2008 Acura TL phone

134Navigation System
Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms
pertaining to the voice recognition
navigation system.
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid
can be entered into the system, and
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs - Off road tracking dots
that can be followe d on the map to
retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be
turned on/off in Setup screen
(second).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points Of Interest)
data stored on the DVD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. The
main metropolitan areas in the lower
48 states, Hawaii, and southern
Canada are mapped to this level. See
page111 for a list of these areas. Digitized Road -
A road that appears on
the navigation screen. The road name
will appear at the bottom of the
navigation screen. If the user drives
“off road” the navigation system will
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on
how far you drive from a mapped
road.
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing
cautionary information. It is meant to
be read carefully and acknowledged
by the client when using the
navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM - Digital Versatile
Disc. The navigation program and
database resides on this disc. For
information on how to order a
replacement or update DVD, see
page109.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page125 for a list of the client FAQs,
and troubleshootin g information. GPS -
Global Positioning System. A
network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. The navigation
system can simultaneously receive
signals from up to 12 satellites to
accurately position the vehicle on the
map.
GPS Antenna - Located in the center of
the rear shelf. Electronic items
operating in this general location can
interfere with the GPS signal.
HFL - Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, which uses Bluetooth
technology as a wireless link between
the vehicle and your Bluetooth
compatible cell phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the vehicle out in an
open area.
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Glossary
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS
information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred if
the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottom-
shaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map light in the
ceiling.
MW - Maneuver Window. While on-
route to a destination, this window
displays informatio n about the next
maneuver.
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page57. Off Route -
This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the Setup screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say “Not on a digitized road”.
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas
that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in light brown for reference
only, since they have not been
verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A random 4-digit number created by
the client to protect personal
information.
POI - Point Of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools etc. found under
the Places option on the Enter
destination by screen. See page52.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page52. QWERTY -
Keyboard layout
resembling the typewriter keys. The
keyboard layout can be changed to an
alphabetical layout in the Setup,
Basic Settings screen.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page74.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio unit. See Entering the Security
Code on page102.
Touch Sensor - The touch sensor on the
front of the LCD consists of a touch
sensitive resistive membrane with an
infinite number of possible touch
locations. The sensing locations are
confined to a grid of 20 vertical and
10 horizontal touch locations.
Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in light
brown on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
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136Navigation System
Glossary
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed
signal to the navigation system for
moving the VP icon on the map.
Verified Streets - These streets consist
of the detailed metropolitan coverage
areas, and all other inter-town
connection roads. These roads are
shown in black on the map.
Voice Control - See VR.
VP - Vehicle Position. When in map
mode, this circular icon shows the
vehicle position on the map. Touch
this icon to show the latitude,
longitude, and elevation of your
current position.
VR - Voice Recognition. This allows
voice control of many of the
navigation functions. The hardware
consists of the microphone, voice
control switch ( NAVI TALK/NAVI
BACK buttons), and the front
speakers.
Waypoint - A temporary destination
you may enter on route (e.g., a gas
station, ATM, etc.). See page66. Yaw Rate Sensor -
Senses when the
vehicle makes a turn, which makes
the VP change direction on the map
as you turn.
Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings
information prov ided by Zagat
Survey. See the Information screen
on page75 for an explanation of the
ratings.
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Tape Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.Tape play
Tape rewind
Tape fast forward
Tape change program
Tape Dolby noise reduction
Tape skip forward
Tape skip back
Tape repeat
Information Screen Voice
Commands
These are additional commands not
found on the Voice Command Help
screen available when viewing the
Information screen. Follow the voice
prompts.
Messages
Voice command help (the system
reads and lists all of the
commands, starting with
Navigation General Commands)
Cellular Phonebook
Map legend
Calendar
Key to Zagat ratings
Calculator
Acura Roadside Assistance
Setup Screen (first)
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
Setup screen (first). (For Setup screen
(second), simply say what is written on
the screen, and follow the voice
prompts)
Brightness up
Brightness down
Brightness minimum/min.
Brightness maximum/max.
Volume up (tone indicates volume)
Volume down (tone indicates volume)
Volume minimum/min. (tone indicates
volume)
Volume maximum/max. (tone indicates volume)
Volume off
Display off
Display day (screen goes dark, route
guidance stops)
Display night
Display auto
Contrast adjust
Guidance prompts normal
Guidance prompts maximum/max.
Guidance prompts minimum/min.
Voice Command Index
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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 81
Acura Automobile Client
Services
.....................................108
AcuraLink/Messages......... 71, 72, 101
Add to Today’s Destinations......44, 47
Adding Destinations to the List........44
Address..............................25, 26, 82
Address Book..................... 25, 45, 81
Address Book PIN.......................... 85
Advanced....................................... 37
Auto Daylight Saving Time.............98
Auto Service................................... 36
Auto Time Zone by GPS.................99
Avoid Streets.................................. 68
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 69
Banking.......................................... 36
Basic Settings.................................97
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®..........16
Breadcrumbs.......................18, 63, 95
Brightness...................................... 78
By Address.....................................26
By Address Book............................45
By Go Home................................... 46
By Intersection................................30
By Map Input................................. 40
By Places....................................... 35
By Previous Destinations................43
By Today’s Destinations................. 43
C
Calculator
.... .................................. 76
Calendar..................................17, 74
CALL...................................... 16, 47
CANCEL button............................10
Cancel Current Route.....................69
Category.................................. 35, 83
CD Voice Commands...................142
Cellular Phonebook........................ 73
Change Method..............................48
Change Routing Method...........48, 68
Change State............................ 26, 31
Changing the DVD.......................110
Changing the Route........................ 66
Changing the Routing Method........48
Changing Your Destination.............69
City................................... 26, 31, 41
City Vicinity..................................38
Client Assistance..........................108
Climate Control Commands..........140
Clock Adjustment..........................98
Color........................................... 100
Community....................................36
Continental USA............................42
Contrast......................................... 80
Convert(Unit)................................77
Correct Vehicle Position................. 96
Coverage Areas............................ 111
Current Location...................... 19, 64
Current Position....................... 40, 82
Current Street................................... 6
D
Database Limitations
.................... 106
Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Selection
..................................... 99
Delete Previous Destination............86
Deleting Waypoints........................ 68
Destination........................ 25, 47, 54
Destination Icon............................. 58
Destination Map............................. 50
Detailed Coverage Areas......111, 116
Detour........................................... 68
Direct Route..................................48
Direction List.................................54
Display.......................................... 79
Driving to Your Destination............47
DVD Voice Commands................143
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Index
E
Easy Route
..................................... 48
Edit Avoid Area..............................92
Edit Waypoint Search Area..............94
Edit/Delete Address........................ 84
Editing Today’s Destination List......44
Emergency..................................... 36
Entering a Destination.....................25
Entering Address Book.................... 82
Entering the Security Code............ 102
Entering the Street Number.............. 30
Entering Your Schedule................... 74
Error Message............................... 133
Exit Info......................................... 55
F
Find Place Commands
................... 139
Frequently Asked Questions..........125
G
Getting Started
..................... ...........10
Global Commands........................ 137
Glossary.............................. .........134
Go Home.................................. 25, 46
Go Home PIN...........................46, 86
Going Off the Route........................63
GPS Initialization......................... 103
Guidance Mode..............................95
Guidance Prompts....................51, 80
Guidance Screen............................ 53
H
Hawaii (Operation)
....................... 122
Home Address............................... 84
Hotel/Motel (Lodging)...................36
I
Icon Bar
...... .................................. 61
INFO button............................11, 72
Information.................................... 72
Information Screen Voice
Commands
................................144
Intersection.............................. 25, 30
J
Joystick
......................................... 11
K
Key to Zagat Ratings
...................... 75
Keyboard Layout........................... 98
L
Landmark Icons
............................. 58
Leisure.......................................... 36
Lodging (Hotel/Motel)....................36
M
Map Color
................................... 100
Map Coverage..............................111
Map Input...................... ..........25, 40
Map Legend....................... 18, 52, 73
Map Matching.............................. 103
Map Orientation.............................57
Map Scale......................................56
Map Screen........................ 18, 50, 52
MAP/GUIDE button.................10, 53
Maximize Freeways....................... 48
MENU button.......................... 10, 25
Menu Color................................. 100
Message........................................75
Messages......................... 71, 72, 101
Microphone................................... 12
Minimize Freeways........................48
Minimize Toll Roads...................... 48
MP3/WMA Voice Commands......143
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Index
N
Name
................................. 35, 39, 82
NAVI BACK button........................ 12
NAVI TALK button........................12
Navigation Display Commands......138
Navigation General Commands......137
O
Off-road Tracking
..................... 63, 95
On-Screen Commands...................145
On-Screen Commands Assist.........145
On-Screen Keyboard....................... 15
P
PC Card
........................................ 110
Personal Information.......................81
Phone Number....................35, 39, 83
PIN Number........................ ...........85
Place Name.............................. 37, 39
Place Name by Keyword.................37
Places................................. 25, 35, 83
Previous
Destinations
............... 25, 43, 83, 86
R
Radio Voice Commands
...............141
Read List..... ............................ 36, 73
Rear View Camera.................11, 101
Rear View Camera Brightness
Adjustment
............................... 101
Recalculation.................................87
Reporting Errors..........................108
Rerouting...................................... 87
Restaurant.....................................36
Roadside Assistance.......................77
Route..........................47, 50, 63, 66
Routing & Guidance.......................87
Routing Method............................. 48
S
Save Current
.................................. 64
Schedule........................................ 74
Schedule List.................................74
Screen........................................... 11
Search Waypoint on Route..............66
Security Code..............................102
Selecting the City.....................26, 31
Selecting the State or
Province
............................... 26, 31
Selecting the Street...................28, 33
SETUP button................................ 10
Setup Screen (first) Commands.....144
Shopping....................................... 37
Show Icons on the Map..................58
Sort by Distance to Travel...............37
Split Screen Guidance.................... 55
State.................................. 26, 31, 41
Street....................................... 28, 33
System Controls.............................10
System Function Diagram...............24
System Information........................ 97
System Initialization..................... 102
System Limitations....................... 104
System Set-up................................ 78
System Start-up..............................17
T
Temperature Voice Commands
..... 141
Time Adjustment........................... 99
Title.............................................. 75
Today’s Destination List................. 44
Today’s Destinations................25, 43
Traffic Display Legend................... 20
Traffic Flow...................................21
Traffic Incident.................. 22, 56, 60
Traffic Speed........................... 56, 60
Travel............................ ................37
Troubleshooting........................... 133
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