2013 SKODA OCTAVIA display

In MAXI DOT Display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operate using the lever
10
Multifunction steering wheel- Radio/Media
10
Multifunction steering wheel - Phone
12
Multifunction steering wheel - Navigation
13
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
This chapter discusses operation of the unit and its menus using the operating
lever or the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Information about the
device functions appears in the MAXI DOT display.
The keys can only control the menu functions in the MAXI DOT display.
Note
If the ignition and the side lights are switched on, the buttons and dials on the
multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated.
Operate using the leverFig. 6
Buttons on the control lever
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
Press and hold down the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 6 to activate the main menu.
›
The individual menu items can be selected with button
A
.
›
The selected item is confirmed by pressing button
B
briefly.
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Multifunction steering wheel- Radio/Media
Fig. 7
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
The information shown on the MAXI DOT display (depending on the menu
selected) ■ Radio
■ current frequency band of the radio station;
■ currently playing station of receivable radio stations in the given frequency
band if less than 5 are receivable;
■ if more than 5 stations can be received, a list of receivable radio stations is
displayed with an option to choose one of them;
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ Name 
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Buttons and wheels in the Radio/Media menuButton/
wheel » Fig. 7ActionFunctionRadioMedia1Press brieflyChange source (change frequency bands and connected sources)1Press and hold buttonSwitch between the Radio and Media menus and open the last context status (e.g. the last radio station or
track to be played)2Press brieflySwitch off/on tonea)Start/stop playback2Turn upwardsIncrease volume of the current source b)2Turn downwardsLower volume of the current sourceb)3
Press brieflyGo to the next saved radio station in the station list
or go to the station stored in the preset list c)
Interrupt traffic reportSkip to next track d)
3Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast forwardd)4
Press briefly
Go to the previous stored radio station in the station
list
or go to the station stored in the preset list Interrupt traffic reportGo to the previous track when pressed within 5 s from the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s af- ter track changed)4Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast rewind5Press brieflyStop traffic reportNo function5Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsSwitch to previous track d)5Turn downwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll downwardsSkip to next track d)6Press brieflyCall up the main menua)
The sound is turned on again by pressing dial
2
or turning dial
2
. Playback of the navigation announcements is not turned off.
b)
The volume of the audible messages played by the system in the unit voice mode dialogues is modified.
c)
Context-dependent selection.
d)
Does not apply for AUX.
NoteVehicles with the CANTON ®
sound system equipment are fitted with a loudspeak-
er set including a mid-range speaker and bass speaker.
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Multifunction steering wheel - PhoneFig. 8
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
The functions of the menu currently active on the phone can be controlled withthe buttons and wheels.
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Buttons and wheels of the telephone menuButton/wheel
» Fig. 8ActionFunction1Press brieflyMUTE1Turn upwardsIncrease the volume1Turn downwardsReduce the volume2Press brieflyAccept call, end call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, call list, call the dialled contact2Press and hold buttonReject call, redial last call3Turn up/downCall list, previous menu item3Press brieflyConfirm selected menu item4Press brieflyReturn to a previous level on menu4Press and hold buttonReturn to Main MenuTelephone call function in the MAXI DOT display
Depending on the context, you can select the following functions:
Incoming call ■  Answer - Answer a call
■  Reject - Reject a call
■  Ignore - Ignore a call
Outgoing call
■  Stop - End a callCurrent call
■  Hang up - End a call
■  Mic. off - Microphone off
■  Mic. on - Microphone on
Symbols in the MAXI DOT displaySymbolMeaningCharge status of the phone battery a)Signal strengtha)
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SymbolMeaningA phone is connected to the unitMissed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number ofcalls is shown next to the symbol)a)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
Call list
In the MAXI DOT display, only the call list can be displayed and used.
If the call list includes no entries, the following message appears in the MAXI DOT
display No entries available.
The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list.SymbolMeaningIncoming callOutgoing callMissed call
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Multifunction steering wheel - Navigation
Fig. 9
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
›
In the main menu of the MAXI DOT display 
select the Navigation option.
Navigation is in progress
Graphical navigation instructions and other route and destination information are
displayed.
Navigation is not in progress
A compass/vehicle icon is shown to display the current vehicle position in relation to the compass.
Turn dial 2
» Fig. 9 on the multifunction steering wheel to display the Last desti-
nations menu.
The menu shows the Home address menu item and a list of recent destinations.
When you select one of the menu items, the destination name and the following
items are displayed:
■ OK - Start navigation
■ Cancel - Return to the Navigation menu – the compass/vehicle symbol will be
displayed
If the home address is not defined when the menu item Home address is selec-
ted, the following message appears: Please enter the home address on the info-
tainment system.
Buttons and wheels for the Navigation menuButton/
wheel » Fig. 9ActionFunction1PressInterrupt current navigation announcement1Turn upwardsIncrease volume of navigation announcements 13Unit operation

Button/
wheel » Fig. 9ActionFunction1Turn downwardsReduce volume of navigation announcements2Press brieflyRepeat or clarify the last navigation announcement or confirm a menu item in the list of recent destinations2Turn upwardsShow the option to stop navigation or display the list of recent destinations2Turn downwards3Press brieflyReturn to a previous level on menu3Press and hold buttonReturn to Main Menu
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Voice control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function requirements
14
Switching on/off
15
Help for voice control
15
Operation
15
Non-recognition of a voice command
16
Option to correct a voice command input
16
Stop/restore voice command input
16
Not in the voice commands included in the help section
16
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some equipment functions can be operated using voice commands. This acceler- ates the use of the device and increases comfort while driving.
Voice control can be used in the Radio, Media , Phone and Navigation menus.
The voice control system can be operated either by the driver or by the front pas-
senger.
WARNING■ Please pay attention to the traffic first and foremost. As the driver you are
fully responsible for road safety. Only use the system in a way that leaves you in full control of your vehicle in every traffic situation – there is the risk of an
accident.■
Do not use the voice control system under stress or in an emergency. Your
voice commands may not be recognized in such situations. In such circum-
stances it may not be possible to establish a telephone connection or the con-
nection may take too much time to complete. The emergency number should
be dialled manually.
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Function requirements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
Function requirements for voice control.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
No phone call is in progress.
The parking aid is not active.
Requirements for optimum voice command recognition.
› Only give voice commands when the symbol.

is displayed on the device
screen or in the information display.
› Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive pauses.
› Avoid a bad pronunciation.
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14Familiarization with the unit

›Close doors, windows and the sliding roof, to prevent external disturbance af-
fecting recognition of the voice commands.
› You are recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the sound of
your voice is not drowned out by the increased ambient noise.
› Limit additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. passengers talking at the same time,
when you are using voice control.
CAUTION
For some languages voice control is not available. The device will notify the user
of this via a text message which is displayed after setting the device language
screen » page 18 .
Note
■
No navigation announcements or traffic announcements are played while you
are using voice control.■
Some voice commands must be spelled out, depending on the language of com-
munication selected, such as Card “S D ” One source selection.
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Switching on/off
Fig. 10
Multifunction steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
Switching on voice control
› Briefly press the button
VOICE on the unit.
› Briefly press the symbol button


1
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Activation of voice control is indicated by an acoustic signal and the unit screen
will display a collection of basic voice commands for the current menu.
The menu display and the acoustic signal can be enabled or disabled » page 21 .
Switching off voice control › Press the button
VOICE
on the unit for a long time, or press it twice.
› Press the symbol button twice or press and hold
 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
› Touch the screen with your finger (any part of the screen with the exception of
the function key with the symbol ).
› Press a button on the unit (with the exception of brief pressing of the button
VOICE
).
› Say the
Cancel voice dialogue voice command.
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Help for voice control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
Start introduction
When you give the voice command Start tutorial, the unit plays one of the seven
parts of the voice control tutorial.
Individual parts of the introduction can be requested separately by the voice com- mand Introduction part ... and numbers 1 through 7.
Help
When you give the voice command Help, the device displays a menu containing
possible voice commands. In some cases repeating the Helpvoice command will
bring up another part of the help section with a menu of additional voice com-
mands.
The help section does not contain all possible commands.
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Operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The voice control system can usually be operated applying the “ say what you
see ” method. 
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Voice the descriptions of the function keys highlighted in green. For example, thefunction key Dial no. can be accessed through the voice command “ Call number.”
Voice control settings » page 21.
Icons in the voice control menu A voice output is played
A voice command is awaited
Voice command entry is stopped » page 16
A voice command is recognized
As long as the system is playing a voice output, it is not necessary to await the
end of the message playback. The message can be ended by briefly pressing the VOICE
button or the symbol button 
on the multifunction steering wheel. In this
way the voice output is aborted and a new voice command is expected.
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Non-recognition of a voice command
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
If a voice command is not recognised, the system answers with Pardon? and you
can give a new command.
If the system does not recognise the second voice command, the help message is provided again and you can give a new command.
If the system does not recognise the third voice command, the system plays theVoice control cancelled message and the dialogue is ended.
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Option to correct a voice command input
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
A voice command can be corrected, modified or re-entered by briefly pressing the VOICE button on the unit or the symbol button 
on the multifunction steering
wheel. However this is only possible if the symbol 
is displayed on the device
screen or in the information display.
You do not have to wait until the voice command is recognized by the system.
Stop/restore voice command input
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
In some menus, the procedure for entering voice commands can be stopped by
turning the knob
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
The symbol displayed on the unit screen or in the information display then
changes from  to .
Restore input › by pressing the function key with the symbol
;
› by pressing the
VOICE
button on the unit;
› by pressing the symbol key

on the multifunction steering wheel.
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Not in the voice commands included in the help section
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
Voice commands to select menus, folders and directories in individual menus.
FunctionVoice commandReturning to the higher-level
menu BackScroll through the menu / list /
directory
next pageprevious pagefirst pagelast page
Voice commands for navigation parameters
FunctionVoice commandSwitch navigation announce-
ments on/offSwitch on navigation promptsSwitch off navigation promptsSwitch navigation guidance
assisted by TMC traffic mes-
sages on or offSwitch on dynamic route
Switch on dynamic navigationSwitch off dynamic route
Switch off dynamic navigation 16Familiarization with the unit

FunctionVoice commandSwitch traffic sign display in
the unit screen on/
off » page 50Switch on traffic signs on the mapSwitch off traffic signs on the mapShow or hide lane guidance in
the unit screen » page 63Switch on lane recommendationsSwitch off track recommendationsShow or hide favourites icons
in the mapShow favouritesSwitch off favorites
Voice commands for querying route information
FunctionVoice commandInformation concerning dis-
tance to the destinationdistance to destinationInformation concerning time of
arrival at destinationarrival timeInformation concerning driving
time to the destinationDriving time
Voice commands for the symbols in the settings menu for the map display
SymbolVoice commandMap “2 D ”Map “3 D ”Destination mapOverview map
Voice commands for the symbols to operate the map display
SymbolVoice commandOrientation zoomPosition mapAutozoomScale ... > M | km | Yards | miles
e.g. Scale five kilometres
The destination address must be defined by saying the town and street name and
then the house number step-by-step in accordance with the system announce-
ments. The navigation data must contain the house number.
The house number and a further address supplement in the form of a number can be said where necessary. The system will then offer the number combination it
has found if the house number and the further address supplement, where ap-
propriate, exists in the street entered.
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