TomTom Rider V2 Manual

							TomTom RIDER 
						

							What’s in the box1.
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What’s in the box
AYour TomTom RIDER
aTouchscreen
bOn/Off button
cMemory card (SD card) slot
dUSB connector
eCharging connector
fReset button
BA memory card (SD card)
CCardo scala-rider™ Bluetooth® 
headsetDRAM Mount™ mounting kit
EHolder and security strapFTomTom RIDER case
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GHome ChargerHDocumentation pack
IBattery cableJUSB cable 
						

							Using your TomTom RIDER2.
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Using your TomTom RIDER
Switching on
1. Open the compartment on the bottom of your TomTom RIDER.
2. Push the memory card into the memory card slot.
3. Press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds, or until your 
TomTom RIDER starts.
The first time you switch on your TomTom RIDER, it may take up to 20 
seconds to start. To switch off your TomTom RIDER, press and hold the On/
Off button for 2 seconds.
Setting up
First, you have to answer a few questions to set up your device and your 
Cardo scala-rider™ headset. Answer the questions by tapping the screen. You 
will use the touchscreen for everything you do with your TomTom RIDER.
Follow the instructions to establish a Bluetooth connection between your 
TomTom RIDER and your Cardo scala-rider™ headset.
Once you have answered the questions, your TomTom RIDER will display the 
Driving View.
The screen is shown in black and white until your TomTom RIDER locates 
your current position.
Charging your TomTom RIDER
Before you use your RIDER for the first time, it’s a good idea to charge it fully 
using the home charger, which takes about 2 hours. 
There is no charging light on your RIDER. To check the battery status and see 
when your RIDER is charging, switch on your device and tap the bottom right-
hand corner of the screen in the Driving View. The battery status is shown on 
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Cardo scala-rider™ headset
AMicrophone
BOn/off button
CSpeaker
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EVolume down
FVolume up
GCharging connector
Before you can use your Bluetooth headset, fully charge the headset using the  
charger supplied with the headset.
Note: Make sure you use the correct charger. There are different chargers for 
your TomTom RIDER and your headset. Using the wrong charger may 
damage the device.
To fully charge the headset takes between 2 and 3 hours. When charging, the 
LED is a steady red. When charging is finished, the LED turns off.
When the batteries are running low, an alert tone is played.
Using your headset
To turn the headset on, press and hold the on/off button for 6 seconds, until 
the LED flashes blue 3 times. An ascending alert tone is played. When the 
headset is on, the LED flashes blue every 3 seconds.
To turn the headset off, press and hold the on/off button for 3 seconds, until 
the LED flashes red 3 times. A descending alert tone is played.
If you did not establish a Bluetooth connection between your Bluetooth 
headset module and your TomTom RIDER when you first turned your RIDER 
on, you can establish the connection at any time. 
From the Main Menu, tap Change Preferences. Tap Connect to headset and 
follow the instructions to establish the connection.
Attach your headset to your helmet as shown in the Installation Poster. Make 
sure you position the microphone correctly. For best results, don’t position the 
microphone directly in front of your mouth, position it just to the side of your 
mouth. 
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Locating your current position
Your TomTom RIDER must be outside to be able to locate your current 
position. Make sure that you are in an open place without tall buildings or trees 
around you.
The first time you start your RIDER, it can take a few minutes for the device to 
find your current position. In the future, your position will be found much 
faster, normally within a few seconds.
Your RIDER does not transmit your location, so others cannot use it to track 
you while you are driving.
TomTom RIDER uses a GPS receiver to locate your current position.
Mounting your navigation device
Attach the RAM™ mount kit to your motorcycle as shown on the Installation 
Poster, then place your RIDER in the holder. When you are attaching the 
mount kit to your motorcycle, follow these guidelines:
• If you are unsure about attaching the mount kit yourself, ask a professional 
to fit it for you.
• Make sure that the mount kit does not interfere with any of the controls on 
the motorcycle. 
• Always use the correct tools. If you use unsuitable tools, you may damage 
or break the mount kit.
• Do not overtighten nuts. You may crack parts of the mount kit or damage 
your handlebars if you overtighten the nuts.
• If you are using the u-bolt, don’t forget to put the rubber caps provided over 
the exposed threads.
Damage due to modifications, improper installation, road hazards or accident, 
are not covered.  Neither RAM nor TomTom shall be liable for any injury, loss, 
or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of improper installation, or 
inability to use product.  Before use, the user shall determine the suitability of 
the product for its intended use. The user assumes all risk and liability, 
whatsoever, in connection with the mount.
Secure your TomTom RIDER
Set a password for your TomTom RIDER so that only you can use it. Every 
time you start your RIDER you will have to enter your password.
To set the password, you have to run your RIDER using TomTom HOME. You 
can then use TomTom HOME to set the password. To set a password on your 
device, do the following: 
1. Connect your RIDER to your computer and switch it on. 
2. Start TomTom HOME if it does not start automatically. 
If you do not have TomTom HOME installed, insert the CD that came with 
your RIDER to install it. 
Alternatively, you can download TomTom HOME from www.tomtom.com. 
Make sure you always have the latest version of TomTom HOME.
3. In the Planning section, select your RIDER. 
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4. Click the On/Off button on the picture of your RIDER to switch it on in 
TomTom HOME. 
Your RIDER starts in TomTom HOME. You can now set the password on 
your RIDER using TomTom HOME. Dont unplug your RIDER, just use it as 
you normally would by clicking the buttons shown on your computer. 
5. From the Main Menu in your device, click Change preferences. 
6. Click Set owner. You may have to click the arrow until you reach the page 
where Set owner is shown.
You can now set the password for your RIDER. You can also set your name 
and address, which will then be shown when your RIDER starts up.
Take care of your navigation device
It is important to take care of your RIDER and to clean it correctly.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen of your RIDER; do not use any liquid 
cleaners.
• If your RIDER gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth.
• Do not open the casing of your RIDER under any circumstances. Doing so 
may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.
• Do not use the memory card (SD card) with any device other than a 
TomTom device. Other devices may damage the memory card.
• Do not expose your RIDER to high or low temperatures, which can cause 
permanent damage. For example, don’t leave it on your motorcycle or in 
the car on hot summer days or during cold winter nights.
Backup your navigation device
It’s always a good idea to make a backup of the contents of your 
TomTom RIDER. You can make a backup using TomTom HOME. You can 
install TomTom HOME using the CD that came with your TomTom RIDER.
Set owner
If you cannot find the button Set owner, make sure that all buttons are 
shown in your RIDER. Tap the button Show ALL menu options. All 
buttons will now be shown.  
						

							Making your first journey3.
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Making your first journeyPlanning a route with your TomTom RIDER is easy. To plan your first route, 
follow the steps below.
Important: You have to plan your journey before you start riding. For safety, 
once you start moving only the Safety Driving Menu is shown.
1. Tap the screen to bring up the Main Menu.
Note: The buttons on your RIDER are shown in full colour unless a button is 
currently unavailable. For example, the button named Find alternative... in 
the Main Menu is not available until you have planned a route.
2. Tap Navigate to...
3. Tap Address.
When you enter an address, you can choose from the following options:
•City centre - tap this button to set your destination as the centre of a city 
or town.
•Street and house number - tap this button to set an exact address as your 
destination.
•Postcode - tap this button to enter a postcode as your destination.
Note: You can enter a postcode for any country. In the UK and the 
Netherlands, postcodes are detailed enough to identify a house on their own.  
						

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In other countries you can enter a postcode to identify a town or area. You will 
then have to enter a street and house number.
•Crossing or intersection - tap this button to set your destination as the 
point where two streets meet.
In this example, we will enter an exact address.
4. Tap Street and house number.
Note: When planning a trip for the first time your RIDER asks you to choose a 
country. Your choice is saved and used for all routes you plan.
You can change this setting at any time by tapping the country flag.
5. Start to type the name of the town where you want to go.
As you type, the names of the towns that match what you have typed are 
shown. When your destination appears in the list, tap the name of the town 
to set the destination.
6. Start to type the name of the street and select it when it is shown.
As with the name of the town, the names of the streets that match what you 
have typed are shown. When your destination appears in the list, tap the 
name of the street to set the destination.
7. Now enter the house number of your destination and then tap Done.
8. Your RIDER asks if you need to arrive at a particular time. For this exercise, 
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The route is calculated by your RIDER. 
9. When the route has been calculated, tap Done.
Your RIDER will immediately begin to guide you to your destination, using 
both spoken instructions and on-screen directions.
Arrival times
When you plan a route, your TomTom RIDER asks you if you need to arrive at 
a particular time.
Tap YES to enter a preferred arrival time.
Your RIDER calculates your arrival time and shows you whether you will arrive 
on time.
You can also use this information to work out when you need to leave. If your 
RIDER shows that you will arrive 30 minutes early, you can wait and leave in 
30 minutes time, rather than arrive early.
Your arrival time is constantly recalculated during your journey. The status bar 
shows whether you will arrive on time or if you are going to be late, as shown 
below:
You will arrive 55 minutes before the arrival time you entered.
If the estimated arrival time is more than five minutes before 
the time you entered, it is shown in green.
You will arrive 3 minutes before the arrival time you entered. 
If the estimated arrival time is less than 5 minutes before the 
time you entered, it is shown in yellow.
You will arrive 19 minutes late.
If the estimated arrival time is later than the time you entered, 
it is shown in red.
Status bar 
preferences
Ta p  Status bar preferences in the Preferences menu, to enable or disable 
arrival time notifications.
Select the required options on the first menu screen and then tap Done.
To enable arrival time notifications, select Show leeway to arrival time.