USB BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2013 E93 Owner's Manual

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At a glanceiDrive
Status box symbols
The symbols are divided into separate groups.
Radio symbols
Telephone symbols
Entertainment symbols Other
With the Professional
navigation system:
Split screen
General information
Additional information, e.g. from the computer,
can be displayed on the right side of the split
screen.
This information remains visible on the split
screen even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split
screen on and off
1.Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting display
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.
SymbolMeaning
Traffic bulletins switched on
HD radio switched on
Satellite radio switched on
SymbolMeaning
Incoming or outgoing call
Missed call
Reception strength of mobile
phone network symbol flashing:
Network search
No mobile phone network available
Bluetooth switched on
Roaming active
Receiving text message, email
Checking SIM card
SIM card blocked
SIM card missing
Entering PIN
SymbolMeaning
CD/DVD player
Music collection
Gracenote® database
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
Music interface for smartphones
SymbolMeaning
Voice instructions are switched off
Querying current vehicle position

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ControlsPractical interior accessories
Coupe:
Roller sunblinds
Briefly press the button in the center console to
raise or lower the roller sunblind.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment comes on.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after
use. <
Closing
Fold the cover up.
Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the
integrated key of the re mote control, refer to
page 32.
Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the
outside, the glove comp artment is locked as
well.
USB interface for data transmission
Port for importing and exporting data on USB
devices, e.g. music collections, refer to
page 185.
Observe the following when connecting:
> Do not use force when plugging the
connector into the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard discs.
> Do not use the USB in terface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats
contains either a compartment or the cover
for the snap-in adapter, depending on the
equipment version.
Opening
Press the button, see arrow.

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Practical interior accessories
Controls
Adjustments
Slide the center armrest on the driver's side into
the desired position.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks
over the vehicle speakers:
>
AUX-IN port, refer to page 189.
> USB audio interface/extended connectivity
of the music player in the mobile phone,
refer to page 190.
Storage compartments inside
the vehicle
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
will find compartments beside the steering
column, in the front doors and in the center
console.
Nets are provided on the front-seat backrests.
Do not place unsecured objects in them;
otherwise, they could endanger the car's
occupants, e.g. in the event of braking or eva-
sive maneuvers. <
Do not place non-slip pads, e.g. anti-slip
mats, on the dashboard; the materials of
these pads may damage it. <
Storage compartments in the rear
console
Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver-
sion, the following storage compartments can
be found in the rear console:
> Storage tray
> Storage compartment with cover
> Cupholders
Coupe: clothes hooks
Press the upper edge to flip open.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do
not hang heavy objects from the hooks; other-
wise, they could endanger the car's occupants,
e.g. in case of heav y braking or sudden
swerving.<
Cupholders
Use lightweight and sh atterproof contain-
ers and do not transport hot beverages;
otherwise, there is an incr eased risk of injury in
the event of the accident. Do not force contain-
ers that are too large in to the cupholders; other-
wise, damage could result. <

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EntertainmentMusic collection
Music collection
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Storing music
The music tracks from CDs, DVDs and USB
devices can be stored in the music collection in
the vehicle and played from there.
> Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com-
pressed audio format when they are stored.
If available, information on the album, such
as the artist, is stored as well.
> CD/DVD or USB device with compressed
audio files: the entire content of the CD/
DVD or the USB device is stored in the vehi-
cle as an album. After storing, the tracks and
directories can be dele ted individually. Files
are only stored in the WMA, MP3, M4A, and
AAC formats.
Tracks with DRM copy protection can be
stored in the vehicle but cannot be played
back.
Regularly back up the music data; other-
wise, it could be lost if there is a fault on
the hard disc.<
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote®. Gracenote® is the industry
standard in music reco gnition technology and
related content delivery. For more information,
please visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2009
Gracenote. This product and service may prac- tice one or more of the
following U.S. Patents:
5.987.525, 6.061.680, 6.154.773, 6.161.132,
6.230.192, 6.230.207, 6.240.459 and
6.330.593 as well as other granted or pending
patents. Some services supplied under license
from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent:
6.304.523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trade-
marks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote"
logo are trademarks of Gracenote.Storing files from CDs/DVDs
CDs/DVDs can only be stored from the CD/DVD
player.
1. Insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD player.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "CD/DVD"
4. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD
player.
5. "Store in vehicle"
The music collection is displayed.
The tracks are stored and played back in
sequence from the music collection.
Observe the following during the storage
process:
Do not switch back to the CD/DVD player and
do not remove the CD/D VD from the CD/DVD
player; otherwise, the storage process will be
interrupted.

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Music collection
Entertainment
You can switch to the ot
her audio sources with-
out interrupting the st orage process. Tracks
from the current CD/DVD can also be called up,
if they have been stored already.
Interrupting storage
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. "Storing..."
4. "Cancel storing"
The storage process is interrupted and can be
continued at any time.
Continuing the storage process
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD
player.
4. "Continue storing"
The storing of the CD/DVD continues at the
beginning of the track at which storing was
interrupted.
Album information
During storage, information such as the name
of the artist is stored with the track, if this infor-
mation is available in th e vehicle database or on
the CD.
To update the database, contact your service
center.
Storing from a USB device
To store music, a suitable device must be
connected to the USB interface in the glove
compartment.
> Suitable devices: USB mass storage
devices, such as USB flash drives or MP3
players with a USB interface.
> Unsuitable devices: USB hard drive, USB
hubs, USB memory card readers with multi-
ple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone.
Music from Apple iPods/iPhones can be
played via the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
> File systems: popular file systems for USB
devices are supported. The format FAT 32
is recommended.
Music from a USB device can be stored
only via the USB interface in the glove
compartment. <
1. Connect the USB device to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "Music collection"
4. Open "Options".
5. "Music data import/export"
6. "Import music (USB)"
Playing music
Music search
All tracks for which additional information has
been stored can be accessed by the music
search. Tracks without additional information
can be called up via the corresponding album.

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EntertainmentMusic collection
Deleting a track and directory
A track cannot be delete d while it is being
played.
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from
it is being played.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the directory or track.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete folder" or "Delete track".
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music
collection.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Free memory"
Music collection
Backing up the music collection
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB medium. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
Therefore, it is best to perform the backup
during a long trip.
1. Start the engine.
2. Connect the USB medium to the USB inter-
face in the glove co mpartment, refer to
page 124.
3. "CD/Multimedia"
4. "Music collection"
5. Open "Options". 6.
"Music data import/export"
7. "Backup music on USB"
Restoring the music collection in the
vehicle
When storing from the USB device, the
music collection existing in the vehicle is
replaced. <
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Music data import/export"
5. "Restore music from USB"
Deleting the music collection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete music collection"

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External devices
Entertainment
External devices
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun
try version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
AUX-IN port
Overview
> It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.
MP3 players. Sound is output over the
vehicle speakers.
> Recommended settings: mid-level tone and
volume settings on th e audio device. Tone
may depend on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm The AUX-In connection is in the center armrest.
Connect the headphone connection or line-out
connection of the device to the jack plug.
Playback
1.
Connect the audio device, switch it on, and
using the audio device, select a track.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "External devices" if applicable
4. "AUX front"
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the ot her audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting volume
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume"
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and then press the controller.
SymbolMeaning
AUX-In connection
USB audio interface
Music interface for smartphones
Bluetooth audio

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EntertainmentExternal devices
USB audio interface/Music
interface for smartphones
Overview
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is
output over the vehicle speakers.
Options for connecting external
devices
> Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e. g. MP3 player,
USB flash drive, or mobile phones that are
supported by the USB audio interface.
> Connection via snap-in adapter if the vehi-
cle is equipped with a music interface for
smartphones: Apple iPhone or mobile
phones.
Playback may only be possible when no
device is connected to the AUX-IN port.
Because of the large number of audio devices
available on the market, an operation via the
vehicle cannot be guaranteed for every audio
device/mobile phone.
Ask your BMW center for suitable audio
devices/mobile phones.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup-
ported. The format FAT 32 is recommended.
Audio files
Playback of standard audio files is possible:
> MP3
> WMA
> WAV (PCM)
> AAC, M4A
> Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS
Connection via the USB audio interface
Lift up the center armrest.
1AUX-IN port for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2 USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
Use a flexible adapter cable for the connection.
Connect the Apple iPod /iPhone to the USB
interface 2.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is
supported by the USB audio interface.
USB device
To protect the USB interface and USB device
from mechanical damage, connect them with a
flexible adapter cable.
Connect the USB device to the USB interface 2.
After initial connection
Information about all tracks, e.g. artist or music
style and the playlists are imported into the
vehicle. It can take some time, depending on
the USB device and the number of tracks.
During transmission, the tracks can be
accessed via the file directory.
Number of tracks
The data from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 36,000 tracks can be stored in the
vehicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more
than 36,000 tracks are stored, then the data of
existing tracks may be deleted.

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External devices
Entertainment
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
Playback
1.
"CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
Playback begins with the first track.
The CD cover that belong s to the track appears
on the Control Display, possibly after a few
seconds.
Track search
Selection is possible via:
> Playback lists
> Information: music style, artist; if applicable,
composer, album, track.
> Additionally for USB devices: file directory;
if applicable, composer.
Track titles are displayed if they have been
stored in the Latin alphabet.
Starting the track search
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Search"
5. Select desired category, e.g. "Genre",
"Artist". All entries are displayed in a list.
>
Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired input. When a letter is entered,
the results are filtered using this letter as
the first letter. If multiple letters are
entered, all results that contain that
sequence are displayed.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
6. Select additional categories if desired.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist
are to be displayed, call up that artist only.
All of the tracks by that artist are then
displayed.
7. "Start play"
Restarting a track search
"New search"
Playback lists
To open playback lists.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Playlists"
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Current playback"

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EntertainmentExternal devices
Random play sequence
The current list of tracks is played in random
sequence.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Video playback
Overview
Video playback possible via snap-in adapter.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is
output over the vehicle speakers.
Playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and in some
market-specific versions, only with the parking
brake engaged or the selector lever of the auto-
matic transmission is in the park position.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
4. "Video"
5. Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
6. Select the desired video file to begin
playback.
Video menu Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme
environmental conditions, e.g. very high tem-
peratures, refer to the operating instructions of
the audio device.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,
proper playback cannot always be ensured.
Information on connection
>
The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 500 mA if supported
by the device. For this reason, do not con-
nect the device to a charging socket in the
vehicle; otherwise, it may not be possible to
ensure proper playback.
> Do not use force when plugging the
connector into th e USB interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard drives.
> Do not use the USB audio interface to
recharge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
Overview
>It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music
files from external devices, e.g. audio
devices or mobile phones.
Using a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 190.
> Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
> Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
> The volume of the so und output depends
on the device. If necessary, change the
volume setting on the device.
> Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
SymbolFormat
Next video file
Previous video file
It may be necessary to click the
symbol twice in order to play the
previous video file.

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