TomTom Bandit Action Camera Reference Guide

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 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...

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 Install updates directly to your TomTom Bandit from the Mobile app. 
 Transfer updates to your Batt-Stick from Bandit Studio, then install the Batt-Stick in your 
TomTom Bandit. 
 
Install updates using the Mobile app 
1. Connect your smartphone to your TomTom Bandit using Wi-Fi. 
2. Open the Bandit Mobile app. 
If an update is available it is transferred to your TomTom Bandit in the background. When the 
update is ready to install you see a message on the app. 
Tip: To see if your TomTom...

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Tip: You can use the TomTom micro-fibre camera bag to clean the lens and lens cover. 
 Do not expose your camera to strong chemicals such as petrol, cleaning solvents, acetone, 
alcohol, or insect repellents. Chemicals can damage the cameras seals, case, and finish. 
 After using your camera in water, rinse your TomTom Bandit with clean water and dry it with a 
soft cloth. On the Batt-Stick, open the external contact cap and dry both the contacts and the 
cap.  
Deleting videos and photos, and...

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You see two metrics which vary depending on which mode you are using. The text underneath each 
metric shows which information is currently being displayed. 
Some examples of metrics available: 
 SD card - minutes remaining at the top of the screen, minutes already recorded shown at the 
bottom of the screen. 
 Speed mode - maximum speed shown at the top of the screen, current speed at the bottom of 
the screen. 
 Heart rate - maximum heart rate shown at the top of the screen, current heart...

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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...

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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 wont 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...

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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 wont 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. 
 
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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. 
 
Using the bike mount 
The optional bike mount kit lets you mount your TomTom Bandit on the handlebars of a bike or 
other tube-shaped component of a similar size....

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  Using the optional remote control 
The remote control can be used to start and stop recording, and to 
manually add highlights  to your 
video. Use the remote control when you cant easily or safely reach your TomTom Bandit. 
You can hold the remote control in your hand, or you can attach it to a place you can easily reach. 
Note : The remote uses Bluetooth Smart to connect to your TomTom Bandit, and can only be used 
with one TomTom Bandit at a time.  
Connecting the remote control 
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From the...

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Remote control straps and mounts 
The remote control wrist strap fits over a bare wrist. The strap extension can be used to make the 
wrist strap longer so it fits over the arm of a winter coat, for example during snow sports. The 
straps can also be used to secure the remote control to a handle bar, a selfie stick, or any suitable 
location. 
Note: The remote control is splash-proof and should not be submerged in water. 
Changing the battery in the remote control 
The remote control uses a...