BMW 8 Series 2022 Owner's Manual page 50

CONTROLS
Deleting
Icon Function
Press the Controller: delete letter or
number.
Hold the Controller down: delete all let‐
ters or numbers.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,
the letters for which an entry exists can be dis‐
played in a text box.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐
played in the list.
Operation via touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Touchpad"
5. Select the desired setting.
Entering letters and numbers
▷ 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 determines what input is
possible. Where necessary, enter special
characters via the Controller.
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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.
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.
Using alphabetical lists
Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries per‐
mit a direct jump to letters for which an entry ex‐
ists.
Enter the first letter on the touchpad.
The first entry of the entered letter is displayed in
the list.
Operation via touchscreen
General information
The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐
screen.
You can tap on menu items and widgets. Touch
the touchscreen with your fingers. Do not use
any objects.