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Entering Your Schedule
Set your schedule by selecting the day on
the calendar, and the display changes to:
Reminder
The default for Reminder is ON. This
allows the system to remind you of the
calendar item the next time you start the
vehicle. See System Start-up on page18.Edit Date
This allows you to
move your calendar
entry to a different date. If you say or
select Edit Date , the Edit date screen
is displayed with ex isting entries grayed
out. When you select a new date, the
display will return to the Schedule
screen.
Edit Title
Say or select Edit Title, then enter the
name of your title using the Interface
Dial . Once you have entered the title,
say or select OK. The title will be
displayed on the specified date on the
Calendar screen and the display will
return to the Schedule screen.
Edit Message
Say or select Edit Message , and the
system will show the Edit message
screen. You can enter a message on two
lines. Use to change the line. Once you have entered the message, say
or select
OK. The message will be
displayed on the specified date on the
Calendar screen and the display will
return to the Schedule screen.
Message Icon
Say or select Message Icon, and the
system displays a list of icons you can
select to help identify the type of
message you entered. The message icon
you choose will be displayed alongside
the specified date on the Calendar
screen.
Delete
Say or select Delete to display the
confirmation screen. If you select Yes ,
the entry that is displayed will be
deleted.
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NOTE:
Only one entry can be stored for each calendar day.
A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the calendar. After you
reach 50 entries, a warning message
will appear telling you that the limit
has been reached. You can clear any
older entries as needed.
The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on
the Disclaimer screen.
For more information, see System Start-up on page 18.Scenic Road Information
Say or select Scenic Road
Information while on the INFO screen
(Other ), and the display will change as
indicated below.
The number of scenic roads for each
state will be listed.
Select a state and a list of the scenic
roads in that state will be displayed.
After making a selection, the scenic road
will display on the screen at a scale,
where its main portion is the focal point
of the map. You can then set this as a
destination or waypoint.
If you select a scenic road that runs
through multiple states, only the portion
of the road in the selected state will be
displayed.
Calculator
When you say or select Calculator on
the INFO screen ( Other), the display
changes to:
Use the Interface Dial and Knob to
use the following features:
Calculator
The calculator function operates like a
standard handheld calculator.
Unit Conversion
Values entered on the calculator can be
converted from one unit to another (e.g.,
inches to millimeters).
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To perform a conversion:
1. Enter a numeric value to be converted
(for example, 1000).
2. Move the Interface Dial down to
select UNIT CONVERSION . The
screen changes to:
3. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to
select the type of unit you want to
convert (for example, Length) and
push in on the Interface Dial to
select. The screen for that
conversion type appears (see
illustration in step 4). 4. Select the base unit (e.g., mm) that
you wish to convert to some other
unit. All other units will change
automatically depending on the base
unit value. In the example below,
1000 mm converts to 100 cm, 1 m,
etc.
NOTE:
If you do not enter a value to be converted, only “Temperature” units
are selectable.
Conversions using negative values may produce meaningless or
physically impossible values.
To return the Calculator screen,
select CALC. by moving the
Interface Dial to the right.System/Device Information
Say or select System/Device
Information while on the INFO screen
(Other ), and the displa y will change as
indicated below.
You will need this information when
ordering an update. See page 133 for
more information.
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Map Data Update Status
During data updates, you can check the
update status for map data.
During the update of map data, say or
select Map Data Update Status
while on the INFO screen ( Other), and
the display will change as indicated
below.
NOTE:
This operation can only be carried out
during a disc update.
Roadside Assistance
Acura Roadside Assistance is provided
as a service to Acura clients. When
paired with a Bluetooth-enabled cell
phone, the system can call for assistance
as long as the setting is switched ON.
Say or select Roadside Assistance
while on the INFO screen ( Other), and
the display will change as indicated
below.
When you select the country, the phone
number for Roadside Assistance and
vehicle position information will be
displayed.
Say “Call” or select Call with the
Interface Dial, and then select Yes
from the confirmation screen.
Key to ZAGAT Ratings
By saying or selecting Key to ZAGAT
Ratings on the INFO screen ( Other),
you can see the explanation of the data
displayed for the Zagat-surveyed
restaurants.
“Food,” “Decor,” and “Service” categories are rated using numbered
values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15, etc.)
“Cost” is the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip). If unavailable
then estimated cost symbols are shown:
“
VE”: Very Expensive
“E”: Expensive
“M”: Moderate
“I”: Inexpensive
The symbols, if displayed, indicate the following information:
open on Sunday
open on Monday
open for lunch
serving after 11 PM
no credit card accepted
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Use the Interface Dial to scroll through
the
Key to ZAGAT ratings screens.
Show Wallpaper
If you say or select Show Wallpaper
from the INFO screen ( Other), the
wallpaper that is currently selected will
be displayed on the screen. If you push
in on the Interface Dial, the original
screen will return. For instructions on
changing wallpapers, see page 121.
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SETUP Mode
The SETUP function consists of two
main screens that allow you to change
and update information in the system.
NOTE:
For information on the available voice
commands, see page 173.
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)
Select Setup from the INFO screen
(Main info.), and the following screen
will display.
Brightness
The screen brightness has 11 settings.
To change the brightness, use the voice
control system and say “Brightness up”
or “Brightness down.” You can also
select Brightness and change the
setting by rotating the Interface Dial
knob.
Tip:
If you are having trouble viewing the
screen in bright lig hting conditions, try
increasing the brightness.
Contrast
The screen contrast has 11 settings.
To adjust the contrast, use the voice
control system and say “Contrast up” or
“Contrast down.” You can also select
Contrast and change the setting by
rotating the Interface Dial knob .
Black Level
The screen black level has 11 settings.
To change the black level, use the voice
control system and say “Black level up”
or “Black level down.” You can also
select Black Level and change the
setting by rotating the Interface Dial
knob .
NOTE:
You can have separate daytime and
nighttime settings for Brightness,
Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each
setting when the disp lay is in either
daytime or nighttime mode. Use the
Display Mode button (page 11 and
118) to select Daytime or Nighttime
mode.
System Setup
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Volume
The navigation voice volume has 11
settings and can be adjusted by:
Using the voice control system and
saying “Volume up” or “Volume
down”.
Selecting Volume and changing the
setting by rotating the Interface
Dial knob .
Saying “Volume Off,” or selecting Volume and then OFF.
NOTE:
If you turn the volume off, you will not
hear route guidance or voice command
confirmations.
If you then select Voice in the Map
menu , you will hear route guidance at
the default volume.
Interface Dial Feedback
This setting allows you to control when
(and if) the system will read the current
selection you choose with the Interface
Dial . The purpose of this feature is to
minimize the need to look at the screen
while operating the dial. You can set the
one of the three settin gs explained in the
following table. The factory default is
AUTO .
Personal Information
From the SETUP screen ( Main Setup),
say or select Personal Information
and the following screen appears:
Address Book
The Address Book allows up to a total
of 200 address entries. After 200 entries,
no more entries can be added. The 200
addresses are shared between DRIVER
1 and DRIVER 2. For example, if
DRIVER 1 has 150 addresses, DRIVER
2 can only have 50. You can add,
modify, and delete information in the
personal Address Book list.
Setting
Degree of assistance
ON
When selection is made,
the system always reads
what is selected.
AUTO
(factory default) The system reads
selection only when
moving
OFF No voice assistance
when selecting.
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You may choose to use a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) to protect
your privacy. However, PINs are
optional, and if you decide to use one,
record it in case you forget the number
(see page 100).
NOTE:
If you forget your PIN, your dealer will
have to reset it for you, and all of your
stored information will be cleared.
You can do the following functions in
the address book:
Enter an address (see this page)
Edit an existing address (see page 97)
Delete an existing address (see page 99)Accessing the Address Book List
After selecting the Address Book,
move the Interface Dial down while
on the Select an address screen to
change to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 .
If an Address Book PIN has been set,
the system prompts you to enter your
PIN. Verify that the correct user is
displayed, then enter your PIN. After
entering your PIN correctly by voice or
by using the Interface Dial, the system
displays your Address Book.
If no Address Book PIN has been set,
the system displays your Address Book.
NOTE:
Personal information cannot be backed
up or moved to another navigation
system.
Entering an Address
Select New Address by pushing in on
the Interface Dial when beginning to
build your Address Book list.
If you move the Interface Dial down,
you can change to DRIVER 1 or
DRIVER 2 .
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