2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 207

For mobile phones that do not automatically change over to the hands-free mode: Depending on the mobile phone model used, the conversation can be continued via the hands-free system if necessary. Refer to the display on your mobile phone and/or your mobile phone's operating instructions. Voice commands Activating system 1. Briefly press the button on the steering wheel. An acoustic signal indicates that you can say commands. 2. Say the command. From hands-free system to mobile phone When you telephone via the hands-free system, you can also continue the call via the mobile phone if necessary, depending on the mobile phone model. Act according to what is shown on the mobile phone display, refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone. As an alternative, you can deactivate the Bluetooth link. Depending on your mobile phone model, poor reception of the wireless communications network can result in the system changing from the hands-free system to the mobile phone. Ending/canceling operation by voice Press the or button on the steering wheel In dialogs where text is spoken, not a command, e.g. a name, canceling is only possible using the button on the steering wheel. Having possible commands read aloud Navigation Reference Mobility 205 Communications Entertainment The system understands default commands that must be spoken word for word. You can have the possible commands spoken by the system at any point: {Help}. Operation by voice* The concept You can operate your mobile phone without having to remove your hands from the steering wheel. When making your entries, you will be supported by announcements or questions in many cases. The same prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply, refer to page 200. Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function, e.g.: {Dial name} or {Name}. The system recognizes digits from zero to nine. You can say each digit individually or group them into a sequence to accelerate the input. Example: Dialing phone numbers To start the dialog: Press the You say button on the steering wheel. The voice control answers {Dial number} e.g. {123 456 7890} {{Please say the number}} Depending on equipment: {{123 456 7890. Continue?}} or {{123 456 7890. And next?}} {{Dialing number}} {Dial} Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips {Cancel}. Controls At a glance