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Entering Your Schedule
Set your schedule by selecting the day on
the calendar, and the display changes to:
Reminder
The default for Reminder is ON. This
allows the system to remind you of the
calendar item the next time you start the
vehicle. See S y s t e m S t a r t - u p on page 18 . Edit Date
This allows you to move your calendar
entry to a different date. If you say or
select Edit Date
, the Edit Date screen
is displayed with existing entries
grayed out. When you select a new
date, the display will return to the
Schedule screen.
Edit Title
Say or select Edit Title , then enter the
name of your title using the Interface
Dial . Once you have entered the title,
say or select OK. The title will be
displayed on the specifi ed date on the
Calendar screen and the display will
return to the Schedule screen.
Edit Message
Say or select Edit Message , and the
system will show the Edit Message
screen. You can enter a message on two
lines. Use to change the line. Once you have entered the message,
say or select
OK. The message will be
displayed on the specifi ed date on the
Calendar screen and the display will
return to the Schedule screen.
Message Icon
Say or select Message Icon , and
the system displays a list of icons you
can select to help identify the type of
message you entered. The message
icon you choose will be displayed
alongside the specifi ed date on the
Calendar screen.
Delete
Say or select Delete to display the
confi rmation screen. If you select
YES , the entry that is displayed will
be deleted.
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Back to Calendar View
Once you have fi nished entering the
schedule, say or select BACK TO
CALENDAR VIEW by moving the
Interface Dial down. The Calendar
screen will appear and display the
scheduled entry.
NOTE:
• Only one entry can be stored for each calendar day.
• A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the calendar. After you
reach 50 entries, a warning message
will appear telling you that the limit
has been reached. You can clear any
older entries as needed.
• The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on
the Disclaimer screen.
• For more information, see System
Start-up on page 18 .Scenic Road Information
Say or select Scenic Road
Information while on the INFO
screen (Other ), and the display will
change as indicated below.
The number of scenic roads for each
state will be listed.
Select a state and a list of the scenic
roads in that state will be displayed.
After making a selection, the scenic road
will display on the Map Click screen
at a scale, where its main portion is the
focal point of the map. You can then set
this as a destination or waypoint.
If you select a scenic road that runs
through multiple states, only the
portion of the road in the selected state
will be displayed. NOTE:
You cannot select state that exists in
Mexico on this screen.
Calculator
When you say or select Calculator
on
the INFO screen ( Other), the display
changes to:
Use the Interface Dial and Knob to
use the following features:
Calculator
The calculator function operates like a
standard handheld calculator.
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U n i t C o n v e r s i o n
Values entered on the calculator can be
converted from one unit to another (e.g.,
inches to millimeters).
To perform a conversion:
1. Enter a numeric value to be converted
(for example, 100).
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, weight) and
push in on the Interface Dial to
select. The screen for that
conversion type appears (see
illustration in step 4). 4. Select the base unit (e.g., pounds)
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, 1 m
(U.S.), etc.
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 135 for
more information.
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Map Update Status
During data updates, you can check
the update status for map data for each
state.
During the update of map data, say
or select Map 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.
• You can check the data update status with the status bar that is displayed
on the screen.
• If you say “Question” or select the ? tab, you can refer to the Map Update
Status explanation.
Roadside Assistance
Acura Roadside Assistance is provided
as a service to Acura clients. When
paired with a Bluetooth-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 Ye s
from the confi rmation 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.
NOTE:
Restaurant information on Mexico
by Key to Zagat Ratings is not be
displayed.
• “Food,” “Décor,” 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).
The code displayed has the following
meaning:
“VE”: Very Expensive
“E”: Expensive
“M”: Moderate
“I”: Inexpensive
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• The symbols, if displayed, indicate
the following information:
open on Sunday
closed on Sunday
open on Monday
closed on Monday
open for lunch
lunch not served
serving after 11 PM
no credit card accepted
Use the Interface Dial to scroll
through the Key to Zagat Ratings
screens.

Copyright© 2012 Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights reserved.

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 Setting , see
page 120 .
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SETUP Mode
The SET UP 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 Voice Command Index
on page 174 .
SETUP Screen (Main Set up)
Select Set up 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 lighting 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 (page 10 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 Volum e and changing the
setting by rotating the Interface
Dial knob .
• Saying “Volume Off,” or selecting Volum e and then OFF .
NOTE:
If you turn the volume off, you will not
hear route guidance or voice command
confi rmations.
If you then select Voic e 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 .
Setting Degree of assistance
ON When selection is made,
the system always reads
what is selected.
AUTO
(factor y default) The system reads
selection only when
moving
OFF No voice assistance
when selecting.
Personal Information
From the SET UP
screen (Main
Set up ), 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.
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You may choose to use a Personal
Identifi cation 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 102 ).
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 (this page )
• Edit an existing address (see page 99 )
• D elete an existing address (see page 101 ) 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 after selecting DRIVER 1 or
DRIVER 2 .
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” fi eld 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 fi nished.
NOTE:
You can always re-enter, edit, or make
changes to any entry. “Address” is the
only required fi eld. E d i t A d d r e s s
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 DEST screen
( Dest. MENU 1 ). See page 28 .
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 DEST 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 DEST 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 DEST
screen ( Dest. MENU 1 ). See page 37 .
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 DEST 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” fi eld.
If you have entered the address using
Place Name , Place Category , or
Place Phone No. , the phone number
corresponding to the address also
appears in the “Place Phone No.” fi eld. Edit Phone Number
You can enter the phone number of
the address. If the address was chosen
with
Place Name , Place Category ,
or Place Phone No. , 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 code, 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 fi nished. 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.”
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