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Voice recognition visual feedback
When Voice recognition (VR) is activated, the following icons will appear
in the status bar.
VR State VR Icon
Main Menu/Generic
VR recognition failure
VR session unsuccessful?
Listening
Listening paused
Speaking instructions
For the best voice recognition, please ensure that:
•The interior of the vehicle needs to be as quiet as possible. Wind noise
from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system from
correctly recognizing voice commands.
•Press
or VOICE and wait until the second tone sounds before
speaking a command.
•Speak naturally without large pauses in between words.
•Speak louder if background noise is preventing the system from
recognizing your command
•Only one person should speak while the system is listening for a
command.
•Please realize voice recognition performance is not 100% and varies by
user. The voice recognition system is meant to be a secondary
convenience control and if it doesn’t operate optimally, you can still
operate your system via the touch screen and hard buttons.
To speak voice commands:
Depending on the feedback setting, the system will respond differently. If
the feedback settings are set to ‘Standard’, the system will respond with
a tone, a prompt and another tone. If the feedback settings are set to
Advanced, the system will respond without a prompt and with tones
only.
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound.
2. The system will say, “Please say a command” and VOICE/Main Menu
and
will appear in the status bar.
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Selecting a user profile using voice recognition
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound and the
system will say, “Please say a command”. Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready for your command.
2. Say “User Profile”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
3. Say “Select”.
4. Depending on the chosen level of feedback, you will need to select
which user profile.
Editing a user profile
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Scroll down and select ‘Edit’.
4. Select ‘Continue’ to edit either Profile 1 or Profile 2.
5. A pop-up window will appear to confirm and the system will prompt
“This profile has been partially created by . Only
should continue to create this profile. Would you like to continue to
create this profile?”
Editing a user profile using voice recognition
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound and the
system will say, “Please say a command”. Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready for your command.
2. Say “User Profile”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
3. Say “Edit”.
4. Depending on the chosen level of feedback, you will need to
tell/confirm which user profile to edit.
Deleting a user profile
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback Settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Use the scroll arrow to go to the second page and press the ‘Edit’
button to ‘Manage Voice Recognition User Profiles’.
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4. Select ‘Delete’ to delete either Profile 1 or Profile 2.
5. Select YES when the confirmation pop-up window appears.
Deleting all user profiles at once
1. Press the MENU hard button.
2. Select the ‘System Settings’ tab.
3. Press the ‘View’ button for ‘Delete Stored items’.
4. Select ‘Voice Recognition User Profile’.
Deleting a user profile using voice recognition
1. Press
or VOICE on the steering wheel. A tone will sound and the
system will say, “Please say a command”. Another tone will sound
signaling the system is ready for your command.
2. Say “User Profile”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
3. Say “Delete”.
VOICE/User Profile and
will appear in the status bar and then the
icon will change to the listening icon (Listening).
4. Depending on the chosen level of feedback, you will need to
tell/confirm which user profile to delete.
User profile voice commands
In order to create, edit, delete, or select a user profile through voice,
press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls. After the second
tone, say, “User Profile”. A tone will sound and the system will say, “User
profile, please say a command” (if in ‘Standard mode’) and another tone
will sound. After the second tone, you may say any of the following
commands:
•Create user profile 1•Create user profile 2
•Delete user profile 1•Delete user profile 2
•Select user profile 1•Select user profile 2
•Edit user profile 1•Edit user profile 2
•Help
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REAR ZONE / CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Your system may allow you to access and make adjustments to the front
and rear zone climate controls. To access:
•Press the CLIMATE hard button.
From the ‘Front Zone’ screen, you
can select from / make adjustments
to the following:
•Driver temperature:Press to increase/decrease the airflow
temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts
the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is
disengaged.
•Passenger temperature:Press to activate separate passenger
temperature control and increase/decrease the airflow temperature for
the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
•+/- Fan speed:Press to increase/decrease the fan speed.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.
•
:Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents.
•
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel.
•
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents
and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging.
•Dual:Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger
temperature controls.
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END USER NOTICE
MICROSOFTWINDOWSMOBILE FOR AUTOMOTIVE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
This system Ford SYNC™ contains software that is licensed to
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate of Microsoft
Corporation pursuant to a license agreement. Any removal, reproduction,
reverse engineering or other unauthorized use of the software from this
system in violation of the license agreement is strictly prohibited and
may subject you to legal action.
Read and follow instructions
Before using your Windows Automotive-based system, read and follow all
instructions and safety information provided in this end user manual
(“User’s Guide”). Not following precautions found in this User’s Guide
can lead to an accident or other serious consequences.
Keep User’s Guide in Vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, the User’s Guide will be a ready reference for
you and other users unfamiliar with the Windows Automotive-based
system. Please make certain that before using the system for the first
time, all persons have access to the User’s Guide and read its
instructions and safety information carefully.
WARNING:Operating certain parts of this system while driving
can distract your attention away from the road, and possibly
cause an accident or other serious consequences. Do not change
system settings or enter data non-verbally (using your hands) while
driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before attempting
these operations. This is important since while setting up or changing
some functions you might be required to distract your attention away
from the road and remove your hands from the wheel.
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General operation
Voice Command Control
Functions within the Windows Automotive-based system may be
accomplished using only voice commands. Using voice commands while
driving allows you to operate the system without removing your hands
from the wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen
Do not access any function requiring a prolonged view of the screen
while you are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting to access a function of the system requiring prolonged
attention. Even occasional short scans to the screen may be hazardous if
your attention has been diverted away from your driving task at a critical
time.
Volume Setting
Do not raise the volume excessively. Keep the volume at a level where
you can still hear outside traffic and emergency signals while driving.
Driving while unable to hear these sounds could cause an accident.
Use of Speech Recognition Functions
Speech recognition software is inherently a statistical process which is
subject to errors. It is your responsibility to monitor any speech
recognition functions included in the system and address any errors.
Navigation Features
Any navigation features included in the system are intended to provide
turn by turn instructions to get you to a desired destination. Please make
certain all persons using this system carefully read and follow
instructions and safety information fully.
Distraction Hazard
Any navigation features may require manual (non-verbal) setup.
Attempting to perform such set-up or insert data while driving can
seriously distract your attention and could cause an accident or other
serious consequences. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations.
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