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Changing the way you are warned 
To change the way you are warned about speed cameras, select Sounds & Warnings in the Settings 
menu. 
 
You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of cameras and safety hazards. 
You can choose to be warned, warned only if you are speeding, or never warned. 
To switch off all warnings, switch off Speed cameras & hazards.  
Reporting a new speed camera 
If you pass a new speed camera that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly. The 
speed camera is saved on your device automatically and also sent to other users. 
Note: To report a speed camera, you must be connected to TomTom services and logged in to 
your TomTom account. 
You can report a speed camera in the following ways: 
Using the speed panel to report a speed camera 
1. Select the speed camera symbol on the speed panel in the guidance view. 
You see a message thanking you for reporting the camera. 
Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. 
 
Using the quick menu to report a speed camera 
1. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view. 
2. Select Report Speed Camera from the pop-up menu. 
You see a message thanking you for adding the camera. 
Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. 
 
Confirm or remove a mobile speed camera 
You can confirm the presence of a mobile speed camera or remove a mobile speed camera if it is no 
longer present. 
Just after you pass a mobile speed camera, in the route bar you are asked if the camera was still 
there. 
 Select Yes if the mobile speed camera is still there. 
 Select No if the mobile speed camera has been removed. 
Your selection is sent to TomTom. We collect reports from many users to determine if the camera 
warning should be kept or removed.  
Updating locations for cameras and hazards 
The locations of speed cameras can change frequently. New cameras can also appear without 
warning and the locations for other hazards, such as accident blackspots, may also change.  
						

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When connected to TomTom services, your TomTom Rider receives all camera updates for fixed and 
mobile camera locations in real time. You do not need to do anything to receive updates – they are 
sent to your Rider automatically.  
						

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About danger zones and risk zones 
The Danger Zones service warns you about danger zones and risk zones on your route when you are 
in France. 
Since 3rd January 2012, it has been illegal to receive warnings about the position of fixed or mobile 
speed cameras when you are driving in France. To be compliant with this change in French law, 
speed camera locations are no longer reported but instead areas of danger are indicated as danger 
zones and risk zones. 
Important: Outside of France, you receive warnings about speed cameras. Inside France, you 
receive warnings about danger zones and risk zones. When you cross the border, the type of warning 
you receive changes. 
A danger zone is a zone specified by French law. A risk zone is a temporary danger zone reported by 
users. The Danger Zones service warns you about both danger zones and risk zones in the same way. 
Danger zones and risk zones may or may not contain one or more speed cameras or a range of other 
driving hazards: 
 Specific locations are not available and a danger zone icon is shown instead as you approach the 
zone. 
 The minimum length of the zone depends on the road type and is 300 m for roads in built-up 
areas, 2000 m (2 km) for secondary roads and 4000 m (4 km) for motorways. 
 The location of one or more speed cameras, if any, can be at any point within the zone. 
 If two danger zones are close to each other, the warnings can be merged into a single longer 
zone. 
Information about the location of zones is continually updated by TomTom and other users and 
frequently sent to your Rider so that you always have the latest information. You can also 
contribute by reporting new risk zone locations. 
To get TomTom services on your Rider, you must be connected to TomTom services and logged in to 
a TomTom account. 
Note: You cannot remove a danger zone or a risk zone. 
Note: TomTom services are not available on all Rider devices. 
Note: Some TomTom services might not be available in your current location. 
 
Crossing into another area or country 
When you drive into an area or country that does not permit speed camera warnings, your Rider 
switches the speed cameras service off. You will not receive speed cameras warnings in those areas 
or countries. 
Some areas or countries permit limited speed camera warnings, for example only warnings for fixed 
cameras, or warnings for risk zones. Your Rider automatically switches to give limited warnings 
when you cross into those areas or countries.  
Danger zone and risk zone warnings 
Warnings are given 10 seconds before you reach a danger zone or risk zone. You are warned in 
several ways: 
Danger Zones  
						

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 A symbol is shown in the route bar and on your route on the map. 
 Your distance to the start of the zone is shown in the route bar.  
 The speed limit in the zone is shown in the route bar. 
 You hear a warning sound as you get near the start of the zone. 
 While you are approaching a zone or driving in a zone, your speed is monitored. If you drive 
more than 5 km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns red. If you drive less than 5 
km/h or 3 mph over the speed limit the route bar turns orange. 
 While you are driving in a zone your distance to the end of the zone is shown in the route bar. 
Warning sounds are played for these types of zones: 
Symbol shown on 
map 
Symbol shown in 
route bar 
Description 
   
Danger zone - this type of warning is only given in 
France. 
You are warned at the start and end of the danger 
zone. 
   
Risk zone - this type of warning is only given in 
France. 
You are warned at the start and end of the risk 
zone. 
You can change the way you are warned about danger and risk zones.  
Changing the way you are warned 
To change the way you are warned about danger zones, select Sounds & Warnings in the Settings 
menu. 
 
You can then set how you want to be warned for the different types of zones. You can choose to be 
warned, warned only if you are speeding, or never warned. 
To switch off all warnings, switch off Danger zones & hazards.  
Reporting a risk zone 
If you pass a new temporary risk zone that you were not warned about, you can report it instantly. 
Note: To report a risk zone, you must be connected to TomTom services and logged in to your 
TomTom account. 
If a new temporary risk zone is reported directly before or after an existing risk or danger zone, 
then the new zone is added to the existing zone. The risk zone is saved on your device automatically 
and also sent to other users. A reported risk zone stays on your device for three hours. 
If enough Danger Zones users report a new risk zone, that zone may become a danger zone and be 
available for all subscribers. 
You can report a risk zone in the following ways: 
Using the speed panel to report a risk zone 
1. Select the risk zone symbol on the speed panel in the guidance view. 
You see a message thanking you for reporting the zone.  
						

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Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a camera, select Cancel in the message. 
 
Using the quick menu to report a risk zone 
1. Select the current location symbol or the speed panel in the guidance view. 
2. Select Report Risk Zone from the pop-up menu. 
You see a message thanking you for adding the risk zone. 
Tip: If you make a mistake when reporting a risk zone, select Cancel in the message. 
 
Updating locations for danger zones and risk zones 
The locations of danger zones and risk zones can change frequently. New zones can also appear 
without warning. 
Your TomTom Rider receives all zone updates in real time. You do not need to do anything to 
receive updates – they are sent to your Rider automatically.  
						

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Appearance 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. 
 
On this screen, you can change these settings: 
 Display 
Select Display to change the appearance of the display. 
 Route bar 
Select Route bar to change the information you see in the route bar. 
 Guidance view 
Select Guidance view to change the information you see in the guidance view. 
 Automatic zoom 
Select Automatic Zoom to change how you view a junction as you drive. 
 Show POI lists on map 
Select Show POI lists on map to choose which POI lists you want to show on the map. 
Note: Show POI lists on map is not available on all TomTom navigation devices or apps. 
 Automatic map view switching 
By default, automatic changing of views is on. This means, for example, that your Rider shows 
the map view when an alternative route is being suggested, along with several other sets of 
circumstances. Also, for example, that your Rider shows the guidance view when you start 
driving and you start to accelerate. Select this setting if you want to turn off automatic chang-
ing between guidance view and map view. 
 Motorway exit previews 
Select Motorway exit previews to change how you view motorway exits or junctions on your 
route.  
Display 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.  
 
Theme colour 
Select Theme colour to change the colour used in the menus, buttons and icons, and on the map.  
Tip: The current location symbol and route also change to the selected colour. You can always 
change back to the original colour. 
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Brightness 
Select Brightness to change the following settings: 
 Day brightness 
Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the day.  
 Night brightness 
Move the slider to adjust the brightness level of the screen during the night.  
Select Switch to night colours when dark to automatically switch to night colours when it gets 
dark. 
Size of text and buttons 
Select Size of text and buttons to change the size of the text and the buttons you see on the 
screen. 
Note: This feature is only available on devices with a 6 inch / 15 cm or larger screen. 
Drag the slider to change the text and button size to small, medium or large, then select Apply this 
change. Your Rider restarts and applies the change.  
Route Bar 
In Route Bar you can change these settings: 
Tip: To find out where the different panels are in the guidance view or map view, see Whats on 
the screen. 
Select Arrival information to change the information shown in the arrival information panel: 
 Show remaining distance 
Select this setting to show the remaining distance left to travel. 
 Show remaining time 
Select this setting to show the remaining time left to travel. 
 Switch between distance and time automatically 
Select this setting to continuously switch between remaining distance and remaining time. 
 Show arrival information for 
Select this setting to show the arrival time for your final destination or your next stop. 
Select Route information to choose the POIs and route information you want to see in the route 
bar. 
Select Show current time to show the current time at the bottom of the route bar (Android™ only). 
Show wide route bar if possible 
The wide route bar is not shown by default. You can select this setting to switch on the wide route 
bar in the guidance view.  
Note: The wide route bar can only be shown if the screen is wide enough.  
						

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When the wide route bar is shown, you see more information about your route. For example, you 
see time and distance to traffic queues and more. 
 
 
Guidance view 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance.  
 
 Show current street name 
This setting displays name of the street you are driving along. 
 Guidance view style 
Select this setting to choose from 3D or 2D versions of the guidance view. Both the 2D and 3D 
guidance views move in your direction of travel.  
Automatic Zoom 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. 
 
Select Automatic zoom to change settings for the automatic zoom in Guidance view when you 
approach a turn or a junction. Zooming in can make the turn or junction easier to drive. 
 Zoom in to next turn 
All the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the maximum level. 
 Based on road type 
The turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in to the standard level for the type of 
road you are on.  
 None 
None of the turns and junctions on your route are shown zoomed in.   
						

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Motorway exit previews 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Appearance. 
 
Select Motorway exit previews to change settings for the Guidance view as you approach a 
motorway exits or junctions. 
 Show map and preview 
A split screen is shown with the Guidance view on the left and lane guidance on the right. 
 Show preview only 
Only lane guidance is shown. 
 Off 
Only the Guidance view is shown.  
Voices 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Voices.  
 
Choosing a voice 
Select Choose a voice to change the voice that gives spoken directions and other route instructions. 
A wide range of voices are available. There are computer voices which can read street names and 
other information directly from the map and there are recorded voices which have been recorded 
by actors. 
Note: Computer voices are not available in all languages. 
If you need a computer voice and your language is unavailable, then you are asked to choose from 
a list of installed computer voices available for the country you are in. 
Instruction settings 
 Read aloud arrival time 
Use this setting to control whether your arrival time is read aloud. 
 Read aloud early instructions 
For example, if you switch on this setting, you could hear early instructions such as After 2 km 
take the exit right or Ahead, turn left. 
Note: When a recorded voice is chosen, you see only this setting because recorded voices 
cannot read out road numbers, road signs, etc. 
 Read aloud road numbers 
Use this setting to control whether road numbers are read aloud as part of navigation instruc-
tions. For example, when road numbers are read aloud, you hear Turn left onto A100. 
 Read aloud road sign information 
 Use this setting to control whether road sign information is read aloud as part of navigation 
instructions. For example, Turn left onto A302 Bridge Street towards Islington. 
 Read aloud street names  
						

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Use this setting to control whether street names are read aloud as part of navigation instruc-
tions. For example, when street names are read aloud, you hear Turn left Graham Road to-
wards Hackney. 
 Read aloud foreign street names  
Use this setting to control whether foreign street names are read aloud as part of navigation 
instructions, such as Turn right onto Champs Élysées. For example, an English computer voice 
can read and pronounce French street names but pronunciation may not be completely accu-
rate.  
Maps 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Maps.  
 
Changing the map 
Select Change map to change the map that you are using. 
You can choose from maps stored either in internal memory or memory cards if your Rider has a 
memory card slot. 
Important: Routes and tracks cannot be stored on the same memory card as maps because different 
memory card formatting is used. 
Note: Although you can store more than one map on your Rider, you can only use one map at a 
time for planning and navigation.  
 
Route Planning 
Select Settings in the Main Menu, then select Route Planning.  
 
Suggest destinations 
When no route is planned, your device can learn your daily driving habits to saved favourite Places 
and also predict destinations when you start the device from sleep mode, for example driving to 
Work in the morning.  
Switch on to receive destination suggestions or switch this feature off if you dont want destination 
suggestions.  
Note: You must switch on Keep journey history on this device for optional features in Settings 
> System > Your information and privacy to see this feature. 
When a faster route is available 
If a faster route found while you are driving, TomTom Traffic can replan your journey to use the 
faster route. Select from the following options: 
 Always take the fastest route - the fastest route will always be chosen for you. 
 Ask me so I can choose - you will be asked if you want to take the faster route. You can 
manually select the faster route or you can select the route by steering towards it. 
 Dont ask me - your device will not find faster routes for you.