BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 70

CONTROLS
A connected USB device is supplied with charg‐
ing current via the USB interface if the device
supports this. Note the maximum charging cur‐
rent of the USB interface.
The following can be done at USB interfaces
compatible with data transfer:
▷ Playback of music files.
▷ Playback of video films.
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
▷ Do not use force when inserting the plug into
the USB interface.
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
▷ Protect the USB device from mechanical
damage.
▷ Due to the large variety of USB devices avail‐
able on the market, operation via the vehicle
cannot be ensured for every device.
▷ Do not expose the USB devices to extreme
environmental conditions, for example very
high temperatures, see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
▷ Due to the large variety of different compres‐
sion techniques, correct playback of the me‐
dia stored on the USB device cannot be
guaranteed in every case.
▷ To ensure correct transfer of the stored data,
do not charge a USB device from the socket
in the vehicle when the device is also con‐
nected to the USB interface.
▷ Depending on how the USB device is being
used, it may be necessary to perform settings
on the USB device, see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
Unsuitable USB devices:
▷ USB hard drives.
▷ USB hubs.
▷ USB memory card reader with several inserts.
▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
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General settings
Operating requirements
Compatible device, see page 67, with USB inter‐
face.
Connecting a device
Connect the USB device to a USB interface, see
page 240, using a suitable adapter cable.
The USB device is displayed in the device list,
see page 73.
WiFi hotspot
Principle
Compatible devices with a WLAN interface can
use the vehicle's Internet connection via the
WiFi hotspot.
General
Up to 10 devices can be connected at the same
time using the vehicle hotspot.
Operating requirements
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Switching on WLAN in the
vehicle
Via iDrive:
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Online Edition for Part no. xxx - X/18
Compatible device, see page 67, with WLAN
interface.
WLAN activated on the device.
Registration and, if necessary, data contract
with a service provider.
Internet usage is activated in the vehicle.
Standby state switched on.
"COM"
"Mobile devices"
Tilt the Controller to the right.
"Settings"
"WiFi"