TomTom BRIDGE Istruzioni per l'uso

TomTom BRIDGE

Reference Guide

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Contents

Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE 6

Starting the TomTom BRIDGE 8

Using gestures 9

Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE 10

Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE 11

About connecting TomTom BRIDGE ........................................................................... 11

Connect using Bluetooth ........................................................................................ 11

Connect using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ....................................................................... 12

Reconnecting your smartphone ............................................................................... 12

Unable to get a connection .................................................................................... 13

Features on the TomTom BRIDGE 14

Sleep settings ..................................................................................................... 14

Memory card slot ................................................................................................ 14

Transferring files to your device .............................................................................. 14

System bar ........................................................................................................ 15

Updating the software .......................................................................................... 15

Sending information to TomTom .............................................................................. 16

Clearing personal data .......................................................................................... 16

Taking a screenshot ............................................................................................. 16

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Language 18

Installing in your vehicle 19

Charging the TomTom BRIDGE 20

The TomTom BRIDGE is not starting 21

Caring for your TomTom navigation app 22

Getting help 23

Welcome to navigation with TomTom 25

About TomTom services 26

GPS reception 27

What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen 28

The map view..................................................................................................... 28

The guidance view ............................................................................................... 30

The route bar ..................................................................................................... 32

Distances and the route bar ............................................................................... 33

The quick menu .................................................................................................. 33

Navigation buttons............................................................................................... 33

Other buttons ..................................................................................................... 35

Volume control ................................................................................................... 36

Running in the background ..................................................................................... 36

Changing the text and button size ............................................................................ 36

Traffic 37

About TomTom Traffic .......................................................................................... 37

The route bar ..................................................................................................... 37

Looking at traffic on the map ................................................................................. 38

Looking at traffic on your route ............................................................................... 39

Traffic incidents ................................................................................................. 40

Advanced Lane Guidance ....................................................................................... 41

Time-dependent speed limits ................................................................................. 41

Using Quick Search 43

About search ...................................................................................................... 43

Planning a route to a POI using search ....................................................................... 43

Planning a route to a POI using online search .............................................................. 45

Entering search terms ........................................................................................... 47

Working with search results ................................................................................... 48

About ZIP codes .................................................................................................. 50

About mapcodes ................................................................................................. 50

List of POI type icons ............................................................................................ 50

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Planning a route 55

Planning a route to an address using search ................................................................ 55

Planning a route to a city center ............................................................................. 56

Planning a route to a POI using search ....................................................................... 58

Planning a route using the map ............................................................................... 60

Planning a route using My Places ............................................................................. 61

Planning a route using coordinates ........................................................................... 63

Planning a route using a mapcode ............................................................................ 64

Finding an alternative route ................................................................................... 65

Planning a route in advance ................................................................................... 66

Finding a parking lot ............................................................................................ 67

Finding a gas station ............................................................................................ 69

Changing your route 72

The Current Route Menu ....................................................................................... 72

Avoiding a blocked road ........................................................................................ 73

Types of route .................................................................................................... 74

Route features ................................................................................................... 74

Adding a stop to your route from your current route ..................................................... 74

Adding a stop to your route using the map ................................................................. 75

Deleting a stop from your route ............................................................................... 75

Reordering stops on a route ................................................................................... 75

My Routes 76

About My Routes ................................................................................................. 76

Saving a route .................................................................................................... 76

Navigating using a saved route ................................................................................ 76

Adding a stop to a saved route using the map .............................................................. 77

Deleting a route from My Routes .............................................................................. 78

Voice control (Speak & Go) 79

About voice control.............................................................................................. 79

Starting voice control ........................................................................................... 79

The voice control screen ....................................................................................... 80

Some tips for using voice control ............................................................................. 80

What you can use voice control for........................................................................... 81

Saying commands in different ways .......................................................................... 81

Entering an address using voice control ..................................................................... 82

Going home using voice control ............................................................................... 82

Going to a POI using voice control ............................................................................ 83

Changing a setting using voice control ....................................................................... 83

Safety Cameras 85

About safety cameras ........................................................................................... 85

Safety Camera warnings ........................................................................................ 85

Changing the way you are warned ............................................................................ 87

Reporting a new safety camera ............................................................................... 87

Confirm or remove a speed trap .............................................................................. 88

Updating locations for cameras and hazards ............................................................... 88

My Places 89

About My Places .................................................................................................. 89

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Setting your home location .................................................................................... 89

Changing your home location .................................................................................. 90

Adding a location from My Places ............................................................................. 91

Add a location to My Places from the map .................................................................. 91

Adding a location to My Places using search ................................................................ 91

Deleting a recent destination from My Places .............................................................. 92

Deleting a location from My Places ........................................................................... 92

Importing a POI list .............................................................................................. 92

Settings 94

Appearance ....................................................................................................... 94

Display ......................................................................................................... 94

Route Bar ...................................................................................................... 95

Guidance view ................................................................................................ 96

Automatic Zoom.............................................................................................. 96

Voices .............................................................................................................. 97

Voice Control ..................................................................................................... 98

Maps ................................................................................................................ 98

Route Planning ................................................................................................... 98

Sounds and Warnings ............................................................................................ 99

Warning type ................................................................................................. 99

Safety camera warnings .................................................................................... 99

Safety warnings .............................................................................................. 99

Units ............................................................................................................... 100

Language ......................................................................................................... 100

Getting Help 101

Help ............................................................................................................... 101

Using the External Camera app 103

Using the TomTom Music app 105

Addendum 106

Copyright notices 112

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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

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.

Version 14.600

Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE

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The TomTom BRIDGE

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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.

Note: The TomTom navigation app home screen shown below is an example. The home screen on

the TomTom navigation app might look different and have different apps installed.

1. An app running as a widget.

For example the TomTom Navigation app and the External camera app can run in a widget on

the home screen. Select the widget to open the app.

Note: A widget is an app that runs in its own panel. You can select a widget to open the full

app.

2. The Music app running as a widget.

3. Back button.

Select this button to return to the previous screen that was open.

4. Home button.

Select this button to return to the device home screen.

5. System bar.

You can add shortcuts for your favorite apps to this bar.

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.

Starting the TomTom BRIDGE

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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.

Drag

Put one finger on the screen and move it across the screen.

Example of when to use this: Scrolling a screen.

Flick

Flick the tip of a single finger across the screen.

Example of when to use this: Scrolling a big distance on the screen.

Press and hold

Put one finger on the screen for more than one half second.

Example of when to use this: Selecting an item, or opening a pop-up menu

for an item.

Pinch to zoom

Touch the screen with your thumb and a finger. Move them apart to zoom

in or move them together to zoom out.

Example of when to use this: Zooming in and out on the screen.

Tap or select

Tap a single finger on the screen.

Example of when to use this: Selecting an item in a menu, or opening an

item.

Using gestures

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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.

Note: The TomTom BRIDGE might be locked to prevent you from adding your own apps.

You can find other apps on the device by scrolling to the right. To see all the apps on the device,

select All apps.

You can also add up to two app quick-launch buttons to the device's System bar for apps you want

to use often.

Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE

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About connecting TomTom BRIDGE

TomTom BRIDGE connects to the internet using your smartphone so you can use the installed apps

and access 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 for more information.

Important: You might have additional costs when you use your smartphone to connect TomTom

BRIDGE, especially if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your cellular

service provider for more information.

TomTom BRIDGE can be connected in one of the following ways:

 Connection using Bluetooth tethering or Bluetooth hotspot.

 Connection using Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

Note: To update the TomTom BRIDGE software, use a normal Wi-Fi connection.

Depending on your phone's Operating System, these connection methods may have one of the

following names:

 Personal Hotspot

 Tethering and portable hotspot

The hotspot functions are likely already in your phone's Operating System, or you can download an

app to create one. Please check the user guide for your phone if you are having trouble finding the

settings.

Note: Some cellular service providers do not allow users to use a hotspot or Personal Area

Network (PAN). If your phone does not have the PAN function, you should contact your service

provider for more information.

For more help, go to tomtom.com/connect.

Connect using Bluetooth

To connect your TomTom BRIDGE to your smartphone using Bluetooth, do the following:

1. Turn on Bluetooth tethering or Bluetooth hotspot on your phone, and make sure your phone is

discoverable.

2. Press the Home button on your TomTom BRIDGE.

3. Select the Settings app.

4. Turn on Bluetooth.

5. Select Bluetooth, then select SEARCH FOR DEVICES.

The TomTom BRIDGE searches for your phone and shows it as an available device.

TipTomTom BRIDGE: If your cannot find your phone, make sure your phone is still "discovera-

ble" or "visible" for other Bluetooth devices.

6. Select your phone from the list of available devices.

Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE

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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 services are now active.

The Bluetooth symbol in the Android Status Bar shows that Bluetooth is switched on.

Connect using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

Important: You might have additional costs when you use your smartphone to connect TomTom

BRIDGE, especially if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your cellular

service provider for more information.

Note: To update the TomTom BRIDGE software, use a normal Wi-Fi connection.

To connect TomTom BRIDGE to your smartphone using a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, do the following:

1. Switch on Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot on your phone. Make a note of the password for the Wi-Fi

connection.

2. Press the Home button on TomTom BRIDGE.

3. Select All apps.

4. Select the Settings app.

5. Turn on Wi-Fi.

6. Select Wi-Fi, then select your phone from the list of Wi-Fi sources.

7. Enter the password for the Wi-Fi connection, then select Connect.

TomTom BRIDGE connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection.

Note: Using a Portable Wi-Fi connection can drain your phone's battery quicker.

TomTom services are now active.

Reconnecting your smartphone

You do not need to do anything to reconnect your TomTom BRIDGE to your phone.

Your TomTom BRIDGE will remember your phone and will find it automatically when you have

Bluetooth tethering or Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switched on and you are in range of your device. If

you have a valid TomTom services subscription, the service starts automatically.

On the TomTom BRIDGE Status bar, check that the TomTom BRIDGE is connected to the internet.

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If you want to connect using another phone, you must connect using Bluetooth or connect using

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot for that phone.

Tip: If reconnecting automatically to your smartphone using Bluetooth does not work, you can

manually reconnect as described in Connect using Bluetooth.

Unable to get a connection

If your TomTom BRIDGE cannot connect to your phone, or you have no internet connection, check

the following:

 Your phone is shown on your TomTom BRIDGE.

 Your phone's Bluetooth tethering or Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is switched on.

 Your data plan with your cellular service provider is active, and you can access the internet on

your phone.

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The TomTom BRIDGE uses the Android operating system. TomTom and the device owner have

changed the operating system in the following ways:

 Certain Android features have been disabled, either by TomTom or by the device owner. This

makes the device safer and easier to use while driving.

 Some new features and apps have been added, both by TomTom and by the device owner.

These additions customize the device, making it relevant for the functions it will be used for.

The features added by TomTom are as follows:

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.

Sleep settings

You can choose when your TomTom BRIDGE goes to sleep if no apps are running or when it is

removed from its dock.

Open Display in the Android Settings app to see the following settings:

 Sleep

Sets the delay time before your TomTom navigation app goes to sleep if no apps are running.

 Stay awake when docked

Keeps your TomTom navigation app awake while it is docked and there is power.

 Sleep automatically when disconnecting from power

Puts your TomTom navigation app to sleep when power is removed either from the dock or

directly from the TomTom navigation app.

Memory card slot

The 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.

Transferring files to your device

You can transfer personal files, for example POI lists, photos or music files, to the TomTom BRIDGE

internal memory. This allows you to use apps on the device to view POIs, photos or play music.

You can also transfer files from the TomTom navigation app internal memory to your computer.

Note: Not all file types can be opened by the device.

Note: You can transfer files from a computer running one of the following operating systems:

- Windows 7 or higher

- Apple OS X 10.5 or higher

- Some Linux distributions of version 14.04 or higher.

To transfer files, follow these steps:

1. Connect the TomTom navigation app to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your

TomTom navigation app, then switch your TomTom navigation app on.

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Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your device. Other USB cables may not work.

Note: You cannot use the mount to connect your device to your computer.

Note: You should plug the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer and not into a

USB hub or USB port on a keyboard or monitor.

2. On your computer, open a file manager program.

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.

Tip: To keep the device organized, copy the files to a folder with a relevant name. For exam-

ple, copy your music files to the Music folder.

5. Disconnect the TomTom navigation app from your computer.

TipTomTom navigation app: You can remove all the files you copied to the by clearing your

personal data.

System bar

The System bar is at the bottom of the screen and it contains quick-launch buttons, for example the

Back and Home buttons. You can add up to two extra buttons to this bar to quickly start apps that

you often use.

To add a quick-launch button for an app, do the following:

1. Select the Home button.

2. Select the Settings app.

3. In Settings, select System bar.

4. Under Quick Launch Buttons, select Assign app.

5. Select an app from the list to assign to a quick-launch button.

6. Select the Home button.

Your new quick-launch button is added to the System bar.

To remove a quick-launch button, do the following:

1. Select the Home button.

2. Select the Settings app.

3. In Settings, select System bar.

4. Under Quick Launch Buttons, select and hold the button you want to remove.

5. In the pop-up box that appears, select OK to remove the quick-launch button.

6. Select the Home button.

The quick-launch button is removed from the System bar.

Updating the software

The TomTom BRIDGE owner will periodically release new software updates.

Tip: When a software update is available, a notification appears in the Notification bar. Select

the bottom right corner of the device screen to open the Notification area.

When you have access to a Wi-Fi connection, you can update the software using the Software

update app.

Note: Software updates can only be downloaded using a Wi-Fi connection.

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To update the software on the device, do the following:

1. Select the Home button.

2. Select the Settings app.

3. In Wireless and networks, select Wi-Fi.

Select and connect to a Wi-Fi network.

4. Select the Home button.

5. Select the Software update app.

Your device automatically downloads and installs the software update.

Note: You may have to restart the device to install the software update.

Sending information to TomTom

When you first start the TomTom BRIDGE or you have reset the TomTom BRIDGE, you are informed

about how TomTom uses your information. This information includes your location, how you use the

services and information you enter. 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.

You can find current and more detailed information at tomtom.com/privacy.

Clearing personal data

The TomTom BRIDGE 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.

If you have finished using the device it is a good idea to clear your personal data before you pass

the device back to the owner.

To clear your personal data, do the following steps:

Note: Software updates can only be downloaded using a Wi-Fi connection.

1. If you are using a personal memory card, remove the memory card from its slot.

2. Select the Settings app.

3. Select Backup & reset.

4. Select Clear personal data.

5. Select Clear, then select Clear again.

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. Press and hold the On/Off button until the pop-up menu is shown.

2. Select Take a screenshot from the pop-up menu.

A screenshot is taken of the screen behind the pop-up menu.

Tip: Open the Gallery app on your TomTom navigation app to view the screenshots you have

made.

3. Connect your TomTom navigation app to your computer and transfer the screenshots.

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The screenshots are in the pictures folder in the TomTom navigation app Internal Storage.

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The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE is also used in 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.

4. Select the language you want, then select OK.

Your device language changes.

Language

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Use only the supplied dock and vehicle mount to hold the TomTom BRIDGE when you are using it in

your vehicle.

Installing in your vehicle

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The battery in the 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. When the battery is empty, the device goes into sleep

mode.

Note: Charging your TomTom BRIDGE using your computer is not recommended. The voltage

output of computer USB ports varies by manufacturer.

Charging the TomTom BRIDGE

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