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RThe discs must only be labelled using pens
specially designed for this purpose.
R After use, replace the discs into the sleeve.
R Protect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
DVD Playback Conditions
Some DVDs may not comply with the NTSC
or PAL TV playback standards. Sound, picture
and other playback problems may occur
when you play such DVDs.
As standard, COMAND can play video DVDs
which meet the following criteria:
R Region code 1 or region code 0 (all regions)
i With a video DVD having another region
code, a corresponding message will be
displayed.
R PAL or NTSC TV standard
Information on this can usually be found
either on the DVD itself or on the DVD sleeve.
i The factory setting for COMAND is region
code 1. An authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center can change this setting up to five
times. This will enable you to play video
DVDs with other region codes, provided
that they have been made to the PAL or
NTSC TV standard.
Functional Restrictions
It may be the case that some functions or
actions may not be possible at certain times,
or may not be possible in general, depending
on the DVD.
When you activate such functions or actions,
this is indicated by the 7 in the display.
Loading a DVD
XProceed as described in the “Loading CDs
and DVDs” section ( Y page 134).
Ejecting a DVD
XProceed as described in the “Ejecting CDs
and DVDs” section ( Y page 136).
Submenu Overview
DVD-Video« /X±MediaSoundDVD functions« Pauses
playback± Stops
playbackMedium
selectionTrebleBrightnessX Resumes
playbackBassContrastX Restarts
playbackBalance/FaderColorSurround sound16:9 Optimized4:3WidescreenSubmenu Overview157VideoZ

Menu system displayed
1DVD Video menu2Pause function3Stop function4Media selection5Sound settings
Fast Forward or Rewind
XSlide and hold om p in Full Screen mode
until the desired position is reached.
or
XPress and hold E or F in the control
panel until the desired position has been
reached.
You see the control menu.
Selecting DVD Media
XIn DVD video mode, if necessary display the
menu system ( Y page 158).XSelect Media.
The media list appears. The R dot
indicates the current medium being played.
Media list
1Symbol for DVD Video2DVD Video currently playingXTo select video ý: Rotate ym z or slide
q m r.XTo confirm your selection: Press n.
COMAND changes the medium.
i If you select a CD, an DVD Audio or an
MP3 medium, you switch to the audio mode
in question. You can find further
information about the media list on
( Y page 141).
Stop Function
XIn DVD Video mode, display the menu
system if necessary ( Y page 158).XTo interrupt playback: Select ±.
The display « changes to X.XTo resume playback: Select X.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The menu system is
hidden.XTo stop playback: Select ± again while
playback is interrupted.
or
XSelect ± twice during playback.
Selection is at X.XTo restart playback: Select X.
Playback restarts from the beginning. The
menu system is hidden.DVD Video159VideoZ

To resume the dialog with voice control, press
the ? button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Canceling the Dialog
XPress the % button.
or
XSay the command Cancel (except when
creating and storing voice tags, navigation
entries or during individualization).
or
XPress any button on COMAND.
Adjusting the Volume
XStart the dialog.XGive a command, e.g. Help.XPress the W or X button.
The volume increases or decreases during
voice output.
or
XSet the volume for the voice output on the
volume control for COMAND.
Display Messages
The audible help function can be
supplemented by visual help on the display
( Y page 42). If the help function is switched
on, the most important commands that are
currently possible appear in the display when
you start the dialog.
In the address book and navigation system, a
selection list is shown in the display if voice
control requires additional information from
you.
Entering Numbers
R Digits from “zero” to “nine” are permitted.
R Say the phone number in groups of three
to five digits.
Spell
R The letters of the alphabet and the numbers
0 to 9 are permitted.
R Say the letters in groups of five to seven
letters.
R Say each individual letter clearly.
i Using individualization, you can fine-tune
voice control to your own voice and thus
improve voice recognition. The process of
individualization is described in chapter
“System Settings” ( Y page 42).
i If you use individualization, it may impair
recognition of other users. Switch off
individualization if it makes recognition of
other users worse.
Phone
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.
188PhoneVoice Control

Renter a street
R enter an intersection
R enter a house number
R enter an entire address
R enter a zip code
R find address
R enter a point of interest
R select one of your previous destinations
R call up route information
R store a destination
R display the map
R enlarge/reduce the size of the map
R listen to the destination memory
R start and stop route guidance
R switch the guidance instructions on and offXTo select the navigation application press
the ? button on the multifunction
steering wheel.XGive the “Navigation” command.XPress the ? button.XGive one of the navigation commands
explained below.
Commands
You cannot start the route guidance until all
the necessary address data has been
entered.
“Help Navigation”/“Help”
Using the “Help navigation” command, you
can have all the essential commands for the
navigation system read out.
Entering an Address
i If voice control fails to recognize your
entry, it is advisable to spell the name of
the town and street. Spell names of towns
and streets when abroad.
The system guides you completely through
the dialog to route guidance. As soon as a
valid address is entered (at least the town),
you can use the “Start route guidance”
command to start the route guidance.
“Enter state”/“Enter province”
You can use the “Enter state”/“Enter
province” command to change the state or
province setting of the navigation system.
Example of dialog:
sEnter statetPlease enter the name of the stateuThe system shows a numbered list of
possible state names on the display. If
there is only one entry on the list, voice
control asks if it is correct.tPlease select a line numbersLine number 1tLine number 1 accepted
“Enter Destination”
You can use the “Enter destination”
command to enter a complete address.
The system guides you through the whole
dialog. As soon as a valid address is entered
(at least the town), you can use the “Start
route guidance” command to start the route
guidance.
Example of dialog:
sEnter destinationtDo you want to enter street first or
town first?sTowntPlease say the name of the townsAlbanytLoading list of townsuThe system shows a numbered list of
possible city names on the display. If192NavigationVoice Control

RDistance to destination
R Remaining driving time
R Expected arrival time
“Guidance Instructions On”
When you use the “Guidance instructions on”
command, voice control repeats the last
driving tip. If the driving tip output has been
switched off up to this point, it is now
switched on again.
“Guidance Instructions Off”
You can use this command to switch off the
route guidance voice output.
“Cancel Route Guidance”
You can use this command to stop route
guidance.
Example of dialog:
sCancel route guidancetAre you sure you want to cancel route
guidance?sYestCancelling route guidance
Voice control cancels route guidance.
or
sNotContinuing route guidance.
The dialog with voice control is terminated.
Route guidance remains activated.
“Zoom In”/“Zoom Out”
You can use these commands to zoom the
map display one step in or out.
“Zoom In Completely”/“Zoom Out
Completely”
You can use these commands to set the map
display directly to the smallest or largest
scale.
“Read Out Destination Memory”
You can use the “Read out destination
memory” command to listen to the entries
from the address book’s destination memory
and, if required, navigate to one of them.
Example of dialog:
sRead out destination memory
The system reads out all entries, from
the address book destination memory.
If the list contains more than 30
entries, the system asks you to say the
name from which the reading shall be
started.
i If you do not say a name, voice control
reads out all destination entries.
XTo select an entry and set an address:
Press the ? button at the selected
entry.tIf there is more than one address, the
system asks “Navigate to: home or
work?”sHome
The system starts route guidance.
XTo cancel the dialog: Press the %
button.
You have canceled the dialog. The system
confirms by responding “Cancel”.
Address Book
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the address book functions.
Only use the Voice Control System when road
and traffic conditions permit you to do so.
Otherwise you could be involved in an
accident in which you or others could be
injured.
Address Book197Voice ControlZ

RZoom out completelyRZoom in completelyREnter state
R Change state
R Enter province
R Change province
R Enter destination area
R Another stateRLast destinationsR
Enter town
R Enter name of townRSpell town
R Spell name of townRDistrict
R Enter district
R Center
R Enter centerRSpell district
R Spell centerREnter intersection
R IntersectionRPoint(s) of interest/POI(s)
R Enter point(s) of interest/POI(s)RStreet
R Enter street
R Name of street
R Enter name of streetRSpell street
R Spell name of streetREnter destinationRSave destination
R Save addressRStart route guidance/routing/
destination guidance
R Begin route guidance
R Begin destination guidance
R Continue route guidance/destination
guidanceR Cancel route guidance/navigation/
nav/destination guidance
R Exit route guidance/navigation/nav/
destination guidance
R Stop route guidance/navigation/ nav/
destination guidance
R Terminate route guidance/navigation/
nav/destination guidanceR Next gas stationR
Next Mercedes-Benz Service
R Next workshop
R Next MB serviceRNext hospitalRNext car parkRNext restaurant
Address Book Commands
R
Address bookRRead out/play address book
R List address bookRDelete address bookRSpell entry
R Spell nameRFind entryCommand List207Voice ControlZ