phone BMW 750I 2006 User Guide

Voice command system
24 numerous options are often available, such as
{Scale 100 miles} instead of {Scale}.
Short commands
In the {Main menu} level, you can run certain
functions directly with brief commands, refer to
page222, without having to open an equipment
level first.
For example, if you want to dial a phone num-
ber, you do not have to say
instead, you can just say
Representation in Owner's Manual
Special commands are available for specific
systems. In this Owner's Manual you will find
these commands in the sections describing the
individual systems.
Displays on Info Display
The Info Display shows you what the voice
command system has understood in line 2,
while also indicating which voice command or
question is currently active in line1.
In addition, any error messages are also dis-
played.
Changing map scale for navigation: an example
Starting the dialog
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel. {Telephone}
1. {Dial number}.
2.Enter the phone number.
Operation with the voice command system
is always indicated with this symbol.
You sayThe voice command system repliesShown on Info Display
"SVS active"
{Change scale}{{Please enter the desired scale}}"scale?
change scale"
{Scale 400 feet}"ok
400 ft"

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Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the voice command system:
Turn the knob during an instruction/announce-
ment 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.
Notes
Do not use the voice command system to
make emergency calls. Your voice and
habitual tone could be affected by stressful sit-
uations, as a result of which the process of
establishing the telephone connection could be
unnecessarily delayed. Instead, use the emer-
gency call button near the interior rearview mir-
ror, refer to page178.<
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 under-
stood by observing the following instructions:
>Speak smoothly and clearly, at a normal vol-
ume. Avoid excessive emphasis and
pauses.
>Do not speak while the voice command sys-
tem is itself speaking.>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof
closed to prevent interference from ambi-
ent noise.
>Avoid other sources of noise in the vehicle
while speaking, and ask other vehicle occu-
pants to refrain from talking while you are
using the system.
>The hands-free microphone is aimed
toward the driver. This means that the sys-
tem might not be able to register the voices
of other vehicle occupants properly.
The notepad
Recording a 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:
Maintain pressure on the button for several
seconds.
When recording a note, the voice com-
mand system does not hear the com-
mand {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 hav-
ing to concentrate on avoiding any command
words.<
Listening to a notepad entry
To listen to recorded notepad entries:
{Record note}.
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}.

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Adapter for spare key
You will need the adapter to activate the ignition
and to start the vehicle with the spare key.
Take the adapter from the onboard tool kit, refer
to page207.
Press lock button1, slide the cover open and
insert the spare key2 into the adapter. Close
the cover and insert the adapter in the ignition
lock.
Key Memory
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW
individually according to your preferences. Key
Memory ensures that most of these settings are
stored for the remote control currently in use
without you having to do anything. When the
vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding remote
control is detected and the settings stored for it
are called up and carried out.
This means that your BMW will return to your
personal settings even if it has in the meantime
been driven by another person with his/her own
remote control and settings. The individual set-
tings are stored for a maximum of four remote
controls.
Key Memory
>Personal settings for driver's seat, outside
rearview mirrors, and steering wheel posi-
tion, refer to page46.
>Personal temperature distribution for seat
heating
*, refer to page49.
>Personal setting for the programmable but-
ton on the steering wheel, refer to page52.
>Personal setting of PDC Park Distance
Control
*, refer to page86.
>Air distribution, temperature, and intensity
of the Automatic climate control, refer to
page105.
>Settings for the displays on the Control Dis-
play:
>Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance traveled, distances to go, tem-
perature, and pressure, refer to page84.
>Language on Control Display, refer to
page84.
>Display format of date and time, refer to
page84.
>Brightness of Control Display, refer to
page85.
>Personal settings for volume and tone of
the Entertainment sound output, refer to
page153.
>Personal settings for the stored stations of
the radio, refer to page158.
>Personal setting for the volume of the
hands-free telephone operation, refer to
page177.

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>in dense fog, heavy rain or snowfall
>when displaying very hot objects such as
transformers, car exhausts etc.
>when the image briefly freezes during nor-
mal system adjustment.
BMW Night Vision's potential benefits
can be limited by the driving style of the
driver, the size and relative temperature of the
detected objects, dirt or contamination on the
camera lens, adverse weather like snow, rain or
fog, and other factors not mentioned here. It will
always be the driver's responsibility to drive at a
speed and in a manner that recognizes potential
hazards and to adjust accordingly.
BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replace-
ment for driver responsibility or for adapting to
the visibility conditions and the traffic situation.
The forward view illuminated by the headlamps
must always be the basis for making safe driv-
ing decisions; otherwise, a safety risk will
result.<
Activating BMW Night Vision
1.Turn the light switch to position2 or3, refer
to page99.
2.Briefly press the button with the low beams
switched on.
The image will be displayed on the Control Dis-
play after a few seconds. Depending on the last
mode selected, either the normal or full screen
image will be displayed.Due to the system's need to adjust periodically,
a still image is displayed at certain intervals for
fractions of a second. This is normal and not an
indication of a problem.
To prevent driving without headlamps, at a
speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and
when dark, the thermal image on the Control
Display is only shown when the low beams are
on.
BMW Night Vision is not available on the
rear screen. When the system is active,
neither the navigation system nor BMW Assist
can be started from the rear screen. >Press the button.
>Press the button.
>Make a selection with the controller, i. e.:
change the radio station or make a phone
call. For iDrive details, refer to page16.
Selecting settings
1.Activate BMW Night Vision.
2.Press the controller to display the menu
items.

Practical interior accessories
114 A removable coin holder is provided in the front
of the compartment. Briefly press to open.
The mat inside the compartment can be
removed for cleaning.
Depending upon your equipment package, any
of the following may be located in the storage
compartment:
>Removable CD holder
*
>Folding, removable storage compartment*,
e.g. for glasses or mobile phone
>Folding, removable waste receptacle
*.
Locking storage compartment
You can use the key to lock the storage com-
partment in the armrest.
For example, at a hotel you want to lock
the luggage compartment lid separately,
refer to page35. Then lock the armrest storage
compartment and hand over only the remote
control without the key, refer to page30. This
prevents unauthorized access to the armrest
storage compartment and the luggage com-
partment.<
Ventilating storage compartment
You can use the knurled wheel in the storage
compartment to open and close the vent.
Depending on the automatic climate con-
trol setting, the temperature in the stor-
age compartment may be higher than in the rest
of the passenger compartment. Close the vent
as required.<
The temperature in the storage compartment
depends on the setting for the upper body area,
refer to page105.
Center armrest, rear
Before folding down the armrest, adjust
the head restraint to its lowest position,
refer to page47.<
To open the storage compartment:
Press the button in the handle recess and fold
up the cover.
Rear comfort seat*
Before folding down the armrest, adjust
the head restraint to its lowest position,
refer to page47.<
To open the storage compartment:
Press the button and fold up the cover.

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Breaking-in
Moving parts need time to adjust to one
another. To ensure that your vehicle continues
to furnish optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing information.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive with changing engine and vehicle speeds,
but do not exceed:
4500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors.
Following component replacements
Follow the break-in sequence again if compo-
nents addressed above must be replaced again
during subsequent driving.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid is completely
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate into the passenger compartment.<
If special circumstances should make it abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the
luggage compartment lid open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2.Adjust the automatic climate control's
blower to supply a high rate of airflow, refer
to page106.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed adja-
cent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle, and park-
ing, take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, accompa-
nied by the risk of serious property damage and
personal injury.<
Mobile communications devices in
vehicle
BMW does not recommend using mobile
communications devices, e.g. mobile
phones, inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communications
device can affect each other. In addition, there
is no assurance that the radiation which results
during transmission will be discharged from the
vehicle interior.<

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Switching on/off
In order to switch the Entertainment sound out-
put on/off: press the knob.
The unit will activate the last audio source
selected, radio or CD.
Using the voice command system:
Using with ignition off
The audio and video functions remain available
for use for a period of approx. 30 minutes after
you switch off the ignition.
Switch the sound output back on to enjoy this
function.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob to the desired volume level.
The sound system automatically reverts
to its mute mode whenever you initiate or
accept a phone call.<
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tone control
You can change various tone settings, e.g. tre-
ble and bass or the speed-dependent volume
control. The tone settings are set globally for all
of the audio sources.
The speakers and headphones in the rear can
be adjusted separately. The sound settings of
the headphones are made on the rear seat
screen with the headphones connected. Only
treble, bass and balance can be adjusted.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tone adjustment
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "Tone" and press the controller.
4.Select desired tone settings.
Treble and bass
1.Select "Treble" or "Bass" and press the
controller. {Radio} or {Audio off}.

Radio
160 4.Select "Channels" and press the controller.
The channels that can be received are
shown in the list.
5.Select channel and press the controller.
A phone number and the electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
The electronic serial number is
required to enable or disable.<
6.Dial the displayed telephone number to
have the channel enabled or disabled.
During the enabling or disabling process,
leave the ignition switched on.
These channels are enabled.
Channel selection
Using buttons in center console
Press the button for the corresponding
direction until you reach the next station.
Using the voice command system:
Using iDrive
1.Select "SAT" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
>"Channels":
All channels are displayed.
>"Categories":
All channels are displayed, sorted
according to categories.
>"Presets":
Up to twelve channels that you have pre-
viously stored are displayed.3.Select channel and press the controller.
Using the voice command system:
Select a stored channel:
Displaying additional information
Select the channel currently being played and
press the controller.
The name of the station, the name of the artist,
and the title of the track are displayed.
Notes
If no signal can be received for more than 4 sec-
onds, a message is displayed on the Control
Display.
Reception may not be possible for certain
reasons, e.g. environmental influences or
topographical conditions. The satellite radio
has no influence on this.
The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages, next to tall buildings, 1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Previous station} or {Next station}
{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
>{Previous station} or {Next station}
>{Previous} or {Next}.
1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Station 1...12}.

Telephone overview
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Telephone overview
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a mobile phone
preparation package. After a suitable mobile
phone has been logged onto the vehicle once,
you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive,
via the buttons on the steering wheel, via the
phone keypad and by voice.
A mobile phone that has been logged on once is
automatically detected again with the engine
running or the ignition switched on as soon as
it is in the vehicle interior. The logon data of up
to four mobile phones can be stored simulta-
neously. If several mobile phones are detected
simultaneously, the mobile phone logged on
most recently can be operated via the vehicle.
Using a phone in your vehicle
Using snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a mobile phone
cradle, enables the battery to be charged and
the mobile phone to be connected to the exter-
nal antenna of your vehicle. This assures better
network reception and uniform sound quality.
Ask your BMW center which mobile phones
snap-in adapters are offered for.
BMW discourages the use of mobile
phones or other mobile communications
devices inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communications
device can affect each other. In addition, there
is no assurance that the radiation generated
during transmission will be discharged from the
vehicle interior.<
Avoid operating a mobile phone detected by
the vehicle with the keypad of the mobile
phone; otherwise, malfunctions can occur.The mobile phone can be operated by means
of:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>Retracting telephone keypad, refer to
page177
>iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
>Voice command system
*, refer to page23,
except for incoming calls
For information on operating your mobile
phone, please consult the separate operating
instructions.
For your safety
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving;
use the hands-free system instead. If you do
not observe this precaution, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Ask your BMW center which mobile phones
with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the
mobile phone preparation package or which
mobile phones snap-in adapters are available
for. These mobile phones support the functions
described in this Owner's Manual with a certain
software version. Malfunctions can occur with
other mobile phones.
*

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Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on the
left-hand side on the headliner.
The hands-free system is activated whenever
you establish or receive a call using the follow-
ing:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, page11
>Voice command system
*, page23, except
for incoming calls
>Retracting telephone keypad
>iDrive, refer to Using the phone, page182
Volume adjustment
You can set the volume for the hands-free sys-
tem and the ring tone separately:
>Turn knob during a call.
>Turn knob during an incoming call.
This volume is maintained, even if the other
audio sources are set to minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Retracting telephone keypad
The telephone keypad allows you to use all of
the basic mobile phone functions without ever
picking up the handset.
Calls are automatically routed through the
hands-free system.
Sliding out
Press telephone keypad1.
It slides out.
Sliding in
Slide telephone keypad in until it engages.
It is not possible to remove the telephone
keypad.<
2Rejecting call or terminating con-
nection.
3Press briefly: deletes the last digit
entered.
Press and hold: deletes the entire
number.
4Accepting call or establishing con-
nection.