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www.handsfree link.ca,HandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
In the U.S., visit
,
or call (888) 528-7876.
Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents,
windows and moonroof may
interf ere with the microphone.
Adjust or close them as necessary.
In Canada, visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
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HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL ButtonsVoice Cont rol T ips
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MICROPHONE
HFL BACK BUTTON HFL TALK BUTTON
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Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’ or
‘‘Dial Peter.’’
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
To hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’ As an incoming call notif ication, you
will see the f ollowing display:
Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
inf ormation to HFL.
When there is an incoming call, or
HFL is in use, ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’
will appear on the display.
‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on
the audio display when a phone is
linked.
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Help Feat uresInf ormation Display
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SIGNAL
STRENGTH
HFL
MODEBATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
ROAM STATUS PHONE NUMBER ROAM STATUS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
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How to Use HFL
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‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘List’’‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. ‘‘123-456- ’’Pair a phone to the system
Edit the name of a paired phone
Delete a paired phone from the system
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
Search for another previously paired phone to link to
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number
Enter desired phone number
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here. (See page
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To use HFL, you need to pair your
Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to
the system.Press and release the HFL Talk
button. If you are pairing a phone
f or the f irst time, HFL will give
you inf ormation about the pairing
process. If it is not the f irst phone
you are pairing, say ‘‘
’’ and say ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and put
your phone in discovery or search
mode. HFL will give you a 4-digit
pairing code and begin searching
foryourphone.
When your phone f inds a
Bluetooth device, select HFL f rom
the options and enter the 4-digit
code f rom the previous step.
Follow the HFL prompts and
name the newly paired phone.
This command group is available f or
paired cell phones.
You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.
Your phone must be in discovery
or search mode to pair. Ref er to
your phone’s manual.
Up to six phones can be paired.
Your phone’s battery may drain
f aster when it is paired to HFL.
If af ter three minutes your phone
is not ready to pair or a phone is
not f ound, the system will time out
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T o pair a cell phone:
Phone pairing tips
Phone
setup Pair
Phone Setup
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Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
HFL will tell you which phone is
linked to the system. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’ Say ‘‘
.’’
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
HFL disconnects the linked phone
and searches for another paired
phone.
Once another phone is f ound, it is
linked to the system. HFL will
inf orm you which phone is now
linked.
If no other phones are f ound or
paired, HFL will inf orm you that the
original phone is linked again. Say ‘‘
’’ af ter the
prompts.
If you want HFL to create a
random code each time you pair a
phone, say ‘‘ .’’ If you want
to choose your own 4-digit code to
be used each time, say ‘‘ ’’
and f ollow the HFL prompts.
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T o hear which paired phone is current ly linked: To change f rom the currently linked
phone t o anot her paired phone: T o change t he pairing code set t ing:
Phone setup
StatusPhone setup
Phone setup
Next phone Set pairing code
Random Fixed
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BluetoothWhen a phone has neverbeen paired to the system:HandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using either the
navigation system controls or voice
commands without the distraction of
handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
UsetheInterfaceDialtomakemenu
or list selections.
To select an item on the screen, turn
the interf ace dial lef t or right to
highlight it, and then press ENTER.
To select an item that comes with, , , or icons,
push the interf ace selector up, down,
lef t, or right. Press the PHONE button or PICK-
UP button to enter the phone pairing
procedure (see page ). 432
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Int erf ace Dial
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INFO BUTTON
SELECTOR
DIAL
ENTER
CANCEL
BUTTON
PHONE BUTTON
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To pair a cell phone (when there is nophone paired to the system):
Press the PHONE button or
PICK- UP button. The system
starts pairing when there is no
phone paired to the system.
Press the PHONE button or PICK-
UP button. The system prompts
you to pair a phone. Select ‘‘Yes’’
on the conf irmation screen.Make sure your phone is set to
discoverable or visibility is ON,
and select ‘‘OK.’’ HFL begins to
searchforyourphone.
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HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key
that you will need to input on
When your phone prompts you,
input the 4-digit pass-key.
You will receive a notif ication on
the screen and your phone if
pairing is successf ul.
If your phone doesn’t appear on
the list, select ‘‘Phone not f ound?’’
and search f or Bluetooth devices
using your phone. From your
phone, select ‘‘HandsFreeLink.’’ If your phone is f ound, it is
displayed on the screen. Select it
and press ENTER.
You will receive a notification to set
up an AcuraLink
connection. If you
want to do this, please see page ,
or select ‘‘Setup Later.’’
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