2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 25

Example: selecting the track of a CD 1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. Press the button on the steering wheel. 3. Select the music track, e.g.: {C D track 4} System says: {{Track 4}} > Say the commands and numbers smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphases and pauses. This also applies when spelling out and saying a full word during destination entry. > When selecting a radio station, use the common pronunciation of the station name. > For entries in the voice-activated phone book, only use names in the language of the voice activation system and no abbreviations. > Keep doors, windows, and glass sunroof*/ panorama glass sunroof* closed in order to avoid unpleasant outside noise. > Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking. Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter variant. In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the prompts and responses from the system are abbreviated. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Speech mode:" 4. Select a setting: > "Default" > "Short" Notes To operate the phone by voice, refer to page 209.< For voice commands, bear in mind the following: > Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection. 23 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance