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 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:  
						

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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 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.  
Your TomTom Bandit  
						

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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 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).   
						

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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 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: 
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. 
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 icon shows the number of GPS satellites that have been located. 4 
bars are required to fix the cameras 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.  
						

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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. 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 computers 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 dont 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.   
						

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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 performance may decrease as the microSD card 
fills up. To maintain performance, you should regularly format your microSD card. 
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 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.  
Video and Photo modes and settings 
Each video and photo mode has its own settings.  
TomTom Bandit modes 
Select a mode directly on the TomTom Bandit or from the Mobile App. When you have selected a 
mode you can change the video or photo settings for the mode. 
 
Video  
Normal high-quality video mode.  
						

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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 the 
normal frame rate.  
You can choose the interval between recording. Time-lapse recording 
stops when the battery level is low, when the memory card is full or when 
you press the STOP button. 
No audio or sensor information is recorded during a time-lapse video, but 
GPS information is recorded at the start of the video if a signal is 
available. 
 
Cinematic  
CINEMATIC is the highest resolution mode, capturing video at 4K or 2.7K. 
For normal use, you should find that 1080p offers sufficiently high quality 
video. 
 
Photo  
Photo mode has the following options: 
 Normal - For taking a single photo. 
 Burst - For taking a series of photos in a very short time. 
 
Video settings 
Each video mode has its own settings. You can change settings directly on the TomTom Bandit or by 
using the Mobile App. 
From the Camera Status screen, move down to the SETTINGS menu and select the mode settings for 
your current video mode, for example VIDEO or SLOW MO. Move right, then select the settings you 
want to change. 
Video settings 
Size   1080p at 30 fps 
 1080p at 60 fps 
 720p at 60 fps 
 720p at 120 fps 
View   Wide 
 Normal 
Slo Motion settings 
Size   1080p at 2x speed 
 720p at 4x speed 
 WVGA at 6x speed  
						

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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 SETTINGS menu and select PHOTO. Move right 
to select a mode, for example BURST, then select the settings you want to change. 
NORMAL settings 
Size    16 MP 
BURST settings 
Size   8 MP 
 16 MP 
Burst   Up to 10 photos in 1 s 
 Up to 10 photos in 2 s  
Image settings 
The image settings let you choose the scene lighting and the image rotation. The settings are 
applied to all video or photo modes. 
From the Camera Status screen, move down to the SETTINGS menu and select IMAGE. Move right to 
select one of the following settings: 
Tip: You can only access the image settings on the TomTom Bandit. 
Scene 
 Auto (default) automatically adjusts the camera exposure for the detected lighting conditions. 
 Bright sets the camera exposure for bright lighting conditions. 
 Night sets the camera exposure for low lighting conditions. 
Rotation 
You can choose to rotate the videos and photos your camera makes by 180 degrees. This allows you 
to mount the camera upside down.  
TomTom Bandit status 
From the Camera Status screen, move down to open the SETTINGS screen. Select STATUS then 
move right.  
						

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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 start 
your activity. To automatically update the QuickGPSfix information on your TomTom Bandit, 
connect your TomTom Bandit to the Mobile app. QuickGPSfix information is valid for three days 
after you download it. 
These symbols are used to show the status of QuickGPSfix: 
  
QuickGPSfix on your TomTom Bandit is up-to-date. 
  
QuickGPSfix on your TomTom Bandit is out-of-date. If the QuickGPSfix 
information on your TomTom Bandit is out-of-date, your camera still 
works as usual. It may, however, take longer to get a GPS fix when 
you want to start an activity. 
 Version - the software version number of your TomTom Bandit. You may need this information 
if you contact Customer Support. 
 Serial number - The serial number of your TomTom Bandit.  
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.