2011 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

HFL ButtonsPICK-UP Button－Press and
release to answer a call, or press to
go directly to the Cellular Phone
screen.
HANG-UP Button －Press and
release to end or decline a call.
TALK Button －Press and release
to give a command.
BACK Button －Press and release
to go back to the previous command,
or cancel the command.
Voice Control Tips●
Air or wind noise from the
dashboard and side vents, or all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
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Press and release the Talk button
each time you want to make a
command. After the beep, speak in
a clear, natural tone.
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Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
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To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Help FeatureFor help at any time, including a list
of available options, say ‘‘Help. ’’LanguageRefer to the navigation system
manual for how to change the
system's language between English,
French, and Spanish.
PICK-UP
BUTTON HANG-UP
BUTTON
BACK
BUTTON
TALK
BUTTON
MICROPHONE
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DisplaysWhen you receive an incoming call,
you will see the following displays
and notifications.
On the audio screen:You will see‘‘HANDSFREELINK ’’on
the audio display while HFL is in use. On the navigation screen:
On the Cellular Phone screen:Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
information to the screen.
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How to Use HFL
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘Cellular
Phone ’’
‘‘ Phone
Setup’’
‘‘Delete ’’
‘‘
Delete Phone ’’
Delete a previously paired phone. Set a ‘‘Fixed ’’or ‘‘Random ’’pass-key
code for phone pairing.
Create a user name for a paired phone.
‘‘ Name ’’
‘‘
Setup
Bluetooth Phone ’’
Delete a user name and settings for
a paired phone.
Pair your phone to the system.
‘‘ Pair Phone ’’
Create a PIN number for a paired phone.
‘‘
Search
for Next Phone ’’
‘‘Edit User/PIN ’’
‘‘PIN ’’
‘‘
Pass-Key ’’
Voice commands can be used for all above options.
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
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Switch from a currently linked phone to another paired phone.Bluetooth
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Voice commands can be used for all above options.Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
Select a number from Call History or
Phonebook to store as a speed dial number.
‘‘
Cellular
Phone ’’
‘‘Phone Setup ’’
Delete a previously imported phonebook.
‘‘Register Voice Tag ’’
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.
‘‘
Register Speed Dial ’’‘‘Delete Speed Dial ’’
‘‘Import
Cellular
Phonebook ’’
Delete a previously stored speed dial number.
Import your entire cell phone's phonebook data to the system.
‘‘ Edit
Speed Dial ’’
‘‘ Delete
Imported
Phonebook ’’
‘‘Delete Voice Tag ’’
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Voice commands can be used for all above options.Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
‘‘ Phone Book ’’
‘‘
Cellular
Phone ’’
Speed dialentries ‘‘Lisa ’’
‘‘
Transfer ’’Mute your voice during a call.
Send numbers or names during a call.
‘‘ Eric ’’
‘‘ Mike ’’
‘‘
Dial ’’
The first 4 speed dial numbers are
shown on the Cellular Phone screen.
Enter a phone number to dial.
‘‘Direct Dial ’’ ‘‘
Dial ’’
‘‘ Call History ’’
‘‘ More Speed
Dial ’’ ‘‘
John ’’
‘‘
Mute ’’
Display a list of all 20 speed dial entries. Transfer a call from HFL to your phone,
or from your phone to HFL.
Display the paired phone's previously imported phonebook
(or import a new one).
Display the last 30 incoming, outgoing, or missed calls.
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To use HFL, you need to pair your
Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to
the system.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10
meters).Cellular Phone
Press the PICK-UP button to go
directly to the Cellular Phone screen.Phone Setup
This menu group is for phone
pairing, and user, phonebook, and
speed dial editing.
Select
‘‘PHONE SETUP ’’from the
Cellular Phone screen.
PHONE SETUP
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Setup Bluetooth PhoneTo pair a cell phone:1. Select‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone ’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select ‘‘Pair Phone. ’’
3. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key that you will need to input on your
phone.
4. Put your cell phone in ‘‘Discovery ’’
or ‘‘Search ’’mode, and search for a
Bluetooth device.
5. When your phone prompts you, input the 4-digit pass-key.
6. You will receive a notification on the screen and your phone if
pairing is successful.
Phone pairing tips:●
You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.
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Up to six phones can be paired.
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Your phone's battery may drain
faster when it is paired to HFL.
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To change the pass-key setting:1. Select‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone ’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select ‘‘Pass-Key. ’’
NOTE: The default pass-key ‘‘0000 ’’
is used until you change the setting.
For a randomly generated pass-key
each time you pair a phone, select
‘‘ Random. ’’
To create your own pass-key, select
‘‘Fixed ’’and follow steps 3 and 4.
3. Delete the current pass-key.
4. Enter a new pass-key, and select ‘‘OK. ’’
To delete a paired phone:1. Select ‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone ’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select ‘‘Delete a phone. ’’
3. Select the phone you want to delete. The Bluetooth icon shows
you the currently linked phone.
4. A trash icon appears next to the selected phone. Select ‘‘OK ’’to
continue.
Delete the number first
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