TomTom BRIDGE User manual

TomTom BRIDGE
User Manual
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Contents
Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE 6
Welcome.............................................................................................................................................6
The TomTom BRIDGE 7
About your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal............................................................................................7
Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal in your vehicle..............................................................8
About your TomTom BRIDGE Hub .................................................................................................10
Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Hub in your vehicle ...................................................................11
Charging the TomTom BRIDGE.......................................................................................................13
Starting the TomTom BRIDGE.........................................................................................................14
Using gestures..................................................................................................................................16
Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE........................................................................................................17
Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE...................................................................................................18
About connecting the TomTom BRIDGE ...................................................................................18
Smartphone connection .............................................................................................................18
Features on the TomTom BRIDGE ..................................................................................................20
Sleep settings ..............................................................................................................................20
Memory card slot ........................................................................................................................20
Transferring files to your device.................................................................................................21
System bar...................................................................................................................................22
Volume control............................................................................................................................22
Updating the software.................................................................................................................22
Moving and resizing apps and widgets .....................................................................................23
Sending information to TomTom...............................................................................................25
Clearing personal data ................................................................................................................26
Taking a screenshot ....................................................................................................................26
Language ..........................................................................................................................................26
The TomTom BRIDGE is not starting ..............................................................................................27
Caring for your TomTom BRIDGE ...................................................................................................27
Online User Manual..........................................................................................................................27
Getting help ......................................................................................................................................28
TomTom Navigation App 29
Welcome to navigation with TomTom............................................................................................30
About TomTom services .................................................................................................................30
GPS reception...................................................................................................................................30
What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen .............................................................................31
The map view ..............................................................................................................................31
The guidance view ......................................................................................................................32
The route bar ...............................................................................................................................34
The quick menu...........................................................................................................................35
Navigation buttons ......................................................................................................................36
Main Menu smaller buttons and symbols..................................................................................37
Running in the background ........................................................................................................39
Traffic ................................................................................................................................................40

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About TomTom Traffic................................................................................................................40
Looking at traffic on the map......................................................................................................40
Looking at traffic on your route ..................................................................................................41
Traffic incidents...........................................................................................................................42
Approaching a traffic jam warning.............................................................................................43
Avoiding a traffic jam on your route ..........................................................................................43
Selecting a faster route ...............................................................................................................44
Moving Lane Guidance ...............................................................................................................45
Time-dependent speed limits.....................................................................................................45
Setting your vehicle type .................................................................................................................46
About My Vehicle........................................................................................................................46
Setting your vehicle type............................................................................................................46
Planning a route for a Bus or Truck............................................................................................48
Viewing route restrictions...........................................................................................................48
Using quick search ...........................................................................................................................49
About search ...............................................................................................................................49
Entering search terms.................................................................................................................49
Working with search results .......................................................................................................51
About postcodes .........................................................................................................................53
About mapcodes.........................................................................................................................53
List of POI type icons ..................................................................................................................54
Planning a route using quick search ...............................................................................................58
Planning a route to an address...................................................................................................58
Planning a route to a city centre.................................................................................................60
Planning a route to a POI ............................................................................................................62
Planning a route to a POI using online search...........................................................................64
Planning a route using the Internet browser .............................................................................66
Planning a route using the map..................................................................................................69
Planning a route using My Places ..............................................................................................71
Planning a route using coordinates............................................................................................72
Planning a route using a mapcode.............................................................................................74
Planning a route in advance .......................................................................................................75
Finding a car park........................................................................................................................76
Finding a petrol station ...............................................................................................................78
Changing your route ........................................................................................................................82
The Current Route menu ............................................................................................................82
Avoiding a blocked road.............................................................................................................84
Avoiding part of a route ..............................................................................................................85
Finding an alternative route........................................................................................................85
Types of route .............................................................................................................................86
Avoiding features on a route ......................................................................................................86
Avoiding an incident or route feature using the route bar........................................................87
Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu.......................................................88
Adding a stop to your route using the map...............................................................................88
Deleting a stop from your route .................................................................................................88
Skipping the next stop on your route ........................................................................................88
Reordering stops on a route.......................................................................................................88
My Routes.........................................................................................................................................90
About My Routes ........................................................................................................................90
About GPX and ITN files .............................................................................................................90
Saving a route .............................................................................................................................91
Navigating using a saved route ..................................................................................................92

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Navigating to a stop on a saved route .......................................................................................93
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map..........................................................................94
Deleting a route or a track from My Routes...............................................................................95
Recording a track ........................................................................................................................95
Exporting tracks from the TomTom Navigation app.................................................................96
Importing routes and tracks........................................................................................................96
Speed Cameras ................................................................................................................................97
About speed cameras .................................................................................................................97
Speed camera warnings .............................................................................................................97
Changing the way you are warned ............................................................................................99
Reporting a new speed camera..................................................................................................99
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera............................................................................100
Updating locations for cameras and hazards ..........................................................................100
Danger Zones .................................................................................................................................101
About danger zones and risk zones .........................................................................................101
Danger zone and risk zone warnings .......................................................................................101
Changing the way you are warned ..........................................................................................102
Reporting a risk zone.................................................................................................................102
Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones ..............................................................103
My Places........................................................................................................................................104
About My Places .......................................................................................................................104
Setting your home or work location ........................................................................................104
Changing your home location ..................................................................................................105
Adding a location from My Places ...........................................................................................106
Add a location to My Places from the map..............................................................................106
Adding a location to My Places using search..........................................................................107
Deleting a recent destination from My Places.........................................................................107
Deleting a location from My Places..........................................................................................107
Importing a POI list....................................................................................................................107
Settings ...........................................................................................................................................109
My Vehicle .................................................................................................................................109
Appearance ...............................................................................................................................109
Voices ........................................................................................................................................111
Maps ..........................................................................................................................................112
Route Planning ..........................................................................................................................113
Sounds and Warnings...............................................................................................................114
Units ...........................................................................................................................................115
Language ...................................................................................................................................115
Getting Help....................................................................................................................................116
Help............................................................................................................................................116
External Camera App 117
Using the External Camera app.....................................................................................................118
Camera settings..............................................................................................................................119
Using the vehicle width guide lines...............................................................................................119
TomTom Music App 121
Using the TomTom Music app ......................................................................................................122

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Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal) 123
Addendum ......................................................................................................................................124
Copyright notices (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal)...........................................................................131
Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Hub) 132
Addendum ......................................................................................................................................133
Copyright notices (TomTom BRIDGE Hub)...................................................................................139

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Welcome
This User Manual explains how to use the both the TomTom BRIDGE Terminal and the TomTom
BRIDGE Hub as well as the installed TomTom apps. The User Manual has the following sections:
The TomTom BRIDGE
The TomTom Navigation app
The TomTom Camera app
The TomTom Music app
The two devices are fundamentally different in that the BRIDGE Terminal has its own integrated
screen whereas the BRIDGE Hub uses an externally connected screen. Hence many settings
described in this manual, such as screen brightness, do not apply to the Hub.
Also the BRIDGE Terminal must be charged using a dock whereas the BRIDGE Hub is powered
directly from your vehicle's battery.
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.
Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE

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About your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal
1. On/Off button.
2. Mounting slot.
3. Memory card slot.
4. Mount interface.
5. TomTom USB charging cable slot.
6. Locking port for a Kensington lock.
The TomTom BRIDGE

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This alternative mounting option and other accessories are available here at tomtom.com/bridge.
Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal in your vehicle
1. Choose a safe position to install your BRIDGE Terminal in your car or truck.
2. Attach the dock to a mounting bracket on the dashboard with 4 bolts.
Note: Mounting bracket and 4mm diameter bolts not included.

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3. Connect the charging cable to the dock and to the power supply of your vehicle.
Tip: Charging your TomTom BRIDGE using your computer is not recommended. The USB
connector on the dock can only be used to charge the device when connected to a wall
socket.
4. To dock your device, place your device in the dock, making sure that it clicks into place.
5. To undock your device, remove your device from the dock by pushing the button on the top
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6. To charge your device outside the car, use a USB cable or the optional TomTom Charger for
the BRIDGE.
Note: Do not use TomTom cables or accessories from other TomTom products to charge
your device or this may damage your BRIDGE.
You can customise your device using the BRIDGE SDK and Navigation API. For more information
see the BRIDGE Developers' Portal at developer.tomtom.com/bridge.
About your TomTom BRIDGE Hub
1. Open the front panel to access the BRIDGE Hub front interfaces.
A - LED status indicator
B - Reset button
C - Micro USB port for diagnostics
D - SD memory card slot
E - Mini-SIM card (2FF) slot
Note: The available interfaces depend on the hardware configuration.
2. The TomTom BRIDGE Hub has the following interfaces on the back:
F - External 4G-LTE Main antenna
G - External 4G-LTE Aux antenna
H - 16-pin connector for Power/CAN/Audio/Video
I - HDMI port with locking screw
J - HSA-USB port (host only)
K - HSA-USB port (OTG)

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L - External GPS antenna
Note: The available interfaces depend on the hardware configuration.
A range of accessories are available, including the following:
Full cable harness, for example, external camera, CAN.
CLA power cable.
External antennas for 4G-LTE and GPS.
Visit the TomTom BRIDGE website for more information at tomtom.com/bridge
Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Hub in your vehicle
Important: Installation of the TomTom BRIDGE Hub should be carried out by a professional
installer.
1. Mount the BRIDGE Hub on a flat surface in the vehicle using screws, adhesive strips or cable
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2. To dock the BRIDGE Hub, engage one side into the mount, then push in the other side.
3. To undock the BRIDGE Hub, use a flat tool to disengage one side of the device, then remove
the device.
4. Use the supplied cable and connector to connect the BRIDGE Hub to the vehicle's wiring
system. When the power is on, the status LED on the front interface shows the device status.

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5. When the status LED shows continuous green, the device is ready. Go to the BRIDGE
Developer Portal for more information about the status LED.
6. Connect a screen in one of the following ways:
A - Using HDMI for display and USB for touch.
B - Using USB and the TomTom BRIDGE Hub Viewer app on the connected Android
device.
For more information on the app, see the TomTom BRIDGE Developer Portal.
Charging the TomTom BRIDGE
TomTom BRIDGE Terminal
The battery in the TomTom BRIDGE Terminal charges when you install the device in its dock and
the dock is powered or you charge using a USB cable connected to a wall socket.
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.
If the battery level is very low when you switch on the device you will see a battery symbol on the
screen. Charge your device for a few minutes then it will start automatically when it has enough
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Note: Charging your TomTom BRIDGE using your computer is not recommended. The voltage
output of computer USB ports vary by manufacturer.
TomTom BRIDGE Hub
The TomTom BRIDGE Hub is powered by your vehicle battery. Dependent on the settings set by
your configurator, the TomTom BRIDGE Hub may be powered for a limited amount of time when
the ignition is switched off.
Starting the TomTom BRIDGE
The TomTom BRIDGE Terminal starts when it is in its dock, and the dock has power. When the
device is not in its dock, you can also press the On/Off button until the device starts.
The TomTom BRIDGE Hub starts when the ignition is switched on. You can see the home screen
when the attached screen also has power.
The TomTom BRIDGE Terminal home screen is shown.

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Note: The home screen shown below is an example. Your home screen may look different and
have different apps installed. It may also vary depending on the screen you are using with your
TomTom BRIDGE Hub.
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.
Tip: You can move and resize apps and widgets.
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 favourite apps to this bar.
6. Software update button.
Shortcut button to open the Software update app. This app lets you update the TomTom
BRIDGE to the latest software version.

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7. Status bar.
Touch this area to show app notifications and the device status.
Using gestures
Note: Only applies to the TomTom BRIDGE Terminal.
You use gestures to control your device.
In this User Manual, you learn how to use gestures to control your TomTom BRIDGE. Below is an
explanation of each gesture.
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 0.5 second.
Example of when to use this: Selecting a location on the map.
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.

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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.
Note: The TomTom BRIDGE might be secured to prevent you making changes.
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.
Privacy notices for apps
Each installed app has its own privacy notice. Open the Android Settings app then select About
your TomTom device. Select Legal information, then select Your information. Select an app from
the list to read about the function of the app, how the app uses your information, and how your
personal data is managed.

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Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE
About connecting the TomTom BRIDGE
The TomTom BRIDGE connects to the Internet so you can use the installed apps and access
TomTom services.
The TomTom BRIDGE is connected in one of the following ways:
With a permanent connection directly from the TomTom BRIDGE. The device is always
connected - you don't have to do anything.
With a connection via your smartphone. You must create a Personal Area Network to connect
your smartphone to your TomTom BRIDGE.
Note: To update the TomTom BRIDGE software, use a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: To update maps, we recommend that you use a Wi-Fi connection.
Smartphone connection
Using your smartphone to connect the 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 your TomTom BRIDGE, and you must have a data
plan from a mobile services provider. Go to tomtom.com/connect for more information.
Important: You might have additional costs when you use your smartphone to connect your
TomTom BRIDGE, especially if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with
your mobile services provider for more information.
Personal Area Networks
Smartphone-connected devices only
Your phone shares its internet connection by using the phone's Bluetooth® and Personal Area
Network (PAN) functions.
Depending on your phone's Operating System, this network, or PAN, might be called one of the
following names:
Personal Hotspot
Tethering or Bluetooth Tethering
Tether or Bluetooth Tether
The PAN function is probably already in your phone's Operating System, or you can download an
app to create a PAN.
Note: Some mobile service providers don't allow their users to use a PAN. If your phone
doesn't have the PAN function, you should contact your service provider for more information.
Please check the user guide for your phone if you are having trouble finding the settings.
For more help, go to tomtom.com/connect.
Connect using Bluetooth
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1. Switch on Bluetooth tethering or personal 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. Switch on Bluetooth.
5. Select Bluetooth, then select SEARCH FOR DEVICES.
The TomTom BRIDGE searches for your phone and shows it as an available device.
Tip: If your TomTom BRIDGE cannot find your phone, make sure your phone is still 'discov-
erable' or 'visible' for other Bluetooth devices.
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.
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.
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 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.
If you want to connect using another phone, you must connect using Bluetooth for that phone.
Tip: If reconnecting automatically to your smartphone using Bluetooth doesn't work, you can
manually reconnect as described in Connect using Bluetooth.

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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 mobile services provider is active, and you can access the internet
on your phone.
Features on the TomTom BRIDGE
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 customise the device so it is 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
Note: Only applies to the TomTom BRIDGE Terminal.
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 BRIDGE goes to sleep if no apps are running.
Stay awake when docked
Keeps your TomTom BRIDGE awake while it is docked and there is power.
Sleep automatically when disconnecting from power
Puts your TomTom BRIDGE to sleep when power is removed either from the dock or directly
from the TomTom BRIDGE.
Memory card slot
You can use a memory card to access your personal files, for example photos or music files.
TomTom Bridge Terminal
The memory card slot is located on the bottom of the device.