phone Acura MDX 2011 Navigation Manual

98Navigation System
System Setup
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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System Setup
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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System Setup
When you say “List artist Radiohead,”
the system will provide the following
song list of Radiohead.
Select the desired song. The system will
start playing the selected song and
return back to the main Song By
Voice™ screen.
To cancel the Song By Voice™ mode,
press the BACK button on the steering
wheel or any button on the navi
interface.
NOTE:
Once you have canceled this mode, you
will need to say “Hard Disc Drive
Search” or “iPod Search” again to re-
activate this mode.Phonetic Modification
You can modify the phonetics for all
artists, songs, albums, and composers on
the HDD and connected iPod. The
modified phonetics can be used for the
voice commands in the Song By
Voice™ mode. When you select
New Modification ,
the following screen appears:
Select HDD or iPod depending on the
media that you would like to access.
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System Setup
Select Artist, Track , Album , or
Composer and then select an item to
modify.
As in the example above, select the
artist name stored as “No Name.” To
play back the phone tic modification and
check that it sounds right, select Play.
Select Edit and enter the desired
phonetic (e.g., “Rad iohead”), and then
select OK. The artist “No Name” is modified to
“RADIOHEAD” and you can use the
voice command “Play artist Radiohead”
in the Song By Voice™ mode (see
page
102).
If you add some other phonetics, repeat
the procedure. When you finish
modification, select OK.
NOTE:
When Song By Voice is set to
OFF , Phonetic Modification will
be grayed out.
Up to 2,000 phonetic modification items can be stored.Basic Settings
From the SETUP screen ( Other), say
or select Basic Settings and the
following screen appears:
Units (mile or km)
Allows you to select the units for the
entire system ( mile or km ).
Voice Recognition Feedback
Allows you to turn voice control system
prompts ON or OFF . When OFF, you
will not hear the voice control system
confirmations or prompts.
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System Setup
If a PIN number is set, the screen for
entering the PIN code will be displayed.
A pop-up screen verifying whether
deletion is to be continued or not will be
displayed, and then another deletion
verification message will appear. Select
Yes to commence the deletion; select
No to suspend it.
NOTE:
Address Book is deleted,
all contents (excep t the Categories)
will be deleted.
Cellular Phone
Information is selected, the
imported phonebooks, speed dials,
and voicetags will be deleted. For
information on deleting the paired
phones, see your Owner’s Manual.Traffic & Weather Status
You can confirm the reception status of XM signal, traffic information data, or
weather information data.
The following messages will be displayed:
Message Status
Receiving The system is receiving XM signal, traffic data, or weather data.
No signal • The system cannot receive XM signal. • XM signal is received, but the syst em cannot receive traffic data or
weather data.
Expired Activation is expi red. Call XM at (800) 852-9696 to reactivate your
traffic/weathe r subscription.
Loading The system is searching for the signal or updating the data.
Check Antenna Antenna error
--- The system cannot receive traffic data or weather data because XM
Signal Reception stat us is “No signal” or “Check Antenna.”
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System Limitations
Also, depending on your current view of
the sky and the position of the satellites,
the elevation may be shown incorrectly.
You may also notice some delay of the
vehicle position icon at intersections;
this is normal.
GPS Reception Issues
The signals received from the GPS
satellites are extremely weak (less than
a millionth of the strength of a local FM
station) and require an unobstructed
view of sky. The signal can easily be
interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
• Aftermarket metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located on the back of the
navigation display)
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle
or lying loose on the dashboard
• Remote starters or “hidden” vehicle tracking systems mounted near the
navigation unit • Other aftermarket audio electronic
devices mounted near the navigation
unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, tunnels, or overhead
electrical power wires
Although the system will direct you to
your desired destination, it may not
always generate what you consider to be
the most direct rout e. Try changing the
method of routing. See Changing the
Route Preference on page53. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 106.
Additionally, the mapping database
contains verified and unverified maps.
See Map Overview on page6. A
Disclaimer screen will warn you if your
route includes unverified streets.
Unverified streets may be missing from
the map, in the wrong location, or have
an incorrect name or address range.
Exercise additional caution when
driving in these unverified areas. The destination icon shows the
approximate location of the destination.
This occurs because a city block can
have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed
by the 1500 block) Since most cities use
only a portion of the 100 possible
addresses (for example, in the 1400
block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the
address 1425 will be shown a quarter of
the way down the block by the system
instead of at the end of the block where
the destination is
actually located.
You may find that the system
occasionally reboots. This is indicated
by the display returning to the
navigation system globe screen. A
reboot can be caused by a number of
things, such as extreme temperatures or
shock from bumpy roads. It does not
necessarily indicate a problem that
requires service. If this happens
frequently, please see your dealer.
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Client Assistance
Reporting Errors
Occasionally, you may encounter
database errors.
• If the error pertains to freeways and main “verified” roads shown in black
on the map, then report it online at
http:// mapreporter.navteq.com/dur-
web-external/.
• If the error involves a purple “unverified” road, then do not report
it. These areas have not been verified
and are provided for reference only
(see Map Overview on page6).
• For errors in points of interest (POI), like a business that has changed its
name, do not report them. Keep in
mind that depending on when the data
was collected, the database can be out
of date. The business may have not
reported the change(s), or not be in
the database at all. Update Navigation
DVDs are available for purchase,
usually in the fall of each year. See
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD
on page 133 regarding updates to the
navigation system. • If the error does not involve the
database, such as vehicle position
icon error, screen error messages, or
other GPS related errors, see
Frequently Asked Questions on
page 151, System Limitations on
page 129, or Troubleshooting on
page 159.
Acura Automobile Client
Service
Telephone: (800) 382-2238
Fax: (310) 783-3535
Mail:
Acura Navi
America Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Service
MS 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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Frequently Asked Questions
Map and Features, Voice Oper ation, Entering Addresses
Problem Solution
Why does the Disclaimer screen need to be displayed every
time I start the car? I am the only driver. The
Disclaimer screen reminds you and your guest drivers to always
operate the navigation sy stem in a safe manner.
I tried entering an address, but th e city or street could not be
found. Is there any other way to route to the location? Some cities are lumped in with a major metro area. Try entering the street
first. In rural “unverified” areas or new subdivisions
, streets may be
missing, or only partiall y numbered. Try selecting the destination directly
from the map. See By Map Input on page46.
When I enter an address, some letters become grayed out. Is
this normal? Yes. As you enter each letter in an addr
ess or a point of interest (POI), the
system looks in the databa se to see what letters are possible and “grays out”
letters that do not apply.
How do I delete Personal Addre sses, Previous Destinations,
or the Home Address? This is done in the
SETUP screen ( Main Setup ), under “Personal
Information.” See page 95.
I cannot hear the navigation system voice. 1) Ensure that Volume in the SETUP screen (Main Setup ) is not OFF.
See page 95.
2) Go to “Basic Settings” in the SETUP screen ( Other), and set Voice
Recognition Feedback to ON . See page 104.
The voice control system is ha ving difficulty recognizing my
voice commands. Ensure that the vents are not blowing on the microphone on the ceiling, the
vehicle is as quiet as
possible, and you are using the correct command when
speaking (see Improving Voice Recognition on page14). Say “Help” at any
screen to see a list of the applicable voice commands. If the system cannot
recognize your command because of background noise, speak louder.
When the system pronounces the street name in the guidance
command or reads the destinati on address, it sounds strange.
What causes this? The basic guidance phrase uses a studio
-recorded voice, but the street name
is pronounced by the system us ing a machine-generated voice.
Consequently, the name may be misp ronounced or sound strange at times.
When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch
to the night display mode. Why? Verify the following: Th
e nighttime dash brightness control is not set to
maximum, and Map Color in SETUP is set to Black for Night. See
Switching Display Mode Manually on page118.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode,
and it is hard to see. Why? Verify the following: The
Map Color in SETUP is set to White for Day.
See Switching Display Mode Manually on page118.
How do I change or remove my PIN? Go to “Personal Information” in the SETUP screen ( Main Setup ), and
select PIN Number . Select GO Home 1 PIN or GO Home 2 PIN or
Address Book PIN and enter your existing PIN. You then have the choice
to change or remove the PIN. See page 100.
I forgot the PIN for Home, or the PIN for personal addresses
(DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2). How do I reset it? PINs are optional. See information re
garding PINs on page100. Your dealer
can reset the PIN for you.
CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen.
Why? Your phone is not paired to HFL, or if
your phone is paired, it is in use;
press the HANG-UP button.
Problem
Solution
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
The navigation system does not route me the same way I
would go, or the way some ot her mapping program displays.
Why is this? The navigation system attempts to
generate the optimum route. See
Changing the Route Preference on page53.
The navigation wants to rout e me around potential traffic
problems. How do I stop these pop-up messages? This feature can be turned off. See
Traffic Rerouting on page110.
Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has been
here for more than a year. The mapping database is
constantly undergoing revision. See page134 for
ways to obtain the latest de tailed coverage information.
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and the
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is
white or missing. • The GPS antenna (located on the back
of the navigation display) may be
blocked by personal items. For best reception, remove items from the
dashboard, such as radar detector s, cell phones, or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or othe r aftermarket devices can interfere with the GPS
reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on
page 129.
I entered a destination, but th e blue highlighted route and
voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/pink dashed line
before I got to my dest ination. Why is this? Your route has entered
an unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 106.
The map rotates while I make turns. How can I stop this? Select the North-up map orientati on by voice, or by selecting North-up
from the Map menu . See Map Orientation on page 63.
Sometimes, I cannot select between the North-up and
Heading-up map orienta tions. Why is this? The Heading-up map orientat
ion can only be shown in the lower scales (1/
20 - 1 mile scales). See Map Scale on page66.
While driving to my destinati on, the “time to go” display
sometimes increases, even though I am getting closer. The “Time to go” is based on actual
road speeds. However if your speed
slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the
“Time to go” based on your actual spee d to give you a better estimate of
arrival time.
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