Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Manual page 515

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.
• To reply to a text message - tap the name
of the contact who sent the message and
Answer
then tap .
• 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 aloud
To have the message read aloud, select
–
Read out
using the steering wheel keypad.
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 using the steering wheel key-
–
pad. A dictation dialog will start.
Only certain phones can send messages via the vehicle. For additional information on compatibility, see support.volvocars.com.
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Message alert
Alerts can be activated and deactivated in the
text message settings.
Related information
• Phone (p. 506)
• Text message settings (p. 513)
• Phone settings (p. 514)
Create
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 516)
• Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
• Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 129)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 507)
• Terms of use and data sharing (p. 522)
AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Text message settings
Settings for handling text messages received
through a connected phone can be personal-
ized.
Settings
1. Tap in the Top view.
Communication Text Messages
2. Tap
and select settings:
Notification in center display
•
text message notifications in the center
display's status bar.
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.
Text message tone
• - select tone for
incoming text messages.
Related information
• Phone (p. 506)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 507)
• Handling text messages (p. 512)
• Phone settings (p. 514)
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513
* Option/accessory.