TomTom Bandit Reference Guide

TomTom Bandit

Reference Guide

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Contents

Welcome 5

Welcome ............................................................................................................ 6

What's new in this release ........................................................................................ 7

TomTom videos .................................................................................................... 8

Product Safety Information ...................................................................................... 9

TomTom Bandit 10

TomTom Bandit Quick Start.................................................................................... 11

Removing the Batt-Stick .................................................................................... 11

Installing the Batt-Stick ..................................................................................... 12

Charging your TomTom Bandit ............................................................................ 14

Inserting a memory card .................................................................................... 15

Setting up ..................................................................................................... 16

Installing the basic mount .................................................................................. 16

Installing the 360 pitch mount............................................................................. 17

Switching your TomTom Bandit on and off .............................................................. 20

Recording ...................................................................................................... 21

Video highlights .............................................................................................. 21

Your TomTom Bandit ............................................................................................ 23

Getting started ............................................................................................... 23

About your TomTom Bandit ................................................................................ 23

What's on the screen ........................................................................................ 25

Icons shown on the screen ................................................................................. 25

Charging your TomTom Bandit ............................................................................ 26

Inserting a memory card .................................................................................... 27

Video and Photo modes and settings ..................................................................... 27

TomTom Bandit status ...................................................................................... 29

Switching your TomTom Bandit on and off .............................................................. 30

Connecting to the Mobile app ............................................................................. 31

Resetting your TomTom Bandit ........................................................................... 31

Updating your camera software ........................................................................... 31

Caring for your TomTom Bandit ........................................................................... 32

Deleting videos and photos, and formatting the memory card ...................................... 33

Accessing your videos and photos ......................................................................... 33

Viewing metrics on your TomTom Bandit ............................................................... 33

Using peripherals ................................................................................................ 35

Installing the basic mount .................................................................................. 35

Installing the 360 pitch mount............................................................................. 36

Using the bike mount ....................................................................................... 38

Using the optional remote control ........................................................................ 39

Using lens covers ............................................................................................. 40

Adding sensors ................................................................................................ 42

Recording videos ................................................................................................. 45

About recording videos ..................................................................................... 45

Recording a video ............................................................................................ 45

Video highlights .............................................................................................. 46

Adding a manual highlight .................................................................................. 46

Taking photos ..................................................................................................... 48

About taking photos ......................................................................................... 48

Taking single photos ......................................................................................... 48

Taking burst photos ......................................................................................... 49

Settings ............................................................................................................ 50

About settings ................................................................................................ 50

About Bluetooth .............................................................................................. 50

About Wi-Fi ................................................................................................... 50

About QuickGPSFix .......................................................................................... 51

General settings .............................................................................................. 51

Batt-Stick 56

About the Batt-Stick............................................................................................. 57

Removing the Batt-Stick ........................................................................................ 58

Installing the Batt-Stick ........................................................................................ 60

Charging your TomTom Bandit ................................................................................ 62

Inserting a memory card ........................................................................................ 63

Transferring data from the Batt-Stick ....................................................................... 64

Bandit Mobile App 65

About the TomTom Bandit Mobile app ....................................................................... 66

Connecting to the Mobile app ................................................................................. 67

Disconnecting from the Mobile app ........................................................................... 69

What's on the screen ............................................................................................ 70

Video settings .................................................................................................... 71

Photo settings .................................................................................................... 72

Video highlights .................................................................................................. 73

My Library ......................................................................................................... 74

Viewing a video or photo in My Library .................................................................. 75

Adding a highlight to a video .............................................................................. 75

Adjusting a highlight ........................................................................................ 75

Uploading your photos ...................................................................................... 76

Deleting a video, photo or a highlight ................................................................... 76

Creating a story using the mobile app ....................................................................... 77

Settings for Create a Story ................................................................................. 77

Shaking your mobile to create a video ................................................................... 77

Manually selecting your video highlights ................................................................ 79

Editing your video story .................................................................................... 80

Uploading your video story ................................................................................. 81

Camera status .................................................................................................... 82

Preferences ....................................................................................................... 83

App Settings .................................................................................................. 83

Data Settings.................................................................................................. 83

Help us improve .............................................................................................. 83

About ........................................................................................................... 83

Bandit Studio 84

About Bandit Studio ............................................................................................. 85

What's on the screen ............................................................................................ 87

Working with the memory card ............................................................................... 88

Importing videos and photos from your computer ......................................................... 89

Working with Originals .......................................................................................... 90

Adding a highlight to a video .............................................................................. 90

Working with Highlights ........................................................................................ 91

Video highlights .............................................................................................. 91

Using or deleting a highlight ............................................................................... 92

Adjusting a highlight ........................................................................................ 92

Creating your video story....................................................................................... 93

Editing your video story .................................................................................... 94

Updating Bandit Studio ......................................................................................... 95

Studio Settings ................................................................................................... 96

Addendum and Copyright 97

Addendum ......................................................................................................... 98

Welcome

This Reference Guide explains everything you need to know about your new TomTom Bandit. Using

Welcome

your TomTom Bandit you can easily record your action adventures by doing the following:

 Record videos.  Automatically and manually add highlights to your videos.  Easily create video stories from your highlights and share your action adventures using the

Bandit Mobile app and Bandit Studio.

 Use your smartphone to quickly and easily publish your video stories online within moments of

the action.

 Take single photos or burst photos.

If you want a quick read of the essentials, we recommend that you read TomTom Bandit Quick

Start.

To create your video story and share your videos and photos on the move, download the Bandit

Mobile app and Bandit Studio from tomtom.com/cam.

Don't forget to login with a TomTom MySports account using the Mobile app, then update your TomTom Bandit with the latest firmware.

To quickly get to know your TomTom Bandit, go to:

 Product Safety Information  About your TomTom Bandit  Using the universal mount  Recording a video  Taking single photos  Settings  Bandit Mobile App  Bandit Studio

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 TomTom Bandit!

Introducing Bandit Studio

What's new in this release

Bandit Studio is the easy way to view your videos and photos, and to create your video story, on your computer.

See Bandit Studio in this Guide for full details.

Connect an external microphone

You can now connect the optional TomTom Bandit external microphone to your TomTom Bandit. The external microphone will give better sound quality than the built-in microphone.

See External Microphone in for more details.

Rotating the camera image

You can choose to rotate the videos and photos your camera makes by 180 degrees. This allows you to mount the camera upside down.

See Image settings for more details

Metrics on the camera screen

You can now view metrics on your camera screen while recording a video or taking photos.

Note: Metrics are only shown when the camera is not connected to the Bandit Mobile app.

See Viewing metrics for more details.

Flight or Airplane mode

Flight or Airplane mode switches off your camera's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections to make the camera safe in areas that have restrictions for these types of connections.

See Flight mode for more details.

GLONASS satellites

Your TomTom Bandit now uses GLONASS satellites as well as GPS satellites.

Bandit Mobile app

The Bandit Mobile app has been updated to make it easier to use. Update to the latest version now!

See Bandit Mobile app in this Guide for full details.

You can find many videos on our YouTube channel to help you learn about your new TomTom Bandit

TomTom videos

and other TomTom products.

Visit the official TomTom Bandit YouTube Channel to learn more about your TomTom Bandit.

Visit www.youtube.com/user/TomTomOfficial/videos to find out more about TomTom products!

Before you use your TomTom Bandit, please read all the safety precautions carefully. Failure to

Product Safety Information

follow the guidelines and instructions could result in an accident or collision that causes death or serious injury and/or damage to your TomTom Bandit.

 Obey all local laws and pay close attention to your surroundings before and while using your

TomTom Bandit. Never adjust or check your TomTom Bandit while operating a bicycle, a motorcycle, a car, or any other vehicle type.

 Only use approved accessories made specifically for your TomTom Bandit.  Always wear a helmet and protective gear that is appropriate for your activity.  Make sure your TomTom Bandit is secure before you start every activity. Regularly check the

security of the mount. If the activity involves shocks or vibration, use a lanyard to prevent loss of the TomTom Bandit if the mount fails.

 Never mount your TomTom Bandit in such a way that will obstruct or impair your view. Any

major impact (for example, dropping or bumping) may damage your TomTom Bandit.

 Your TomTom Bandit may get hot. Certain parts of your TomTom Bandit could (in rare cases)

cause skin irritation.

 Do not use or store your TomTom Bandit in a hot places such as a car, or in dusty, humid or

steamy places for extended periods of time.

 With the standard white lens cover your TomTom Bandit is splash-proof. If you want to use the

TomTom Bandit in water or underwater to depths down to 40 m (5 ATM), or for activities on the water surface, for example surfing, install the optional Dive (IPX8) black lens cover. If any abnormality is found during use, switch off your TomTom Bandit immediately. Water inside your TomTom Bandit or Batt-Stick can cause damage and could cause an explosion or fire.

 The reliability of the camera when you use it under water depends on water pressure, depth

changes, water contamination, water saltiness, water temperature, and other environmental factors. Moving the camera vigorously under water at a depth of 40 m (5 ATM) is advised against. If the camera is subjected to vigorous movement underwater, TomTom cannot guarantee that the camera will still function in its full capacity.

 Keep your TomTom Bandit lens cover and Batt-Stick clean, especially the seals. Check the lens

cover and Batt-Stick seals for debris, damage and cracks. Small debris and cracks can cause leakage and may damage your TomTom Bandit.

 After every use in water or near sand, mud or other foreign materials, rinse the outside of your

TomTom Bandit with clean water. After cleaning, dry the camera with a clean, dry and lint-free cloth. On the Batt-Stick, open the external contact cap and dry both the contacts and the cap. Not doing this can cause corrosion or camera failure.

TomTom Bandit

Removing the Batt-Stick

TomTom Bandit Quick Start

You must remove the Batt-Stick to insert a memory card or to use a different Batt-Stick. You can also use its USB connector to charge the Batt-Stick and transfer files to a computer.

Important: If you remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter the TomTom Bandit or the Batt-Stick. Only remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover in clean and dry conditions.

To remove the Batt-Stick, follow these steps:

1. Press the release lever of the Batt-Stick.

2. While holding the lever turn the cap anti-clockwise until you see two dots aligned.

3. Pull the Batt-Stick out.

Installing the Batt-Stick

Inserting the Batt-stick

Important: If you remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter

the TomTom Bandit or the Batt-Stick. Only remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover in clean and dry conditions.

To insert the Batt-Stick, follow these steps:

4. Insert the Batt-Stick into the camera.

5. Make sure the two dots align and are close together.

Important: If you see only one dot when the Batt-Stick is inserted do not try to turn it. You must first put the Batt-Stick in the unlocked position before you can insert it correctly.

6. Turn the cap clockwise to lock the Batt-Stick into the camera.

Unlocking the Batt-Stick

To put the Batt-Stick in the unlocked position follow these steps:

1. Hold the Batt-Stick and press the release lever while turning the cap anti-clockwise.

2. When you see a dot and arrow to the left of the release lever the Batt-Stick can be inserted as

described above.

Charging your TomTom Bandit

You can charge your TomTom Bandit in the following two ways:

Charging the Batt-Stick using a USB socket

Important: If you remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover be extra careful not to let dirt or water enter

the TomTom Bandit or the Batt-Stick. Only remove the Batt-Stick or lens cover in clean and dry conditions.

1. Remove the Batt-Stick from the TomTom Bandit.

2. Insert the Batt-Stick USB connector into your computer's USB socket or a standard USB

wall-charger.

Tip: While the Batt-Stick is charging, the LEDs show the charge level and one LED flashes.

3. To see the power level of the Batt-Stick, remove the USB connector from the USB charging

socket, then press the ON button. The LEDs light up to show the power level.

4. When the Batt-Stick is charged, install the Batt-Stick into the TomTom Bandit.

Charging the TomTom Bandit using the optional power cable

1. Open the connector cap on the back of the Batt-Stick.

Tip: You don't have to remove the Batt-Stick from the TomTom Bandit.

2. Connect the power cable to the Batt-Stick connector and to a USB socket. You can see the battery power level on the STATUS screen in the SETTINGS menu.

Inserting a memory card

The photos you take and the videos you record are stored on a microSD card that is located in the Batt-Stick. Use a microSD card that is a Class 10 standard or higher. Go to tomtom.com/support for a list of approved compatible microSD cards.

Note: If you insert a microSD card that is too slow to work with your TomTom Bandit, the TomTom Bandit shows you a message and you are asked to use a compatible microSD card.

Tip: MicroSD cards can degrade over time, and performance may decrease as the microSD card fills up. To maintain performance, you should regularly format your microSD card.

1. Remove the Batt-Stick from the TomTom Bandit.

2. Insert the microSD card into the memory card slot in the Batt-Stick.

Important: The microSD card must be inserted with the contacts facing up.

3. Install the Batt-Stick into the TomTom Bandit.

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 in the Camera settings menu.

When you first switch on your TomTom Bandit, 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 your TomTom Bandit to the internet or to the Mobile app to set it up for first use.

Installing the basic mount

The basic mount kit lets you mount your TomTom Bandit on a helmet or other flat or slightly curved surface. Flat and curved basic mounts are supplied.

Tip: Additional mounts are available as accessories. Tip: To install your TomTom Bandit on handlebars, use the optional bike mount. Tip: You can also install your TomTom Bandit upside down. Set the ROTATION image setting to

180 to turn the image 180 degrees.

1. Before you install a mount, find the best position for your TomTom Bandit.

Attach the mount only to a smooth and hard surface. The mount won't securely attach to porous, textured or soft surfaces.

To mount the TomTom Bandit at different angles and on the left or right side of a helmet, you can turn the TomTom Bandit's base more than 180 degrees around the body.

Tip: Use the Mobile app live viewfinder to set the TomTom Bandit to the correct view.

2. Clean the area where you want to install the basic mount. Wax, oil, dirt and moisture reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond. Make sure that

the area is completely dry.

3. Make sure the mount is aligned in the correctly direction then, in dry, room-temperature conditions, attach the mount. Push the mount firmly down on to the surface.

The mount won't securely attach if you install it in damp and cold conditions.

4. Wait 24 hours for the adhesive to cure.

5. Install the TomTom Bandit on the mount. Make sure the TomTom Bandit is secure.

Important: Make sure your TomTom Bandit is secure before you start every activity. Regularly check the security of the mount. If the activity involves shocks or vibration, use a lanyard to prevent loss of the TomTom Bandit if the mount fails.

Installing the 360 pitch mount

The 360 pitch mount kit lets you mount your TomTom Bandit on a helmet or other flat or slightly curved surface. Flat and curved mount bases are supplied. Once installed, you can easily adjust the direction and angle of your TomTom Bandit.

Tip: Additional mounts are available as accessories. Tip: To install your TomTom Bandit on handlebars, use the optional bike mount.

Tip: You can also install your TomTom Bandit upside down. Set the ROTATION image setting to 180 to turn the image 180 degrees.

1. Before you install a mount, find the best position for your TomTom Bandit.

Attach the mount only to a smooth and hard surface. The mount won't securely attach to porous, textured or soft surfaces.

To install the TomTom Bandit at different angles and on the left or right side of a helmet, you can turn the TomTom Bandit's base more than 180 degrees around the TomTom Bandit body.

Tip: Use the Mobile app live viewfinder to set the TomTom Bandit to the correct view.

2. Clean the area where you want to install the mount.

Wax, oil, dirt and moisture reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond. Make sure that the area is completely dry.

3. In dry, room-temperature conditions, attach the mount base. Push the mount base firmly down

on to the surface. The mount base won't securely attach if you install it in damp and cold conditions.

4. Wait 24 hours for the adhesive to cure.

5. Install the 360 pitch mount on the mount base. Push down the TomTom Bandit plate to lock the

pitch mount on the base.

6. Install the TomTom Bandit on the 360 pitch mount. Make sure the TomTom Bandit is secure.

7. Adjust the position of the TomTom Bandit, then push the pitch mount lever to the closed

position to lock the pitch mount.

Tip: Use the Mobile app live viewfinder to set the TomTom Bandit to the correct view. Important: Make sure your TomTom Bandit is secure before you start every activity. Regularly

check the security of the mount. If the activity involves shocks or vibration, use a lanyard to prevent loss of the TomTom Bandit if the mount fails.

Switching your TomTom Bandit on and off

Your TomTom Bandit can be on, off, or in standby. You can only switch the TomTom Bandit on and off using the buttons on the TomTom Bandit.

Switching on your TomTom Bandit

Press the START button at the back of the TomTom Bandit for 2 seconds to switch your TomTom Bandit on. The TomTom logo is shown, and the red LEDs flash and you hear the start-up sound. If no microSD card is inserted into the Batt-Stick, you are asked to insert a memory card so that the TomTom Bandit can switch on.

If the TomTom Bandit is in standby mode, press the control button to wake up the TomTom Bandit.

The TomTom Bandit stays on during the following conditions:

 The TomTom Bandit is recording a video or you are taking photos.  You are using the screen to set-up the TomTom Bandit.  You are operating the TomTom Bandit from your mobile phone using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Switching off your TomTom Bandit

Press the STOP button at the front of the TomTom Bandit for 2 seconds to switch it off. The red LEDs flash and you hear the shut-down sound.

The TomTom Bandit will automatically shut down if the battery power becomes too low.

Standby

To save power the TomTom Bandit automatically switches to standby after a few minutes if it's not being used.

You can wake up the TomTom Bandit by pressing the control button, using the remote control, or using the Mobile app. If you press the START button, the TomTom Bandit will start recording or taking photos, depending on the mode you have set.

The TomTom Bandit switches off after two hours in standby.

Recording

Your TomTom Bandit has separate START and STOP buttons, both on the TomTom Bandit and on the remote control. Separate buttons make it easy to start recording, add video highlights and stop recording because the function of the buttons is always the same.

Start recording

When your TomTom Bandit is switched on or in standby mode, press the START button to start recording in your currently selected mode, for example video recording or photo burst. You can also start recording using the optional remote control, or using the Mobile app.

You hear a beep sound when recording starts, then the red LEDs in the START and STOP buttons flash continuously.

Press the START button again to manually highlight your video.

Stop recording

Press the STOP button to stop recording and go back to standby mode. You can also stop recording using the optional remote control, or using the Mobile app.

You hear a beep sound when recording stops, and the red LEDs in the START and STOP buttons stop flashing.

Video highlights

Highlights are added to your video while you are recording. A highlight marks an exciting part of your action video, for example high speed, a jump or even a beautiful view that you might like to view later and add to your video story. A video can contain many highlights.

The highlights let you easily playback your video, create your video story and share your video using the Mobile app or Bandit Studio. Your highlights are shown separately from the video they are in. Each single highlight marks a 6 second length of video.

The highlights are added to your video using inputs from built-in sensors, external sensors, or manually, to highlight the most exciting parts of the action. The highlights from built-in and external sensors are added automatically.

Tip: You can also add highlights to your video when you view it in the Mobile app or Bandit Studio, and you can adjust the position and duration of a highlight.

The following highlights and their symbols are used:

Speed.

G-force.

Maximum acceleration.

Maximum deceleration.

Maximum rotation.

Maximum vertical speed.

Heart rate from a heart rate monitor.

Manual highlight.

Getting started

Your TomTom Bandit

Before you start making videos, it's a good idea to charge your TomTom Bandit, then download any software updates and download QuickGPSfix.

Updating your camera software

You can update your camera software and QuickGPSfix using the Mobile app or Bandit Studio.

Note: QuickGPSfix helps your TomTom Bandit get a GPS fix and find your location quickly.

Battery life

When the battery is fully charged, your TomTom Bandit can be used for up to three hours of recordings with GPS reception. The video resolution and frame rate used to record videos also affects battery life: a recording at a higher resolution or frame rate will use more power.

The TomTom Bandit enters standby mode when it has not be used for a short time. After two hours the TomTom Bandit automatically switches off.

TomTom Bandit Mobile app

You can download the TomTom Bandit Mobile app for free from your usual app store or by going to

tomtom.com/cam.

To learn more, go to Mobile App in this guide.

Connecting your TomTom Bandit to your smartphone

To learn more, go to Phone settings in this guide.

TomTom Bandit Studio

You can download Bandit Studio for free by going to tomtom.com/cam.

To learn more, go to Bandit Studio in this guide.

About your TomTom Bandit

Your TomTom Bandit is a modular construction that is easily disassembled so you can swap parts, for example to install a new Batt-Stick or replace the lens cover.

1. Batt-Stick 1900 mAh.

2. Battery power indicator. With the Batt-Stick removed, press the ON button to see the battery

level.

3. USB 3.0 connector for charging and data transfer.

4. ON, START and manual highlighting button.

5. Connector with cap for optional power cable and external audio cable.

6. Attachment for a lanyard.

7. Control button to move up, down, left or right to other screens on the TomTom Bandit 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

TomTom Bandit 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 TomTom Bandit deep underwater.

8. Screen.

9. STOP and OFF button.

10. Lens cover.

The standard white lens cover is splash-proof (IPX7). If you want to use the TomTom Bandit in water or underwater to depths down to 40 m (5 ATM), or for activities on the water surface, for example surfing, install the optional Dive (IPX8) black lens cover.

11. Rotatable mount rings with quick-release.

12. Lens (a lens cover must always be fitted to protect the lens).

What's on the screen

Camera Status screen

The Camera Status screen is shown when you are not recording videos or photos. This screen shows the mode and the specific settings you have selected.

Mode screen

The Mode screen lets you choose the mode you want to use. The modes are Photo, Video, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, and Cinematic.

Recording screen

The Recording screen is shown when you are recording a video or taking

photos. The screen shows you the remaining time you can still record, and

the time you have already recorded, or the number of photos taken.

Settings screen

The Settings screen lets you change the settings for the selected mode and the general settings for the TomTom Bandit.

Selecting Status will show you the status of the TomTom Bandit.

Video and Photo settings

For each Video and Photo mode you can set different settings to customize the video or photo. For example, you can set the frame rate, the lens angle, and the scene.

General settings

The General settings set the options for the TomTom Bandit, for example Language, Units and Sound.

This icon shows the number of GPS satellites that have been located. 4 bars are required to fix the camera's GPS location.

This icon shows that a Heart Rate Monitor is connected to your TomTom Bandit.

This icon shows that a memory card is inserted.

The battery status icon.

This icon shows that the video or photo image is rotated 180 degrees.

This icon shows that the camera exposure is set to Bright or Night.

The TomTom Bandit screen lets you select the type of video or photo you want to record, and lets you change the settings for each video and photo mode. You move to other screens using the control button by doing the following:

TomTom Bandit 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 TomTom Bandit deep underwater.

You can see the following screens:

Icons on the screen show the status of various camera features and connected sensors.

Icons shown on the screen

The following icons on the screen show the status of various camera features and connected sensors:

This symbol shows that the camera is in flight mode.

This symbol shows that an external microphone is connected to your TomTom Bandit.

This symbol shows that a remote control is connected to your TomTom Bandit.