BMW 128i Convertible 2011 - Manual (Page 180)

Telephone
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Requirements
The same prerequisites apply as for operation
via iDrive, refer to page
173 .
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
1. Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say
commands.
2. Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
commands
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel
or
In dialogs not involving voice commands, i.e.
when you are speaking only text, e.g. a name,
canceling is possible only via the button on the
steering wheel.
Having the possible commands read
aloud
The system recognizes specific commands
that must be pronounced exactly word for word.
You can have the possible commands for any
function read aloud to you:
Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
Using alternative commands
Often there is more than a single command to
run a function, e.g.:
Example: dialing phone numbers
To start the dialog:
Press the
button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting the volume of the
instructions
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction.
This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
{Cancel}.
{Help}.
{Dial name} or {Name}.
You say Voice control response
{Dial number} {{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890} Depending on your equipment version:
{{123 456 7890. Continue ?}}
{Dial} The system dials the displayed phone number.
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