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EnglishiDrive -> Example: setting the clock for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
iDrive
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Function is deactivated.
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To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
Using interactive map and Internet
Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the
navigation system and Internet sites.
Touchpad
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller:
Function
Controls
Selecting functions
1. "Settings"
Move interactive map or Swipe into re‐
Internet sites.
spective direc‐
tion.
2. "Touchpad"
3. Select the desired function.
Enlarge/shrink interactive Drag in or out on
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"Speller": enter letters and numbers.
map or Internet sites.
the touchpad with
fingers.
"Interactive map": viewing the interac‐
tive map.
Display the menu or open Tap once.
a link in the Internet.
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"Browser": enter Internet addresses.
"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Changing settings
You may change control display settings via
touchpad. Swipe left or right accordingly.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
Example: setting the clock
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For the input of upper/lower case letters
and numbers, it may be necessary to reel
via the controller to the corresponding In‐
put mode, refer to page 24, e.g. when the
spelling of upper and lower case letters is
identical.
Setting the clock
On the Control Display:
1.
Press button. The main menu is dis‐
played.
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Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
Always enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. Possible input de‐
pends on the set language. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the con‐
troller.
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To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.
To enter a blank space, slide to the right in
the center of the touchpad.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".
To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the
upper area of the touchpad.
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iDrive
4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
HD Radio station is being received.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
Missed call.
Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search.
Wireless network is not available.
Bluetooth is switched on.
Roaming is active.
Text message was received.
Check the SIM card.
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
SIM card is blocked.
SIM card is missing.
Enter PIN.
Status information
Entertainment symbols
Status field
The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player.
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Time.
Current entertainment source.
Sound output, on/off.
Wireless network reception strength.
Phone status.
Music collection.
Gracenote® database.
AUX-IN port.
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
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