Welcome to TomTom Bridge Starting TomTom Bridge Using gestures Apps on TomTom Bridge Connecting TomTom Bridge About connecting TomTom Bridge ................11 Smartphone connection ..................11 Personal Area Networks ..................11 Connect using Bluetooth ..................11 Reconnecting your smartphone ................12 Unable to get a connection ................
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Language Installing in your vehicle Charging TomTom Bridge TomTom Bridge not starting Take care of your navigation device Getting help Welcome to navigation with TomTom About TomTom services GPS reception What's on the navigation app screen The map view..................... 27 The guidance view ....................
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Adding a stop to a saved route using the map .............. 70 Deleting a route from My Routes ................71 Traffic About TomTom Traffic ..................72 The route bar ..................... 72 Looking at traffic on the map ................. 73 Looking at traffic on your route ................74 Traffic incidents ....................
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Sounds and Warnings .................... 92 Warning type ....................92 Speed camera warnings ..................92 Safety warnings ....................93 Units ........................ 93 Language ......................93 Getting Help Help ........................ 94 Using the External Camera app Using the TomTom Music app Addendum Copyright notices...
Welcome to TomTom Bridge This Reference Guide explains how to use TomTom Bridge and the installed TomTom apps. The Reference Guide has the following sections: TomTom Bridge The TomTom Navigation app The TomTom Camera app The TomTom Music app ...
Starting TomTom Bridge TomTom Bridge starts when it is in its dock, and the dock has power. When TomTom Bridge is not in its dock, you can also press the On/Off button until the device starts. The TomTom Bridge home screen is shown.
Using gestures You use gestures to control your device. This Reference Guide explains which gestures to use throughout the guide but here is a complete list of all the gestures you can use. Double tap Touch one finger on the screen twice in rapid succession. Example of when to use this: Zooming in.
Apps on TomTom Bridge TomTom Bridge is an Android 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.
Using your smartphone to connect 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 TomTom Bridge, and you must have a data plan from a mobile services provider. Go to tomtom.com/connect...
6. Select your phone from the list of available devices. 7. After you have connected your TomTom Bridge to your smartphone, you need to check the box in the Bluetooth profile on the TomTom Bridge to enable internet access as shown below.
User Documentation. Memory card slot TomTom Bridge has a memory card slot that is located on the bottom of the device. You can use a memory card to access your personal files, for example photos or music files.
Note: You may have to restart the device to install the software update. Sending information to TomTom When you first start TomTom Bridge or you have reset TomTom Bridge, you are informed about how TomTom uses your information. This information includes your location, how you use the services...
You can find current and more detailed information at tomtom.com/privacy. Clearing personal data The TomTom Bridge device stores your personal data as you use the apps installed on the device. All photos and music you have transferred to the device is also personal data.
Language The language used on TomTom Bridge is also used on the apps installed on the device. To change the device language, do the following: 1. Select the Home button. 2. Select the Settings app. 3. Select Language & input, then select Language.
Charging TomTom Bridge The battery in TomTom Bridge charges when you install the device in its dock and the dock is powered. You can also use a USB Home Charger. You are warned when the battery level is low or critical. You lose your connection to the internet when the battery level is low or critical.
TomTom Bridge not starting In rare cases, TomTom Bridge may not start correctly or may stop responding. First, check that the battery is charged. To charge the battery, connect your device to power or install it in the dock. It can take up to 3 hours to fully charge the battery.
Take care of your navigation device It is important to take care of your device: Do not open the casing of your device under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty. Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners. ...
You'll see a quick introduction to TomTom services, which includes Traffic, Speed Cameras and Danger Zones. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker, you can use TomTom services even on the routes you drive every day.
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.
GPS reception When you first start the navigation app, it may need a few minutes to find your GPS position and show your current location on the map. Make sure you have GPS activated on your device. Tip: The GPS settings are in the device's Settings app. In areas where GPS reception is not possible, such as tunnels, your location may not be accurate.
What's on the navigation app screen The map view The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your device has found your GPS location. You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons.
8. Traffic information. Select the traffic incident to display information about the traffic delay. Note: Traffic information is only available if your TomTom Bridge device has TomTom Traffic. 9. Your route, if you have planned a route. Select the route to clear it, change the route type, add a stop or save changes to your route.
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When the app starts after it was turned off and you have a route planned, you are shown the map view with your planned route. 1. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the guidance view.
The bar uses symbols to show the following information: The next two stops on your route. Petrol stations that are directly on your route. TomTom Traffic. TomTom Speed Cameras Danger Zones. Rest stops directly on your route. ...
Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays. The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route preview.
The app continues to run when it is in the background, for example when you are using another app on TomTom Bridge. If the app is running in the background and you are driving on a planned route, you will continue to hear driving instructions.
Main Menu Navigation buttons On the map view 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...
This symbol shows the power level of the battery in your device. This symbol shows that your device is connected to TomTom services. This symbol shows that your device is not connected to TomTom services. Select this button to switch off voice instructions. You will no longer hear spoken route instructions but you will still hear information such as traffic information and warning sounds.
Select this button to switch on voice instructions. Select this button to reduce the brightness of the screen and display the map in darker colours. When driving at night or when driving through a dark tunnel, it is easier to view the screen and less distracting for the driver if the brightness of the screen is dimmed.
Using Quick Search About search You use search to find a wide range of places and then navigate to them. You can search for the following: A specific address, for example, 123 Oxford Street, London. A partial address, for example, Oxford st Lon. A type of place, for example, petrol station or restaurant.
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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.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel.
Near me Select this option to search with your current GPS location as the search centre. The results are ranked by distance. 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.
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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.
About postcodes When searching using a postcode, your results depend on the type of postcode used in the country that you are searching in. The following types of postcodes are used: Postcodes that navigate you to a street or part of a street. ...
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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 Dentist Police station Veterinarian Doctor Fire station Car-related services Outside parking...
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Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service Post office Pharmacy Shopping centre Beauty services Tourist information office Shop Education College or university School Library Convention centre Leisure Casino Winery Theatre Tourist attraction Cinema Concert hall...
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Museum Exhibition centre Opera Cultural centre Nightlife Leisure centre Sport Playing field Swimming pool Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports centre Stadium Golf course Religion Church Place of worship Travel Railway station Mountain pass...
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Border crossing Residential area Bus station Petrol station Toll gate Electrical car charging stations Rest area Truck stop City centre...
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.
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4. As you type the address, suggestions based on what you have entered are shown in columns. You can continue typing or select a suggestion. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or swipe the results list to scroll it. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5.
Planning a route to a city centre 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 centre using search, do the following: 1.
The city name is shown in the right side of the search input box, and the city centre POI is shown below in the right-hand column. 6. Select the city centre POI. The city centre location is shown on the map. 7.
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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.
Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5. Select a POI type or an individual POI. If you selected a POI type, select a POI. The location is shown on the map. 6.
A pop-up menu shows the nearest address. 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.
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2. Select My Places. A list of all your Places opens. 3. Select the Place you want to navigate to, for example Home. Your chosen Place is shown on the map with a pop-up menu. 4. To plan a route to this Place, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins.
W 0 08.569 Note: The bar below the coordinates goes red if you enter coordinates that are not recognised by your TomTom navigation app. 6. As you type in the coordinates, suggestions are shown based on what you have entered. You can continue typing or select a suggestion.
8. 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, 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.
A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in the arrival information panel.
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1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the location you want to use as a starting point. 4.
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. Changing the starting point into a stop 1. Select the starting point on the route in the map view. 2.
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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.
A pop-up menu opens on the map showing the name of the car park. 4. To plan a route to your chosen car park, 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.
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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. You can change the screen to show a list of petrol stations by pressing this button: You can select a petrol station from the list to locate it on the map.
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4. To plan a route to your chosen petrol station, select the drive button: A route is planned and then guidance to your destination begins. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically. Tip: You can add a petrol station as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. A petrol station that is a stop on your route has a blue icon.
Setting your vehicle type About My Vehicle Note: 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. My Vehicle lets you choose the type of vehicle you are driving so that the route planned by your device is suitable for your vehicle.
Important: Settings that are set at zero will not be used to determine restrictions when a route is planned. 4. If your vehicle is a Truck transporting hazardous materials, select HAZMAT then select the type of hazardous material being transported. 5.
Changing your route The Current Route Menu When you have planned a route, select the Current Route button in the Main Menu to open the Current Route Menu. The following buttons are available in the Current Route Menu: Clear Route Select this button to clear the currently planned route.
Change Route Type Select this button to change the type of route used to plan your route. Your route will be recalculated using the new route type. Reorder Stops Select this button to see the lists of stops for your current route. You can then change the order of the stops on your route.
Shortest route - the shortest route to your destination. This may take much longer than the fastest route. Most eco-friendly route - the most fuel-efficient route. Avoid Motorways - this type of route avoids all motorways. Walking Route - this type of route is optimised for walking.
Deleting a stop from your route 1. Press the switch view button to show the map. Your complete route is shown on the map. 2. In the route bar, press the stop you want to delete. The map zooms in to the stop and shows a pop-up menu. Tip: If you select the wrong stop press the back button to return to the map.
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.
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.
3. Select the pop-menu button to open the menu. 4. Select Add Stop to Route. Tip: Add Stop to Route can also be found in the Manage Stops sub-menu. 5. 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.
TomTom services. Important: If use your smartphone to connect to TomTom Services and you are outside of the area covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom Services. Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are available in all countries or regions.
The bar uses symbols to show the following information: The next two stops on your route. Petrol stations that are directly on your route. TomTom Traffic. TomTom Speed Cameras Danger Zones. Rest stops directly on your route.
Tip: Select an incident on the map to see more detailed information. 1. Traffic incident that affects your route in your direction of travel. A symbol or number at the start of the incident shows the type of incident or the delay in minutes, for example 5 minutes.
To get more information about an incident, select an incident in the route bar. The map opens zoomed in on the incident and a pop-up opens showing detailed information about the traffic incident. The information shown includes: The type of traffic incident - general, accident, road works or lane closure. ...
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.
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Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar Fixed speed camera - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and is fixed in one place. Mobile speed camera - this type of camera checks the speed of passing vehicles and can be moved to different locations.
Changing the way you are warned To change the way the navigation app warns you about speed cameras, select the Sounds and Warnings button in the Settings Menu. You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards. You can change settings for whether you want to be warned, never warned or warned only if you are speeding.
When connected to TomTom services, all camera updates for fixed and mobile camera locations are received in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are sent to your...
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.
change the way you are warned about danger zones and risk zones, select Sounds & Warnings in Settings menu. When you first start using your device, warning sounds are played for these types of zones: Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar Danger zone - this type of warning is only given in...
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.
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 addresses. The following items are always in My Places: ...
Setting your home location using the map 1. In the View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your 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.
Adding a location from My Places 1. In the Main Menu, select My Places. 2. Select Add a new place. 3. To select a location, do one of the following: Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select. Press and hold to select the loca- ...
5. Select Add to My Places. The name of the location appears in the edit screen. 6. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it. 7. Select Done to save your location in the My Places list. Deleting a recent destination from My Places 1.
Settings My Vehicle Note: 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.
Switch map view By default, automatic changing of views is on. This means, for example, that the device shows the map view when an alternative route is being suggested, along with several other sets of circumstances. Also, for example, that the device shows the guidance view when you start driving and you start to accelerate.
Arrival information panel Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. 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.
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. You can also choose to see any of the following in the route bar: Parking ...
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 ...
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 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.
GPS, select Automatic. Language The language used on 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.
This is an information screen rather than a setting and shows you information about your TomTom Bridge. You may be asked to go to this screen during a call to TomTom Customer Support or you may need to enter information taken from this screen when using the TomTom...
Using the External Camera app This section explains how to use the External Camera app. Important: For other TomTom Bridge settings and operation instructions, and for instructions about other apps installed on TomTom Bridge, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.
Using the TomTom Music app This section explains how to use the TomTom Music app. Important: For other TomTom Bridge device settings and operation, and for instructions about other apps on the device, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.
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.
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ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND ALWAYS KEPT SEPARATE FROM HOUSEHOLD WASTE. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HELP CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. USE YOUR TOMTOM DEVICE ONLY WITH THE SUPPLIED DC POWER LEAD (CAR CHARGER/BATTERY CABLE), AC ADAPTER (HOME CHARGER), IN AN APPROVED CRADLE OR USING THE SUPPLIED USB CABLE TO CONNECT TO A COMPUTER FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
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Devices that do not have a GPRS module are labelled with: Model numbers: 4FI72, 4FI73 R&TTE directive Hereby, TomTom declares that TomTom products and accessories are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be found here: tomtom.com/legal.
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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance THIS WIRELESS DEVICE MODEL MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES WHEN USED AS DIRECTED IN THIS SECTION This GPS Navigation System is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Council of the European Union.
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