User Manual - Page 45

For 2017 BMW 7 Series. Series: 7 Series

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Compare the control number on the
Control Display with the control num‐
ber on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the mo‐
bile device.
Confirm the connection on the mobile
device.
Depending on which functions are already oc‐
cupied by other mobile devices, the device is
connected with the phone, additional phone, or
music function.
If pairing was unsuccessful: frequently asked
questions, refer to page 49.
USB connection
General information
Mobile devices with USB port can be con‐
nected to the USB interface, refer to
page 231.
Mobile phones supported by the USB in‐
terface.
The snap-in adapter features a separate
USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is in‐
serted.
Audio devices with USB port, e.g., MP3
player.
USB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported.
FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended
formats.
Information about compatible USB media can
be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
The following applications are possible:
Exporting and importing driver profiles, re‐
fer to page 69.
Playing music files via USB audio.
Playing videos via USB video.
Loading of software updates, refer to
page 48.
Observe the following when connecting:
Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
Use a flexible adapter cable.
Protect the USB storage device against
mechanical damage.
Due to the large number of USB media
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.
Do not expose USB media to extreme envi‐
ronmental conditions, such as very high
temperatures; refer to the device owner's
manual.
Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB storage device cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.
A connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charging current via the USB
interface if the device supports this.
To ensure proper transmission of the
stored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it is
connected to the USB interface.
Depending on how the USB storage device
should be used, settings may be required
on the USB storage device, refer to the de‐
vice owner's manual.
Not compatible USB media:
USB hard drives.
USB hubs.
USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.
HFS-formatted USB media.
MTP devices.
Devices such as fans or lights.
Connecting the device
Connect the USB storage device using a suita‐
ble adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to
page 231.
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