User Manual - Page 26

For 2017 BMW 7 Series. Series: 7 Series

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Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Entering letters and numbers
General information
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
controller or the touchscreen.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.
Symbol Function
Tapping the symbol: delete the let‐
ter or number.
Tapping and holding the symbol for
an extended period: delete all letters
or numbers.
Switching between upper/lower case,
numbers and characters
Symbol Function
Enter the letters.
Enter the numbers.
or
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved with the
touchscreen.
Function Operation
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin‐
gers.
Rotate map. Move two fingers in a cir‐
cle.
Touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.
Selecting functions
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Touchpad"
4. Select the desired setting.
"Speller": enter letters and numbers.
"Map": use the map.
"Browser": enter Internet addresses.
"Search fields": write letters without
selecting the list field.
"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
The system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. For
entries, it may be necessary to change be‐
tween upper and lower-case letters, num‐
bers and characters, refer to page 24.
Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.
Always enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. The set language
determines what input is possible. Where
necessary, enter special characters via the
controller.
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At a glance iDrive
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