Subaru STARLINK Manual page 96

BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS
BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS
BEFORE USING APPLICATIONS
Precautions to be aware of when using applications are shown
below.
In this chapter, iPhone or Android devices will be referred to as a
smartphone.
WARNING
l Do not connect or operate the smartphone while driving.
l Be sure to park the vehicle in a safe place before connecting or
operating the smartphone.
CAUTION
l Do not leave your smartphone in the vehicle. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the smartphone.
l Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the
smartphone while it is connected as this may damage the
smartphone or its terminal.
l If connecting your smartphone via USB, do not insert foreign
objects into the USB port as this may damage the smartphone or
its terminal.
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NOTE
Depending on the application, certain functions are not available
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while driving for reasons of safety.
In order to maximize signal reception, performance and precision of
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the smartphone, please ensure the smartphone is placed as close to
the system as possible, while ensuring it is stowed and secure while
driving.
When connecting your smartphone via USB, use the original cables
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provided with your smartphone or equivalent third-party (certified)
cables.
If a smartphone is connected to the USB port, turning the ignition
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switch to the "ACC" or "ON" position will start charging the
smartphone.
If connecting your smartphone via USB, smartphone may not be
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recognized when the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" or "ON"
position. In this case, remove the smartphone and reconnect it.
The accuracy of the displayed information or the signal reception
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performance depends on the smartphone or the connected device,
and its wireless connection.
For operating the smartphone, see the instruction manual that
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comes with it.
Follow the specific operation procedures for the smartphone
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application.
When connecting the device via Bluetooth, the communication
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speed may become slower than via USB.
If the application is not running smoothly or is unstable, disconnect
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and reconnect the smartphone via Bluetooth (→P.60) and/or USB
cable (→P.45). If the problem continues, reboot the smartphone.