BMW X3 2018 Owner's Manual page 50

AT A GLANCE
Selecting functions
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Touchpad"
4. Select desired setting:
▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers.
▷ "Map": using the map.
▷ "Search fields": write letters without se‐
lecting the list field.
▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the be‐
ginning. When entering, pay attention to the fol‐
lowing:
▷ The system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. To
make entries, it may be necessary to change
between upper and lower-case letters, num‐
bers and characters, refer to page 47.
▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the
Control Display.
▷ Always enter associated characters, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized. The set language deter‐
mines what input is possible. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the Control‐
ler.
Entering special characters
Input Operation
Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the
ter. touchpad.
Enter a blank Swipe to the right in the
space. center of the touchpad.
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Input Operation
Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the up‐
per area of the touchpad.
Enter an under‐ Swipe to the right in the
score. lower area of the touchpad.
Using the map
The map in the navigation system can be moved
via the touchpad.
Function Operation
Move map. Swipe in the appropriate di‐
rection.
Enlarge/shrink Drag in or out on the touch‐
map. pad with fingers.
Display menu. Tap once.
Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed in several
menus on the right side of the split screen, for in‐
stance information from the Onboard Computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when switching to another menu.
Switching the split screen on/off
1. Press button.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting the display
The display can be selected in menus, where the
split screen is supported.
1. Move the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. Select the desired setting.