Setting up the Phonebook
The HFL phonebook can store up to
50 names with their associated
numbers. These can be any types of
numbers. For example, you can store
a phone number and use it to make a
call, or you can store an account
number and use it during a call to a
menu-driven phone system.To add a name, do this:1. 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. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Store.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to store? ’’3. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Eric’’ or say ‘‘account
number. ’’The HFL response is
‘‘ What is the number for Eric, ’’or
‘‘ What is the number for account
number? ’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the number.
For example, say ‘‘123 456 7891.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘123 456
7891. ’’Say ‘‘Enter. ’’or continue to
add numbers.
5. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘Eric (or account
number) has been stored.
Returning to the main menu. ’’
To edit the number of a name, do this:1. 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. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Edit. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to edit? ’’
3. 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 for
Eric? ’’
4. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new
number for Eric. For example, say
‘‘987 654 3219. ’’The HFL response
is, ‘‘987 654 3219. ’’Say ‘‘Enter. ’’or
continue to add numbers.
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5. Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Enter. ’’The
HFL response is ‘‘The number has
been changed. Returning to the
main menu. ’’To delete a name, do this:1. 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. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to delete? ’’
3. 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? ’’4. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Yes. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘The name has
been deleted. Returning to the
main menu.’’
To list all names in the phonebook, do this:1. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘The
Phonebook options are store, edit,
delete, receive contact, and list. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After 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.’’
To call a name from the phonebook list,
do this:1. 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. ’’
2. Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List. ’’The
HFL responds by listing the names
in the phonebook. When it says
the name you want to call, for
example, Eric, press the Talk
button, and then say ‘‘Call. ’’The
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’
3. Press and release the Talk button. After 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.
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Storing a Phone Number Directly
from Your Phone
You can store the desired number to
the HFL phonebook directly from
your cellular phone.
NOTE: Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
or call the Hands Free
Link
®consumer support at
(888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. You can see your
phone's owner's manual for
information.
To store a phone number from your
phone:1. 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. ’’ 2. Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Receive
contact.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘ The receive process requires
operation of your cell phone. For
safety, only perform this function
while the vehicle is stopped. HFL
is now waiting to receive a contact
from a Bluetooth device. ’’
3. Select a desired number from the list on your phone, and transmit/
send (individual steps will vary for
each type of phone, refer to your
phone's owner's manual) via
Bluetooth. The HFL response is
‘‘One phone number has been
received for this contact. What
name would you like to store for
the mobile number? To discard
this number, say ‘Discard. ’’’
4. 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. Is this correct? ’’5. Press and release the Talk button.
After 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
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6. If you want to continue to store anyother numbers, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Yes. ’’The HFL response is,
‘‘ HFL is now waiting to receive a
contact from a Bluetooth device. ’’
7. Select a desired number from the list on your phone, and transmit/
send (individual steps will vary for
each type of phone, refer to your
phone's owner's manual) via
Bluetooth. The HFL response is
‘‘One phone number has been
received for this contact. What
name would you like to store for
the cell phone number? To discard
this number, say ‘Discard. ’’’ 8. 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. Is this correct? ’’
9. Press and release the Talk button. After 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? ’’
10. 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.’’ Cellular Phonebook Options
On models with navigation systemThe cellular phonebook option allows
you to store up to 1,000 names and
10,000 phone numbers in the
phonebook of Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®from 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.
NOTE: Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
or call the Hands Free
Link
®consumer support at
(888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. You can see your
phone's owner's manual for
information.
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To use the cellular phonebook with
the HFL, say or select‘‘Cellular
Phonebook’’ from the Information
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 for 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.
Search Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to search the
phone numbers stored in the HFL.
When you enter keyword for a
person's name, such as the first
name or last name, the system will
find the number you want and let you
make calls.
Delete Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to delete the stored
phonebook from 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 from the HFL
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To import the cellular phonebookYou can import the phonebook of
your cellular phone in the HFL. Link
your phone to the HFL and select
‘‘Import Cellular Phonebook ’’from
the ‘‘Select an option ’’screen. When
the message ‘‘The import was
successful. ’’is displayed, push in on
the Interface Dial to select ‘‘OK. ’’
NOTE:●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 information on linking to the
HFL, see page285.
To search the imported phonebookYou can search the stored number
by entering keywords to make calls
by using the HFL.
Select ‘‘Search Imported Phonebook’’
from the ‘‘Select an option ’’screen.
The display will change as shown
above.
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Select a phonebook from 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 following 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 for a person's
name, such as the first name or last
name, using the Interface Dial. If the
system does not find an exact match,
say or select‘‘LIST ’’when you finish
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. Select the number (1-
6) of the
desired person from 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 for the
person. If a name has more than
three category icons, ‘‘... ’’is
displayed.
The following category icons will
appear:
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Cell phone
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After selecting a person, the system
will display a list of the person's
phone numbers.
Select the desired number from the
list to make a call.
To store in the Bluetooth
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Say or select‘‘STORE IN
HandsFreeLink ’’from the ‘‘Select a
number to call ’’screen. The screen
shown above will appear.
Select the desired number from the
list to store it in the HFL.
Work
Pager
Car
Voice
Other Fax
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