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  • Page 1 TomTom Rider Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TomTom MyDrive App for iOS or Android ..............30 Connect to TomTom services using your smartphone ............. 31 Reconnect to TomTom services using your smartphone ..........31 Connect to TomTom services using a different smartphone ..........32 Deleting phones ....................32 Unable to get a connection ..................32...
  • Page 3 Volume control ....................42 Using gestures ....................42 Changing the text and button size ................43 Traffic About TomTom Traffic ..................44 The route bar ..................... 44 Looking at traffic on the map ................. 45 Looking at traffic on your route ................46 Traffic incidents ....................
  • Page 4 Finding an alternative route ................... 78 Planning a route in advance ................... 78 Finding a parking lot .................... 80 Finding a gas station .................... 82 Changing your route The Current Route Menu ..................85 Avoiding a blocked road ..................87 Types of route ....................
  • Page 5 Guidance view ....................106 Automatic Zoom..................... 106 Voices ......................107 Maps ....................... 108 Route Planning ....................108 Sounds and Warnings ................... 109 Safety camera warnings ................... 109 Safety warnings ..................... 109 Screen touch sounds ..................110 Read traffic warnings out loud ................110 Language and Units .....................

  • Page 6: Welcome To Navigation With Tomtom

    Get going covers switching on, setting up and charging. After that, you will probably want to connect to TomTom services and you can read all about that in Connecting to TomTom services chapter. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker, you can use TomTom services even on the routes you ride every day.

  • Page 7: What's New

    Version 15.300 Easy route upload You can now connect your TomTom Rider to your computer using a USB cable, then drag and drop your route files directly to and from your device’s memory using a file explorer program. To learn more, go to Importing routes from your computer using USB in this guide.

  • Page 8: Using Your Rider

    Using your Rider Mounting on a motorcycle 1. Attach the RAM™ mount kit to your motorcycle. 2. Fix the holder to the mount and connect the wires to your motorcycle's wiring system. Important: The red POS (+) contact needs to be connected to the motorcycle's wiring loom at a point between the ignition and the +12V battery supply.
  • Page 9 Important: Damage due to modifications, improper installation, road hazards or accidents, are not covered. Neither RAM nor TomTom shall be liable for any injury, loss, or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of improper installation, or inability to use the product. Before use, the user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use.

  • Page 10: Installing In Your Car

    Installing in your car If your box contains a car mount, use the supplied mount to install your TomTom Rider in your vehicle. Read the instructions about positioning your device before you install your Rider. If your box contains a car mount, install your Rider by doing the following: 1.

  • Page 11: Using The Anti-Theft Solution

    Tip: With the High-Speed Dual Charger you can charge your TomTom Rider and smartphone at the same time. Using the anti-theft solution If your box includes an anti-theft solution, it is supplied in two parts: A RAM lock for the mount.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Headset

    We recommend using a compatible headset with your TomTom Rider to hear spoken instructions and hear warning sounds on your TomTom Rider. This makes riding with your TomTom Rider as safe as possible. For more information and a full list of compatible headsets, go to Headset Compatibility.

  • Page 13: Navigation Buttons

    The instructions below describe how to set up a Bluetooth® headset. To make your headset discoverable at any time, do the following: 1. Turn the headset on by following the user instructions supplied with your headset. 2. From the Main Menu, select Settings. 3.
  • Page 14 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 plan a thrilling ride for a round trip or to a Plan a Thrill destination.

  • Page 15: Planning A Thrilling Route

    Select this button to start or stop recording a track. Start Recording Select this button to show your saved places. My Places Parking Select this button to find parking lots/garages. Gas Station Select this button to find gas stations. Select this button to see the status of your connection to the internet.

  • Page 16: Planning A Thrilling Round Trip Route Using Stops

    Arrows on the planned route show the direction of travel. 5. If you want to add more stops to your route, move the map and select more stops. Your Rider plans a thrilling round trip route through your chosen stops.

  • Page 17: Planning A Thrilling Ride To A Destination

    Select this button to choose one of three settings for hilliness.  Your Rider plans a thrilling round trip route with turns and hills through your chosen stops. 7. When you have planned your thrilling route, select Ride. Your route is shown on the map view, then guidance along your route begins. As soon as you start riding, the guidance view is shown automatically.

  • Page 18: Looking At Trip Statistics

    Looking at trip statistics Your Rider can show you how far you've been riding, how long you've been riding, and also at what speed. To see trip statistics, select Trip Statistics in the Main Menu.

  • Page 19: Using Quick Settings

    Statistics for your current trip To see statistics for the trip you are riding now, select the Since --/--/-- tab. To start a new trip, select the Clear trip button, just like resetting an odometer in a car. After stopping your bike, if you don't press the Clear trip button, the statistics just carry on incrementing when you start moving again.

  • Page 20: Recording A Track

    You see the screen shown below with large buttons and a volume control: Tip: When wearing gloves, select the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons beneath the volume slider to change the volume, instead of trying to move the slider with gloves on. Recording a track About routes and tracks The term "route"...
  • Page 21 A red dot appears in the lower right-hand corner of the screen and initially flashes three times to show that you are now recording. The dot remains on the screen until you stop recording. 2. To stop recording, select Stop Recording in the Main Menu. 3.

  • Page 22: Sharing Routes

    2. Connect your Rider to your computer to link your device to your account and register with us. 3. Within 24 hours you will receive an email with a unique Tyre code and URL. Use this code and URL to activate and download your Tyre Pro®...

  • Page 23: Importing Routes And Tracks From A Memory Card

    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 Rider so you can travel that same route again and  get navigation instructions.

  • Page 24: Importing Routes From Your Computer Using Usb

    Tip: You can paste your routes into the root directory or the Internal Storage folder. If you have a memory card in your Rider, you can also copy your routes to the SD Card folder. 5. On your Rider, select Done.
  • Page 25 3. Select your chosen desired character from the pop-up, for example "f". 4. Your chosen character "f" replaces the "d" character that first appeared. Available keys The keys shown below are available when using your TomTom Traffic in either portrait or landscape orientation.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth Connections

    Bluetooth Connections Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Bluetooth Connections. Connecting a headset Select Search for headset and follow the instructions. See also: Connecting a headset Locking device orientation Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. Select Display.

  • Page 27: Get Going

    The airbags.  You should be able to reach your Rider easily without leaning or stretching. In a car, you can attach your Rider to the windshield or side window or you can use a Dashboard Mount Disk to attach the mount to your dashboard.

  • Page 28: Sending Information To Tomtom

    MyDrive using a computer. When your Rider is up to date, you can use a memory card as extra storage space to add extra maps, tracks or routes to your device. Maps can be purchased from tomtom.com. Device not starting In rare cases, your TomTom Rider may not start correctly or may stop responding to your taps.

  • Page 29: Caring For Your Rider

    You are warned when the battery level is low or critical. You lose your connection to some TomTom services when the battery level is low or critical. When the battery is empty, your Rider goes into sleep mode. Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your Rider. Other USB cables may not work.

  • Page 30: Connecting To Tomtom Services

    TomTom service please read the details about how each service uses your information. On your Rider, tap Yes to allow your information to be shared. If you don't agree to share your information the service will not work.

  • Page 31: Connect To Tomtom Services Using Your Smartphone

    To reconnect your Rider to TomTom services, on your phone make sure that Bluetooth is on and that the TomTom MyDrive app is started. Your Rider will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you are in range of your navigation device. If you have a valid TomTom services subscription, the service will start automatically.

  • Page 32: Connect To Tomtom Services Using A Different Smartphone

    To check your connection status to the internet, select Connected Services in the Main Menu. If your connection status is shown as offline, select Offline and follow the instructions. If your Rider cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, also check the following:...
  • Page 33 Your phone is shown on your TomTom navigation device.  Your phone's Bluetooth is switched on.  The TomTom MyDrive app is started on your phone.   Your data plan with your mobile services provider is active, and you can access the internet on...

  • Page 34: What's On The Screen

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

  • Page 35: 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 Rider cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears gray.
  • Page 36 When your Rider starts after sleeping and you have a route planned, you are shown the guidance view with your current location. 1. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view.

  • Page 37: 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 Rider cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears gray. 8. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route.

  • Page 38: Distances And The Route Bar

    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 by IQ Routes, is shown above the symbols.
  • Page 39 Note: Not all features are supported on all devices. 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...

  • Page 40: Other Buttons

    Select this button to see the status of your connection to the internet. TomTom Services 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...
  • Page 41 This symbol shows the status of the Bluetooth connection when you use a smartphone to connect to TomTom services. This symbol shows the power level of the battery in your Rider. This symbol shows that your Rider is connected to TomTom services.

  • Page 42: Volume Control

    Using gestures You use gestures to control your Rider. This Reference Guide explains which gestures to use throughout the guide but here is a complete list of all the gestures you can use.

  • Page 43: Changing The Text And Button Size

    Example of when to use this: Zooming in and out on the map. Tip: Pinch to zoom isn't available on all devices. If pinch to zoom isn't available on your Rider, use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. Tap or select Tap a single finger on the screen.

  • Page 44: Traffic

    Your TomTom Rider regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If traffic jams, heavy rain, snow or other incidents are found on your current route, your Rider will offer to replan your route to try and avoid any delays.

  • Page 45: Looking At Traffic On The Map

    You can choose the information you see on the arrival information panel. Traffic status - if your Rider 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 46: Looking At Traffic On Your Route

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

  • Page 47: 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, roadwork, lane closure or weather such as ...

  • Page 48: Advanced Lane Guidance

    Unknown incident Road work Lane closure Road closure Advanced Lane Guidance Note: Lane guidance is not available for all crossings or in all countries. Advanced Lane Guidance helps you prepare for highway exits and crossings by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route. As you approach an exit or crossing, the lane you need is shown on the screen and in the instruction panel.
  • Page 49 Important: The speed limit shown in the speed panel is only an indication. You must always obey the actual speed limit for the road you are on and the conditions you are driving in.

  • Page 50: Syncing Tomtom Mydrive

    Recent Destinations in the Main Menu.  Sync community POI list files from the MyDrive map to your Rider. The POI lists are stored in My Places and the locations are shown on the map. Find a POI in MyDrive and sync it with your Rider.

  • Page 51: Showing A Planned Destination In Mydrive

    Places. Showing a planned destination in MyDrive When you plan a route on your Rider, the destination is synced with your MyDrive account. You can see the destination when you are logged into MyDrive in a web browser. Clearing a MyDrive destination 1.

  • Page 52: Syncing My Places Locations With Mydrive

    When you are logged into MyDrive on your Rider, your personal navigation information is continu- ously and automatically saved to your MyDrive account. If you reset your Rider, or log into MyDrive on a different device, your saved personal navigation information is restored to your Rider or the different device.
  • Page 53 Tip: MyDrive also syncs your locations in My Places with your MyDrive account. You can see your My Places locations and the POI place lists you have imported in MyDrive in a web browser.

  • Page 54: 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, 335 Madison Avenue, New York.  A partial address, for example, Madison Ave NY. A type of place, for example, gas station or restaurant.
  • Page 55 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 56: 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 57 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 58: Entering Search Terms

    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 59: Working With Search Results

    search center. The results are ranked by distance. In town or city Select this option to use a town or city as the center for your search. You need to enter the town or city name using the keyboard. When you have selected the town or city from the results list, you can search for an address or POI in that city.
  • Page 60 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 61: About Zip Codes

    About ZIP codes You can search using a ZIP code to get closer to the area in which you want to find an address or POI. When you search using a ZIP code, your results include all the streets in a city district, the whole town, or the towns and villages within that ZIP code area.
  • Page 62 Hotel or motel Luxury hotel Campground Economy chain hotel Emergency services Hospital or clinic Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking Gas station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection center Rental car facility Electric/hybrid car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility...
  • Page 63 Post office Pharmacy Shopping center Beauty services Tourist information office Shop Education 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 Sport Sports Park Swimming pool...
  • Page 64 Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court 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 65 City center...

  • Page 66: 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 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, the number appears red.

  • Page 68: Planning A Route To A City Center

    Planning a route to a city center Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To plan a route to a city center using search, do the following: 1.

  • Page 69: 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 center POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city center POI. The city center location is shown on the map. 7.
  • Page 70 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the place you want to plan a route to. Tip: If you press and hold a letter key on the keyboard, you get access to extra characters if they are available.

  • Page 71: 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 72 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 73: Planning A Route Using The Map

    6. To plan a route to this destination, select Drive or 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 74: Planning A Route Using My Places

    3. To plan a route to this destination, 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. Tip: You can use the location you selected in other ways, such as adding it to Places, by selecting the pop-up menu button.

  • Page 75: Planning A Route Using Coordinates

    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 76 W 73 59.15 Note: The bar below the coordinates turns red if you enter coordinates that are not recognized by your Rider. 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 77: Planning A Route Using A Mapcode

    Tip: You can add a stop to a route that you have already planned. Tip: You can save a route using Routes. Planning a route using a mapcode Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving.

  • Page 78: Finding An Alternative Route

    Finding an alternative route Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. To find an alternative route, do the following: 1. Plan a route as usual. 2.
  • Page 79 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the location you want to use as a starting point. 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.

  • Page 80: Finding A Parking Lot

    Changing the starting point into a stop 1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view. 2. Select the pop-up menu button. A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 3. Select Change to a Stop. Your route is replanned with the starting point changed into a stop. Finding a parking lot Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving.
  • Page 81 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 82: Finding A Gas Station

    4. To plan a route to your chosen parking lot, 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. Tip: You can add a parking lot as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. Finding a gas station Important: In the interest of safety and to avoid distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving.
  • Page 83 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 84 Tip: You can add a gas station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A gas station that is a stop on your route has a blue icon.

  • Page 85: 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 86 Add Stop to Route Select this button to add a stop to your currently planned route. You can also add a stop to your route directly from the map. Add to My Routes If you plan a new route that has not already been saved, you see this button.

  • Page 87: Avoiding A Blocked Road

    Avoiding a blocked road If there is a blocked road on your route you can change your route to avoid it. 1. In the guidance view, select the current location symbol or the speed panel. Tip: The speed panel is only shown when you have started driving on your route. 2.

  • 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: 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 90: Navigating Using A Saved Route

    Navigating using a saved route To navigate using a previously saved route, do the following: 1. In the Main Menu, select My Routes. 2. Select a route from your list. The route is shown on the map view. 3. To navigate to the start of the saved route, select Drive. The starting point of the saved route is converted to your first stop and then the route is planned.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: Adding A Location To My Places Using Search

    6. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. The location you added is shown with a marker on the map. Adding a location to My Places using search 1. In the Main Menu, select Search. 2. Search for a location. 3.

  • Page 96: Map Share

    Mark a location and create the correction report later.  To send your map correction reports to TomTom, you must connect your Rider to your computer and use MyDrive. All map corrections reported by TomTom users are verified by TomTom. These verified corrections are then sent back to your own Rider as part of the next map update.

  • Page 97: Creating A Map Correction Report From A Marked Location

    7. Select Report. 8. Connect your Rider to MyDrive to send your map correction report to TomTom and receive map corrections from other TomTom users. Creating a map correction report from a marked location If you see a map error while you are driving, you can mark the location so you can report the error later.

  • Page 98: Types Of Map Correction

    Note: If you want to report a map correction of a type not described below, use the Map Share Reporter at tomtom.com. For all map corrections described below, you need to connect your Rider to MyDrive to send your map correction report to TomTom and receive map corrections from other TomTom users.
  • Page 99 5. If the incorrect crossing is shown, choose Select another crossing. 6. Select the approach direction. The map rotates so that the direction you are coming from is shown at the bottom of the screen. 7. Select the traffic signs in turn to change the turn restrictions for each road at the crossing. 8.

  • Page 100: Safety Cameras

    Note: TomTom services are not available on all Rider devices. 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 101 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 102: Changing The Way You Are Warned

    You see a message thanking you for adding the camera. Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. The safety camera is saved on your Rider automatically and also sent to other users. Using the Main Menu to report a safety camera...

  • Page 103: Confirm Or Remove A Speed Trap

    You see a message thanking you for adding the camera. Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. The safety camera is saved on your Rider automatically and also sent to other users. Confirm or remove a speed trap You can confirm the presence of a speed trap or remove a speed trap if it is no longer present.

  • Page 104: Settings

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

  • Page 105: Route Bar

    Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen. Drag the slider to change the text and button size to small, medium or large, then select Apply this change. Your Rider restarts and applies the change. Route Bar Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.

  • Page 106: Guidance View

    Arrival information Select Arrival information to change the following settings: Show remaining distance  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 107: Voices

    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 All the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the maximum level. Based on road type ...

  • Page 108: Maps

    You can choose from maps stored either in internal memory or memory cards if your Rider has a memory card slot. Note: Although you can store more than one map on your Rider, you can only use one map at a time for planning and navigation.

  • Page 109: Sounds And Warnings

    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 110: Screen Touch Sounds

    You can see your currently selected language on this screen. Select this setting to change the language used for all buttons and messages that you see on your Rider. When you change the language setting, the voice automatically changes and units are set to automatic.

  • Page 111: System

    This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom Rider. 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 Shop.

  • Page 112: Getting Help

    Guided tour  Select this option to get a short tutorial on how to use your navigation device. About  See System. More help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.

  • Page 113: Product Certification

    To find product certification information, such as the ICASA-approved certification number, do the following on your Rider: 1. Select Settings in the Main Menu. 2. Select System. 3. Select About. 4. Select Legal information. 5. Select Certificates. 6. You then see the relevant product certification information for your Rider, for example, ICASA.

  • Page 114: Updating Using Mydrive Connect

    TomTom Rider. For example, you can use MyDrive Connect to get map and software updates or manage your MyTomTom account. It is a good idea to frequently connect your Rider to MyDrive Connect to ensure you always have the latest updates.
  • Page 115 You can now access MyDrive Connect from the notification area on your desktop. MyDrive Connect starts automatically after the account is created. Tip: When you connect your Rider to your computer, MyDrive Connect tells you if there are any updates for your Rider.

  • Page 116: 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 117 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 Mounting Disk or purchasing an alternative mounting system (for example, dashboard or air vents).
  • Page 118 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 CORD (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 119 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 120 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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC).
  • Page 121 For updated and additional information, please visit the TomTom website at tomtom.com. 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.
  • Page 122 The information in this document 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 contains information protected by copyright.

  • Page 123: Copyright Notices

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

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