verizion samsung i910 omnia phone.. i have data plan. please tell how to hookup manual. easy setup does not work. help..

 

I copied this from the handsfreelink.com website. Instructions are specifically for an '08 with navi. I didn't see what model you have. Good Luck.

Instructions for Pairing
Samsung i910 Omnia with 2008 RL w/Navigation



Samsung i910 Omnia
Verizon

Compatible


1. Power on the phone and ensure Bluetooth® is ON. Please refer to your phone's user guide for steps to turn on Bluetooth
2. Press and release the TALK button on the steering wheel and wait for the "beep" before you speak. Repeat this step before all spoken commands
3. Say "Phone Setup"
4. Say "Pair"
5. Say any 4 digit PIN code for pairing. Remember it as you will need to enter it into your phone later. Some phones have a pre-set pairing code of "0000". Please consult your phone's user manual to see if your phone has this requirement. HandsFreeLink will now instruct you to begin the pairing process in the phone
On The Phone
6. Go into the main menu
7. Go into Settings
8. Go into Connections tab
9. Go into Bluetooth
10. Go into the Mode tab
11. Check the box to turn Bluetooth power ON
12. Go into Devices tab
13. Select Add new device… to begin a new pairing search
14. Once search is completed, select the device to pair with
15. Press Next
16. Enter the Passcode and press Next
17. Name the device if asked
18. Assign a priority if requested
The system will acknowledge it has recognized the paired phone. Pairing is complete.

 

go to acura hands free link website and look up specific details on how to do it. You need your model of car.

It works with a 2006 according to the site.
http://www.acura.com/handsfreelink.aspx

 

need to connect with data plan to acuraLINK... MY SAMSUNG OMNIA will not stay connected is acura link still working?

 

yea im curious about acura link also, what does it do anyway.

 

from my reading on this forum, seems like acura link is pretty useless. i wont even bother with it.

 

First of all, AcuraLink is a label created by Acura to refer to the car's telematics. This includes, HFL, Navigation System, GPS, Solar Sensing Auto Climate Control, XM Satellite connectivity, Driver Customizable keyless system and Datalink.

I would not claim AcuraLink is useless, as you are dismissing one of the best telematics in the biz.

What the OP is referring to is AcuraLink DataLink of the Bluetooth paired cell phone to be used as a data modem. This allows the car to upload diagnostic system information to Acura's server via XM satellite. It also allows the car to receive information such as appointment reminders, recalls, or urgent info from Acura (perhaps as a response to a diagnostic upload). Only some phone models / carrier configurations work in this capacity, even if the HFL feature is compatible.

DataLink is rarely used, but it DOES work. The reason it is rarely used is for a number of reasons:

1) The car has been trouble free with diagnostics. No need to communicate to Acura Server.
2) Only one recall was issued for the car.
3) Few owners have a cell phone paired, never mind have a data capable phone and have set up this feature.
4) Few people use MyAcura.com (formerly Ownerlink) to make service appointments, which sends notifications to the car via Datalink.

I have used Datalink, and although it has only been a handful of times it does work. By nature of this feature it is a low use feature...that does not make it useless.

For those who do have a data capable phone (not sure...check the HFL website), you can always test the transmission from the car. There is a TEST utility in the NAVI. SETUP> ACURALINK/MESSAGES > CONNECT TO ACURALINK SERVER will ping the server via XM. Note: the car should not be obstructed from the satellite sight-line (generally a view south), such as being garaged or a building. Also, you do NOT need an active XM subscription for this feature to work.

 

That is 100 % accurate