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Voice command system address
book
Storing addresses
The first destination in the destination list
can be stored in this address book:
It is always the case that only the first entry
in the destination list can be saved. To save
other addresses, change the destination
list accordingly, refer to page 137.
The house number is not stored in the
address book of the voice command
system.<
Selecting an address
Home address
Deleting addresses
To delete individual entries:To delete all current entries:
Current position
Display of current position
Select "Location" and confirm your selec-
tion.
You can request the current location of
your BMW or view a display showing your
map position. If the navigation system is
unable to identify a town or city, your cur-
rent map coordinates will appear.
If the navigation system recognizes the
city, but not the street and intersection, you
can enter these manually, refer to "ABC..."
for operating instructions. The entry is
applied as the current position with
"ACCEPT".
" A S A D D R E S S " c a n b e u s e d t o i m p o r t y o u r
current position into the address book; you
can also enter a name as desired. Entry of a
name is mandatory for locations identified
only by their map coordinates.
"DELETE" deletes the entry from the
address book.
Entering current position
We recommend that you avoid entering
subsequent corrections of your position
unless absolutely necessary. After trans-
port by truck or rail, etc., the GPS receiver
may require several minutes to determine
your current position. You can reduce the
amount of time the system requires to 1.{Navigation}
2.{Save destination}
3.Enter a name to be assigned to the
destination's map coordinates.
1.{Navigation}
2.{Destination input with address}
3.{Select destination}
4.Enter destination
or
1.{Navigation}
2.{Read out address book}
>To scroll forward: {Next}
>To scroll back: {Back}
>To repeat: {Repeat}
>To import to destination list:
{Select}.
1.{Navigation}
2.{Route guidance to home}.
1.{Navigation}
2.{Delete}
3.Select name.
1.{Navigation}
2.{Delete address book}.
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Destination guidance
144 determine your current position by entering
it manually.
To enter your current position:
1.Select "Location" and confirm your
selection
2.The procedure for entering your current
position is the same as that used to
enter your destination, refer to
page132.
Once effective GPS reception has
been established, it will no longer be
possible to revise your position manually.<
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What to do if …
What to do if …
>you request the current position of your
vehicle, but do not receive a precise
display?
The system is unable to receive enough
GPS signals at your current position
owing to obstructions, your position is
not yet available on your navigation CD/
DVD, or the system is in the process of
calculating your position. Please wait
and then try again later on
>the GPS logo disappears from the Con-
trol Display screen?
Reception is interrupted; a building or
similar obstruction may be the cause
>the destination guidance refuses to
import an address from the destination
directory as its destination?
The address is not stored on the navi-
gation CD/DVD currently in use.
Choose an address as close as possi-
ble to the original one, using the desti-
nation entry map as required
>the destination guidance does not
apply an address without the street?
No specified center is defined for the
selected locality on your navigation CD/
DVD. Enter any street, or a destination
such as the railway station, etc., then
start the destination guidance
>you want to enter an address for the
destination guidance, but it is not pos-
sible to select the letters for your
desired entry?
The address is not stored on the navi-
gation CD/DVD currently in use. In this
case, the system will not offer you any
letters to choose from. Choose an
address as close as possible to the
original one, using the destination entry
map as required >the system stops furnishing directions
on which way to turn as you approach
intersections?
You are driving in an area that has not
yet been completely recorded on the
navigation CD/DVD. Instead of the turn-
off arrow, an arrow appears that follows
the course of the planned route,
or
you have left the proposed route and
the system requires a few seconds to
calculate a new route proposal
>during destination guidance the desti-
nation route map is automatically dis-
played?
You are driving in an area that has not
yet been recorded on the navigation
CD/DVD. The destination guidance
cannot operate under these conditions.
However, you will see the current posi-
tion of your BMW in the map display to
help you orient yourself
>the battery has been disconnected?
It will take approx. 15 minutes for the
system to resume operation.
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Entertainment
This chapter is intended to assist you in
deriving maximum viewing and listening
pleasure from radio and TV broadcasts,
CDs or DVDs.
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On/off, tone
Controls
Operation using buttons
The illustration shows a CD player as an
example.
1Operating audio and video sources
>Press: switching on/off
>Turn: adjusting volume
2CD slot
3Eject CD
4Change station/track
>Change the station
>Fast forward/reverse
>Music track change for CD, change
chapter for DVD changer
>Change program for TV
Operation using Control Center
The following control options are available
in the "Entertainment" menu.
>"FM..." and "AM..."
Select waveband>"WB"
Select Weather Band
If your vehicle is equipped with satellite
radio, "SAT...", select satellite radio, is
located at this position
>"CD" and
Change audio source
>"Tone"
Set tone, e.g. treble, bass
>"Video" and "Audio"
Change to video or audio sources
>"TV" and "DVD"
Change video source
>"Picture"
Adjust picture
Select standard
Select picture format
>"Tone"
Set tone, e.g. treble, bass.
You can also control the radio, CD player,
CD changer and the TV using the buttons
on the steering wheel, refer to page16, as
well as via the voice command system,
refer to page26.
Operating temperatures
The system is configured for operat-
ing temperatures of 57/–156 to
1407/+606. Outside this temperature
range, malfunctions can occur.<
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Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know
on this topic by consulting the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The system returns to the most recently
selected audio or video source, radio, CD,
DVD or TV.
Using with ignition off
Switching the ignition off simultaneously
deactivates the sound system.
To switch on again: press the button.
The audio and video functions remain avail-
able for use for a period of approx.
20 minutes after you switch off the ignition.
Volume adjustment
Adjusting volume
Turn the button to the desired volume level.The sound system automatically
reverts to its mute mode automati-
cally whenever you use your portable
phone.<
The system automatically selects your
individual volume setting each time
you unlock the vehicle using your personal
remote control.<
Tone control
Playing audio recordings
You can choose from the following tone
settings:
>Treble:
To amplify or reduce high frequencies
>Bass:
To amplify or reduce low frequencies
>Right/left volume balance, balance:
Left or right, high/low volume
>Front-to-rear volume balance, fader:
Front or rear, high/low volume
>Default settings, RESET:
This feature resets the tone settings to
their standard default settings
>Speed-dependent volume adjustment,
Speed Volume
>Spatial sound effect Professional
LOGIC7
*
>Equalizer*.
The speakers and headphones can
be adjusted separately. The tone set-
tings of the headphones are made in the
rear screen with the headphones con-
nected. Only treble, bass and balance can
be adjusted.<
The system automatically selects your
individual tone setting each time you
unlock the vehicle using your personal
remote control.< {Radio} or {Audio off}.
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Tone adjustment
1.Select "Tone" and confirm your selec-
tion
For the tone settings of the TV or
DVD, you can directly select "Tone"
for the video sources and confirm your
selection.<
2.Select desired tone settings
>"Treble" and "Bass"
Select "Treble" or "Bass". Press and
turn the controller to make the adjust-
ment
>"Balance" and "Fader"
Select "Balance" or "Fader". Press and
turn the controller to make the adjust-
ment
>"Speed Vol."
Raises volume as vehicle speed increases. By pressing and turning
the controller, you can adjust the val-
ues between 1– 6
>"LOGIC7"
*
Select "LOGIC7". Press and turn the
controller to make the adjustment.
You can set the spatial sound effect
between the values 0 and 10. The best
possible spatial sound lies at the
values 5 and 6. The best possible spa-
tial sound lies at the values 5 and 6.
At 0, the spatial sound effect is
switched off. This setting is suitable for
radio plays, for example.
LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are
registered trade marks of Lexicon,
Inc., a company of the Harman Interna-
tional Group.<
>Equalizer
*
Select and confirm your selec-
tion.
Turn the controller to select the desired
frequency range. Repeated pressing
and turning of the controller makes the
adjustment.