TomTom Bandit Action Camera Reference Guide

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3. Turn the cap clockwise to lock the Batt-Stick into the camera. 
 
Unlocking the Batt-Stick 
To put the Batt-Stick in the unlocked position follow these steps: 
1. Hold the Batt-Stick and press the release lever while turning the cap anti-clockwise. 
 
2. When you see a dot and arrow to the left of the release lever the Batt-Stick can be inserted as 
described above. 
 
  
						

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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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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.  
Inserting a memory card  
						

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The photos you take and the videos you record are stored on a microSD card that is located in the 
Batt-Stick. The best way to view your videos, photos and highlights is by using the Mobile app and 
Bandit Studio.  
If you want to make space on your microSD card, you can move your videos and photos from your 
Batt-Stick to your computer and view them later in Bandit Studio. 
1. Remove the Batt-Stick from the TomTom Bandit. 
2. Insert the Batt-Stick USB connector into a USB port on your computer. 
3. On your computer, open a file manager program. 
Your TomTom Bandit appears in your computers file system as a Removable Disk. 
4. Open the DCIM folder to find your videos and photos. 
5. Move your files to your computer. 
Tip: Dont forget to make a back-up of your files. 
6. Install the Batt-Stick in the TomTom Bandit. 
Transferring data from the Batt-Stick  
						

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Bandit Mobile App  
						

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The TomTom Bandit Mobile app is the easy way to view your videos and photos, and to create your 
video story within minutes of the action. 
You can also use the Mobile app to change video and photo modes on your TomTom Bandit, to start 
and stop recording, and to take photos. 
You can use the Mobile app to login to a TomTom MySports account. This allows you to register your 
TomTom Bandit and get software and QuickGPSFix updates. 
Note: You cannot use the TomTom Bandit Mobile app until your TomTom Bandit is connected to 
your smartphone using Wi-Fi. 
You can download the TomTom Bandit Mobile app for free from your usual app store or by going to 
tomtom.com/cam. 
Supported operating systems 
The TomTom Bandit Mobile app is available for Apple iOS7 and higher, and for Android 4.4 and 
higher. 
Important: Because of limitations in some operating systems, not all Mobile app features are 
available on all operating systems.  
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The Mobile app will not start until you have connected your smartphone to your TomTom Bandit 
using Wi-Fi. 
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. 
3. On your smartphone, go to the phones Wi-Fi settings screen then select the TomTom Bandit 
Wi-Fi connection from the network list. 
4. Enter the password shown on the TomTom Bandit screen. 
Your phone connects to the TomTom Bandit. On the TomTom Bandit, the screen shows Con-
nected to device. 
5. Start the Mobile app. 
The Mobile app starts and shows the Viewfinder screen.  
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Login to TomTom MySports and register your TomTom Bandit to get software updates and 
QuickGPSFix updates from TomTom. 
You can login to TomTom MySports with an existing account, or you can create a new account. 
1. Select Preferences in the menu. 
2. Select Log in. 
3. Enter your email address and password of your existing account, or create a new account. 
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your TomTom Bandit and get updates.  
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You can disconnect your TomTom Bandit from the Mobile app in the following ways: 
 On your TomTom Bandit move right to the DISCONNECT screen, then move left to YES. 
 On your Mobile, close the Mobile app. 
The TomTom Bandit Wi-Fi connection is switched off. Your smartphone will revert to a Wi-Fi 
connection available in your area. 
Note: You cannot use the Mobile app when there is no Wi-Fi connection to your TomTom Bandit. 
 
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The TomTom Bandit Mobile app shows the Viewfinder screen when the app starts. 
 
1. Menu button. 
Select this button to open the menu. From the menu you can open the Library, create your 
video story, and change Mobile app preferences. 
2. Live Viewfinder. 
The live viewfinder shows the live image from the TomTom Bandit. Use the image to help you 
frame your video or photo when your TomTom Bandit is mounted out of sight or in a position 
thats difficult to reach. 
Tip: Turn your smartphone to landscape to view the viewfinder in full-screen mode. The video 
and photo settings are not shown in full-screen mode. 
3. Remote Control button. 
Use this button to start and stop the TomTom Bandit. 
4. Video highlighting button. 
Use this button to manually add highlights to your action video. Your highlights let you easily 
create your video story. 
Tip: Automatic highlighting is always on. 
5. Video and photo settings. 
These settings let you change the video and photo modes and settings. 
6. TomTom Bandit information. 
The information shows you the battery level of the Batt-Stick, and the space on the memory 
card.  
Whats on the screen