TomTom BRIDGE User manual

TomTom BRIDGE
User Manual
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Contents
Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE 5
Welcome ............................................................................................................6
The TomTom BRIDGE 7
About your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal.........................................................................8
Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Terminal in your vehicle................................................ 10
About your TomTom BRIDGE Hub ............................................................................. 12
Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Hub in your vehicle ...................................................... 14
Charging the TomTom BRIDGE................................................................................. 17
Starting the TomTom BRIDGE.................................................................................. 18
Using gestures .................................................................................................... 20
Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE.................................................................................. 21
Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE ............................................................................. 22
About connecting TomTom BRIDGE....................................................................... 22
Connect using Bluetooth.................................................................................... 22
Connect using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ................................................................... 23
Reconnecting your smartphone ........................................................................... 23
Unable to get a connection ................................................................................ 24
Features on the TomTom BRIDGE............................................................................. 25
Sleep settings................................................................................................. 25
Memory card slot............................................................................................. 25
Transferring files to your device .......................................................................... 26
System bar .................................................................................................... 27
Volume control ............................................................................................... 27
Updating the software ...................................................................................... 27
Moving and resizing apps and widgets ................................................................... 28
Sending information to TomTom .......................................................................... 30
Clearing personal data ...................................................................................... 30
Taking a screenshot ......................................................................................... 30
Language .......................................................................................................... 32
The TomTom BRIDGE is not starting.......................................................................... 33
Caring for your TomTom BRIDGE.............................................................................. 34
Online User Manual .............................................................................................. 35
Getting help ...................................................................................................... 36
TomTom Navigation App 37
Welcome to navigation with TomTom ....................................................................... 38
About TomTom services ........................................................................................ 39
GPS reception .................................................................................................... 40
What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen ............................................................. 41
The map view................................................................................................. 41
The guidance view........................................................................................... 42
The route bar................................................................................................. 44
The quick menu .............................................................................................. 45
Navigation buttons........................................................................................... 45
Main Menu smaller buttons and symbols................................................................. 47
Running in the background................................................................................. 48
Traffic.............................................................................................................. 49
About TomTom Traffic...................................................................................... 49
Looking at traffic on the map ............................................................................. 49
Looking at traffic on your route........................................................................... 50
Traffic incidents ............................................................................................. 51

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Approaching a traffic jam warning ....................................................................... 52
Avoiding a traffic jam on your route ..................................................................... 52
Selecting a faster route..................................................................................... 53
Moving Lane Guidance ...................................................................................... 53
Time-dependent speed limits.............................................................................. 54
Setting your vehicle type....................................................................................... 55
About My Vehicle ............................................................................................ 55
Setting your vehicle type................................................................................... 55
Planning a route for a Bus or Truck....................................................................... 57
Viewing route restrictions.................................................................................. 57
Using quick search ............................................................................................... 58
About search.................................................................................................. 58
Entering search terms....................................................................................... 58
Working with search results................................................................................ 60
About ZIP codes .............................................................................................. 61
About mapcodes ............................................................................................. 62
List of POI type icons........................................................................................ 62
Planning a route using quick search .......................................................................... 66
Planning a route to an address ............................................................................ 66
Planning a route to a city center ......................................................................... 68
Planning a route to a POI................................................................................... 70
Planning a route to a POI using online search .......................................................... 72
Planning a route using the internet browser............................................................ 74
Planning a route using the map ........................................................................... 76
Planning a route using My Places.......................................................................... 77
Planning a route using coordinates ....................................................................... 79
Planning a route using a mapcode ........................................................................ 80
Planning a route in advance ............................................................................... 81
Finding a parking lot ........................................................................................ 82
Finding a gas station ........................................................................................ 84
Changing your route............................................................................................. 88
The Current Route menu ................................................................................... 88
Avoiding a blocked road .................................................................................... 90
Avoiding part of a route .................................................................................... 90
Finding an alternative route ............................................................................... 91
Types of route ................................................................................................ 92
Avoiding features on a route............................................................................... 92
Avoiding an incident or route feature using the route bar ........................................... 93
Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu........................................... 93
Adding a stop to your route using the map.............................................................. 94
Deleting a stop from your route........................................................................... 94
Skipping the next stop on your route .................................................................... 94
Reordering stops on a route................................................................................ 94
My Routes ......................................................................................................... 95
About My Routes ............................................................................................. 95
About GPX and ITN files .................................................................................... 95
Saving a route ................................................................................................ 96
Navigating using a saved route ............................................................................ 96
Navigating to a stop on a saved route.................................................................... 97
Adding a stop to a saved route using the map.......................................................... 99
Deleting a route or a track from My Routes............................................................100
Recording a track ...........................................................................................100
Exporting tracks from the TomTom Navigation app ..................................................100
Importing routes and tracks...............................................................................100
Safety Cameras..................................................................................................102
About safety cameras ......................................................................................102
Safety camera warnings ...................................................................................102
Changing the way you are warned .......................................................................103
Reporting a new safety camera ..........................................................................104
Confirm or remove a speed trap .........................................................................104

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Updating locations for cameras and hazards ..........................................................105
My Places.........................................................................................................106
About My Places.............................................................................................106
Setting your home or work location .....................................................................106
Changing your home location .............................................................................107
Adding a location from My Places........................................................................108
Add a location to My Places from the map .............................................................108
Adding a location to My Places using search ........................................................... 109
Deleting a recent destination from My Places .........................................................109
Deleting a location from My Places......................................................................109
Importing a POI list .........................................................................................109
Settings ...........................................................................................................111
My Vehicle....................................................................................................111
Appearance ..................................................................................................111
Voices .........................................................................................................113
Maps...........................................................................................................114
Route Planning .............................................................................................. 115
Sounds and Warnings .......................................................................................116
Units...........................................................................................................116
Language .....................................................................................................117
Getting Help .....................................................................................................118
Help ...........................................................................................................118
External Camera App 119
Using the External Camera app .............................................................................. 120
Camera settings .................................................................................................121
Using the vehicle width guide lines .........................................................................122
TomTom Music App 124
Using the TomTom Music app.................................................................................125
Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal) 126
Addendum........................................................................................................127
Copyright notices (TomTom BRIDGE Terminal)............................................................134
Addendum and Copyright (TomTom BRIDGE Hub) 135
Addendum........................................................................................................136
Copyright notices (TomTom BRIDGE Hub) ..................................................................142

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Welcome to the TomTom
BRIDGE

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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

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The TomTom BRIDGE

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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.
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This alternative mounting option and other accessories are available here at tomtom.com/bridge.

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7. Choose a safe position to install your BRIDGE Terminal in your car or truck.
8. Attach the dock to a mounting bracket on the dashboard with 4 bolts.
Note: Mounting bracket and 4mm diameter bolts not included.
9. 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 con-
nector on the dock can only be used to charge the device when connected to a wall socket.
Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Termi-
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10. To dock your device, place your device in the dock, making sure that it clicks into place.
11. To undock your device, remove your device from the dock by pushing the button on the top of
the dock.
12. 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 customize your device using the BRIDGE SDK and Navigation API. For more information see
the BRIDGE Developers' Portal at developer.tomtom.com/bridge.

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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)
L - External GPS antenna
Note: The available interfaces depend on the hardware configuration.
A range of accessories are available, including the following:
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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

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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
ties:
2. To dock the BRIDGE Hub, engage one side into the mount, then push in the other side.
Installing your TomTom BRIDGE Hub in
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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.
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.

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For more information on the app, see the TomTom BRIDGE Developer Portal.

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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
power.
Note: Charging your TomTom BRIDGE using your computer is not recommended. The voltage
output of computer USB ports varies 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.
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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.
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.
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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 favorite 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.
7. Status bar.
Touch this area to show app notifications and the device status.

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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 one half 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.
Using gestures