Getting help ...................... 18 Welcome to navigation with TomTom About TomTom services ..................20 GPS reception ....................20 What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen ............. 21 The map view ....................21 The guidance view ................... 22 The route bar ....................24 The quick menu ....................
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Planning a route to a POI using online search ............38 Entering search terms ..................40 Working with search results ................41 About ZIP codes ....................42 About mapcodes ..................... 42 List of POI type icons ..................43 Planning a route ....................47 Planning a route to an address using search ............
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Sounds and Warnings ..................98 Units ......................99 Language ...................... 99 Getting Help ..................... 100 Help ......................100 Using the External Camera app Camera settings ....................103 Using the vehicle width guide lines ................. 103 Using the TomTom Music app Addendum Copyright notices...
Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE This Reference Guide explains how to use the TomTom BRIDGE and the installed TomTom apps. The Reference Guide has the following sections: The TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom Navigation app The TomTom Camera app The TomTom Music app ...
Starting the TomTom BRIDGE The TomTom BRIDGE starts when it is in its dock and the dock has power. When the 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.
6. Software update button. Shortcut button to open the Software update app. This app lets you update the TomTom naviga- tion app to the latest software version. 7. Status bar. Touch this area to show app notifications and the device status.
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.
TomTom services. Using your smartphone to connect means that data is sent and received by your smartphone using your cellular service provider. Your smartphone needs to be compatible with TomTom BRIDGE, and you must have a data plan from a cellular service provider. Go to tomtom.com/connect...
7. After you have connected your TomTom BRIDGE to your smartphone, you need to check the box in the Bluetooth profile on the TomTom BRIDGE to enable internet access as shown below. Your TomTom BRIDGE connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection.
TomTom BRIDGE, please refer to the applicable User Documentation. Sleep settings You can choose when your TomTom BRIDGE goes to sleep if no apps are running or when it is removed from its holder. Open Display in the Android Settings app to see the following settings: ...
Your TomTom navigation app appears in your computer's file system as TomTom Bridge. 3. Open the TomTom navigation app Internal Storage folder. 4. Copy files from your computer to a folder on your TomTom navigation app, or from your TomTom navigation app to your computer.
You can change the size of an app button or a widget to make it easier to use or see. Note: The TomTom BRIDGE might be secured to prevent you making changes. Moving apps and widgets To move an app or widget, do the following: 1.
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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 at the edge of the screen to indicate that the adjacent screen will open.
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.
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: 1.
Wipe or dry the screen of your device using a soft cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners. Getting help You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.
TomTom services, which includes Traffic & Safety Cameras. To help avoid traffic delays and get you to your destination quicker, you can even use TomTom services on the routes you drive every day. For information about what you see in the navigation app, go to: TomTom Services ...
What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen The map view The map view is shown when you have no planned route. Your actual location is shown as soon as your device has found your GPS location. You can use map view in the same way as you might look at a traditional paper map. You can move around the map using gestures, and zoom using the zoom buttons.
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 navigation app cannot find your location using GPS or other methods, the symbol appears gray.
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When your navigation device 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.
Note: If your TomTom navigation app 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. Important: To see a wider route bar showing additional route information, change the setting Route Information.
The bottom of the route bar represents your current location and shows the distance to the next incident on your route. In addition, you can choose to see the current time if you turn the setting on. Note: To make the route bar more readable some incidents may not be shown. These incidents will always be of minor importance and only cause short delays.
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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 to set up your home location. Select this button to drive to your work location. If this button is not Drive to Work included in your main menu, go to My Places...
Select this button to find parking lots/garages. Parking Gas Station Select this button to find gas stations. Select this button to report a safety camera. Report Safety Camera Select this button to start or stop recording a track. Start Recording Other buttons On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu.
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.
If the navigation app is running in the background and you are driving on a planned route, you will continue to hear driving instructions. Changing the text and button size You can change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the screen, for example to make the text easier to read and the buttons easier to use.
TomTom services. Important: If you use your smartphone to connect to TomTom Services and you are outside of the area covered by your cellular data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom Services.
You can choose the information you see on the arrival information panel. Traffic status - if your TomTom navigation app 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:...
Note: If your TomTom navigation app isn't receiving any traffic information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath the arrival information panel.
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 ...
Unknown accident 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.
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Some speed limits change depending on driving conditions. For example, the speed limit will decrease if there is heavy traffic, or the weather conditions are bad. These variable speed limits are not shown in the speed panel. The speed shown in the speed panel is the maximum speed limit allowed in good driving conditions.
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. ...
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You can search for a POI (Point of Interest) type, such as a restaurant or tourist attraction. Alternatively, you can search for a specific POI, for example "Rosie's Pizzeria." Note: When searching, the whole map is searched. If you want to change how the search is done, select the button to the right of the search box.
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.
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The search results are shown in a column. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 4.
Entering search terms Select Search in the Main menu to start searching for addresses and POIs. The search screen opens showing the device keyboard and the following buttons: Tip: Hide the device keyboard to show the whole search screen. 1. Back button. Select this button to go back to the previous screen.
Along route When a route has been planned, you can select this option to search along your route for a specific type of location, for example, gas stations. When prompted, enter the type of location and then select it in the right-hand column to carry out the search. Near destination When a route has been planned, you can select this option to use your destination as the center for your search.
When you select an address from the list of search results, you can choose to show it on the map, add a crossroad or plan a route to that chosen location. To get an exact address you can add the house number.
Every location on Earth, including those in the sea, like islands and oil rigs, can be represented by a mapcode. Mapcodes are short, and easy to recognize, remember and communicate. They are precise to a few meters, which is good enough for every-day use. Go to mapcode.com for instructions on how to find the mapcode for a location.
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Car-related services Outside parking Gas station Parking garage Car wash Car dealer Vehicle inspection center Rental car facility Electric/hybrid car charging point(s) Rental car parking Car repair facility Other services Embassy Pet services Government office Telecommunication Company Community service Post office Pharmacy Shopping center Beauty services...
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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 Mountain peak Water sports Beach Tennis court Park or recreation area Ice skating rink Yacht basin or marina Sports center Stadium Golf course...
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Travel Railroad station Mountain pass Airport Scenic or panoramic view Ferry terminal ZIP code Note: Not used in all countries. Border crossing Residential area Bus station Gas station Toll plaza Electric/hybrid car charging stations Rest area Truck stop City center...
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.
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. The nearest house number that is found is shown in the Drive button.
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To plan a route to a city center using search, do the following: 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 city or town you want to plan a route to. You can search for a town, city, or ZIP code.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Note: This feature is not available on all devices. You can search the internet using the TomTom navigation app 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:...
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2. Select the POI address or name. 3. Select the SHARE button to show the share options. 4. Select Navigation.
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The Navigation app starts, and the search screen opens with the keyboard showing. The select- ed text appears at the top of the screen, and the search suggestions based on the selected text are shown in columns. Tip: To see more results, hide the keyboard or scroll down the results list. Tip: You can switch between seeing the results on the map or in a list by selecting the list/map button: 5.
6. 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 panel.
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.
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. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
W 73 59.15 Note: The bar below the coordinates turns red if you enter coordinates that are not recognized 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.
2. Select Search. The search screen opens with the keyboard showing. 3. Type in your mapcode. You can enter any of these mapcode types: International, for example, S8VXZ.PJZ2. Country-specific, for example, USA WW6G.S9GT. Alternative country-specific, for example, DC LQ.FR or DC JJ.1B2. ...
Tip: Information from the Lifetime Traffic service 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. 6. Select Let's go. 7.
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A pop-up menu shows a list of options. 7. Select Use as Starting Point. Repeat the search steps to choose your destination, and then select Drive or Ride in the pop-up menu. Your route is planned using your chosen starting point and destination. The estimated time of arrival is shown at the top of the route bar.
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 To find a parking lot, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2.
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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.
Tip: You can add a parking lot as a stop on your route by using the pop-up menu. Finding a gas station To find a gas station, do the following: 1. Select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. 2.
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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.
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.
Add to My Routes If you plan a new route that has not already been saved, you see this button. Select this button to save this route as part of your My Routes list. Save Changes to If you make a change to a Route, you see this button.
A new route is found that avoids the blocked road. You may be shown up to two alternatives depending on the road network between you and your destination. The new route is shown on the map view with the difference in travel time in a balloon. Note: It may not be possible to find an alternative route around the blocked road if none exists.
Zoom in on the map, then press and hold to select a location. In the pop-up menu, select Add to Current Route. Select Search and search for a location. When you have found a location, select the Add Stop to Route button.
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.
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. Guidance to your destination begins from your current location. As soon as you start driving, the guidance view is shown automatically.
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.
ITN files (TomTom's own Itinerary file format) An ITN file contains less detail than a GPX file. An ITN file can contain a maximum of 255 locations which is enough to recreate a route accurately. ITN files become routes after import.
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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. Use tools such as Tyre Pro to view your route.
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3. Select one or more routes from your list for export. Note: Currently, you can export only tracks from your TomTom navigation app. Tip: To select or deselect all routes for export, select the pop-up menu button. 4. Select Export.
Note: Voice control is only available when your TomTom BRIDGE is in the holder, the holder has power, and the microphone is connected. Instead of selecting items on the screen to control your TomTom BRIDGE, you can use your voice to control your TomTom navigation app.
5. Select Done then Yes to save your wake-up phrase. Your new wake-up phrase is ready to use. Start Voice Control and try it. The voice control screen 1. Examples of what you can say. Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?.
Saying commands in different ways Your TomTom navigation app recognizes many more words than just the ones you see in the list of commands, so try some of your own words. You can say other words that have the same meaning,...
If the state is incorrect, say "No" and repeat the name of the state after you hear "I'm listening." 6. Say the address or location without the state name. You can also say the name of a place or a city centre. Your TomTom navigation app repeats what you say and asks for confirmation.
The voice control screen is shown and your TomTom navigation app says "I'm listening." When voice control is ready to listen, you see a microphone icon in the bottom left corner and you hear a beep. 2. Say the command "Drive home."...
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Tip: Say "All commands" to see a list of commands you can say. Alternatively, select Help in the Main menu, then select Voice control and then select Which commands can I say?. For some commands, your TomTom navigation app repeats what you say and asks for confirma- tion.
Important: If you are outside of the area covered by your cellular data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom Services. Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are available in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go to tomtom.com/services.
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Symbol shown on Symbol shown in Description route bar 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. You are warned at the start and end of the average speed zone.
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 safety camera and speed trap locations are received in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are...
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.
Setting your home or work location using the map 1. In the Map View, move the map and zoom in until you can see your home or work location. 2. Select the location by pressing and holding the screen for about one second. A pop-up menu shows the nearest address.
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- ...
Your TomTom BRIDGE uses .OV2 files for POI collections. To import an .OV2 file to your TomTom BRIDGE, follow these steps: 1. Connect the TomTom BRIDGE to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your device, then switch your device on.
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USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor. 2. On your computer, open a file manager program. Your device appears in your computer's files system as TomTom Bridge. 3. Open your device's Internal Storage folder, then open the Locations folder.
Automatic map view switching By default, automatic changing of views is on. This means, for example, that your TomTom navigation app shows the map view when an alternative route is being suggested, along with several other sets of circumstances. Also, for example, that your TomTom navigation app shows the guidance view when you start driving and you start to accelerate.
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 TomTom navigation app restarts and applies the change. Route Bar Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.
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.
"Turn right Champs Élysées." For example, an English computer voice can read and pronounce French street names but pronunciation may not be completely accurate. Voice Control Note: Voice control is only available when your TomTom BRIDGE is in the holder, the holder has power, and the microphone is connected.
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Route Planning. When a faster route is available If a faster route is found while you are driving, TomTom Traffic can replan your trip to use the faster route. Select from the following options: Always take the fastest route ...
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 navigation app should manage each of these road features when the device calculates a route.
GPS, select Automatic. Language The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE is also used in the apps installed on the device. For example, the language used for buttons and menus in the navigation app is the same as the language you selected in your device settings.
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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Important: While reversing, also be aware of other obstructions, for example adjacent vehi- cles or overhead obstacles.
TomTom BRIDGE. Depending on the TomTom BRIDGE configuration, the music app can be started from one of the following places on your TomTom navigation app: The Music app widget on the home screen.
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 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.
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Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. Only use the battery for a system for which it is specified. Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified for use with the system per this standard.
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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).
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The FCC ID and IC ID can be found next to the memory slot on your device. Lift the flap to expose the memory slot. 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.
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