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Notes:
• Your phone plays a confirmation beep when docked. Wait for this beep before undocking.
• While in Vehicular Mode, the phone operates on the vehicle’s integrated cellular antenna.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends keeping the phone docked in the cradle while operating the vehicle. If you
must use the handset for privacy operation, stop the vehicle prior to removing the phone from the cradle.
Installing the Special Battery Insert
The V60 cradle is supplied with a special insert to make it easier to align the phone with the cradle’s embedded connector
when you use certain batteries.
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The slim battery is supplied as a standard component in the CDMA V60 kit, while the high performance battery is standard
in the TDMA V60 kit. You should remove the insert when using the optional extra capacity battery.
To install the insert:
44 4 4
Pivot the cradle down to securely latch it.
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The cradle should never be placed into the holder with the phone’s flip open.
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in order to prevent damage to the phone when the console cover is closed.
Step
11 1 1
Align the four tabs on the side of the insert with the corresponding slots in the cradle.
22 2 2
Gently push the insert into the slots until it snaps into place.
If you are using the slim battery, the side marked “FOR USE WITH SLIM BATTERY” should face up.
If you are using the high performance battery, the side marked “FOR USE WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERY” should face up.
33 3 3
If you plan to use the extra capacity battery with your phone, remove the insert by gently prying it out with a small
flat screwdriver, exercising care not to mar the side walls of the cradle.
Step
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When in Vehicular Mode
In Vehicular Mode, the phone turns on automatically each time you turn on the vehicle ignition if the head unit is turned
on.
To turn off the phone, open the flip, and press P
. If your ignition is on when you turn your phone off, a flashing battery
icon and
Pwr
will appear in the display. While in this mode, calls cannot be placed or received. The next time the ignition is
turned on, the phone will turn on. To turn the phone back on, press P
again.
If your phone is on for more than five minutes when your vehicle’s ignition is off, the phone automatically turns itself off to
conserve your vehicle’s battery.
Switching Out of Vehicular Mode
To disengage your phone from Vehicular Mode:
To remove the cradle from the holder, press the release button on the holder.
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If you switch out of Vehicular Mode during a call, the party on the other end will hear a click.
Step
Remove the phone from the cradle by pressing the black tab on the top of the cradle.
You can remove the phone with the cradle in or out of the holder.
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Placing a Call Using Hands Free Operation
Hands Free operation allows you to use the phone while it is docked in the cradle. The phone audio is projected through
your vehicle’s audio system speakers. The Hands Free microphone allows both driver and passenger to engage in the con-
versation.
Step
11 1 1
Prepare the phone for Hands Free use:
• Dock the phone. (See “Switching into Vehicular Mode” on page 5.)
• Ensure the flip is closed.
22 2 2
Dial the telephone number via the radio keypad or via voice command.
*
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You can enter up to 32 digits.
* Not available on all models.
33 3 3
Press Send on the radio keypad or steering wheel, or speak the voice command: “Dial.”
*
If the network is busy, you hear a fast busy signal. Your phone automatically redials over the next four minutes. When the call
goes through, your phone rings one time and connects the call.
44 4 4
Begin your conversation.
55 5 5
To end the call, press the End key on the radio keypad, steering wheel, or voice activation stalk.
*
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Placing a Call Using Handset Operation
In handset operation, the cellular phone remains in the cradle, but the cradle is removed from the holder and the phone is
held to your ear with the flip open. In this mode, passengers in the vehicle are prevented from hearing the person on the
other end of the call.
Step
11 1 1
With the phone properly docked, dial the number you are calling.
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You may also dial the number with the phone out of the cradle.
If your audio system is on when you make a call, it automatically mutes to allow the person you are calling to be heard.
22 2 2
Press the Send button on the phone, radio keypad, or steering wheel
*
to initiate the call.
* Not available on all models.
33 3 3
Remove the phone and cradle from the holder, lift the phone to your ear, and begin your conversation.
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Your phone will display the In Use icon while the call is active.
44 4 4
When you are finished with the call, press
O
on the phone, head unit, or steering wheel.
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Answering a Call Using Hands Free Operation
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If your phone is set to silent mode while it is docked, you will not hear a hands free ring tone when you receive a call.
Answering a Call Using Privacy Mode
Step
11 1 1
Prepare the phone for Hands Free use:
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Dock the phone. (See “Switching into Vehicular Mode” on page 5.)
22 2 2
Press Send on the radio keypad or steering wheel
*
to answer the call.
* Not available on all models.
33 3 3
Speak clearly in order for the Hands Free microphone to deliver your conversation.
44 4 4
After you finish your conversation, end the call by pressing the End key on the radio keypad or steering wheel.
*
Step
11 1 1
Remove the cradle from the holder.
22 2 2
Open the flip on your phone.
33 3 3
Lift the phone to your ear.
44 4 4
Begin speaking.
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Switching from Hands Free to Handset Operation
If you are using the phone in Hands Free operation and wish to switch to Handset operation:
Switching from Handset to Hands Free Operation
With the phone in the cradle, close the flip to switch the call from Handset to Hands Free mode.
Muting and Unmuting a Hands Free Call
To Mute
Press the mute key on the radio keypad.
To Unmute
Depress the mute key on the radio keypad.
Muting and Unmuting a Handset Call
To Mute
Press
MUTE
(+
).
This mutes the call so the other party cannot hear you speaking.
To Unmute
Press
UNMUTE
(+
).
Step
11 1 1
Open the flip on your phone.
22 2 2
Remove the phone and cradle from the holder.
33 3 3
Begin speaking.
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Entering and Exiting Vehicular Mode During a Call
To Continue a Call While Leaving the Vehicle
You can now continue your conversation outside the vehicle.
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The call will be disconnected if the phone and cradle are removed from the holder when the flip is closed.
To Continue a Call While Entering the Vehicle
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Before attaching the phone and cradle to the holder, be sure the vehicle is ON.
When your phone is properly docked, your vehicle’s electrical system begins to recharge the phone’s battery. If the phone
is properly docked, the battery icon in the phone’s display will blink on and off.
Operation from the Radio
Features available through your vehicle’s radio controls include:
• Digit dialing (to dial any phone number)
• Memory scrolling (alpha or numeric)
Step
11 1 1
Open the flip.
22 2 2Remove the phone and cradle from the holder.
Step
11 1 1
Attach the phone and cradle to the holder.
22 2 2Ensure the vehicle is running before closing the flip.
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• Unlock the phone system (using the first 3 digits of the phone’s 4-digit unlock code)
• Answer a call
• DTMF tone dialing during a call (for accessing voice mail, automated phone menus, etc.)
• Speed dialing, Turbo Dial
™
• Signal strength
• Call status information (in use, roaming, etc.)
• Automatic redial
• Phonebook editing
• Mobile Terminated SMS (Short Message System)
(SMS Messages can be received and displayed on the audio head units in Vehicular Mode but cannot be sent by the
head unit.)
• Caller ID
• Last number dialed from portable phone
• Incoming call list
*
• Pause & Variable Head Unit entry
(Pause and Variable characters can be entered from head unit by pressing * two or three times respectively.
Variable entry is only available through Privacy Mode.)
• Missed call message
*
These features are described in the user’s guide for your phone and in the radio manual.
* Not available on all models.