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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 mobile phone 
are transferred to the vehicle, depending on the 
mobile phone. In some cases, only numbers 
that were dialed from the vehicle are displayed.
The last 20 phone numbers dialed are dis-
played. The sorting of the phone numbers 
depends on the mobile phone.
Dialing the number via iDrive
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 contact if necessary.
5. Select the type of number: "Home", 
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other".
6. Complete the entries if necessary.
7. "Store contact"
Received calls
Displaying calls
The list of received calls in the mobile phone is 
transferred into the vehi cle, depending on the 
mobile phone. In some  cases, only calls that 
were received in the vehicle are displayed.
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.
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".
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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 contact if necessary.
5. Select the type of number: "Home", 
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other".
6. Complete the entr ies if necessary.
7. "Store contact"
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 in itiated from outside the 
Bluetooth range of the vehicle 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 th at appear on the dis-
play of the mobile phon e, 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 continued 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
With voice activation system:
Operation, refer to page 27.
Without voice acti vation system:
Depending upon the equipment, the mobile 
phone can be voice-operated as described 
below.
The list of short commands in the Owner's 
Manual does not apply to  this type of voice 
operation.
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.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system
1. Press the  button on the steering wheel.
2. Say the command.
Finishing voice input
Press the  button on  the steering wheel
or
Possible commands
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands 
that must be spoken word for word.
Possible commands are read aloud.
Digits from zero to nine are recognized. {
Cancel }.
{ Help }.
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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. Press the  button on the steering wheel.
2. {Dial number }
The system replies:  {{Please say the 
number }}.
3. For example: { 123 456 7890}
The system replies:  {{123 456 7890. 
Continue? }}.
4. {Dial }
The system replies:  {{Dialing number }}.
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
The connection to the desired subscriber is 
established.
Correcting phone number
Digit sequences can be deleted after the 
system has repeated the digits.
The command can be repeated as often as 
necessary.
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 using voice com-
mands and are separate from the memory in the 
mobile phone. Up to 50 entries can be set up.
Storing the entry
Deleting the entry
Deleting all entries
Reading and selecting the entries
Selecting an entry
{Select 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 number }.
1. {Delete name }.
2. Say the name when prompted.
3. Confirm request:  {Yes }
1. {Delete phonebook }.
The dialog for deleting phone book is 
opened.
2. Confirm request:  {Yes }
3. Confirm request again: { Yes}
1. {Read phonebook }.
The dialog for reading phone book is 
opened.
2. {Dial number }, when the desired entry 
is read aloud.
1. {Select name }.
2. Say the name when prompted.
3. Confirm request:  {Yes }
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Adjusting volume
Turn knob during announcement.
>
The volume remains the same, even if the 
volume of other audio sources is changed.
> The volume is stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
Notes
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice operation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call.  In stressful situations, 
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can 
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele-
phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 250, 
in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.
Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, nu mbers and letters 
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
> Always say the commands in the language 
of the system. The language of the voice 
operation of the mobile phone is preset and 
cannot be changed via the Control Display.
> Keep the doors, windows, glass roof, and 
convertible top closed  to prevent interfer-
ence from outside noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking.
Snap-in adapter
General information
Detailed information on snap-in adapters that 
compatibly support mobile phone functions can 
be found at your BMW center.
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 instru ctions of the mobile 
phone.
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1. Press the button and remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, 
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until 
it clicks into place.
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Inserting mobile phone
1.Depending on the mobile phone, it may be 
necessary to remove th e 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 related 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 func-
tions and the required Bluetooth radio stan-
dards.
For information about which mobile phones and 
functions support the functions of Office, go to 
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
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 tr affic 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 acce ss to the mobile 
phone must be confirmed. >
Time zone, time, and  date, refer to page82, 
are correctly set on the Control Display and 
on the mobile phone in order, for example, 
to correctly display appointments.
> Office is activate d, refer to page189.
Updating
Every time that the mob ile phone is connected 
to the vehicle, data are 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 
transferred 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. Selecting 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 entries.
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 des-
tination"
Checking the address as a destination
An address that is to be used in route guidance 
must correspond to the  navigation data stored 
in the vehicle. The address can be checked to 
ensure this.
1. Select the desired contact and highlight the 
address.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Check as destination"
4. Correct and store the address, if necessary.
SymbolStorage location
No symbol In the vehicle; the address has  not been checked as a destina-
tion.
In the vehicle; the address has 
been checked as a destination.
Mobile phone
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If the address is corrected and stored, then a 
copy is established in 
the vehicle. The address 
is not changed on the mobile phone.
New contact
A contact can be associated with up to 8 phone 
numbers, 2 addresses, 3 email addresses, and 
one Internet address.
1. "Office"
2. "Contacts"
3. Open "Options".
4. "New contact"
5. If input boxes are already filled with previous 
entries: "Delete input fields"
6. To fill in the entry fields: select the symbol 
next to the entry field.
7. Enter text and assign a contact type.
8. When equipped with a navigation system: 
enter address. It is only possible to enter 
addresses that are contained in the naviga-
tion data stored in th e vehicle. This ensures 
that route guidance is possible for all 
addresses.
9. "Accept address" if necessary
10. "Store contact in vehicle"
Contact types
Phone numbers and addresses can be 
assigned various contact types.
Defining a home address
It is possible to store a home address. It is listed 
at the beginning of the contacts.
1."Home"
2. Create a contact.
3. "Store contact in vehicle"
Selecting name sorting
Names can be displayed in different orders.
1."Office"
2. "Contacts"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display: last, first name " or "Display: first, 
last name"
Depending on how the contacts are stored in 
your mobile phone, the sorting of names can 
differ from the sorting selected.
Displaying contact pictures
Pictures stored with contacts are stored in the 
vehicle when the mobile phone is connected to 
the vehicle. The mobile phone must support 
this function.
1. "Office"
2. "Contacts"
3. Open "Options".
SymbolMeaning
Private phone number
Business phone number
Mobile phone number
Other phone number
Private address
Business address
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