Entering a destination by voice commands, Entering a destination by voice com- mands*, r – BMW M6 Convertible 2010 User Manual
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addition, pressing the controller makes further
functions available:
>
Select a symbol and "Start guid-
ance", if necessary.
>
"Exit interactive map"
>
Map display
>
"Display destination"
The map section around the destination
is displayed.
>
"Display current location"
The map section around your current
location is displayed.
>
"Find points of interest", refer to
page
.
Entering a destination by
voice commands*
General information
You can enter a desired destination via the
voice activation system. When entering the
destination, it is possible to change between
voice command and iDrive at any time. Reacti-
vate the voice activation function for this pur-
pose if necessary.
You can have the possible commands
read aloud via
{Voice commands}.
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Saying the entries
>
Countries, towns and cities, streets and
intersections can be said as whole words or
spelled in the system language, refer to
page
Example: to enter a destination in a US state
as a complete word, the system language
must be English.
>
The town/city, street and house number
can be said as a single sentence.
*
>
Spell the entry if the language region and
the system language differ.
>
Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag-
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
lengthy pauses between the letters.
Entering an address*
1.
Press the
button on the steering wheel.
3.
Wait for a request from the system.
4.
Say the town or city, street and house num-
ber in a single sentence.
5.
Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
6.
If necessary, individually name the separate
components of the address, e.g. the town/
city.
Entering a town/city
The town/city can be spelled or entered as a
complete word
*
.
The methods of entry depend on the nav-
igation data in use and the country and
language settings.
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2.
Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.
3.
Say the name of the town/city, or name at
least the first three letters.
Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit-
ies may be suggested.
2.
{Enter address}
1.
{City} or {Spell city}.
4.
Select town/city:
>
Select a recommended town/city:
{Yes}
>
Select other town/city:
{New entry}
>
Select an entry, e.g.
{Entry 2}
>
Spell an entry:
{Spell city}
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