TomTom Bandit Action Camera Reference Guide

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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...

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Speed. 
  
 
G-force. 
  
 
Maximum acceleration. 
  
 
Maximum deceleration. 
  
 
Maximum rotation. 
  
 
Maximum vertical speed. 
  
 
Heart rate from a heart rate monitor. 
  
 
Manual highlight.  

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Getting started 
Before you start making videos, its 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...

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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...

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Whats on the screen 
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: 
 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...

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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.  
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....

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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...

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Slow Motion  
Videos are recorded at a multiple of the normal frame rate (2x, 4x, or 8x), 
but the video is saved with the normal frame rate (30 fps) for playback, 
which results in slow motion video.  
Audio and sensor data are also recorded in the slow motion mode. The 
available slow motion rate depends on the video resolution you choose. 
 
Timelapse  
When in TIMELAPSE MODE, the TomTom Bandit records a time-lapse video 
directly as a video recording at the currently set resolution and at...

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View   Wide 
 Normal 
Cinematic settings 
Size    4k at 15 fps 
 2.7k at 30 fps 
Timelapse settings 
Size   4k at 15 fps 
 4k at 30 fps 
 1080p at 15 fps 
 1080p at 30 fps 
Interval   1s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 60s  
Photo settings 
Use the photo settings to select a photo mode. Once a mode has been chosen, you can then select 
settings for that photo mode. You can change settings directly on the TomTom Bandit or by using 
the Mobile App. 
From the Camera Status screen, move down to the...

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The status screen shows the following information: 
 Battery - the battery power left on your TomTom Bandit. Charge the Batt-Stick if the power is 
low. 
 Storage - the amount of free space available on your TomTom Bandit.  
Tip: If you are running out of space, connect the Batt-Stick to your computer and transfer 
some files. 
 QuickGPS - the status of the QuickGPSfix information on your TomTom Bandit.  
QuickGPSfix helps your TomTom Bandit find your precise location quickly so that you can...