2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN telephone

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You will find the following symbols in these
operating instructions:GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your COMAND.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
XThis symbol points to
instructions for you to follow. A
number of these symbols
appearing in succession
indicates a multiple-step
procedure.OThe continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.( Y page 11)This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on
this subject.DisplayMessages, menu items or soft
key names appearing in the
COMAND color display are
printed in the style shown here.Operating SafetyGWarning
Any alterations of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer,
navigation module, telephone and Voice
Control systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend to have any service work on
electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWarning
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should enter system
settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every
second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe place before answering or placing a call,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information.
GWarning
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
Introduction15Z

COMAND Control System
E-Class illustrated
FunctionPage1COMAND display182COMAND control unit with
DVD changer
20
3COMAND controller23
Vehicle Equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Components of COMAND
COMAND comprises:
R the COMAND display
R the COMAND control unit with DVD
changer
R the COMAND controller with the Back and
Clear button
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
R the navigation system
R the audio function with the radio, SatRadio,
disc (CD audio, DVD audio or MP3 mode),
PCMCIA memory card (MP3 mode), Music
Register and Audio Aux modes
R the telephone and the address book
function
R DVD Video
R systems settings
You can call up the main functions:
R using the corresponding function buttons
R using the main function line in the
COMAND display
COMAND Display
i Do not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. Should
the display need cleaning, use a mild
cleaning agent and a soft, antistatic, lint-
free cloth. Commercially available alcohol
and ammonia-free TFT or LCD cleaners are
recommended.
The COMAND display shows the function
currently selected and its associated menus.
The COMAND display is divided into several
areas.
The radio display is shown in the example.
18COMAND Control SystemAt a Glance

Example: Audio main function display
1Status line2Main function line3Main area4Submenu line
Status line 1 displays the time and the
current telephone status.
With the main function line 2 you can select
the main function.
Select the function with the COMAND
controller ( Y page 23).
In the example, the audio main function is set
to radio mode and the main area 3 is active.
i The arrangement of the menus can vary,
depending on the equipment. Normally, the
menus for the full equipment version are
shown in this manual.
Menu Overview
Having selected a main function, you will find
the submenu line at the bottom edge of the
COMAND display.
If one of the main functions such as
Navigation, Audio, Video or Phone is currently
selected, additional menus are available from
the main function line ( Y page 19).
This is indicated by a small triangle behind the
main function label.
1Triangle indicating an additional menuNaviAudioPhoneVideoModeFM/AM RadioPhoneDVD VideoMap OrientationSatRadioAddress bookVideo AuxPOI Symbols On
MapDisc (CD audio,
DVD audio, MP3
mode)Traffic Information
On MapMemory card (MP3
mode)Text Information
On MapMusic RegisterÇ Topographic
MapMedia InterfaceCOMAND Control System19At a GlanceZ

NaviAudioPhoneVideoÇ Highway
informationRearÇ Read Traffic
Messages
AutomaticallyAUXÇ Audio FadeoutBlock AreaSIRIUS ServiceYou can determine basic settings for the map
display, route calculation and route guidance
functions in Navigation.
i You can call up functions such as
destination entry and the destination
memory at the bottom of the COMAND
display in the Navigation Submenu line.
In the Audio main function, you can switch
modes in the audio menu.
In the Phone main function, you can choose
between the telephone mode and the address
book.
In the Video main function, you can choose
between the DVD mode and the Video Aux
mode.COMAND Control Unit
The COMAND control unit allows you to:
R switch COMAND on/off
R adjust the volume
R select the main function/mode directly
R enter telephone numbers and accept,
reject, initiate and end calls
R load and eject CDs/DVDs or a PCMCIA
memory card20COMAND Control SystemAt a Glance

FunctionPage1$Switch to radio mode123Switch wavebands2hSwitch toLast selected medium in
DVD changer139, 158Memory Card139Music Register144Media Interface1473VLoad/eject button134,1364Disc slotCD/DVD loading134CD/DVD ejection136Update the map software485ESelect stations using the
station search function
125
Fast reverse142Select the previous track141FunctionPage6qSwitch COMAND on/off34Adjust the volume347FSelect stations using the
station search function
125
Fast forward142Select the next track14182Clear button for functionsTelephone number entry109Delete a digit or entire entry9Number keypadSelect stations via station
presets
125
Store stations manually125Telephone number entry109DTMF tone transmission111aPCMCIA memory card slot136bEject button for the
PCMCIA memory card
137
COMAND Control System21At a GlanceZ

FunctionPagec6Accept a call109Dial a call109Redial110d~Reject a call109End an active call111Reject a waiting call111eWOpen the system menu40FunctionPagef8Switch the sound on/off34Mute navigation
announcements
34
g%Switch to telephone mode102hØSwitch to navigation mode5322COMAND Control SystemAt a Glance

XTo select the next or previous scene:
Briefly press 9 or : .XTo search for the next or previous
scene: Press and hold 9 or : .
Tel Menu
GWarning
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellular
telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location before placing or
answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
feature and be sure to pay attention to the
traffic situation at all times. Use the mobile
phone only when road, weather and traffic
conditions permit. Otherwise, you may not be
able to observe traffic conditions and could
endanger yourself and others.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
You can use the functions in the Tel menu to
operate your mobile phone.
XSwitch on COMAND ( Y page 34).XSelect the Tel menu ( Y page 102).
Mobile Phone Status
R
If the mobile phone has not yet been
authorized, the message in the
multifunction display is:
Ready for Bluetooth Telephony...
( Y page 99).
R If the mobile phone is switched on and
authorized, the message Phone READY
appears in the multifunction display.
Accepting a Call
If someone calls you while you are in the
Tel menu, the following message appears in
the multifunction display:
XPress 6 to answer a call.
You can also take a call if you have not
selected the Tel menu.
i The name of the caller only appears if it is
included in the phone book.
Rejecting or Ending a Call
XPress ~.
You can also reject or end a call if you have
not selected the Tel menu.
Dialing a Number from the Phone Book
If your mobile phone is able to receive calls,
you can search for and dial a number from the
phone book in COMAND at any time.
i You can enter new numbers in the phone
book using COMAND .
XSelect the Tel menu.
The multifunction display shows
Phone READY .XPress :, 9 or a to call up the
phone book.XPress : or 9 to select the name you
are searching for.
The stored names are displayed in
alphabetical order.XIf only one telephone number is stored
for a name: Press 6 or a to start
dialing.
The message Connecting Call... and
the selected number appear in theMultifunction Steering Wheel29At a GlanceZ

Volume of Navigation Announcements
You can set the volume for navigation
announcements independently of the volume
for the active audio or video source.
During a navigation announcement:
XTurn the q rotary/push button.
or
XPress the W or X button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Audio Fadeout
The Audio Fadeout function, if activated,
lowers the volume of the current audio source
when a navigation announcement is issued.
As soon as the navigation announcement has
ended, the audio source will be played at the
previous volume ( Y page 60).
Setting Volume for Phone Calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
During a telephone call:
XTurn the q rotary/push button.
or
XPress the W or X button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Sound Settings
You can select different sound settings for
each audio and video source. The sound
menu can be opened from the submenu of the
desired operating mode.
Examples:
R Audio £ FM/AM Radio £Sound
R Audio £Disc £Sound
Setting Bass and Treble
XSelect Sound£Treble or Bass .
The previously selected setting is indicated
by an empty bar.
Setting treble and bass
1Last selected setting2Current settingXTo change the setting: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired treble and bass
levels are set.XTo save setting: Press n.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.XTo exit the menu without changes: Press
the k button or slide om p.
Setting Balance and Fader
The balance determines whether the sound
intensity is higher on the driver’s side or on
the front passenger’s side.
The fader determines whether the sound
intensity is higher in the front or in the rear of
the vehicle.
XSelect Sound £ Bal/Fad (balance/
fader).Basic Functions of COMAND35At a GlanceZ