Text Message Settings - Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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Reading text messages in the center display
Tap the icon to have the message read
aloud.
Sending text messages in the center
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display
1. It is possible to reply to text messages or
create a new message.
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To reply to a text message - tap the name
of the contact who sent the message and
then tap Answer .
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To create a new message - tap
new
. Select a contact or enter a phone
number.
2. Write the message.
Send
3. Tap .
Handling test messages in the
instrument panel
Text messages are only shown in the instrument
panel if the relevant setting is made.
Reading new text messages in the
instrument panel
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To have the message read aloud, select
Read out
using the steering wheel keypad.
11 Only certain phones can send messages via the vehicle. For additional information on compatibility, see support.volvocars.com.
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Dictating replies in the instrument panel
After the test message has been read aloud, it is
possible to answer briefly with dictation if the
vehicle has an Internet connection.
– Answer
Tap
pad. A dictation dialog will start.
Message notification
Notifications can be activated and deactivated in
the text message settings.
Related information
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Phone (p. 461)
Create
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Text message settings (p. 468)
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Phone settings (p. 469)
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Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 471)
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Voice control for cellular phones (p. 136)
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Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 121)
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Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 462)
using the steering wheel key-

Text message settings

Settings for handling text messages received
through a connected phone can be personal-
ized.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
Communication Text Messages
2. Tap
and select settings:
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Notification in center display
text message notifications in the center
display's status bar.
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Notification in driver display
notifications in the driver's display and
incoming messages can be managed
using the steering wheel's right-hand key-
pad.
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Text message tone - select tone for
incoming text messages.
Related information
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Phone (p. 461)
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Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 462)
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Handling text messages (p. 467)
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Phone settings (p. 469)
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* Option/accessory.