Operation by voice commands – BMW M3 Sedan 2009 User Manual

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Depending on the type of mobile phone you are
using, it may occur that calls are switched from
the hands-free system to the mobile phone if
reception of the wireless network is poor.

Operation by voice

commands*

The concept

You can operate your mobile phone without
having to take a hand off the steering wheel.
During your entries, you will be guided in many
cases by announcements or questions.
The same prerequisites apply as for operation
via iDrive, refer to page

165

Saying commands

Activating the system

Briefly press the

button on the steering

wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say
commands.

Say the command.

Ending/canceling operation by voice
commands

Press the

button on the steering wheel

In dialogs where text, e.g. a name, rather than a
command is spoken, canceling is only possible
using 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:

Using alternative commands

Often there is more than a single command to
run a function, e.g.:

Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.

Example: dialing phone numbers

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:

{Cancel}.

{Voice commands}.

{Dial number} or {n. t. a.}

You say

Voice control response

{Dial number}

e.g.

{123 456 7890}

Depending on your equipment version:
{{123 456 7890. Continue?}}

{Dialing}

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