BMW 2008 1 Series Owner's Manual page 26

If no further commands are possible, continue
by operating the item of equipment via iDrive.
Terminating or canceling voice
command system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
{Cancel}
Commands
Having the possible commands read
aloud
You can have the system read aloud the possi-
ble commands related to the selected menu
item on the Control Display.
To have the possible commands read out to
you:
{Options}
For instance, if you have selected "CD", the
commands available for operating the CD
*
player and CD changer
Opening help
{Help}
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:
{Radio on} or {Turn radio on}
Calling up functions immediately via
short commands
Short commands enable you to perform certain
functions immediately, irrespective of which
menu item is selected, refer to page 235.
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are read out.
Opening the start menu
{Main menu}
Example: selecting a track
1. If necessary, switch on entertainment audio
output.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
3. {Entertainment}.
The system says:
{{Entertainment}}.
4. {CD}.
The system says:
{{CD on}}.