Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 2701

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HandsFreeLink System
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
General Operation
The HandsFreeLink (HFL) works only with an approved Bluetooth enabled cell phones with the Hands Free Profile. If
you are not sure if your cell phone is compatible with the HFL
center and web-site to answer your questions. On the web, go to www.handsfreelink.com, or dial the HFL call center at
888-528-7876 for further assistance. The call center is open Monday thru Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST,
Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.
The HFL system gives the user the convenience of hands-free operation. It cannot control the phone's performance
(call quality and signal strength). To avoid performance problems, don't put the phone in a metal briefcase or in a
purse under the seat.
This section shows you just a few of the HFL's many features. You will learn how to pair a phone to the HFL system
and then make and receive calls, all using simple voice commands. If you want a complete description of the system,
please refer to the owner's manual and quick start guide.
Voice Control Tips
To give any voice commands to the HFL system, press and release the HFL Talk button. Always wait for the beep, then
give your command in a clear, natural voice. The HFL microphone is on the ceiling by the front spotlights.
If the HFL system doesn't recognize your voice command, you'll hear ''Pardon''. If after repeating your command, it
still doesn't recognize it, you'll hear ''Please repeat''. If after repeating your command again, it still doesn't recognize it,
the HFL system sends you to the Help menu.
To hear a list of available options at any time, press the HFL Talk button at any time and say ''Hands free help''.
You can give many voice commands together. For example, you can say ''Dial 123-456-7890''.
To give a string of numbers in a call or dial voice command, you can say them all at once, or separate them into blocks
of 3, 4, 7, 10, or 11.
To skip a voice prompt, press and release the HFL Talk button while the HFL system is speaking. The HFL system
begins listening for your next voice command.
To go back a step in a voice command sequence, press and release the HFL Back button, or say ''Go back''.
If you don't say anything while the HFL system is listening for your voice command, it will time out and stop its voice
recognition. The next time you press and release the HFL Talk button, the HFL begins listening from the point where it
timed out.
To stop a voice command sequence at any time, press and hold the HFL Back button, or press and release the HFL Talk
button, wait for the beep, and say ''Cancel''. The next time you press and release the HFL Talk button, the HFL system
begins from its main menu.
When you're done with a voice command sequence, the HFL system goes back to its main menu. The next time you
press and release the HFL Talk button, you'll be at the main menu.
Remember to press and hold the HFL Back button until you exit the main menu, otherwise, the audio system stays
muted.
The HFL system may have problems with some voices. To improve voice recognition:
• Close the windows and moonroof.
• Set the fan speed to low (1 or 2).
• Adjust the air flow from the air conditioning vents so that they do not blow against the microphone on the ceiling.
• Speak in a clear and natural voice. If the system cannot recognize your command, speak louder.
• If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, the system may not interpret your voice commands correctly.
• If you speak with something in your mouth, or your voice is too husky, the system may misunderstand your
command.
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