2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 171

Telephoning Changing between mobile phone and handsfree system From mobile phone to handsfree system You can continue calls begun outside the Bluetooth range of the vehicle via the handsfree system when the motor is running or the ignition is switched on. Depending on your mobile phone, the system automatically switches over to the handsfree mode. For mobile phones that do not automatically switch over to the handsfree mode: > You may also be able to continue the conversation via the handsfree system, depending on the mobile phone used. Follow the instructions displayed on the mobile phone display, refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone. > Press the button above the storage compartment. Switching over may take several seconds. Symbols in Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the system. Voice commands Activating system 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. An acoustic signal indicates that you can say commands. 2. Say the command. The text or numbers that the voice command system has registered will appear on the Control Display. Ending/canceling operation by voice Press the or button on the steering wheel {Cancel}. In dialogs where text is spoken, not a command, e.g. a name, canceling is only possible using the button on the steering wheel. From handsfree system to mobile phone When you telephone via the handsfree system, you can also continue the call via the mobile phone if necessary, depending on the mobile phone model. Follow the instructions displayed on the mobile phone display, refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone. Having possible commands read aloud The system understands default commands that must be spoken word for word. You can have the system read aloud the possible commands at any point: {Help}. Using alternative commands 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 assisted by announcements and questions in many cases. The same prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply, refer to page 166. 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. 170 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG