Screen Samples of the On-Board Monitor Functions

SCREEN SAMPLES OF THE ON-BOARD MONITOR FUNCTIONS

ON BOARD COMPUTER




The functions of the On Board Computer remain the same as previous systems. All On Board Computer calculations are still performed by the IKE.

The OBC is called up from the On-board Monitor main menu by highlighting the BC and pressing the knob.




Once the computer functions are displayed, all programming and resetting of the displays is carried out using the rotary knob.

MARK I GPS NAVIGATION




The on-board monitor provides access to the new Navigation system.

The Mark I Navigation system is controlled and displayed via the on-board monitor.

TELEPHONE




Selecting the Telephone function on the Monitor screen will call up a rotary dial display. The telephone can be dialed with the rotary knob by turning the knob and pressing it when the desired digit is highlighted. Once the number is input, the call is initiated by pressing the send/end button at the left of the Monitor.

All telephone programming is carried out through the handset as on other telephone models.




Other features of the monitor telephone control include:
- Memory storage and recall
- Information on signal strength and call timer
- Top 8 number storage
- Emergency call feature
- Displays 911 or Assist.
- Displays the vehicles current coordinates in latitude and longitude along with the street name (if the street is on the digitized map database).

CODE FUNCTION




The familiar BC code function is carried over to the On-board Monitor system. A four digit code can be entered into the system that will disable the vehicle from starting as with previous systems,

SET (On-Board Monitor Setup Utility)




The Set Menu provides the on-board monitor display set up. This includes:
- Language
- Selection
- Time/date set and format Etc.

The "Audio+BC" selection at the bottom of the list switches the BC display off when the audio display is in the monitor.

TELEVISION




Early production only! The television function will be selectable from the main menu. Though audio is heard, television images will not display in the On-board Monitor.

E38: vehicles are prewired for television viewing in the rear seat. A TV monitor connector is located in the rear of the center console for this purpose. This is only possible with owner purchased equipment. The On-board monitor will only serve as the controller for rear seat television.

DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSOR (DSP)




The DSP system, introduced with the E38 is controlled and programmed through the On-board Monitor.

AUXILIARY VENTILATION




The control and programming of the auxiliary ventilation feature is done with the on-board monitor. Use the rotary knob to program the on times for system operation.

EMERGENCY




The Emergency function provides the exact location of the vehicle including:
- Street and Town (if on digitized map)
- Longitude and Latitude Coordinates

If the vehicle is equipped with a telephone, 911 or Assist (BMW roadside assistance) can be called directly from this screen.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a phone the emergency program provides your location.

MONITOR OFF
Pressing the "Monitor Off" button switches the monitor to a blank screen. All programs are still functioning but not displayed in the monitor. The monitor is turned back on by pressing or turning any button on the on-board monitor.