching online is only available on connected devices. To search online on your TomTom BRIDGE, you must be connected to TomTom services.
  • Page 73 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 74: Planning A Route Using The Internet Browser

    Note: This feature is not available on all devices. You can search the internet using the TomTom 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 75 The Navigation app starts, and the search screen opens with the keyboard showing. The select- ed text appears at the top of the screen, and the search suggestions based on the selected text are shown in columns. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5.

  • Page 76: Planning A Route Using The Map

    A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, 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.

  • Page 77: Planning A Route Using My Places

    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. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
  • Page 78 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.

  • Page 79: Planning A Route Using Coordinates

    W 73 59.15 Note: The bar below the coordinates turns red if you enter coordinates that are not recognized by your TomTom 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 80: 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/Ride, depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.

  • Page 81: Planning A Route In Advance

    Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select a suggestion for your destination. 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.

  • Page 82: Finding A Parking Lot

    Changing the starting point to be your current location 1. Select the starting point of the route in the map view. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. 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.
  • Page 83 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.

  • Page 84: Finding A Gas 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 85 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.
  • Page 86 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 87 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.

  • Page 88: 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 89 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. ...

  • Page 90: Avoiding A Blocked Road

    Drive to Route or Select Drive to Route to plan a route from your current location to the Track starting point of a 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.

  • Page 91: Finding An Alternative Route

    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.

  • Page 92: Types Of Route

    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...

  • Page 93: Avoiding An Incident Or Route Feature Using The Route Bar

    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.

  • Page 94: Adding A Stop To Your Route Using The Map

    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.

  • Page 95: My Routes

    Your route back home in the evening is the reverse of your route to work in the morning. Routes can be created and saved on your TomTom BRIDGE. You can also use a tool such as Tyre Pro to create and edit routes and tracks.

  • Page 96: Saving A Route

    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 97: Navigating To A Stop On A Saved Route

    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.
  • Page 98 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.

  • Page 99: Adding A Stop To A Saved Route Using The Map

    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.

  • Page 100: Deleting A Route Or A Track From My Routes

    Exporting tracks from the TomTom Navigation app You can export tracks as GPX files and save them on the TomTom 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 101 To import a route or track, do the following: 1. Using a file explorer app, select the file you want to import. 2. Use the file explorer app's send or share function to select the TomTom Navigation app. 3. The TomTom Navigation app imports the route or track.

  • Page 102: Safety Cameras

    Important: If you are outside of the area covered by your cellular 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 103: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar 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.

  • Page 104: Reporting A New Safety Camera

    You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety 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.

  • Page 105: Updating Locations For Cameras And Hazards

     Select No if the speed trap has been removed.  Your selection is sent to TomTom. We collect reports from many users to determine if the camera warning should be kept or removed. Updating locations for cameras and hazards The locations of safety cameras can change frequently.

  • Page 106: 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 favorite addresses. Tip: The terms "favorite" and "place" mean the same thing - favorites are places that you go to often.

  • Page 107: 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 Set. Select the Search button and search for a location. Select a location to set as home or work, ...

  • Page 108: Adding A Location From My Places

    1. Open the pop-up menu and select Add to My Places. 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.

  • Page 109: Adding A Location To My Places Using Search

    Your TomTom BRIDGE uses .OV2 files for POI collections. To import an .OV2 file to your TomTom BRIDGE, follow these steps: 1. Connect the TomTom BRIDGE to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your device, then switch your device on.
  • Page 110 Tip: If your .OV2 file also has an associated icon file, you can also copy that file to the Loca- tions folder. The icon file is used for the POI location pins on the map. 5. Select My Places in the Main Menu. Your new POI list is shown in the Places list.

  • Page 111: 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 112: Route Bar

    By default, automatic changing of views is on. This means, for example, that your TomTom BRIDGE shows the map view when an alternative route is being suggested, along with several other sets of circumstances. Also, for example, that your TomTom BRIDGE shows the guidance view when you start driving and you start to accelerate.

  • Page 113: Voices

    When the wide route bar is shown, you see more information about your route. For example, you see time and distance to traffic and more. Guidance view In Guidance view you can change these settings: Show current street name  This setting displays name of the street you are driving along.

  • Page 114: Maps

    Maps are divided into map areas, and each area can be updated separately. Map areas can be updated when the TomTom BRIDGE is connected to Wi-Fi. If permitted by the system administrator, you can also update map areas when the TomTom BRIDGE is connected to a...

  • Page 115: Route Planning

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

  • Page 116: Sounds And Warnings

    Additional settings Traffic jam ahead  Traffic jam warnings in the route bar are part of TomTom Traffic. You can choose never to be warned or to always be warned when approaching a jam too quickly. When speeding ...

  • Page 117: Language

    Language The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE is also used in 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 118: Getting Help

    Getting Help Help Select Help from the Main Menu or the Settings menu. On this screen, you can see the following information: About  This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom BRIDGE.

  • Page 119: External Camera App

    External Camera App...

  • Page 120: Using The External Camera App

    This section explains how to use the External Camera app. Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom BRIDGE, and for instructions about other apps installed on the TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. The app shows you the live image from the external camera installed on your vehicle.

  • Page 121: 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 122: Using The Vehicle Width Guide Lines

    Using the vehicle width guide lines About the vehicle width guide lines The guide lines help you see if your vehicle will fit in a parking space or other width-restricted area. Once you have set-up the guide lines using a space that you know your vehicle will fit in, you can use the guide lines to check the size of other spaces.
  • Page 123 Important: While reversing, also be aware of other obstructions, for example adjacent vehi- cles or overhead obstacles.

  • Page 124: Tomtom Music App

    TomTom Music App...

  • Page 125: 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 TomTom BRIDGE: The Music app widget on the home screen.

  • Page 126: Addendum And Copyright (Tomtom Bridge Terminal)

    Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal)

  • Page 127: Addendum

    Use this device as a navigation aid only. Do not follow navigation instructions which may put you or other road users in danger. TomTom accepts no liability for damages resulting from your failure to observe this notice.
  • Page 128 TomTom, Inc. bears no responsibility for and hereby disclaims all liability for any fines, penalties or damage incurred by a driver for violations of the law. While driving in any state with windshield mounting restrictions, TomTom recommends using the supplied Adhesive Disk or purchasing an alternative mounting system (e.g.
  • Page 129 Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. Do not attempt to replace or remove the battery yourself unless the user manual clearly indicates that the battery is user replaceable. For TomTom BRIDGE, a qualified professional should remove the battery.
  • Page 130 TomTom, the FCC may withdraw the user’s right to operate the equipment. For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems."...
  • Page 131 Location of FCC ID and IC ID Information on your Device The FCC ID and IC ID can be found on the bottom of your device. Responsible Party in North America TomTom, Inc., 2400 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803, Tel: 866 486-6866 option 1 (1-866-4-TomTom) Emissions information for Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 132 ISED RSS-Gen Notice (in French) Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;  l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est ...
  • Page 133 The information is subject to change without notice. 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 may not be copied without the prior written consent from TomTom N.V.

  • Page 134: Copyright Notices (Tomtom Bridge Terminal)

    Android and Google Earth are trademarks of Google LLC. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TomTom is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 135: Addendum And Copyright (Tomtom Bridge Hub)

    Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Hub)

  • Page 136: Addendum

    Use this device as a navigation aid only. Do not follow navigation instructions which may put you or other road users in danger. TomTom accepts no liability for damages resulting from your failure to observe this notice.
  • Page 137 TomTom BRIDGE. Pulse 2b simulates transients from D.C. motors acting as generators after the ignition is switched off. In practice such pulses very seldom occur. The TomTom BRIDGE will reboot due to the pulse and return to normal operation afterwards.
  • Page 138 Rating: 5V DC, 2.0A How TomTom Uses your Information Information regarding the use of personal information can be found at: tomtom.com/privacy. Environmental information Your device Do not disassemble, crush, bend, deform, puncture, or shred your device. Do not use it in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment.
  • Page 139 TomTom, the FCC may withdraw the user’s right to operate the equipment. For customers in the USA, the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission may be of help: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems."...
  • Page 140 (LTE-main) the gain should be limited to a maximum of 2.1dBi. (FCC ID: S4L4FIC1 & IC: 5767A-4FIC1 only). Certification information for the user To see the product certification information for your device, do the following: 1. Select Settings in the Main Menu. 2. Select About your TomTom device. 3. Select Certificates.
  • Page 141 The information is subject to change without notice. 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 may not be copied without the prior written consent from TomTom N.V.

  • Page 142: Copyright Notices (Tomtom Bridge Hub)

    Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TomTom is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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