2013 HONDA ACCORD phone

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368Features
The following options are available during a call.
Mute : Mute your voice.
Transfer : Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.
Touch Tones : Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-
driven phone system.
Pres the MENU button to display the options.
The available options are shown on the lower
half of the screen.
Rotate to select the option, then press . uThe mute icon appears when Mute is
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.■Options During a Call
1Options During a Call
Touch Tones : Available on some phones.
You can select the icons on the audio with touch
screen.Models with two displays
Mute Icon
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HFL can display newly receiv ed text messages as well as 20 of the most recently
received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud
and replied to using a fixed common phrase.
HFL can also display E-mails.
1.A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text message or E-mail.
2. Rotate to select Read to listen to the
message, then press .
u The text message or E-mail is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading
out the message.
3. To discontinue the message read-out, press
.■Receiving a Text Message/E-mail
1Receiving a Text Message/E-mail
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text messages and E-mails.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
message/E-mail feature. Only use the text message/
E-mail feature when conditions allow you to do so
safely.
When you receive a text message or E-mail for the
first time after the phone is paired to HFL, you are
asked to turn the New Text Message Alert or the
New Text/Email Alert setting to On.
2 To turn on or off the text/E-mail notice
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Models with two displays

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If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to
be active and receive notifications.
1.Go to the Phone Settings screen.
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2.Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select Select
Account.
3. Rotate to select Text message or an E-
mail account you want, then press .
■Selecting a Mail AccountModels with two displays
1 Selecting a Mail Account
You can also select a mail account from the folder list
screen or the message list screen.
Rotate to select Select Account on the top of the
list, then press .
You can only receive notifications from one text
message or mail account at a time.
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■Displaying text messages
1. Go to the Phone screen.2 Phone screen P. 345Press the MENU button to display the
menu items.
2. Rotate to select Text Message, then
press .
2. Rotate to select Text/Email , then press
.
u Select account if necessary.
3. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
■Displaying Messages
1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.
To see the previous or next message, press on the
text message screen. From the pop-up menu, rotate
to select Previous Message or Next Message ,
then press .
Message List
Text Message
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■Displaying E-mails
1. Go to the Phone screen.2 Phone screen P. 345
2.Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
u Select account if necessary.
3. Rotate to select a folder, then press .
4. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The E-mail is displayed. The system
automatically starts reading the message
aloud.
1Displaying E-mails
Received text messages and E-mails may appear in
the message list screen at the same time. In this case,
text messages are titled No Subject.
Message List
E-mail Folder List
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s navigation system, without handling your cell phone.Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Phone Call screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call
(888) 528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call (888)
528 -7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
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Voice control tips•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a number. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Models with navigation system
Talk Button
Volume up
MicrophoneHang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
DialPHONE

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The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until
the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with
voice tags, phonebook names, or numbers
can be called using voice commands while the
vehicle is in motion.
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■HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.1 HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
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■Limitations for Manual OperationBluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
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HFL MenusThe power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.■Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
1 HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving. A message
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving
and the operation is canceled.
Edit the user name of a paired phone.
Phone
Edit Device Name
Connect phoneBluetooth
Device List

(Existing
entry list)

Replace This Device
Add Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.Connect a phone to the system.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Disconnect

(Existing entry list)

Pair a phone to the system.
Edit PIN

Create a security PIN for a paired phone. Replace a previously paired phone with a
new phone.
Delete This Device
Delete a previously paired phone.


Add Bluetooth Device
Pair a phone to the system.