Marelli Europe S p A EN2 Bluetooth Module User Manual

Magneti Marelli S.p.A. Bluetooth Module

User manual

Bluetooth audioOverview▷Playback of music files from external devi‐ces such as audio devices or mobile phonesvia Bluetooth is possible.▷The sound output is via the vehicle loud‐speakers.▷The volume of the sound output depends onthe device. If applicable, change volume set‐tings on the device.▷Up to four external devices can be registeredwith the vehicle.Requirements▷Suitable device. Visit www.bmw.com/blue‐tooth for more information.▷Device ready for operation.▷Ignition switched on.▷Bluetooth in the vehicle, see page 79, anddevice activated.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on thedevice, for example connect without confir‐mation or visibility, see Owner's Handbookof the device.▷A number with a minimum of 4 and a maxi‐mum 16 positions is specified as the Blue‐tooth passkey. Only required for non-recur‐ring registration.▷Vehicle is at rest.ConnectingConnecting the deviceOnly connect the device when the vehicleis stationary. Otherwise, you may become dis‐tracted and endanger the vehicle occupants andother road users.◀1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. "Add new device"The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐played in the control display.5. To perform other operations on the device;see the Owner's Handbook of the device: forexample finding/connecting Bluetooth de‐vice or new device.The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shownon the display of the device.6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle onthe display of the device.7. Request using the iDrive or mobile phone toenter the same Bluetooth passkey. Enterand confirm passkey.OrCompare the control number in the vehicledisplay with the control number in the mo‐bile phone display. Confirm the control num‐ber in the mobile phone and on the vehicle."OK"8. Select functions for which the device is to beused, for example "Bluetooth audio".9. "OK"If connection was successful, the device isshown as connected.  White symbol: device active as audio source.If connection was unsuccessful: What to do if...,see page 62.Seite 60Entertainment External devices60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Connecting a certain deviceAn already connected device can be connectedas an active audio source.Connection not possible if data is exchangedusing a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth.RequirementsIf necessary, activate the audio connection ofthe desired device from the list of connecteddevices.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. Call up "Options".5. "Configure device"6. "Audio"7. "OK"Connecting a device1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. Select the device to be connected.  White symbol: device active as audio source.PlaybackGeneral▷The following functions are dependent onthe device: display of track information, fastforward/rewind, random playback.▷Can be operated using the device or iDrive.▷Playback is interrupted if data is exchangedusing a mobile phone equipped with Blue‐tooth.Starting play1. Connecting a device.2. "Multimedia"3. "External devices"4.   Select the symbol.Playback is automatically started.Changing the trackNot all functions may be available, depending onthe device.Symbol Function  Next track  Previous titleFast forward/rewindKeep button pressed.Random playback1. "Multimedia"2. "External devices"3.   Select the symbol.4. Call up "Options".5. "Random"Disconnecting audio connection1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. Highlight the desired device.5. Call up "Options".6. "Configure device"Seite 61External devices Entertainment61Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
7. "Audio"8. "OK"Disconnecting a device1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. Highlight the device to be disconnected.5. Call up "Options".6. "Delete device"What to do if...Visit www.bmw.com/bluetooth for more infor‐mation on compatible devices.Device not supported by the vehicle.▷If applicable, perform a software update, seepage 62.Device not registered or paired.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys for device andvehicle match. Enter the same passkey onthe device and using iDrive.▷Duration for passkey input longer than30 seconds. Repeat the connection at‐tempt.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode oris the battery low? Charge the mobile phoneusing the snap-in adapter or the chargingcable.▷Is the device no longer responding. Switchthe device off and on again.▷Repeat the connection attempt.No music can be played back.▷Start the program for playing back musicfiles on the device and if necessary, select atrack via the device.▷Switch the radio off and on again.Music files are played back, but only at low vol‐ume.▷Adjust the volume controls on the device.Playback is disrupted when a button is pressedon the device or if other messages are issued viathe device.▷Switch off keypad acknowledgement tonesand other audio output at the device.Playback is interrupted by phone calls or trafficannouncements and does not resume automat‐ically.▷Switch the radio off and on again.Playback is not possible if the mobile phone isconnected via Bluetooth Audio and via the USBinterface or snap-in adapter at the same time.▷Disconnect one of the two pairing connec‐tions, for example disconnect audio connec‐tion, see page 61, and restart playback.If all the points on the list have been reviewedand the desired function cannot be run, contactHotline or Service Centre.Seite 62Entertainment External devices62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
TelephoneVehicle EquipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national andspecial equipment provided in the model series.Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle isalso described, for example the selected specialequipment or national version. That also appliesto safety-relevant functions and systems.PrincipleMobiles or other external devices, for exampleaudio player, can be connected to the vehicle byBluetooth.After single registration, these devices are au‐tomatically detected with the ignition switchedon. As soon as they are in the vehicle, they canbe operated through iDrive, the buttons on thesteering wheel and by voice.GeneralExternal devices can be used depending onfunctionality of the device as a telephone or asan audio source through the vehicle.Up to four external devices can be registered. Ifthe rear telephone is registered, three more ex‐ternal devices can be registered.NotesUsing the telephone while the vehicle is inmotionOnly make inputs when traffic activity permits.As the driver, do not make telephone calls withthe mobile phone in your hand while the vehicleis in motion; use the hands-free speaking sys‐tem. The vehicle occupants and other roadusers could otherwise be endangered.◀It might be necessary to have certain functionsenabled by the mobile phone or service pro‐vider.At high temperatures, the charging function ofthe mobile can be restricted and no longer op‐erate.When using the mobile through the vehicle, fol‐low the user manual of the mobile.Compatible mobile phonesVisit www.bmw.com/bluetooth for detailed in‐formation about the mobile phones and externaldevices with Bluetooth interface that are sup‐ported by the mobile phone preparation option.Viewing vehicle identification number(VIN) and software part numberThe vehicle identification number (VIN) and soft‐ware part number are necessary so that you cancheck which mobile phones are supported bythe mobile phone preparation option. You mightalso need details about the mobile phone's soft‐ware version.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. Call up "Options".4. "Bluetooth info"5. "Display system information"These suitable mobile phones have a certainsoftware version that supports the functions ofthe vehicle described below.Malfunctions may occur when using other mo‐bile phones or software versions.Do not operate a connected mobile phone withthe keypad of the phone to avoid malfunctions.You have the option of performing a softwareupdate, see page 62.Seite 78Communication Telephone78 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
FunctionsThe following functions can be assigned to amobile when registering.Telephone and additional telephoneA mobile phone can be assigned the telephoneor supplementary telephone function.Data transferA mobile phone assigned the telephone or sup‐plementary telephone function may also be as‐signed the data transmission function. For datatransmission, this can result in call charges, forexample, with a roaming connection.A data transmission is displayed in the statusbox, see Owner's Handbook for the vehicle.The services breakdown assistance, hotline, tel‐eservice call, automatic teleservice call, Internetand BMW Live can be used via the mobilephone. Using the services does not require avalid ConnectedDrive contract.The availability of the function depends on thecountry and is series-specific. The mobilephone must be compatible with and support therequired Bluetooth radio standards, equippedwith a corresponding mobile tariff and have suit‐able Internet settings.An existing data transmission can be terminatedimmediately, for example, to avoid roamingcosts.1. Call up "Options".2. "Transferring data via device"The data transfer supplementary function is de‐activated and can be assigned to another tele‐phone.Bluetooth audioA mobile phone can be assigned the BluetoothAudio function. The mobile phone can then beused as an audio source, see page 60.Connecting/disconnectingthe mobile phoneOperating requirements▷Suitable mobile phone.▷Mobile phone operational.▷Ignition switched on.▷Bluetooth in the vehicle and mobile phoneactivated.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on themobile phone, for example connect withoutconfirmation or visibility; see Owner’sHandbook of the device.▷If applicable deactivate Bluetooth audio.▷Any number with a minimum of 4 and a max‐imum 16 positions is specified as the Blue‐tooth passkey. Only required for non-recur‐ring registration.▷Vehicle is at rest.Activating/deactivating BluetoothconnectionBluetooth use is not permitted everywhere.Comply with relevant local laws.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. "Bluetooth"Enabling/disabling functionsActivate functions before registering, to be ableto assign these to a mobile phone.Information about suitable mobile phones thatsupport this function, see page 78.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. Call up "Options".5. "Configure Bluetooth"Seite 79Telephone Communication79Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
6. Select desired functions.▷"Bluetooth audio"▷"Office"▷"Secondary telephone"▷"Show pictures"7. Tilt the controller to the left.ConnectingConnecting the mobile phoneOnly connect the mobile phone when thevehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you may be‐come distracted and endanger the vehicle oc‐cupants and other road users.◀Perform the connection in full at either the frontor rear control display.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. "Add new device"The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐played in the control display.5. Perform other operations on the mobilephone, see the Owner's Handbook of themobile phone: for example finding/connect‐ing Bluetooth device or new device.The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shownon the display of the mobile phone.6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle onthe display of the mobile phone.7. Enter the same passkey on the mobilephone and via iDrive and confirm.OrCompare the control number on the controldisplay with the control number in the mo‐bile phone display. Confirm the control num‐ber in the mobile phone and on the controldisplay."OK"8. Select the function for which you would liketo use the mobile phone.9. "OK"The mobile phone is connected and shownin the first position on the list of mobilephones.Up to three mobile phones can be connected tothe vehicle at the same time.If the registration was unsuccessful: What to doif..., see page 81.Display of supported functionsFunctions supported by the mobile phone areshown as a symbol when registering.White symbol: function is active.Grey symbol: function is inactive.Symbol Function  Telephone.  Additional telephone.  Data transfer.  Audio source.After connecting for the first timeThe mobile phone is paired in the vehicle after ashort delay when the engine is running or theignition switched on.Phonebook entries on the telephone's SIM cardor the mobile phone itself are transferred to thevehicle after it has been detected, depending onthe mobile phone.For a few mobile phones, certain settings areneeded, for example, authorisation or secureconnection, see instruction manual of the mo‐bile phone.Connecting a certain mobile phone1. "Settings"2. "Connections"Seite 80Communication Telephone80 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
3. "Bluetooth"4. Select the mobile phone to be connected.Functions assigned to the mobile phone beforedisconnection are reassigned to the mobilephone upon reconnection. If applicable, thisfunction was deactivated for a previously con‐nected mobile phone.Configuring mobile phoneFunctions can be activated or deactivated witha registered and connected mobile phone.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. Highlight mobile phone to be configured.5. Call up "Options".6. "Configure device"7. At least one function must be selected.▷"Telephone"▷"Secondary telephone"▷"Data transfer"▷"Audio"8. "OK"If a function is assigned to a mobile phone, thenthis is deactivated for the already connectedmobile phone and the mobile phone is loggedoff.Switching telephone and additionaltelephoneThe function of the telephone and additional tel‐ephone can be switched automatically.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. "Swap phone/second. phone"Disconnecting a mobile phone1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. Highlight the mobile phone to be discon‐nected.5. Call up "Options".6. "Delete device"What to do if...Information about suitable mobile phones, seepage 78.Mobile phone not registered or paired.▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and themobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the ve‐hicle and the mobile phone.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys for the mobilephone and vehicle match. Enter the samepasskey on the mobile phone and usingiDrive.▷Duration for passkey input longer than30 seconds. Repeat the connection at‐tempt.▷Does the control number on the mobilephone and vehicle agree? Repeat the con‐nection attempt.▷Too many Bluetooth devices paired to themobile phone or the vehicle? If necessarydelete the pairing information for someother device.▷Is Bluetooth audio activated? DeactivateBluetooth audio.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode oris the battery low? Charge the mobile phoneusing the snap-in adapter or the chargingcable.▷If appropriate, only one mobile phone can beconnected to the vehicle, depending on themobile phone. De-register the mobile phonefrom the vehicle and only register and con‐nect one mobile phone.The mobile phone is no longer responding.Seite 81Telephone Communication81Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Too high or low ambient temperatures? Donot subject the mobile phone to extremeambient conditions.Telephone functions not possible.▷Configure mobile phone and connect withthe telephone or additional telephone func‐tion.No phone book entries, not all entries or incom‐plete entries are displayed.▷Transfer of the phone book entries has notcompleted.▷Under certain circumstances only the phonebook entries saved in the mobile phone oron the SIM card are transferred.▷It might be that phone book entries with spe‐cial characters cannot be displayed.▷Number of phone book entries to be storedis too high.▷Data volume of the contact too large, for ex‐ample due to stored information such asnotes? Reduce data volume of the contact.▷Mobile phone connected as audio source?Configure mobile phone and connect withthe telephone or additional telephone func‐tion.Quality of the phone connection is poor.▷Bluetooth signal strength can be adjustedon mobile phone, depends on the model.▷Place the mobile phone in the snap-inadapter or close to the centre console.▷Adjust the volume of the microphone andspeaker separately.If all the points on the list have been reviewedand the desired function cannot be run, contactHotline or Service Centre.ControlsAdjusting the volumeTurn the volume knob on the radio until the de‐sired volume is reached. The setting is saved forthe remote control currently in use.Automatic volume equalisationThe vehicle adjusts the volume of the micro‐phone on the telephone and the volume of theother party automatically. Depending on themobile phone, it may be necessary to adapt thevolumes. Settings are possible only during a calland must be adjusted separately for each mobilephone. The settings are deleted as soon as themobile phone is de-registered.1. "Settings"2. "Sound"3. "Volume settings"4. Select desired setting: "Microphone" or"Loudspeak."5. Adjusting: turn the controller.6. Saving: press the controller.Incoming callReceiving a callIf the number of the caller is saved in the tele‐phone book and is transferred from the network,the name of the contact and the telephone num‐ber is displayed. Otherwise, only the phonenumber is displayed.Accepting a callUsing iDrive  "Accept"Seite 82Communication Telephone82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Via button on the steering wheelPress the button.Via instrument cluster"Accept"Rejecting a callUsing iDrive  "Reject"Via instrument cluster"Reject"Ending a callUsing iDrive  "Hang up"Via button on the steering wheelPress the button.Via instrument cluster"Hang up"Dialling a number1. "Telephone"2. "Dial number"3. Select the digits individually.4.   Select the symbol. The call is made usingthe mobile phone assigned to the telephonefunction.If a call is to be made through the supplementarytelephone:1. Select the digits individually.2. Call up "Options".3. "Call via"The phone number can also be entered usingthe voice control system. The call is made usingthe mobile phone assigned to the telephonefunction.Calls with a number of participantsGeneralIt is possible to switch between calls or mergetwo calls to set up a conference. The functionsmust be supported by the mobile phone andservice provider.Accepting a call during another callIf there is a second call during an ongoing callyou hear a call waiting signal, if applicable.  "Accept"The call is accepted and the existing call is held.Seite 83Telephone Communication83Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Setting up a second callSet up another call during a call.1. "Telephone"2. "Active calls"3. Dial a new phone number or select from alist.Switching between two calls,alternatingYou can switch between two calls. The calls canbe made using both connected mobile phones.Active call is displayed in colour.Call on hold is displayed in grey.  "Swap calls"The phone switches to the call that is in pro‐gress.Setting up a conferenceTwo calls can be merged to set up a telephoneconference. The calls must be made through amobile phone.1. Setting up two calls.2.   "Place conference call"On termination, both calls are always termina‐ted. If one call is terminated by another sub‐scriber, the other call is continued, if required.Setting the microphone to muteThe microphone can be muted during activecalls.1. "Telephone"2. "Active calls"3.   "Microphone muted"The mute microphone is automatically activa‐ted:▷When a new call is set up.▷When alternating between call parties.DTMF overlap diallingUsing DTMF overlap dialling to access networkservices or to control devices, for example re‐mote answer phone access. This requires theDTMF code.1. "Telephone"2. Selecting a contact from a list or "Dialnumber".3.   "DTMF suffix dialling"4. Enter DTMF code via iDrive.Phone bookGeneralThe phone book has access to the contactsstored in the vehicle and contacts of the mobilephones assigned the function telephone or sup‐plementary telephone. All contacts for which aphone number is entered are displayed. Thecontacts saved with BMW Online are alsoshown.Displays1. "Telephone"2. "Phone book"The symbols mark the storage location of thecontacts.Symbol Storage location  Vehicle.  Mobile phone.  BMW Online address book.Seite 84Communication Telephone84 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Making a callThe entries can be selected and a call set up.Symbol Meaning  Contact with a stored number.  Contact with more than one storednumber.  Call not possible, mobile phone with‐out reception or network, Teleser‐vice Call or data transfer active.Contact with a stored phone number: select de‐sired entry.Contact with more than one stored phone num‐ber: select desired entry and then phone num‐ber.The call is made using the mobile phone as‐signed to the telephone function.If the call is to be made using the mobile phoneassigned to the supplementary telephone func‐tion:1. Highlight contact, and highlight the desiredphone numbers if there are more than one.2. Call up "Options".3. "Call via"Editing contactsChanging the entries in the "Contacts" menu. Ifa contact is changed, the changes are not savedon the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is savedin the vehicle.1. Highlight the contact.2. Call up "Options".3. "Edit entry"The contact can be edited.RediallingGeneralLists of number dialled on the mobile phonesassigned the function telephone or supplemen‐tary telephone, are transferred to the vehicle.The last 20 numbers dialled are displayed foreach mobile phone.Dialling numbers via the instrumentclusterPossible if no call is currently active.1.   Press key on the steering wheel.2. Select the desired phone number.The call is made through the mobile phone fromthe list of which the number comes.Dial number using iDrive1. "Telephone"2. "Last number redial"3. Select the desired entry and telephonenumber as necessary.The call is made using the mobile phone as‐signed to the telephone function.If the call is to be made using the mobile phoneassigned to the supplementary telephone func‐tion:1. Mark entry.2. Call up "Options".3. "Call via"Saving an entry in Contacts1. Mark entry.2. Call up "Options".3. "Save as contact" or "Add to contact"4. If necessary, select contact.5. Select the type of number: "Home", "Work","Mobile" or "Others"6. If necessary, complete the entries.7. "Save contact"Seite 85Telephone Communication85Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Incoming callsGeneralLists of incoming calls on the mobile phones as‐signed the function telephone or supplementarytelephone, are transferred to the vehicle. Thelast 20 incoming calls are displayed for eachmobile phone.Dial number using iDrive1. "Telephone"2. "Received calls"3. Select the desired entry and telephonenumber as necessary.The call is made using the mobile phone as‐signed to the telephone function.If the call is to be made using the mobile phoneassigned to the supplementary telephone func‐tion:1. Mark entry.2. Call up "Options".3. "Call via"Saving an entry in Contacts1. Mark entry.2. Call up "Options".3. "Save as contact" or "Add to contact"4. If necessary, select contact.5. Select the type of number: "Home", "Work","Mobile" or "Others"6. If necessary, complete the entries.7. "Save contact"Hands-free systemGeneralCalls taken via the hands-free system can becontinued via the mobile phone and vice versa.From mobile phone to the hands-freesystemCalls that were started outside the Bluetoothrange of the vehicle can be continued via thehands-free system when the ignition is switchedon.Depending in the mobile phone, there is an au‐tomatic switch to the hands-free mode.If it is not automatically toggled, follow what isdisplayed on the mobile phone screen, and alsosee the instruction manual for the mobile phone.From the hands-free system to themobile phoneCalls taken via the hands-free system can alsobe continued via the mobile phone, dependingon the mobile phone.Then follow what is displayed on the mobilephone, and also see the instruction manual ofthe mobile phone.Snap-in adapterPrincipleThe snap-in adapter enables:▷Storage of the mobile phone.▷Charging of the battery.▷Connection to the external aerial of the ve‐hicle.This ensures better network reception and uni‐form reproduction quality.GeneralMore detailed information on the snap-in adapt‐ers which compatibly support the functions ofthe handy can be obtained from the Service cen‐tre.NotesAt high temperatures, the charging functions ofthe mobile can be restricted and no longer op‐erate.Seite 86Communication Telephone86 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Installed positionIn the front centre armrest. The direction of in‐stallation in the centre armrest varies from vehi‐cle to vehicle.Inserting the snap-in adapter1. Press the button and take out the cover.2. Insert snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1,and press to the bottom, arrow 2, until theadapter engages.Inserting the mobile phone1. Depending on the mobile phone, removethe protective cap from the aerial connectorand from the USB port of the mobile phoneif necessary.2. Push the mobile phone with buttons up‐wards in the direction of the electrical con‐nections, arrow 1, and push down, arrow 2,until it engages.Removing the mobile phonePress the button and pick up the mobile phone.Seite 87Telephone Communication87Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
OfficeVehicle EquipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national andspecial equipment provided in the model series.Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle isalso described, for example the selected specialequipment or national version. That also appliesto safety-relevant functions and systems.PrincipleContacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text mes‐sages and e-mails from the mobile phone can beviewed on the control display if the mobile phonesupports these functions and is compatible withthe corresponding Bluetooth standards. Func‐tions have to be released separately as required.Transmission can take a few minutes after thefirst time a mobile phone is paired.GeneralInformation on which mobile phones supportwhich Office functions can be found underwww.bmw.com/bluetooth.Contents are completely displayed when thevehicle is at standstill.NotesDo not operate Office while the vehicle isin motion.Only make adjustments if the traffic conditionsare appropriate. Otherwise, you may becomedistracted and endanger the vehicle occupantsand other road users.◀Operating requirements▷Office is activated, see page 79.▷A compatible mobile phone is registeredand connected to the vehicle. The mobilephone is assigned the function telephone orsupplementary telephone.▷For some mobile phones, data access mustbe confirmed on the mobile phone.▷Time, time zone and date are correctly seton the Control Display and on the mobilephone, for example to display appointmentscorrectly.UpdatingThe data is updated every time the mobilephone is connected to the vehicle. Appoint‐ments, tasks, notes and reminders can be up‐dated separately.1. "Office"2. "Office today", "Calendar", "Tasks","Notes/voice memos" or "Reminders"3. Call up "Options".4. "Update data"Data from the mobile phone is transferred tothe vehicle again.Office updateThe number of unread messages and activetasks as well as appointments coming up aredisplayed.1. "Office"2. "Office today"Seite 88Communication Office88 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
3. Select the desired entry to display details.Compose a new messagePrincipleA spoken message is detected by voice recog‐nition and converted to text. This can be correc‐ted and added to as needed. The message canbe sent as an SMS or E-mail.SMS messages and E-mails stored on the mo‐bile phone can also be sent.Recording voice messages, see page 97.GeneralWhen using for the first time, follow the instruc‐tions with service provide when starting the con‐tract. This service may give rise to costs.Approximately 30 seconds of spoken text canbe recorded for each dictation. Several dicta‐tions can be recorded one after the other, whichare sent as one message.Requirements▷The mobile phone supports and is compat‐ible with the required Bluetooth standards.▷A valid E-mail address and contract withservice provider.▷Mobile phone registered with the vehicleand connected, see page 79.▷To send E-mails: mobile phone with set-upE-mail account, see Owner's Handbook ofthe mobile phone.▷Mobile phone must have reception.Compose message and send1. "Office"2. "New element"3. "Type"▷"Text message"▷"E-mail"▷"Voice memo"▷"E-mail with voice memo"4. "Recipient"Enter telephone number or E-mail addressorTip the controller to the right and select re‐cipient and telephone number or E-Mail ad‐dress through contacts.Contacts are only shown for which a tele‐phone number or E-Mail address is stored.5.   "Dictate text" or  "Record voice memo", see page 97.Select the function:▷  "Select input language"▷  "Record"Start recording. After the tone, the textcan be dictated.▷  "Stop"Stop recording. The text is converted.▷  "Delete last dictation"The last dictated text is deleted.▷  "Read out last dictation"▷  "Read out everything"▷  "Confirm"Seite 89Office Communication89Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Finish recording.6. After the recording has been made, the textcan be corrected.Select     "Correct" and function:▷  "Delete"Delete selected word.▷  "Spell"The selected word is corrected usingthe spell-checker.▷No symbol: select the suggested alter‐native word to accept it.7. For E-mail and E-mail with voicemail:"From?"Select the account as needed.8. "Send"Delete all entries"Delete all entries"ContactsGeneralContacts can be created and edited. The con‐tacts from the mobile phone assigned the func‐tion telephone or supplementary telephone arealso shown, as are the contacts from the BMWOnline address book. The addresses can beused as navigation destinations and the phonenumbers dialled directly.Displaying contacts1. "Office"2. "Contacts"All contacts are listed in alphabetical order.The A-Z search function is offered, depend‐ing on the number of contacts.It can be selected whether the contacts are tobe transferred from a mobile. The contacts canalso be transferred from both connected mo‐biles.1. Call up "Options".2. Select mobile from which the contacts areto be transferred.A symbol indicates the storage location of thecontacts:Symbol Storage location  Vehicle.  Mobile phone.  BMW Online address book.Displaying contacts from BMW OnlineTo display contacts from BMW Online, whenlogging on to BMW Online the function "Log inautomatically" must be enabled.Dial a phone number1. Select the desired contact.2. Select the phone number.The connection is established.If a call is to be made through the supplementarytelephone:1. Select the desired contact.2. Highlight phone number.3. Call up "Options".4. "Call via"Editing contactsNoteIf a contact that comes from the mobile phoneor BMW Online is edited, the changes are notsaved on the mobile phone or at BMW Online. Acopy of the entry is saved in the vehicle.Seite 90Communication Office90 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Edit1. Select the desired contact.2. "Edit contact"3. Change entries.4. "Save contact in veh."Selecting a contact as navigationdestination1. Select the desired contact.2. Select address.In the case of contacts from the mobilephone and BMW Online address book, theaddress might have to be matched to thenavigation data in the vehicle. If that is thecase:Correct the address.3. "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination"Checking address as destinationAn address that is to be added to the route guid‐ance must match the navigation data containedin the vehicle. Here, the address can bechecked.1. Select the desired contact.2. Highlight address.3. Call up "Options".4. "Check as destination"5. If necessary, correct and save the address.If the address is corrected and saved, a copy iscreated in the vehicle. The address is notchanged on the mobile phone or BMW Online.Display the Internet address of acontactThe Internet address stored for a contact can becalled up.1. Select the desired contact.2. Select Internet address.The selected Internet address is displayedin the browser.Displaying additional information fromBMW OnlineDisplay of additional information for a contact ifpresent at BMW Online.1. Select the desired contact.2. Call up "Options".3. "Addit. info (BMW Online)"New contactAttaching1. "Office"2. "Contacts"3. Call up "Options".4. "New contact"5. Input boxes still show previous input: "Clearfields"6. Complete input boxes: select input box.7. Enter text and make any assignment.8. In the navigation system: enter address.Only addresses that are present in the car’snavigation data can be entered. This en‐sures that route guidance is possible for alladdresses.If applicable, "Accept"9. "Save contact in veh."The entries for a contact are assigned by thefollowing symbols.Seite 91Office Communication91Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Symbol Meaning  Private phone number  Work phone number  Mobile phone number  Other phone number  Private address  Work address  E-mail address  Internet addressSpecifying home addressA home address can be saved in memory. Thishome address appears at the top of the list ofcontacts.1. "Office"2. "Contacts"3. "Home address"4. Organising contacts5. "Save contact in veh."Selecting sort order for namesNames can be displayed in a different order.1. "Office"2. "Contacts"3. Call up "Options".4. "Display surname first" or "Display firstname first"The sort order for names might not be the sameas the selected sort order, depending on howcontacts are saved on your mobile phone.Display contact imagesPhotos saved for contacts are saved in the ve‐hicle when the mobile phone is connected to thevehicle.1. "Settings"2. "Connections"3. "Bluetooth"4. Call up "Options".5. "Configure Bluetooth"6. "Show pictures"Displaying all contact images is activated or de‐activated.Exporting/importing contactsContacts can be exported and imported via Per‐sonal Profile. The contacts stored in the vehicleare exported, not the contacts from the mobilephone or BMW Online.Deleting contactsOnly contacts saved in the vehicle are deleted.The contacts from the mobile phone or BMWOnline cannot be deleted.1. "Office"2. "Contacts"3. Highlight the contact.4. Call up "Options".5. "Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts".6. If applicable, "Yes"MessagesGeneralMessages are only displayed when they arecomplete.Displaying messages1. "Office"2. "Messages"Seite 92Communication Office92 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
The latest messages are shown.It can be selected whether the messages are tobe transferred from a mobile. The messages canalso be transferred from both connected mo‐biles.If a mobile phone is assigned to more than onee-mail account, the desired e-mail account mustbe selected.1. Call up "Options".2. Select mobile and which account fromwhich the messages are to be transferred.A Symbol designated the message type.Symbol Message type  SMS.  My Info  Message from information service.  E-mail from mobile phoneSelect this to display a message.Filter message listThe message list can be filtered if more than onetype of message is available. Filtering can becombined between message type and messagestatus.1. "Filter:"2. Select type of message.▷"All message types"All messages are displayed.▷"E-mail"Only E-mails from the mobile phone aredisplayed.▷"Text message"Only SMS messages are displayed.▷"Service messages"Only service messages are displayed.Select message status.▷"Unread messages"Only unread messages are shown.▷"Since start of journey"All SMS and E-mails received since thestart of the trip are shown.▷"All messages"All messages are displayed.Deleting messagesGeneralAll message types can be deleted in the vehicle.SMS and E-mails transferred from the mobile tothe vehicle are also deleted on the mobile.Deleting a service message1. Select the desired service message.2. Call up "Options".3. "Delete message"Delete all service messages1. Call up "Options".2. "Delete all messages" or "Deletemessages"SMSGeneralSMS messages transferred from the mobilephone to the vehicle.Additional functionsThe following functions are available when anSMS message is selected:Seite 93Office Communication93Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Symbol Function       Browse in the SMS  "Play", see page 99.  "Call sender"  "Use contact data", see page 98.  "Reply"Select between:  "Reply"  "Forward"Send SMS, see page 89.  "Mark as unread"  "Delete message"E-mailGeneralE-mail messages transferred from the mobilephone to the vehicle.Deactivate complete displayOpening an E-mail in the vehicle completelytransfers it to the vehicle. This may be subjectto charges.1. "Office"2. "Messages"3. Call up "Options".4. "Fully download e-mails"Only part of the E-mail is loaded from themobile phone into the vehicle.Additional functionsThe following functions are available when an e-mail message is selected:Symbol Function       Browse in the e-mail  "Play", see page 99.Symbol Function  "Sender/recipient"Contact data are shown  "Use contact data", see page 98.  "Reply"Select between:  "Reply"  "Reply to all"  "Forward"Send e-mail, see page 89.  "Mark as unread"  "Delete e-mail"My InfoGeneralMy Info messages from the BMW Assist Portal.ReplyingSend a predefined reply.1. Select the desired message.2. Call up "Options".3. "Answer"Additional functionsThe following functions are available when amessage is selected:Symbol Function  "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination"  "Call"A phone connection is established ifthe message contains a number.Seite 94Communication Office94 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Symbol Function  "Select phone number"Select the desired number from thelist if the message contains morethan one number. Telephone con‐nection is set up.  "Send e-mail (BMW Online)"  "Open link in browser"Message from information serviceGeneralMessages from BMW information service.Saving an address1. Select the desired message.2. Call up "Options".3. "Save contact in veh."Additional functionsThe following functions are available when amessage is selected:Symbol Function  "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination"  "Call"A phone connection is established ifthe message contains a number.  "Select phone number"Select the desired number from thelist if the message contains morethan one number. Telephone con‐nection is set up.  "Send e-mail (BMW Online)"Symbol Function  "Open link in browser"Call up Internet address.  "Further information"Display additional informationCalendarPrincipleThe last 30 days and the next 90 days can bedisplayed.Displays1. "Office"2. "Calendar"Yesterday, today and the next five days areshown.It can be selected whether the appointments areto be transferred from a mobile. The appoint‐ments can also be transferred from both con‐nected mobiles.1. Call up "Options".2. Select mobile phone from which the ap‐pointments are to be transferred.Scroll to the current week, or"Previous days": shows the last 7 days."Next days": shows the next 7 days.Show calendar month1. Select date.The current month is shown. Appointmentsare entered on the highlighted calendardates.2. Turn controller until the previous or nextmonth is shown.Show calendar day1. Show calendar month.Seite 95Office Communication95Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
2. Select desired day.The appointments of the selected day areshown.AppointmentDisplaysSelect the desired appointment.Additional functionsThe following functions are available for the ap‐pointment entry selected:Symbol Function       Browse in the appointment  "Search powered by Google™"Start route guidance to the locationof the appointment  "Read out", see page 99.  "Use contact data", see page 98.TasksDisplay task list1. "Office"2. "Tasks"It can be selected whether the tasks are to betransferred from a mobile. The tasks can also betransferred from both connected mobiles.1. Call up "Options".2. Select mobile phone from which the tasksare to be transferred.Sort task list1. Select headers in the task list.2. Select sort criterion:▷"Priority (!)"▷"Subject"▷"Due date"Display taskSelect the desired task.Additional functionsThe following functions are available when atask is selected:Symbol Function       Browse in the task  "Read out", see page 99.  "Use contact data", see page 98.NotesDisplay notes1. "Office"2. "Notes/voice memos"All text memos from the mobile phone andvoice memos recorded in the vehicle areshown.Seite 96Communication Office96 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
It can be selected whether the notes are to betransferred from a mobile. The notes can also betransferred from both connected mobiles.1. Call up "Options".2. Select mobile phone from which the memosare to be transferred.Text memosShow text memosSelect desired text memo.Additional functionsThe following functions are possible with a se‐lected text memo:Symbol Function       Browse in the memo  "Read out", see page 99.  "Use contact data", see page 98.Voice memosGeneralA voice memo can be recorded. These arestored in the vehicle and can be exportedthrough the USB interface.Record voice note1. "Office"2. "Notes/voice memos"3. "New voice memo"4.   "Record voice memo"Select the function:▷  "Record"Start recording. After the voice memocan be recorded after the tone.▷  "Pause"Pressing again restarts the recording.▷  "Play"The recording cannot be continued afterstarting playback.▷  "To beginning"▷  "Fast reverse"▷  "Fast forward"▷  "Delete"▷  "OK"Finish recording.Displaying voice memoSelect desired voice memo.Additional functionsThe following functions are possible with a se‐lected voice memo:Symbol Function  "Play"  "Pause"  "To beginning"  "Fast reverse"  "Fast forward"  "Delete"  "Send as message"Compose e-mail with voice memo,see page 89.Export voice noteTo export voice memos through the USB con‐nection in the centre console, a suitable mediummust be connected to the USB interface.▷Suitable media: USB mass storage facilities,for example USB memory sticks or MP3players with USB interface.▷Unsuitable media: USB hard disks, USBhubs, USB memory card readers with anumber of bays, Apple iPod/iPhone.Seite 97Office Communication97Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
▷File systems: current file systems for USBdevices are supported. FAT 32 format isrecommended.1. Connect USB medium to the USB interfacein the centre armrest, see page 57.2. "Office"3. "Notes/voice memos"4. Highlight desired voice memo.5. Call up "Options".6. "Export all memos (USB)" or "Export voicememo (USB)"All voice notes are exported and/or the pre‐viously-marked voice note is exported.Delete voice note1. Mark desired voice note.2. Call up "Options".3. "Delete all voice memos" or "Delete voicememo"4. "OK"RemindersGeneralReminders connected to appointments andtasks are displayed. After an appointment ortask deadline has elapsed, the reminder is nolonger displayed.Display reminders1. "Office"2. "Reminders"3. Select the desired reminder.The relevant appointment or task is dis‐played.It can be selected whether the reminders are tobe transferred from a mobile. The reminders canalso be transferred from both connected mo‐biles.1. Call up "Options".2. Select mobile phone from which the remind‐ers are to be transferred.Activate/deactivate pop-up reminder1. "Office"2. Call up "Options".3. "Reminder pop-up"All reminders for appointments and tasksare shown in a list on the control displaywhen they are due.Close all reminders1. "Office"2. "Reminders"3. "Close all reminders"Use contact dataGeneralContact data from appointments, tasks, SMS,E‑mails and notes can be stored or selected.Display contact or dial telephonenumber1.   "Use contact data"2. Display contact or dial telephone number:▷Select contact to display a detailed viewof the contact.▷Select telephone number to make a di‐rect connection.Store contact data1.   "Use contact data"2. Highlight telephone number or e-mail ad‐dress.3. Call up "Options".4. "Add to contact" or "Save as contact"Seite 98Communication Office98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13
Reading outGeneralSMS, E-mails, appointments, tasks, memos andvoice memos can be read out or played back.Reading out1. Select desired element.2.   "Read out"The following possibilities are available whenreading out or playing back:▷  "Pause"Interrupt reading out. Select again to restartreading out.▷  "To beginning"Read out again from the beginning.▷  "Next paragraph"Skip paragraph.▷  "Previous paragraph"Return to last paragraph.▷To end reading out or playback, tip the con‐troller to the left.What to do if...Information about suitable mobile phones, seepage 78.Appointments, tasks, reminders, memos, ormessages from the mobile phone are not dis‐played?▷Mobile phone is not suitable for the missingfunction or it is not connected correctly?▷Mobile phone is also connected by WLAN.▷Office function is deactivated.▷Mobile phone is not selected for transferringthe desired elements.▷Appointments are more than 30 days old/more than 90 days ahead.▷Tasks are marked as done.▷Not all stored appointments, tasks, notes,messages in the mobile phone are displayedin the vehicle, depending on the number ofstored appointments.Are not all appointments, tasks and remindersfrom the mobile phone displayed at the correcttime?▷Time zone, time or date is not correctly seton the control display and the mobile phone.The E-mail attachment is not displayed.▷E-mails are transferred without attach‐ments.Texts of entries are not fully displayed.▷Texts are abridged before they are transfer‐red from the mobile phone.▷Synchronisation between mobile phone andvehicle might take several minutes to com‐plete.Contact photos are not displayed.▷For each mobile phone connected, a maxi‐mum of 200 contact images are transferredto the vehicle.Are E-mails displayed with a delay?▷Check E-mail settings on the mobile phoneand adjust, if applicable.If all the points on the list have been reviewedand the desired function cannot be run, contactHotline or Service Centre.Seite 99Office Communication99Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 877 - II/13

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