TomTom Bandit Action Camera Reference Guide

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To install a lens cover, put the lens cover on the TomTom Bandit lens and turn it clockwise until it 
locks. 
 
Important: Store the lens cover in its storage bag when you are not using it. 
Important: To prevent damage to the TomTom Bandit lens, never use the TomTom Bandit without a 
lens cover. 
Important: Clean the lens cover and the lens using a cloth and spray specifically made for cleaning 
camera lenses. 
Important: 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.  
						

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Adding sensors 
About sensors 
Sensors are used by your TomTom Bandit to record data simultaneously with your video files. This 
makes it easier for you to find the highlights in the video when reviewing it. 
Note: Your TomTom Bandit stores all sensor data in the video file. 
The following two types of sensors are available for your TomTom Bandit: 
Built-in sensors 
For more information about built-in sensors, see Sensors in your camera. 
External sensors 
External sensors are external devices that you can link to your TomTom Bandit to provide extra 
information about your activity. 
You can attach an external heart rate monitor using a Bluetooth Smart (BLE) connection. This sensor 
measures your heart rate during your sport or activity. The external TomTom Heart Rate Monitor is 
available as an accessory. 
Your TomTom Bandit connects to external sensors when recording starts. When recording stops the 
sensor is disconnected.  
Sensors in your TomTom Bandit 
Your TomTom Bandit has built-in sensors that record the following metrics: 
  
 
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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The GPS location is also recorded. 
The metrics data are stored with your videos, and can be seen as video highlights in the Mobile app 
or Bandit Studio and added as an overlay to your video story. 
You can also use external sensors, for example a heart-rate monitor, to enhance your action 
metrics. 
An optional external mono microphone can also be connected to your TomTom Bandit.  
The heart rate monitor 
To use the external TomTom Heart Rate Monitor with your TomTom Bandit, do the following: 
1. Attach the monitor to the strap. 
 
2. Attach the strap around your chest, so the monitor sits just above the base of your chest bone. 
Make sure the monitor is the right way up so that the word TomTom is the right way up for 
someone standing in front of you. 
 
Tip: Wet the sensors on the inside of the strap before placing it around your chest. This makes 
it easier for the monitor to pick up your heartbeat. 
3. From the Camera Status screen on your TomTom Bandit, move down to open the SETTINGS 
screen.  
4. Select GENERAL then select CONNECT. 
5. Select SENSORS then move right. 
6. Select HEART, then move right to turn it on. 
7. When you begin an activity, your TomTom Bandit connects to the monitor and you see a heart 
icon at the top of the screen. 
 
The first time your TomTom Bandit tries to connect to your monitor, if it finds more than one 
monitor, your TomTom Bandit doesnt know which monitor to connect to. Move to a place where 
there are no other monitors within range of your TomTom Bandit. 
When you have connected to your monitor once, your TomTom Bandit always reconnects to your 
monitor.  
						

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You can also use the external Heart Rate Monitor with other Bluetooth® Smart Ready devices and 
apps. See the documentation that comes with your product or app for more information. 
To change the CR2032 battery on the monitor, use a coin to open the back of the monitor. The 
battery must be recycled or disposed of according to local laws and regulations. 
Note: The TomTom Heart Rate Monitor is not waterproof.  
						

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About recording videos 
You can use your TomTom Bandit to record videos in the following modes: 
 VIDEO - Use this mode to record normal high-quality videos. 
 SLOW MO - This mode records slow-motion videos at high-quality. 
 TIMELAPSE - This mode creates videos from time-lapse recordings taken at set intervals. 
 CINEMATIC - Very high quality video mode for the video specialist. 
You can select the mode using the control button on the TomTom Bandit, or you can use the Mobile 
app. 
Each video mode has its own range of settings.  
Recording a video 
You can start and stop a video recording either directly from the TomTom Bandit, or by using the 
remote control, or from the Mobile app. 
Tip: You can also manually add highlights to your video. 
Note: If your TomTom Bandit is connected to the Mobile app, you can only use the app to change 
TomTom Bandit settings. 
Record a video using only the TomTom Bandit or the remote control 
1. Press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or remote control. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps and the red LEDs flash to show that recording has started.  
 The TomTom Bandit screen shows the recording time and the video mode. 
Tip: Move right on the TomTom Bandit screen to see the time remaining that you can video. 
The time remaining depends on the space available on the microSD card, and the video mode 
you are using. 
2. When videoing, press the START button to manually add highlights to your video. 
3. Press the STOP button to stop the recording. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps and the red LEDs stop flashing.  
4. Edit and upload your videos using the Mobile app or Bandit Studio. 
Record a video using the Mobile app 
1. Connect the Mobile app to your TomTom Bandit. 
2. Press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or the record button in the Mobile app. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps and the red LEDs flash to show recording has started.  
 The TomTom Bandit screen shows the recoding time and the video mode. 
3. When videoing, press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or the highlight button on the 
app to manually add highlights to your video. 
4. Press the STOP button on the TomTom Bandit or the record button in the Mobile app to stop the 
recording. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps and the red LEDs stop flashing.  
5. Edit and upload your videos using the Mobile app.  
Recording videos  
						

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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. 
 
Adding a manual highlight 
You can add a highlight manually to your video when something exciting or memorable happens, 
either before or after the event. 
Manually highlight your video when something happens that automatic highlighting might not 
detect, for example a beautiful view, the high point of a walk or being with your friends. 
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.  
						

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To manually add a highlight while recording a video, press the START button on the TomTom Bandit 
or the remote control, or the highlight button on the Mobile app. 
 
If you are using the TomTom Bandit without the Mobile app, when you have manually added a 
highlight, the screen shows a star symbol and the message New highlight.  
						

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About taking photos 
You can use your TomTom Bandit to take photos in the following modes: 
 Normal - A single photo is taken. 
 Burst - A series of photos are taken in a very short time. 
You can select the mode using the control button on the TomTom Bandit, or you can use the Mobile 
app. 
Each photo mode has its own range of settings. 
Photo Mode Summary 
Mode Resolution Capture rate Field of view 
NORMAL 16 MP Single photo Wide 
BURST 16 MP 
10 photos in 1 s 
10 photos in 2 s Wide 
BURST 8 MP 
10 photos in 1 s 
10 photos in 2 s Wide 
Photos are saved in JPEG format.  
Taking single photos 
You can take a photo either directly from the TomTom Bandit, or by using the remote control, or 
from the Mobile app. 
To take single photos, select NORMAL mode, either directly on the TomTom Bandit or from the 
Mobile app. 
Note: If your TomTom Bandit is connected to the Mobile app, you can only use the app to change 
TomTom Bandit settings. 
Take a photo using only the TomTom Bandit or the remote control 
1. Select NORMAL photo settings on the TomTom Bandit. 
2. Press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or remote control. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps and the red LEDs flash to show that a photo is being taken. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps again when the photo is saved. 
 The TomTom Bandit screen shows the number of photos taken. 
Tip: Move right on the TomTom Bandit screen to see the time remaining that you can video or 
how many photos you can take. The time remaining depends on the space available on the 
microSD card, and the photo mode you are using. 
3. Edit and upload your photos using the Mobile app or Bandit Studio. 
Take a photo using the Mobile app 
1. Connect the Mobile app to your TomTom Bandit. 
2. Select Single photo on the Mobile app. 
3. Press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or the record button in the Mobile app. 
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 The TomTom Bandit beeps and the red LEDs flash to show that a photo is being taken. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps again when the photo is saved. 
4. Edit and upload your photos using the Mobile app.  
Taking burst photos 
You can take burst photos either directly from the TomTom Bandit, or by using the remote control, 
or from the Mobile app. 
To take burst photos, select BURST mode, either directly on the TomTom Bandit or from the Mobile 
app. 
Note: If your TomTom Bandit is connected to the Mobile app, you can only use the app to change 
TomTom Bandit settings. 
Take burst photos using only the TomTom Bandit or the remote control 
1. Press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or remote control. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps and the red LEDs flash to show that photos are being taken. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps again when the photos are saved. 
 The TomTom Bandit screen shows the number of photos taken. 
Tip: Move right on the TomTom Bandit screen to see the time remaining that you can video. 
The time remaining depends on the space available on the microSD card, and the photo mode 
you are using. 
2. Edit and upload your photos using the Mobile app or Bandit Studio. 
Take burst photos using the Mobile app 
1. Connect the Mobile app to your TomTom Bandit. 
2. Press the START button on the TomTom Bandit or the record button in the Mobile app. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps and the red LEDs flash to show that photos are being taken. 
 The TomTom Bandit beeps again when the photos are saved. 
3. Edit and upload your photos using the Mobile app.  
						

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About settings 
Note: You can also change settings using the Mobile App on your smartphone. 
To change settings that you use frequently such as the TomTom Bandit mode, move left from the 
Camera Status screen.  
To access other settings that you may need to change less frequently, use the Settings menu. These 
settings determine the overall behaviour of your TomTom Bandit, and are used to adjust the mode 
settings for each photo and video mode. 
From the Camera Status screen, move down to open the SETTINGS menu. The Settings menu has 
the following items: 
 VIDEO or PHOTO - Use these settings to adjust the mode settings for the Photo or Video mode 
you have selected. 
 GENERAL - These settings determine the overall behaviour of your camera 
 STATUS - This screen shows you the general status of your camera.  
About Bluetooth 
Your TomTom Bandit uses the Bluetooth 4.0 specification for Bluetooth Smart, which is also known 
as Bluetooth Low Energy or BLE. 
BLE is used for the following: 
1. Connections to external sensors that support BLE. 
2. Connection to the remote control. 
3. Waking up the TomTom Bandit using the remote control. 
4. Using your smartphone to switch the TomTom Bandits Wi-Fi connection on when the TomTom 
Bandit is not connected and is not easily accessible. (Apple iOS only.) 
Note: On the TomTom Bandit, Bluetooth is always switched on. 
 
About Wi-Fi 
What is Wi-Fi used for? 
Wi-Fi is used to connect your TomTom Bandit to your smartphone. The Mobile app uses the Wi-Fi 
connection for the viewfinder, video and photo play back, creation of your video story, and for 
sharing your media. 
Switching Wi-Fi on 
Tip: For iOS only. If your smartphone is Bluetooth Smart (BLE) capable, Wi-Fi is switched on and 
off automatically by the Mobile app. Wi-Fi is also switched off when it isnt used for a while. 
Follow these steps to connect your TomTom Bandit to your smartphone, and start the Mobile app: 
1. Switch on your TomTom Bandit. 
2. From the Camera Status screen, move up to turn on the TomTom Bandits Wi-Fi connection. 
The name of the Wi-Fi connection and the password are shown on the screen. 
Settings