2008 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 189
2008 BMW M6 Manual
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Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system From mobile phone to hands-free system* You can continue calls begun outside the Bluetooth range of the vehicle via the hands-free system when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Depending on your mobile phone, the system automatically switches over to the hands-free mode. For mobile phones that do not automatically switch over to the hands-free mode: > Depending on the mobile phone model used, the conversation can be continued via the hands-free system if necessary. 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. 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 supported by announcements or questions in many cases. The same prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply, refer to page 182. Voice commands Activating system 1. Briefly press the button on the steering wheel. An acoustic signal indicates that you can say commands. 2. Say the command. Driving tips Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Ending/canceling operation by voice Press the or button on the steering wheel From hands-free system to mobile phone When you telephone via the hands-free system, you can also continue the call via the mobile phone if necessary, depending on the mobile phone model. Act according to what is shown on the mobile phone display, refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone. As an alternative, you can deactivate the Bluetooth link. Depending on your mobile phone model, poor reception of the wireless communications network can result in the system switching from the hands-free system to the mobile phone. {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. Having possible commands read aloud The system understands default commands that must be spoken word for word. You can have the possible commands spoken by the system at any point: {Help}. Using alternative commands 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. 187 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Controls At a glance