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shoptb · 04-04-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Micleg

So noone is using some of the 1-8 presets for radio stations?

1 - Partner's Cell Phone
2 - 89.7 WOSU Local NPR
3 - 105.7 The Brew Classic Rock
4 - 97.9 WNCI Top 40
5 - Work Address (Nav)
6 - Home Address (Nav)

Looking forward to having 2 more presets in the F30

smohr33 · 04-04-2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micleg

So noone is using some of the 1-8 presets for radio stations?

I find its easier to use voice commands or the HUD for the radio. I'm either listening to sirius or using the hard drive so the mode button on the wheels toggles between those, and then I can just scroll to the station using the HUD, or choose an artist with voice commands on the HD

I have my presets set for mostly phone numbers and menus that are more cumbersome to get to ie:

1 - phone #
2 - phone #
3 - phone #
4 - phone #
5 - nav to home
6 - traffic info
7 - poi search
8 - split screen on/off

smohr33 · 04-04-2012, 08:39 AM

One thing that I nocited while I was playing around in settings was that you can get rid of the ECO Pro gauge on the extended display.

I feel the MPG gauge is more useful than a blue bar so I was happy to get rid of that

wdlv · 04-04-2012, 08:55 AM

bcl0328

Shifting the lever to the left (automatic) puts you in sport mode, then from the left position if you shift up that puts you in manual. Both of these modes should bypass auto/stop.

EF30

Regarding the roof, if you press "up," one click, the roof goes slightly ajar for ventilation. If you press backwards and "hold," once it will open all the way. Reverse to close, both "one" click.

justinnum1 · 04-04-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by G-HOG

There's a little, paper clip-sized hole underneath the right side (US) mirror. Short press it once and the compass display will illuminate. You'll soon see why most people will leave it off. Its a bit of a bright distraction too close to the eye. If you check the onboard manual, you'll find a number of other functions of that pin hole button (search: compass).

huh? Are you saying all cars have the compass? I didnt get premium but if press a pin Sized hole under the mirror it will turn on?

PrinceBarin · 04-04-2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smohr33

One thing that I nocited while I was playing around in settings was that you can get rid of the ECO Pro gauge on the extended display.

I feel the MPG gauge is more useful than a blue bar so I was happy to get rid of that

Cool, can we get a pic of that?

PrinceBarin · 04-04-2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinnum1

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-HOG

There's a little, paper clip-sized hole underneath the right side (US) mirror. Short press it once and the compass display will illuminate. You'll soon see why most people will leave it off. Its a bit of a bright distraction too close to the eye. If you check the onboard manual, you'll find a number of other functions of that pin hole button (search: compass).

huh? Are you saying all cars have the compass? I didnt get premium but if press a pin Sized hole under the mirror it will turn on?

Good question. Any chance you could try this today and report back?

smohr33 · 04-04-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

Cool, can we get a pic of that?

Not my pictures, but...

Instead of the blue ECO bar

You can keep the MPG gauge that is normally displayed

bcl0328 · 04-04-2012, 01:18 PM

but that is in sport+ mode. any mode that isn't eco pro shows mpg, even comfort.

smohr33 · 04-04-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcl0328

but that is in sport+ mode. any mode that isn't eco pro shows mpg, even comfort.

Correct, those aren't my pictures.

I'm saying that I've adjusted the options so it shows mpg in every mode, including ECO. No more ECO guage which IMO was useless

Anodite10 · 04-04-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinnum1

huh? Are you saying all cars have the compass? I didnt get premium but if press a pin Sized hole under the mirror it will turn on?

Can someone please check this out

carconvert · 04-04-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Anodite10

Can someone please check this out

Have a CDN luxury line w/premium package and I dont see a pin sized hole under the mirror

Sephanite · 04-04-2012, 05:46 PM

For the shortcut keys. Can't u just voice recognition "destination home"?

And voice recognition radio station and call?

Raspartan · 04-04-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

one weird thing is when you gently touch the button, not pressing it but touch it, it recognizes you have your finger on it, idk...its cool

According to one of the video reviews, soft-touching the buttons will display what that button is programmed for. Sounds like a nice touch, no pun intended.

MacAttackBMW · 04-04-2012, 10:08 PM

A few good ones I was going to say were already mentioned. I was particularly impressed that my iPhone address book uploaded automatically and I could immediately use voice to call specific people by name - no training needed.

PrinceBarin · 04-04-2012, 10:17 PM

I'm losing hope with this compass thing.

justinnum1 · 04-04-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raspartan

According to one of the video reviews, soft-touching the buttons will display what that button is programmed for. Sounds like a nice touch, no pun intended.

Yea, its pretty cool, i mean just gently touching the button ever so slightly and it displays what the preset is

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

I'm losing hope with this compass thing.

Im about 99.9% sure our cars without premium dont have the compass

ric124 · 04-04-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinnum1

Yea, its pretty cool, i mean just gently touching the button ever so slightly and it displays what the preset is

Im about 99.9% sure our cars without premium dont have the compass

YES! we got 0.1% of hope for a compass

justinnum1 · 04-04-2012, 11:46 PM

lol, will check tomorrow, i have an interview in the morning, will check on my way

ric124 · 04-04-2012, 11:56 PM

Look what i found on page 143

justinnum1 · 04-04-2012, 11:59 PM

yea, but i think you need premeium package to get digital compass

Number · 04-05-2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttackBMW

A few good ones I was going to say were already mentioned. I was particularly impressed that my iPhone address book uploaded automatically and I could immediately use voice to call specific people by name - no training needed.

Does it automatically upload ALL the contacts form your iPhone? Or can you upload specific ones?

04-04-2012, 08:55 AM	#26
wdlv First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Sport Line GS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	bcl0328 Shifting the lever to the left (automatic) puts you in sport mode, then from the left position if you shift up that puts you in manual. Both of these modes should bypass auto/stop. EF30 Regarding the roof, if you press "up," one click, the roof goes slightly ajar for ventilation. If you press backwards and "hold," once it will open all the way. Reverse to close, both "one" click. Last edited by wdlv; 04-04-2012 at 05:15 PM.

04-04-2012, 10:17 PM	#38
PrinceBarin Lieutenant Drives: F30 320d Mineral Grey Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 569 iTrader: (0)	I'm losing hope with this compass thing. __________________ F30 320d luxury auto, mineral grey. Black leather, sports seats + electric memory + lumbar + heated, xenons + headlight wash, premium sound (Harmon Kardon), pdc f+r, folding mirrors, auto dim rear mirror etc, sliding armrest, rear blinds, anthracite headlining.

04-04-2012, 11:46 PM	#41
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,817 iTrader: (0)	lol, will check tomorrow, i have an interview in the morning, will check on my way __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

04-04-2012, 11:56 PM	#42
ric124 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 335i SP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,533 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i Sport [5.00] 2012 Trek Mamba 29er [0.00]	Look what i found on page 143 __________________ Timeline: 335i Sport W/ Adaptive M suspension\| Sport Variable steering\| Technology PKG\| HK Sound PKG\| BMW apps\| BMW Assist\| Sport line hand brake grip\| M Performance black kidneys\|

04-04-2012, 11:59 PM	#43
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,817 iTrader: (0)	yea, but i think you need premeium package to get digital compass __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

04-04-2012, 08:39 AM	#25
smohr33 Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	One thing that I nocited while I was playing around in settings was that you can get rid of the ECO Pro gauge on the extended display. I feel the MPG gauge is more useful than a blue bar so I was happy to get rid of that

04-04-2012, 01:18 PM	#31
bcl0328 Captain Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 967 iTrader: (0)	but that is in sport+ mode. any mode that isn't eco pro shows mpg, even comfort.

04-04-2012, 05:46 PM	#35
Sephanite First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 328 iTrader: (0)	For the shortcut keys. Can't u just voice recognition "destination home"? And voice recognition radio station and call?

04-04-2012, 10:08 PM	#37
MacAttackBMW First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 Sport Line - Alpine Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 300 iTrader: (0)	A few good ones I was going to say were already mentioned. I was particularly impressed that my iPhone address book uploaded automatically and I could immediately use voice to call specific people by name - no training needed.

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