VAUXHALL ADAM 2015.5 Infotainment system

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AUX audio function
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in auxiliary
devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.
AUX movie function
The Infotainment system can play
movies contained in auxiliary devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/iPhone
products.
Notice
To use the movie function with your
iPod/iPhone, connect your device to
the AUX port only. A constant
connection cannot be established
via the USB port.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter), iPod or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the devices
mentioned above can be operated via the controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Not all MP3 player, USB drive, SD
card, iPod models or smartphones
are supported by the Infotainment
system.
Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect the USB device or iPod to
the USB port. For the iPod, use the appropriate connection cable. The
music function starts automatically.Notice
If a non-readable USB device or
iPod is connected, a corresponding
error message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.
To disconnect the USB device or
iPod, select another function and then
remove the USB storage device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
USB audio function
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in USB storage
devices or iPod/iPhone products.
USB picture function
The Infotainment system can display
pictures contained in USB storage
devices.

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USB movie function
The Infotainment system can play
movies contained in USB storage
devices.
Notice
To use the movie function with your iPod/iPhone, connect your device to
the AUX port only. A constant
connection cannot be established
via the USB port.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth enabled audio sources (e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.),
which support the Bluetooth music
profiles A2DP and AVRCP can be
connected wirelessly to the
Infotainment system.
Connecting a device
For a detailed description on the
Bluetooth connection 3 45.
Bluetooth audio function
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.Support of smartphone
applications
The Apps function of the Infotainment
system allows access to approved smartphone applications. The
Infotainment system authorises
application updates as they become
available.
Before an approved application can
be operated using the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system,
the respective application must be
installed on the smartphone.
Follow the instructions on the
smartphone when installing an
approved smartphone application.
File formats and folders The maximum capacity of a devicesupported by the Infotainment system
amounts to 2500 music files,
2500 picture files, 250 movie files,
2500 folders and 10 stages of folder
structure. Only devices formatted in
the FAT16/FAT32 file system are
supported.Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This might be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
digital rights management has been
applied cannot be played.
The Infotainment system can play the following audio, picture and movie
files stored on external devices.
Audio files
The playable audio file formats
are .mp3, .wma, .ogg and .wav.
When playing a file with ID3 tag
information, the Infotainment system
can display information, e.g. on the
track title and artist.
Picture files
The displayable picture file formats
are .jpg, .bmp, .png and .gif.
.jpg files must have a size of 64 to
5000 pixels in width and 64 to
5000 pixels in height.

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.bmp, .png and .gif files must have a
size of 64 to 1024 pixels in width and
64 to 1024 pixels in height.
Movie files
The playable movie file formats
are .avi, .mpg, .mp4, .divx, .xvid
and .wmv.
The resolution of the files must not
exceed 720 pixels in width and
576 pixels in height. The frame rate must be less that 30 fps.
Usable codecs are divx, xvid,
mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42,
mp43) and wmv9 (wmv3).
The playable audio formats
are .mp3, .ac3, .aac and .wma.
The displayable subtitle format
is .smi.
Playing audio Auxiliary device
Activating the AUX function
If the auxiliary device is not yet
connected to the Infotainment
system, connect the device 3 30 . TheAUX audio menu is displayed and
playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
In case the auxiliary device is already
connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Audio screen button to
open the audio main menu last
selected.
If required, select Source to open a
drop down list and then select AUX to
open the respective audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.Changing the tone settings
Select the k Tone settings screen
button to open the respective menu.
For a detailed description 3 16.
Notice
The volume and the tone settings
can be adjusted via the Infotainment
system. All other functions must be
performed via the auxiliary device.
USB device and iPod
Activating the USB device or iPod
function
If the USB device or iPod is not yet
connected to the Infotainment
system, connect the device 3 30 . The
respective audio main menu is
displayed and playback of the audio
tracks starts automatically.
In case the USB device or iPod is
already connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Audio screen button to
open the audio main menu last
selected.

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If required, select Source to open a
drop down list and then select USB to
open the respective audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
Notice
Album covers are displayed, if they
are comprised in the audio file e.g.
MP3 file.
Interrupting and resuming playback
Tap = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Tap l to resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Tap v to play the next track.
Tap t within the first 2 seconds of
the track playing to return to the
previous track.
Returning to the beginning of the
current track
Tap t after 2 seconds of the track
playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Press and hold t or v. Release to
return to the normal playback mode.
Alternatively, you can move the slider showing the current track position
with your finger to the left or right.
Playing tracks repeatedly
Repeatedly tap r to choose one of
the following options.1=The current track is played
repeatedly.ALL=All tracks on the device are
played repeatedly.OFF=Normal playback mode.Playing tracks randomly
Repeatedly tap s to activate or
deactivate the function.ON=All tracks on the device are
played in random order.OFF=Normal playback mode.
Viewing information
To display information on the track
currently playing, tap on the screen. A
message is displayed showing
information, e.g. on the title, artist, or
album, saved with the track.
Using the music menu
Tap MENU to open the respective
music menu.
Different categories, in which the tracks are sorted, are displayed, e.g.
Folders , Artists , or Albums .

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Select the desired category,
subcategory (if available) and then
choose a track.
Changing the tone settings
Select Tone settings to open the
respective menu. For a detailed
description 3 16.
Bluetooth music
Activating the Bluetooth music
function
If the Bluetooth device is not yet
connected to the Infotainment
system, establish a Bluetooth
connection 3 45 and then continue
as described below.
In case the Bluetooth device is
already connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Audio screen button to
open the audio main menu last
selected.
If required, select Source to open a
drop down list and then select
Bluetooth to open the respective
audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
Interrupting and resuming playback
Tap = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Tap l to resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Tap v to play the next track.
Tap t within the first 2 seconds of
the track playing to return to the
previous track.
Returning to the beginning of the
current track
Tap t after 2 seconds of the track
playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Tap and hold t or v. Release to
return to the normal playback mode.
Playing a track or file repeatedly
Repeatedly tap r to choose one of
the following options.1=The current track is played
repeatedly.ALL=All tracks on the device are
played repeatedly.OFF=Normal playback mode.
Playing a file randomly
Repeatedly tap s to activate or
deactivate the function.

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ON=All tracks on the device are
played in random order.OFF=Normal playback mode.
Notice
Depending on the mobile phone
some of these functions may not be
available.
Changing the tone settings
Select k to open the Tone settings
menu. For a detailed description
3 16.
Displaying pictures You can view pictures from a USB
device.
Notice
For your safety, some features are disabled while your vehicle is in
motion.
Viewing pictures If the USB device is not yet connected
to the Infotainment system, connect
the device 3 30 and then continue as
described below.
In case the USB device is already
connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Gallery screen button
to open the picture or movie main menu last selected.
If required, select Source to open a
drop down list and then select USB
(Picture) to open the respective main
menu.
A picture is automatically displayed.
Tap on the screen to view the picture
in full screen. Tap on the screen again to leave the full screen mode.
Viewing the next or previous
picture Tap c to view the next picture.
Tap d to view the previous picture.
Rotating a picture Tap u or v to rotate the picture
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Viewing a slide show
Tap t to view the pictures stored on
the USB device in a slide show.
Tap on the screen to finish the slide
show.
Zoom in on a picture Tap w once or several times to zoom
in on a picture or to return to its
original size.
Using the picture menu
Tap MENU to open the USB Picture
menu .

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Picture file list
All lists with picture files are
displayed. Search for the picture you want to display and select it.
If you tap on the picture file name
once, a small preview picture is
displayed next to the file list. If you tap on it a second time or if you select
O under the preview picture, the
picture is displayed in the main menu.
Sort by title
A list with all picture files
alphabetically ordered is displayed.
Sort by date
A list with all picture files sorted by
date and starting with the latest date
is displayed.
Slide show time
Adjust the time sequence in which
one picture is shown in a slide show.
Clock/temp. display
If you want the time and temperature
to be displayed in full screen mode,
set Clock/temp. display to On.
Display settings
Adjust the brightness and contrast of
the picture display.
Set Brightness to a value between
-9 and 9.
Set Contrast to a value between -15
and 15.
Playing movies
You can view movies from an
auxiliary device connected to the
AUX input or from a USB device
connected to the USB port.

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Notice
To use the movie function with your
iPod/iPhone, connect your device to
the AUX port only. A constant
connection cannot be established
via the USB port.
Notice
For your safety, the movie function is not available while driving.
Auxiliary device
Activating the AUX function
If the auxiliary device is not yet
connected to the Infotainment
system, connect the device 3 30 . The
AUX movie menu is displayed and
playback of the movie files starts
automatically.
In case the auxiliary device is already
connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Gallery screen button
to open the picture or movie main menu last selected.If required, select Source to open a
drop down list and then select AUX
(Movie) to open the respective main
menu.
Playback of the movie files starts
automatically.
Notice
Apart from settings such as volume, tone and display, all functions need
to be operated via the auxiliary
device.
Using the AUX movie menu
Tap MENU to open the AUX Movie
menu .
For detailed information on the
available settings, see the
corresponding descriptions for USB
devices below.
USB device
Activating the USB device function
If the USB device is not yet connected
to the Infotainment system, connect
the device 3 30 and then continue as
described below.
In case the USB device is already
connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Gallery screen button
to open the picture or movie main menu last selected.
If required, select Source to open a
drop down list and then select USB
(Movie) to open the respective main
menu.
Playback of movie files starts
automatically.

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Interrupting and resuming playback
Tap = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Tap l to resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Tap c to play the next movie file.
Tap d within the first 5 seconds of the
movie playing to return to the
previous movie file.
Returning to the beginning of the
current movie
Tap on d after 5 seconds of the movie
playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Press and hold d or c. Release to
return to the normal playback mode.
Full screen
Tap x to switch to full screen mode.
Tap on the screen again to leave the
full screen mode.
Using the USB movie menu
Tap MENU to open the USB movie
menu.Movie file list
All lists with movie files are displayed. Search for the movie you want to
display and select it. The respective
movie starts playing.Clock/temp. display
If you want the time and temperature
to be displayed in full screen mode,
set Clock/temp. display to On.Display settings
Adjust the brightness and contrast of
the movie display.
Set Brightness to a value between
-9 and 9.

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Set Contrast to a value between -15
and 15.Tone settings
For a detailed description 3 16.
Activating or deactivating subtitle and
audio language
If the movie has a subtitle and audio
language, you can activate or
deactivate these options.
Select _ on the right side of the
screen.
To activate or deactivate the subtitle
language, set the Q function to On or
Off .
To activate or deactivate the audio
language, set the R function to On or
Off .
Using smartphone
applications Before an approved application can
be operated using the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system,
the respective application must be
installed on the smartphone.
Supported applications
Press the ; button and then select
the Apps screen button to open the
respective menu.
The menu shows which smartphone
applications are currently supported
by the Infotainment system, see
"Displaying or hiding application
icons" below.
Find a detailed description of the
respective application on the website
of the corresponding software
producer.
Starting an application
If not yet connected to the
Infotainment system, connect the
smartphone:
■ iPod/iPhone: connect the device to
the USB port 3 30
■ Android phone: establish a
Bluetooth connection 3 45
If not installed, download the
respective application to your
smartphone.
Press the ; button and then select
the Apps screen button to open the
respective menu.
Tap on the screen button of the
desired application. A connection to
the respective application installed on the connected smartphone is
established.
The main menu of the application is
shown on the display of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Ensure good GPS reception of the
smartphone when using a
navigation application.