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To create a PIN for each user:When you set a PIN for a user, you
will be asked to enter the PIN every
time you select the user on the
Cellular Phone screen.1. Select‘‘Edit User/PIN’’from the
Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘PIN.’’3. Enter a 4-digit PIN, re-enter it, and
select‘‘OK.’’
If you select‘‘DO NOT USE PIN’’
before entering any number, the user
will not have a PIN.
If the user is already PIN-protected,
you need to enter the current PIN
before creating a new one.
To delete a user:Deleting a user will delete all
settings, such as call history and
phonebook.
1. Select‘‘Edit User/PIN’’from the
Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Delete.’’
3. Follow the prompts to complete
the deletion.
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Import Cellular Phonebook(available on some phones)The entire phonebook data (up to
1,000 entries, depending on the
phone) of the cell phone that is
linked to HFL can be imported to the
system.1. Select‘‘Import Cellular
Phonebook’’from the Phone Setup
screen.2. HFL begins importing the
phonebook. Select‘‘OK’’after the
import is completed.Up to three category icons appear
next to the phonebook entries
ᤳ.
These indicate how many numbers
are stored for the name. If a name
has more than three category icons,
‘‘....’’is displayed.ᤳAvailable on some phones
Preference
Home
Mobile
Work
PagerFax
Car
Voice
Other
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Edit Speed DialUp to 20 speed dial numbers can be
stored per user, and the first four
numbers are displayed on the
Cellular Phone screen.
Select a‘‘No Entry’’field to store a
speed dial entry, or use the following
procedure.
To store a speed dial number:1. Select‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’from the
Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Register Speed Dial.’’
3. Select a number on the speed dial
list where you want to store the
number.
4. Choose a number from:
Phonebook－the linked cell
phone's imported phonebook
Call History－the last 30
numbers
Dial－manual number input
5. When the speed dial number is
successfully stored, you are asked
to store a voice tag for the number.
Follow the prompts.
The first four speed dial entries
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When a voice tag is stored for the
entry, you can dial the number by
saying‘‘Call’’and the voice tag name.To add a voice tag to a stored speed
dial number:1. Select‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’from the
Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Register Voice Tag.’’
3. Select the number you want to
store a voice tag for.
1. Follow the prompts to complete
the voice tag.
NOTE:•Avoid using duplicate voice tags.•Avoid using‘‘home’’as a voice tag.•It is easier for HFL to recognize a
longer name. For example, use
‘‘John Smith’’instead of‘‘John.’’
To delete a voice tag:1. Select‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’from the
Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Delete Voice Tag.’’
3. Select the number you want to
delete the voice tag for, and select
‘‘OK.’’
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To delete a speed dial number:1. Select‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’from the
Phone Setup screen.
2. Select‘‘Delete Speed Dial.’’
3. Select the number you want to
delete, and select‘‘OK.’’
Delete Imported PhonebookThis option deletes the entire
phonebook of the currently linked
cell phone. Follow the confirmation
and notification screens.Making a Call
You can make calls by inputting any
phone number, using the imported
phonebook, using the call history, or
with speed dial entries.
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes after you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle's battery.
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To make a call using a name in the
Phone Book:1. Select‘‘Phonebook’’from the
Cellular Phone screen.
If a phonebook has not yet been
imported, the system will attempt to
import one first.2. Select a name from the list. You
can also select‘‘Search
Phonebook’’and enter the first few
letters of the name.
3. Push ENTER to begin automatic
dialing.
To make a call using a phone
number:1. Select‘‘Dial’’from the Cellular
Phone screen.
2. Enter the phone number, and
select‘‘Dial.’’
To enter the phone number by voice,
say it in a continuous string.
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To make a call using Call History:1. Select‘‘Call History’’from the
Cellular Phone screen.
2. Call History is sorted by‘‘All,’’
‘‘Dial,’’ ‘‘Receive,’’and‘‘Missed.’’
Selecting a number to begin
automatic dialing.
To make a call using Speed Dial:Select one of the four entries on the
Cellular Phone screen, and push
ENTER to begin automatic dialing.
To make a call using More Speed
Dial:1. Select‘‘More Speed Dial’’on the
Cellular Phone screen.
2. A list of up to 20 stored speed dial
entries is shown. Select the entry
you want to call, and push ENTER
to begin automatic dialing.
NOTE:Any voice-tagged speed dial
entry can be dialed by voice from the
Cellular Phone screen.
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Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, a
notification appears on the screen.
(see page 385).
To answer the call, press the PICK-
UP button on the steering wheel.
To end or decline the call, press the
HANG-UP button.During a Call
The following options are available
during a call:Direct Dial
ᤳ－Allows you to send
numbers or names during a call. This
is useful when you call a menu-
driven phone system.
Transfer
－Allows you to transfer a
call from HFL to your phone, or from
your phone to HFL.
Mute
－Allows you to mute your
voice.
ᤳAvailable on some phones
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