Clarion AUTOPC 310C Owner's Manual

Clarion AutoPC 310C

Owner’s Manual

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CLARION CO. LTD. 1998

All Rights Reserved

Precautions

IMPORTANT: READ THE

INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN

THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE

CLARION AUTOPC SYSTEM.

SAFETY WARNING! When you see this symbol !

, it means, for your safety, the vehicle must be stopped to set or use the Auto PC. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting to manually access a function of the system.

Read and follow instructions

Before using your Windows® CE for the Auto PC system, read and follow all instructions and safety information provided in this Owner’s Manual. Not following precautions found in this

Owner’s Manual can lead to an accident or other serious consequences.

Keep Owner’s Manual in vehicle

When kept in the vehicle, the Owner’s

Manual will be a ready reference for you and other users unfamiliar with the

Windows CE for the Auto PC system.

Please make certain that before using the system for the first time, all persons have access to the Owner’s

Manual and read its instructions and safety information carefully.

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. Do not change system settings or enter data non-verbally (using your hands) while driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before attempting these operations.

This is important since while setting up or changing some functions you might be required to distract your attention away from the road and remove your hands from the wheel.

Voice command control

Many of the functions of the Windows

CE for the Auto PC system can be accomplished using only voice commands.

Prolonged views of screen

Do not access any function requiring a prolonged view of the screen while you are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting to access a function of the system requiring prolonged attention. Even occasional short scans to the screen may be hazardous if your attention has been diverted away from your driving task at a critical time.

Volume setting

Do not raise the volume excessively.

Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside traffic and emergency signals while driving.

Driving while unable to hear these sounds could cause an accident.

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Precautions continued

Care in handling

The Clarion AutoPC system is a sensitive electronic device. As with all electronic devices, care should be taken to avoid contact with extreme heat, cold, or humidity.

Operating at very cold temperatures

At extremely cold temperatures, the display screen speed may be reduced, and the display may dim. Also, the colors on the display may vary depending on the thermal condition of the unit itself or the temperature in a vehicle. These phenomena are the characteristics of the liquid crystal display and are not malfunctions.

Handling Detachable Control Panel

Also, special care should be taken when handling and storing the

Detachable Control Panel (DCP).

Note: The terms “control panel” and

“DCP” are used interchangeably in this document to refer to the same thing.

Fully close DCP holder after DCP removal

It is dangerous to keep the DCP holder at an angle once the DCP is removed.

Be sure that the DCP holder is fully closed (in the vertical position).

Operating switches and knobs

The slanted control panel may not maintain its adjusted angle if a button is pushed too hard.

Cleaning display cover

Turn power off. Clean the display cover with a lightly damp soft cloth.

Do not pour or spray liquid on the display as this will damage the unit.

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CompactFlash

TM 1

(CF) Card

Insertion Slot Cover

The CF Card insertion slot is equipped with a slot cover in order to prevent the exposure to debris and to protect terminals. Be sure to cover the CF

Card insertion slot with the cover when the slot is not being used.

Inserting the CF Card

The Clarion AutoPC System will accept CF Cards from most manufacturers. Warning: CF Card can be inserted one way only. Make sure to insert the CF Card with the manufacturer’s label and arrow

FACING RIGHT of the unit as shown to the right.

Make sure label and arrow are facing right

1

CompactFlash is a trademark of

SanDisk Corporation.

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Opening the DCP

Grip the control panel as shown in the illustration which follows, and pull it outward and downward in one continuous motion.

Proper clearance to eject CD

Open the control panel to the lowest position to allow the CD to be ejected without causing damage.

Before pressing the eject button, look to see that the CD will clear the top of the control panel as illustrated below.

Correct clearance

CD ROM Installation

The vehicle should be parked at a level location when a higher version of

OS or CD ROM software is installed.

Note: If a vehicle starts up or cranks up, or if the ACC (accessory) is turned on or off during the installation, voltage fluctuation harmful to this unit may occur. This could result in an abnormal installation or a malfunction in the unit.

Power On at time of initial operation

It may take up to 15 seconds to see an actual display on the unit when it is initially powered up. This is not a malfunction.

Closing the DCP

Place your index finger immediately below the Start button, pressing inward and upward as shown below.

Note: If the CD is not manually removed within approximately 10 seconds after the eject button is pressed, the CD will be automatically loaded back into the CD Player.

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Copyright Information

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CLARION CO. LTD. 1998

All Rights Reserved

Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written authorization is prohibited, except as allowed under applicable copyright laws.

Trademarks

Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

Microsoft products are licensed to

OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft

Corporation.

CompactFlash

TM

(CF) Card:

CompactFlash is a trademark of

SanDisk Corporation.

Warranty

This Owner’s Manual creates no warranties nor does it make any representations regarding the Auto PC system on behalf of Clarion. The only warranty provided by Clarion to the purchaser is that contained in Clarion’s published limited warranty for the Auto

PC system. All other purported warranties and representations regarding the quality, performance or the suitability of the Auto PC system are disclaimed.

Serial Number

Place the serial number sticker for your Clarion AutoPC system here:

FCC Radio Interference Statement

Operation of the Clarion AutoPC system is subject to the following two conditions imposed by the Federal

Communications Commission: (1) this system may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this system must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to the equipment without the express permission of Clarion may void the authority to use the Clarion

AutoPC system.

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Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction............................................................................................. 1

Locating the controls................................................................................................. 2

Detachable Control Panel (DCP) .............................................................................. 6

General Operations................................................................................................. 10

Chapter 2 – Using Speech Commands ..................................................................... 15

Getting help with speech commands ........................................................................ 17

Chapter 3 - Getting Ready ........................................................................................ 19

Display layout ......................................................................................................... 20

Using Speech to go to a program............................................................................. 21

Using keys to go to a program ................................................................................. 22

Navigating within programs .................................................................................... 24

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Clock, date, time, and regional setup ....................................................................... 26

Using Global Speech Commands ............................................................................. 29

Using Program Speech Commands.......................................................................... 31

Chapter 4 – Using the Radio ..................................................................................... 35

Chapter 5 – Using the CD Player .............................................................................. 43

Chapter 6 – Audio Adjustments................................................................................ 51

Chapter 7 - Using Address Book ............................................................................... 55

Address Book command words and keys .................................................................. 56

Add, edit or delete a contact .................................................................................... 61

Transfer a contact ................................................................................................... 66

Browsing Contacts .................................................................................................. 67

Protecting Address Book information ...................................................................... 68

Chapter 8 - Using Directions ..................................................................................... 69


Directions command words and keys ....................................................................... 72

Ways to select a start and destination points ............................................................ 73

Commands to enter a start point .............................................................................. 74

Commands to enter a destination point .................................................................... 82

Calculating the route............................................................................................... 87

Driving the route..................................................................................................... 90

Chapter 9 - Using Messages ...................................................................................... 93

Messages command words and keys ........................................................................ 94

Reviewing Messages................................................................................................ 96

Saving Messages ..................................................................................................... 99

Changing message storage options ........................................................................ 100

Chapter 10 – Using Voice Memo ............................................................................. 103

Recording voice memos ......................................................................................... 104

Deleting voice memos............................................................................................ 109

Chapter 11 – Customizing Your Auto PC............................................................... 117

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Add or Change a Password ................................................................................... 120

ASSIST.................................................................................................................. 124

Changing Auto PC Sounds .................................................................................... 125

Speech Command options...................................................................................... 129

Speech factors you can change .............................................................................. 130

To disable or enable the Wakeup word................................................................... 133

Changing Timeouts ............................................................................................... 136

Chapter 12 – Backup/Restore ................................................................................. 139

Using the CF Card for backup and restore ............................................................ 140

Chapter 13 – Adding/Removing Software and Hardware...................................... 143

Chapter 14 – Tips and Troubleshooting.................................................................. 145

Tips....................................................................................................................... 145

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 151

Specifications ........................................................................................................... 157


Glossary ................................................................................................................... 159

Index ........................................................................................................................ 163

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Welcome

Caution

How to use this manual

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Clarion AutoPC system, powered by the Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system. Auto PC makes the most of your driving experience by combining many features into a device that fits into the same space normally occupied by your car stereo. Auto

PC is an information and entertainment system for people on the go, and integrates a compelling graphical user interface with voice control that keeps your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

CAUTION! OPERATE THIS SYSTEM ONLY WHEN SAFE. Taking your attention away from the road while driving can cause a serious accident.

This manual is designed to be used in two ways:

1. As a general learning tool for you as you begin to operate the Clarion

AutoPC system.

2. As a reference tool for you as you actively expand your uses of the

Clarion AutoPC system.


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Volume up

Volume down

Locating the controls

α

-Selector

Detachable Control Panel (DCP)

DCP release MUTE Display Keys

IrDA

(Infrared)

Port

MENU

HELP

BACK

POWER

Voice

Memo

Start Key

ASSIST CompactFlash

TM

(CF)

Card insertion slot


DCP Legend

DCP release - Press to remove control panel.

α

-Selector - Navigate programs and options with a single finger.

MUTE – Press to silence audio.

Display - Shows information in color on the screen.

Detachable Control Panel (DCP) -

Removable for security.

Keys - Use for dialing, entering letters, numbers, and radio presets.

CompactFlash

TM

(CF) card insertion

slot - Use CF card to backup and restore data.

ASSIST - Press to receive locationbased services (optional). Example: roadside assistance services.

Voice Memo - Record/playback a voice memo.

Start Key - Display start menu (main menu).

MENU - Press to get to extra options that are available with some programs.

HELP – For tips about current screen.

POWER – Press to power the unit on and off.

BACK - Closes the currently displayed option.

IrDA (Infrared) Port - Transfer data between Windows CE-based devices.

Volume down - Touch once to decrease by 1 step. Press and hold for greater decreases.

Volume up - Touch once to increase by

1 step. Press and hold for greater increases.


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Fast track to learning and using your Auto PC

The Index will become your primary reference

First, become familiar with the Controls and General Operation of the

Clarion AutoPC system as described in this chapter.

Second, spend 10 minutes previewing this Owner’s Manual:

•

Scan the Table of Contents, it shows you the breadth of information on your Auto PC.

•

Glance at the first few chapters, noticing key words in the bolded headings.

•

Peruse the Index, as that will be your primary reference when you need to find specific information on a topic.

Third, study the Using Speech Commands and Getting Started chapters, then move into using the Radio and CD Player to learn the basics of Auto

PC.


αα -Selector

Operation

Manually manipulating this selector should only be carried out for so long as it can be done safely.

The

α

-Selector enables you to navigate through various Auto PC functions with a single finger. This is how you do it:

1. Put your index finger on the raised center element (has a white dot) of the

α

-selector as shown in the figure. CAUTION!

DO NOT TAKE YOUR EYES

OFF THE ROAD UNLESS IT IS

SAFE TO DO SO.

2. To select the up/down direction

( ) or the left/right direction ( ) tilt the

α

-selector in the corresponding direction.

3. To select “enter” push directly inward on the middle element with the white dot ( ).


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Removing the DCP

Detachable Control Panel (DCP)

The control panel (Detachable Control Panel) can be detached to prevent theft. After detaching the control panel, store it in the protective case provided. We recommend taking it with you when leaving the vehicle.

1. Turn the power off.

2. Be sure that the control panel is fully closed. Press the DCP release button as illustrated on the right.

3. Pull the DCP toward you and to the left to remove it as shown on the right.

NOTE: Using force to remove the

DCP will damage the unit.


Detaching the DCP in lowered position

You can also detach the DCP in its lowered position. The procedure is as follows:

1. Turn power off.

2. Lower the DCP to its fully open position

3. With your left index finger, find the release button as shown in the drawing. Push upward on the release button, and pull the

DCP toward you and to the left.

4. For your safety, return the DCP holder to the fully closed position (the vertical position).

Release button


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DCP lowered positions

The DCP has three lowered positions, each of which is reinforced by a clicking sound:

•

60 degrees (partially open)

•

45 degrees

•

30 degrees (fully lowered)

Warnings!

1. The DCP can easily be damaged by shock. After removing it, be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shock. After detaching the control panel, store it in the protective case provided.

2. The connector connecting the source unit and the DCP is extremely important. Do not press on it with fingernails, screwdrivers, etc.

Doing so may result in unit malfunction or damage.


Attaching the DCP

1. Be sure that the DCP holder is fully closed before attaching the

DCP.

2. Examine the back of the DCP and notice that there is a locking hook on the back of the

DCP and that the hook must go into the receptacle on the holder.

3. Slide the locking hook on the back of the DCP into the receptacle and press inward.

Locking hook

Receptacle


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Power on/off

Clock display

General Operations

1. Press the POWER button

2. The display lights up immediately. The Auto PC remembers its last operation mode and will automatically switch to display that mode.

3. To turn off the power to the unit, press the POWER button.

NOTE: Use caution while operating the unit for long periods of time without running the car’s engine. Draining the car’s battery will prevent you from starting the car and may possibly shorten the life of the battery.

The clock is displayed when the ignition key is turned to the ACC

(accessory) or IGN (ignition on) positions, even if power to the unit is off.

In some cars, the clock display may momentarily disappear when the ignition key is turned to the START (starter engage) position. The display will reappear after the engine has started and the ignition key is released to the IGN position.


Volume level is remembered

Adjusting the volume

Push-To-Talk (PTT)

Charging Backup

Battery

NOTE: Be sure to reduce the volume level before shutting off the ignition key or turning the unit’s power off. The unit remembers the last volume setting before power was turned off, and it will start with that same setting when power is turned back on.

The volume controls are located on the

α

-selector. Press the plus (+) key to increase volume press the minus (-) key to reduce volume. Also, voice commands are available to adjust volume (see the Using Speech

Commands chapter).

When you press the Push-To-Talk button (PTT), Auto PC will “listen” for voice commands. This is the same as saying the words, “Auto PC” to

“wakeup” Auto PC.

Backup Battery is not charged in shipment condition, and it will start charging as soon as the Auto PC is connected to your car’s power source

(Main Battery). When the Backup Battery is charged, the “charging” indicator disappears from the display.

NOTE: Backup Battery cannot be charged in temperature of less than

18 degrees Fahrenheit.


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Installing or replacing Coin Cell

Battery

1. Turn power off.

2. Turn the vehicle ignition off.

3. Remove the Detachable Control

Panel (see Removing the DCP)

4. Lower the DCP holder as shown in the picture. Remove the battery holder by placing the tip of the flathead screwdriver on the exposed edge and pulling the holder outward.

Small flathead screwdriver


5. Place CR2032 Coin Cell Battery with plus (+) side up in the battery holder as shown.

6. Install the battery by pushing the holder into the unit as shown. Return the DCP holder to the fully closed position (the vertical position).


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Where to find information

To get help from

Auto PC

For information on …

Speech commands

See …

Using Speech Commands chapter or quick reference material.

Auto PC screens and keys Getting Ready chapter.

Do this …

Press the HELP key on the DCP.

To …

See Help Tips for the current program screen

Hear which speech

commands are currently available

Hear speech command

Help and find out how to use the commands that are currently available

Say

Say

Auto PC

What can I say

Auto PC

Help


Speaking commands decisively

Chapter 2 –

Using Speech Commands

Auto PC can understand words and short phrases spoken as commands, called “speech commands.” Using voice commands while driving allows you to operate the system without distracting your attention away from the road or removing your hands from the wheel.

Auto PC doesn’t listen for speech commands all of the time. If you want to give commands to your Auto PC, you must first wake it up. Also, only a few commands, called “global commands” are available all of the time.

Many speech commands are specific to a program, and so are called

“program commands.”

Auto PC recognizes command words more effectively when you speak them decisively, as in a command, and may ignore words when you are talking normally, as in a conversation.


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Guidelines for speech commands

If you don’t know what to say

The Auto PC has been optimized to recognize adult speakers. Use the following guidelines when giving commands to Auto PC:

1. Remember to wake up Auto PC.

2. Say each command clearly and distinctly, but don’t shout.

3. Wait for the “heard” tone before saying another command.

4. Wait for Auto PC to stop talking, or press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key to interrupt.

5. Decrease background noise.

6. You may need to train Auto PC to understand how you say one or more speech commands. For more information, see the section “To train or add a custom command word” in the chapter, “Customizing

Your Auto PC.”

If you don’t know what commands you can say, just say “What can I

say?” and Auto PC will tell you which speech commands it is listening for. You can also say “Help” if you want to know what you can do with speech commands. The following sections contain more information that will help you take advantage of the speech capabilities of Auto PC.


How Auto PC HELP illustrates voice commands and response tones

Getting help with speech commands

While in the Start menu you can press HELP to get assistance with speech commands. You will see voice commands and how Auto PC responds with musical tones. Auto PC tells you it is “listening” to you with a specific tone, and that it has “heard” your voice command with another different tone. You see both the commands and tones represented on the Auto PC HELP display. For example, speaking “Auto PC” along with other voice commands will appear as follows on the display:

Auto PC Radio FM

Note that ( ) represents the start of a voice command and ( ) signifies the end of a voice command. Other conventions used in Auto PC HELP are explained in this diagram:

Voice commands

Auto PC Radio FM

“Awake tone” “Heard tone”


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Tones that help you give speech commands

If, after saying “Auto PC” you do not hear the “listening tone,” consult the

Tips and Troubleshooting chapter of this manual.

Auto PC has three tones that help you give speech commands:

1. When you wake up Auto PC, you’ll hear the awake tone, and see a green speech command timeout bar on the bottom of the screen.

2. When Auto PC hears you, you’ll hear a short “heard tone.”

3. When Auto PC stops “listening,” you hear the sleep tone and the listening timeout bar (green color) disappears.

For examples of how to use speech commands, see the Getting Ready chapter.


Two ways Auto PC gives you information

Screen-based icons show what you can do

Chapter 3 - Getting Ready

Before you start using your Clarion AutoPC system, take a few minutes to become familiar with the unit.

Your Auto PC gives you information in two ways:

1. By displaying information on the screen.

2. Through voice synthesis, Auto PC reads status information or other requested information.

You can control Auto PC using the keys on the DCP or you can use speech commands, which are single words or short phrases that provide shortcuts to commonly used functions.

Start Menu

Small pictures (called icons) give you a quick look at what you can do.


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Display layout

Address Book icon

Press (enter) to go into

Address Book program

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Program icons 1, 2, …

Current icon number

Green bar shows how much “listening” time remains

Blue bar shows when

Auto PC is “talking”

Left/right navigation icon

( ( (

“Listening” timeout expiration status

Green bar (Auto PC is “listening”) or

Blue bar (Auto PC is “talking”)

When you say “Auto PC” or use PTT, Auto PC “listens” for speech commands and a green bar appears across the bottom of the display.

The green bar gradually disappears as the listening timeout expires.

CAUTION! ONLY LOOK AT THE AUTO PC WHEN IT IS SAFE AND

ONLY FOR AS LONG AS IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. Do not look at the green bar longer than is safe.

The blue bar appears across the bottom of the display only when Auto PC is “talking.” While “talking,” Auto PC does not accept voice commands.


NOTE: Neither the green bar nor the blue bar is displayed if the listening timeout is set to Always (see the Customizing your Auto PC chapter).

Hold PTT to make Auto

PC listen

Wake up Auto PC and go to a program

If you press and hold the PTT key, Auto PC continues listening until you release the key.

Using Speech to go to a program

You can go to some programs by saying the program name. The program names available as default global commands are: Radio, CD Player,

Directions, Address Book, and Messages. For information on changing which program names are available, see “Changing Speech Command

Options” in the chapter, “Customizing Auto PC.” To go to a program that isn’t selected as a global command, use the keys as described in the next section.

To

Wake up Auto PC speech recognition

Go to a program

Say

Auto PC program name

You’ll hear

(awake tone) and status information

(speech command heard)


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Example:

Start menu

To

Wake up Auto PC speech recognition

Say

Auto PC

You’ll hear

and current program name.

You can eliminate current

program name feedback. See

Customizing Your Auto PC,

Speech feedback.

(speech command heard) Go to CD Player program

CD Player

Using keys to go to a program

Auto PC has a Start menu that you can use to go to programs. The Start menu has an icon for each program installed on your Auto PC.


To use the keys to go to a program

Examples

To

Display the Start menu

Select (highlight) a program icon in the

Start menu

Go to the selected program

Go directly to a program with the program’s shortcut number

1

Press

or

(enter) or Hold

0-9

You’ll see

The Start menu

The Start menu cycles through the program icons

The program’s main screen

The program’s main screen, note: press then 0-9 if display is not at Start menu

1. To go to the program whose icon is two icons to the right of the current icon, press, , ,

.

2. To go to the program whose shortcut number is “3,” press

, 3.

1

The first ten programs installed on the Auto PC have shortcut numbers assigned to them. To reassign the shortcut numbers, see “To reorder the Start

Menu” in the chapter “Customizing Your Auto PC.”


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Navigating within programs

You can navigate within a program by pressing the MENU key on the

DCP. For example, under Radio you may change the Audio Settings:

You are here

This is the first of two radio options

Radio icon

Press (enter) to go into Audio Settings

Current option displayed is Audio Settings

Press (up or down) to select another radio option


Voice

Voice/Manual: !

means stop your vehicle to do manual steps

How commands are shown in this manual

Here’s how voice and manual commands are shown in this document.

The Push-To-Talk button (PTT) may be used in place of speaking “Auto

PC” to “wakeup” the Auto PC.

If it looks like this …

Auto PC … Radio …

AM …

It means you …

Say “Auto PC,” wait for the “listening tone”

( ), say “Radio,” wait for the “heard tone”

( ), say “AM” and wait for ( ).

Voice commands and equivalent manual commands shown side-by-side:

Voice

Auto PC …

Directions …

to highlight Directions, then

Comment

Access Directions program.

Many Setup function must be manually carried out. DO NOT ATTEMPT

THESE FUNCTIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Manual !

(Stop your vehicle to do manual steps)

Comment

Press Start, and press to Setup Select the Setup program.


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Basic setup

To activate clock display

Adjust for Daylight

Savings Time

The procedures shown here will get you started using your Auto PC.

These are just some of the settings that you can adjust. (See

“Customizing Your Auto PC” later in this manual.)

Clock, date, time, and regional setup

Do clock, date, time, and regional setup by completing the following procedures:

Manual !

(Stop your vehicle to do manual steps) Comment

Press Start, then to highlight Setup, and press

Press to select Clock, and press

Highlight the Setup program and enter it.

Select Clock and enter the first option screen.

Press to choose an interval from 10 Sec

… up to 5 min, or leave the setting at

Never (default)

Press to select Adjust for DST and then

to choose Yes or No

Chose a time interval at which the clock will be automatically displayed, or choose Never display.

Allows Auto PC to automatically adjust the

Time for Daylight

Savings Time (DST).


Set the date

Press to select Set Date, and press

Press to change the Month--press

to move to next edit box

When the date is set, press BACK

Comment

Select and enter Set Date.

Set the Month, Day and Year.

Return to Set Date screen.

Set the time

Set the time zone

Press to select Set Time and press

Press to change the Hour--press

to move to next edit box

When the time is set, press BACK

Select and enter Set Time.

Return to Set Time screen.

Press to highlight Time Zone

Press to change the zone

When the zone is set, press BACK

Comments

Select Time Zone.

Examples: Pacific, Central, . . .


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Regional setup

Press to select Regional Setup, and press

Select and enter Regional

Setup.

Change the Regional styles and formats as shown in the table below:

To change this…

Currency

Date style

Distance

Time style

Time format

Fuel measurement

Press to highlight

Currency

Date style

Distance

Time style

Time Format

Fuel

And then press


Global speech commands let you get to programs directly

To find out which commands you can say

Using Global Speech Commands

Global speech commands are available all the time, in any program.

Global commands include speech commands that take you right to many of the programs on your Auto PC, plus commands that are useful in any program, such as “Read” and “What time is it?”

To get started using global commands, the following sections show you some tasks you can do using global commands.

•

Have Auto PC tell you what speech commands you can say

•

Have Auto PC tell you the time

•

Change the volume

You can change which global commands are available in Setup. For more information, see “Changing Speech Command Options” in the chapter,

“Customizing Your Auto PC.”

Voice Comments

Auto PC ...

To wake up Auto PC, if necessary.

What can I say? … Auto PC lists (speaks) the active speech commands currently available.


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To find out the time

To adjust the volume

Voice

Auto PC ...

Comments

To wake up Auto PC, if necessary.

What time is it? … Auto PC reads the time aloud. For information on setting the clock, see the section earlier in this chapter.

Audio volume can be adjusted by manual controls on the DCP of the Auto

PC or by using the voice commands shown here. There are 3 levels of volume adjustment, each of which have default presets that you may customize:

Voice

Auto PC ... Volume ... Quiet

Auto PC ... Volume ... Normal

Auto PC ... Volume ... Loud

Default preset value

5

12

20

Auto PC adjusts the volume to the specified level. You can change the volume level presets using the Audio program (see the Audio

Adjustments chapter).


Program commands are specific to a program

Using Program Speech Commands

Unlike global speech commands, program commands are specific to a particular program – you can only use them when you are in that program.

The following sections show you some examples of what you can accomplish using program commands.

•

Go to a radio station preset

•

Listen to a CD and change tracks

•

Review directions while driving

•

Dial a telephone number from Address Book

•

Listen to an e-mail message

NOTE: Additional (optional) hardware may be required to accomplish some of these program commands. For example, to make Auto PC dial your cell phone, you need the cell phone cradle connected to the

Universal Serial Bus (USB).


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Requirements to use radio presets

To go to a preset radio station

Requires you to have:

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Set a radio station preset. For more information, see “Setting your own Preset stations” in the chapters, “Using the Radio, and Audio

Adjustments.”

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Recorded a name (for example, “Classical”) for the preset. For more information on recording a named preset, see the chapter

“Using the Radio”

Voice

Auto PC ... Radio ... Preset …

<preset name> …

Comment

Auto PC goes to the preset station

NOTE: You can also go to a preset station by saying Preset , and then saying the preset number (0-9).


To listen to a CD and change tracks

Requires you to have inserted an audio CD. For more information, see the chapter, "Using the CD Player."

Voice

Auto PC ... CD Player ...

Next …

Comment

Auto PC goes to the CD player program and starts playing the CD.

Auto PC goes to the next track on the CD.


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Chapter 4 – Using the Radio

The fastest way to learn the Clarion AutoPC system is to try out the functions you will frequently use. Once you have learned how to set up and use commands for your radio, everything else is similar and therefore easy.

The Radio program in Auto PC gives you access to most common radio functions using speech commands. Using speech commands, you can:

1. Go between AM and FM.

2. Seek forward or backward for the next station.

3. Read the current station frequency and preset label (if any).

4. Go to 20 preset stations, ten each for AM and FM. For each preset, you can assign a number key and a text label, as well as record the station name. The preset number key or text label are displayed when the preset station is shown.


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Finding or tuning a station

Selecting AM or FM

Manually selecting FM,

AM and turning radio

OFF

Using the DCP keys ( ) you can seek to a station, using ( ) you can fine-tune to a station. Also, you can enter a station number directly with the numeric keys (0 – 9) after pressing (#). By pressing MENU you can also go to the Radio options, where you can edit the label and speech commands for your preset stations.

Voice Comments

Auto PC ...

Radio ...

AM ...

FM ...

Manual !


Press Start, then to highlight Radio, then

to get AM

With radio on FM, press

to switch to AM; press

again to turn radio

Off.

to turn radio on and set it to FM

To select the Radio program.

If FM is highlighted, press

to get AM.

If AM is highlighted, say

“FM” to listen to FM.

Sequence is FM -> AM ->

OFF. When radio is off,

“Off” shows on the display.

When display reads “Off,” press to turn radio on.


Preset stations and station names

“Train” Auto PC to recognize commands

Setting your own

Preset stations

Ways to scan or select stations

You can establish up to 10 Preset stations for AM and up to 10 Preset stations for FM.

You can also use your voice to “train” Auto PC to recognize custom voice commands for your Preset stations. If, for example, you have a favorite

ROCK and CLASSICAL station, you could give them station names such as ROCK and CLASSICAL.

Once you have selected either AM or FM you will also see the radio beacon icon and the frequency to which the radio is currently set. The frequency used in this next example is FM 94.7 (or substitute any working station in your area) and you will identify this station as Preset 1.

Manual !


Press lightly once to scan for station 94.7 FM, (easiest) or

Press to incrementally select the specific frequency, 94.7 FM

Press and hold the number “1” on the Key Pad for 2 seconds

Note: The time required for press and hold is customizable; see the section on Timeouts in the Customize Your Auto PC chapter.


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Note that the Display now reads “Preset 1” in the lower right of the display. Use the same procedure to set other Preset stations:

•

Preset 1, 2, . . . , 9, 0 for AM

•

Preset 1, 2, . . . , 9, 0 for FM

To listen to a Preset station

Voice

Auto PC ...

Radio ...

FM ...

Preset ...

One …

Press Start, then to highlight Radio and press

If display reads AM press twice to get back to FM

Comment


Press & release 1 on the Key Pad

Wait for the “heard” tone.

Station changes to your preset, and “Preset 1” appears on screen.


Setting your own station names

You can assign station names for your Preset stations using names of your choice. This next sequence builds upon the Preset 1 station already established in the earlier example (ROCK = Preset 1 = 94.7 FM).

Press Start, then to highlight Radio and then

Press MENU then to select Edit Preset Stations

Press and the display reads “<Record Station Name>”

Press to select the Preset number

Press and display reads “Say Command Word three times at the tone

prompt”--press

Record the Command Word (“ROCK”) three times when prompted by the tone ( )--wait for the “understood” beep ( ) after each repetition

Display reads: “Custom Command successfully recorded” (for 5 seconds) and then “Station name recorded”


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Change name from

“Preset 1” to

“ROCK”

Using lower case letters


Press MENU then to select Edit Preset Stations

Press for display to read “<Enter Station Name>” then press

Press to enter the letter “R” then to move to the next spaces and enter “O” then “C” then “K”

Press to enter the name “ROCK”

Press BACK and notice that the Display now reads “ROCK” in the lower right corner

You can use lower case letters if you prefer. For example, suppose you prefer to see “Rock.” Simply move to an upper case letter , then press down once to change the letter from upper to lower case. Pressing up

will change a lower case letter back to upper case.

You can also use the numeric Keypad to input or edit letters. Refer to

Tips and Troubleshooting chapter for more information on use of the numeric keypad.


Changing Radio

Options

Use the following procedure to adjust audio settings from the Radio program.


Press MENU

Press to select Audio Settings; for more information, see Audio

Adjustments chapter


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Chapter 5 – Using the CD Player

The Auto PC CD Player program gives you access to advanced play functions using speech commands. Using speech commands, you can:

•

Play and pause the CD

•

Delete the current track from the tracks played for the current CD

•

Play tracks randomly

•

Go to the next or previous track

•

Go to the next CD (if you have the optional CD changer)

Using the control panel keys, you can also fast forward, rewind, or enter a track number. You can also go to the CD Player options menu where you can control which tracks to play and change the display options for the

CD Player.


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Types of CDs you can use with Auto PC

CD type

Normal consumer

Audio CDs

2 ½ inch consumer

CD Singles

4 ¾ inch computer

CD-ROMs

Comments

These are the popular compact discs used to play music.

These CDs can also be used in the Auto PC’s in-dash player.

CD-ROMS are used by the Directions program to access map data, and by the Setup program to install new Auto PC programs. For more information, see the chapters, “Using

Directions” and “Customizing Your Auto PC.”

NOTE: The Auto PC CD mechanism cannot read “Multi session” type

CD-ROMs. These CD-ROMs are typically used for computer database and data archival applications.


Before operating the CD Player

1. Power on the unit and lower the control panel to allow insertion of a disc into the CD slot. Grip the control panel, pulling the control panel out outward and downward in one continuous motion as shown to the right.

2. Place the DCP in the fully open position as shown below. Notice the position of the CD slot and the eject button.

CD slot Eject button


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(Before operating the CD Player, continued)

3. Look to see that the CD will clear the top of the control panel as illustrated on the right.

4. Push the disc into the CD slot half way, and the drive will pull it in the rest of the way.

Correct clearance


Playing CDs

Voice Comments/Illustrations

Auto PC …

CD Player…

Play ...

Pause ...

Next ...

Previous …

Random …


Press Start, then to highlight CD

Player, then

To select the CD Player program.

Play or pause a track. Note:

Stop has the same effect as

Pause.

Play the next or previous track.

to highlight CD

Player, and MENU

to highlight

Random Playback

to set On (or Off) Turns Random play on or off.

Press BACK If Random is On a symbol ( appears in lower right of CD playback screen:

)


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Delete track

Delete or restore tracks

Fast forward and backward

Go to a track

Voice

Delete ...

Comments/Illustrations

Deletes track currently playing.

Press MENU

to highlight Disc Play

List, then to see the

Play List

to choose the track, then to delete (or restore) it

Press BACK to see CD playback screen

Press and hold

Use buttons 0 – 9 for track number

Comments

Fast-forward or backward within a track.

Go to a track, examples: 1 or 10 or 35--or use

(one touch) to go forward or back one track at a time.


Change the CD display options

Changing Audio

Options

Change discs

1

Press MENU

Press

Press


To see the CD Player options

Select Display

Select the display you want

Use the following procedure to adjust audio settings from the CD Player program.

Press MENU

Press to select Audio Settings; for more information, see the chapter on Audio Adjustments

Press and release

* then button 0 – 6 for disc number


Go to a disc (if you have an optional CD changer).

Press button 0 to use the in-dash CD.

1

For a six disc CD Changer system.


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General cautions for

CD handling

1. Do not warp or bend a CD.

2. A CD is vulnerable to heat, so do not leave it near a heater, in the sun, or anywhere else where it will be exposed to heat.

3. Be careful not to scratch a CD.

4. Do not paste any labels on the disc surface or write anything on the label surface (printed surface).

5. Do not increase the diameter of the center hole.

6. Do not wipe a CD with alcohol (particularly industrial methyl alcohol), water, conventional record cleaner solution, static electricity prevention agent, or similar liquids.

7. Keep fingerprints, oil, and dust off of a CD.

8. If the CD is dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth. Do not use a silicon cloth.

When wiping, always wipe from inside to outside.

9. Never force a CD into or out of the CD slot.

10. Insert a disc so that the playing side is down and the label side is up.


Making audio adjustments from

Audio program

(Start menu)

Chapter 6 – Audio Adjustments

You can change bass and treble, equalizer settings (including named presets), balance, fade, loudness, and volume presets.

You can access Audio Settings through the Radio or CD Player programs, or from the Audio program in the Start menu.

Voice

Auto PC …

Audio …

Manual !


Press Start, then to highlight Audio

to see first Audio

Option


Highlight the Audio program.

to adjust Bass level Adjust level to zero, or to a plus or minus value.

to select Treble,

to adjust level

Adjust level to zero, or to a plus or minus value.


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To change an equalizer preset

(Making audio adjustments continued.)


to select Eq and to select the preset you want to change

Press then to change the setting, to select another frequency

To rename the Preset, press until Rename is shown

Note: Rename is an optional step, and if not desired, press

BACK to return to Eq screen.

Press and edit the name, press to return to the Eq Edit screen


(Audio adjustments continued.)

to select Balance,

to adjust right or left

to select Fade

to adjust front or back

to select Loudness,

to set On or Off

to select Volume Presets, then


Adjust sound balance to middle

(zero), or to the left or right side.

Right adjusts fade to the front and left adjusts it to the back.

Select Loudness On to increase bass with low volume levels.

to adjust level

to select Normal Preset and to adjust level

to select Loud Preset and to adjust level

Right is louder, left is quieter.


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Access Audio from

Radio program

Here are illustrations of access to audio adjustments from either the

Radio or CD Player programs.

Voice

Auto PC ...

Radio ...

Press Start, then to highlight Radio, then

Menu



Access Audio from

CD Player program

Auto PC …

CD Player…

Then

Press Start, then to highlight CD

Player, then

Menu

Select the CD Player program.

Then


Chapter 7 - Using Address Book

With Auto PC’s Address Book, you can stay in touch with family, friends, and business contacts. Address Book stores work and home addresses, phone, fax and pager numbers, and e-mail addresses to give you quick access when and where you need it.

Contacts are listed in alphabetical order. Above is a sample display of

Address Book, showing the first name listed under the letter “A.”


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Address Book command words and keys

This table lists some words and key presses used in Address Book.

Voice

Auto PC …

Address book …

Manual !


Press Start, then

to highlight

Address Book, then

Comments

To select the Address

Book program.

Letter … "T" …

List …

Next … or

Previous …

To hear all names in the

Address Book starting at T.

Press to stop.

To highlight a contact.

Select …

Read …

Locate …

<custom command

word> …

To go to the next letter tab.

To open contact information.

To read the current name.

To find a contact with previously recorded custom command word.


Example 1: Dialing a phone number

The following examples illustrate commands to initiate dialing a number from an existing Address Book entry. Actual dialing of the phone number requires a cell phone which is an optional accessory.

Voice

Auto PC …


Press Start, then to highlight

Address

Book, then

Comments

To select the Address Book program.

Letter … "P" …

Next … or

Previous …

Select …

Read …

Next … or

Previous …

Dial …

or

Press MENU, then to select Dial, then

To go to a specific letter tab.

Example: the letter “P.”

Highlights an entry. finds next entry. steps through alphabet.

Displays phone number.

Auto PC “reads” the number.

Goes to Next or Previous number for this entry and reads it to you.

The unit “asks” if you want to dial the selected number.


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(Dialing a phone number continued.)

Voice

Yes … or No … to select

“Yes or “No,” then

BACK

Comments

If “Yes,” the display shows “Dialing

…” with the associated number.

To return to Address Book List.


Example 2:

Recording a custom name

The following examples illustrate recording and using a custom command word to dial the phone.

Press Start, then to highlight Address Book, then

Record the custom name

to find the entry

Menu and then to find Record Contact Name

: Display reads “Say Command Word three times at the tone prompt.”

: Record “Marvin Adams” three times when prompted by the tone

( )--wait for the “understood” beep ( ) after each repetition

Display reads: “Custom Command successfully recorded” (for 5 seconds) followed by:

The quote marks ( ) to the right of Address Book List indicate a

Custom Command Word now exists for this entry


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Example 3: Using a custom name to dial

Voice

Auto PC …


Locate …

<Marvin Adams> …



This is displayed:

Dial …

Yes … or No …

BACK

And the unit “reads” the name “Marvin Adams.”

The unit “asks” if you want to dial the number

(example: Work phone is Preferred Phone).

If “Yes,” the display shows “Dialing …” with the associated number. If you say “No,” you may still choose from other phone numbers by saying “Next” or “Previous” and the unit will

“read” another number such as Pager or Mobile phone.

To return to Address Book List.


To enter a new name

Add, edit or delete a contact

These procedures help you to share contacts with other mobile devices, and make changes in Address Book. In the Getting Started chapter you saw how to customize a radio station name. Adding a new entry to the

Address Book is similar as is seen in the following example.


MENU and select New

Entry and then

Comments

To select the Address Book program and see the Address Book List.

To select the New Entry function and see:

then press to enter the first letter of the first name then to move to the next spaces and enter more letters

Example of partially entered first name:

NOTE: be sure to leave a space between first and last name.


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Record the name

Select Preferred

Phone

(Enter new name continued)

when name is entered

Comments

You are prompted to <Record Contact Name>

to select alternative

Display reads “Say Command Word three

times at the tone prompt.” Press if you want to skip recording the name.

1. Record the new name three times when prompted by the tone ( ). Wait for the

“understood” beep ( ) after each repetition.

2. Then the display reads: “Custom

Command successfully recorded”

3. Then the display reads: “Preferred Phone:

Work”

Alternatives are: Work, Home, and Mobile.

Example: You see <enter mobile phone>

Example: You see “Mobile: 555 3456.” , then to enter the number, then

BACK You see “<name> added to Address Book” (for

3 seconds) then the Address Book List.


To edit or add to existing contact information


and , then

Press MENU, then use to select Edit All Fields, then use to set Yes

Press BACK

Comments


To select a contact.

This procedure is required if you want to edit or add to all contact fields.

Display (example) shows the contact with three icons representing 3 types of information: Phone, Work and Home.

Use and to edit or add information

BACK

Use to choose the type of information to add or edit. Use to choose the field with the type of information

To start and stop editing.

When done entering, press to accept.

To cancel changes press BACK.


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Data field options for phone

Data field options for work

Data field options for home

Phone

1. Work

5. Home

Work

1. Work

5. Dept

9. Work2

13. Web

17. First

21. Address

25. City

Home

1. First

5. Addr2

9. State

13. Fax

17. Bday

21. Mr/Ms/..

2. Work2

6. Home2

2. Fax

6. Mobile

10. Assist

14. Bday

18. Middle

22. Addr2

26. State

2. Middle

6. Addr3

10. Postal

14. Email

18. Anvrsry

3. Mobile

7. Pager

3. Email

7. Pager

11. Assist#

15. Anvrsry

19. Last

23. Addr3

27. Postal

4. Car

8. Assist

4. Title

8. Car

12. Spouse

16. Mr/Ms/..

20. Company

24. Addr4

28. Country

3. Last

7. Addr4

11. Country

15. Spouse

19. Assist

4. Address

8. City

12. Home

16. Web

20. Assist#


To delete a contact

To set a preferred phone


and , then

MENU, then to highlight

Delete, then

to highlight Yes and press

Comments



To delete a contact.

To confirm deletion. Be sure to check that the correct contact is being deleted.


and , then

MENU and select Preferred

Phone

to highlight Work,

Home, Mobile or Pager, then BACK

Comments



To select the Preferred Phone function.

Select Work, Home, Mobile or Pager as the preferred phone. You can establish a

Preferred Phone for each contact.


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To transfer contacts to or from a mobile device

Transfer a contact

If you have another mobile device powered by Windows CE, such as the

Handheld PC or Palm-sized PC, you can quickly transfer your contacts to your Auto PC through the infrared port.

Comments



and , then

MENU, then to highlight

Send or Receive, then

To select a contact to send. (This step is not required for receive.)

To send or receive a contact.

Set your mobile device to receive or send contacts via the infrared port.

Align your mobile device’s infrared port with your Auto PC’s infrared port and hold until Auto PC confirms the contact has been transferred.


To have Auto PC read names

To locate a contact

NOTE: If you are having trouble transferring data, be sure that your infrared ports are aligned. If the problem persists, change your infrared transfer speed in Setup. (See “Customizing Your Auto PC.”)

Browsing Contacts

You can browse addresses using command words or the keys.

Voice

Auto PC …


List …

Read …

Comment

Auto PC starts reading names beginning from the tab

(A, B, C, …) selected.

To stop. All other keys except ASSIST will also stop.

To read one name.

Voice

Auto PC … Address book …

Locate …

<custom command word > …

Comment

To find a pre-recorded contact name.


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To tab through contacts

Voice

Auto PC …


Letter … "P" …

Comment


To go to the next letter tab.

To go to a specific letter tab.

Example: the letter “P.”

To scroll through contacts.

Next … or

Previous …

Protecting Address Book information

If you have phone numbers and addresses in Auto PC that you don’t have backed up on another mobile device, you may want to back up the information in case it is lost or corrupted. You also may want to password protect your data to prevent unauthorized access.

For more information, see "Add or Change a Password" in the chapter

"Customizing Your Auto PC,” and the chapter "Backup/Restore."


Chapter 8 - Using Directions

Directions Feature

Distraction Hazard

Emergency Services

Use the Auto PC’s driving directions to free yourself from struggling with maps, and keep your attention focused on the road.

The Directions feature is intended to provide turn by turn instructions to get you to a desired destination. Please make certain all persons using this system carefully read and follow instructions and safety information fully.

Directions is one of the features of the Windows CE for the Auto PC system which can require manual (non-verbal) set-up. Attempting to perform such set-up or insert data while driving can seriously distract your attention and could cause an accident. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before attempting these operations.

Do not rely on the navigation system to route you to emergency services.

Ask local authorities or a “911” operator for these locations. Not all emergency services such as police, fire stations, hospitals and clinics are likely to be contained in the navigation map’s database.


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Auto PC can guide you using a map data CD

With a map data CD, Auto PC can guide you to your destination.

Enter a starting point and a destination

With Auto PC Directions, you enter a starting point and a destination.

Directions calculates a route for you to take, and gives you turn-by-turn directions on screen and reads the directions to you.

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Potential Map

Inaccuracy

Maps used by this system may be inaccurate because of changes in roads, traffic controls or driving conditions. Always use good judgment and common sense when following the suggested routes.


What you’ll need

Map data CDs are provided by Clarion

Partners

Where to get map data for your region

How to receive GPS satellite signals

You will need a start point and a destination point to give to the Directions program in order for it to calculate a route and supply you with specific directions. Start and destination points come from a several sources.

Two important sources are map data CDs and your Address Book.

The Directions program supports map data CDs offered by Clarion

Partners, allowing you to choose CDs appropriate to your area.

Addresses contained in your Address Book may be used as start points and destinations points. As described in the Address Book Chapter, you can transfer addresses from a Windows CE-based mobile device (such as a Handheld or Palm-size PC) through the infrared port to the Address

Book.

To use Auto PC’s Directions, you need a compact disc that contains map data for the region in which you are traveling. For a list of Clarion partners offering map CDs supported by Auto PC, go to the web site www.autopc.com

and click on Partners.

To receive GPS satellite signals you will need the optional GPS Receiver.

Contact your Clarion dealer for further information.


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The three key steps in Directions

Directions command words and keys

The following table summarizes the words and key presses used in

Directions:

Voice

Auto PC …


Go …

Next … or

Previous …

Read …

List …

Manual !


Press Start, then to highlight Directions, then

Press 1 or use to select Set Start, then

Press 2 or use to select Set Destination, then

Press 3 or to select

Get Directions, then

Comment

To select the Directions program.

Create a new route: Step

1. Set Start Point.


2. Set Destination Point.


3. Calculate Directions.

Go to next or previous turn.

Read the current turn.

Go to the first or last turn.

Hold

Hear the remaining turns.

MENU, select Backtrack Reverse the last route calculated.


Ways to select a start and destination points

Types of locations

1. Current GPS Location

1

Start Type Destination Type

Yes No

2. Last Destination

3. Street Address

4. Point of Interest (POI)

5. Intersection

6. Address Book

7. Pocket Streets

3

(via IrDA)

Yes

Yes

2

Yes

2

Yes

2

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

2

Yes

2

Yes

Yes

Yes

2

How to enter the different types of start and destination points is explained on the following pages.

1

Only with optional GPS

2

Input from map CD

3

In order to use Pocket Streets input, and import addresses from a hand held device, you must use MS Pocket Streets V2.51 and Microsoft

Windows CE V2.0.


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Insert map data CD

Last destination

Commands to enter a start point

Insert the appropriate map CD before using the procedures in this section. Auto PC may request that you initialize navigation. Insert the navigation initialization CD and follow the directions. Then insert the map data CD.


Directions, then

to highlight

Comment/Illustration

Select Directions program:

Use to highlight Set Start, then

Use to highlight Last Destination, then

Select Set Start function.

Display (example) shows: for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Set Destination:


Street Address

When using the map data CD for the first time, the Directions program will request that you choose a state, e.g., Michigan, before requesting that you choose a city within the state. This initial condition is illustrated only once in the pages which follow, in the description of Street Address.


Select Directions program.




Use to highlight Street Address, then


Pick the Start type, and the

Display shows state directory:

Use to select the state, then

Use and to highlight the city of your choice, then

Use and to highlight the street of your choice, then


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Point of Interest

(Entering Street Address as a start point continued)

Use or number keys to enter street number, then


Display (example) shows: for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Set Destination






Use to highlight Point of Interest, then


Pick the Start type, and the

Display shows city directory.

Display example:


Intersection

(Entering Point of Interest as a start point continued)


Use to highlight the Start POI Type, then

Use and to highlight the POI of your choice, then


Display shows the first of many types of Points of Interest.

Example: Airport.

Display shows directory of that

POI type. Example: Business.

Display shows confirmation of

Start Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Set

Destination.




Use to highlight Intersection, then





Display (example) shows:


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Address Book

(Entering Intersection as a start point continued)


Use and to highlight the Start

Street of your choice, then

Use to highlight the Cross Street of your choice, then



Destination.





Use to highlight Set Start, then Select Set Start function.

Use to highlight Address Book, then


(Entering start point from Address Book continued)


Display shows the contact.

Use and to highlight the contact of your choice, then

Use and to go to the home or work address of the contact

Refer to the “briefcase” or

“home” icons to choose desired address.



Destination.


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Pocket Streets

To transfer a start address from a mobile device

You can transfer an address entry from a Windows CE-based mobile device using the infrared port. On your mobile device, you send the address via the infrared port as illustrated below.

Press Start, then to highlight Directions, then



Press 1 or use , then

Select Pocket Streets, then

Align your mobile device’s infrared port with your

Auto PC’s infrared port


Display shows “Looking for IR device …”

(You must use MS Pocket Streets V2.51

and Microsoft Windows CE V2.0.)

Display shows (example):

Hold in aligned position Hold until “Address Received” appears on your Auto PC.”

Display shows confirmation of Start Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows

Set Destination.


GPS

(Requires optional

GPS receiver)




Use to highlight GPS, then




Select GPS.



Destination.


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Street Address

Commands to enter a destination point

Selection of start point already successfully completed


Display shows:

Press to select Set Destination Type, then use to highlight Street

Address, then



Use and to highlight the street of your choice, then

Use or number keys to enter street number, then


Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions.


Point of Interest



Display shows:

Press to select Set Destination

Type, then use to highlight Point of

Interest, then



Use to highlight Destination POI

Type, then

Use and to highlight the tab, e.g. “B” then

Use and to highlight the address of the POI of your choice, then

Display shows the first of many destination POI types.

Example: ATM.

Display shows directory of that

POI type. Example: Banks.

Example: You want an ATM at a Bank of America.


Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get

Directions.


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Intersection



Display shows:

Use to highlight Intersection, then



Use and to highlight the

Destination Street of your choice, then

Use to highlight the Cross Street of your choice

Press Display shows confirmation of

Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions.


Address Book



Display shows:

Use to highlight Address Book, then

Use and to highlight the contact of your choice, then

Use and to find the home or work address of the contact

Press

Display shows the contact.

Refer to the “briefcase” or

“home” icons to choose desired address.

Display shows confirmation of Destination Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions.


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Pocket Streets



Display shows:

Press 2 or use , then

Use to highlight Pocket

Streets, then

Align your mobile device’s infrared port with your

Auto PC’s infrared port

Hold in aligned position

Press

Select Set Destination function.

Display shows “Looking for IR device …”

(You must use MS Pocket Streets V2.51

and Microsoft Windows CE V2.0.)

Display shows “Receiving address from

<name>..”

Hold until “Address Received” appears on your Auto PC.”

Display shows confirmation of Destination

Point for 5 seconds, then automatically shows Get Directions.


Let Your Judgment

Prevail

Calculating the route

When you request a route, Auto PC takes the starting point and destination you’ve entered and determines a route for you to take.

The Directions navigation system is only an aid. Make your driving decisions based on your observations of local conditions and existing traffic regulations. This feature is not a substitute for your personal judgment. Any route suggestions made by this system should never replace any local traffic regulations or your personal judgment or knowledge of safe driving practices.


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To set route preference

To display safety warning

You have a choice of a route that includes or excludes freeways. You also have the option to have Auto PC display safety warnings.

Destination point has already been selected and confirmed


Display shows:

Press MENU to see Set Route

Preference screen

Use to select Fastest or Local

Roads

Use to select Display Safety

Warning screen, and to select

Yes or No

Press BACK to return to Get

Directions

Display shows “Preference:

Fastest.”

Fastest includes freeways in the route.

Display shows: “Show Warning:

Yes.”

You are now ready to request a route, as shown on the next page.


To request a route

Destination point has already been selected and confirmed

Press 3 key or


Display shows:

Display shows:

Depending on the distance traveled and the complexity of the route, this calculation may take up to several minutes.

When the calculation is done the display shows (example):


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Route Safety

Move directions forward with voice commands

To advance or go back a turn

Driving the route

Do not follow the route suggestions if you are instructed to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you are placed in an unsafe situation, or if you are directed into an area which you consider unsafe. The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the suggested directions.

Once your route is set, you can move the directions forward with voice commands as you drive.

Voice

Next … or

Previous …

Comment

Advance or go back one turn. Each turn is read to you aloud by Auto PC.

Upon reaching the destination, Auto

PC announces that “You have reached your destination,” and the display reads (example):

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To hear a turn again

Voice

Read …

Comment

To hear the current turn again.


To backtrack a route

Voice

Auto PC …




Press MENU, then use to highlight

Backtrack, then

Comment


Select Backtrack and Display shows:

When the calculation is done the display shows (example):


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Chapter 9 - Using Messages

Knowing when an important message has arrived

With the Auto PC Messages program and the optional wireless receiver hardware, you can receive and listen to messages over the airwaves.

Messages lets you know when you’ve received important information, and reads it to you. The information available from Auto PC Messages depends on your content provider, but can include Traffic, News and E-

Mail.

If you’re interrupted while reviewing your messages, Messages remembers where you were, and comes back to the message for you to continue where you left off.

Message alert

To hear a message alert tone

“Message alert” lets you know when you’ve received a message.

To turn the message alert tone on or off, see Changing Auto PC Sounds in the Customizing Your Auto PC chapter.


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Messages command words and keys

The following table shows the words and key presses used in Messages.

Voice

Auto PC …

Messages …

Manual !


Press Start, then to highlight Messages, then

Comment

Highlight and select

Messages program.

E-mail …

News …

Traffic …

Back …

Next … or

Previous …

Delete …

Read …

BACK

Loads your e-mail or pages.

Loads your news stories.

Loads traffic alerts.

Return to Messages main screen.

Go to next or previous message.

Delete current message.

*, or press MENU, then to select Delete, then

MENU, select Delete All, then

Delete all messages.

Open selected message and hear it read.


What You’ll Need

(Messages Command Words and Keys continued)

Voice

List …

Comment

Hear available messages.

Press MENU, use to select List, then

Press MENU, use to select Lock, then

Lock a message.

To use Auto PC’s Messages, you need to set up wireless services so you can receive e-mail, news, and traffic content for the Messages program

To receive messages, you need to:

•

Install the Auto PC FM wireless receiver hardware

•

Sign up with an information provider

•

Sign up with a network carrier

•

Choose the information you want to receive on your Auto PC

For more information, see the documentation provided by your wireless receiver manufacturer.


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Reviewing Messages

When you receive a message, Messages alerts you with a tone (if audible notification is on), and with an asterisk over its icon on the Start menu.

The summary information shown on the selection list is different for each type of message. For E-mail, you see who it’s from. For Traffic, you see the area the traffic alert affects, and, for News, you see the title.

Messages that haven’t been read have an asterisk (*) by them.

E-mail Message Listing

News Message Listing News Message Text


To listen to a message

Voice

Auto PC …

Messages …

Traffic …, or

News …, or

E-mail …

Next … or

Previous …

Read ...


to highlight

Messages, then

Comments

To select Messages program.

To switch between Traffic,

News, or E-mail. Pages are included under E-mail.

To select the message you want.

If you want to see more of a message, to scroll down.


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To delete a message

Voice

Auto PC …

Messages …

Traffic …, or

News …, or

E-mail …

Next … or

Previous …

Delete ...

Yes … or

No …


Messages, then

*, or press MENU, then to select

Delete, then

to highlight Yes, then

to highlight No, then , or BACK

Comments


To switch between Traffic,

News, or E-mail. Pages are included under E-mail.

To select the message you want.

Delete current message.

To select Yes, when asked to confirm the deletion.

To cancel deletion.


To lock/unlock a message

Saving Messages

To preserve important messages from being automatically deleted, you may “lock” email, news, or traffic messages.

Voice

Auto PC …

Messages …


to highlight

Messages, then

Press MENU, then

to select

Lock/Unlock

Comments


To select the Lock/Unlock function.

To lock a message (or to unlock a previously locked message).


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To change message storage

Changing message storage options

Because message content can quickly use all of the memory you have available for data storage, you may want to specify how much of the memory you have allocated for data storage can be used for wireless content.


to highlight

Setup, then

to select

Message Storage, then

Comments

To access Setup program. Note: there is no voice command for the Setup program.

To access the Message Storage parameter.

To select the percentage of available storage memory you want allocated for message content.

Note: Unless you have locked older messages, when the storage limit is reached, Auto PC automatically deletes older messages to make room for new incoming messages.


To change the message storage alert

Press Start, then to highlight Setup, then

to select Messages, then

to select Storage

Full Alert

to select On or Off

Comments

To access Setup program.

To select the Messages parameters.

To select the Storage Full Alert parameter.

To turn Storage Full Alert to On or Off.


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Speech recognition is turned off during voice memo recording

Chapter 10 – Using Voice Memo

The Voice Memo program allows you to record and play your own voice memos. It also allows you to see the list of currently stored voice memos and to select a voice memo for playback or deletion.

While you are recording a voice memo, Speech Recognition is turned off.

When you stop recording, it will be re-enabled. If you push the PTT button during recording, this will stop the recording process, and re-enable speech recognition.


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V MEMO

Recommendation

Recording voice memos

You can record a voice memo while in any program using the V MEMO button, or you may record a memo using the Voice Memo program.

Recording a voice memo from any program

Manual !


Press V MEMO, listen for the record tone ( ) then start talking

Comments

Use the V MEMO button while in any of the Auto PC programs to launch the Voice Memo program and start recording.

Press to stop recording

Press to play back Optional.

Test Voice Memo recording using a firm speaking voice, then listen to play back. If play back is to loud or too soft, see Adjusting Microphone

Gain near the end of this chapter.

NOTE: Do not turn off the ignition while recording a voice memo.


To make it easy to hear your memo

Mute on/off on record

Mute on/off on play

Record what you hear on radio or CD Player

You may mute the CD player and the radio when your record or play back a memo. It’s your choice.

Comments

To highlight and select Setup.


Voice Memo, then

Press MENU, then to highlight

Mute On Record, then use to select On or Off

Turn Mute on Record on or off.



Press MENU, then to highlight

Mute On Play, then use to select On or Off

Comments

To highlight and select Setup.

Turn Mute on Play on or off.

You can use VMEMO to record a short portion of something playing on the radio or CD Player, and add your comments. To do this, set Mute On

Record to Off, and follow the recording procedures in this chapter.


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Recording a voice memo from Voice Memo program

Voice

Auto PC …

Voice Memo …

Record …

Press Start, then to highlight Voice

Memo, then

Comments

To highlight and select the Voice

Memo program, and enter it.

Press V MEMO Listen for the record prompt tone then begin recording a memo.

Press to stop recording

To end recording. You will hear a tone and also see the message “Updating …” that acknowledges receipt of your memo.


Opening and playing a memo

Advance or rewind a memo

Voice

Auto PC …


Open …

Read …

Next …

Previous …

Play


Memo, then

Press MENU and to OPEN, then

to select a memo

Comments

To select the Voice Memo program.

Display reads: “Building List …” then the list of memos. Example:

Vmemo1: 15 s/84kB (15 seconds requiring 84 thousand bytes).

Reads the name/date/time of the first memo in the list of memos.

The unit reads the next or previous message name.

Manually select next or previous message.

Plays the currently loaded memo.

Press to advance or rewind a memo


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Sorting your memos

Sorting Voice Memos

Memos can be sorted by Date and by Name with the following results:

Sorting options

Date and Ascending

Date and Descending

Name and Ascending

Name and Descending

How memos are listed

Newest to oldest

Oldest to newest

In alphabetical order

In reverse alphabetical order



Press MENU and to OPEN

Press

Comments


The unit displays the list of memos.

Enter the Open program.

Press MENU and to highlight the type of sort: Sort by

Name, Sort Ascending

Note: the default sort settings are:

Sort by Date, and Sort

Descending.

Press to run the chosen sort Reference the examples given above.


Playing, pausing, stopping a memo

Deleting a voice memo

Voice

Play …

Pause …

Stop …

Press

Press

Press if paused

Deleting voice memos

Voice

Auto PC …


Delete …


Memo, then

Press MENU and to Delete then

Comments

Plays currently loaded memo.

Pauses playback, shows “Pause” in the display, leaves playback indicator where memo was paused.

If you want to playback from the point paused, say "Play" or press .

Used to stop playback and to set play-back indicator to beginning of memo.

Comments


Initiates deletion of currently loaded voice memo. Note: A

Locked memo will not be deleted.


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Deleting all voice memos

(Deleting a voice memo, continued.)

Voice

Yes … or

No …

to select Yes or No then to delete memo

Comments

Unit “asks” if you want to delete this memo. Either a voice or manual command can be used.

Voice

Auto PC …



to highlight


Press MENU and

to Delete All then

Yes … or

No …

to select Yes or No then to delete memo

Comments


Initiates deletion of all voice memos. Note: The Delete All function deletes all memos

except locked memos.

Unit “asks” if you want to delete all memos. You can respond with either a voice or manual command.


Deleting memos after selected time

Locking a memo

Unlocking a memo

Press MENU and to Auto Delete

to choose from

Never, 5 days, 15

days or 30 days

Comments

Select the Delete After function. You will see on the screen “Auto Delete: Never.”

This setting determines the length of time memos will be kept in the memo store. Memos will be automatically deleted after this period.

Comments

Select the Lock function.

Press # or press

MENU and to select Lock

Press

Press # or press

MENU and to

Unlock

Press

Lock the memo. The memo appears on screen with a “lock” icon.

Select the Unlock function.

Unlock the memo. The memo appears on screen without the “lock” icon.


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Renaming a memo

Press MENU and to Rename then

Press

Comments

Select the Rename function. You will see on the screen the current name. Press to enter the first letter of the new name then to move to the next spaces and enter the remaining letters to form the new name. (To cancel editing press

BACK.)

Assigns the new name to the memo. The memo appears on screen with the new name.

Exporting a memo

Press MENU and to Export then

Comments

Select the Export function. The display reads:

“Export To Memory Card” and shows the current name of the memo and “.WAV” (a form of audio file). You can change the name or simply store the audio file on the Memory Card with its current name. If there is no Memory Card present, the screen will prompt you to insert a card and retry.

NOTE: The terms “Memory Card” and “CF Card” refer to the same thing.


Inserting the CF

Card for export

The Clarion AutoPC System will accept CF Cards from most manufacturers. Warning: the CF

Card can be inserted one way only.

Be sure to insert the CF Card with the manufacturer’s label and arrow

FACING RIGHT of the unit as shown below.



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Changing memo store size for Voice

Memo

Adjusting

Microphone Gain

Press Start, then to highlight Voice Memo, then

Press MENU

to Memo Store

Press

Comments

To highlight and select the Voice Memo program.

To select the MENU options.

Select Memo Store.

To change the memo store size for Voice

Memo.

Press Start, then to highlight Voice Memo, then

Press MENU and to

Microphone Gain, and

to change it

Press

Comments


Adjust gain (record volume) from –10

(lowest) to 10 (highest). Note: Very high gain can distort sound, very low gain can make recorded messages hard to hear.

Makes change take effect.


Muting other audio sources

About Voice Memo

Press MENU and to Mute On Play

Comments

Select the Mute On Play function. You will see on the screen “Mute On Play: Off.”

to set On or Off This setting determines whether other audio sources will be muted during Voice Memo playback. (Example: Radio.)

Press MENU and to About Voice

Memo

to see data

BACK

Comments

Select the About Voice Memo function.

Provides software version number and copyright information.

To return to Voice Memo screen.


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Chapter 11 – Customizing Your

Auto PC

Change the Display

You can customize displays and add on new programs and hardware to meet your information and entertainment needs on the road.

Auto PC allows you to customize the screen for the way you use it. The order of the programs on the Start menu can be rearranged to put the programs you use the most first, where you can use the number keys for quick access. You can also change the contrast of the backlighting on the Auto PC screen.


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To reorder the

Start menu

To change the display backlight

Manual !



Comments

Press and hold number

To select the program icon you want to move.

On the number keys, press and hold the number where you want the program icon.

To go to the rest. If you have more than

10 programs, you can have number shortcuts assigned to the programs you use the most up to 10 (0, 1 –9).

Press Start, then to highlight Setup, then

Comments


to select Contrast then To select the Contrast parameters.

to select Level: (-5 to +5) To increase or decrease the contrast.


Adjusting the

Infrared transfer speed

If you are having problems transferring information to or from your Auto

PC and another mobile device powered by Windows CE, try adjusting the

Infrared transfer speed.

Comments



to select Infrared then

to select Slow or Fast

To select the Infrared parameters.

To increase or decrease the transfer speed.


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To add a password

Add or Change a Password

Use a password to protect your data. A password is up to 4 numbers and a custom command word. Password protection is enabled after the ignition is cycled off then on. Auto PC prompts you for a password the first time you enter protected programs (e.g. Address Book).

Comments

To highlight and access Setup program.


to select Password then

Press

Use the Keys to enter up to 4 numbers, then

Re-enter 4-digit password, then

Press , then record

<custom command

word> three times

To select Password parameter.

To enter the Password edit screen.

Use the number keys on right side of DCP.

The numbers will become your password.

Re-enter your password to confirm.

To record a voice password Display reads:

“Custom Command successfully recorded”

(for 5 seconds) and “Password confirmed.

Your password takes effect after restarting

your vehicle” (for 5 seconds).


Backup is strongly recommended

Areas protected by

Password

It is strongly recommended that you backup your custom data just in case you forget your password. Cold reboot is the only alternative for establishing a new password if you have forgotten your password. Also, if your car battery fails or the unit’s coin battery fails, the system will restart in shipment status.

1. Address Book

2. Remove Program

3. Backup/Restore

4. Custom Commands (Speech Commands)

5. Password (to change)

6. Voice Memo

7. Messages

8. Directions (from Address Book)


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To clear a password



Enter current password

(up to 4 numbers), then to highlight Change

Password

to select Change

Password

Press twice

Comments


To select Password parameter. Display reads: “Provide password: …”

Current password allows you access to clear current password or change to a new password.

To select Change Password parameter.

After the first press the display reads:

“Confirm.” After the second press the display reads: “Password cleared” for 5 seconds.


To change a password



Enter current password, then to highlight

Change Password

to select Change

Password

Use the Keys to enter up to 4 numbers, then

Re-enter your password, then

Press , then record

<custom command

word> three times

Comments


To select Password parameter. Display reads: “Provide password: …”

Current password allows you access to clear current password or change to a new password.

To enter the Password edit screen.

Use the number keys on right side of DCP.

The numbers will become your password.

Re-enter your password to confirm.

To record a voice password. Display reads: “Custom Command successfully

recorded” (for 5 seconds) and “Password confirmed. Your password takes effect

after restarting your vehicle” (for 5 seconds).


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Optional services and interface options are required

ASSIST

The ASSIST function of the Clarion AutoPC system will provide you with many location-based services, including: emergency and roadside assistance, vehicle security monitoring and tracking, remote door unlock, as well as operator-assisted directions and points of interest services.

ASSIST functions are optional services which require both the GPS

Receiver and the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Cellular Telephone/Modem interface options.

Please ask your Clarion dealer for more details, and how to sign on to the additional services, or go to www.autopc.com

.


Changing Computer

Voice

Changing Auto PC Sounds

Auto PC permits you to change how the computer voice sounds, as well as the beeps and other sounds the Auto PC makes.


To select the Setup program.


Setup, then

to find Sounds and

to enter Computer Voice

Use to set Computer Voice Volume lower or higher

Then to select Pitch, and to select lower or higher

Then to select Speed, and to select slower or faster

Then to Test Voice, and to hear test message

Select Sounds program.

Left for lower volume, Right for higher volume.

Left for lower pitch, Right for higher pitch.

Left for slower speaking, right for faster speaking.

Hear test message. Make further adjustments as needed or press BACK twice to return to Sounds program.


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Start menu key feedback (voice) on/off

Key click sound on/off

Alert sound on/off

Button Hold sound on/off

Default sound on/off

(Changing Auto PC sounds continued, additional adjustments)

to Key Feedback and

Less or More

to Scheme: Auto PC

to choose

to select Key Click, and for

Loud, Soft or Off

to Alert and to turn the Alert sound On or Off

Press to hear the Alert sound


Only applies to voice feedback for the Start menu.

“Less” turns off the audio feedback. “More” leaves the audio feedback on.

Contains 14 parameters.

Most users prefer an audible key click.

An Alert sound may tell you that you have just received a message.

Helps you identify the Alert sound when you hear it later.

to Button Hold and for On or Off, press to hear Button Hold sound

to Default and for On or Off, press to hear Default sound


Exclamation sound on/off

Infrared sounds on/off

Message Box sound on/off

Speech sounds on/off



To Exclamation and for On or Off, press to hear Exclamation sound

To Infrared Begin and for On or Off, press to hear Infrared Begin sound

To Infrared End and for On or Off, press to hear Infrared End sound

to Infrared Interrupt and for On or

Off, press to hear Infrared Interrupt sound

to Message Box and for On or Off, press to hear Message Box sound

Question and for On or Off, press to hear Question sound

to Speech Active and for On or Off, press to hear Speech Active sound


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Additional adjustments to sound

Startup sound on/off

Speech feedback

(voice) on/off



to Speech Confirm and for On or

Off, press to hear Speech Confirm sound

to Speech Inactive and for On or

Off, press to hear Speech Inactive sound

to Startup and for On or Off, press

to hear Startup sound

Press BACK to return to Scheme: Auto

PC

to Speech Feedback and to select

More or Less

More: Auto PC’s response to a wakeup word or PTT is the “awake tone” and the program name.

Less: Auto PC’s response is only the “awake tone.”


Audio Mute

Train Auto PC to recognize your command words

Wakeup Word on/off

Global Commands

Speech Command options

Auto PC “listens” and “speaks” to you. You can change the ways that

Auto PC does this through the following Speech Command options:

Controls how much the volume of any audio output (such as the radio playing) is lowered when Auto PC is listening for command words.

Allows you to train Auto PC to recognize the way you pronounce command words, or you can add a custom command to do the function.

For example, you can record and then use an alternative wakeup word to

“Auto PC.” The unit will then recognize two wakeup words, yours and

“Auto PC.”

Controls whether the unit listens for the Auto PC (or other custom) wakeup word. If you set this option to Off, then you need to press the

Push-to-Talk (PTT) button to wake up Auto PC.

Allows you to choose the command words that Auto PC is listening for all of the time. Examples of default Global Commands are: Volume, What

can I say, and Help. Alternative commands to the default commands may be substituted from a specific list. Examples of alternative Global

Commands are: Audio, Mute, and End. The complete list of default and alternative commands is given later in this chapter.


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Can turn off global commands

Auto PC will not listen during changes to speech commands

Audio Mute

Also, you may turn some command words off if you are not planning on using them. This narrows the number of words Auto PC is recognizing and may be helpful if the Auto PC isn’t always understanding what you say.

Speech factors you can change

Auto PC will not “listen” for the wakeup word while you are engaged in making changes to speech commands. You can, however, press the

PTT button get Auto PC to respond to voice commands.

Controls how much the volume of any audio output (such as the radio playing) is lowered when Auto PC is listening for command words.


To change the audio mute level


to Speech Commands, then

to select Audio Mute


To select the Setup program.

Select Speech Commands program.

Controls how much the volume of any audio output (such as the radio) is lowered when Auto PC is listening for command words.

to choose Partial, Full or None


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To train or add a custom command word

If Auto PC isn’t recognizing you when you say a given command word, you can train Auto PC to understand the way you say a word. You can also add a custom command word to be used instead of the default command word. For example, you can add “Computer” as a wake-up word for Auto PC (which you then could use in addition to Auto PC )


Select the Setup program.


to select Speech

Commands and

to select

Record

New Command and

Select the Speech Commands program.

Use and to select command word to record, then press , press again to start recording

Select the Record New Command program.

Display shows “Locate Command Word.”

Display shows “Choose Custom Command” and the directory of command words.

When prompted, say the custom command word three times after each prompt ( ), and wait for the "understood" beep ( ) after each repetition.


To disable or enable the Wakeup word





Commands and

to select Wakeup

Word, and to choose On or Off


Controls whether the unit listens for the

Auto PC (or other custom) wakeup word.

If you set this option to Off, then you need to press the PTT button to wake up Auto PC.


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To change global command words

Global Commands list (defaults)



Commands and

to select Global

Commands and

to select a current

Global Command to select an

Alternative Global

Command word




Select the Global Commands program.

There are 10 default Global Commands in the unit shipment state. They are listed below.

There are 5 Alternative Global Command words in the unit shipment state, plus the

“None.” They are listed below.

You can select up to 10 Global Commands from a set of 15 commands.

1. What can I say?

Global Commands (defaults)

2. What time is it?

3. Volume

4. Help

7. Address Book

10. Voice Memo

5. Radio

8. Directions

6. CD Player

9. Messages


Alternative Global

Commands list

Example: Changing

Global Commands

1. Mute

4. Setup

Alternative Global Commands

2. End

5. Audio

3. Clock

6. None

Suppose you have no plans to use Volume, and also would like to substitute alternatives for Directions (Mute) and Messages (Clock).





Commands and

to select Global

Commands and

to select Volume and

to select None

to select Directions and to select Mute

to select Messages and to select Clock


Select Global Commands program.

Auto PC will no longer recognize Volume as a

Global Command.

You have chosen Mute as an alternative, and it will no longer appear as an alternative.

You have chosen Clock as an alternative, and it will no longer appear as an alternative.


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To change a timeout

Changing Timeouts

A timeout is the length of time that Auto PC waits for input before returning to its previous state. You can set the timeouts for key presses, speech command wakeup, and menus.




to select Timeouts and

to select Hold keys

for, and to choose a time

Select Timeouts program.

Determines how long a key must be pressed and held to take effect. Example of use: press and hold a number key to set a radio preset.

Each timeout is explained on the following page.


Explanation of timeouts

Timeout

Name

How long Auto PC waits (your choice)

Hold keys for: .5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5

Listen for:

Program menus:

Start menu:

2, 5, 10, 15, 20, or Always

See NOTE below

5, 10, 20, 30, or Always

5, 10, 20, 30, or Always

Reason why Auto PC waits

To activate the press-and-hold function on key presses.

For speech commands (after the last recognized speech command) before going back to “sleep.”

For input in a program’s options menu before returning to the previous screen.

For input in the Start menu before it returns to the previous screen

NOTE: When you say “Auto PC” or use PTT, Auto PC “listens” for speech commands and a green bar appears across the bottom of the display. The green bar gradually disappears as the listening timeout expires. A blue bar appears across the bottom of the display only when

Auto PC is “talking.” Neither the green bar nor the blue bar is displayed if the listening timeout is set to Always.


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Chapter 12 – Backup/Restore

Caution: Do not turn off the ignition while doing Backup or Restore.

Use the Backup/Restore program to protect the data you have stored on your Auto PC. Backup/Restore protects all data customized by the user including the following:

•

Radio presets

•

Address book entries

•

Auto PC settings (such as regional and wireless settings)

•

Installed third-party programs


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Inserting the CF

Card

Additional recommendations

Using the CF Card for backup and restore

The Clarion AutoPC System will accept CF Cards from most manufacturers. Warning: the CF

Card can be inserted one way only.

Be sure to insert the CF Card with the manufacturer’s label and arrow

FACING RIGHT of the unit as shown below.


1. Back up important data regularly.

2. Back up the data before having maintenance or upgrades done on the system, including changing a Backup Battery.

3. Back up the data before changing the Coin Cell Battery.

4. Be sure that your customized files such as contacts and radio presets are the way you want them to be before doing a back up.

5. Be sure to protect the CF Card insertion slot with the cover when the slot is not being used.


Backing up data

Manual !


Insert a CF Card into your Auto

PC’s CF Card slot


Setup, then

to Backup/Restore, then

Comments

Make sure label and arrow are facing right.


to Backup, then to perform

Backup

Select the Backup/Restore program.

Note: If a CF Card has not been inserted you will see a warning:

“Insert PC Card to proceed.”

Record Date/Time on CF Card label Manually record this information.

NOTE: Backing up important data on a CF Card is strongly recommended.


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Restoring data

Insert the appropriate CF Card into your Auto PC’s CF Card slot


Setup, then

to Backup/Restore, then

Comments

Check date/time hand written on

CF Card label before using.


to Restore, then to see verification message

to select “Yes” or “No,” then

Select the Backup/Restore program.

Auto PC asks for verification of manual command: “Reboot and replace data on system?”

Note: If you selected “Yes” and a CF Card has not been inserted you will see a warning message:

“Insert PC Card to proceed.”

NOTE: After doing restore, you will need to set the Date and Time.

(See the Getting Ready chapter for more information.)


Software automatically installed or removed

USB assists automatic installation or removal

To add a program

Chapter 13 –

Adding/Removing Software and

Hardware

Auto PC allows you to install new programs and hardware to utilize additional information and entertainment services while on the road.

Auto PC provides automatic installation or removal of programs using either a CD or a CF Card.

Hardware is also installed or removed automatically. For most external devices, Auto PC uses the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller to sense when these devices are attached or detached.

Caution: Do not drive or turn off the ignition while doing installation of programs using CD or CF Card.

Insert the program’s installation CD or CF Card into the Auto PC. Follow the instructions that the installation program displays.

Installed programs automatically appear at the end of the Start menu program list.


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To remove a program

Installing hardware options

NOTE: The number of programs you can add may be limited by the amount of memory you have available in your Auto PC.

Manual !


Comments

Press Start, then to highlight Setup, then to see first Setup option

to Remove Program, then

To select and enter the

Setup program.

to select the program you want to remove Unit will ask you to confirm the deletion.

Press to confirm the deletion

Auto PC allows you to add new hardware, such as a cellular phone, CD changer, or GPS unit. Contact your dealer to have upgrades or maintenance done on your system.


Command words

Speak Command

Words decisively

Try one of these steps

Chapter 14 – Tips and

Troubleshooting

Tips

This section provides tips about saying command words, protecting your data, and many other suggestions.

Auto PC “listens” when you are speaking words decisively, as in a command, and ignores words when you are talking normally, as in a conversation.

Use the following tips to say command words so that Auto PC understands.

•

Say one command word at a time, and wait for the “listening tone.”

For an introduction to Auto PC’s “listening tone” and other audible feedback, see the Using Speech Commands chapter.

•

Speak from your normal driving position, the microphone is designed to understand commands at this distance.

•

Be sure that the microphone has been installed on a flat surface such as the sun visor.


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Protect important information

Use a password

Back up your data

•

If you’ve set a timeout for Auto PC to stop listening, be sure to say

Auto PC to wake up Auto PC before giving commands, or use the

Push-To-Talk (PTT) button

If Auto PC is still having problems understanding one or two command words, you may need to train Auto PC to understand the way you speak these words. For more information, locate "Train a custom command word” from the Index.

You may keep valuable data on your system, such as names and phone numbers of important contacts, credit card numbers, and confidential documents. Here are some ways to protect your important information.

You can set a password that must be entered before you are allowed to access sensitive programs (like the Address Book). To set a password, go to Setup and choose Password. You can enter both a 4-number password and a custom command word. Choose a password that’s easy to remember. If you forget it, you must perform a full reset to use your system again

 which will erase all of your data.

You can create and maintain backup files that contain your system’s program data. If, for example, your Main battery (car battery) and Auto

PC Backup battery and Auto PC Coin Cell battery are drained and you lose your data, you can restore it from the backup file. For more information, see the Backup/Restore chapter.


Directions: route calculation

GPS: areas where signal is weak

If there is difficulty calculating a very complex route, try the following:

•

If you are using Local Roads, try using Fastest Route instead

•

Try to split the route into two or more routes

You might not get a GPS signal in heavily built up urban areas, tunnels, or roads lined with tall trees.

Getting information on GPS

To obtain information on GPS follow these procedures:

Comment

Select Setup program.


Use to highlight GPS, then

Display reads: “Finding GPS receiver …”

One of two things happen now:

1. Six types of GPS data become available for viewing (see Types of

GPS data below).

2. “No GPS receiver detected!” is displayed. Either this option is not installed or may be damaged.


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Types of GPS data

Types of data with examples Comment

Satellites: 5 Number of satellites, 0 – 8. At least

4 satellites are required for accurate

GPS data.

Latitude: 33.654

o

Longitude: -117.746

o

Altitude: +50 Feet

Current location

Current location

Relative to system locale

Time: 3:45:11 PM

DOP: 4.400

GPS “atomic” clock

Dilution Of Precision relates to precision of known satellite position which influences communication error rate.


Entering

Information using the Number Keys

Example:

Once you get more familiar with entering information into your Auto PC, you may find it faster to use the numeric Keypad. You can use the numeric Keypad to input or edit letters in the Radio and Address Book programs. Press a number key repeatedly to cycle through the number and the letters according to the following chart.

1 2

A B C

3

D E F

4

G H I

5

J K L

6

M N O

7

P Q R S

*

(delete)

8

T U V

0

- ,

9

W X Y Z

#

(add space)

To enter a “B” using the number keys, press the “2” key three times.


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Dialing contacts in

Address Book

Cell phone cradle: changing

Restoring data

The cell phone dials only the numbers it gets from Address Book. If your cellular phone provider requires that you dial a 1 or area code to complete a call, you must enter numbers into Address Book in this format.

When changing your cell phone cradle, you should remove your old cell phone cradle (software) driver before installing the new one. To remove the driver, go to Remove Program in Setup.

After restoring data, you must reset the date and time. See the Getting

Started Chapter.

Where to find more information

If you are unable to locate the information you need in this chapter, please consult the following sources of additional information.

1. Your most important contact for information related to the operations upgrades, and maintenance of your Auto PC is your Clarion Dealer.

2. The web site for the Clarion AutoPC system also contains valuable information: www.autopc.com

3. If you unable to get the information you need from your Dealer or the web site, contact Customer Service at 1-800-347-8667


How to avoid problems with infrared data transfer

Troubleshooting

If you encounter difficulties while using your system, look here.

Infrared transfer between Windows CE-based devices

If you are unable to use infrared to transfer information between Windows

CE-based devices, try the following.

1. Transfer only one file, or no more than 25 contact cards, at a time.

2. Position the infrared ports so that they face each other (available range is ten degrees up, down, right, and left). Allowable distance apart ranges from a minimum of 2 inches to a maximum of 2 feet (60 centimeters). Make sure nothing is between the two infrared ports.

3. Different Handheld PCs and Palm-size PCs transfer data at different speeds. If they are, go to Setup, select Infrared, and change the speed of the IR transfer.

4. If you can receive data on the AutoPC but not transmit data, or vice versa, you may need to set the AutoPC to different IR transfer speeds for sending and receiving.

5. Adjust the interior lighting. Some types of light interfere with infrared communication. Try turning off some lights.


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Avoid using data discs with CD changer

CAUTION: Do not remove the DCP or turn off the ignition while transferring data.

Data discs (examples: computer CD-ROMs or the Navigation data discs) should not be placed in the CD changer. If data discs are placed in the changer with no audio discs, the changer will continuously cycle between the data discs. To stop this cycling, remove the data discs.


How to reboot the System

Use reboot procedures in the following order:

1. Turn off the ACC power.

2. Remove the DCP.

3. If the system stops normal functions or cannot recognize peripherals, always try the Warm reboot first, as described on the next page.

4. If Warm reboot does not bring the system back to operational status, then try Cold reboot. NOTE: This procedure will initialize all data to the shipment condition. To recover your customized data you will need to restore the backup data. See the Backup/Restore chapter for further information.

5. NOTE: Press switches gently, switches can be damaged by use of force.


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Warm reboot

Cold reboot

Reset Switch 1

CD eject button

1. Warm reboot:

•

Push Reset Switch 1 (near the CD eject button) with the tip of a ball-point pen or a similar object. Note: All unsaved data in the open file will be erased.

2. Cold reboot:

•

Push and hold Reset Switch 2 first with a thin wire and, simultaneously push

Reset Switch 1 with the tip of a ballpoint pen.

•

Release Reset Switch 1 first, and after two seconds, release Reset Switch 2.

NOTE: This procedure will initialize all data to the shipment condition.

Backing up the necessary data on a

CF Card is strongly recommended.

Reset Switch 2


How to handle a Start menu alert in Setup

If an asterisk ( ) appears within the Start menu Setup icon, here is how to isolate the problem.

Manual !


Press Start, then to highlight Setup, and press

Press to scroll through the next level options until you see Setup at the top of the screen, then press

Press to scroll through the options until you see

Press

Comment


Find the top level option with the problem.

Find the lower level option with the problem.

Based on what the status message(s) is telling you, take the appropriate action.


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Example: Coin Cell

Battery power is low

Coin Cell Battery life is approximately 200 hours (accumulated time that system is not supplied power from

Main Battery)

As an example, suppose the Coin Cell Battery is very low. Auto PC alerts you to this fact by placing an asterisk within the Setup icon in the Start menu. Here are the steps you would follow to troubleshoot the problem.

Manual !



Setup, and press

See Setup in the first screen:

About Auto PC, then press

Press to scroll through the options until you see About Auto PC at the top of the screen and Power

Press

Comment


Auto PC is the top level program with the problem.

Find the lower level option with the problem.

The status message reads:

“Main Battery: Good

Backup Battery: Good

Coin Cell Battery: Very low.”

Backup the data in your Auto

PC and then replace the Coin

Cell Battery.


FM Tuner

AM Tuner

CD Player

Audio

Specifications

Frequency Range: 87.9MHz to 107.9MHz

Usable Sensitivity: 11dBf

Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75dB

Stereo Separation (1kHz): 35dB

Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 30Hz to 15kHz

Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710kHz

Usable Sensitivity: 28dB

µ

System: Compact disc digital audio system

Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20kHz(+/-1dB)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 95dB(1kHz)IHF-A

Dynamic Range: 85dB(1kHz)

Maximum Output: 40W x 4

Rated Output: 14Wx4 (20Hz to 20kHz, 1%, 4

Ω

)

Bass Control Action (50Hz): +/-12dB

Treble Control Action (10kHz): +/-12dB

Line Output (CD): 2V

Applicable Impedance: 4

Ω

(4 to 8

Ω

)


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General

Power Supply Voltage: 14.4V DC(10.8V to 15.6V allowable),

Ground: negative

Current Consumption: Less than 10A

External Dimensions: (Source unit)

•

7"(width) x 2"(Height) x 6.1"(Depth)

•

[178(W) x 50(H) x 156(D) mm]

External Dimensions: (Tuner Amp unit)

•

7"(width) x 1.4"(Height) x 8.5"(Depth)

•

[178(W) x 36(H) x 215 (D) mm] (including battery)

Weight: (Source unit)

•

4 lb. (1.8kg)

Weight: (Tuner Amp unit)

•

2.4 lb. (1.1kg) (including battery)


A

Address Book: The Auto PC program for managing contact

(people) information.

Audio: The Auto PC program used to control the audio output settings.

ASSIST: This button on the

Detachable Control Panel connects you to roadside assistance services. NOTE: Requires an optional service.

B

Backtract: The option in Auto PC

Directions that reverses the route the user has driven.

Backup: We recommend you to safekeep the data on your Auto PC on a CF Card, and performing

Backup from the Setup program.

C

Card view: The detailed information that Address Book displays for a particular entry.

CD Player: The Auto PC program used to play audio compact discs.

CE: Microsoft® Windows® CE 2.0

is the Operating System of Auto

PC.

Cold Reboot: Returns your Auto

PC to shipment state. WARNING:

You will lose all information.

Backing up your data on a CF Card is strongly recommended.

CF Card: Compact Flash Card can be inserted into the slot, and used in Backing up and Restoring data, as well as adding software.

Coin Cell Battery: The backup battery of Auto PC.

Glossary

D

Detachable Control Panel (DCP):

The “face plate” of the Clarion

AutoPC system. Always store DCP in the case provided when detached from the unit.

Directions: This unique Auto PC program navigates you from point

A to point B via speech synthesis, and clear, turn-by-turn instructions on the Auto PC display. NOTE:

Requires the map data CD.

G

GPS: Global Position System utilizes a network of satellites, enabling you to pinpoint your position anywhere in the world.

NOTE: Using GPS with Auto PC requires the optional GPS receiver.


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I

IrDA Port: Infrared port in the DCP for transferring data between your

Auto PC and handheld devices.

M

Messages: This Auto PC program enables you to receive e-mail and have it read to you. You can also receive news, weather, and traffic updates by signing on to this additional service. NOTE: Requires the optional FM wireless receiver hardware.

P

Password: You may choose to protect the information stored in your Auto PC by activating a password in the Setup program. It can be a custom speech command or up to 4 numbers.

Preset: An AM or FM radio station chosen and set up by a user for quick access.

Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): You may use PTT to “wake up” your

Auto PC to listen to your commands. Performs the same function as command “AutoPC”

S

Setup: This Auto PC program can be used to customize your Auto PC settings according to your personal preferences.

Speech Commands: Voice commands you can use to “drive” your Auto PC, such as “What Time it is?”

Start Menu: Displays the programs available on your Auto PC. Press

Start button to access this menu.

U

USB: Universal Serial Bus provides an opportunity to connect thirdparty peripherals, such as cellular phone, to Auto PC.

V

Voice memo: This program allows you to record and play your own voice memos.

Voice Synthesis: Auto PC’s ability to put words together into sentences and “speak” them to the listener (computer-generated speech).

W

Warm reboot: Should you need to reset Auto PC, carefully follow the procedures in the Tips and

Troubleshooting chapter. NOTE:

Warm reboot erases all information in any open program.


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A

Add or Change a Password, 68,

120

Adding a software application, 143

Address Book, 55

Address Book, speech commands,

56

ASSIST, 3, 67, 124, 159

Audio adjustments, 51, 52

Audio adjustments from CD Player program, 54

Audio adjustments from Radio program, 54

B

Backing up data, 140 blue bar, 20, 137

Browse contacts with speech commands, 67

C

CD Player, correct operation, 45, 46

CDs, play using speech, 47

CDs, playing, 33, 43

CDs, types you can use, 44

Change global command words,

134

Change the Display, 117

Change the display backlight, 118

Changing Auto PC Sounds, 93, 125

Clock display, 10, 26

Coin Cell Battery, 12, 156

CompactFlash

TM

card, 3, 140

Controls, 2

D

Daylight Savings Time, 26

DCP, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 159

DCP release, 3, 6

Delete a contact from Address

Book, 65

Deleting a message, 98

Deleting a voice memo, 109, 110

Dialing phone from Address Book,

57, 58

Directions command words and keys, 72

Directions, calculating the route, 87

Directions, commands to enter a destination, 82

Index

Directions, commands to enter a start point, 74

Directions, driving the route, 90

Directions, using, 69

Directions, ways to select, 73

Disable or enable the Wakeup word, 133

Display, 3, 20

Driving Directions tips, 147

E

Edit existing contact information, 63

Enter new name in Address Book,

61

F

Fast track, 4

G

Global Speech Commands, 29

Glossary, 159 green bar, 20, 137

H

HELP, 3


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I

Infrared, 3

Infrared transfer speed adjustment,

119

Installing hardware options, 144

Introduction, 1

K

Keys, 3

Keys, using to go to a program, 22

M

MENU, 3

Messages, using, 93

MUTE, 3

P

Password tips, 146

Power, 3, 10

Push-To-Talk button (PTT), 11

R

Radio, 36

Radio, name your stations, 39

Radio, preset stations, 32, 37

Radio, speech presets, 38

Radio, using, 32, 35

Removing a software application,

144

Restoring data, 142, 150, 159

S

Saving Messages, 99

Set the date, 27

Set the region, 28

Set the time, 27

Set the time zone, 27

Specifications, 157

Speech Command options, 129

Speech Commands, getting help,

17

Speech Commands, how shown in manual, 25

Speech Commands, tones that help, 18

Speech Commands, using, 4, 11,

15, 16, 145

Speech Commands, using to go to a program, 21

Speech factors you can change,

130

Start Key, 3

T

Transfer contacts from mobile device, 66

Troubleshooting, 18, 40, 145, 151,

160

V

Voice Memo, 3

Voice memo, adjusting microphone gain, 104, 114

Voice memo, changing store size,

114

Voice memo, Exporting, 112

Voice memo, playing, 109

Voice memo, recording, 104

Volume, 3

W

Warnings, 8


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Clarion AUTOPC 310C Owner's Manual

Clarion AutoPC 310C

Owner’s Manual

Contents

Welcome

Caution

How to use this manual

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Locating the controls

DCP Legend

Fast track to learning and using your Auto PC

αα -Selector

Operation

Removing the DCP

Detachable Control Panel (DCP)

Detaching the DCP in lowered position

DCP lowered positions

Attaching the DCP

Power on/off

Clock display

General Operations

Volume level is remembered

Adjusting the volume

Push-To-Talk (PTT)

Charging Backup

Battery

Installing or replacing Coin Cell

Battery

Where to find information

To get help from

Auto PC

Speaking commands decisively

Chapter 2 –

Using Speech Commands

Guidelines for speech commands

If you don’t know what to say

How Auto PC HELP illustrates voice commands and response tones

Getting help with speech commands

Tones that help you give speech commands

Chapter 3 - Getting Ready

Display layout

Wake up Auto PC and go to a program

Using Speech to go to a program

Example:

Start menu

Using keys to go to a program

To use the keys to go to a program

Examples

Navigating within programs

Voice

Voice/Manual: !

means stop your vehicle to do manual steps

How commands are shown in this manual

Basic setup

To activate clock display

Adjust for Daylight

Savings Time

Clock, date, time, and regional setup

Set the date

Set the time

Set the time zone

Regional setup

To find out which commands you can say

Using Global Speech Commands

To find out the time

To adjust the volume

Using Program Speech Commands

Requirements to use radio presets

To go to a preset radio station

To listen to a CD and change tracks

Chapter 4 – Using the Radio

Selecting AM or FM

Preset stations and station names

Setting your own

Preset stations

To listen to a Preset station

Setting your own station names

Change name from

“Preset 1” to

“ROCK”