TomTom 4FIC1, 4FIC00 User Manual

TomTom BRIDGE Hub

User Manual

Contents

Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE Hub 5

The TomTom BRIDGE Hub 6

Starting the TomTom BRIDGE Hub .............................................................................. 6

Apps on the TomTom BRIDGE Hub .............................................................................. 8

Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE Hub .......................................................................... 9

About connecting TomTom BRIDGE Hub ................................................................... 9

Connect using Bluetooth ...................................................................................... 9

Connect using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ................................................................... 10

Reconnecting your smartphone ........................................................................... 10

Unable to get a connection ................................................................................ 11

Features on the TomTom BRIDGE Hub ....................................................................... 11

Sleep settings ................................................................................................. 11

Memory card slot ............................................................................................. 11

Transferring files to your device .......................................................................... 12

System bar .................................................................................................... 12

Updating the software ...................................................................................... 13

Moving and resizing apps and widgets ................................................................... 13

Sending information to TomTom .......................................................................... 15

Clearing personal data ...................................................................................... 15

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

Screen locking ................................................................................................ 16

Language .......................................................................................................... 16

Installing in your vehicle ....................................................................................... 17

Online Reference Guide ........................................................................................ 17

Getting help ...................................................................................................... 17

TomTom Navigation App 18

Welcome to navigation with TomTom ....................................................................... 19

About TomTom services ........................................................................................ 19

GPS reception .................................................................................................... 19

What's on the TomTom Navigation app screen ............................................................. 20

The map view ................................................................................................. 20

The guidance view ........................................................................................... 21

The route bar ................................................................................................. 23

The quick menu .............................................................................................. 24

Navigation buttons ........................................................................................... 24

Other buttons ................................................................................................. 26

Volume control ............................................................................................... 27

Running in the background ................................................................................. 27

Changing the text and button size ........................................................................ 28

Traffic.............................................................................................................. 29

About TomTom Traffic ...................................................................................... 29

The route bar ................................................................................................. 29

Looking at traffic on the map ............................................................................. 30

Looking at traffic on your route ........................................................................... 31

Traffic incidents ............................................................................................. 32

Approaching a traffic jam warning ....................................................................... 33

Avoiding a traffic jam on your route ..................................................................... 33

Advanced Lane Guidance ................................................................................... 34

Time-dependent speed limits.............................................................................. 34

Using quick search ............................................................................................... 36

About search .................................................................................................. 36

Planning a route to a POI ................................................................................... 36

Planning a route to a POI using online search .......................................................... 38

Entering search terms ....................................................................................... 40

Working with search results ................................................................................ 41

About postcodes ............................................................................................. 43

About mapcodes ............................................................................................. 43

List of POI type icons ........................................................................................ 43

Planning a route using quick search .......................................................................... 48

Planning a route to an address ............................................................................ 48

Planning a route to a city centre ......................................................................... 50

Planning a route to a POI ................................................................................... 51

Planning a route to a POI using online search .......................................................... 53

Planning a route using the Internet browser ............................................................ 55

Planning a route using the map ........................................................................... 58

Planning a route using My Places.......................................................................... 59

Planning a route using coordinates ....................................................................... 60

Planning a route using a mapcode ........................................................................ 61

Finding an alternative route ............................................................................... 62

Planning a route in advance ............................................................................... 63

Finding a car park ............................................................................................ 65

Finding a petrol station ..................................................................................... 66

Changing your route ............................................................................................. 69

The Current Route menu ................................................................................... 69

Avoiding a blocked road .................................................................................... 71

Avoiding part of a route .................................................................................... 71

Types of route ................................................................................................ 72

Route features................................................................................................ 72

Avoiding an incident or route feature using the route bar ........................................... 72

Adding a stop to your route from the current route menu ........................................... 73

Adding a stop to your route using the map .............................................................. 73

Deleting a stop from your route ........................................................................... 73

Skipping the next stop on your route .................................................................... 73

Reordering stops on a route................................................................................ 73

My Routes ......................................................................................................... 75

About My Routes ............................................................................................. 75

Saving a route ................................................................................................ 75

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

Navigating to a stop on a saved route .................................................................... 77

Adding a stop to a saved route using the map .......................................................... 79

Deleting a route or a track from My Routes ............................................................. 79

Recording and sharing routes .............................................................................. 80

Voice control (Speak&Go) ...................................................................................... 82

About voice control .......................................................................................... 82

Starting voice control ....................................................................................... 82

Making your own wake-up phrase ......................................................................... 82

The voice control screen ................................................................................... 83

Some tips for using voice control ......................................................................... 84

What you can use voice control for ....................................................................... 84

Saying commands in different ways ...................................................................... 85

Entering an address using voice control ................................................................. 85

Going to home using voice control........................................................................ 86

Going to a POI using voice control ........................................................................ 86

Changing a setting using voice control ................................................................... 86

Speed Cameras ................................................................................................... 88

About speed cameras ....................................................................................... 88

Speed camera warnings ..................................................................................... 88

Changing the way you are warned ........................................................................ 89

Reporting a new speed camera ............................................................................ 90

Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera ............................................................. 90

Updating locations for cameras and hazards ........................................................... 91

My Places .......................................................................................................... 92

About My Places .............................................................................................. 92

Setting your home or work location ...................................................................... 92

Changing your home location .............................................................................. 93

Adding a location from My Places ......................................................................... 94

Add a location to My Places from the map .............................................................. 94

Adding a location to My Places using search ............................................................ 94

Adding a location to My Places by marking ............................................................. 95

Deleting a recent destination from My Places .......................................................... 95

Deleting a location from My Places ....................................................................... 95

Importing a POI list .......................................................................................... 95

Settings ............................................................................................................ 97

Appearance ................................................................................................... 97

Voices ......................................................................................................... 100

Voice Control ................................................................................................ 100

Maps ........................................................................................................... 101

Route Planning .............................................................................................. 101

Sounds and Warnings ....................................................................................... 102

Units ........................................................................................................... 103

Language ..................................................................................................... 104

Getting Help ..................................................................................................... 105

Help ........................................................................................................... 105

External Camera App 106

Using the External Camera app .............................................................................. 107

Camera settings ................................................................................................. 108

Using the vehicle width guide lines ......................................................................... 108

TomTom Music App 111

Using the TomTom Music app ................................................................................. 112

Addendum and Copyright 113

Addendum ........................................................................................................ 114

This User Manual explains how to use the TomTom BRIDGE Hub and the installed TomTom apps. The User Manual has the following sections:

 The TomTom BRIDGE Hub  The TomTom Navigation app  The TomTom Camera app  The TomTom Music app

Important: For other settings and operation instructions for the TomTom BRIDGE Hub, and for instructions about other apps installed on the TomTom BRIDGE Hub, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.

Welcome to the TomTom BRIDGE Hub

Starting the TomTom BRIDGE Hub

The TomTom Bridge Hub starts automatically when the device is connected to power. Installing the TomTom Bridge Hub requires professional installation.

The TomTom BRIDGE Hub 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.

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.

The TomTom BRIDGE Hub

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 navigation 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 Hub

The TomTom BRIDGE Hub 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 Hub 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.

Connecting the TomTom BRIDGE Hub

About connecting TomTom BRIDGE Hub

TomTom BRIDGE Hub 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 mobile services provider.

Your smartphone needs to be compatible with TomTom BRIDGE Hub, 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 TomTom BRIDGE Hub, especially if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your mobile services provider for more information.

TomTom BRIDGE Hub 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 Hub software, use a normal Wi-Fi connection.

Depending on your phone's Operating System, these connection methods may be called one of the following names:

 Personal Hotspot  Tethering and portable hotspot

The hotspot functions are probably 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 mobile service providers don't allow their users to use a hotspot or Personal Area Network (PAN). If your phone doesn't 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 Hub to your smartphone using Bluetooth, do the following:

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 Hub.

3. Select the Settings app.

4. Switch on Bluetooth.

5. Select Bluetooth, then select SEARCH FOR DEVICES.

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

Tip: If your TomTom BRIDGE Hub cannot find your phone, make sure your phone is still 'discoverable' or 'visible' for other Bluetooth devices.

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

7. After you have connected your TomTom BRIDGE Hub to your smartphone, you need to check the

box in the Bluetooth profile on the TomTom BRIDGE Hub to enable internet access as shown below.

Your TomTom BRIDGE Hub 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 Hub, especially if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your mobile services provider for more information.

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

To connect TomTom BRIDGE Hub 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 Hub.

3. Select All apps.

4. Select the Settings app.

5. Switch 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 Hub 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 Hub to your phone.

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

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 doesn't work, you can manually reconnect as described in Connect using Bluetooth.

Unable to get a connection

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

 Your phone is shown on your TomTom BRIDGE Hub.  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 Hub

The TomTom BRIDGE Hub 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:

Sleep settings

You can choose when your TomTom BRIDGE Hub 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 Hub has a memory card slot that is located on the front 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 Hub 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, do the following 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.

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 files 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 organised, copy the files to a folder with a relevant name. For example, copy your music files to the Music folder.

5. Disconnect the TomTom navigation app from your computer.

Tip: You can remove all the files you copied to the TomTom navigation app 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.

Tip: Some apps have a full screen setting that hides the system bar when the app is open.

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 Hub 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. Large updates are downloaded in the background when the TomTom navigation app is connected to Wi-Fi. When the Wi-Fi connection is lost, downloading will pause. When the download is complete you will be prompted to install the update.

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

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.

Moving and resizing apps and widgets

You can move apps and widgets to different places on the display. For example, if you often use the

External Camera app, you can move it to the home screen. You can change the size of an app

button or a widget to make it easier to use or see.

Note: The TomTom BRIDGE Hub might be secured to prevent you making changes.

Moving apps and widgets

To move an app or widget, do the following:

1. Select and hold the app or widget that you want to move.

The app or widget changes colour.

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 on the edge of the screen to indicate that the adjacent screen will open.

3. Drag the app or widget further and drop it in the empty space.

An available space is highlighted a different colour when the app or widget is dragged over it.

Tip: You can only move an app or widget to an empty space.

Resizing apps and widgets

To resize an app or widget, do the following:

Note: Some widgets and apps have a size limit in one or more directions.

1. Select and hold the app or widget that you want to resize for 2 seconds, then release.

The app or widget changes colour and you see a waste bin icon and four resize spots.

2. Select and drag a resize spot to make the app or widget larger or smaller.

Tip: The shape you choose for the app or widget depends on the information you want to see. For example, you might choose to make the External Camera widget the size of half the display to make the camera image easier to see.

Deleting an app or widget

To delete an app or widget from the home or apps screen, do the following:

1. Select and hold the app or widget that you want to delete for 2 seconds, then release.

The app or widget changes colour and you see a waste bin icon and four resize spots..

2. Select the waste bin icon.

The app or widget is removed from the home or app screen and placed in the All apps location.

Tip: If you deleted the app or widget by mistake, open All apps and move it back again.

Sending information to TomTom

When you first start the TomTom BRIDGE Hub or you have reset the TomTom BRIDGE Hub, 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 Hub 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 Hub, 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.

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

Screen locking

When using your TomTom BRIDGE Hub, certain apps or features may be locked. The features that are locked and the reasons for doing so are at the discretion of the device owner. Some typical reasons for a device owner to use screen locking are as follows:

 To prevent a customer from speeding.  To increase safety by minimising driver distraction.  To prevent device theft.

When you select a locked item in the home screen, you see a message. The message may say Screen locked for safety or something else because it can be customised by the device owner.

Even when an item is locked, you can still do the following:

 Use home, back and volume buttons.  Select the screen lock message to make it disappear.  Respond to, for example, a low battery message.

Language

The language used on the TomTom BRIDGE Hub is also used on the apps installed on the device. To change the device language, do the following:

1. Select the Home button.

2. Select the Settings app.

3. Select Language & input, then select Language.

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

Your device language changes.

Installing in your vehicle

Installing the TomTom Bridge Hub requires professional installation. Mount the BRIDGE Hub on a flat surface in the vehicle using one of the following methods:

1) Use screws

2) Use adhesive strips

3) Use cable-ties

Online Reference Guide

When you have access to a Wi-Fi connection, you can open the Reference Guide for your TomTom BRIDGE Hub on the device. The language of the Reference Guide is the same as the language you selected in your device settings.

The Online Reference Guide button is on the Home screen or the All apps screen. If a Reference Guide is not available in your device language, the English-language Reference Guide

is opened. You can change the device language in Language & input in the TomTom BRIDGE Hub Settings app. You can also download the Reference Guide in all available languages from tomtom.com/support.

Getting help

You can get further help by going to tomtom.com/support. For warranty and privacy information, go to tomtom.com/legal.

TomTom Navigation App

Welcome to navigation with TomTom

This Section explains how you use the TomTom Navigation app.

Important: For other TomTom BRIDGE Hub settings and operation instructions, and for instructions about other apps installed on TomTom BRIDGE Hub, please refer to the applicable User Documentation.

The navigation app is installed on the device, either as an app that you have to open, or as a software widget on the Home screen. The widget has some limited functionality, for example you can see your route and route instructions on the widget, but you can't plan a route.

Select the widget to open the full navigation app to use all the navigation features. The Get going chapter is a great place to start. You'll learn all about starting up and setting up the

device, and using the navigation app to plan your first route. You'll see a quick introduction to TomTom services, which includes Traffic and Speed Cameras. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker, you can use TomTom services even on the routes you drive every day.

For information about what you see in the navigation app, go to:

 TomTom Services  What's on the screen  Using gestures  Main menu

About TomTom services

TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras on your route. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker, you can use TomTom services even on the routes you drive every day.

To get TomTom Services on TomTom BRIDGE Hub, connect TomTom BRIDGE Hub to a network.

Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are available in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go to tomtom.com/services.

GPS reception

When you first start the navigation app, it may need a few minutes to find your GPS position and show your current location on the map. Make sure you have GPS activated on your device.

Tip: The GPS settings are in the device's Settings app.

In areas where GPS reception is not possible, such as tunnels, your location may not be accurate.

Important: The navigation app cannot give you route instructions until it has received location data.

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.

Important: Everything on the map is interactive including the route and the map symbols - try selecting something and see what it does!

Tip: To open a pop-up menu for an item on the map, for example a route or a POI, select the item to open the menu. To select a location on the map, select and hold the location until the pop-up menu opens.

The map shows your current location and many other locations such as your My Places locations. If you have not planned a route the map is zoomed out to show the area around your location. If you have planned a route, your complete route is shown on the map. You can add stops to your

route directly from the map. When you start to drive, the guidance view is shown.

1. Back button. This button returns the map to an overview of your whole route or, if no route is

planned, moves the map to put your current location at the centre.

2. Switch view button. Select the switch view button to change between the map view and the

guidance view.

When in map view, if you are driving, the small arrow rotates to show you your current driving direction, with north being up.

3. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.

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 the symbol appears grey. Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.

5. Selected location. Press and hold to select a location on the map. Select the pop-up menu

button to show options for the location, or select the drive button to plan a route to the location.

6. Main Menu button. Select the button to open the Main Menu.

7. Map symbols. Symbols are used on the map to show your destination and your saved places:

 Your destination.

 Your home location. You can set your home location in My Places.

 A stop on your route.

 A location saved in My Places.

Select a map symbol to open the pop-up menu, then select the menu button to see a list of actions you can take.

8. Traffic information. Select the traffic incident to display information about the traffic delay.

9. Your route, if you have planned a route. Select the route to clear it, change the route type, add

a stop or save changes to your route.

10. Speed cameras on your route. Select a speed camera to display information about that camera.

11. Route bar. The route bar is shown when you have planned a route.

The guidance view

The guidance view is used to guide you along the route to your destination. The guidance view is shown when you start driving. You see your current location and details along your route, including 3D buildings in some cities.

The guidance view is normally in 3D. To show a 2D map with the map moving in your direction of travel, change the 2D and 3D default settings.

Tip: When you have planned a route and the 3D guidance view is shown, select the switch view button to change to the map view and use the interactive features.

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.

2. Zoom buttons. Select the zoom buttons to zoom in and out.

Tip: On some devices you can also pinch to zoom in and out.

3. Instruction panel. This panel shows the following information:

 The direction of your next turn.  The distance to your next turn.  The name of the next road on your route.  Lane guidance at some junctions.

4. Route symbols. Symbols are used on your route to show your starting location, your stops, and

your destination.

5. Main Menu button. Select the button to show the Main Menu.

6. Speed panel. This panel shows the following information:

 The speed limit at your location.  Your current speed. If you drive more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed

panel turns red. If you drive less than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the speed panel turns orange.

 The name of the street you are driving on.

7. Current location. This symbol shows your current location. Select the symbol or the speed panel

to open the quick menu.

Note: If your TomTom navigation app cannot find your location the symbol appears grey.

Note: You cannot change the current location symbol.

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 for Route Information.

The route bar

The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. It has an arrival information panel at the top, and a bar with symbols underneath.

Tip: You can also choose to see a wider route bar showing additional route information (not available on all devices or apps).

Note: The distance ahead shown by the route bar depends on the overall length of your route.

The arrival information panel shows the following information:

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. The estimated time of arrival is the local time at your destination.

 The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination.  The length of time to drive to the destination from your current

location.

 A parking button is shown near the destination flag when parking is

available near your destination.

If you have stops on your route, select this panel to change between information about the next stop and your final destination.

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:

 A faster route, if there is traffic on your route.  The stops on your route.

Tip: To quickly remove a stop, select it in the route bar and use the pop-up menu.

 Petrol stations that are directly on your route.  TomTom Traffic incidents.  TomTom Speed Cameras and Danger Zones.  Rest stops directly on your route.

You can choose the information you see on your route. The symbols are in the order that they occur on your route. For traffic

incidents, the symbol for each incident alternates between showing the type of incident and the delay in minutes. Select a symbol to see more information about a stop, an incident or a speed camera. If a symbol is shown on top of another symbol, selecting the symbols zooms in on the route bar to show each symbol separately. You can then select a symbol.

The total time delay due to traffic jams, weather, and other incidents on your route, including information provided from historical road usage, is shown above the symbols.

For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents.

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 switch 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.

The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route

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Distances and the route bar

The distance ahead shown on the route bar depends on the length of your route, or the distance remaining on your route.

 For remaining distances longer than 50 km (31 miles), only the next 50 km (31 miles) is shown.

The destination icon is not shown.

Tip: You can scroll the route bar to see your whole route (not available on iOS).

 For remaining distances between 10 km (6 miles) and 50 km (31 miles), the complete distance is

shown. The destination icon is shown fixed at the top of the route bar.

 For remaining distances of less than 10 km (6 miles) the complete distance is shown. The

destination icon moves down towards the chevron symbol as you get nearer to your destination.

The top half of the route bar shows twice the distance of the bottom half, as shown in the following examples:

 A remaining distance of 50 km on the route bar is split into 34 km (21 miles) at the top and 16

km (9 miles) at the bottom.

 A remaining distance of 10 km on the route bar is split into 6.6 km (4 miles) at the top and 3.3

km (2 miles) at the bottom.

The route bar is constantly updated as you drive.

The quick menu

To open the quick menu, select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view.

You can then do any of the following:

 Mark Location. Your current location is saved in My Places, in the Marked locations list.  Report Speed Camera, or Report Risk Zone (only applicable for France).  Change a speed limit  Avoid Blocked Road  See your current location or your latitude/longitude if not on a named road.

Navigation buttons

On the map view or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following navigation buttons are available in the Main Menu:

Select this button to search for an address, a place or a Point of Interest, then plan a route to that location.

Drive Home

Select this button to drive to your home location. If this button is not included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your home location.

Drive to Work

Select this button to drive to your work location. If this button is not included in your main menu, go to My Places to set up your work location.

Recent Destination

Select this button to open the list of your recent destinations. Select a recent destination to plan a route to that destination.

Current route

Select this button to clear or change your planned route.

My Places

Select this button to show your saved places.

My Routes

Select this button to show your saved routes.

Voice Control

Select this button to start voice control.

Tip: You can also say the wake-up phrase to start voice control.

Parking

Select this button to find car parks.

Petrol Station

Select this button to find petrol stations.

Report Speed

Camera

Select this button to report a speed camera.

Start Recording

Select this button to start or stop recording a track.

Other buttons

On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. The following buttons are available in the Main Menu screen, in addition to the navigation buttons:

Select this button to open the Settings Menu.

Select this button to open the Help Menu. The Help Menu contains a guided tour and information about the navigation app.

Select this button to reorder the buttons in the Main Menu.

Select this button to return to the previous screen.

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. You will no longer hear spoken route instructions but you will still hear information such as traffic information and warning sounds.

Tip: You can select the types of instructions you want to hear. Select

Voices in the Settings Menu and select the instructions you want to

hear.

This button shows that you will not hear voice instructions. Select this button to switch on voice instructions.

This button shows that the display is using day colours. Select the button to reduce the brightness of the screen and display the map in darker colours.

When driving at night or when driving through a dark tunnel, it is easier to view the screen and less distracting for the driver if the brightness of the screen is dimmed.

Tip: Your device automatically switches between day and night colours depending on the time of day. To switch off this feature, select

Appearance in the Settings menu and switch off Switch to night colours

when dark.

This button shows that the display is using night colours. Select the button to increase the brightness of the screen and display the map in brighter colours.

Volume control

On the map or guidance view, select the Main Menu button to open the Main Menu. Select and slide the volume control to change the volume of voice instructions and warnings. If the

voice instructions are switched off, the volume control will still change the volume of the warnings.

Running in the background

The navigation app continues to run when it is in the background, for example when you are using another app on the TomTom BRIDGE Hub.

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.

Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen.

To change the size of the text and the buttons, select the Settings button in the Main Menu, then select Appearance, then select Size of text and buttons. Your device must restart to apply the change.

Traffic

About TomTom Traffic

TomTom Traffic is a unique TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. For more information about TomTom services, go to tomtom.com/services.

In combination with IQ Routes, TomTom Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions and the weather.

Your navigation app regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If traffic jams, heavy rain, snow or other incidents are found on your current route, your navigation app will offer to replan your route to try and avoid any delays.

The TomTom BRIDGE Hub uses either a permanent connection or a smartphone connection to

connect to TomTom services.

Important: If use your smartphone to connect to TomTom Services and you are outside of the area covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom Services.

The route bar

The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. It has an arrival information panel at the top, and a bar with symbols underneath.

Tip: You can also choose to see a wider route bar showing additional route information (not available on all devices or apps).

Note: The distance ahead shown by the route bar depends on the overall length of your route.

The arrival information panel shows the following information:

 The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination.  The length of time to drive to the destination from your current

location.

 A parking button is shown near the destination flag when parking is

available near your destination.

If you have stops on your route, select this panel to change between information about the next stop and your final destination.

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:

 A faster route, if there is traffic on your route.  The stops on your route.

Tip: To quickly remove a stop, select it in the route bar and use the pop-up menu.

 Petrol stations that are directly on your route.  TomTom Traffic incidents.  TomTom Speed Cameras and Danger Zones.  Rest stops directly on your route.

You can choose the information you see on your route. The symbols are in the order that they occur on your route. For traffic

The total time delay due to traffic jams, weather, and other incidents on your route, including information provided from historical road usage, is shown above the symbols.

For a complete list of incident types, see Traffic incidents. 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 switch 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.

The route bar also shows status messages, for example Finding fastest route or Playing route

preview.

Looking at traffic on the map

Traffic incidents are shown on the map. If several traffic incidents overlap the highest priority incident is shown - for example, a road closure is higher priority than road works or a closed lane.

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