Honda Automobiles Accord Accessory HandsFreeLink 2008 User Manual

Accessory HandsFreeLink

User’s Information Manual

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating the Accessory HandsFreeLinkTM safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels in the vehicle owner’s manual, and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

• Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

• Safety Messages - preceded by safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These singal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

• Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This book contains important safety information - please read it carefully.

Contents

A Few Words About Safety .................................................................................. 2

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4

Setup .................................................................................................................. 11

Making a Call ..................................................................................................... 18

Phonebook ......................................................................................................... 19

Help .................................................................................................................... 23

Product Functions .............................................................................................. 24

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 26

Index .................................................................................................................. 32

Thank you for purchasing this Honda accessory.

Introduction

Please read this User’s Information Manual carefully before using the Accessory HandsFreeLink

, and keep this manual in the glove box for future reference.

This Accessory User’s Information Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle. It should remain with the vehicle at all times and stay with the vehicle when sold.

This Accessory User’s Information Manual contains important information about the safe operation of the Accessory HandsFreeLink (HFL). We urge you to read this manual carefully, become familiar with the controls it describes, and follow its recommendations to help make your driving trouble-free and enjoyable.

Introduction

What is Accessory HandsFreeLink?

Accessory HandsFreeLink (HFL) is a state-of-the-art, integrated, hands-free phone communication system for your vehicle. Accessory HFL utilizes Bluetooth® wireless technology and Bluetooth hands-free profiled cell phones to improve cell phone use and convenience. Accessory HFL eliminates the need to hold a cell phone, wear a headset or earpiece, or use an in-vehicle mounted handset adapter while making or receiving phone calls. Accessory HFL is easy to use because it is voice activated.

What cell phones will work with Accessory HFL?

Due to the versatility of Bluetooth wireless technology, not all cell phones share the same Bluetooth “profile” and may not work properly with Accessory HFL. Only cell phones that are Bluetooth enabled and support a “hands-free” profile are compatible with Accessory HFL. You can go to handsfreelink.honda.com to see a list of compatible cell phones.

Problems or questions about pairing your cell phone, or any questions about Accessory

HFL.

If you have any questions or problems pairing your cell phone, or any questions about using Accessory HFL, contact JCI Technical Support at 1-800-782-9533.

Customer Contact Information

Reference USA

Technical Support

Web Site

handsfreelink.honda.com

JCI

1-800-782-9533

Introduction

Safety Precautions - Please Read

Be Safe. When using a cellular device in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely responsible for operating the

vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle operators must be aware of all pertinent driving conditions at all times. An accident or collision resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death could occur if the operator of the vehicle fails to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation while the vehicle is in motion.

DO NOT attempt to program, adjust, or set up your Accessory HFL unit while the vehicle is moving. Your vehicle should be in park with the parking brake engaged, and with the ignition turned to the ON or ACCESSORY position.

DO NOT program, attempt to program, adjust, or set up your Accessory HFL unit while the vehicle is inside an enclosed area and the engine is on.

Introduction

Getting Started

Fully charge your cell phone’s battery before programming your Accessory HFL unit to ensure that the wireless electronic connection will be established with minimal difficulty.

Try to maintain a fully charged cell phone battery when using Accessory HFL.

Accessory HFL will not increase or decrease your cell phone’s signal strength because it operates using the same signal as your cell phone.

Keep your cell phone on and inside of your vehicle’s interior cabin so it can transmit properly to Accessory HFL.

Do not place your cell phone in a metal box or similar container.

The ignition switch should be turned to either the ACCESSORY or ON position for programming and operation of Accessory HFL.

This Accessory HFL version is programmed for English translation only.

When using Accessory HFL, face the windshield and speak in your normal voice clearly without shouting. Do not speak slowly or pronounce words more distinctly than you normally would.

Accessory HFL will automatically prompt you for a verbal response when the confirmation prompt feature is turned on.

Introduction

Make sure the prompt feature is turned on on your Accessory HFL unit before programming or when following any “prompted” instructions outlined in this user guide.

You can say “Cancel” to return to the main menu or “Help” to hear a list of available options anytime Accessory HFL prompts you for a response.

When using Accessory HFL, wait to speak until after the beep is heard which follows the appropriate prompt.

If no response is given to a Accessory HFL prompt, it will repeat the prompt two more times until the user selects an option. If there is still no option selected, Accessory HFL will power down.

Introduction

Accessory HandsFreeLink UIB (User

Interface Board)

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1. Phone Button or Activation/Deactivation Button

• Push to set up and program the unit.

• Push to make a call.

• Push to end a call.

• Push to accept or reject an incoming call when on an another call.

2. Volume Up and Down Buttons

• Push (+) to increase the volume.

• Push (-) to decrease the volume.

• Push either button to the desired volume level when the unit is not activated. Audible beeps indicate the current volume level.

3. Speaker

4. Blue L.E.D. Light

• A blue light comes on when the unit is activated or there is an incoming call. It also comes on when you are on a call.

5. VR (Voice Recognition) Button or Barge-in Button

• Push to input a command without having to listen for a prompt.

• Push to transfer a call. This allows you to transfer your call back to your cell phone in case you want a privacy or are exiting the vehicle.

• Push to mute the phone.

• Push to send Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones.

6. Directional Microphone

Function Overview

Command 1 Command 2

Call Name

CALL

Dial Number

DIAL

PHONEBOOK

REDIAL

EMERGENCY

SET UP

HELP

Location

Name in

Number

NEW ENTRY

LIST NAMES

ERASE ALL

PHONE PAIRING

CONFIRMATION

PROMPTS

SELECT PHONE

Phonebook

EDIT

DELETE

Introduction

Command 3

Location

Name Location Number Name Location Number

Call Location

Edit Location Number

Delete Location

Previous Continue

Name Location ALL

Pair a Phone

Delete a Phone

List Paired Phones

Phone ID Number

Setup

Phone Pairing

You must first pair Accessory HFL (establish a communication link) to your Bluetooth hands-free profile cell phone. Please refer to your cell phone’s operation manual for instructions on how to place your cellular phone into a pairing mode before starting the pairing process. In order to complete successful pairing, both your cell phone and the Accessory HFL module must be in a pairing mode at the same time. Accessory HFL will remain in a pairing mode for about 3 minutes before timing out.

1. Engage the parking brake on the vehicle.

2. Press and release the Accessory HFL PHONE button and say “Set up.” For example, say “Set up” at the Main menu and Accessory HFL prompts “Select one of the following: phone pairing, confirmation prompts, select phone, or say cancel to return to the main menu.” If there is no response to the prompts, Accessory HFL reminds you of the selection two more times until you select an option. If there is no option selected after two repeats, Accessory HFL will

power down.

3. Say “Phone pairing.”

4. After the system prompts you, say “Pair a phone.” The system will remind you that pairing should only be completed while the vehicle is in park. When the vehicle is in park with the parking brake engaged, say “Continue.”

5. The system will then ask you for a 4-digit PIN. This can be any number you choose as long as you enter the same number on the phone later. Say your 4-digit PIN. For example: “One-TwoThree-Four.”

6. Follow your cell phone manufacturer’s instructions for placing your cell phone in a pairing mode.

7. Select BlueConnect on the phone. Then, on the phone’s numeric keypad, enter the same PIN number as entered in step 5.

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