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Establishing a conference call
Two calls can be connected to a single tele-
phone conference call.
1.Establish two calls.
2. "Conference call"
Both calls are always ended when a conference
call is terminated. If one call is terminated by
another party, the other call can be continued.
Muting the microphone
The microphone can be muted in active calls.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Active calls"
3. "Microphone mute"
The muted microphone is automatically acti-
vated:
> If a new call is made.
> When switching between callers on hold.
Keypad dialing
Use keypad dialing to gain access to network
services or to control de vices, e.g. to remotely
access an answering machine. This requires the
DTMF code. 1.
"Telephone"
2. Select contact from a list or
"Dial number"
3. "Keypad dialing"
4. Enter the DTMF code via the onboard
computer.
Phone book
Displays
The phone book accesses the contacts of the
telephone and shows all contacts for which a
phone number is entered. The entries can be
selected to make a call.
1."Telephone"
2. "Phone book"
A symbol indicates the st orage location of the
contacts, refer to page 183.
Calling a contact
1.Select the desired contact.
Select the symbol. Contact with one
phone number. The connection is estab-
lished.
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2.Select the symbol. Contact with more than
one phone number. Select phone number,
the connection is established.
Call not possible, the mobile phone has no
reception or network.
Editing a contact
Changing entries in the "Contacts" menu. If a
contact is changed, the changes are not stored
in the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is
stored in the vehicle.
1. Highlight the contact.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Edit entry"
The contact can be edited.
Redialing
General information
The list of dialed numbers in the telephone are
transferred to the vehicle, depending on the
mobile phone. The last 20 phone numbers
dialed are displayed. The sorting of the phone
numbers depends on the mobile phone.
Selecting the number using the onboard
computer
1. "Telephone"
2. "Redial"
3. Select the desired entry and phone number,
if necessary.
The connection is established.
Deleting a single entry or all entries
Deleting entries depends upon the mobile
phone.
1. Highlight the entry.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Delete entry" or "Delete list".
Saving an entry in the contacts
1.Highlight the entry.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact".
4. Select the type of number: "Home",
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other".
5. Complete the entries if necessary.
6. "Store contact" if necessary
Received calls
Displaying calls
The list of received calls in the telephone is
transferred into the vehicle, depending on the
mobile phone. The last 20 calls received are
displayed. The sorting and displaying of phone
numbers depends on the mobile phone.
1."Telephone"
2. "Received calls"
Calling a number from the list
Select an entry.
The connection is established.
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Deleting a single entry or all entries
Deleting entries depends upon the mobile
phone.
1.Highlight the entry.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Delete entry" or "Delete list".
Saving an entry in the contacts
1.Highlight the entry.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact".
4. Select the type of number: "Home",
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other".
5. Complete the entries if necessary.
6. "Store contact" if necessary
Hands-free system
General information
Calls being conducted using the hands-free
system can be continued using the mobile
phone and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that have been initiated from outside the
Bluetooth range of the ve hicle can be continued
using the hands-free system if the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the call is
automatically switched to hands-free mode.
If the switch does not occur automatically, then
follow the instructions that appear on the
display of the mobile phone, also refer to the
Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
From hands-free system to mobile
phone
Calls being conducted using the hands-free
system can also be cont inued using the mobile
phone if so desired, depending on the mobile
phone. At this point, follow the instructions that appear
on the display of the mobile phone, also refer to
the Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
Operation by voice
Equipped with voice activation system: Opera-
tion, refer to page
21. For the list with the short
commands, refer to page 236, does not apply
for this type of voice operation.
Equipped without voice activation system:
depending upon the equipment, the mobile
phone can be voice-operated as described
below.
The concept
> The mobile phone can be operated without
removing your hand from the steering
wheel.
> In many cases, the entry process is sup-
ported by means of announcements or
questions.
> {... } Verbal instructions to use with the voice
operation system.
> {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by
the voice operation system.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system
1. Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Say the command.
Finishing voice input
Press the button on the steering wheel
briefly
or
{Cancel} .
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Possible commands
Having possible commands read aloud
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Possible commands are read aloud.
Each digit can be spoken individually or com-
bined into a sequence to accelerate the entry
process.
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:
Example: dialing phone numbers
1. Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. {Dial number}
3. The system replies: {{Please say the
number }}
4. For example: {123 456 7890 }
5. The system replies: {{123 456 7890.
Continue? }}
6. {Dial }
System replies: {{Dialing number }}
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
The connection to the desired subscriber is
established.
Correcting phone number
Digit sequences can be de leted after the system
has repeated the digits. The command can be repeated as often as nec-
essary.
Deleting phone number
All digits entered up to this point are deleted.
Redialing
Voice phone book
Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it
may be necessary to create your own voice
phone book.
The entries must be entered by voice and are
independent of the mobile phone's memory. Up
to 50 entries can be set up.
Storing the entry
Deleting the entry
Deleting all entries
{
Help }.
{ Dial name } or {Name }.
1. {Dial number}.
2. Say the phone number.
3. {Dial }.
{ Correct number }.{Delete }.
{ Redial }.
1. {Save name }.
2. Say the name aloud. Do not exceed a
speaking duration of about 2 seconds.
3. Say the phone number after being
prompted to do so by the system.
4. {Save }.
1. {Delete name }.
2. Say the name when prompted.
3. Confirm prompt with {Yes }.
1. {Delete phonebook }.
The dialog for deleting phone book is
opened.
2. Confirm prompt with {Yes }.
3. Confirm repeated prompt with {Yes }.
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Reading and selecting the entries
Selecting an entry
Adjusting volume
Turn knob during announcement.
>The volume remains the same, even if the
volume of other audi o sources is changed.
> The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Do not use the voice oper ation system to initiate
an emergency call. In st ressful situations, the
voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele-
phone connection.
Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume,
emphasis and speed.
> Always say the commands in the language
of the system. The language for voice
operation system is preset and can not be
changed via the Control Display.
> Keep doors, windows, glass sunroof/
panoramic sunroof, or convertible top
closed to avoid noise interference.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Snap-in adapter
The concept
The snap-in adapter makes it possible to do the
following:
>Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect to the outside antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
General information
Detailed information on snap-in adapters that
compatibly support mobile phone functions can
be found at your MINI dealer.
Do not expose your mobile phone to extreme
ambient conditions, for example, very high tem-
peratures; otherwise, fu nctions on your mobile
phone may not work. Follow the operating
instructions for yo ur mobile phone.
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1.Press the button and remove the cover.
1.
{Read phonebook }.
The dialog for reading phone book is
opened.
2. {Dial number } when the desired entry is
read aloud.
1. {Dial name }.
2. Say the name when prompted.
3. Confirm prompt with {Yes }.
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2.Insert the snap-in adapter at the front,
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until
it clicks into place.
Inserting mobile phone
1. Depending on the mobile phone, it may be
necessary to remove the protective cap of
the antenna connector and from the USB
connection of the mobile phone.
2. Push the mobile phone with the buttons
facing upward toward the electrical connec-
tions and press down until it engages.
Removing mobile phone
Press the button and remove the mobile phone.
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Office
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 coun try version. This also
applies to safety relate d functions and systems.
Overview
General information
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text
messages and mobile phone e-mails can be
displayed using the Control Display if the mobile
phone compatibly supports these functions and
the required Bluetooth radio standards.
For information about which mobile phones and
functions are available, go to www.mini.com/
connectivity.
A limited number of compatible mobile phones
are available for Office.
Contents are only displayed completely when
the vehicle is stopped.
Only read access to the mobile phone is
possible.
Do not use Office while driving. Make
entries only when traffic and road condi-
tions permit; otherwise, you may endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users by being
distracted. <
Requirements
>A suitable mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle and connected. In some mobile
phones, the data access to the mobile
phone must be confirmed.
> Time zones, time, and date, refer to
page 64, are correctly adjusted on the
Control Display and on the mobile phone in order, for example, to correctly display
appointments.
Updating
Every time that the mobile phone is connected
to the vehicle, data ar
e updated. Appointments,
tasks, notes and reminders can be updated
separately.
1. "Office"
2. "Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks",
"Notes" or "Reminders"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Update data"
Data from the mobile phone are again trans-
ferred to the vehicle.
Current office
The number of unread messages and active
tasks as well as upcoming appointments are
displayed.
1."Office"
2. "Current office"
3. Select the desired entry to display details.
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Contacts
General information
Contacts can be created and edited. The con-
tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as
well if this function is supported by the mobile
phone. The addresses can be used as destina-
tions for navigation and the phone numbers can
be dialed.
Displaying contacts
1. "Office"
2. "Contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order.
Depending on the number of contacts, an A-Z
search is offered.
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts:
Dialing phone numbers
1. Select the desired contact.
2. Select phone number.
The connection is established.
Editing a contact
1.Select the desired contact.
2. "Edit contact"
3. Change the entry.
4. "Store contact in vehicle"
If a contact is changed, the changes are not
stored in the mobile phone. A copy of the entry
is stored in the vehicle, and only this copy is
displayed.
Selecting a contact as a destination
1. Select the desired contact.
2. Select address.
With contacts from the mobile phone, the
address must be compared with the naviga-
tion data stored in the vehicle. In this case:
Correct the address.
3. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destina-
tion"
Checking the address as a destination
An address that is to be used in route guidance
must correspond to the navigation data stored
SymbolStorage location
No symbol In the vehicle; the address has not been checked as a
destination.
In the vehicle; the address
has been checked as a
destination.
Mobile phone
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