bluetooth Lexus GS350 2011 User Guide

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■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• The portable player is turned off
• The portable player is not connected
• The portable player battery is low
●There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth®
audio play.
●Depending on the type of portable player that is connected to the system, oper-
ation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable player is behind the
seat or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by metal objects,
connection status may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable player, and this system
does not have a charging function.
■About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

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■Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
●Bluetooth® specification
Ve r. 1 .1 o r h i g h e r
(Recommended: Ver. 2.0+EDR or higher)
●Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.3 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the type of
portable player.
Please go to the website at http://www.lexus.com/
to find approved portable play-
ers for this system.
■Certification
→ P. 3 3 6
■Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected with a poor reception when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system
automatically reconnects the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions below to
reconnect:
●Select the portable player again
●Enter the portable player
■When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system.

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CAUTION
■While driving
Do not use the portable player or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
NOTICE
■When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle may
become hot, causing damage to the portable player.

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Using the steering switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects a radiostation
CD mode: Selects a track, file
(MP3 and
WMA) and
disc
DVD mode
*: Selects a track, chapter
and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode: Selects a track
and album
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file
and folder
*: DVD player only

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Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is on. The audio source changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is pressed. If a mode cannot be used, it will be
skipped. FM (1, 2) → SAT (1, 2, 3) → CD/DVD player → Bluetooth
® audio
→ AUX → iPod/USB memory → AM
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station Press to select the radio mode.
Press ∧ or ∨ on to select a radio station.
To seek stations, press and hold the switch until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or chapter
Press to select CD/DVD, Bluetooth
® audio, iPod or USB
memory mode.
Press ∧ or ∨ on to select the desired track/file or
chapter.
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Selecting a disc in the CD or DVD playerPress to select the CD or DVD mode.
Press and hold ∧ or ∨ on until you hear a beep.
Selecting an album
Press to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold ∧ or ∨ on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select CD (only when MP3/WMA disc is in use) or
USB memory mode.
Press and hold ∧ or ∨ on until you hear a beep.
■Canceling automatic seek station
Push the same switch.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your mobile
phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
® mobile phones. Bluetooth® is a wireless
data system that allows a mobile phone to wirelessly connect to the hands-
free system and outgoing/incoming calls.
The display will differ depending on the type of the system.
■ Telephone switch
Sending/Receiving/
“Phone” screen display
End call
■ Microphone
You can use the microphone
when talking on the phone.
The person you are speaking to
can be heard from the driver’s
side speaker.
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth
®
phone in the system. ( →P. 3 3 9 )

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■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
●Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
●In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning is set to high
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a mobile phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the mobile phone is switched off
●If you are outside service range
●If the mobile phone is not connected
●If the mobile phone’s battery is low
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display. If the mobile phone is behind the seat or in the
console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, connection status may dete-
riorate.
■Battery charge/Signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the mobile phone itself.

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■When using Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
●The Bluetooth® connection may be cut.
●Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth® audio playback.
■About the phonebook in this system
The following data is stored for every registered phone. When another phone is
connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
●Phonebook data
●Vo i c e t a g
●All of call history
●Speed dial
When you delete the phone, the above-mentioned data is also deleted.
■When you release your car
Be sure to initialize your data. ( →P. 2 3 8 )
■About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

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■Compatible models
This system supports the following service.
●Bluetooth® Specification Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.0+EDR or
higher)
●Profiles
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.5 or
higher)
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0
If your cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth
®
phone, and take OPP or PBAP service individually.
Please go to “http://www.lexus.com/” to find approved Bluetooth
® phones for this
system.
■Certification for the hands-free system
FCC ID: AJDK021
IC ID: 775E-K021
MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.