BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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For mobile phones that do not automatically 
switch over to the handsfree mode:
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Depending on the mobile phone model 
used, the conversation can be continued via 
the hands-free system if necessary. Act 
according to what is shown on the mobile 
phone display, refer to the operating 
instructions of your mobile phone.
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Press the 
button above the storage 
compartment.
From handsfree system to mobile 
phone
When you telephone via the handsfree system, 
you can also continue the call via the mobile 
phone if necessary, depending on the mobile 
phone model. Act according to what is shown 
on the mobile phone display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of your mobile phone.
As an alternative, you can deactivate the Blue-
tooth link.
Depending on your mobile phone model, poor 
reception of the wireless communications net-
work can result in the system changing from the 
hands-free system to the mobile phone.
Operation by voice*
The concept
You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to remove your hands from the steering 
wheel. When making your entries, you will be 
supported by announcements or questions in 
many cases.
The same prerequisites as for operation via 
iDrive apply, refer to page
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Symbols in Owner's Manual
Voice commands
Activating system
1.
Briefly press the 
 button on the steering 
wheel.
An acoustic signal indicates that you can 
say commands.
2.
Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
Press the 
button on the steering wheel
or
In dialogs where text is spoken, e.g. a name 
rather than a command, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button on the steering wheel.
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands 
that must be spoken word for word. 
You can have the possible commands spoken 
by the system at any point:
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a 
function, e.g.: 
The system recognizes digits from zero to nine.
You can say each digit individually or group 
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
{...} Say the specified commands word for 
word.
{{...}} Indicates responses of the system.
{Cancel}.
{Help}
{Dial name} or {Name}.
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