2008 BMW 760I Owner's Manual

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Malfunctions with particular CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes.
Home-recorded CDs/DVDs
Malfunction sources in home-recorded CDs/
DVDs include, for example, inconsistent data
origination and recording processes as well as
low quality or pronounced aging of the blanks
used.
Only write on CDs/DVDs with a marker espe-
cially designed for this purpose.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
Avoid finger prints, dust, scratches, and mois-
ture.
Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
Do not expose CDs/DVDs to temperatures
above 1227/506, high humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
Manufacturers often provide CDs/DVDs with
copy protection. This can prevent or limit the
playback of these CDs/DVDs.
Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know about
this topic by consulting the separate Caring for
your vehicle brochure.

Communications
This chapter describes the extensive array of
options available for mobile communications
with family, friends, business associates
and service providers.
Communications

Telephone overview
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Telephone overview
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a mobile phone
preparation package. After a suitable mobile
phone has been paired with the vehicle once,
you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, via
the button on the steering wheel, via the phone
keypad and by voice
*.
A mobile phone that has been paired with the
vehicle once is automatically detected again
with the engine running or the ignition switched
on as soon as it is brought inside the vehicle.
The logon data of up to four mobile phones can
be stored simultaneously. If several mobile
phones are detected simultaneously, then the
vehicle can be used to operate the mobile
phone that was most recently paired with it.
Using a phone in your vehicle
Using snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a cradle for your
mobile phone, is inserted into the center arm-
rest. If the mobile phone is inserted into the
snap-in adapter, the battery is charged and the
mobile phone is connected to the external
antenna of the vehicle whenever the ignition
key is in the radio ready state or higher. This
assures better network reception and uniform
sound quality. Ask your BMW center which
mobile phones snap-in adapters are offered for.
To use the snap-in adapter, refer to page181.
BMW discourages the use of mobile
phones or other mobile communications
devices inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communications
device can interfere with each other. In addition,
there is no assurance that the radiation gener-
ated during transmission will be discharged
from the vehicle interior. the vehicle with the keypad of the mobile
phone; otherwise, malfunctions can occur.
The mobile phone can be operated by means
of:
>the button on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>the retracting telephone keypad, refer to
page179
>iDrive, refer to Initiating communication,
page184
>the voice command system
*, refer to
page23
For information on operating your mobile
phone, please consult the separate operating
instructions.
For your safety
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving;
use the hands-free system instead. If you do
not comply with this precaution, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Ask your BMW center which mobile phones
with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the
mobile phone preparation package or which
mobile phones snap-in adapters are available
for. These mobile phones support the functions
described in this Owner's Manual with a certain
software version. Malfunctions can occur with
other mobile phones.
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Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on the
left-hand side on the headliner.
The hands-free system is activated whenever
you establish or receive a call using the follow-
ing:
>the button on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>the retracting telephone keypad
>iDrive, refer to Initiating communication,
page184
>the voice command system
*, refer to
page23, except for incoming calls
Volume adjustment
You can set the volume for the hands-free sys-
tem and the ring tone separately:
>Turn knob during a call.
>Turn knob during an incoming call.
The volume can also be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.<
This volume is maintained, even if the other
audio sources are set to minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Retracting telephone keypad
The telephone keypad allows you to use all of
the basic mobile phone functions without ever
picking up the handset.
Calls are automatically routed through the
hands-free system.
Sliding out
Press telephone keypad1.
It slides out.
It is not possible to remove the telephone
keypad.<
Controls
2Rejecting call or terminating con-
nection.
3Press briefly: the last digit entered
is deleted.
Press and hold: the entire number
is deleted.
4Accepting call or establishing con-
nection.

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Touch tone dialing
You can use the touch tone dialing to access
network services or to control devices, e.g. for
remotely checking the messages on a tele-
phone answering machine. This requires the
corresponding digits or number combination,
the touch tone code.
You can use the touch tone dialing during a
connection.
1.Enter the phone number.
2.Press the button to establish the con-
nection.
3.Press the button longer.
4.Enter the desired digits or number combi-
nations according to the touch tone code.
Each digit or number is transmitted immedi-
ately, which is indicated by a tone.
Sliding in
Slide telephone keypad in until it engages.
Emergency call*
Initiating an emergency call and prerequisites
for an emergency call, refer to page219. 5Entering digits 1 - 9.
6Entering special characters.
7Entering the digit 0.
8Press briefly: entering special
characters.
Press and hold
*: pause for touch
tone dialing.

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Getting started
Snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a cradle for your
mobile phone, is inserted into the center arm-
rest. If the mobile phone is inserted into the
snap-in adapter, the battery is charged and the
mobile phone is connected to the external
antenna of the vehicle whenever the ignition
key is in the radio ready state or higher. This
assures better network reception and uniform
sound quality. Ask your BMW center which
mobile phones snap-in adapters are offered for.
Inserting
1.Press buttons to open cover of center arm-
rest.
2.Press area around button, arrows1, and
take out the cover, arrow2.3.Insert top of snap-in adapter, arrow3, and
press lower region forward, arrow4.
Removing
Press area around button, arrows1, and take
out snap-in adapter, arrow2.
Inserting mobile phone
If you insert the mobile phone into or remove it
from the snap-in adapter during a call, the call
may be interrupted, depending on the mobile
phone model.
1.Press buttons to open cover of center arm-
rest.

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182 2.Remove the protective cap from the mobile
phone's antenna connector if necessary, so
that the mobile phone can engage in the
snap-in adapter.
3.Push the mobile phone downward toward
the electrical connections, arrow1, and
press forward, arrow2, until it engages.
The battery is charged starting from radio ready
state of the vehicle, refer to charge indicator on
mobile phone.
Removing mobile phone
To remove mobile phone, depending on model:
>Press the button.
>Push the button upward.
Pairing mobile phone with
vehicle
To pair your mobile phone with the vehicle, you
need a special Bluetooth passkey. This is
included in the information kit.
The following prerequisites must be met:
>The ignition is switched on.
>The mobile phone is ready for operation.>The Bluetooth connections in the vehicle
and the mobile phone are activated.
>Depending on the mobile phone model,
certain presets are required on the mobile
phone, e.g. detecting, connecting or pairing
Bluetooth unit, refer to the operating
instructions of your mobile phone.
Only pair the mobile phone with the vehi-
cle stopped; otherwise, the passengers
and other road user can be endangered due to a
lack of attentiveness on the part of the driver.<
Preparation via iDrive
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
4.Select "PAIRING" and press the controller.
The three LEDs in the status line flash, refer
to page20.
The mobile phone can also be paired
with the vehicle via "Communica-
tion". When pairing, follow the instructions
that appear in the Control Display.<
Establishing connection between
mobile phone and vehicle
5.Additional operations must be carried out
on the mobile phone and differ depending
on the model, refer to the operating instruc-
tions of your mobile phone, e.g. under
searching for, connecting to, or linking to a
Bluetooth device.
6.Enter and confirm Bluetooth passkey using
your mobile phone keypad.
Following successful logon, the name of