Acura MDX 2009 Owner's Manual

7. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say the name you
want to use. For example, say
‘‘Eric's phone. ’’The HFL response
is ‘‘Eric's phone has been
successfully paired. Returning to
the main menu. ’’
8. If you want to pair another phone, repeat steps 1 through 7.
Once the pairing process is
completed, AcuraLink may display a
connection confirmation screen. This
screen is used to create a data
connection between your cell phone
and the AcuraLink system. You can
choose to set up the data connection
now, or do it later. If you want to do it
now, exit the HFL menu by pressing
the HFL Back button one or more
times.
To rename a paired phone, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup. ’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone setup
options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Edit. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Which phone
would you like to edit? ’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name of the
phone you want to rename. For
example, say ‘‘Eric's phone. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘What is the new
name for Eric's phone?’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new name
of the phone. For example, say
‘‘Lisa's phone. ’’The HFL response
is, ‘‘The name has been changed.
Returning to the main menu. ’’
To delete a paired phone, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup. ’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone setup
options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Which phone
would you like to delete? ’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name of the
phone you want to delete. For
example say ‘‘Eric's phone. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
to delete Eric's phone?’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to
delete Eric's phone. ’’Say ‘‘OK ’’to
continue. Otherwise, say ‘‘Go
back, ’’or ‘‘Cancel. ’’
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5. Press and release the Talk button.If you say ‘‘OK ’’after the beep, the
HFL response is ‘‘The phone has
been deleted. Returning to the
main menu. ’’If you say ‘‘Go back, ’’
or ‘‘Cancel,’’ the phone will not be
deleted.To list all paired phones, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup. ’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone setup
options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List. ’’The
HFL responds by listing the name
of each paired phone. When all
phones paired to the system have
been read, the HFL response is
‘‘ The entire list has been read.
Returning to the main menu.’’
To find out the status of the phone being
used, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup. ’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘Phone
setup options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Status. ’’An
example of the HFL response is,
‘‘ Eric's phone is linked. Battery
strength is three bars. Signal
strength is five bars, and the
phone is roaming. Returning to the
main menu.’’
To change from the currently linked
phone to another paired phone, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Next phone. ’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Searching
for the next phone. ’’The HFL then
disconnects the linked phone and
searches for another paired phone.
If no other phones are found, the
first phone remains linked.
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Making a Call
You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
the HFL allows you to talk up to 30
minutes after you remove the key
from the ignition switch. Continuing
a call without running the engine
may discharge and weaken the
vehicle's battery.To make a call using a phone number,do this:1. With your phone on and the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial? ’’ 2. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the number
you want to call. For example, say
‘‘123 456 7891.’’ The HFL response
is ‘‘123 456 7891. Say call, dial, or
continue to add numbers.’’
On models with navigation systemYou can also make a call directly
from the list shown on the
navigation display.
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or‘‘Dial.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Calling ’’or
‘‘ Dialing. ’’Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob, or the
steering wheel volume controls.
4. To end the call, press the Back button.
To make a call using a name in the HFL
phonebook, do this:1. With your phone on and the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or‘‘Dial. ’’The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial? ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you
want to call. For example, say
‘‘Eric. ’’The HFL response is
‘‘ Would you like to call Eric?’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling ’’or
‘‘ Dialing. ’’Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob, or the
steering wheel volume controls.
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4. To end the call, press the Backbutton.
To redial the last number called by
the phone, press and release the Talk
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Redial. ’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘Redialing. ’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers. To change the volume, use
the audio system volume knob, or
the steering wheel volume controls. Sending Numbers or Names
During a Call
The HFL allows you to send
numbers or names during a call. This
is useful when you call a menu-
driven phone system. You can also
program account numbers into the
HFL phonebook for easy retrieval
during menu-driven calls.
To send a number during a call, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Send. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send? ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the number
you want to send. For example, say
‘‘1, 2, 3. ’’The HFL response is ‘‘1,
2, 3. Say send, or continue to add
numbers.’’
NOTE: To send a pound (＃ ), say
‘‘ pound.’’ To send a star (*), say
‘‘ star. ’’ 3. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
dial tones will be sent, and the call
will continue.
To send a name during a call, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send? ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you
want to send. For example, say
‘‘Account number. ’’The HFL
response is ‘‘Would you like to
send account number? ’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
dial tones will be sent, and the call
will continue.
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Receiving a Call
If you receive a call when you are not
on the phone, the HFL interrupts the
audio system (if it is on), and plays
the incoming call notification, if
activated. To answer the call, press
the Talk button and begin speaking.
If you don't want to answer the call,
press the Back button.
If your phone has Call Waiting, and
you receive a call when you are on
the phone, press and release the Talk
button to answer it. When you do
this, the original call is placed on
hold. To return to the original call,
press the Talk button again. If you
don't want to answer the new call,
disregard it, and continue with your
original call. If you want to hang up
the original call and answer the new
call, press the Back button.Transferring a Call
During a call, you can transfer it from
the HFL to your phone, or from your
phone to the HFL.
To transfer a call from the HFL to your
phone, do this:Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Transfer. ’’The
audio switches from the HFL to the
phone.To transfer a call from your phone to the
HFL, do this:Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Transfer. ’’The
audio switches from your phone to
the HFL. Muting a Call
During a call, you can mute or
unmute your voice to the person you
are talking to.
To mute your voice, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Mute. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘Mute is active.’’To unmute your voice, do this:2. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Mute. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘Mute is
canceled. ’’
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Setting up the Phonebook
The HFL phonebook can store up to
50 names with their associated
numbers. These can be any types of
numbers. For example, you can store
a phone number and use it to make a
call, or you can store an account
number and use it during a call to a
menu-driven phone system.To add a name, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Store.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to store? ’’3. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Eric’’ or say ‘‘account
number. ’’The HFL response is
‘‘ What is the number for Eric, ’’or
‘‘ What is the number for account
number? ’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the number.
For example, say ‘‘123 456 7891.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘123 456
7891. ’’Say ‘‘Enter. ’’or continue to
add numbers.
5. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Eric (or account
number) has been stored.
Returning to the main menu. ’’
To edit the number of a name, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Edit. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to edit? ’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you
would like to edit. For example,
say ‘‘Eric. ’’The HFL response is
‘‘ What is the new number for
Eric? ’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new
number for Eric. For example, say
‘‘987 654 3219. ’’The HFL response
is, ‘‘987 654 3219. ’’Say ‘‘Enter. ’’or
continue to add numbers.
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5. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Enter. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘The number has
been changed. Returning to the
main menu. ’’To delete a name, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to delete? ’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you
would like to delete. For example,
say ‘‘Eric. ’’The HFL response is
‘‘ Would you like to delete Eric? ’’4. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘The name has
been deleted. Returning to the
main menu.’’
To list all names in the phonebook, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘The
Phonebook options are store, edit,
delete, receive contact, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List. ’’The
HFL responds by listing the names
in the phonebook. When the end
of the list is reached, the HFL
response is, ‘‘The entire list has
been read. Returning to the main
menu.’’
To call a name from the phonebook list,
do this:1. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List. ’’The
HFL responds by listing the names
in the phonebook. When it says
the name you want to call, for
example, Eric, press the Talk
button, and then say ‘‘Call. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob, or the steering
wheel volume controls.
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Storing a Phone Number Directly
from Your Phone
You can store the desired number to
the HFL phonebook directly from
your cellular phone.
NOTE: Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
or call the Hands Free
Link
®consumer support at
(888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. You can see your
phone's owner's manual for
information.
To store a phone number from your
phone:1. With your phone on and the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position, press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’The HFL
response is, ‘‘Phonebook options
are store, edit, delete, receive
contact and list. ’’ 2. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Receive
contact.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘ The receive process requires
operation of your cell phone. For
safety, only perform this function
while the vehicle is stopped. HFL
is now waiting to receive a contact
from a Bluetooth device. ’’
3. Select a desired number from the list on your phone, and transmit/
send (individual steps will vary for
each type of phone, refer to your
phone's owner's manual) via
Bluetooth. The HFL response is
‘‘One phone number has been
received for this contact. What
name would you like to store for
the mobile number? To discard
this number, say ‘Discard. ’’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Neil at work. ’’The HFL
response is, ‘‘Neil at work will be
stored. Is this correct? ’’5. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say either ‘‘Yes ’’or
‘‘ No. ’’If you say ‘‘Yes, ’’the HFL
response is, ‘‘Neil at work has
been stored. Would you like HFL
to receive another contact? ’’Go to
step 6.
If you say ‘‘No, ’’the HFL response
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6. If you want to continue to store anyother numbers, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Yes. ’’The HFL response is,
‘‘ HFL is now waiting to receive a
contact from a Bluetooth device. ’’
7. Select a desired number from the list on your phone, and transmit/
send (individual steps will vary for
each type of phone, refer to your
phone's owner's manual) via
Bluetooth. The HFL response is
‘‘One phone number has been
received for this contact. What
name would you like to store for
the cell phone number? To discard
this number, say ‘Discard. ’’’ 8. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Susan at work. ’’The HFL
response is, ‘‘Susan at work will be
stored. Is this correct? ’’
9. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say either ‘‘Yes ’’or
‘‘ No. ’’The HFL response is ‘‘Susan
at work has been stored. Would
you like HFL to receive another
contact? ’’
10. If you do not want to continue to store any other numbers, press
and release the Talk button. After
the beep, say ‘‘No. ’’The HFL
response is ‘‘Returning to the main
menu.’’ Cellular Phonebook Options
On models with navigation systemThe cellular phonebook option allows
you to store up to 1,000 names and
10,000 phone numbers in the
phonebook of Bluetooth
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phonebook. The maximum names
and numbers to be stored varies on
the data size. With the HFL, you can
then automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
NOTE: Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
or call the Hands Free
Link
®consumer support at
(888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. You can see your
phone's owner's manual for
information.
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To use the cellular phonebook with
the HFL, say or select‘‘Cellular
Phonebook’’ from the Information
screen. The navigation display will
change as shown above.
If any phonebook is not stored and
your phone is not linked to the HFL,
Cellular Phonebook is grayed out. PIN Number: This option allows you
to add, change, or remove a PIN
number for any phonebook that has
been imported.
Import Cellular Phonebook: This
option allows you to store the
phonebook of your cellular phone in
the HFL. When you link your phone
to the HFL and select this option, the
system will start importing and
loading the phonebook.
Search Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to search the
phone numbers stored in the HFL.
When you enter keyword for a
person's name, such as the first
name or last name, the system will
find the number you want and let you
make calls.
Delete Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to delete the stored
phonebook from the HFL. When you
link your phone to the HFL and
select this option, the system will
automatically delete the phonebook
of the linked phone from the HFL
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