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Only cell phone use while driving?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by shankyyy, Oct 23, 2010.

  1. shankyyy

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    If a call comes in/goes out, is there a simple way to switch to phone only mode so that only that person can talk without the rest of the passengers having to listen to the conversation? I have a flip phone, and even with the handset open, I cannot hear any noise thru' it but onyl thru' the car audio. I know one can do it by disabling bluetooth but it is a pain everytime to go thru the set-up.

    Also, if I am using the phone before I get in the car, the call gets disconnected as soon as the engine is turned on even if I keep my handset on. Same happens when getting out of the car. Same bluetooth issue, i guess. Any way to avoid this??
     
    #1 shankyyy, Oct 23, 2010
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    legally?? no there is not, at least not here

    physically, simply hit the button on the display to switch to the phone.
     
    #2 DaveinOlyWA, Oct 23, 2010
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    this only happens if your BT on the phone is powered on and it should not disconnect you. it should transfer audio to the car.
     
    #3 DaveinOlyWA, Oct 23, 2010
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    As Dave has answered, there is a button on the nav screen when on the phone screen to transfer the call to the handset. Also, when the car is powered off even if on a call it will just send the call to the phone. I usually just do like mentioned above, send the call over before shutting the car off if I am on a call.
     
    #4 Paradox, Oct 23, 2010
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    i'm not sure which button are you referring to..anyways, i'll check it out.
     
    #5 shankyyy, Oct 24, 2010
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    While the phone screen is up showing connection, volume, etc. it should be in the middle of the screen on the right. It is labeled
    TRANSFER CALL.
     
    #6 jdcollins5, Oct 24, 2010
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