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  • Page 1 TomTom BRIDGE User Manual 18.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal .................... 7 Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal in your vehicle.............. 8 About your TomTom BRIDGE Hub ....................10 Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Hub in your vehicle ..............11 Charging the TomTom BRIDGE ....................... 13 Starting the TomTom BRIDGE ......................14 Using gestures ..........................
  • Page 3 About TomTom Traffic........................ 40 Looking at traffic on the map ...................... 40 Looking at traffic on your route ....................41 Traffic incidents ........................... 42 Approaching a traffic jam warning ..................... 43 Avoiding a traffic jam on your route ..................43 Selecting a faster route .......................
  • Page 4 Adding a stop to a saved route using the map ................94 Deleting a route or a track from My Routes ................95 Recording a track ........................95 Exporting tracks from the TomTom Navigation app ..............96 Importing routes and tracks ......................96 Speed Cameras ..........................97 About speed cameras .........................
  • Page 5 Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal) Addendum ............................124 Copyright notices (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal) ................131 Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Hub) Addendum ............................133 Copyright notices (TomTom BRIDGE Hub) ................... 139...

  • Page 6: Welcome To The Tomtom Bridge

    Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE Welcome This User Manual explains how to use the both the TomTom BRIDGE Terminal and the TomTom BRIDGE Hub as well as the installed TomTom apps. The User Manual has the following sections: The TomTom BRIDGE ...

  • Page 7: The Tomtom Bridge

    The TomTom BRIDGE 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 8: Installing Your Tomtom Bridge Terminal In Your Vehicle

    This alternative mounting option and other accessories are available here at tomtom.com/bridge. Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal in your vehicle 1. Choose a safe position to install your BRIDGE Terminal in your car or truck. 2. Attach the dock to a mounting bracket on the dashboard with 4 bolts.
  • Page 9 3. Connect the charging cable to the dock and to the power supply of your vehicle. Tip: Charging your TomTom BRIDGE using your computer is not recommended. The USB connector on the dock can only be used to charge the device when connected to a wall socket.

  • Page 10: About Your Tomtom Bridge Hub

    6. To charge your device outside the car, use a USB cable or the optional TomTom Charger for the BRIDGE. Note: Do not use TomTom cables or accessories from other TomTom products to charge your device or this may damage your BRIDGE.

  • Page 11: Installing Your Tomtom Bridge Hub In Your Vehicle

    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:...
  • Page 12 2. To dock the BRIDGE Hub, engage one side into the mount, then push in the other side. 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...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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.
  • Page 15 Select this button to return to the device home screen. System bar. You can add shortcuts for your favourite 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.

  • Page 16: 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. Touch one finger on the screen twice in rapid succession.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Reconnecting Your Smartphone

    You do not need to do anything to reconnect your TomTom BRIDGE to your phone. Your TomTom BRIDGE will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you have Bluetooth tethering switched on and you are in range of your device. If you have a valid TomTom services subscription, the service starts automatically.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Transferring Files To Your Device

    Transferring files to your device You can transfer personal files, for example POI lists, photos or music files, to the TomTom BRIDGE internal memory. This allows you to use apps on the device to view POIs, photos or play music.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24 Tip: If you want to move an app or widget to the home screen, you might first have to move an app or widget from the home screen to make space for it. 2. Drag the app or widget to the edge of the screen. A white line appears on the edge of the screen to indicate that the adjacent screen will open.

  • Page 25: Sending Information To Tomtom

    We learn how you use the device so we can continually improve. Go to the Your information app in the All apps menu to read about how TomTom uses your information. If you think that your information is not being used for the purpose for which you have provided it to TomTom, contact us at tomtom.com/support.

  • Page 26: Clearing Personal Data

    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 27: The Tomtom Bridge Is Not Starting

    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 28: Getting Help

    You can change the device language in Language & input in the TomTom BRIDGE Settings app. You can also download the User Manual in all available languages from tomtom.com/support. Getting help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support.

  • Page 29: Tomtom Navigation App

    TomTom Navigation App...

  • Page 30: Welcome To Navigation With Tomtom

    TomTom BRIDGE to a network. Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are available in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go to tomtom.com/services.

  • Page 31: 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 TomTom 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 32: 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 grey. Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.
  • Page 33 The guidance view is normally in 3D. To show a 2D map with the map moving in your direction of travel, change the 2D and 3D default settings. 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.

  • Page 34: 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 grey. Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.

  • Page 35: The Quick Menu

    information about a stop, an incident or a speed camera. If a symbol is shown on top of another symbol, selecting the symbols zooms in on the route bar to show each symbol separately. You can then select a symbol. The total time delay due to traffic jams, weather, and other incidents on your route, including information provided from historical road usage, is shown above the symbols.

  • Page 36: Navigation Buttons

    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: Select this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest, Search then plan a route...

  • Page 37: Main Menu Smaller Buttons And Symbols

    Select this button to show your saved routes. My Routes Select this button to find car parks. Parking Select this button to find petrol stations. Petrol Station Select this button to report a speed camera. Report Speed Camera Select this button to start or stop recording a track.
  • Page 38 Select this button to return to the map view or guidance view. This symbol shows that your device is connected to TomTom services. This symbol shows that your device is not connected to TomTom services. This button shows that you will hear voice instructions. Select the button to switch off voice instructions.

  • Page 39: 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...

  • Page 40: Traffic

    The TomTom BRIDGE uses either a permanent connection or a smartphone connection to connect to 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.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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. ...

  • Page 43: Approaching A Traffic Jam Warning

    The symbol or number at the start of the incident shows the type of incident or the delay in minutes, for example 4 minutes. The colour of the incident indicates the speed of traffic relative to the maximum allowed speed at that location, with red being the slowest.

  • Page 44: Selecting A Faster Route

    The traffic jam is shown on the map. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. 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.

  • Page 45: Moving Lane Guidance

    Moving Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all junctions or in all countries. Moving Lane Guidance helps you prepare for motorway exits and junctions by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route. As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen and in the instruction panel.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: 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 49: Using Quick Search

    Using quick search About search QUICK SEARCH ONLY You can use the search feature to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the following: A specific address, for example, type in 123 Oxford Street, London. ...
  • Page 50 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 51: Working With Search Results

    In town or city Select this option to use a town or city as the centre for your search. You need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard. When you have selected the town or city from the results list, you can search for an address or POI in that city.
  • Page 52 Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: When you select an address from the list of search results, you can choose to show it on the map, add a crossroad or plan a route to that chosen location.

  • Page 53: About Postcodes

    Note: The best search results are shown on the map. When you zoom in, the lower ranked search results are gradually shown. About postcodes When searching using a postcode, your results depend on the type of postcode used in the country that you are searching in.

  • Page 54: List Of Poi Type Icons

    List of POI type icons Legal and financial services Court house Cash dispenser Legal - Solicitors Financial institution Legal - other services Food services Convenience store Fast food restaurant Restaurant Chinese restaurant Accommodation Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Camping ground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or polyclinic...
  • Page 55 Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection centre 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...
  • Page 56 Theatre Tourist attraction Cinema Concert hall Amusement park Museum Exhibition centre Opera Cultural centre Nightlife Leisure centre Children's Farm 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 57 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 City centre Toll gate Electrical car charging stations Rest area Truck stop...

  • Page 58: 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 59 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. If you don't have a house number, select Add Cross Road or Show on Map.

  • Page 60: Planning A Route To A City Centre

    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.
  • Page 61 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. If you search for Essen 2910 or Essen Belgium then that city will be at the top of the results. You can then search in the city. Tip: When searching, the whole map is searched.

  • Page 62: Planning A Route To A Poi

    The city centre location is shown on the map. 7. Select Drive/Ride depending on which device you are using. A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. 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...
  • Page 63 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 64: Planning A Route To A Poi Using Online Search

    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: Search for a POI using Search in the Main Menu.
  • Page 65 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 66: 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 67 2. Select the POI address or name. 3. Select the SHARE button to show the share options. 4. Select Navigation.
  • Page 68 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 se- lected 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 69: Planning A Route Using The Map

    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 num- ber, or you can select Drive to drive to the nearest house number. 6.
  • Page 70 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 71: Planning A Route Using My Places

    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.

  • Page 72: Planning A Route Using Coordinates

    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.
  • Page 73 W 0 08.569 Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not recog- nised 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 74: Planning A Route Using A Mapcode

    Planning a route using a mapcode 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 mapcode, do the following: 1.

  • Page 75: Planning A Route In Advance

    Planning a route in advance You can plan a route in advance before you drive it. You can save the route as part of your Routes list. To plan a route in advance, do the following: 1. Search for the location you want to use as a starting point. 2.

  • Page 76: Finding A Car Park

    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.
  • Page 77 2. Select Parking. 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 78: 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 79 To find a petrol station, do the following: 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 80 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 81 A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the petrol 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 82: 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 83 Select this button to see a list of turn-by-turn text instructions for your Show Instructions planned route. The instructions include the following: Your current location.  Street names.  Up to two road numbers shown in road shields whenever available. ...

  • Page 84: 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 85: Avoiding Part Of A Route

    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.

  • Page 86: 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 guidance view is shown automatically.

  • Page 87: Avoiding An Incident Or Route Feature Using The Route Bar

    Note: Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV lanes) and are not present in every country. To travel on these lanes, you may need to have more than one person in the car, for example, or the car may need to use environmentally-friendly fuel. If you choose to avoid a route feature, a new route is planned.

  • Page 88: Adding A Stop To Your Route From The Current Route Menu

    Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu 1. In the Main Menu, select Current Route. 2. Select Add Stop to Route. The map view is shown. 3. To select a stop, do one of the following steps: Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location.
  • Page 89 3. Select the stops one by one in the order you wish to drive them. The symbols change to a flag as you select each stop. The last stop you select becomes your destination. Your route is recalculated with the stops in the changed order.

  • Page 90: My Routes

    Your route back home in the evening is the reverse of your route to work in the morn- ing. 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 91: 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 92: Navigating Using A Saved Route

    6. Save your route in the My Routes list. Tip: You can also save a route using the Add to My Routes button in the Current Route menu. Navigating using a saved route To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following: 1.

  • Page 93: Navigating To A Stop On A Saved Route

    Navigating to a stop on a saved route You can navigate from your current location to a stop on your saved route instead of to the start of the saved route. The stop is changed to the start of your route. Your new starting point might be one closer to your current location, or you might just want to make your route shorter.

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

    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.

  • Page 95: Deleting A Route Or A Track From My Routes

    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 MyDrive on your device. To record a track, do the following: 1.

  • Page 96: Exporting Tracks From The Tomtom Navigation App

    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 97: 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 98 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 99: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    Changing the way you are warned To change the way you are warned about speed cameras, select Sounds & Warnings in the Settings menu. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards.

  • Page 100: Confirm Or Remove A Mobile Speed Camera

    Select No if the mobile speed camera 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 speed cameras can change frequently.

  • Page 101: 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 102: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    While you are approaching a zone or driving in a zone, your speed is monitored. If you drive  more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns red. If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns orange.

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 ...

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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, do the following steps:...
  • Page 108 1. Connect the TomTom BRIDGE to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your device, then switch your device on. Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work. Note: You cannot use the mount to connect your device to your computer.

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 guid- ance view when you start driving and you start to accelerate.

  • Page 111: Voices

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

  • Page 112: Maps

     Use this setting to control whether road sign information is read aloud as part of navigation  instructions. For example, "Turn left onto A302 Bridge Street towards Islington." Read aloud street names  Use this setting to control whether street names are read aloud as part of navigation instruc- tions.

  • 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: Always take the fastest route ...

  • Page 114: Sounds And Warnings

    Avoid on every route You can choose to avoid ferries and car shuttle trains, toll roads, carpool lanes, and unpaved roads. Set how your TomTom BRIDGE should manage each of these road features when the device calculates a route. Carpool lanes are sometimes known as High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) and are not present in every country.

  • Page 115: Units

    If you want the units to be set to those used in your current location, 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

    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 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 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 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 3. Switch on Guide lines in the camera settings. 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: Tomtom Music App

    TomTom Music App...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Addendum And Copyright (Tomtom Bridge Terminal)

    Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal)

  • Page 124: Addendum

    Government of Russia, which is solely responsible for its availability and accuracy. Changes in GPS or GLONASS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the operation of this device. TomTom disclaims any liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS or GLONASS.
  • Page 125 Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners. Rating: DC5V, 2.0A 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 Do not disassemble, crush, bend, deform, puncture, or shred your device.
  • Page 126 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 127 Not used Not used Not used Hereby, TomTom declares that the radio equipment type TomTom BRIDGE GPS Navigation system is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/legal/declaration-of-conformity/...
  • Page 128 être humain doit rester éloigné d'au moins 20cm (8 puces) de l'antenne dans le cadre d'un fonctionnement normal. 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 129 Certification for South Africa This product model number 4FI76 displays the ICASA logo to show it complies with all relevant South African radio equipment certifications. Certification for Australia This product displays the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) to show that it complies with relevant Australian regulations.
  • Page 130 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 131: 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 licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 132: Addendum And Copyright (Tomtom Bridge Hub)

    Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Hub)

  • Page 133: Addendum

    Government of Russia, which is solely responsible for its availability and accuracy. Changes in GPS or GLONASS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the operation of this device. TomTom disclaims any liability for the availability and accuracy of GPS or GLONASS.
  • Page 134 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 135 1 hour. Do not use the device outside of this temperature range. CE mark and RED text for TomTom BRIDGE Hub This device can be used in all EU Member States. The frequency bands and the maximum radio...
  • Page 136 Hereby, TomTom declares that the radio equipment type TomTom BRIDGE GPS Navigation system is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/legal/declaration-of-conformity/ Requirements in AT/BE/BG/CZ/DK/EE/FR/DE/IS/IE/IT/EL/ES/CY/LV/LI/LT/LU/HU/MT/NL/NO/PL/PT/RO/SI/SK/TR/FI/SE/ CH/UK/HR. The device for operation in the band 5150MHz~5350MHz is for indoor use only.
  • Page 137 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. Certification for Australia This product displays the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) to show that it complies with relevant Australian regulations.
  • Page 138 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 139: 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 licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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