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To edit the number of a name, do this:To delete a name, do this: To list all names in the phonebook, dothis:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to edit?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to edit. For example,
say ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘What is the new number f or
Eric?’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘The number has
been changed. Returning to the
main menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to delete?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘The name has
been deleted. Returning to the
main menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘The
Phonebook options are store, edit,
delete, receive contact, and list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the
names in the phonebook. When
the end of the list is reached, the
HFL response is, ‘‘The entire list
has been read. Returning to the
main menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the new
number f or Eric. For example, say
‘‘987 654 3219.’’ The HFL response
is, ‘‘987 654 3219.’’ Say ‘‘Enter.’’ or
continue to add numbers. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to delete. For example,
say ‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Would you like to delete Eric?’’
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To call a name f rom the phonebook list,do this:
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Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the
names in the phonebook. When it
saysthenameyouwanttocall,for
example, Eric, press the Talk
button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’ With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response
is, ‘‘Phonebook options are store,edit, delete, receive contact and
list.’’
NOTE: Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit or call the Hands Free
Link
consumer support at (888)
528-7876. In Canada, visit or call (888) 9-ACURA-9. You can
see your phone’s owner’s manual f or
inf ormation.
You can store the desired number to
the HFL phonebook directly f rom
your cellular phone. Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Receive
contact.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘The receive process requires
operation of your mobile phone.
For saf ety, only perf orm this
f unction while the vehicle is
stopped. HFL is now waiting to
receive a contact f rom a Bluetooth
device.’’
Select a desired number f rom the
list on your phone, and transmit/
send (individual steps will vary f or
each type of phone, ref er to your
phone’s owner’s manual) via
Bluetooth. The HFL response is
‘‘One phone number has been
received f or this contact. What
name would you like to store f or
the mobile number? To discard
this number, say ‘Discard.’ ’’
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Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Neil at work.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Neil at work will be
stored.Isthiscorrect?’’If you want to continue to store
any other numbers, press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘HFL is now waiting
to receive a contact f rom a
Bluetooth device.’’
Select a desired number f rom the
list on your phone, and transmit/
send (individual steps will vary f or
each type of phone, ref er to your
phone’s owner’s manual) via
Bluetooth. The HFL response is
‘‘One phone number has been
received f or this contact. What
name would you like to store f or
the mobile number? To discard
this number, say ‘Discard.’ ’’Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Susan at work.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Susan at work will be
stored.Isthiscorrect?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say either ‘‘Yes’’ or
‘‘No.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Susan
at work has been stored. Would
you like HFL to receive another
contact?’’
If you do not want to continue to
store any other numbers, press
and release the Talk button. After
the beep, say ‘‘No.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Returning to the main
menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say either ‘‘Yes’’ or
‘‘No.’’ If you say ‘‘Yes,’’ the HFL
response is, ‘‘Neil at work has
been stored. Would you like HFL
to receive another contact?’’ Go to
step 6.
If you say ‘‘No,’’ the HFL response
is ‘‘Returning to the main menu.’’
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The cellular phonebook option
allows you to store up to 1,000 names
and 10,000 phone numbers in the
phonebook of Bluetooth
HandsFreeLinkf rom your cellular
phonebook. The maximum names
and numbers to be stored varies on
the data size. With the HFL, you can
then automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
To use the cellular phonebook with
the HFL, say or select ‘‘Cellular
Phonebook’’ f rom the Inf ormation
screen. The navigation display will
change as shown above.
If any phonebook is not stored and
your phone is not linked to the HFL,
Cellular Phonebook is grayed out.PIN Number. This option allows you
to add, change, or remove a PIN
number f or any phonebook that has
been imported.
Import Cellular Phonebook: This
option allows you to store the
phonebook of your cellular phone in
the HFL. When you link your phone
to the HFL and select this option, the
system will start importing and
loading the phonebook.
NOTE: Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit or call the Hands Free
Link
consumer support at (888)
528-7876. In Canada, visit or call (888) 9-ACURA-9. You can
see your phone’s owner’s manual f or
inf ormation.
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Search Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to search the
phone numbers stored in the HFL.
When you enter keyword f or a
person’s name, such as the f irst
name or last name, the system will
f ind the number you want and let
you make calls.
Delete Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to delete the stored
phonebook f rom the HFL. When you
link your phone to the HFL and
select this option, the system will
automatically delete the phonebook
of the linked phone f rom the HFL
(see page ).You can import the phonebook of
your cellular phone in the HFL. Link
your phone to the HFL and select
‘‘Import Cellular Phonebook’’ f rom
the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. When
the message ‘‘The import was
successf ul.’’ is displayed, push in on
the Interf ace Dial to select ‘‘OK.’’
HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
Up to six phones can be paired to
the HFL.
For inf ormation on linking to the
HFL, see page .
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To search the imported phonebook
You can search the stored number
by entering keywords to make calls
by using the HFL.
Select ‘‘Search Imported Phonebook’’
f rom the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen.
The display will change as shown
above.Select a phonebook f rom the
displayed list. If the phonebook you
select has a PIN icon, you will need
the 4-digit PIN number to access the
phonebook. The f ollowing screen
will appear.
Enter the PIN number to access the
phonebook. You cannot access a PIN
protected phonebook if you do not
use the correct PIN number.
Enter the keyword f or a person’s
name, such as the f irst name or last
name, using the Interf ace Dial. If the
system does not f ind an exact match,
say or select ‘‘LIST’’ when you f inish
entering the keyword.
The system will display a list of
person’s names, with the closest
match to the name you entered at
the top of the list.
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Select the number (1 6) of the
desired person f rom the list.
Up to three category icons are
displayed in the right side of the list.
These category icons indicate how
many numbers are stored f or the
person. If a name has more than
threecategoryicons,‘‘ ’’is
displayed.
The f ollowing category icons will
appear:
Af ter selecting a person, the system
will display a list of the person’s
phone numbers.
Select the desired number f rom the
list to make a call.
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To store in the Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink
To delete the imported phonebook
You can delete the stored
phonebook f rom the HFL.
Link your phone to the HFL and
select ‘‘Delete Imported Phonebook’’
f rom the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen.
The display will change as shown
above.Select a phonebook f rom the
displayed list. If the phonebook you
select has a PIN icon, you will need
the 4-digit PIN number to access the
phonebook. The f ollowing screen
will appear.
Enter the PIN number to access the
phonebook. You cannot access a PIN
protected phonebook if you do not
use the correct PIN number.
Select the desired number f rom the
list to store it in the HFL.
Say or select ‘‘STORE IN
HandsFreeLink’’ f rom the ‘‘Select a
number to call’’ screen. The screen
shown above will appear.
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