Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E70) Forum
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-18-2008, 10:01 PM
PUZZ's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: CT - USA
Posts: 123
PUZZ is on a distinguished road
Phone / voice activation question...

I'd like to have my programmed numbers be recognized by the voice activation system.

In the manual it makes reference to the CD and DVD drives. What does this have to do with it? Do I need to essentially create a new phone book with the voice prompts?

Any help is appreciated.

BTW, my Treo 700wx pairs just fine and I haven't had any issues. It only downloads the phone book, not the names from Outlook contacts, but that's OK. A whiz kid at the dealer set it up for me.
__________________
08 BMW X5 4.8i - GONE after 6.5 yrs
Space Gray / Light Beige
Premium, Sport, 20's, Technology
SAT, Rear Climate,Heated
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 06-18-2008, 10:15 PM
4.6is Ryder's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 1,508
4.6is Ryder is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by PUZZ
I'd like to have my programmed numbers be recognized by the voice activation system.

In the manual it makes reference to the CD and DVD drives. What does this have to do with it? Do I need to essentially create a new phone book with the voice prompts?

Any help is appreciated.

BTW, my Treo 700wx pairs just fine and I haven't had any issues. It only downloads the phone book, not the names from Outlook contacts, but that's OK. A whiz kid at the dealer set it up for me.
You should be able to say "dial name" and the system will respond "please state the name"..............Phil
__________________
2011.5 Dinan ///M3:
SSII DCT
Competition Pkg
Convenience Pkg
Premium Pkg 2
Heated Seats
Enhanced Premium Sound
Black Kidney Grills
BMW M Performance Steering Wheel
BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler
BMW Aluminum Pedals
Dinan Exhaust
Dinan Mid-Exhaust (x-pipe)
Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake
Dinan Performance Tune
Dinan Pulley Kit
Dinan CH-R Wheels
Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces
Arkym Front Lip
Carbon Reflectors
Lux H8 V3
Brembo 365mm BBK
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-18-2008, 11:49 PM
statdoc's Avatar
Master of Disaster
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Florabama
Posts: 4,233
statdoc is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by PUZZ
Do I need to essentially create a new phone book with the voice prompts?
Yes, the voice recog. system in the car for the phone is separate from the telephone's phonebook.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-18-2008, 11:49 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: bay area
Posts: 14
ginzop is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by PUZZ
I'd like to have my programmed numbers be recognized by the voice activation system...Do I need to essentially create a new phone book with the voice prompts?

Yes, the X's phonebook is independent of your phone's phonebook. If you want to use the X's voice prompts to dial stored numbers you'll need to create a phonebook via the voice promps, i.e

After you press/hold the voice button and hear the beep...
1. YOU: "Save Name"
2. X: "Please say the name"
3. YOU: "Bill mobile"
4. X: "Please say the number"
5. YOU: "2065551234"
6. X: "2065551234" (repeats the number for accuracy)
7. YOU: "Save"
8. X: "Name Saved"

To call "Bill"
After you press/hold the voice button and hear the beep...
1. YOU: "Dial Name"
2. X: "Please say name"
3. YOU: "Bill Mobile"
4. X: "Did you say dial Bill Mobile"? ("Bill Mobile" will be in your voice)
6. YOU: "Yes"
7. X: "Dialing number"
...and the call is executed.

You can always say "Help" after the beep and he'll repeat the available commands.

Hope this helps.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-19-2008, 03:40 PM
PUZZ's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: CT - USA
Posts: 123
PUZZ is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by ginzop
Yes, the X's phonebook is independent of your phone's phonebook. If you want to use the X's voice prompts to dial stored numbers you'll need to create a phonebook via the voice promps, i.e

After you press/hold the voice button and hear the beep...
1. YOU: "Save Name"
2. X: "Please say the name"
3. YOU: "Bill mobile"
4. X: "Please say the number"
5. YOU: "2065551234"
6. X: "2065551234" (repeats the number for accuracy)
7. YOU: "Save"
8. X: "Name Saved"

To call "Bill"
After you press/hold the voice button and hear the beep...
1. YOU: "Dial Name"
2. X: "Please say name"
3. YOU: "Bill Mobile"
4. X: "Did you say dial Bill Mobile"? ("Bill Mobile" will be in your voice)
6. YOU: "Yes"
7. X: "Dialing number"
...and the call is executed.

You can always say "Help" after the beep and he'll repeat the available commands.

Hope this helps.

Very helpful, thanks.

So, where does this info get "saved"? It seems like the phone is acting as almost a surrogate to the car there just to place calls from the car's memory??
__________________
08 BMW X5 4.8i - GONE after 6.5 yrs
Space Gray / Light Beige
Premium, Sport, 20's, Technology
SAT, Rear Climate,Heated
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-19-2008, 04:32 PM
statdoc's Avatar
Master of Disaster
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Florabama
Posts: 4,233
statdoc is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by PUZZ
Very helpful, thanks.

So, where does this info get "saved"? It seems like the phone is acting as almost a surrogate to the car there just to place calls from the car's memory??
Gets saved in the car's ULF. The VR system is used instead of the phone contact list, if you ask it to. Otherwise, some phones have voice recognition of their own that you could use, if you prefer.
__________________
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:37 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.