2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 219

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 handsfree system when the engine 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: > Depending on the mobile phone model used, the conversation can be continued via the hands-free system if necessary. Act according to what is shown on the mobile phone display, refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone. > Press the compartment. button above the storage The same prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply, refer to page 212. Symbols in Owner's Manual {...}Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the system. Voice commands Activating system 1. Briefly press the wheel. button on the steering An acoustic signal indicates that you can say commands. 2. Say the command. Ending/canceling operation by voice Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment 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. 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 changing from the hands-free system to the mobile phone. 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. 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. 217 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance