Ford F250 Owners Manual
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Insert your device and select: Action and Description Message Once the system recognizes your USB or SD card you can then select from the following options: USB SD Card This feature replays the currently playing song or album. Repeat Touch this button to play music on the selected album or folder in random order. Shuffle This feature allows you to choose music similar to what is currently playing. Similar Music Touch this button to see disc information, for example current track, artist name, album and genre. More Info Touch this button to view and adjust various media settings. Options Sound You can adjust the settings for: Action and Description Message Bass Sound Settings Midrange Treble Set Balance and Fade DSP EQ Mode Speed Compensated Volume Allows you to select more settings, which is under Media Player. See Settings (page 382). Media Player Settings 408 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)
Action and Description Message Displays software and firmware information about the currently connected media device. Device Information Indexes your device when you connect it for the first time and each time the content changes (for example adding or removing tracks) to make sure you have the latest voice commands avail- able for all media on the device. Update Media Index Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings. Browse This feature allows you to view the contents of the device. It also allows you to search by categories, for example genre, artist or album. If you want to view song information, for example Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album, and Genre, touch the on-screen album art. You can also select: Action and Description Message To hear how the system pronounces the current band and song. This can be helpful when using voice commands to make sure the system correctly plays your request. What’ s Playing? USB and SD Card Voice Commands Press the voice button and when prompted say: Voice command SD Card USB Then commands such as the following: Browse Next Track Pause Say the name of what you would like to listen to such as a band, song, album or playlist. Play 409 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)E142599
Voice command * Play Artist ___ * Play Song ___ Similar Music Help * ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it could be the name of anything, such as a group, artist or song. For example you could say "Play artist The Beatles" or "Play song Penny Lane". Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player, including iPod, Zune ™, plays from device players, and most USB drives. Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC. It is also able to organize your indexed media from your playing device by metadata tags. Metadata tags, which are descriptive software identifiers embedded in the media files, provide information about the file. If your indexed media files contain no information embedded in these metadata tags, SYNC may classify the empty metadata tags as unknown. Bluetooth Audio The system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle's speakers from your connected, Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, then select: Message BT Stereo Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands The voice system allows you to control your media with a simple voice command. For example to change songs, press the voice button and follow the system prompts. 410 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)E142611 E142599
PHONE Message Item Phone A Quick Dial B Phonebook C History D Messaging E Settings F Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. Once you pair your cell phone, you can access many options using the touchscreen or voice commands. While the system supports a variety of features, many are dependent on your cell phone ’s functionality. At a minimum, most cell phones with Bluetooth wireless technology support the following functions: • Answering an incoming call. • Ending a call. • Using privacy mode. • Dialing a number. • Redialing. • Call waiting notification. • Caller ID. Other features, such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook download, are cell phone-dependent features. To check your cell phone ’s compatibility, see your cell phone ’s user manual and visit www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. 411 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)A B C D E F E161968
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to pair your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone with SYNC. This allows you to use your cell phone in a hands-free manner. Note: This is a speed-dependent feature. It is unavailable when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h). Touch the upper left corner of the touchscreen: Action and Description Message Add phone Follow the on-screen instructions. Find SYNC Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cell phone is in the correct mode. See your cell phone ’s manual if necessary. Select SYNC and a six-digit PIN appears on your device. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not support Secure Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed on the touchscreen. Skip the next step. When prompted on your cell phone ’s display, confirm that the PIN provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cell phone. The display indicates when the pairing is successful. SYNC may prompt you with more cell phone options. For more information on your cell phone's capability, see your cell phone's manual and visit the website. Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones Note: This is a speed-dependent feature. It is unavailable when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h). Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cell phone is in the correct mode. See your device's manual if necessary. 412 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)
To pair a subsequent cell phone, select: Action and Description Menu Item Phone Settings Bluetooth Devices Add Device Follow the on-screen instructions. Find SYNC Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cell phone is in the correct mode. See your cell phone ’s manual if necessary. Select SYNC and a six-digit PIN appears on your device. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not support Secure Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed on the touchscreen. Skip the next step. When prompted on your cell phone ’s display, confirm that the PIN provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cell phone. The display indicates when the pairing is successful. SYNC may prompt you with more cell phone options. For more information on your cell phone's capability, see your cell phone's manual and visit the website. Making Calls Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following: Voice command Call Dial You can say the name of a person from your phone book to call or a say a number to dial. For example "Call John" or "Dial 867-5309". To end the call or exit phone mode, press and hold the phone button. Receiving Calls During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call information appears in the display if it is available. 413 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)E142599 E142632
To accept the call, select: Message Accept Note: You can also accept the call by pressing the phone button on the steering wheel. To reject the call, select: Message Reject Note: You can also reject the call by pressing the phone button on the steering wheel. Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs it as a missed call. Phone Menu Options Press the top left corner on the touchscreen to select from the following options: Action and Description Menu Item Touch this button to access the on-screen numerical pad to enter a number and place a call. During an active call, you can also choose any of these options: Phone Mute Call Hold Call Privacy Join Calls End Select to call stored contacts. Quick Dial Touch this button to access and call any contacts in your previously downloaded phonebook. The system places the entries in alphabetical categories summarized at the top of the screen Phonebook To turn on contact picture settings, if your device supports this feature, select: Phone Settings414 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped) E142632
Action and Description Menu Item Manage Phonebook Display Photos from Phonebook Certain smartphones may support transferring street addresses when listed with phonebook contact information. If your cell phone supports this feature, you can select and use these addresses as destinations and save them as favorites. Note: This is a cell phone-dependent feature. If your cell phone does not support downloading call history using Bluetooth, SYNC keeps track of calls made with the SYNC system. Call History After you connect your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to SYNC, you can access any previously dialed, received or missed calls. You can also choose to save these to:Quick Dial Favorites Send text messages using the touchscreen. See Text Messaging later in this section. Messaging Touch this button to access various phone settings, for example turning Bluetooth on and off, managing your phone- book and more. See Phone Settings later in this section Settings Text Messaging Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are cell phone-dependent features. Note: Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and not available when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h) . Note: SYNC does not download read text messages from your cell phone. You can send and receive text messages using Bluetooth, read them aloud and translate text messaging acronyms, for example LOL. Touch the top left corner of the display, then select: Message Phone Messaging Then any of the following: Listen (speaker icon) Dial Send Text View Delete 415 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)
Composing a Text Message Note: This is a speed-dependent feature. It is unavailable when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h). Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are cell phone-dependent features. To compose and send a text message, select: Action and Description Message Phone Messaging Enter a cell phone number or choose from your phonebook. Send Text Allows you to customize the pre-defined message or create a message on your own. Edit Text Sends the message as it is. Send You can then preview the message, verify the recipient as well as update the message list. Text Message Options Message I’ll call you back in a few minutes. I just left, I’ll be there soon. Can you give me a call? I’m on my way. I’m running a few minutes late. I’m ahead of schedule, so I’ll be there early. I’m outside. I’ll call you when I get there. OK Yes No Thanks Message Stuck in traffic. Call me later. LOL Receiving a Text Message Note: If you select View and your vehicle is traveling over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system offers to read the message to you instead of allowing you to view it while driving. When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen displays a pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by your cell phone. You can select: Action and Description Message To view the text message. View For SYNC to read the message to you. Listen To call the contact. Dial To exit the screen. Ignore 416 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)
Phone Settings To enter the phone settings menu select: Action and Description Message Phone Settings Then any of the following: Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well as save it as a favorite. Bluetooth Devices To turn Bluetooth off or on. Bluetooth If you want all calls to go directly to your voicemail and not ring in the vehicle. When this feature is on, text message notifications do not ring inside the cabin either. Do Not Disturb Turn the 911 Assist feature on and off. See Information (page 418). 911 Assist Select the ring tone you want to hear when you receive a call. Choose from possible system ring tones, your currently paired cell phone’s ring tone, a beep, text-to-speech or a silent notification. Phone Ringer Select a text message notification, if supported by your cell phone. Choose from possible system alert tones, text-to- speech or silent. Text Message Notifica- tion If your cell phone is compatible, use this screen to adjust your internet data connection. Select to make your connection profile with the personal area network or to turn off your connection. You can also choose to adjust your settings or have the system always connect, never connect when roaming or query on connect. Press ? for more information. Internet Data Connection To access features such as automatic phonebook download, re-download your phonebook, add contacts from your cell phone as well as delete or upload your phonebook. Manage Phonebook To have the system alert you when your cell phone is in roaming mode. Roaming Warning 417 Super Duty (TFA) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing MyFord Touch ™ (If Equipped)