2008 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 184

Telephoning > Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from the list of accepted calls > Ending a call When the ignition and radio readiness are switched off, e.g. after taking the remote control out of the ignition switch, you can continue an ongoing call via the hands-free system for no more than 25 minutes. 1. Press the menu. button to call up the start Voice quality If the person you are talking to is having difficulties understanding you, this may be due to excessive background noise. The full mobile phone preparation package can compensate for these noises to a certain extent. To optimize voice quality during a call, we recommend that you: > Reduce background noise, e.g. by closing the windows, reducing air flow from the automatic climate control or by pointing the open front air vents downward > Reduce the volume of the hands-free system 2. Move the controller forwards to call up "Communication". Receiving calls If you have the phone number of the caller stored in the phone book and the phone number has been transmitted, the name of the entry is displayed. Accepting a call Press the button on the steering wheel. Alternatively: "Accept" is selected. Press the controller. Requirements > The mobile phone's pairing data are stored by the vehicle and the mobile phone is operational. > The engine is running or the ignition is switched on. > The mobile phone is recognized by the vehicle. Calling up communication Many of the functions described below are controlled using the "Communication" menu. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. Rejecting a call Select "Reject" and press the controller. The caller is diverted to your mailbox if it has been activated. 182 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG