Get SYNC? -> Using Voice Recognition Guide for Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

SYNC™

things, this profile may contain data about

court order, or where required by law

enforcement, other government

authorities, or other third parties acting

with lawful authority. Other parties may

seek to access the information

your cellular phone book, text messages

(read and unread), and call history,

including history of calls when your cellular

phone was not connected to the system.

In addition, if you connect a media device,

the system creates and retains an index of

supported media content. The system also

records a short development log of

approximately 10 minutes of all recent

system activity. The log profile and other

system data may be used to improve the

system and help diagnose any problems

that may occur.

independently of Ford Motor Company and

Ford of Canada. For further privacy

information, see the section on 911 Assist.

See SYNC™Applications and Services

(page 306).

USING VOICE RECOGNITION

This system helps you control many

features using voice commands. This

allows you to keep your hands on the

wheel and focus on what is around you.

The cellular profile, media device index,

and development log will remain in the

vehicle unless you delete them and are

generally accessible only in the vehicle

when you connect the cellular phone or

media player. If you no longer plan to use

the system or the vehicle, we recommend

you perform a Master Reset to erase all

stored information.

Initiating a Voice Session

Press the voice button. A list of

available voice commands

appears in the display.

No one can access system data without

special equipment and access to the

vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor

Company and Ford of Canada will not

access the system data for any purpose

other than as described absent consent, a

Global Voice Commands

These voice commands are always

available. You can say them at any time.

Global voice commands

Help

Gives you available commands you can use

on the current screen.

List of Commands

Cancel

Gives you a list of possible voice

commands.

This command ends the voice session. You

can also cancel a session by pressing seek

up, seek down, or holding the voice button

for two or more seconds.

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Helpful Hints

System Interaction and Feedback

•

Make sure the interior of your vehicle is

as quiet as possible. Wind noise from

open windows and road vibrations may

prevent the system from correctly

recognizing spoken commands.

The system provides feedback through

audible tones, prompts, questions and

spoken confirmations depending on the

situation and the chosen level of

interaction. You can customize the voice

recognition system to provide more or less

instruction and feedback.

•

Before giving a voice command, wait

for the system announcement to finish,

followed by a single tone. Any

The default setting is to a higher level of

interaction in order to help you learn to use

the system. You can change these settings

at any time.

command spoken before this does not

•

Speak naturally, without long pauses

between words.

Adjusting the Interaction Level

You can interrupt the system at any

time while it is speaking by pressing the

voice button. You can cancel a voice

session by pressing and holding the

voice button.

Press the voice button. When

prompted, say:

Voice Command

Voice Settings

Action and Description

Then either of the following:

Interaction Mode Standard

Provides more detailed interaction and

guidance. (Recommended for first time

users.)

Interaction Mode Advanced

Provides less audible interaction and guid-

ance.

Phone Confirmation

Using phone confirmations the system

asks you to verify before placing any calls.

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To adjust this setting press the voice button, when prompted say:

Voice Command

Action and Description

Voice Settings

Then any of the following:

Phone Confirmation Off

When enabled, this feature will prompt you

to confirm any voice initiated call command

prior to the call being placed.

Phone Confirmation On

The system will make a best guess; you

may still occasionally be asked to confirm

settings.

Note: Make sure to switch on the ignition

and the radio. Shift the transmission into

park (P) for automatic transmission or first

gear for manual transmission.

USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR

PHONE

Using the Audio System

Note: To scroll through the menus, press

the up and down arrows on your audio

system.

1. Make sure to switch on your phone's

Bluetooth feature before starting the

search. See your device's manual if

necessary.

Hands-free calling is one of the main

features of SYNC. While the system

supports a variety of features, many are

dependent on your cellular phone's

functionality. At a minimum, most cellular

phones with Bluetooth wireless technology

support the following functions:

•

Answering an incoming call.

Ending a call.

Dialing a number.

Redialing.

Call waiting notification.

Caller ID.

2. Press the Settings button.

3. Select Bluetooth from the menu.

4. Press the OK button.

5. Select the option to add. This starts

the pairing process.

Other features, such as text messaging

using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook

download, are phone-dependent features.

6. When a message to begin pairing

appears in the audio display, search for

SYNC on your device.

Depending on your phone's capability and

your market, the system may prompt you

with questions, such as setting the current

phone as the primary phone and

Pairing a Phone

Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNC

allows you to make and receive hands-free

calls.

downloading your phonebook.

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