2012 BMW M3 bluetooth

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At a glanceiDrive
Status box symbols
The symbols are divided into separate groups.
Radio symbols
Telephone symbols
Entertainment symbols Other
With the Professional
navigation system:
Split screen
General information
Additional information, e.g. from the computer,
can be displayed on the right side of the Split
screen.
This information remains visible on the Split
screen even when you change to another menu.
Switching the Split screen on and off
1.
Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting display
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller until the Split screen is
selected.
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.
SymbolMeaning
Traffic bulletins switched on
HD radio switched on
Satellite radio switched on
SymbolMeaning
Incoming or outgoing call
Missed call
Reception strength of mobile
phone network symbol flashing:
network search
No mobile phone network available
Bluetooth switched on
Roaming active
Receiving text message, email
Checking SIM card
SIM card blocked
SIM card missing
Entering PIN
SymbolMeaning
CD/DVD player
Music collection
Gracenote® database
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
Mobile phone audio interface
SymbolMeaning
Voice instructions are switched off
Querying current vehicle position
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EntertainmentExternal devices
External devices
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
AUX-IN port
Overview
> It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.
MP3 players. Sound is output over the vehi-
cle speakers.
> Recommended settings: mid-level tone and
volume settings on the audio device. Tone
may depend on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest. Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
The AUX-In connection is in the center armrest.
Connect the headphone connection or line-out
connection of the device
to the jack plug.
Playback
1.Connect the audio device, switch it on, and
using the audio device, select a track.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "External devices" if applicable
4. "AUX front"
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting volume
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
SymbolMeaning
AUX-In connection
USB audio interface
Mobile phone audio interface
Bluetooth audio
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External devices
Entertainment
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
1.
"CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Current playback"
Random play sequence
The current list of tracks is played in random
sequence.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Video playback
Overview
Video playback possible via snap-in adapter.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is out-
put over the vehicle speakers.
Playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and in some
market-specific versions, only with the parking
brake engaged or the sele ctor lever of the auto-
matic transmission is in the park position.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
4. "Video"
5. Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
6. Select the desired video file to begin play-
back.
Video menu
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme
environmental conditions , e.g. very high tem-
peratures, refer to the op erating instructions of
the audio device.
Depending on the config uration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,
proper playback canno t always be ensured.
Information on connection
>The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 500 mA if supported
by the device. For this reason, do not con-
nect the device to a charging socket in the
vehicle; otherwise, it may not be possible to
ensure proper playback.
> Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard drives.
> Do not use the USB audio interface to
recharge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
Overview
>It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music
files from external devices, e.g. audio
devices or mobile phones.
Using a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 195.
SymbolFormat
Next video file
Previous video file
It may be necessary to click the
symbol twice in order to play the
previous video file.
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EntertainmentExternal devices
>Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
> Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
> The volume of the sound output depends
on the device. If necessary, change the vol-
ume setting on the device.
> Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
> Suitable device. For information, go to
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
> Device operational.
> Ignition switched on.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 205, and in the device.
> Activating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page 205.
> Bluetooth presets in the device are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to Owner's Manual for the
device.
> A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only requ ired once for pair-
ing.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users. <
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. "Add new phone" The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
5. To perform other operations on the device,
refer to the owner's manual for the device:
e.g. search for and connect Bluetooth
device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device's display.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device's display.
You will be prompted by iDrive or the device
to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.
7. Enter the passkey and confirm.
8. Select desired functi ons with which the
device is to be connected, e.g. "Audio".
9. "OK"
If the pairing was successful, the device is dis-
played as connected. symbol displayed in whit e: device is active
as an audio source.
If the pairing was not succ essful: what to do if…,
refer to page 200.
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External devices
Entertainment
Connecting a particular device
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
Connection is not possible
if a data exchange is
currently taking place via a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
Prerequisite
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired
devices.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Configure phone"
7. Activate "Audio".
8. "OK"
Connecting a device
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
symbol displayed in white: device is active
as an audio source.
Playback
General information
> The display of track information depends on
the device.
> Operation via the device or iDrive are both
possible.
> Playback is interrupted if a data exchange is
taking place with a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
Starting playback
1.Connect device.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "External devices"
4. Select the symbol.
5. Select the desired title from the list.
Playback menu
Depending on the device, all functions may not
be available.
SymbolFunction
Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol.
Previous track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.
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EntertainmentExternal devices
Disconnecting an audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. Select the desired device from the list of
connected devices.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure phone"
6. "Audio"
7. "OK"
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection
is disconnected. All ot her connections remain
active.
Unpairing device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available
at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 204.
> Device not supported by vehicle.
If necessary, perform a software update,
refer to page 201.
> Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and vehicle match? En ter the same passkey
on the device and via iDrive. Is the passkey input
taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or to th e vehicle? If necessary,
delete the connections with other devices.
Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
Is the device no longer responding? Switch
the device off and back on again.
Repeat the pairing procedure.
> No music can be played.
Start the program for pl aying music files on
the device and if necessary, select a track
via the device.
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
> Music files only play quietly.
Adjust volume settings on the device.
> Playback is interrupted by the press of a
button or other messages on the device.
Switch off key tones and other acoustic sig-
nal on the device.
> Playback is interrupted by a phone call or
traffic report and does not automatically
continue.
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
> Playback is not possible when the mobile
phone is connected via Bluetooth audio and
at the same time via the extended connec-
tivity of the music pl ayer in the mobile
phone.
Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 200,
and start playback again.
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CommunicationsTe l e p h o n e
Telephone
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g.
audio players, can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is
switched on, these devices are automatically
detected as soon as they are present in the
vehicle and can be controlled via iDrive, by the
buttons on the steering wheel, and by voice.
Depending on whether they are functioning as a
telephone and/or as an audio source, external
devices can be used via the vehicle. The tele-
phone functions will be described below. Oper-
ation of audio functions, refer to page 197.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
It may be necessary for some functions to be
activated by the mobile phone provider or ser-
vice provider. Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. Otherwise, you may
endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users. <
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter makes it possible:
>Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect it to an external antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information about which mobile
phones and external devices with a Bluetooth
interface are supported by the mobile phone
preparation, go to www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying vehicl e identification
number and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported
by the mobile phone pr eparation requires the
vehicle identification number and software part
number. The software ve rsion of the mobile
phone may also be required.
1. "Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
With a certain software version, these suitable
mobile phones support the vehicle functions
described below.
With other mobile phones or software versions,
malfunctions may occur.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle
should not be operated via the mobile phone
keypad; otherwise, ma lfunctions may occur.
It is possible to perform a software update, refer
to page 201.
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Te l e p h o n e
Communications
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and some
functions may no longer be carried out.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
follow the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Pairing/unpairing mobile
phone
General information
The following functions are available:
>
Using a mobile phone as a telephone.
> Using the mobile phone as an auxiliary
phone.
> Using the mobile phone as an audio source.
> Using an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page 197.
Requirements
>Suitable mobile phone, refer to page 204.
> Mobile phone operational.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 207, and in the mobile phone.
> Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to Owner's Manual for the
mobile phone.
> Deactivating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page 205.
> A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
> Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permi tted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guide lines and regulations. 1.
"Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth®"
Additional functions
Auxiliary phone
A mobile phone can be used as an auxiliary
phone.
Incoming calls to the auxiliary phone can be
accepted, refer to page 209. Missed calls to the
auxiliary phone are shown in the Control Dis-
play.
Office
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text
messages, and e-mails are imported from the
mobile phone into the vehicle.
Audio source
A mobile phone can be used as an audio source.
Activating/deactivating additional
functions
To use these functions in the vehicle, activate
them before pairing. For information on suitable
mobile phones that support these functions,
refer to page 204.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Configure Bluetooth®"
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