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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of development the right is reserved to
change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations.
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  • Page 1 COP FORD AUDIO KA GB.qxd 3/28/11 11:34 AM Page 1 FordKa Feel the difference Ford Ka Ford Audio Owner’s handbook The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of development the right is reserved to Feel + change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Signal settings ................QUICK GUIDE TO SMS MESSAGE READER ....MEDIA PLAYER FUNCTIONS ..........How to connect the USB device to Ford Audio ..MEDIA PLAYER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ....How to manage the media library ........HOW TO USE Ford Audio ..........
  • Page 3 – Audio file management using iPod devices ....– Organising media files ............– Supported digital audio files ..........– Building the media library on Ford Audio ....– Supported playlist formats ..........– Building playlists for Ford Audio ........

  • Page 4: Overview

    Hands-free system with Bluetooth ® technology, SMS message reader and Media Player OVERVIEW The Ford Audio system, fully integral THE HANDS-FREE KIT with voice commands, buttons on the The basic characteristic of this steering wheel and multifunction display Ford Audio based on Microsoft...
  • Page 5 To interact with Ford Audio you can use either buttons on the steering wheel and voice commands. With voice recognition, you can perform system function by speaking voice commands, also identified as “keywords”.
  • Page 6 ß /MAIN on the steering wheel. a pairing relationship with Ford Audio, Ì Contact calling by voice – you can you can make phone calls by speaking Ì Conference Call – you can call...

  • Page 7: Sms Message Reader

    9:49 AM Page 6 Ì Make a voice call to the sender of the SMS MESSAGE READER The Ford Audio SMS message reader allows you to: received SMS message by means of (only for mobile phones which the steering wheel controls or voice support this function) Ì...

  • Page 8: Media Player

    Ì Audio selection by category – you the car USB port. Turning the ignition can play back all audio in a certain key to MAR, Ford Audio will start category, e.g. album, artist or genre. building your media library. At the end Ì...

  • Page 9: Road Safety

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 8 ROAD SAFETY WARNING Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences; for this reason certain functions shall only be used when driving conditions are secure and, if required, only when the car is stopped.

  • Page 10: Display And Buttons On The Steering Wheel

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 9 DISPLAY AND BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL PHONEBOOK ON/OFF MENU MUTE USB Port KA1002g fig. 1...
  • Page 11 – Interrupt voice announcement to provide a new voice command in a voice interaction in a voice interaction /− – Adjust the volume of Ford Audio functions: hands-free kit, – SMS message reader, Media Player, voice announcements – Scroll Ford Audio menu items –...

  • Page 12: Hands-Free Kit Quick Reference Guide

    Ì Turn the ignition key to MAR A MOBILE PHONE chapter. Ì Press the steering wheel button Ì Try out the voice commands Ì After Ford Audio plays a tone IMPORTANT NOTES Ì Pair your mobile phone indicating that voice recognition is Ì...

  • Page 13: Pair Your Mobile Phone

    Ì Press and pronounce “ Settings” message, the ID of the paired mobile instructions specific to your mobile then, at the end of the Ford Audio ß phone. phone and press /MAIN when message say “Pairing”.

  • Page 14: Make A Phone Call

    SMS Ì If the name is recognized, the system say “Yes”, otherwise say “No”. If this message, Ford Audio alerts you with an is the correct contact but the wrong will display the recognized contact’s audible signal and asks you if you want to number, say “Forward”...

  • Page 15: Media Player Quick Reference Guide

    STEERING WHEEL”. moment the USB device is connected. Note Ì The time required by Ford Audio to Instructions concerning manual controls recognise your USB device and start are identified in the text by symbol playback may depend on the type of...

  • Page 16: Voice Commands

    (2n and 3rd level). * Valid means that the keyword pronounced is included in the Ford Audio “dictionary” and that can therefore be recognized by the system for the concerned level.
  • Page 17 Ì After the system asks a question, while the car is in motion. a question during a voice interaction. To adjust the default volume of Ford wait for one second before You will hear a tone indicating when Audio, see paragraph “EXT function”...

  • Page 18: Display

    ® messages to inform you that the audio a Bluetooth wireless technology- system is being used by Ford Audio. enabled mobile phone Note Ì NO BLUETOOTH – the As concerns countries where the connection is disconnected (versions...

  • Page 19: Ford Audio Function Menu

    Ì SMS MESSAGE READER Ford Audio FUNCTION MENU Launching the Main Menu (only for mobile phones which Ford Audio Main Menu displays To launch the Ford Audio Main Menu, support this function) ß options within a structured list. Each press...

  • Page 20: Hands-Free Kit Functions

    You can make a phone call using one of phone calls using the hands-free kit, the following methods: you must create a pairing Ford Audio lets you make and receive Ì Calling a contact in your phonebook relationship for your mobile phone. ®...
  • Page 21 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 20 If John has several phone numbers Or, using voice interaction: To call a contact in your but the “location” (i.e.: the type phonebook using manual Assume you would like to call the of phone number like work, interaction, proceed as follows: contact “John”...
  • Page 22 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 21 Dialling a phone number using The system will start the call to To cancel the display phone the displayed phone number. number and start dialling again, voice commands pronounce “Start over”. To end the phone call, press To dial a phone number using ß...
  • Page 23 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 22 Or, using voice interaction: Dialling a phone number using Calling a phone number using the mobile phone keypad call history (last calls) To call back the last incoming phone number, press Alternatively, you can dial The LAST CALLS option is a list of pronounce “Last call received”.

  • Page 24: Incoming Calls

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 23 Ì The system will communicate INCOMING CALLS Answering an incoming phone call to the phone its availability for during an active phone conversation With the hands-free phone system you activating the hands-free system. can respond to incoming phone calls To answer an incoming phone call while Ì...

  • Page 25: Conference Call Function

    (only for mobile phones which support this function) supporting this function) With the Conference Call function you If you want Ford Audio to read If your mobile phone equipped with can call another contact while you are ® Bluetooth...

  • Page 26: Reading The Last Message Received

    When an SMS text message is received, reader”; after the audible signal messages the number of messages whether it is read or not, Ford Audio say “Inbox”; Ford Audio will stored may be less) during the will save it in an inbox (refer to the display the information on the ®...

  • Page 27: Managing Sms Messages

    9:49 AM Page 26 MANAGING SMS MESSAGES DELETING ALL MESSAGES SIGNAL SETTINGS Ford Audio can store up to 20 SMS For each SMS message received, Ford You can set notification modes for the messages; receiving a new message will Audio can: Ford Audio SMS message reader.

  • Page 28: Media Player Functions

    “Visual and acoustic signal” Ford Audio. or “Visual signal only”. Note For the best use of Ford Audio it is HOW TO CONNECT THE USB recommended to use USB devices with DEVICE TO Ford Audio maximum capacity of 32 GB.

  • Page 29: How To Manage The Media Library

    PRACTICAL HINTS FOR USING info. Of the all formats recognised by ALL and then press SRC/OK ß THE MEDIA PLAYER. Ford Audio, .mp3, .wma and .mp4 /MAIN. To display folder have multimedia information while the tracks, press SRC/OK or ß...

  • Page 30: Selection By Artist

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 29 Or, using voice interaction: Selection by artist Selection by genre Press and say “Media Player” To select all the tracks by To select the tracks of then “USB options” and finally a particular artist, using manual a particular genre using manual “Artists”.

  • Page 31: Selection By Album

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 30 Or, using voice interaction: Selection by album Selection by playlist Press and say “Media Player” To select an album using manual Playlists stored in your USB device can then “USB options” and finally interaction, proceed as follows: be displayed with the PLAYLISTS “Albums”.

  • Page 32: Playing Audio Tracks

    If the “AUTOPLAY”, function is Note paragraph. on, connect your USB device to When it starts playing a digital audio Ford Audio and track playback Shuffle playback of the whole track, the information on the track will media library will start automatically.

  • Page 33: Stop

    3 seconds of the track, the track Ì In order to make the musical press N. will be played again. If it is given within selection on Ford Audio based on the first 3 seconds, the previous track Or, using voice interaction: predefined selection criteria (author, will be played.

  • Page 34: Building The Media Library On Ford Audio

    Now Playing List As...” ...In the “File name”, enter the required however possible to play a selection name and in field “Save as”, select of tracks. Ford Audio will build the the type .wpl. library while playing music. Ì Click on Save.

  • Page 35: Shuffle

    When the Track loop is activated, as follows: digital audio playback sequence. With a track is played back repeatedly. Shuffle on, Ford Audio will play digital Enter the Main Menu, select To activate Track loop using audio files in a random order.

  • Page 36: Settings Functions

    The system shows the mobile system operation. If you encounter difficulties with any phone pairing PIN on the of the Ford Audio, settings, consult The pairing procedure will only need instrument panel display and section TROUBLESHOOTING. to be performed once for your mobile repeats it.
  • Page 37 The system asks if you would like wireless technology enabled for registration on the instrument to copy your paired phone devices and select “Ford Audio” panel and repeats it out loud. phonebook. Copying the (item that identifies Ford Audio phonebook is recommended.
  • Page 38 Copying the pronounced according to the rules display using your mobile phone phonebook onto the system is of the Ford Audio language set on keypad. If pairing is successful, the recommended. To copy the your car. For example, enter “Tanja”...

  • Page 39: Managing User Data

    Ì To connect a previously paired phonebook downloaded. In this way On your mobile phone, delete the system is brought back to initial phone to Ford Audio activate the “Ford Audio” from the list of ® conditions. You can also download...

  • Page 40: Delete Paired Users

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 39 Or, using voice interaction: Or, using voice interaction: Delete the phonebook Press and pronounce Press , pronounce “Settings” In the USER DATA menu you can “Settings” and after then end wait shortly for feedback and delete the phone that was downloaded of the message supplied by the then pronounce “Delete users”.

  • Page 41: Download The Phonebook

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 40 Download the phonebook Add contacts Reset user data If you chose not to download the If your mobile phone does not support To reset all user data and phonebook during the phone pairing automatic downloading during phone phonebooks contacts for paired procedure, or if you recently deleted...

  • Page 42: Advanced Options

    PHONES proceed as follows: settings menu as described below. Launch Main Menu, press To exit the SETTINGS, using Ford Audio supports your personal ß /MAIN and select manual interaction: ® devices via Bluetooth wireless SETTINGS by pressing technology and USB.

  • Page 43: Mobile Phones With Phonebook Management Function

    The device must be in playback mode or media library. When connecting a new Mobile phones with SMS message paused to start playing a track on some USB device, Ford Audio will build management (not all mobile iPod/iPhone models. a new library replacing the existing one.

  • Page 44: Supported Digital Audio Files

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 43 SUPPORTED DIGITAL AUDIO FILES The Media Player supports audio files with the following formats: Extension Audio coding .wma It supports WMA standard version 1 and WMA version 2. (WMA2 = 353, WMA1 = 352). It supports WMA Voice audio formats.

  • Page 45: Supported Playlist Formats

    Media Player will replay playlists that safety standards. include paths that lead to digital audio files in the folder. For more information on creating playlists for Ford Audio, refer to the PRACTICAL TIPS FOR USING THE MEDIA PLAYER section.

  • Page 46: Voice Commands (Keywords) - Summary

    Page 45 VOICE COMMANDS (KEYWORDS) – SUMMARY The following tables list the voice commands available on Ford Audio. For each voice command is shown the “Keyword” (i.e.: the main voice command) and synonyms that may be used. ALWAYS AVAILABLE VOICE COMMANDS Activates the “Help”...

  • Page 47: Hands-Free Phone Kit Voice Commands

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 46 HANDS-FREE PHONE KIT VOICE COMMANDS • One Dials digit “1” • Two Dials digit “2” • Three Dials digit “3” • Four Dials digit “4” • Pound Equivalent to pressing “#” • Delete •...
  • Page 48 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 47 ¶ continued • (at) Work Calls the selected name at: “Work” / “Office” • (at) Office • Call [Name] • Call [Name] [(at) Work/Office/ • Name • Nome • (at) Home Calls the selected name at: “Home” (at) Home/(on/at) Cellular/(on/at) Cell] Calls a contact.

  • Page 49: Table Of Sms Message Reader Voice Commands

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 48 TABLE OF SMS MESSAGE READER VOICE COMMANDS • Read • Read last one/Read last • Read last one/Read last Reads the selected message in the inbox • Read again • Read last message •...

  • Page 50: Table Of Media Player Voice Commands

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 49 TABLE OF MEDIA PLAYER VOICE COMMANDS • Media player « • Media Activates the MEDIA PLAYER MENU • Music • Media Player • Play • Play music Starts playing digital audio files • Play media •...
  • Page 51 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 50 ¶ continued • Loop • Loop track • Cycle Turns the loop function on • Loop on • Loop track on • Loop off • Loop track off Turns the loop function off •...
  • Page 52 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 51 ¶ continued • Folders • Folder Opens the Media Player FOLDERS menu • Browse folders • Artists • Artist Opens the Media Player ARTISTS menu • Browse artists • Genres/Genre « • Browse genres/Type of music •...

  • Page 53: Stable Of Settings Functions Voice Commands

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 52 TABLE OF SETTINGS FUNCTIONS VOICE COMMANDS • Setup Deletes user data for the pairing relationships • User data • Delete users • Setup menu of all users • Settings Open the USER DATA menu Opens the SETTINGS menu of the hands-free system...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING HANDS-FREE KIT General cases Problem Probable cause Possible solution Display screen shows: For mobile phones with phonebook For mobile phones with phonebook NO PHONEBOOK management function management function Ì When the system asked Ì...
  • Page 55 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 54 Problem Probable cause Possible solution Display screen shows: For mobile phones with phonebook For mobile phones with phonebook PH/BOOK EMPTY management function management function Ì You answered “Yes” to Ì Enter valid names (a name and at “The data from the phonebook will least one phone number) in the now be copied onto the system.
  • Page 56 Ford ® the mobile phone Bluetooth Audio wireless technology capabilities Ì Restart Ford Audio by turning the Ì During an ongoing phone ignition key to STOP and then conversation, the mobile phone ß back to MAR-ONor press /MAIN was taken out of the system range.
  • Page 57 Or, configure syncML on your mobile phone following has been exceeded the phonebook the corresponding instructions and setting it according Ì The Ford Audio syncML profile automatically after to the suggestions shown on the above web site connecting the mobile...
  • Page 58 /MAIN and try again enter the Main Menu, it will not be manually. Make sure to take action possible to access manually the within approximately eight seconds ß Ford Audio functions after pressing /MAIN Ì If after pressing ß /MAIN, you don’t take action within approx.
  • Page 59 Pair. failed for your mobile phone. After this procedure, Ford Audio will automatically connect to your phone each time you get into the car and turn the ignition key to MAR To pair the phone again, select...
  • Page 60 (e.g. +39 is 0039) an international prefix (e.g. +39 Italy, to the hands-free system, the sign “+” is +44 UK, +33 France etc.). omitted. For the list of mobile phones and functions supported, please consult Ford Dealership.

  • Page 61: Sms Message Reader

    Audio messages via Bluetooth Not all mobile phones support the The SMS messages received from the correct transfer to Ford Audio of the network operator’s service centre – name of the network operator which display the sender’s name or number...
  • Page 62 Some “special” characters in the SMS – are not read or are not read correctly message received, cannot be by the Ford Audio hands/free system interpreted by Ford Audio To download the phonebook for your The Ford Audio SMS message reader...

  • Page 63: Media Player

    Ì Follow the instructions to connect The display reads: “No USB device found” USB port in the car. your USB device to Ford Audio Ì Your USB storage device is not Ì Remove the USB device from the Or Ford Audio says: “No USB device found”...
  • Page 64 Indication on display: EMPTY PLAYLIST insert the multimedia files in the playlist, using multimedia files Ì The .wpl is too big for Ford your software for managing multimedia files Ì Reduce the number of songs in the Audio memory Ì The playlist does not contain...
  • Page 65 PROTECTED listen to is protected by DRM and – cannot be played on the Media Player Ford Audio does not play all Probably your playlist contains files For further details see section the digital audio files in the playlist protected by DRM, which are not “SUPPORTED USB MEMORY...
  • Page 66 Microsoft Windows XP, click than 10 seconds to restart playback on My Computer in the Start on Ford Audio menu, right-click on the USB storage device, select Properties, select Tools, click on “Check now...” in the “Error-checking” field, select the option “Automatically fix file system...

  • Page 67: Ipod

    “CONTINUOUS PLAY DEACTIVATED” Remember that your iPod must have The iPod connected to the Ford Audio When the ignition is MAR, some charge or wait a few minutes is not charged the vehicle recharges the iPod unless...
  • Page 68 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 67 NOTES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 69 603.95.321_Ford AUDIO_KA_GB_1ed 3/28/11 9:49 AM Page 68 Ford Print n. 603.95.321 – 04/2011 – 1 edition...

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