navigation system Acura MDX 2011 Navigation Manual

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Information Features
To perform a conversion:
1. Enter a numeric value to be converted
(for example, 1000).
2. Move the Interface Dial down to
select UNIT CONVERSION . The
screen changes to:
3. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to
select the type of unit you want to
convert (for example, Length) and
push in on the Interface Dial to
select. The screen for that conversion
type appears (see illustration in 4. Select the base unit (e.g., mm) that
you wish to convert to some other
unit. All other units will change
automatically depending on the base
unit value. In the example below,
1000 mm converts to 100 cm,
NOTE:
If you do not enter a value to be converted, only “Temperature” units
are selectable.
Conversions using negative values may produce meaningless or
physically impossible values.
To return the Calculator screen,
select CALC. by moving the
Interface Dial to the right.System/Device Information
Say or select System/Device
Information while on the INFO screen
(Other ), and the display will change as
indicated below.
You will need this information when
ordering an update DVD. See page 133
for more information.
step 4). 1 m, etc.
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Map Data Update Status
During data updates, you can check the
update status for map data.
During the update of map data, say or
select Map Data Update Status
while on the INFO screen ( Other), and
the display will change as indicated
below.
NOTE:
This operation can only be carried out
during a disc update.
Roadside Assistance
Acura Roadside Assistance is provided
as a service to Acura clients. When
paired with a Blue tooth-enabled cell
phone, the system can call for assistance
as long as the setting is switched ON.
Say or select Roadside Assistance
while on the INFO screen ( Other), and
the display will change as indicated
below.
When you select the country, the phone
number for Roadside Assistance and
vehicle position information will be
displayed.
Say “Call” or select Call with the
Interface Dial , and then select Yes
from the confirmation screen.
Key to ZAGAT Ratings
By saying or selecting Key to ZAGAT
Ratings on the INFO screen ( Other),
you can see the explanation of the data
displayed for the Zagat-surveyed
restaurants.
• “Food,” “Decor,” and “Service” categories are rated using numbered
values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15, etc.)
• “Cost” is the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip). If unavailable
then estimated cost symbols are shown:
“
VE”: Very Expensive“E”: Expensive“M”: Moderate“I”: Inexpensive
• The symbols, if displayed, indicate the following information:
open on Sunday
open on Monday
open for lunch
serving after 11 PM
no credit card accepted
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Use the Interface Dial to scroll through
the Key to ZAGAT ratings screens.Show Wallpaper
If you say or select Show Wallpaper
from the INFO screen ( Other), the
wallpaper that is currently selected will
be displayed on the screen. If you push
in on the Interface Dial , the original
screen will return. For instructions on
changing wallpapers, see page 121.
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SETUP Mode
The SETUP function consists of two
main screens that allow you to change
and update information in the system.
NOTE:
For information on the available voice
commands, see page 173.
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)
Select Setup from the INFO screen
(Main info. ), and the following screen
will display.
Brightness
The screen brightness has 11 settings.
To change the brightness, use the voice
control system and say “Brightness up”
or “Brightness down.” You can also
select Brightness and change the
setting by rotating the Interface Dial
knob .
Tip:
If you are having trouble viewing the
screen in bright li ghting conditions, try
increasing the brightness.
Contrast
The screen contrast has 11 settings.
To adjust the contrast, use the voice
control system and say “Contrast up” or
“Contrast down.” You can also select
Contrast and change the setting by
rotating the Interface Dial knob .
Black Level
The screen black level has 11 settings.
To change the black level, use the voice
control system and say “Black level up”
or “Black level down.” You can also
select Black Level and change the
setting by rotating the Interface Dial
knob.
NOTE:
You can have separate daytime and
nighttime settings for Brightness,
Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each
setting when the display is in either
daytime or nighttime mode. Use the
Display Mode button (page11 and
118) to select Daytime or Nighttime
mode.
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Volume
The navigation voice volume has 11
settings and can be adjusted by:
• Using the voice control system and
saying “Volume up” or “Volume
down”.
• Selecting Volume and changing the
setting by rotating the Interface
Dial knob .
• Saying “Volume Off,” or selecting Volume and then OFF.
NOTE:
If you turn the volume off, you will not
hear route guidance or voice command
confirmations.
If you then select Voice in the Map
menu , you will hear route guidance at
the default volume.
Interface Dial Feedback
This setting allows you to control when
(and if) the system will read the current
selection you choose with the Interface
Dial . The purpose of this feature is to
minimize the need to look at the screen
while operating the dial. You can set the
one of the three settings explained in the
following table. The factory default is
AUTO .
Personal Information
From the SETUP screen ( Main Setup),
say or select Personal Information
and the following screen appears:
Address Book
The Address Book allows up to a total
of 200 address entries. After 200 entries,
no more entries can be added. The 200
addresses are shared between DRIVER
1 and DRIVER 2. For example, if
DRIVER 1 has 150 addresses, DRIVER
2 can only have 50. You can add,
modify, and delete information in the
personal Address Book list.
Setting
Degree of assistance
ON
When selection is made,
the system always reads
what is selected.
AUTO
(factory default) The system reads
selection only when
moving
OFF No voice assistance
when selecting.
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You may choose to use a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) to protect
your privacy. However, PINs are
optional, and if you decide to use one,
record it in case you forget the number
(see page 100).
NOTE:
If you forget your PIN, your dealer will
have to reset it for you, and all of your
stored information will be cleared.
You can do the following functions in
the address book:
• Enter an address (see page 96)
• Edit an existing address (see page 97)
• Delete an existing address (see page 99)Accessing the Address Book List
After selecting the Address Book,
move the Interface Dial down while
on the Select an address screen to
change to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 .
If an Address Book PIN has been set,
the system prompts you to enter your
PIN. Verify that the correct user is
displayed, then enter your PIN. After
entering your PIN correctly by voice or
by using the Interface Dial , the system
displays your Address Book.
If no Address Book PIN has been set,
the system displays your Address Book.
NOTE:
Personal information cannot be backed
up or moved to another navigation
system.
Entering an Address
Select New Address by pushing in on
the Interface Dial when beginning to
build your Address Book list.
If you move the Interface Dial down,
you can change to DRIVER 1 or
DRIVER 2 .
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Edit Name
You may use the “Name” field to give
the entry a name or title that you will
recognize later, such as “Doctor Smith”
or “Broadway Theatre.” If you do not
give the address a name, the system will
assign one (Address 001, etc.).
Say or select Edit Name. Then use the
Interface Dial to enter the name.
Select OK when finished.
NOTE:
You can always re-enter, edit, or make
changes to any entry. “Address” is the
only required field.
Edit Address
When you say or select Edit Address,
the display changes to:
Current Position - Allows you to use
your current position as the address.
Address - Requires you to enter the city
and address you wish to store. The
operation is the same as selecting
Address from the MENU screen
(Dest. MENU 1). See page 29.
Previous Destinations - Allows you to
choose one of the locations in the
Previous Destination list for your
Address Book list. This operation is the
same as selecting Previous
Destinations from the MENU screen
(Dest. MENU 1). See page 35.Place Name -
Allows you to select one
of the Point of Interest (POI) locations
already stored in the system as one of
your personal addresses. This is the
same as selecting Place Name from
the MENU screen ( Dest. MENU 1).
See page 36.
Place Category - Allows you to select a
point of interest (POI) that has been
saved in the system as one individual
address. This is the same as selecting
Place Category from the MENU
screen ( Dest. MENU 1 ). See page37.
Place Phone Number - This feature is
very convenient when you know the
phone number of a place or business
that you want to save. This is the same
as selecting Place Phone No. from
the MENU screen ( Dest. MENU 1).
See page 43.
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After you have used one of these six
options to enter the address, the initial
screen for entering the personal address
is redisplayed, with the address shown
in the “Address” field. If you have
entered the address using Place Name,
Place Category, or Place Phone
Number , the phone number
corresponding to the address also
appears in the “Phone No.” field.
Edit Phone Number
You can enter the phone number of the
address. If the addr ess was chosen with
Place Name, Place Category , or
Place Phone Number , and it has a
phone number, that number is entered
automatically. Say or select
Edit Phone No. to
display the Enter phone number
screen. Enter the phone number,
including the area co de, by using the
voice control system (say the entire
phone number one digit at a time) or by
using the Interface Dial . Say or select
OK when finished.
Edit Category
If desired, you can specify the category
of the address or the icon. Say or select
Edit Category to display the Select a
category screen. Scroll the screen and select a category
by saying the number next to your
choice, or by pushing in on the
Interface Dial
.
To add a new category, select New
Category from the list. To edit or
delete a category, select Edit by moving
the Interface Dial to the right. The
system will display the Select an edit
menu screen. Follow the on-screen
prompts to edit, or delete a category. If
you delete a category that was used to
categorize addresses, the category for
those addresses becomes “UNFILED.”
NOTE:
You can have 100 categories (including
UNFILED). These are shared between
DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2.
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The system will then display everything
that you have entered. If all the
information is correct, say or select OK.
This will return you to the Address
Book list.
If you want to enter another address,
select New Address in the list, then
repeat the procedures above. If not,
press the CANCEL button.
Delete an Address
This feature allows you to select an
address to delete. Once an address is
selected, say “Delete” or push in on the
Interface Dial to select Delete.
Home Address
This feature lets you return “Home”
from any location simply by saying “Go
home 1” or “Go home 2” at the map
screen.
Alternatively, you can select Go home
1 or Go home 2 on the MENU screen
(Dest. MENU 1 or 2 ). See By Go
Home 1 or 2 on page51.
Select Home Address 1 or Home
Address 2 .
Enter the name, address, and phone
number in the same way as entering a
personal address, then say or select OK.
To leave the screen, press the CANCEL
button. NOTE:
If your Home Address cannot be
found in the system, then while
located on the street close to your
home, select Current Position
when entering the “Address” field.
The home icon is shown on the map screen in the 1/20 and 1/8 mile
scales.
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PIN Number
You can set a four-digit PIN (Personal
Identification Number) for accessing
and changing personal addresses and
your home address if desired. Once you
set the PIN on this screen, the system
asks you to enter the PIN when you
access a personal address or your home
address.
NOTE:
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a
PIN, make sure you remember it. If you
forget your PIN, the dealer will have to
reset it for you, and all of your stored
information will be cleared.
When you select PIN Number, the
display changes to:
Address Book PIN
If you choose to enter a PIN for the
personal Address Book, you will have to
enter it when you edit your Address
Book (see page 95) or select Address
Book on the MENU screen ( Dest.
MENU 1 ) (see page 34).
1. Select Address Book PIN .
2. The display changes to:
3. Enter your new four-digit PIN. If you do not wish to use a PIN, select DO
NOT USE PIN .
NOTE:
The factory default is no PIN. 4. When you have entered your PIN, the
display changes to the Re-enter new
PIN screen. Enter the same number to
validate the number you have
selected.
5. If you have entered the same number both times, the disp lay returns to the
Select one of the following screen.
If not, “INCORRECT PIN” appears.
Enter your PIN again.
NOTE:
Once you enter your PIN to access your Address Book or select
Address Book on the MENU
screen ( Dest. MENU 1 ), you will not
need to enter your PIN until the
ignition key is cycled again.
If you wish to remove your PIN, return to the same screen and, after
entering your PIN correctly, select
DO NOT USE PIN .
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN, make sure you remember
it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer
will have to reset it for you.
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