2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Owner's Manual

136 Control systemsCOMAND telephone*
Select number to be overwritten.
COMAND overwrites the selected num-
ber with the new data.
Adding a telephone number to an ad-
dress book entry

Select address book entry
(page 131).

Select “Options”
“Add Number”.

Selecting a number category:
Select a category, e.g. “Home”.

Selecting a telephone category:
Select a category, e.g. “Land Line”.

Confirming selection: Select “Save”.
If four numbers are saved for the entry
in the selected number category, a
prompt will appear asking whether one
of the existing numbers should be over-
written.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “Yes”, a selection list
will appear containing the four ex-
isting numbers.

Select number to be overwritten.
The input menu appears with the data
field for entering the new telephone
number.

Entering digits: Select all digits one
by one from the input characters.

Moving cursor in the data field:
SelectY or Z.

Deleting individual digits: Select)
and briefly press n.
The digit to the left of the cursor is de-
leted.

Deleting an entire number:
Select) and press and hold n until
the number is deleted.

Saving entry: Select?.

Canceling an entry: Select “Back”.
If you have already entered data, a
prompt will appear asking whether the
entry should be saved.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
The entry will either be saved or
not, depending on your selection.
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This function is used to add a telephone
number to an existing address book entry. The
telephone number can be entered manually.
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All entries with the symbol or without a
symbol are address book entries.
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“Add Number” does not function if you have
selected the main entry for an address book en-
try with subentries.


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SMS messages (Short Message Service)
SMS functions
The following functions are available:

Receive


Read
The following conditions must be fulfilled
in order to use the functions:


The mobile phone is inserted in the cra-
dle and switched on


The PIN has been entered (only GSM
mobile phones)


The mobile phone is logged into a mo-
bile network


Mobile phone phone book must be
downloaded and available in COMANDInbox
Calling up the SMS inbox

Select “Telephone”
“Telephone”.
The main telephone menu appears.
1Symbol for unread messages in the
SMS inbox

Select “Text Message”.
The SMS inbox appears.1Date and time the highlighted SMS
message was received
2To call up options
3Highlighted SMS message
4Symbol for unread SMS message
5Back to main telephone menu
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The symbol only appears for those mes-
sages which are received while the mobile phone
is inserted in the cradle.
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“Text Message” does not function if the
SMS inbox contains no SMS messages. The SMS
inbox only shows the messages which are re-
ceived while the mobile phone is inserted in the
cradle.

138 Control systemsCOMAND telephone*Selecting an SMS message
Rotate ymz or slide qmr and then
pressn.
Showing abbreviated sender display in
full

Select SMS message
“Options”

“Details”.
The detailed view appears.

Closing detailed view: Slide qmr or
press n.Calling an SMS sender

Select SMS message
“Options”

“Call”.
The telephone connects the call.
Saving SMS sender as new COMAND
address book entry

Selecting an SMS message: in the
SMS inbox, select a message
“Op-
tions”
“Save Number”
“New En-
try”.

Selecting a number category:
Select a category, e.g. “Home”.

Selecting a telephone category:
Select a category, e.g. “Land Line”.

Saving: Select “Save”.
The input menu appears with the data
fields. The data field for the telephone
number is filled in automatically.1Data field
2Input mark (cursor)
3Input characters

Proceed as described in the “Changing
data field” paragraph in the “Assigning
a New Entry in the Address Book” sec-
tion (
page 133).
Adding an SMS sender’s telephone num-
ber to an existing address book entry

Selecting an SMS message: in the
SMS inbox, select a message
“Op-
tions”
“Save Number”
“Add”.
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The SMS messages are sorted by the date
and time they were received. The most recent
message is at the top of the list.
If the name and telephone number of the sender
is saved in the address book or phone book of
the mobile phone, you will see the name of the
sender in the SMS inbox. Otherwise, you will see
the telephone number of the sender.

139 Control systems
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Proceed as described in the “Selecting
a number category” paragraph in the
“Adding a telephone number to an ex-
isting address book entry” section
(page 135).
Exiting the SMS inbox

Select “Back”.
The main telephone menu appears.
Reading an SMS message

In the SMS inbox, select an SMS mes-
sage and press n.
The SMS message appears.Using data in a text message

Selecting data from the text:
Rotateymz or slide qmr.

Using data: Press n
“Use”.
If you have selected a telephone num-
ber, the telephone connects the call.
If you have selected a navigable ad-
dress, it is transferred to the navigation
system.
Calling an SMS sender

Press n
“Call”.
The telephone connects the call.Saving SMS sender as new address book
entry

Press n
“Save Number”
“New
Entry”.

Proceed as described in the “Selecting
a number category” paragraph in the
“Saving SMS sender as new address
book entry” section (
page 138).
Adding an SMS sender’s telephone num-
ber to an existing address book entry

Press n
“Save Number”
“Add”.

Proceed as described in the “Selecting
a number category” paragraph in the
“Adding a telephone number to an ex-
isting address book entry” section
(page 135).
Closing an SMS message and returning
to SMS inbox

Press n
“Back”.
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If the SMS message contains telephone
numbers or navigable address data, you can se-
lect this data and place a telephone call or trans-
fer the address data to the navigation system.
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This function is not possible with all SMS
senders.
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This function is not possible with all SMS
senders.

140 Control systemsCOMAND navigation (introduction)Safety precautions
Map software
The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same
way as conventional road maps. Optimum
route guidance can only be provided by the
navigation system in conjunction with the
most up-to-date map software.
Information about new map software ver-
sions can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the ve-
hicle is in motion, a passenger should enter
the destination. Study manual and select
route before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the desti-
nation without taking account of the follow-
ing, for example:

Traffic lights


Stop and right-of-way signs


Parking or stopping prohibited areas


Lane merging


Other road and traffic rules and regula-
tions


Narrow bridges
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map
does not correspond with the actual
road/traffic situation. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
For example, if the traffic routing has been
changed or the direction of a one-way road
has been reversed.
For this reason, you must always observe
applicable road and traffic rules and regula-
tions during your journey. Road and traffic
rules and regulations always have priority
over the navigation commands generated by
the system.
Warning!
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Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting
your attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.

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Updating the map software
You can update the map software yourself
using a DVD.
Notes about handling DVDs

Only hold discs by the edge.


Handle discs carefully to prevent read
problems.


Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints
and dust on discs.


Use a commercially-available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. Do not wipe them
with a circular motion, but only in
straight lines from the center out-
wards.


Place discs back in their boxes after
use.


Protect discs from heat and direct sun-
light.
Updating process
The updating process has the following
phases:

Loading a DVD into the DVD changer
(page 142)


Updating process (
page 142)
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The updating process can take between 10
and 60 minutes, depending on the size of the
map software. If the radio was switched on be-
fore you started the updating process, you can
still adjust the volume. You can also use
COMAND to operate the automatic air condition-
ing and to cancel the process. Other functions
are not operational.
If possible, carry out the update when the vehicle
is stationary.
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If you carry out the update with the engine
switched off and the vehicle battery has insuffi-
cient power, COMAND may automatically switch
off during the process in order to protect the bat-
tery. If this occurs, restart the update with the
engine running period. Similarly, if the SmartKey
position is unintentionally switched to 0, restart
the update.Warning!
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Never leave the engine running in an en-
closed space. The exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide. Inhaling exhaust gases
constitutes a health hazard and could lead
to loss of consciousness or even death.

142 Control systemsCOMAND navigation (introduction)Loading a DVD into the DVD changer
1Disc slot
2Magazine tray buttons 1 – 6
Switch on COMAND (
page 79).

Press one of the magazine tray
buttons2.
If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected.

Take disc out of slot 1.

Wait until LED for magazine button 2
which you pressed flashes quickly.

Slide DVD into slot 1 with printed side
facing upwards.
COMAND loads the DVD.
Updating
After you have loaded the DVD, you will
see a message to the effect that the disc
does not contain a recognizable audio for-
mat.
Confirming message: Press n.
COMAND checks whether the map
software on the DVD is compatible with
the vehicle’s navigation system and
whether it is compatible with the cur-
rent system software.Map software is compatible with the
navigation system and the current sys-
tem software
COMAND now checks whether the map
data on the DVD is already installed.
Map data is not yet installed
You will see a comparison of the version
statuses in the display and a prompt will
appear asking whether you want to contin-
ue with the update.

Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “No”, COMAND automati-
cally ejects the DVD and the map data
is not updated.
Take DVD out of the slot.
If you select “Yes”, the map data is up-
dated.
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Each magazine tray button 2 indicates the
status of the corresponding magazine tray by
means of an LED.


LED off = magazine tray is empty


LED constantly lit = magazine tray is loaded


LED flashes = CD/DVD changer requesting
disc to be loaded

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Map data is already installed
You will see a message that the map data
is already installed and a prompt will ap-
pear asking you whether you want to con-
tinue with the update.
Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “No”, COMAND automati-
cally ejects the DVD and the map data
is not updated.
Take DVD out of slot.
If you select “Yes”, the existing map
data is saved again.
Updating the map data
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar.
The progress bars fills up from left to right
during the update.1Progress bar
You can either cancel the update or allow
it to run to the end without canceling.

Canceling an update on the single
DVD drive: Press eject button 2.

Canceling an update on the DVD
changer: Press corresponding maga-
zine tray button 2.
The DVD will be ejected in both cases.

Take DVD out of slot.

To allow the update to run to the
end without canceling: take no fur-
ther action.
If the update is successfully complet-
ed, you will see a message to this ef-
fect.

Confirming message: Press n.
COMAND ejects the DVD.

Take DVD out of slot.
The update is complete.
If the update is not successfully complet-
ed, you will see a message that the map
update is not possible.

Confirming message: Press n.
COMAND ejects the DVD.

Take DVD out of slot.
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If the update is canceled, the navigation sys-
tem remains fully operational with the previous
map data. You can restart the update at a later
date. It will then continue from the point where it
was canceled.