2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN change language

iYou will find further information in the
"Destination entry" section ( Y page 157).
Entering characters in the address and
the phone book
Introduction
The following section describes how to enter
characters in the phone book/address book
when creating a new entry.
Creating a new entry in the phone book
XCall up the input menu with data fields
( Y page 210).
Phone book: input menu with data fields
:Selected data field with cursor;Character bar
Creating a new entry in the address book
XCall up the input menu with data fields
( Y page 210).
Input menu with data fields
:Selected data field with cursor;Character barEntering characters
The example describes how to enter the
surname Schulz.XSelect S by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
S is entered into the data field. All
characters are shown in black and can
always be selected in the character bar.
The character bar offers characters
corresponding to the respective data field
(letters or digits).:To switch the character bar to upper-
case/lower-case letters;To switch the character bar from upper/
lower-case letters to digits=To change the language of the character
bar?To delete a character/an entryXSelect c and confirm by pressing W the
COMAND controller.
The letter c is added to S in the data field.XRepeat the process until the name has
been entered in full.X To enter a phone number: select the
digits one by one in the corresponding data
field by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Switching data fields
If you want to enter a first name after you have
entered a surname, for example, proceed as
follows to switch between the data fields:
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Option 1XSelect 4 or 5 in the character bar and
press W to confirm.
The input menu shows the data field
selected.:Cursor in the next data field;To store an entry=4 and 5 icons to select a data field
Option 2
XSlide ZV the COMAND controller
repeatedly until the character bar
disappears.XSelect the data field by sliding ZVÆ and
press W to confirm.
Storing an entry
XSelect ¬ in the character bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The entry is stored in the address book.
Further functions available in the
character bar
XTo switch the character bar to upper/
lower-case characters: select * or
E and press W to confirm.XTo switch the character set: select
p and press W to confirm.
The character set switches between
upper/lower-case letters and digits.XTo change the language of the
character bar: select B and press W
to confirm.XSelect the language by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XTo reposition the cursor within the data
field: select 2 or 3 and press W to
confirm.:Cursor (repositioned);2 and 3 icon to reposition the cursorXDelete the character/entry ( Y page 211).
Basic functions of COMAND
Switching COMAND on/off
XPress the u function button on the
center console.
i If you switch off COMAND, playback of
the current audio or video source will also
be switched off. You cannot switch off
COMAND while making a call via COMAND.
You can also make phone calls using the
buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel when COMAND is switched off
( Y page 375).
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change accordingly. If the selected language
is not supported by the Voice Control System,
"English" will be selected.XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect System and press W to confirm.XSelect Language and press W to confirm.
The list of languages appears. The # dot
indicates the current setting.XSelect the language by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
COMAND loads the selected language and
sets it.
Reset function
You can reset COMAND to the factory
settings. Amongst other things, this will
delete all personal data (e.g. station presets,
address book entries, entries in the
destination memory and in the list of previous
destinations in the navigation system).
Resetting is recommended before selling or
transferring ownership of your vehicle, for
example.
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Reset and press W to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to reset.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
If you select Yes, another prompt appears
asking whether you really wish to reset.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select Yes, a message will be shown.
COMAND is reset and restarted.If you select No, the process will be aborted.
Navigation
Introduction
Safety notes
GWARNING
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the
vehicle 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 (approximately
14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following:
R Traffic lights
R Stop and right-of-way-signs
R Lane merging
R Parking or stopping prohibited areas
R Other road and traffic rules and regulations
R Narrow bridges
GWARNING
COMAND may give incorrect navigation
commands if the data in the digital map does
not correspond with the actual road/traffic
situation. Digital 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
regulations during your journey. Road and
traffic rules and regulations always have
priority over the navigation commands
generated by the system.
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RBluetooth ®
must be activated in COMAND
and on the Bluetooth ®
device ( N operating
instructions of the device).
R the Bluetooth ®
device must be able to send
vCards via Bluetooth ®
(N operating
instructions of the device).
R the Bluetooth ®
device in the vehicle must
be switched on.
i If you switch to another main function,
e.g. navigation, while receiving vCards, the
reception of vCards will be terminated.XSelect Data/Connections in the
telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect Download Contacts and press W
to confirm.XSelect Via Bluetooth and press W to
confirm.
This interrupts the Bluetooth ®
connection
between COMAND and your active mobile
phone. In turn, COMAND is ready to receive
vCards from another Bluetooth ®
device.XStart data transfer on the external
Bluetooth device ( N operating instructions
of the device).
The data on the vCards is automatically
transferred to the address book. The
number of vCards received is displayed.XTo cancel reception: press W.
or
XPress the % back button on the center
console.
Calling up contacts/details
You can call up contacts with the list or by
using the character bar.
Phone book/address book basic display
:ListÇ Entry with navigable data\ Entry with voice tag; see the
separate operating instructions for the
Voice Control SystemÆ Address book entryà Mobile phone entry0 SIM card entry® Entry imported via Bluetooth ®¯
Entry imported via memory cardG Entry with multiple phone numbers;Two-line character barB To change the language of the
charactersp To select the character setF To delete your selection¬ To confirm your selection% Back
Calling up contacts from a list
XPhone book: select Name in the telephone
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:Entry mark (cursor);Data field=Two-line character barB To select the languagep To select the character set*/E To select uppercase and
lowercase letters% BackF To delete your selection¬ To confirm your selection?Preset phone categoryXEnter the respective data in the data fields.XTo enter data in the data field: select the
respective characters from character bar
= .XTo move the cursor in the data field:
select the respective characters from
character bar =.XTo change data fields: slide ZV the
COMAND controller until the character bar
is hidden.XSlide ZVÆ the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
or
XPress Æ in the character bar.XTo cancel data entry: select the %
symbol in character bar = and press W to
confirm.
If one of the data fields contains data, a
prompt will appear asking whether you
wish to store the entry.XTo save data entry: select the ¬
symbol in character bar = and press W to
confirm.
The entry is created in the phone book and
in the address book.
Deleting contacts
XTo delete a group of contacts: select
Data/Connections in the telephone basic
menu by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Delete Contacts and press W to
confirm.
You can select and delete the following types
of contact here:
R Internal Contacts
R Imported from memory card
R Imported via Bluetooth
R Delete All
XConfirm the selection by pressing W.
A prompt appears asking whether the data
should be deleted.XSelect Yes and press W to confirm.Telephone211COMANDZ

XTo set operation via the main
loudspeakers: press the R function
button on the center console once or twice.XSelect Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The Audio menu appears.XSelect Rear by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
i
The headphones' volume setting does not
affect the main loudspeakers.
Adjusting the sound settings
You can select the sound settings in the audio
CD/DVD/MP3, video DVD and AUX modes.
XSwitch on an audio operating mode (e.g.
audio CD mode).XSelect Treble or Bass using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.XSelect a setting using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
Multiple users
Simultaneous use of the rear-
compartment disc drive
The two rear-compartment screens can be
operated almost entirely independently from
one another. However, there can be a conflict
in some menus if the two screens are used
simultaneously.
If the rear-compartment disc drive is being
used for both screens simultaneously,
selecting certain menus or settings on one of
the screens also affects the other screen.
The following functions affect both screens:
R changing playback options
R selecting a track (from a track list or folder)
R using the play, pause and stop functions
R fast forwarding/rewinding or scrolling
R calling up the DVD menu and navigating
within it
R setting the language, subtitles and camera
angle
R calling up interactive DVD content
The following functions affect only one
screen:
R audio and video functions as well as picture
settings
R switching between full screen and the
menu
Switching between operating modes
When you exit an operating mode (e.g. audio
CD mode), the current setting is saved. If you
call up this operating mode again later, there
are two possibilities:
R the operating mode has been changed on
the other screen.
R the operating mode has not been changed.
In the first case, the operating mode appears
as it is on the other screen.
In the second case, the setting appears on the
screen as it was when you last exited the
operating mode.
Picture settings
Overview
You can select these settings in video DVD
and AUX mode. Instructions for AUX mode
are detailed later ( Y page 263).
Adjusting the brightness, contrast and
color
XSwitch on video DVD mode ( Y page 246).XTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu
( Y page 246) is shown and press the 9
button to confirm.XIn both cases, select Video DVD using
the :=; buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.Rear Seat Entertainment System253COMANDZ

XSelect Brightness , Contrast , Color or
Auto using the 9: buttons and
press 9 to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.XSelect a setting using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu
( Y page 246) is shown and press the 9
button to confirm.XSelect Video DVD using
the :=; buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.
The ä symbol in front of the Auto, 16:9
Optimized , 4:3 or Widescreen menu item
indicates the format currently set.XSelect a format using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
System settings
Note
You can adjust almost all system settings
individually for each screen without affecting
the other screen. You make these settings
using the remote control.
Selecting the display language
XSelect System using the 9=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9 button to confirm.
You see the system menu on the selected
rear screen.XSelect Settings using the : button
and confirm with the 9 button.XSelect Language using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
The list of languages appears. The # dot
indicates the current setting.XSelect a language using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
activates the respective language.
Switching the display design
XSelect Settings using the : button
and confirm with the 9 button.XSelect Day Mode , Night Mode or
Automatic using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
The ä icon indicates the current setting.DesignExplanationDay ModeThe display is set
permanently to day
design.Night ModeThe display is set
permanently to night
design.AutomaticThe display design
changes depending on
the vehicle instrument
cluster illumination.254Rear Seat Entertainment SystemCOMAND