2010 BMW 328 Owner's Manual - Page 133

> Spell the entry if the language region and the system language differ. > Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exaggerating the pronunciation and inserting lengthy pauses between the letters. Entering an address* 1. Press the > Select a symbol and "Start guidance", if necessary. button on the steering wheel. 2. {Enter address} 3. Wait for a request from the system. 4. Say the town or city, street and house number in a single sentence. 5. Continue making the entry as prompted by the system. 6. If necessary, individually name the separate components of the address, e.g. the town/ city. Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips > "Exit interactive map" > Map view > "Display destination" The map section around the destination is displayed. > "Display current location" The map section around your current location is displayed. > "Find points of interest", refer to page 128. Entering a town/city The town/city can be spelled or entered as a complete word*. The methods of entry depend on the navigation data in use and the country and language settings.< 1. {City} or {Spell city} 2. Wait for the system to prompt you for the town/city. 3. Say the name of the town/city, or name at least the first three letters. Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cities may be suggested. 4. Select a location: > To select a recommended town/city: {Yes} > To select other town/city: {New entry} > To select an entry: e.g. {Entry 2} > To spell an entry: {Spell city} Identical-sounding towns/cities that cannot be distinguished by the system are compiled in a separate list and shown as a town/ city followed by three dots. Entering a destination by voice commands* General information You can enter a desired destination via the voice activation system. During the destination input, you can switch between voice entry and entry via iDrive at any time. To do so, reactivate the voice activation system if necessary. You can have the possible commands read aloud via {Voice commands}.< Saying the entries > Countries, towns and cities, streets and intersections can be said as whole words or spelled in the system language, refer to page 79. Example: to enter a destination in a US state as a complete word, the system language must be English. > The town/city, street and house number can be said as a single sentence.* 131 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance