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TomTom Bandit Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 TomTom Bandit Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inserting a memory card ..................9 Setting up ..................... 10 Installing the basic mount .................. 11 Installing the 360 pitch mount................13 Switching your TomTom Bandit on and off .............. 15 Recording ...................... 16 Video highlights ....................17 Your TomTom Bandit .................... 19 Getting started ....................
  • Page 3 Inserting a memory card ..................59 Transferring data from the Batt-Stick ............... 61 Mobile App About the TomTom Bandit Mobile app ............... 64 Connecting to the Mobile app ................. 65 Login to TomTom MySports ..................66 Disconnecting from the Mobile app ................67 What's on the screen ....................

  • Page 4: Welcome

    If you want a quick read of the essentials, we recommend that you read the TomTom Bandit Quick Start. To create your video story and share your videos and photos on the move, download the TomTom Bandit Mobile app from tomtom.com/cam.

  • Page 5: Product Safety Information

    Your TomTom Bandit may get hot. Certain parts of your TomTom Bandit could (in rare cases)  cause skin irritation. Do not use or store your TomTom Bandit in a hot places such as a car, or in dusty, humid or  steamy places for extended periods of time.

  • Page 6: Tomtom Bandit

    TomTom Bandit...

  • Page 7: Tomtom Bandit Quick Start

    Charging the Batt-Stick using a USB socket Important: If you remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter the TomTom Bandit or the Batt-Stick. Only remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover in clean and dry conditions.
  • Page 8 4. When the Batt-Stick is charged, insert the Batt-Stick into the TomTom Bandit and turn clockwise it until it locks. Charging the TomTom Bandit using the optional power cable 5. Open the connector cap on the back of the Batt-Stick.

  • Page 9: Inserting A Memory Card

    Note: If you insert a microSD card that is too slow to work with your TomTom Bandit, the TomTom Bandit shows you a message and you are asked to use a compatible microSD card.

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    Language and Units in the Settings menu. When you first switch on your TomTom Bandit, you have to answer a few questions to set it up. Answer the questions by pressing the button to move up, down, left or right on the screen.

  • Page 11: Installing The Basic Mount

    Installing the basic mount The basic mount kit lets you mount your TomTom Bandit on a helmet or other flat or slightly curved surface. Flat and curved basic mounts are supplied. Tip: Additional mounts are available as accessories. Tip: To install your TomTom Bandit on handlebars, use the optional bike mount.
  • Page 12 The mount won't securely attach if you install it in damp and cold conditions. 4. Wait 24 hours for the adhesive to cure. 5. Install the TomTom Bandit on the mount. Make sure the TomTom Bandit is secure. Important: Make sure your TomTom Bandit is secure before you start every activity. Regularly check the security of the mount.

  • Page 13: Installing The 360 Pitch Mount

    Installing the 360 pitch mount The 360 pitch mount kit lets you mount your TomTom Bandit on a helmet or other flat or slightly curved surface. Flat and curved mount bases are supplied. Once installed, you can easily adjust the direction and angle of your TomTom Bandit.
  • Page 14 The mount base won't securely attach if you install it in damp and cold conditions. 4. Wait 24 hours for the adhesive to cure. 5. Install the 360 pitch mount on the mount base. Push down the TomTom Bandit plate to lock the pitch mount on the base.

  • Page 15: Switching Your Tomtom Bandit On And Off

    TomTom Bandit if the mount fails. Switching your TomTom Bandit on and off Your TomTom Bandit can be on, off, or in standby. You can only switch the TomTom Bandit on and off using the buttons on the TomTom Bandit.

  • Page 16: Recording

    Press the START button at the back of the TomTom Bandit for 2 seconds to switch your TomTom Bandit on. The TomTom logo is shown, and the red LEDs flash and you hear the start-up sound. If no microSD card is inserted into the Batt-Stick, you are asked to...

  • Page 17: Video Highlights

    Start recording When your TomTom Bandit is switched on or in standby mode, press the START button to start recording in your currently selected mode, for example video recording or photo burst. You can also start recording using the optional remote...
  • Page 18 To manually highlight while recording a video, press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or the remote control, or the highlight button on the Mobile app. If you are using the TomTom Bandit without the Mobile app, when you have manually added a...

  • Page 19: Your Tomtom Bandit

    The TomTom Bandit enters standby mode when it has not be used for a short time. After two hours the TomTom Bandit automatically switches off.
  • Page 20 5. Connector with cap for optional power cable and external audio cable. 6. Attachment for a lanyard. 7. Control button to move up, down, left or right to other screens on the TomTom Bandit display: Move up or down to select items in a menu.

  • Page 21: What's On The Screen

    What's on the screen The TomTom Bandit screen lets you select the type of video or photo you want to record, and lets you change the settings for each video and photo mode. You move to other screens using the control button by doing the following: Move up or down to select items in a menu.
  • Page 22 Charging the Batt-Stick using a USB socket Important: If you remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter the TomTom Bandit or the Batt-Stick. Only remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover in clean and dry conditions.

  • Page 23: Inserting A Memory Card

    Note: If you insert a microSD card that is too slow to work with your TomTom Bandit, the TomTom Bandit shows you a message and you are asked to use a compatible microSD card.
  • Page 24 1. Press the Batt-Stick release button, then turn the Batt-Stick anti-clockwise and pull it out of the TomTom Bandit. 2. Insert the microSD card into the memory card slot in the Batt-Stick. Important: The microSD card must be inserted with the contacts facing up.

  • Page 25: Video And Photo Modes And Settings

    3. Insert the Batt-Stick into the TomTom Bandit and turn it until it locks. Video and Photo modes and settings Each video and photo mode has its own settings. TomTom Bandit modes Select a mode directly on the TomTom Bandit or from the Mobile App.
  • Page 26 When in TIMELAPSE MODE, the TomTom Bandit records a time-lapse video directly as a video recording at the currently set resolution and at the normal frame rate. You can choose the interval between recording. Time-lapse recording stops when the battery level is low, when the memory card is full or when you press the STOP button.

  • Page 27: Tomtom Bandit Status

    QuickGPS - the status of the QuickGPSfix information on your TomTom Bandit.  QuickGPSfix helps your TomTom Bandit find your precise location quickly so that you can start your activity. To automatically update the QuickGPSfix information on your TomTom Bandit,...

  • Page 28: Switching Your Tomtom Bandit On And Off

    Press the START button at the back of the TomTom Bandit for 2 seconds to switch your TomTom Bandit on. The TomTom logo is shown, and the red LEDs flash and you hear the start-up sound. If no microSD card is inserted into the Batt-Stick, you are asked to...

  • Page 29: Connecting To The Mobile App

    The TomTom Bandit switches off after two hours in standby. Connecting to the Mobile app The Mobile app will not start until you have connected your smartphone to your TomTom Bandit using Wi-Fi. Tip: For iOS only. If your smartphone is Bluetooth Smart (BLE) capable, Wi-Fi is switched on and...

  • Page 30: Caring For Your Tomtom Bandit

    Chemicals can damage the camera's seals, case, and finish.  After using your camera in water, rinse your TomTom Bandit with clean water and dry it with a soft cloth. On the Batt-Stick, open the external contact cap and dry both the contacts and the cap.

  • Page 31: Using Peripherals

    Using peripherals Installing the basic mount The basic mount kit lets you mount your TomTom Bandit on a helmet or other flat or slightly curved surface. Flat and curved basic mounts are supplied. Tip: Additional mounts are available as accessories.
  • Page 32 Push the mount firmly down on to the surface. The mount won't securely attach if you install it in damp and cold conditions. 4. Wait 24 hours for the adhesive to cure. 5. Install the TomTom Bandit on the mount. Make sure the TomTom Bandit is secure.

  • Page 33: Installing The 360 Pitch Mount

    Installing the 360 pitch mount The 360 pitch mount kit lets you mount your TomTom Bandit on a helmet or other flat or slightly curved surface. Flat and curved mount bases are supplied. Once installed, you can easily adjust the direction and angle of your TomTom Bandit.
  • Page 34 Attach the mount only to a smooth and hard surface. The mount won't securely attach to porous, textured or soft surfaces. To install the TomTom Bandit at different angles and on the left or right side of a helmet, you can turn the TomTom Bandit's base more than 180 degrees around the TomTom Bandit body.
  • Page 35 5. Install the 360 pitch mount on the mount base. Push down the TomTom Bandit plate to lock the pitch mount on the base. 6. Install the TomTom Bandit on the 360 pitch mount. Make sure the TomTom Bandit is secure.

  • Page 36: Using The Bike Mount

    Using the bike mount The optional bike mount kit lets you mount your TomTom Bandit on the handlebars of a bike or other tube-shaped component of a similar size.
  • Page 37 Follow these tips to make sure the bike mount is secure:...

  • Page 38: Using The Optional Remote Control

     might damage the bike mount. Regularly check the security of the bike mount.  Install the TomTom Bandit on the bike mount then adjust the TomTom Bandit's position to get the correct view. Tip: Use the Mobile app live viewfinder to set the TomTom Bandit to the correct view.

  • Page 39: Using Lens Covers

    4. Install the cover turn it clockwise with a coin until it locks. Using lens covers The standard lens cover is splash-proof (IPX7). If you want to use the TomTom Bandit in water or underwater to depths down to 50 m, or for activities on the water surface, for example surfing, install the optional waterproof (IPX8) lens cover.
  • Page 40 To remove the lens cover, press the release button and turn the lens cover anticlockwise. To install a lens cover, put the lens cover on the TomTom Bandit lens and turn it clockwise until it locks. Important: Store the lens cover in its storage bag when you are not using it.
  • Page 41 Important: Clean the lens cover and the lens using a cloth and spray specifically made for cleaning camera lenses. Important: Check the lens cover and Batt-Stick seals for debris, damage and cracks. Small debris and cracks can cause leakage and may damage your TomTom Bandit.

  • Page 42: Adding Sensors

    Adding sensors About sensors Sensors are used by your TomTom Bandit to record data simultaneously with your video, audio or photos. This makes it easier for you to find the highlights in the video when reviewing it. There are two types of sensors for your TomTom Bandit - built-in sensors and external sensors.
  • Page 43 2. Attach the strap around your chest, so the monitor sits just above the base of your chest bone. Make sure the monitor is the right way up so that the word 'TomTom' is the right way up for someone standing in front of you.
  • Page 44 The first time your TomTom Bandit tries to connect to your monitor, if it finds more than one monitor, your TomTom Bandit doesn't know which monitor to connect to. Move to a place where there are no other monitors within range of your TomTom Bandit.

  • Page 45: Recording Videos

    3. When videoing, press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or the highlight button on the app to manually add highlights to your video. 4. Press the STOP button on the TomTom Bandit or the record button in the Mobile app to stop the recording.

  • Page 46: Video Highlights

    Manually highlight your video when something happens that automatic highlighting might not detect, for example a beautiful view, the high point of a walk or being with your friends. To manually highlight while recording a video, press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or the remote...

  • Page 47: Taking Photos

    To take single photos, select NORMAL mode, either directly on the TomTom Bandit or from the Mobile app. Note: If your TomTom Bandit is connected to the Mobile app, you can only use the app to change TomTom Bandit settings.

  • Page 48: Taking Burst Photos

    To take burst photos, select BURST mode, either directly on the TomTom Bandit or from the Mobile app. Note: If your TomTom Bandit is connected to the Mobile app, you can only use the app to change TomTom Bandit settings.

  • Page 49: Activities

    You can use your TomTom Bandit to record a wide range of types of sports and activities but you should take note of the following: Scuba diving If you want to use the TomTom Bandit in water or underwater to depths down to 50 m, fit the optional waterproof lens cover. Using lens covers.

  • Page 50: Settings

    Mobile App on your smartphone. To change settings that you use frequently such as the TomTom Bandit mode, move left from the Camera Status screen. To access other settings that you may need to change less frequently, use the Settings menu. These settings determine the overall behaviour of your TomTom Bandit, and are used to adjust the mode settings for each photo and video mode.

  • Page 51: About Quickgpsfix

    Mobile App on your smartphone. From the Camera Status screen on your TomTom Bandit, move right then move down to open the SETTINGS menu. Select GENERAL then select CONNECT. Use these settings to connect your TomTom Bandit to your smartphone, a remote control or an external sensor.
  • Page 52 You can hold the remote control in your hand, or you can attach it to a place you can easily reach. Note: The remote uses Bluetooth Smart to connect to your TomTom Bandit, and can only be used with one TomTom Bandit at a time.
  • Page 53 Select SOUND to switch the buzzer sound on the TomTom Bandit ON or OFF. When the TomTom Bandit is out of your sight, for example when mounted on your helmet, the buzzer tells you when the TomTom Bandit has started and stopped recording, when the power is switched on or off, and for notifications.
  • Page 54 Select AUTO REC. to switch the automatic recording on the TomTom Bandit ON or OFF. When set to ON, the TomTom Bandit starts recording as soon as it is switched on. Tip: If you set the TomTom Bandit to automatically start recording in HIGHLIGHT MODE, it can be used as a dashboard camera.

  • Page 55: Batt-Stick

    Batt-Stick...

  • Page 56: About The Batt-Stick

    Important: If you remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter the TomTom Bandit or the Batt-Stick. Only remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover in clean and dry conditions.

  • Page 57: Charging Your Tomtom Bandit

    Charging the Batt-Stick using a USB socket Important: If you remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter the TomTom Bandit or the Batt-Stick. Only remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover in clean and dry conditions.
  • Page 58 4. When the Batt-Stick is charged, insert the Batt-Stick into the TomTom Bandit and turn clockwise it until it locks. Charging the TomTom Bandit using the optional power cable 1. Open the connector cap on the back of the Batt-Stick.

  • Page 59: Inserting A Memory Card

    Note: If you insert a microSD card that is too slow to work with your TomTom Bandit, the TomTom Bandit shows you a message and you are asked to use a compatible microSD card.
  • Page 60 3. Insert the Batt-Stick into the TomTom Bandit and turn it until it locks.

  • Page 61: Transferring Data From The Batt-Stick

    Batt-Stick to your computer. Important: If you remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter the TomTom Bandit or the Batt-Stick. Only remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover in clean and dry conditions.
  • Page 62 6. Insert the Batt-Stick into the TomTom Bandit and turn it until it locks.

  • Page 63: Mobile App

    Mobile App...

  • Page 64: About The Tomtom Bandit Mobile App

    About the TomTom Bandit Mobile app The TomTom Bandit Mobile app is the easy way to view your videos and photos, and to create your video story within minutes of the action. You can also use the Mobile app to change video and photo modes on your TomTom Bandit, to start and stop recording, and to take photos.

  • Page 65: Connecting To The Mobile App

    Connecting to the Mobile app The Mobile app will not start until you have connected your smartphone to your TomTom Bandit using Wi-Fi. Tip: For iOS only. If your smartphone is Bluetooth Smart (BLE) capable, Wi-Fi is switched on and...

  • Page 66: Login To Tomtom Mysports

    Login to TomTom MySports and register your TomTom Bandit to get firmware updates and QuickGPSFix updates from TomTom. You can login to TomTom MySports with an existing account, or you can create a new account. 1. Select Preferences in the drop-down menu.

  • Page 67: Disconnecting From The Mobile App

    Disconnecting from the Mobile app To disconnect your TomTom Bandit from the Mobile app, on your TomTom Bandit move right to the DISCONNECT screen, then move left to YES. The TomTom Bandit Wi-Fi connection is switched off. Your smartphone will revert to a Wi-Fi connection available in your area.

  • Page 68: What's On The Screen

    2. Live Viewfinder. The live viewfinder shows the live image from the TomTom Bandit. Use the image to help you frame your video or photo when your TomTom Bandit is mounted out of sight or in a position that's difficult to reach.
  • Page 69 Tip: Automatically highlighting is always on. 5. Video and photo settings. These settings let you change the video and photo modes and settings. 6. TomTom Bandit information. The information shows you the battery level of the Batt-Stick, and the space on the memory...

  • Page 70: My Library

    My Library My Library shows the videos and photos that are on your TomTom Bandit. You can view your complete videos or just see your video highlights. Tip: The videos and photos remain on your TomTom Bandit until you upload them to your smartphone or delete them.

  • Page 71: Viewing A Video Or Photo In My Library

    Delete a video or photo. Swipe left on a video or photo to show the delete button. Select the button to delete the video or photo from your TomTom Bandit. Viewing a video or photo in My Library 1. Select My Library from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 72: Adding A Highlight To A Video

    Adding a highlight to a video If some important moments in your video have not been highlighted, you can manually add highlights to the video so those moments will also become part of your video story. 1. Select My Library from the drop-down menu. 2.
  • Page 73 Select the Videos and Photos button to show all of your videos and photos.  3. Swipe right on a highlight, a video or a photo thumbnail. 4. Select the delete button. Your video or photo is deleted from your TomTom Bandit.

  • Page 74: Creating A Story Using The Mobile App

    Creating a story using the mobile app You can create a video story from highlights in your TomTom Bandit videos. The highlights were added automatically and manually when the video was recorded, but you can also add highlights to a video using the Mobile app.

  • Page 75: Manually Selecting Your Video Highlights

    Manually selecting your video highlights Note: You must have highlights in your videos to be able to create a video story. 1. Select My Library from the drop-down menu. 1. Select the highlights button. 2. Select a highlight. The highlight plays in the viewer. 3.

  • Page 76: Uploading Your Video Story

    6. You can edit the order of the highlights used to create your video story. Select a highlight moment from the video highlight bar, then move it left or right using the buttons. 7. To delete a highlight moment from the video highlight bar, select the highlight then select the delete button.

  • Page 77: Camera Status

    Camera status This screen shows information about your TomTom Bandit. You may be asked to go to this screen during a call to TomTom Customer Support.

  • Page 78: Preferences

    Important: Using mobile data to download updates will use your data connection and may cost you money. Help us improve We will continually improve the TomTom Bandit mobile app and introduce new features. To help us, you can share anonymous information about your app and how you use it. About This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about the TomTom Bandit and the Mobile app.

  • Page 79: Addendum

    Your Bandit Action Camera is waterproof. However, TomTom does not guarantee waterproof ability in all conditions. Pay close attention when using your Bandit Action Camera in rain, snow, or by a body of water. If any abnormality is found during use, turn your Bandit Action Camera off immediately.
  • Page 80 By doing this you will help conserve the environment. R&TTE directive Hereby, TomTom declares that TomTom products and accessories are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be found here: tomtom.com/legal.
  • Page 81 RF exposure requirements in Europe. Responsible party in North America TomTom, Inc., 24 New England Executive Park, Suite 410, Burlington, MA 01803 Tel: 866 486-6866 option 1 (1-866-4-TomTom) Emissions information for Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference.
  • Page 82 This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  operation of the device. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB- 3(B). Note: The Country Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US or Canada.
  • Page 83 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 84: Copyright Notices

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

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