2008 AUDI A4 Page 96

Basic operation 40
Basic operation
All MMI menus at a glance
The menu structure
page 38, fig. 26 and
page 39, fig. 27
contains the available options for each main function of the MMI
system.
Note
Depending on the equipment fitted in your vehicle, the menus may
differ from those shown here.
Switching on and off
Vehicles without advanced key*
– The ignition must be switched on to turn on the MMI
system. The menu of the last main function selected will
appear. The last used audio/video source will automati-
cally be activated.
– To switch off the MMI system, remove the ignition key.
Your settings will be stored.Vehicles with advanced key*
– To switch on the MMI system, press the button.
– To switch off the MMI system, press the button
twice. Your settings will be stored.
Manual mode
– To switch on the MMI system, briefly press the ON/OFF
button
fig. 28.
– To switch off the MMI system, press and hold the ON/OFF
button until the MMI is switched off.
The MMI system will not be switched on automatically when the
ignition is switched on if it was turned off manually the last time it
was operated.
The MMI system remains in operative mode for approximately 10
minutes after the ignition is switched off. If you do not press any
function selector button, control button or the rotary pushbutton on
the MMI control console within this time period, the MMI system
will be switched off automatically.
Note
If the ignition is switched off and the battery charge level is low, the
MMI system will be switched off automatically.Fig. 28 ON/OFF button
START
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MMI display
“Standard” menus
After pressing a function selector button
page 41, a menu will
appear in the MMI display.
Fig. 30 Setup Naviga-
tion
Fig. 31 Radio
submenu
LegendSymbol /
MarkingExplanation
Heading
Selected mode (e.g. radio
fig. 31).
Display in Setup menu: Setup menu in
the selected mode (e.g. Setup Naviga-
tion
fig. 30).
In vehicles with a telephone* the net-
work provider and, if applicable, the
roaming symbol
 will be shown.
TMC symbolsReception of TMC traffic messages

page 121.
Arrows
pointing
up/downIndicate further menu options
(next/previous page).
CursorPoints to the item selected in a menu.
Selected
optionA selected item is highlighted in white.
Selection boxSelection possibilities for selected
item.
ArrowIndicates more selection or setting
possibilities.
Temperature
display*Selected temperature setting in vehi-
cles with automatic air conditioner*.
Signal
strength indi-
cator*Quality of mobile phone connection,
or
PIN: Entering PIN
page 88
PUK: Entering PUK
page 88
SIM: Inserting SIM card
Envelope*
Unread text message
page 100.
Crossed-out envelope: No more text
messages can be received (SIM card
memory is full)
page 100.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
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Basic operation43
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Speller
Use the speller to enter addresses, a navigation destina-
tion or a telephone number.
Some functions in the directory, telephone* or navigation* mode
require you to enter letters or numbers. In the MMI display the
speller for numbers
fig. 32 or letters
fig. 33 will appear.
While entering the numbers/letters, you can switch from numbers
to letters and vice versa as desired by turning the rotary pushbutton
to 0..9
fig. 33 or A..Z
fig. 32 and then pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
All symbols for entering letters and numbers are explained in the
following table:
TP symbolReception of traffic reports
page 58.
Corners of
display
Indicates the functions that can be
selected.
Use control buttons to select func-
tions. The top right corner of the dis-
play corresponds to the top right
control button.
SubtitlesInforms you of a selected option (e.g.
current radio station).
Function
wheelIs operated by turning and pressing
the rotary pushbutton.
Crossed-out
loudspeaker
symbolCurrent audio source is muted.
Time
Telephone
symbol*Missed calls*
page 91, fig. 85.
LegendSymbol /
MarkingExplanation
A11
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A17
Fig. 32 Speller for
numbers: Entering
phone numbers
Fig. 33 Speller for
letters: Finding a direc-
tory entry
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Basic operation 44
Entering letters, numbers and symbols using
the speller
You can find an overview of the speller on
page 43.
Entering letters, numbers and symbols
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select the letter, number
or symbol with the cursor . The selected figure will
appear larger in the selection ring .
– To apply the letter, number or symbol, press the rotary
pushbutton. Your entry will appear in the entry space .
– After entering all the characters, turn the rotary push-
button to OK and press the rotary pushbutton.
Deleting letters, numbers and symbols
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and use the pointer to select
DEL .
– To delete the last character in the entry space, press the
rotary pushbutton.
– To delete all characters in the entry space, press and hold
the rotary pushbutton until no characters are displayed
in the entry space.
In some cases (such as when using the navigation* function) certain
letters are not available for selection if they are an illogical option.
This means that you can only select those letters that are offered as
a logical possibility for this entry.
Use the speller for numbers to enter special characters (such as a
dash or full stop).
LegendSymbol /
MarkingExplanation
Po i n t e rTo highlight the selected item in white
and make it appear larger in the selec-
tion ring.
DELTo delete the character to the left of
the highlighted cursor.
To move the cursor in the entry space
forwards and backwards.
OKTo confirm a completed entry.
A...ZTo switch the speller from numbers to
letters.
Cursor
Entry space
Selection ringTo enlarge the character selected with
the cursor.
To switch from lower case to upper
case letters.
LISTTo show a list of suggestions.
0..9To switch the speller from letters to
numbers.
SpaceTo enter a space in the entry space.
List of sug-
gestionsTo show suggested entries in alpha-
betical order.
Indicates additional list entries.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12
A13
A14
A1
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A7
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If you are in CD mode, the CD playback will be paused while the
mute function is activated.
Note
You can also adjust the volume by scrolling the right thumbwheel
on the multi-function steering wheel up and down without having
to remove your hands from the steering wheel
page 129.
Other audio sources
The volume of the voice guidance*, traffic reports*, the
speech dialogue system* and the telephone* can be
adjusted separately.
The system automatically sends a test message while the
settings are being adjusted.
– Starting from any of the audio, TV*, or SETUP menus,
press the control button for Sound
page 41.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select Volume settings.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The Volume settings menu
will appear on the MMI display
fig. 36.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select an item in the menu.– Press the rotary pushbutton. Now you can adjust the
volume for the selected item.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select the desired volume.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
Note
Select Audio during route guid. to adjust the volume of the current
audio source during route guidance (spoken navigation
directions).
Adjusting the sound
Basic settings
Fig. 36 Volume
settings
Fig. 37 Selecting
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Basic operation47
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
– Starting from any of the audio, TV*, or SETUP menus,
press the control button for Sound
page 41.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select an item in the menu
(e.g. Balance
page 46, fig. 37).
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The selected item will
appear larger on the MMI display
fig. 38.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
adjust the sound settings.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
The following sound settings are available:
•Balance: Varies left and right volume levels
•Fader: Varies front and rear volume levels
•Tr e b l e
•Bass
•GALA (speed-dependent volume control)
•Subwoofer* (for extra bass depth)6)
•DSP *
page 47
•DSP Bang & Olufsen*
page 48
•Volume settings for other audio sources
page 46
The settings for treble and bass are effective for the currently
selected function. The settings for balance and fader apply regard-
less of the selected function.
Applies to vehicles: with DSP
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
With the sound focus function you can achieve three-
dimensional sound effects. GALA adjusts the volume level
and sound settings to the vehicle's speed.
Displaying the DSP menu
– Starting from any of the audio, TV*, or SETUP menus,
press the control button for Sound
page 41.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to DSP and press to confirm.
The DSP menu will appear on the MMI display
fig. 39.
Sound focus
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Sound focus and press to
confirm.
6)The subwoofer cannot be adjusted if your vehicle is equipped with the Bang
& Olufsen* sound system.
Fig. 38 Adjusting
balance
Fig. 39 Adjusting
three-dimensional
sound effects (sound
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– For an evenly distributed sound focus, turn the rotary
pushbutton to SYMMETRIC and press to confirm.
– For an enhanced sound impression on the driver, turn the
rotary pushbutton to DRIVER and press to confirm.
GALA
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to GALA and press to
confirm.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to on or off.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your
adjustment.
Applies to vehicles: with DSP Bang & Olufsen surround sound
DSP Bang & Olufsen®
With the sound focus function you can achieve three-
dimensional sound effects. The surround level function
adjusts the volume of the surround effect.
Displaying the DSP Bang & Olufsen menu
– Starting from any of the audio, TV*, or SETUP menus,
press the control button for Sound
page 41.– Turn the rotary pushbutton to DSP Bang & Olufsen and
press to confirm. The DSP Bang & Olufsen menu will
appear on the MMI display
fig. 40.
Sound focus
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Sound focus and press to
confirm.
– For a sound focus that is evenly distributed throughout
the whole interior of the vehicle, turn the rotary push-
button to all and press to confirm.
– For an enhanced sound impression on the driver, turn the
rotary pushbutton to driver and press to confirm.
– For a sound focus that is evenly distributed throughout
the front interior of the vehicle, turn the rotary push-
button to front and press to confirm.
– For a sound focus that is evenly distributed throughout
the rear interior of the vehicle, turn the rotary push-
button to rear* and press to confirm.
GALA
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to GALA and press to
confirm.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to on or off.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
Surround level
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Surround level and press
to confirm.
– To change the surround effect, turn the rotary push-
button clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Fig. 40 Adjusting
three-dimensional
sound effects (sound
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– Confirm the date setting by pressing the rotary push-
button.
Setting the time format
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Time format and press the
rotary pushbutton.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to 24h or 12h.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
Setting the date format
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Date format and press it.
– To set the date format “Day.Month”, turn the rotary push-
button to DD.MM and press it.
– To set the date format “Month/Day”, turn the rotary push-
button to MM/DD and press it.
Note
If the radio-controlled clock* does not receive a signal for three
days, the time source setting will automatically be changed to the
quartz clock.
Calling up the on-board handbook
The on-board handbook includes the Owner's Manual for
your vehicle and the Operating Manual for the Infotain-
ment / MMI.
Important: The on-board handbook must be loaded into the
CD changer.
– Press the function selector button marked .– Press the control button for Handbook. The on-board
handbook will automatically load in the language that is
set under the option Menu language in the MMI

page 51.
WARNING
Not paying attention to the road traffic can lead to serious acci-
dents and loss of life.
•Only use the on-board handbook when the traffic conditions
allow you to do so safely. You must maintain proper control of your
vehicle at all times. As the driver, you bear the responsibility for
road safety.
Note
Please note that this On-board Handbook is not a substitute for the
printed Owner's Manual.
Restarting the MMI system (Reset)
You can restart the MMI system and restore full normal
operation by pressing a combination of buttons.
CAR
Fig. 42 Combination of
buttons for restart