2010 Lexus GS350 display

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Listening to Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth® audio system enables users to enjoy music played on a por-
table player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system capable of
playing portable audio music without cables. If your portable player does
not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio system will not function.
Album selection
Random play
Repeat play Audio control screen display button
Track selection/fast forward/rewindVo l u m e Pow e rConnection status
Play/pause
Setting the 
sound 
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Status display
You can check such indicators as signal strength and battery charge on
the screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
IndicatorsConditions
Connection status
Blue: Good
Yellow: Bad
: Not connected
Battery chargeFullEmpty

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Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
To use the Bluetooth
® audio system, you need to enter your portable
player into the system. Once registered, you can enjoy your music on the
vehicle’s audio system. (P. 243)
For the operation procedure for the portable player, consult your player’s
accompanying instruction manual.
■When the connection method is set to “From Vehicle”
When auto connection is on
When the portable player is on standby for the connection, it will be
automatically connected whenever the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in either ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
When auto connection is off
Manually connect the portable player in accordance with the following
procedure.
Touch “Connect”.
A message is shown if connection
has been successful.
If connection fails, a message will
be displayed and connection will
be re-attempted.

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■When the connection method is set to “From Portable Player”
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth
® audio
system.
Touch “Connect”.
A message is shown if connection
has been successful.
If connection fails, a message will
be displayed and connection will
be re-attempted.
Playing Bluetooth® audio
Touch or to play/pause.
Some titles may not be displayed
depending on the type of portable
player.

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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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Listening to a USB memory/iPod®
Connecting a USB memory or iPod® enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
The above illustration shows an iPod® screen.
Audio control screen display button
Track/file selectionVo l u m e Pow e rSelect play mode Displays track list
Setting the 
sound 
(P. 3 2 6 )
Random play
Repeat play
Play/pause
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■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback.
●Compatible device formats
The following device formats can be used:
• USB communication formats: USB2.0 FS (12 mbps)
• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not
play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be displayed cor-
rectly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 999 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 65025
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
●MP3 and WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1 /10 of their original size using MP3
compression.
WMA (Windows Media
® Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 for-
mat.
There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and to the
media/formats on which the files are recorded.

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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
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 )