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TomTom RIDER
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Chapter 1 What’s in the box What’s in the box a Your TomTom RIDER 1. Touchscreen 2. On/Off button 3. Docking connector 4. Memory card (SD card) slot 5. USB connector 6. Charging connector 7. Reset button h A memory card (SD i Mounting kit: card) containing the Holder, Handlebar application and maps Mount, Handlebar Adaptor, Mirror Mount, Adhesive Mount and the adhesive pad j Screws and Allen keys k Battery cable for the mounting kit l Home charger, with m TomTom RIDER international case a
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n USB cable o CD for Microsoft Windows® or Apple Macintosh®. p Bluetooth™ headset q Helmet headset module and headset cable r Standard headset s Screen cloth t Documentation pack u Your product code card • • • 4 • • •
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Chapter 2 Before you start... Before you start... Backup your TomTom RIDER It’s always a good idea to make a backup of the contents of your TomTom RIDER. You can make a backup using TomTom HOME. For more information about TomTom HOME, see Using TomTom HOME on page 65. Secure your TomTom RIDER Set a password for your TomTom RIDER so that only you can use it. Every time you start your RIDER you will have to enter your password. To set your password, run your RIDER using TomTom HOME. From the
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You can now set the password for your RIDER. You can also set your name and address, which will then be shown when your RIDER starts up. Take care of your TomTom RIDER It is important to take care of your RIDER and to clean it correctly. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your RIDER; do not use any liquid cleaners. • If your RIDER gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth. • Do not open the casing of your RIDER under any circumstances. Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate your warra
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Chapter 3 Using your TomTom RIDER Using your TomTom RIDER Switching on 1. Open the compartment on the bottom of your TomTom RIDER. 2. Push the memory card into the memory card slot. 3. Press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds, or until your TomTom RIDER starts. The first time you switch on your TomTom RIDER, it may take up to 20 seconds to start. To switch off your TomTom RIDER, press and hold the On/ Off button for 2 seconds. Setting up First, you have to answer a few questions to set u
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position, make sure that you are in an open place without tall buildings or trees around you. Your RIDER does not transmit your location, so others cannot use it to track you while you are driving. Note: Before driving with your TomTom RIDER, we recommend that you charge it fully using the home charger. TomTom RIDER uses a GPS receiver to locate your current position. For more information about GPS, see How does navigation work? on page 67. Bluetooth headset module 1. Indicators 2. Volume co
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To turn your Bluetooth headset module off, press and hold the On/Off button until the red indicator flashes 4 times. If you did not establish a Bluetooth connection between your Bluetooth headset module and your TomTom RIDER when you first turned your RIDER on, you can establish the connection at any time. From the Main Menu, tap Change Preferences. Tap Connect to headset and follow the instructions to establish the connection. • • • 9 • • •
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Chapter 4 Mounting TomTom RIDER on Mounting TomTomRIDER on your motorcycle Where should I mount my TomTom RIDER? When you choose where to mount your device, think about the following: • The mounting options available • The most comfortable position Spend some time thinking about where to mount your TomTom RIDER on your motorcycle. Not all mounts are suitable for all bikes. It should be in a position where you can see it easily and where it does not block your vision. Warning: The Adhesive Mou
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2. Wrap the piece of rubber provided around the handlebars to make the handlebars thick enough for the Handlebar Mount. Cut the piece of rubber to adjust the thickness. Note: The piece of rubber helps prevent vibration and stops the Handlebar Mount from slipping while you are driving. 3. Place the Handlebar Mount around the handlebars and over the piece of rubber. 4. Screw the Handlebar mount together tightly using the Allen key provided. 5. Screw the Holder to the Handlebar Mount using fo
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To use this mount, follow these steps: 1. Carefully remove the bolts that hold the grip in place. Do not remove the grip from the handlebars. 2. Place the Handlebar Adaptor over the bolt holes. 3. Use the extra-long bolts provided to attach the Handlebar Adaptor and the grip to the handlebars. Use an Allen key (not provided) to tighten the bolts. 4. Attach the Handlebar Mount to the Handlebar Adapter. Follow steps 2 - 4 in the section Handlebar Mount above. You can now place your TomTom RIDE
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Note: The washers help to prevent the mirror mount from moving or from being damaged. Select the diameter of the washers according to the diameter of the bolt hole. 3. Screw the wing mirror back into place. The wing mirror holds the Mirror Mount in place. Note: If you have only the bolt holes for a wing mirror, use one of the bolts provided to hold the Mirror Mount in place. Select the diameter of the bolt according to the diameter of the bolt hole. 4. Screw the Adhesive Mount to the Mirror
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Attach this mount only to a part of your motorcycle that is strong enough to hold the mount, the Holder and your RIDER. Note: It is very difficult to remove the Adhesive Mount. Think carefully about where you want to attach the Adhesive Mount. Clean the position you have chosen thoroughly and make sure that you remove any grease or dirt. To use this mount, follow these steps: 1. Attach the adhesive pad to the Adhesive Mount. 2. Press and hold the Adhesive Mount in the position you have cho
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3. Close the Holder. Make sure that your RIDER is held firmly in place. You are now ready to make your first journey with your TomTom RIDER. Battery cable The battery cable can optionally be used to power and charge your TomTom RIDER from your motorcycle battery. Note: If you are unsure about setting up the battery cable, consult your local motorcycle garage. Connect the battery cable connector to the power connector on the holder. Connect the red battery cable to the switched positive 12 vo
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Chapter 5 Making your first journey Making your first journey Planning a route with TomTom RIDER is very simple. To plan your first route, follow the steps below. Note: You should always plan your journeys before you start driving. It is dangerous to plan routes when you are already moving. 1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu. 2. Tap Navigate to... For your first journey, we will navigate to an address. 3. Tap Address. When you enter an address, you can choose from four options: • City
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• Crossing or intersection - tap this button to set your destination as the point where two streets meet. For your first journey, we will enter an exact address. 4. Tap Street and house number. 5. Start to type the name of the town where you want to go. As you type, the names of the towns that match what you have typed are shown. When your destination is shown in the list, tap the name of the town to set the destination. 6. Start to type the name of the street. As with the name of the town, t
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Tap YES to enter an arrival time. RIDER shows you whether you will arrive on time. For more information, see Arrival times on page 19. The route is then calculated by your TomTom RIDER. 9. When the route has been calculated, tap Done. TomTom RIDER will immediately start guiding you to your destination with spoken instructions and visual instructions on the screen. You should plan your route before you start driving. It is not possible to plan the route in this much detail once you start movi
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You will arrive 19 minutes late. If the estimated arrival time is later than the time you entered, it is shown in red. When would I enter an arrival time? If you have an appointment, you can enter the time of your appointment as your arrival time and you will know in advance if you are going to be on time. What are the other navigation options? When you tap Navigate to..., you can set your destination in many ways, not just by entering the address. The other options are listed below: Tap this
