phone AUDI A8 2020 User Guide

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Rear Seat Remote

Dimensions (height x width x depth) 3.39 in x 6.38 in x 0.43 in (86 mm x 162 mmx
11 mm)


Weight

0.58 lbs (261 g)

Rear Seat Entertainment
(Audi tablet)
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
You can control available sources in the vehicle
(such as the radio) using the Audi tablet and lis-
ten to them through the vehicle speakers or
headphones. You can also display vehicle infor-
mation (such as the next oil change service). The
Audi tablet also has applications and functions
that are not related to the vehicle.

ZA WARNING
— As the driver, do not allow usage of the Audi
tablet to distract you from driving, as this
could increase the risk of an accident. For
example, do not reach behind you while
driving to operate the Audi tablet.
— Children in rear-facing child safety seats in
the rear: remove the Audi tablet from the
backrest on the front seat to reduce the risk
of
injury. Read the instructions in the chap-
ter > page 91.
— The Audi tablet can only be operated when
the vehicle is stationary or when it is secure-
ly positioned in the designated holder in the
vehicle. Like all loose objects, it could be
thrown through the vehicle and cause seri-
ous injuries in a collision. If the Audi tablet
is not in the designated holder, it must al-
ways be securely stowed while driving.
— Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv-
ing. Also read the warnings in the chapter
=> page 86.
— The back of the Audi tablet can become hot
while charging. Pay attention to the housing
temperature, and be careful when removing
the Audi tablet from the holder.


@) Note
— Always follow the information found in >®
in General information on page 216.
— Protect the Audi tablet against prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles may damage the
Audi tablet or impair its performance. Never
leave your Audi tablet in the vehicle in ex-
tremely high or low temperatures.
— Protect the Audi tablet from coming into
contact with any fluids.
G) Tips
— If the Audi tablet is used when the ignition
is switched off or outside of the range of the
MMI, then only the non-vehicle applications
and functions will be available.
— Vehicle settings are only possible through
the MMI.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the
Internet. For additional information,
see the chapter > page 216.
— The Audi tablet makes it possible to access
services from external providers. Permanent
availability cannot be guaranteed, because
that depends on the service provider.
— When playing online media sources, there
may be longer loading times or restrictions
on media playback, depending on the Inter-
net connection or the Wi-Fi usage (for ex-
ample, if there is intensive usage by multi-
ple devices on the hotspot, such as tablets
or laptops).
— The Audi tablet has an anti-theft protection
feature: it can only connect to the MMI of
the associated vehicle. Also, the Audi tablet
will be disabled if it has not been connected
to the MMI for longer than 30 days. To ena-
ble it again, connect the Audi tablet to the
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MMI by securing it in the holder
=> page 30.
— When streaming media, the following situa-
tions may cause reduced data transfer rates,
interrupted connections, or restrictions:
—If there are multiple Wi-Fi hotspots or de-
vices connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
within range of the vehicle
— If multiple devices are connected to the
vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot and in use at the
same time
— The Audi tablet has been tested with many
of the products available on the market.
However, there may be cases where individ-
ual devices are not recognized, or where us-
age may be restricted or impossible.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

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Fig. 23 Audi tablet overview
Connections and buttons
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@ Volume button (decrease/mute)
@® Volume button (increase)
@ Earphone connection ........... 34
© Micro USB connection
© microSD card reader ............ 31
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@ Display
Status LED
© Speaker
@ Microphone
@ Camera
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Using the holder
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet



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Fig. 24 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: remov-
ing the Audi tablet

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Fig. 25 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: secur-
ing the Audi tablet to the holder
The Audi tablet is located in the rear, on the rear
side of the driver's or front passenger's seat. The
Audi tablet is secured to a holder on the seat. You
can remove the Audi tablet from the holder and
use it as a portable device.
Removing the Audi tablet
Requirement: there must not be any accessories
(such as headphones) connected to the Audi tab-
let.
> Hold the Audi tablet in both hands during the
entire process.
> Press the two buttons (@) > fig. 24 on the Audi
tablet holder at the same time.
> Slide the Audi tablet upward @) > fig. 24 out of
the holder > A\ in Introduction on page 29. >

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Securing the Audi tablet
Requirement: the two buttons @) ° fig. 24 must
be in the retracted position.
> Hold the Audi tablet in both hands during the
entire process.
» Engage the Audi tablet at the contact strip @
> fig. 25.
> Carefully press the Audi tablet toward the Audi
tablet holder @) > fig. 25 until the Audi tablet
locks into place audibly.
@ Tips
If the Audi tablet is not in its holder and is ex-
posed to extremely high or low temperatures,
it may turn off automatically for safety rea-
sons.
Tilting the holder
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
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Fig. 26 Rear side of driver's/front passenger's seat: angle
range of the holder
Tilting the holder manually
Applies to: manually adjustable holders
> Hold the Audi tablet in both hands during the
entire process.
> Tilt that holder in the specified area @).
Tilting the holder using the power controls
Applies to: power adjustable holders
> Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: Select on the
home screen: SEATS > Seat setting and touch
the picture of the front passenger seat on the
Audi tablet. Press the left or right arrows until
the desired position is reached.

® Note
To reduce the risk of damage to the holder:
— Applies to: manually adjustable holders Tilt
the holder within the intended range @)
without pressing or pulling it forcefully.
— Applies to: power adjustable holders Only
use the power adjustment to tilt the holder.
Do not tilt it manually with your hands.
Inserting or removing a microSD card
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

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Fig. 27 Audi tablet rear side: switching the microSD card
The microSD card reader is located in the Audi
tablet © > page 30, fig. 23.
For information on the properties of supported
microSD cards, see > page 35.
» Use a paper clip as a tool (@). Bend the end of
the paper clip so that the end is straight, or:
> Use the tool for ejecting SIM cards from your
smartphone.
> Slide the end of the paper clip into the hole @)
until the card tray pops out. Pull the cover with
the card tray out of the Audi tablet.
» Remove the microSD card from the card tray.
> Insert the microSD card into the card tray @).
Push the card tray into the card reader slot @)
until the card tray clicks into place.

AN WARNING
For safety reasons, the card tray cover must
always be closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury. >

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Touch displays

Switching between Audi applications and
non-vehicle applications
To switch between the home screens of both sec-
tions, press the buttons @) or @).
@) Tips
— AUDI AG merely provides access to non-ve-
hicle applications and does not assume any
responsibility for the content.
— Do not install any applications from unoffi-
cial or unknown sources.
Connecting to the MMI
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
To use Audi tablet functions in connection with
the vehicle (for example, using MMI media sour-
ces), you can connect the Audi tablet to the MMI.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To connect the Audi tablet to the MMI, secure it
in the retainer > page 30.
When a connection to the MMI is active, the &—
symbol is displayed in the status bar.
G) Tips
The connection to the MMI is also maintained
if you remove the Audi tablet from the holder.
For this to happen, the ignition must be
switched on and the Audi tablet must be with-
in range of the activated vehicle Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
The task manager displays all active applications.
You have the option to close them or switch be-
tween active applications.
Opening the task manager
> Press L]@ © page 33, fig. 28.
Switching to an active application
> If necessary, use your finger to drag upward/
downward in the task manager until the de-
sired application is displayed as a thumbnail.
> Press on the application thumbnail.
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Closing the application
> Press X in an application thumbnail, or
> Pull an application thumbnail toward the left/
right edge of the screen until the application
closes, or
> Press & to close all applications at once.
Closing the task manager
> Press LJ or <1.
G) Tips
The Audi tablet automatically closes any ap-
plications in the background to optimize de-
vice performance.
Adjusting the audio output
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
The sound from the active audio source can be
played through the vehicle speakers or the head-
phones connected to the Audi tablet.
The audio output through the vehicle speakers
can be switched on for the left or right Audi tab-
let. The audio output for the other Audi tablet
can run through the headphones at the same
time.
Requirement: the Audi tablet must be connected
to the MMI & page 34. Audi tablet access to the
speakers must be permitted > page 35.
> To open the quick access @) > page 33, fig. 28,
use
your finger to swipe downward from the
top of the screen
> Select ‘@) Activate audio via MMI or (>t Audio
through headphones.
The following table gives an overview of the au-
dio output status. The respective symbol is dis-
played in the quick access:


Symbol Description

The sound output is through the
vehicle speakers.
The sound output is through the
headphones. >

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Symbol Description

There is no sound output. To switch
on the audio output, connect head-
phones or adjust the audio output
through the vehicle speakers.
The sound output is through the
Audi tablet speakers.
G) Tips
— Applies to: Rear Seat Remote: You can also
control the audio output from the Audi tab-
let using the Rear Seat Remote > page 28.
— The sound is only played through the Audi
tablet speakers if the Audi tablet is not con-
nected to the MMI and no headphones are
connected.
— If headphones are connected to the head-
phone jack (@) > page 30, fig. 23, the audio
output is sent to the wired headphones.
Bluetooth headphones already connected
will be muted.
— If the volume is too high, it will be adjusted
down to a set level when connecting to
headphones.
— Any integrated remote control functions are
not supported for wired headphones.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

The Audi tablet settings can be set in the MMI,
for example to restrict operation by children.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Transfer MMI language to the Audi tablet
— Receive destinations from Audi tablet
— Display home screen on Audi tablet
— Allow Rear Seat Entertainment access to
speakers
Block RSE with parental control button
When this function is switched on and parental
control is activated > page 53, the ability to op-
erate the Audi tablet by touch is blocked. You can
continue to receive content on the Audi tablet
and adjust the volume using the buttons on the
Audi tablet. The MMI is used for control.
Block RSE access to media sources
When this function is switched on, access to the
MMI media sources (such as the radio or DVD
drive) is blocked. Access to files from the internal
Audi tablet flash drive is unrestricted.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet
You can perform a device test when the Audi tab-
let functionality is limited.
> Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Device
test.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
Technical data
Applies to: vehicles with Audi tablet

Audi tablet

Display LCD (IPS), 10.1" screen, 1920 x 1200 pixels

Internal flash drive Approximately 25 GB



Camera 1080p
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0

Earphone connection 3.5 mm jack port

Memory card reader Memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB: mi-
croSD, microSDHC, microSDXC


USB

Micro-USB connection (USB 2.0) >

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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 29 Upper display: voice recognition system
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
> To switch the voice recognition system on,
briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press w¢ in the upper display.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the « button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (a).
Using the voice recognition system
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
> To pause voice recognition, say or press Pause
@. To reactivate voice recognition, press (@)
again or briefly press the «€ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Allow commands during voice output. If the
function is switched on, you can simply say a
new command during a prompt.
Activating the online recognizer
Applies to: vehicles with online recognizer
You can activate the online recognizer for addi-
tional functions and to improve the results of >

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voice recognition. A supported menu language
must be selected. When there is an active Inter-
net connection, the spoken command is evaluat-
ed in the vehicle and online.
> When you switch on the voice recognition sys-
tem for the first time, a menu for the online
recognizer opens. Or:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Consent to online speech recognizer.
> Read the licensing agreements and accept
them.
Activating Amazon Alexa!)
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa integration
You can activate Amazon Alexa to access special
additional functions. A supported menu lan-
guage must be selected. A reduced number of
commands are available during this.
Requirement: you must be logged in to your
myAudi account in the vehicle. The online recog-
nizer must be activated.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
USER > Connect to Amazon Alexa.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
> After connecting successfully, turn on the voice
recognition system as normal > page 38,
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off, say the activation word “Alexa”, and then
say the desired command.
©) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 216.
External voice operation
Applies to: vehicles with external speech dialog system
You can access and control the voice operation on
a connected mobile device through your vehicle.

2) AUDI AG provides access to services from third party pro-
viders. Permanent availability cannot be guaranteed, be-
cause that depends on the third party provider.
Switching external voice operation on or off
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A cell phone must be connected to
the MMI with the Handsfree profile > page 200.
The mobile device being connected must have
voice control that can be controlled externally.
There must be no phone calls in progress and the
parking aid must not be active.
> To switch on the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
> To switch off the external voice operation, press
and hold the «€ button longer on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel or press Cancel.
Using external voice operation
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To reactivate voice recognition when it is
paused, press the «¢ button briefly on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel or press Resume.
G@) Tips
AUDI AG simply provides access to control
your mobile device with voice operation and
does not assume any responsibility for the
content and commands within the external
voice control.
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Global functions

Global functions
Additional function
buttons

Fig. 30 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel
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Fig. 31 MMI On/Off knob with joystick function
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a
system message (for example, from the voice
recognition system) when the sound is playing.
> To increase or decrease the volume, turn the
right thumbwheel @) © fig. 30 upward or
downward, or turn the On/Off knob @) ° fig. 31
to the right or left.
> To mute, push the right thumbwheel or the
On/Off knob.
Selecting the previous/next track or station
> Press the lJ / DD button @ or briefly press
the On/Off knob to the Left or right.
Fast forward/rewind
> Press and hold the ld<1/ DD] button @, or
press the On/Off knob to the left or right until
the desired playback position is reached.
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Quick access steering wheel button
Depending on vehicle equipment, the button @)
may provide quick access to various functions.
You can program the >K button with various func-
tions.
> To bring up the function that is currently set,
press the >K button.
> To perform the function that is currently set,
press and hold the >K button, or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Steering wheel
button assignment.
» Select and confirm the desired function.
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
w£ button @), see > page 38.
Using the telephone functions
button @), see > page 204.

ZA WARNING
Adjust the volume of the audio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times.

Stowing and using

— Holders for a notepad and a pen in the glove
compartment
— Storage compartments in the door trim panel
— Net in the front passenger's footwell
— Storage compartments under the center arm-
rest
— Compartments on the backrests of the front
seats
— Garment hooks in the rear
— Cell phone holder in the right rear door
— Bag hooks in the luggage compartment
— Net in luggage compartment
— Umbrella holder
> Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug-
gage compartment as possible.
> Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs
to secure objects.


ZA WARNING
— To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all
storage compartments are always closed
while driving.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
— Only use the storage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects that
will not stick out of the compartment and
impair the function of the side airbags.
— Only lightweight clothing should be hung
from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do
not use clothes hangers to hang clothing.
The pockets of the clothing must not con-
tain any heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged
objects. This could impair the effectiveness
of the side curtain airbags.
— Make sure your view toward the rear is not
blocked, for example by hanging clothing or

objects in the vehicle.

Luggage compartment
General information
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
> Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
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ZX WARNING
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Always stow objects securely in
the luggage compartment and secure them
at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for
heavy objects.
— If pieces of luggage or objects are secured
to the tie-downs with unsuitable or dam-
aged straps, this can increase the risk of in-
jury during braking maneuvers or accidents.
— When transporting heavy objects, the vehi-
cle characteristics will change due to the
shift in the center of gravity, which increases
the risk of an accident. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions.
— The cargo net is only strong enough to se-
cure light objects. Heavy objects are not ade-
quately secured. Attempting to secure heavy
objects increases the risk of injury.
— Never exceed the permitted axle and load
and vehicle weight > page 342.
— Never secure a child safety seat to the tie-
downs.
— Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cially if the luggage compartment lid is
open. Children could enter the luggage com-
partment and close the luggage compart-
ment lid from the inside. This creates the
risk of fatal injury, since the children would
be locked in and may not be able to escape
by themselves.
— Do not allow children to play in or on the ve-
hicle. Close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid as well as all other doors when you
leave the vehicle.
— Never transport passengers in the luggage
compartment. Every passenger must be cor-
rectly secured with the safety belts in the
vehicle > page 82.

Telephone

Telephone
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
You can operate various telephone functions easi-
ly through the MMI in your vehicle.
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip-
ment, the following options may be available:
— Connecting a cell phone with Bluetooth
— Using two telephones
— Using the Audi phone box
— Using the Rear Seat Remote

Z\ WARNING
— Medical experts warn that mobile devices
can interfere with the function of pacemak-
ers. Always maintain a minimum distance of
about 7.9 inches (20 cm) between the mo-
bile device antennas and the pacemaker.
— Do not carry the mobile device in a pocket
directly over the pacemaker when the
phone is switched on.
— Switch the mobile device off immediately
if you suspect it may be interfering with
the pacemaker.
— Do not use the voice recognition system*
= page 38 in emergencies because your
voice may change in stressful situations. The
system may take longer to dial the number
or may not be able to dial it at all. Dial the
emergency number manually.
— Switch your mobile device off in areas where
there is a risk of an explosion. These loca-
tions are not always clearly marked. This
may include gas stations, fuel and chemical
storage facilities or transport vehicles, or lo-
cations where fuel vapors (such as propane
or gasoline vapor in vehicles or buildings),
chemicals or large quantities of dust parti-
cles (such as flour, sawdust or metal) may
be present in the air. This also applies to all
other locations where you would normally
turn your vehicle engine off.
— The demands of traffic require your full at-
tention. Always read the chapter > page 20,
Traffic safety information.

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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 216.
@) Tips
— The Bluetooth connection range is limited
to inside the vehicle.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Setup
Connecting a cell phone via Bluetooth
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Requirement: The vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth
settings must be open on your mobile device dur-
ing the connection setup. The mobile device to be
connected must not be actively connected to any
other Bluetooth device. The MMI must only be
connected to one mobile device.
> Enable the Bluetooth function and visibility on
the MMI => page 267 and the cell phone.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
PHONE
> Follow the system instructions. The available
Bluetooth devices will be displayed after sever-
al seconds.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed Bluetooth devices.
> To update the list, press OQ.
A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be
generated.
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device, or
> Enter the PIN for connecting on your cell
phone. The time allowed for entering the PIN is
limited to approximately 30 seconds.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any other system prompts on
the MMI and on your cell phone.