2014 SKODA OCTAVIA Amundsen Infotainment Navigation System Manual

Unit operation
In the unit screen
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
7
Input screen with keyboard
8
Input screen with numeric keyboard
8
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
This chapter covers the operation of the unit and working with the
touchscreen and with various types of input keyboard.
Operation
Fig. 3
Screen display
Explanation of graphic
Currently selected menu
- Return to the higher-level menu
Function with “checkbox” 
Scroll bar - Shows the position in the menu; touch the scroll bar to navi-
gate the menu
Menu item with “pop-up window” 
Screen areas which confirm a function or a menu are called “ function keys”.
White or green function keys are active.
Greyed out function keys are not active.
ABCDEProximity sensors
At the bottom of the device there are proximity sensors. When your hand ap-
proaches the screen, the device changes from display mode to operating mode
and the available function keys are highlighted.
Status line
In the main menu of some operating modes, the upper screen area contains a
status line displaying time details and the external temperature, as well as in-
formation on the operating mode currently selected.
Function keys in the main menu
In the main menu of some operating modes, the lower screen area contains
function keys with symbols for functions or menus.
Selecting menu/menu item
› Drag your finger over the screen in the required direction
› Turn the menu knob 2

» Fig. 1 on page 5
If you make the selection by turning the menu knob
2
, the currently selected
menu is highlighted in green.
Confirming menu/menu item
› Touch the function key with your finger
› Press the menu knob
2
Returning to higher-level menu
Context-dependent
› By pressing

› By pressing the relevant button next to the screen
› By touching the screen outside the pop-up window with your finger
Switching function on/off with “checkbox” Press the relevant function key
› 
or
 - Function is switched on
› 
or
- Function is switched off
Set value › by touching the function keys with the symbols
/
 ,
 /
, - / +
› Touch or move your finger over the scale
Note
For some menus or menu items, the current setting is displayed, e.g.
Dis-
tance: ... km or distance: ... mi .7Unit operation

Input screen with keyboardFig. 4
Input screen
The input screen with keypad is used to input entries or find entries in the unit
memory (e.g. phone contacts, addresses, etc.).
Description of the function keys - Return to the higher-level menu
- Display the menu with the contacts found, information on the number of
relevant contacts
- Delete characters in the input line
- Change from upper case to lower case and vice versa
- Menu display with keys in the selected language, including diacrit-
ics » page 18
- Switch to numbers and special characters
- Switch to special characters
- Switch to letters
- Space
- Confirmation of text entered into the input line
Pressing the keyboard function key on the input screen places the character required in text line
A
.
Only those letters or symbols reasonably used in an entry will be available dur-
ing input. Do not forget to enter a space in terms made up of more than one
word, such as Lorem Ipsum. The entries can be entered without special charac-
ters (diacritics).
The system begins searching for the most relevant terms as soon as letters
are entered, so it is not necessary to enter the entire name.
In addition to the text line
A
, the number of matching entries is shown in the
function key
B
.
The numbers 1-99 indicate the number of matching entries found. If even more
entries were found, ** is indicated instead of a number. If less than 6 entries
were found, a list of the found entries opens automatically.
Input screen with numeric keyboard
Fig. 5
Input screen with numeric keypad
The input screen with keypad is used for number input in particular.
 - Input screen in the
Telephone menu » page 39 .
 - Input screen in the
Navigation menu » page 50
operation via the MAXI DOT display

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operate with the control lever buttons
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Operating the audio using the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering
wheel
9
operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel -
Telephone
11
Operation with the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering
wheel - Navigation
12
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes . 
8Familiarization with the unit

Some of the device's features are also displayed in the MAXI DOT display1)
. De-
pending on the equipment, these features can be operated as follows.
■ With the buttons on the operating lever » page 9
■ With the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering
wheel » page 9
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 with the control lever buttons
Fig. 6
Buttons on the control lever
The separate menus and menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operated with the buttons on the control lever.
Press and hold - open main menu
Press briefly - select individual menu items or menus
Press briefly - select menu item or menuAAB
Operating the audio using the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 7
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
Each item in the Audio menu displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operat-
ed with the buttons/wheels on the multifunction steering wheel.
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 1)
The display in the MAXI DOT is described in the
» Manual , chapter Information system
9Unit operation

Buttons and wheels of the Audio menuButton/
wheel » Fig. 7ActionOperationRadioMedia1Press 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 tone a)Start/stop playback2Turn upwardsIncrease the volume b)2Turn downwardsDecrease volumeb)3
Press briefly
Go to the next saved radio station in the station
list
or go to the station stored in the preset list c)
Stop traffic report
Skip to next track d)
3Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast forward
d)4
Press briefly
Go to the previous stored radio station in the sta-
tion list
or go to the station stored in the preset list Stop traffic reportGo to the previous track when pressed within 5 sfrom the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s after track change d)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 or turning wheel
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 loud-
speaker set including a mid-range speaker and bass speaker.10Familiarization with the unit

operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel - TelephoneFig. 8
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
Items in the MAXI DOT display telephone menu can be operated with the but-
tons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel.Buttons and wheels of the telephone menuButton/wheel » Fig. 8ActionOperation1Press 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 telephone battery a)Signal strengtha)
11Unit operation

SymbolMeaningA phone is connected to the unitMissed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number
of calls 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 callOperation with the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel - Navigation
Fig. 9
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
Each item in the Navigationmenu displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be
operated with the buttons/wheels on the multifunction steering wheel.
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 rela-
tion to the compass.
Turn dial 2
» Fig. 9 on the multifunction steering wheel to display the Last
destinations menu.
The menu shows the Home address menu item and a list of recent destina-
tions.
When you select one of the menu items, the destination name and the follow-
ing 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 se-
lected, the following message appears: Please enter the home address on the
infotainment system.
Buttons and wheels for the Navigation menuButton/
wheel » Fig. 9ActionOperation1PressInterrupt current navigation announcement1Turn upwardsIncrease volume of navigation announcements1Turn downwardsReduce volume of navigation announcements2Press brieflyRepeat or clarify the last navigation announcement or confirm a menu item in the list of recent destina-
tions 12Familiarization with the unit

Button/
wheel » Fig. 9ActionOperation2Turn 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 MenuVoice control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function requirements
13
Switching on/off
14
Help for voice control
14
Operation
14
Non-recognition of a voice command
15
Option to correct a voice command input
15
Stop/restore voice command input
15
Not in the voice commands included in the help section
15
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
Some equipment functions can be operated using voice commands. This accel-
erates 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
passenger.
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 cir-
cumstances it may not be possible to establish a telephone connection or
the connection may take too much time to complete. The emergency num-
ber should be dialled manually.
Function requirements
Read and observe
on page 13 first.
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.

 appears.
› Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive pauses.
› Avoid a bad pronunciation.
› Close doors, windows and the sliding roof, to prevent external disturbance
affecting 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. 
13Unit operation

CAUTIONFor 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 lan-
guage screen » page 16 .
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
communication selected, such as Card “S D ” One source selection.
Switching on/off
Fig. 10
Multifunction steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 13 first.
Switching on voice control › Briefly press the button
on the device.
› 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 disa-
bled » page 19 .
Switching off voice control › Press the button

on the device for a long time, or press it twice.
› Press the symbol button twice or press and hold

on the multifunction
steering wheel.
› Touch the screen with your finger (any part of the screen with the exception
of the function key with the symbol 
).
› Pressing a button on the unit (except for a short press on the button
).
› Say the
Cancel voice dialogue voice command.
Help for voice control
Read and observe
on page 13 first.
Start introduction
When you give the voice command Start tutorial, the unit plays one of the sev-
en parts of the voice control tutorial.
Individual parts of the introduction can be requested separately by the voice
command Introduction part ... and numbers 1 through 7.
Help
When you give the voice command Help, the device displays a menu contain-
ing possible voice commands. In some cases repeating the Helpvoice com-
mand will bring up another part of the help section with a menu of additional
voice commands.
The help section does not contain all possible commands.
Operation
Read and observe
on page 13 first.
The voice control system can usually be operated applying the “ say what you
see ” method.
Announce the descriptions of the green highlighted function keys. For exam-
ple, the function key Dial no. can be accessed through the voice command
“ Call number. ”
Voice control settings » page 19.
Icons in the voice control menu A voice output is played
A voice command is awaited
a voice command entry is stopped » page 15
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 
button or the symbol key
 on the multifunction steering wheel. In
this way the voice output is aborted and a new voice command is expected.
14Familiarization with the unit