bluetooth Acura MDX 2013 Owner's Guide

Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using either the
navigation system controls or voice
commands without the distraction of
handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink,
or
call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit
www.handsfreelink.
ca
, or call (888) 528-7876.Using HFL
Interface DialUse the Interface Dial to make menu
or list selections.
To select an item on the screen, turn
the selector knob left or right to
highlight it, and then press ENTER.
To select an item that comes with
,
,
,or
icons, push the knob up,
down, left, or right.
Press the INFO/PHONE button to
go to the main information screen.
Press the CANCEL button to go back
to previous screen.
KNOB CANCEL
BUTTONINFO/PHONE
BUTTON
ENTER
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HFL ButtonsPICK-UP Button－Press and
release to answer a call, or press to
go directly to the Cellular Phone
screen.
HANG-UP Button－Press and
release to end or decline a call.
TALK Button－Press and release
to give a command.
BACK Button－Press and release
to go back to the previous command,
or cancel the command.
Voice Control Tips●Air or wind noise from the
dashboard and side vents, and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.●Press and release the Talk button
each time you want to make a
command. After the beep, speak in
a clear, natural tone.
●Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.●To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.Help FeatureFor help at any time, including a list
of available options, say‘‘Help.’’LanguageRefer to the navigation system
manual for how to change the
system's language between English,
French, and Spanish.
PICK-UP
BUTTONHANG-UP
BUTTON
BACK
BUTTON TALK
BUTTON
MICROPHONE
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DisplaysWhen you receive an incoming call,
you will see the following displays
and notifications.
On the audio screen:You will see‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’on
the audio display while HFL is in use.On the navigation screen:
On the Cellular Phone screen:Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
information to the screen.
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How to Use HFL
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘Cellular
Phone’’
‘‘Phone
Setup’’
‘‘Delete’’ ‘‘Delete Phone’’
Delete a previously paired phone. (See page 391) Set a‘‘Fixed’’or‘‘Random’’pass-key
code for phone pairing. (See page 391)
Create a user name for a paired phone. (See page 392)
‘‘Name’’ ‘‘Setup
Bluetooth
Phone’’
Delete a user name and settings for
a paired phone. (See page 393) Pair your phone to the system. (See page 390)
‘‘Pair Phone’’
Create a PIN number for a paired phone. (See page 393) ‘‘Search
for Next
Phone’’
‘‘Edit User/PIN’’
‘‘PIN’’ ‘‘Pass-Key’’
Voice commands can be used for all above options. Voice commands for the HFL system can only be used
from the Cellular Phone screen. To quickly access the Cellular Phone screen, press the Pick-Up button on
the steering wheel. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
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Voice commands can be used for all above options. Voice commands for the HFL system can only be used
from the Cellular Phone screen. To quickly access the Cellular Phone screen, press the Pick-Up button on
the steering wheel. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
Select a number from Call History or
Phonebook to store as a speed dial number. (See page 395) ‘‘Cellular
Phone’’
‘‘Phone Setup’’
Delete a previously imported phonebook. (See page 397)
‘‘Register Voice Tag’’
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number. (See page 396) Create a voice tag for a speed dial number. (See page 396)
‘‘Register Speed Dial’’‘‘Delete Speed Dial’’
‘‘Import
Cellular
Phonebook’’
Delete a previously stored speed dial number. (See page 397) Import your entire cell phone's phonebook data to the system. (See page 394)
‘‘Edit
Speed
Dial’’
‘‘Delete
Imported
Phonebook’’
‘‘Delete Voice Tag’’
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Voice commands can be used for all above options. Voice commands for the HFL system can only be used
from the Cellular Phone screen. To quickly access the Cellular Phone screen, press the Pick-Up button on
the steering wheel. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
‘‘Phone Book’’ ‘‘Cellular
Phone’’
Speed dial
entries
‘‘Lisa’’ ‘‘Transfer’’Mute your voice during a call. (See page 400) Send numbers or names during a call. (See page 400)
‘‘Eric’’
‘‘Mike’’ ‘‘Dial’’
The first 4 speed dial numbers are
shown on the Cellular Phone screen. (See page 399) Enter a phone number to dial.
‘‘Direct Dial’’‘‘Dial’’
‘‘Call History’’
‘‘More Speed
Dial’’‘‘John’’ ‘‘Mute’’
Display a list of all 20 speed dial entries. (See page 399)Transfer a call from HFL to your phone,
or from your phone to HFL. (See page 400)
Display the paired phone's previously imported phonebook
(or import a new one). (See page 398)
Display the last 30 incoming, outgoing, or missed calls. (See page 399)
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To use HFL, you need to pair your
Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to
the system.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10
meters).Cellular Phone
Press the PICK-UP button to go
directly to the Cellular Phone screen.Phone Setup
This menu group is for phone
pairing, and user, phonebook, and
speed dial editing.
Select‘‘PHONE SETUP’’from the
Cellular Phone screen.
PHONE SETUP
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Setup Bluetooth PhoneTo pair a cell phone:1. Select‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Pair Phone.’’
3. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key
that you will need to input on your
phone.
4. Put your cell phone in‘‘Discovery’’
or‘‘Search’’mode, and search for a
Bluetooth device.
5. When your phone prompts you,
input the 4-digit pass-key.
6. You will receive a notification on
the screen and your phone if
pairing is successful.
Phone pairing tips:●You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.●Up to six phones can be paired.●Your phone's battery may drain
faster when it is paired to HFL.
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To change the pass-key setting:1. Select‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Pass-Key.’’
NOTE:The default pass-key‘‘0000’’
is used until you change the setting.
For a randomly generated pass-key
each time you pair a phone, select
‘‘Random.’’
To create your own pass-key, select
‘‘Fixed’’and follow steps 3 and 4.
3. Delete the current pass-key.
4. Enter a new pass-key, and select
‘‘OK.’’
To delete a paired phone:1. Select‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Delete a phone.’’
3. Select the phone you want to
delete. The Bluetooth icon shows
you the currently linked phone.
4. A trash icon appears next to the
selected phone. Select‘‘OK’’to
continue.
Delete the number first
TRASH ICON
BLUETOOTH ICON
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Search for Next Connected PhoneTo change from the currently linked
phone to another paired phone,
select‘‘Search a Next Connected
Phone’’on the Phone Setup screen.
HFL disconnects the linked phone
and starts searching for another
paired phone.
If no other paired phone is found,
HFL will automatically link the
previous phone.
Edit User/PINYou can name up to six HFL users.
Each can be PIN protected, and have
its own phonebook, speed dial, and
call history.Select the user you want to edit on
the Cellular Phone screen.
If the user you selected is PIN-
protected, the speed dial list
becomes‘‘
ᤳᤳᤳᤳ
.’’
To name a user:1. Select‘‘Edit User/PIN’’from the
Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Name.’’
3. Enter a user name, and select
‘‘OK’’when complete.
SPEED DIAL LIST WHEN
PIN-PROTECTED SELECT A USER NAME
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