TomTom Action Camera
Reference Guide
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Contents
Welcome
CAMERA
Camera Quick Start................................................................................................ 5
What's in the box.............................................................................................. 5
Charging your camera ......................................................................................... 5
Inserting a memory card...................................................................................... 6
Setting up ....................................................................................................... 7
Using the universal camera mount......................................................................... 8
Switching on and off ........................................................................................ 11
Recording...................................................................................................... 11
Tagging a video.............................................................................................. 12
Your camera ...................................................................................................... 13
Getting started ............................................................................................... 13
About your camera .......................................................................................... 14
What's on the screen ........................................................................................ 15
Charging your camera ....................................................................................... 16
Inserting a memory card.................................................................................... 18
Camera modes................................................................................................ 19
Camera status ................................................................................................ 20
Sensors built in to your camera ........................................................................... 21
Switching on and off ........................................................................................ 21
Resetting your camera ...................................................................................... 22
Receiving updates ........................................................................................... 23
Caring for your camera ..................................................................................... 23
Using peripherals ................................................................................................ 24
Using the universal camera mount....................................................................... 24
Using the optional remote control ........................................................................ 27
Using lens covers............................................................................................. 28
Adding sensors................................................................................................ 29
Recording videos ................................................................................................. 31
About recording videos ..................................................................................... 31
About video modes .......................................................................................... 31
Recording a video ............................................................................................ 32
Taking photos..................................................................................................... 33
About photo modes .......................................................................................... 33
Taking single photos......................................................................................... 33
Taking burst photos ......................................................................................... 33
Taking continuous photos .................................................................................. 33
Settings ............................................................................................................ 35
About settings ................................................................................................ 35
Photo and video settings ................................................................................... 35
General settings.............................................................................................. 37
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Glossary of Terms
Addendum
Copyright notices
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Welcome
This Reference Guide explains everything you need to know about your new TomTom Action Camera.
Your camera lets you easily record your action adventures:
Record videos.
Automatically tag action shots using action metrics, or manually tag your video.
Easily create videos from your video tags using the TomTom Mobile Camera app or TomTom
MyCamera computer program.
Use your smartphone to quickly and easily publish your edited videos online, within moments of
the action.
Take single photos or burst photos.
If you just want to read the basics about your camera, we recommend that you read the Camera Quick
Start. This covers all parts of the camera system, including the mobile app and the desktop app.
To collect, edit and share your videos and photos on the move, download the TomTom Mobile Camera
app from tomtom.com/app.
To collect, edit and share your videos and photos from your computer, download TomTom MyCamera
program from tomtom.com/app.
Important
MySports account using a computer. This needs to be done only once.
To quickly get to know your Action Camera, go to:
: Before using the Camera app on your smartphone, you need to link your camera to your
About your camera
Using the universal mount
Recording a video
Taking single photos
Settings
Tip
: There are also frequently asked questions (FAQs) at tomtom.com/support. Select your product
model from the list or enter a search term.
We hope you enjoy reading about and, most importantly, having fun with your new Action Camera!
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CAMERA
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Camera Quick Start
What's in the box
Camera
IPX7 lens cover
2000 mAh Battery stick
Adhesive mount
Universal disc x 2
Disc adapter
Optional bicycle mount
Optional remote control
Optional IPX8 waterproof lens cap
Optional power cable
Charging your camera
You can charge your Action Camera in the following two ways:
Charging the battery stick using a USB socket
Important
or the battery stick. Only remove the battery stick in clean and dry conditions.
Press the battery stick release button as shown below (button 3).
: If you remove the battery stick be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter the camera
Turn the battery stick to remove it from your camera.
Insert the battery stick USB connector into your computer's USB socket or a standard USB wall-charger.
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Tip
: While the battery stick is charging, the LEDs show the charge level and one LED flashes.
To see the power level of the battery stick, remove the USB connector from the USB charging socket,
then press the START button. The LEDs light up to show the power level.
When the battery stick is charged, insert the battery stick into the camera and turn it until it locks.
Charging the camera using the optional power cable
Open the connector cap on the back of the battery stick.
NOTE TO GERRY: we need to replace this image with a cleaner one :-)
Tip
: You don't have to remove the battery stick from the camera.
Connect the power cable to the battery stick connector and to a USB socket.
Inserting a memory card
The photos you take and the videos you record are stored on a micro-SD memory that is located in the
battery stick.
Inserting a micro-SD memory card into the battery stick
Important
or the battery stick. Only remove the battery stick in clean and dry conditions.
Press the battery stick release button as shown below (button 3).
: If you remove the battery stick be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter the camera
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Turn the battery stick to remove it from your camera.
Insert the micro-SD memory card into the memory card slot in the battery stick.
NOTE TO GERRY: we need to replace this image with a cleaner one :-)
Insert the battery stick into the camera and turn it until it locks.
Setting up
Note
: The language you choose will be used for all text on the screen. You can always change the
language later in Language and Units in the
When you first switch on your Action Camera, you have to answer a few questions to set it up. Answer
the questions by pressing the button to move up, down, left or right on the screen.
Tip
: You do not need to connect you camera to the internet or to the mobile application to set it up
for first use.
Settings
menu.
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Using the universal camera mount
Hi, ClaireWe can use:
Universal Mount
Bike Mount
Adhesive discs (FYI: used with Universal Mount)
You can mount your camera in many places, for example on your helmet or on the handlebars using the
optional bike mount. Once mounted you can move your camera in the following ways:
You can lift it up and down by 90 degrees, known as the pitch.
You can twist it around by 360 degrees, know as yaw.
You can roll the whole camera by 100 degrees to the left or right.
Using a disc adapter to mount your camera
The disc adapter kit lets you mount your camera on a helmet or other flat or slightly curved surface.
The kit contains 2 adhesive discs and a universal adapter.
1. Attach the adhesive disc to your chosen surface. Firmly press it into place to ensure full contact
over its entire surface.
Follow these tips to make sure that the adhesive disc is secure:
Apply the adhesive disc only to a clean and dry surface. Wax, oil, dirt and moisture reduce
adhesion, which can result in a weak bond.
Attach the adhesive disc in dry, room-temperature conditions. The adhesive disc won't be
secure if you attach it in damp and cold conditions.
Attach the adhesive disc only to a smooth and hard surface. The adhesive disc won't securely
attach to porous, textured or soft surfaces.
When you attach the adhesive disc, Regularly check the security of the adhesive disc.
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2. Attach the universal disc adapter to the adhesive disc by first fully opening the mount.
3. Push the mount onto the disc at any yaw angle until you hear a click.
4. Fold down the camera platform to any angle between 90 degrees to horizontal and fully closed.
This locks the mount to the disc.
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5. Push down the lever to lock the mount.
6. Mount the camera on the camera platform.
7. Set the desired angle of shot. Explain pitch, yaw and roll here? You can see from amlibu app what
you are focusing on/pointing on.
Note
: To remove the mount, reverse the above instructions.
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Switching on and off
Switching on your Action Camera
Press the START button (button 2) at the back of the camera for 2 seconds to switch your camera on.
If no SD card is inserted into the battery stick, you are asked to insert one so that the camera can
switch on.
If the camera is in standby mode, press the control button to wake up the camera.
Switching off your Action Camera
Press the STOP button (button 1) at the front of the camera for 2 seconds to switch off the camera.
Recording
Start recording
When your camera is switched on or in standby mode, press the START button (button 2) to start
recording in your currently selected mode, for example video recording or photo burst. When you
camera is recording, red LEDs in the START and STOP buttons flash.
Press the START button again to tag your video.
Stop recording
Press the STOP button (button 1) to stop recording and go back to standby mode.
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Tagging a video
During recording, you can add a tag to your video.
You can add a tag when something exciting or memorable happens such as reaching a fast speed, or
crashing. Or you could tag a beautiful view or the highest peak on a walk. You can easily create videos
from your video tags using the TomTom Mobile Camera app or TomTom MyCamera computer program.
Automatic tags can be added to your video using action metrics, for example speed, crashes and
jumps.
To add a tag manually, press the START button (button 2).
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Your camera
Getting started
Before you start making videos, it's a good idea to charge your camera, download any software updates
and download QuickGPSfix.
Note
: QuickGPSfix helps your camera get a GPS fix and find your location quickly.
1. Download TomTom MySports Connect from tomtom.com/getstarted/sports and install it on your
computer. TomTom MySports Connect is available for free.
2. Place your camera in the desk dock and connect the dock to your computer.
Follow the instructions that TomTom MySports Connect gives you.
After your camera is charged, you can recording a video.
Tip
: Your camera is fully charged when the battery animation stops moving and shows a full battery.
You should connect your camera to your computer regularly to charge it, upload videos and photos,
download software updates and download QuickGPSfix information.
Battery life
When the battery is fully charged, your camera can be used for up to XX hours of activities that need
GPS reception, such as running and cycling. The battery is used more quickly if you use the backlight
on your camera frequently or all the time, or connect the camera to sensors, such as the Heart Rate
Monitor or Cadence Sensor.
The following tips will help your camera go longer on a battery charge:
Turn off night mode and touch the screen to turn on the back light only when you need it.
Turn off sensors that you are not using. Your camera keeps searching for sensors even if you are
not using a sensor.
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TomTom MySports app
Important: Before usng the MySports app on your smartphone, you need to link your camera to your
MySports account using a computer. This needs to be done only once.
You can download the TomTom MySports app for free from your usual app store or by going to
tomtom.com/app.
To learn more, go to TomTom MySports mobile app in this guide.
Pairing your camera with your phone
To learn more, go to Phone in this guide.
About your camera
Your Action Camera is a modular construction that is easily disassembled so you can swap parts, for
example to install a new battery stick or replace the lens cover.
1. Battery stick.
2. Power indicator.
3. USB connector.
4. Control button to move up, down, left or right to other screens on your camera display:
Move up or down to select items in a menu.
Move right to select an item and open the menu for that item.
Move left to exit a menu.
To select an option in a menu, make sure it is highlighted when you leave the menu. Your
camera remembers the option you highlighted.
If an option in a menu switches on and off, move right to change the setting.
Note
: The control button is disabled when you use the camera deep underwater.
5. Screen.
6. STOP button.
7. Lens cover. The camera is waterproof with the standard IPX7 lens cover. If you want to use the
camera underwater to depths down to 50 m, install the optional IPX8 lens cover.
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