User Manual - Page 48

For 2018 BMW 7 Series. Series: 7 Series

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Depending on how the USB storage device
is being used, settings may be required on
the USB storage device, refer to the own‐
er's manual of the device.
Not compatible USB media:
USB hard drives.
USB hubs.
USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.
HFS-formatted USB media.
Devices such as fans or lamps.
Functional requirement
Compatible device, refer to page 45, with USB
interface.
Connecting the device
Connect the USB storage device using a suita‐
ble adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to
page 248.
The USB storage device is displayed in the de‐
vice list, refer to page 50.
Internet connection
General information
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the In‐
ternet hotspot.
Functional requirements
Compatible device, refer to page 45, with
WiFi interface.
ConnectedDrive contract.
Data contract with a service provider.
WiFi activated on the device.
Internet hotspot activated in the vehicle.
Standby state switched on.
Activating the Internet hotspot
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Internet hotspot"
Connecting device with Internet
hotspot
Using iDrive:
1.
"My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. "Internet hotspot"
Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
6. Search for WiFi networks on the device.
Select network name on the device.
7. Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐
nect.
The device is displayed in the device list, refer
to page 50.
With the first Internet usage via the Internet
hotspot, data volume must be purchased from
a service provider.
All devices connected via the Internet hotspot
use this data volume.
If necessary, data volume can be purchased
from the ConnectedDrive Store.
Settings
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be
hidden so that it cannot be found by other de‐
vices.
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