radio BMW Z8 2000 E52 Steering Wheel Controls

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Steering Wheel Controls
With this system, you can place and receive calls without removing your hands from
the steering wheel. The ability to make hands-free calls relieves you of the necessity
of holding the handset. In addition, the system features a “radio mute” device that
automatically silences your BMW’s audio system when you place or receive calls.
The phone operation buttons are on the left side of your steering wheel as you are
seated in the vehicle.

Note:

Depending on the model of your BMW, your steering wheel will have one of the
following button locations.

Note:

All buttons on the left side of the steering wheel (except the R/T and call control
buttons) change function depending on whether you are in radio or telephone mode.
[See text in brackets for Radio functions.]
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1
2 3
4 51
2 3
5
42 35
1
4

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1 - Scroll Up Button
Scrolls up through alpha nametags or phone numbers previously stored. [Scrolls up
through radio stations when in radio mode.]

2 - Volume Buttons
Adjusts speaker volume for the telephone during a call. + button increases volume; -
button decreases volume. [Adjusts radio speaker volume when in radio mode.]

3 - Scroll Down Button
Scrolls down through alpha nametags or phone numbers previously stored. [Scrolls
down through radio stations when in radio mode.]

4 - Radio/Telephone Button
Allows you to switch between radio and telephone mode. Will turn telephone on if it is
off.

5 - Call Control Button
Places or ends a call.
Controls linked sequence calls, like pre-programmed bank/phone-mail calls.

Note:

Depending on which steering wheel arrangement you have, your call control
button will either be a phone icon or an icon of a person talking . In this
manual, all further references to the steering wheel call control button will show the
phone icon, but it represents both call control button versions.

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Radio Display
Your BMW telephone will display storage nametags and phone numbers in the radio
display.
AM FM
TAPE CD
m123456
Radio Display
SCAN
Area CodeTelephone Number

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Depending on the model of your BMW, your On-Board Monitor System will have one
of the following button locations.

1 - Radio/volume knob
Controls volume of hands-free phone usage.
Press to switch radio on/off.
1
2
3
FM AM
MODE4
INFO
5
6TONE SELECT
MENU
MENU
9:11 AMWednesday
GPS-navigation
Telephone On-board computer
Set
Monitor off
Code
09/27/2000
Emergency
DSP
Aux. ventilation
1
2
3 4
5
TONE SELECT
MODE
12345656
12
5
9:11 AMWednesday
GPS-Navigation
TelephoneMENUOn-board computer
SetMonitor off
09/27/2000
Emergency
PTY RDS
FM AM
BMW MONITOR
MENU
DOLBY B-C NR
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Radio/Navigation Unit
The BMW Z8 model is equipped with a multi-function Radio/Navigation Unit which
you may use to place and receive calls in hands-free mode. Calls can be placed via:
•Entering a non-stored number (“manual dialing”).
•If you have previously stored information through your handset (see “Storing
Names and Numbers” in the User Manual), you can use your Radio/Navigation
Unit to dial by name (alphatag).
•Recalling the last ten numbers dialed from the Radio/Navigation Unit.
•Recalling the eight most frequently dialed numbers (Top 8) placed from the
Radio/Navigation Unit.

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In addition, information on the reception signal and call time can also be retrieved.
For complete information on the Radio/Navigation Unit, review your vehicle’s Radio/
Navigation Unit owner’s manual.

1 - Radio/volume knob
Controls volume of hands-free phone usage.
Press to switch radio on/off.

2 - Display monitor for all available systems
3 - Menu key
All available vehicle systems are displayed on the monitor.

4 - Call control button
Initiates and ends certain calls.
MENU
12345656
AUDIO
NAVIGATION
TELEPHONE
EMERGENCY CALLSELECT
MODE
2
5 4 31

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5 - Control knob for monitor
Turn to select functions shown on the monitor.
Press to activate functions shown on the monitor.
Note: If the handset is not yet connected when you enter telephone mode on the
Radio/Navigation Unit, the main telephone screen will display

PHONE CONNECTED

.
Connect the coilcord to the handset. The main telephone screen will then display

LOADING PHONEBOOK

. Do not press any call control keys until this message clears the
display.
Note: Your Radio/Navigation Unit display may truncate some messages; e.g.,

LOADING PHONEBOOK

may appear as

LOADING PHONEBOO

.
This is the Radio/Navigation Unit’s main telephone screen:
LAST NOS. STOREDNUMBERS
DIAL2 1
3

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1 - Scroll Buttons
Scroll through numbers and names, depending on function.
2 - Soft Keys
Show functions, names, memory locations, or digits.
3 - Telephone Button
TEL puts the MID into telephone mode; the call control button sends or ends calls.
4 - Volume Control Knob
Controls speaker volume on a hands-free call.
Press to switch radio on/off.
5 - Status Indicators
Red – No Service
Green – In use, call active
Contacting BMW Help from the MID
•On the MID, press the BMW soft key. The BMW Help number then appears in the
display: 1-800-332-4269.
Press the left side of the call control / TEL button to place the call.
TEL
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Basic Operating Instructions
Note: All instructions from the handset assume the portable is connected to the
coilcord with the flip open, but not docked in the eject box.
Turning Your Phone On
•Turn on the vehicle’s ignition.
•On the handset, press ¡.
•On the steering wheel, press .
Note: The phone can also be powered on from the OBM, Radio/Navigation Unit,
and MID.
Turning Your Phone Off
•Turn the vehicle’s ignition off.
•On the handset, press ¡.
Note: The phone cannot be powered off using the On-Board Monitor, the Radio/
Navigation Unit, or the MID.
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Placing a Call
•On the handset, dial the number and press æ, or recall the number from memory
(see the “Using Memory” section in your user manual).
•On the steering wheel, use the scroll buttons to select the desired alpha nametag
and press the call control button .
•On the OBM, use the Dial Function to enter the phone number, select the call icon
and press the control knob / call control button (depending on type of OBM), or
recall the number from the OBM.
•On the Radio/Navigation Unit, select the call icon and press the call control button
or recall the number from the Radio/Navigation Unit.
•On the MID, dial the number using the numeric soft keys and press the left side of
the call control / TEL button , or press the MENU soft key and select from
the options.
Receiving Calls
•On the handset, press æ.
•On the steering wheel, press the call control button .
•On the OBM, press the call control button.
TEL
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