2016 BMW 7 SERIES Control

▷To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
Using interactive map and Internet
Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the
navigation system and Internet sites.
FunctionControlsMove interactive map or
Internet sites.Swipe in the ap‐
propriate direc‐
tion.Enlarge/shrink interactive
map or Internet sites.Drag in or out on
the touchpad with
fingers.Display the menu or
open a link in the Inter‐
net.Tap once.
Changing settings
You may change control display settings via
touchpad. Slide left or right accordingly.
Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the on-board comupter.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press button.2.Move the controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.3.Press the controller.4.Select desired setting.
Specifying the number of displays
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
1.Move the controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.2.Press the controller.3."Personalize menu"4.Select desired setting.5.Move the controller to the left.
Status information
Status field The following information is displayed in the
status field:
▷Messages.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Current entertainment source.▷Time.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
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Telephone symbolsSymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Message received. Reminder. Sending not possible. Contacts are imported.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. AUX-IN port.
AUX-IN port in the front or in the
rear. Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface. Online Entertainment. WLAN. iPod.Additional symbolsSymbolMeaning Check Control message. Spoken instructions are turned off. Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Saving a function
1.Select function via iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
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BMW gesture controlVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept
Several iDrive functions can be operated using
BMW gesture control.
OverviewThe gestures are captured by a camera in the
roofliner.
Perform gestures underneath the interior mir‐
ror.
Activation/deactivation
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Gestures"4."Gesture control"
Adjusting
▷"Display tips": the possible gesture is
shown on the Control Display.▷"Audio feedback": an acoustic signal is
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Possible gestures
GestureControlsFunctionMove index finger forward and backward in the direction
of the screen.Accept call.
Confirm Check Con‐
trol message.Swipe with the hand across the width of the Control Dis‐
play in the direction of the front-passenger side.Reject call.
Close popup.Slowly move forearm in a circular pattern with the index
finger stretched out forward.
Gestures are detected after one circular motion.Increasing the vol‐
ume.Slowly move forearm in a circular pattern with the index
finger stretched out forward.
Gestures are detected after one circular motion.Reducing the volume.Pinch with thumb and index finger and move hand hori‐
zontally to the right or left.Surround View: turn
camera view.Move stretched out index and middle finger forward.Individually assigna‐
ble gesture.Execute gestures clearly.
The gestures can also be executed on the
front-passenger side.Assigning gesture individually
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System limits
Gesture recognition by the camera can be dis‐
turbed by the following circumstances:▷The camera objective is covered.▷The camera objective is contaminated.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to
page 294.▷The gesture is executed outside of the de‐
tection range.▷The gesture can only be executed while
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Voice activation systemVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept▷Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice com‐
mands via the voice activation system. The
system supports you with announcements
during input.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the
voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation
system.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Set the language, refer to page 38.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system1. Press button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
A command that is recognized by the voice
activation system is announced and dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster
indicates that the voice activation sys‐
tem is active.
If no other commands are available, use func‐
tion via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steer‐
ing wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands Most menu items on the Control Display can
be voiced as commands.
Commends from other menus can also be
spoken.
You may select lists such as phone lists via
voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐
actly as they show in the respective list.
Displaying possible commands Displayed in the top area of the Control Display
are:
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▷Status of the voice recognition.▷Status of the encrypted connection.
Help on the voice activation system
▷To have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.▷Have information about the principle of op‐
eration for the voice activation system be
announced: ›General information on voice
control‹.▷Announce help for the current
menu: ›Help‹.
One example: open the tone
settings
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Media and radio‹4.›Tone‹
Adjusting
Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Speech mode:"5.Select desired setting.Selecting the input language For some languages, the input language can
be selected.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Voice control:"5.Select desired setting.
Activating encrypted connection
By activating an encrypted connection, the
quality of voice recognition will be improved.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Speech recognition via server"
Encrypted connection active.
Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the drive profile
currently used.
Information on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 286, close to the interior mirror.
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BMW Touch CommandVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW Touch Command The concept
Important functions of the vehicle can be used
via BMW Touch Command.▷Seat adjustments for front passenger seat
and seats in the rear.▷Climate control in the rear.▷Sun protection.▷Ambient light.▷Ambient light accent.▷Bowers & Wilkins loudspeaker lighting.▷Audio sources front.▷Rear entertainment.▷Some functions of the telephone in the
rear.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, BMW
Touch Command is located in the rear console
or in the center armrest in the rear.
Control elements at a glance
Control elements1BMW Touch Command2Switching on/off3Removing
Tray
The tray in the center armrest in the rear has
the following functions:
▷Storage and locking.▷Recharge the battery.
Insert BMW Touch Command into the tray
with the screen facing upward to ensure
proper locking. To charge the battery, insert
BMW Touch Command with the multifunction
socket to the left.
Buttons on the BMW Touch Command
Press but‐
tonFunctionDisplay list of last used applica‐
tions.Display BMW application, press
button twice as needed.Back.Seite 36At a glanceBMW Touch Command36
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