2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 169

3. Select the symbol. The name of the audio device may appear. All entries are displayed in a list. The "A-Z search" is available depending on the number of entries. > Open "A-Z search" and enter the desired entry. > Select the desired entry from the list. The tracks found are listed. Not all categories need to be selected. For example, to search for all tracks by a certain artist, call up that artist only. All of the tracks by that artist are then displayed. 6. "Start play" 5. Select additional categories if desired. Restarting a track search "New search" Information about the track If information about a track has been stored, it is displayed automatically: > Artist > Album title > Number of tracks > Track file name You can play the tracks in the selected list in random order, e.g. all tracks of a single artist. 1. Open "Options". 2. "Random" Track search You can call up the tracks using the playlists and information. With USB devices you can also call up tracks using the file directory. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "External devices" 3. Select the symbol. The name of the audio device may appear. Fast forward/reverse Press and hold the button for the corresponding direction. Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme environmental conditions, e.g. very high temperatures, refer to the operating instructions of the audio device. Otherwise the audio device may become damaged, which could compromise safety while driving.< Depending on the configuration of the audio files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 KBit/s, the files may not play back correctly in every case. 4. Select the desired category, "Genre", "Artist". Notes on connecting Reference > The USB-audio interface acts as the power supply to the connected audio devices, pro167 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Random play sequence Driving tips If, for example, an iPhone is connected to the USB interface at the same time that an audio device is connected to the AUX-IN port, the audio signal of the AUX-IN port is played. Controls At a glance