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When you receive a call, an incoming
call notif ication (if activated) will
play and interrupt the audio system
if it is on.
Press the HFL Talk button to answer
the call, or the HFL Back button to
hang up.If your phone has Call Waiting, press
and release the HFL Talk button to
put the original call on hold and
answer the incoming call.
To return to the original call, press
the HFL Talk button again. If you
don’t want to answer the incoming
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 HFL Back button.Press and release the HFL Talk
button and say ‘‘ .’’ You can transfer a call from HFL to
your phone, or f rom your phone to
HFL. Receiving a Call T ransf erring a Call
Transf er
Call Wait ing
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Ì HFL allows you to send numbers or
names during a call. This is usef ul
when you call a menu-driven phone
system.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the name or number you want to
send.
Follow the HFL prompts to send
the tones and continue the call.
To send a pound ( ), say
‘‘pound.’’ To send a star (*), say ‘‘star.’’Youcanstoreupto50nameswith
their associated numbers in HFL.
The numbers you store can be not
only phone numbers but other types,
such as account numbers or
passwords, which can be sent during
a menu-driven call.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
‘‘ ’’ to store the entry. Say the number you want to store
f or the name entry. Say a name you want to list as your
phonebook entry. Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts. Say ‘‘ .’’ You can mute your voice to the
person you are talking to during a
call.
To mute your voice during a call,
press and release the HFL Talk
button and say ‘‘ .’’
To unmute your voice, press and
release the HFL Talk button and say
‘‘ ’’ again.
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Send Numbers or Names During
aCall
SendPhonebook
EnterStore Phonebook Muting a Call
Mute
Mute
T o send a name or number during a
call:
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Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a name
entry. Avoid using duplicate name
entries.
It is easier f or HFL to recognize a
multisyllabic or longer name. For
example, use ‘‘Peter’’ instead of
‘‘Pete,’’ or ‘‘John Smith’’ instead of
‘‘John.’’Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenameentryyouwanttoedit.
When asked, say the new number
for that name.
Follow the HFL prompts to
complete the edit.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Say the name you want to delete
and follow the HFL prompts to
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T o edit t he number st ored in a name: T o delet e a name:
Phonebook
EditPhonebook
Delete
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Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
HFL begins reading the names in
the order they were stored.
If you hear a name you want to call,
immediatelypresstheHFLTalk
button and say ‘‘ .’’Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
Follow the HFL prompts, select a
number f rom your cell phone, and
send it to HFL.
Follow the HFL prompts and
name the number, or say
‘‘ ’’ if it is not the number
you want to store.
Follow the HFL prompts if you
want to store another number.For a list of cell phones that are
compatible with this f eature:
In the U.S., visit
, or call (888) 528-7876. If you select f rom
the Inf ormation screen menu, you
will see f ive HFL options.
In Canada, visit
or call (888) 528-7876. 4. 1.
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www.acura.com/
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T o list all names in t he phonebook: T o st ore a specif ic phone number
f rom your cell phone direct ly t o t he
HFL phonebook (available on some
phones):
Phonebook
List
CallPhonebook
Receive contact
DiscardCellular Phonebook
Cellular Phone
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The entire phonebook data of the
cell phone that is linked to HFL can
be imported to the navigation system.Once a phonebook has been
imported, you can search the phone
numbers by the person’s name.
Select ‘‘
,’’ and HFL will begin
importing the phonebook. Select
‘‘ ’’ af ter the import is completed.Select ‘‘
,’’ and a list of imported
phonebooks will be displayed.
Select a phonebook f rom the list.If the phonebook is PIN-protected,
you will need to enter the 4-digit PIN.
Import Cellular Phonebook: Search Import ed Phonebook:
Import Cellular
Phonebook
OKSearch Imported
Phonebook
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IMPORTED DATE PIN ICON
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Select a person f rom the list. Up to
threecategoryiconsaredisplayedin
the lef t side of the list:
These indicate how many numbers
are stored for the name. If a name
has more than three category icons,
‘‘…’’ is displayed.
Select the person’s number you want
to call, and press the HFL Talk
button.You can delete any imported
phonebook.
Select ‘‘
,’’ and a list of imported
phonebooks will be displayed.
Select a phonebook you want to
delete. If the phonebook is PIN-
protected, you will need to enter the
4-digit PIN number.
To search f or a specif ic name in the
phonebook, enter the keyword f or
either the f irst or last name.
To display all names in the
phonebook, select the ‘‘ ’’ option.
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Delet e Import ed Phonebook:
Delete Imported
Phonebook
List
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Preference
Home
Mobile
Work
PagerFax
Car
Voice
Other Push up the interface selector
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Af ter making a selection, the
f ollowing screen will appear. You can add, change, or remove a
PIN number f rom any phonebook.
Select‘‘ ,’’then‘‘ ’’tocomplete
the deletion.
If you have selected a phonebook
without a PIN, you will see the above
display.
Enter the new 4-digit PIN. You will
have to re-enter the PIN for
conf irmation.Select the phonebook you want. The
display will change as shown above.
Enter the current PIN for this
phonebook. PIN Number
Yes OK
To add a PIN:T o change t he PIN t o a new number:
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Select ‘‘ ,’’ then select
‘‘ ’’ af ter you enter
the current PIN.This command group allows you to
change or customize HFL basic
settings.
The display will change as shown
above.
Enter the new 4-digit PIN number.
You will be asked to re-enter the PIN
f or verif ication.
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To remove a PIN:
PIN number
Do not use PINSystem Setup
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ÃŽ Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the 4-digit passcode you want to
set. Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number.
Once a passcode is set, you
will need to enter it to use HFL each
time you start the vehicle. If you
f orget the code, your dealer will have
toresetitforyou,oryouwillhaveto
clear the entire system (see page
).Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the new 4-digit passcode.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’ You
can also say ‘‘ ’’ f or no audible
incoming call notif ication.
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T o set a 4-digit passcode t o lock t he
HFL syst em f or securit y purposes:T o change your securit y passcode: T o select eit her a ring t one or a
prompt as t he incoming call
notification :
System setup
SecuritySystem setup
Change passcode System setup
Call notif ication
Ring tone Prompt
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Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say the language you want to
change to in that language.
Follow the HFL prompts. This operation clears the passcodes,
paired phones, all names in the HFL
phonebook, and all imported
phonebook data.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Follow the HFL prompts to
continue to complete the clearing
procedure.
You can also clear the system when
you have f orgotten the passcode and
cannot access HFL. When HFL asks
you f or the passcode, say ‘‘
.’’ Paired phones, all names in
the HFL phonebook and all imported
phonebook data will be lost. If you get into the vehicle while you
are on the phone, the call can be
automatically transferred to HFL
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
HFL will let you know if auto
transf er is on or of f , depending on
the previous setting. Follow the
HFL prompts to change the
setting. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command. 1.
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Quick L anguage Selection
System setup
Clear
System
clear System setup
Auto transf er
T o quickly change the language: T o clear t he syst em: To activate or deactivate the auto
transfer function:
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