USB port MINI Countryman 2012 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

CockpitAT A GLANCE
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5Switches in the center console
6 Buttons in the center console 7
Changing to a differen t menu on the Control
Display 18
8 MINI joystick 16
Move in four directions, turn or press
9 USB audio interface 150
10 Accessing the main me nu on the Control
Display 17
Around the headliner
1Microphone for voice activation system and
for telephone in hands-free mode
2 Indicator/warning lamp
for front passenger
airbags 80
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
Seat heating
40
Power windows, front 35
Power windows, rear 35
Central locking system, inside 30
Front fog lamps 83
Safety switch for power windows in
rear passenger compartment 36
Sport button 72
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 70
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 71
3
Reading lamps 84
Ambient lighting 84
Glass roof, electric 34
Interior lamps 83
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ENTERTAINMENTExternal devices
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Adjusting volume
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume"
5. Turn MINI joystick until the desired volume
is set and then press the MINI joystick.
USB audio interface/Music
interface for
smartphones
Overview
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They are operated using the onboard computer.
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
Options for connecting external devices
>Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
devices, USB devices such as MP3 players,
USB memory sticks, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.
> Connection via snap-in adapter if the vehicle
is equipped with a music interface for smart-
phones: Apple iPhone or mobile phones.
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 MINI dealer for suitable audio devices/
mobile phones.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are
supported. The manufacturer of your MINI
recommends the FAT 32 format.
Audio files
Playback of standard au dio files is possible,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
> MP3
> WMA
> WAV (PCM)
> AAC, M4A
> Without voice activation system: Playback
lists: M3U
> With voice activation sy stem: Playback lists:
M3U, WPL, PLS
Video files
Playback of standard video files with a
compatible Apple device is possible:
> MPEG4
> H.264
Connecting via the USB audio interface
1USB interface
2 AV-In connection for au dio/video playback:
TRS connector 1/8''/3.5 mm
Apple device
A special adapter cable is available for connect-
ing the Apple device. The adapter cable is
required for a proper connection.
Further information:
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>At: www.mini.com/connectivity
> At your MINI dealer.
For audio playback over the vehicle speakers,
connect the Apple device using the special
adapter cable with AV-In connection 2 and USB
interface 1 or using a flexible adapter cable with
a USB interface 1.
The USB audio interface supports the menu
structure of the Apple device.
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 1.
After initial connection
Track information, e.g. ar tist or music style and
the playlists of the USB device are imported into
the vehicle. This process can take some time.
The time required is dependent on the USB
device and on 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. 26,000 tracks can be stored in the
vehicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more
than 26,000 tracks are stored, then the data of
existing tracks may be deleted.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
Audio playback
Starting audio playback
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol and press the
MINI joystick.
Playback begins with the first track.
Track search
Selection is possible via:
> Playback lists
> Information: musi c style, artist; if applicable,
composer, album, track.
> Additionally for USB device s: 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. Select desired catego ry, 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.
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Notes
Do not subject the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
extremely high temperatures, refer to the
operating instructions for the audio device.
Otherwise the audio device may be damaged,
impairing driving safety while driving. <
Depending on the config uration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,
proper playback cannot always be ensured.
Audio and video playback from using a snap-in
adapter may only be possible if a there is no
cable connected to the AV-In connector.
Information on connection
> The connected audio device is supplied with
a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the
device. Therefore, do not connect the device
to the power socket in the vehicle.
> Do not use force when plugging the connec-
tor into the USB interface.
> Do not connect any devices, e.g. 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.
> Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
> Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
> The volume of the sound 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.
Requirements
>Suitable device. Information is available at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
> Device operational.
> Ignition switched on.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 170, and in the device.
> Bluetooth presets in the device are required,
e.g. connection not confirmed or visible,
refer to Owner's Ma nual for the device.
> A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the
Bluetooth passkey. Only required once for
pairing.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users. <
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. "Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is
displayed.
5. To perform other operations on the device,
refer to the operating instructions for the
device: e.g. search for and connect
Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device's display.
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Device could not be paired or connected.
>Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey
on the device and via the onboard com-
puter.
> A multi-digit passkey may be required.
> Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat th e pairing procedure.
> Are too many Bluetoot h devices connected
to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary,
delete the connections with other devices.
> Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
> Is the device no longer responding? Switch
the device off an d back on again.
> Repeat the pairing procedure.
No music can be played.
> Start the program for playing music files on
the device and if necessary, select a track via
the device.
> Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
Music files only play quietly.
> Adjust volume settings on the device.
Videos cannot be played or can only be played
with a delayed audio output.
> Check the device compatibility. Information
is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
Playback is interrupted by the press of a button
or other messages on the device.
> Switch off key tones and other acoustic
signal on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a phone call or traffic
report and does not automatically continue. >
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
Playback is not possible when the mobile phone
is connected via Blueto oth audio and at the
same time via the music interface for smart-
phones at the snap-in adapter.
> Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 155,
and start playback again.
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the desired function please
contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer.
Software update
The vehicle supports various external devices,
depending on the software it is currently using.
A software update can enable the vehicle to
support, for example, new mobile phones or
new external devices.
Software updates and a ssociated, up-to-date
instructions are availa ble on the web page
www.mini.com/c onnectivity.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Select the desired versio n to display additional
information.
Updating software
The software update can only be performed
when stopped.
1. Save the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB data storage device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to the
USB port in the center console, refer to
page 150. Updating using the USB port in
the glove compartment is not possible.
3. "Settings"
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COMMUNICATIONSMINI Connected
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MINI Connected
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 relate d functions and systems.
Overview
The concept
You can use MINI Connected to integrate certain
software applications of a suitable mobile phone
into your MINI. These software applications are
displayed on the Control Display. They are
operated using the MINI joystick.
The range of software applications can be
country-specific.
Requirements
The following requirements must be met for the
function of MINI Connected:
> The operating system of the mobile phone
must support the software applications of
MINI Connected.
> The software applicatio ns are installed on
the mobile phone an d are operational.
> Suitable mobile phone.
> Appropriate mobile phone contract.
Possible additional costs incurred are not
included with MINI Connected.
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. If you do not
observe this precaution, your being distracted
can endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users.
For safety reasons, some software applications
can only be used when the vehicle is stopped. pplications approved
by the manufacturer of your MINI; other-
wise, malfunctions may result. <
Notes
For information on suitable mobile phones,
available software applic ations, and their instal-
lation:
> At: www.mini.com/connectivity
> At your MINI dealer.
Connecting a mobile
phone
Connecting via the USB audio interface
1USB interface
2 Connection for audi o/video playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
Connect the mobile phone using the special
connecting cable, available at your MINI dealer,
to the USB interface 1 and the AV-IN
connection 2.
To perform other operations on the mobile
phone, refer to the Ow ner's Manual for the
mobile phone: e.g. selecting and activating a
software application.
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Connecting via the snap-in adapter
The mobile phone can also be connected using
the snap-in adapter, refer to page180.
Using MINI Connected
After successful connecti on of the mobile phone
to the vehicle and activation of MINI Connected,
the applications are displayed on the Control
Display and can be oper ated using the MINI
joystick.
Volume adjustments can be made using the
buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page10,
or using the volume control knob on the radio,
refer to page 137.
1. Press the button.
This opens the main menu.
2. "MINI Connected"
3. Select the desired software application.
The extent of MINI Connected that is shown on
the Control Display depends on the range of
installed software applic ations on the mobile
phone.
The data transfer of the software applica-
tion from the telephone to the vehicle can
take a few minutes. Some software applications
depend on the speed of the available Internet
connection for the mobile phone.<
Certain versions of mo bile phones used and
their software can make it impossible to use
MINI Connected and the Bluetooth hands-free
system at the same time.
After a phone call, it may be necessary to restart
the software application on the mobile phone.
PlugIn
Selected functions for an Apple device are
shown on the Control Display. Operation takes
place using the onboard computer.
1. Connecting an Apple device.
>Via a USB audio interface, refer to
page 190.
> Via the snap-in-Adapter, refer to
page 180.
2. "MINI Connected"
3. "PlugIn"
4. Select the type of conne ction: "Activate via
AUX connection" or "Activate via Snap-In
adapter"
5. "Activate PlugIn"
6. Navigate among the functions shown via a
MINI joystick and, e. g., select a desired
category or track.
Press the button to return back or to change
to a level higher within the functions of the
Apple device.
Press the button twice to return back to the
main menu.
Additional information can be found in the
MINI Connected Owner's Manual at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Note
Audio and video playback from a snap-in
adapter may only be possible if there is no cable
connected to the AV-In port.
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