2007 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 27
2007 BMW 7 Series Manual
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Adjusting volume You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the voice command system: > Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambient noise. > Avoid other sources of noise in the vehicle while speaking, and ask other vehicle occupants to refrain from talking while you are using the system. > The hands-free microphone is aimed toward the driver. This means that the system might not be able to register the voices of other vehicle occupants properly. Turn the knob during an instruction/announcement to select the desired volume. Instructions/announcements from the voice command system will continue at this volume level, even if the other audio sources are set to minimum volume. The volume setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. The notepad Recording a note {Record note}. You can store roughly ten minutes of spoken text, either as a single entry or as multiple entries of any desired length. To stop recording: Press the button longer. When recording a note, the voice command system does not hear the command {Cancel} or {Exit}. The text checking function for command words is deactivated in this case so that you can speak any desired text for your notes. This feature saves you from having to concentrate on avoiding any command words.< Notes Do not use the voice command system to make emergency calls. Your voice and habitual tone could be affected by stressful situations, as a result of which the process of establishing the telephone connection could be unnecessarily delayed. Instead, use the emergency call button near the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 219.< Listening to a notepad entry To listen to recorded notepad entries: 1. {Read out}. Approximately the first 3 seconds of the first note are read aloud. 2. After the request {{Record note, read out note, delete note.}} select the desired function. > To listen to the entire note: {Read out}. > To listen to the next note: {Next}. > To listen to the note again: {Back} or {Repeat}. 25 Environmental conditions The voice command system uses a special hands-free microphone located in the front of your vehicle's headliner. Although the system is designed to filter out ambient noise, you can help ensure that your commands will be understood by observing the following instructions: > Speak smoothly and clearly, at a normal volume. Avoid excessive emphasis and pauses. > Do not speak while the voice command system is itself speaking. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 316 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance