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Contacts with images

With the introduction of the Combox images can now be stored in contacts. These are transmitted from a supported mobile phone via Bluetooth and stored temporarily on the Combox.

NOTE: This feature is not currently supported by all phones. For a detailed list of BMW tested phones and their features, please visit  http://www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.

The contacts from the mobile phone are displayed only if the mobile phone supports this function. Contacts can be created and edited using the Drive.

The addresses can be taken over as a destination for the Navigation system and the phone numbers can be dialled.

When calling someone from the address book, his or her image appears in the central information display.

Fig 1: Display - Calling Person From Address Book With Image
G06896830Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If another party joins a call, a list of participants with image is shown in the central information display.

Fig 2: Display - Multiple Callers From Address Book With Image
G06896831Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.