2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COMAND

Available functions:
R
accepting a waiting call (Y page 130)
R making a further call (Y page 131)
R toggling (Y page 131)
Availability depends on the network (only
possible in the GSM network) and on the
Bluetooth ®
mobile phone.
Switching the hands-free microphone
on/off This function is also available during an active
phone call.
X
Call up the telephone basic menu
(Y page 127).
X To switch off: selectMic Off
Mic Off and press
00A1 to confirm.
If the microphone is switched off, the
display shows the 0056symbol and the The
The
microphone microphone is
isoff
off message appears for
a short period.
X To switch on: selectMic On
Mic On and press
00A1 to confirm.
The 0056symbol disappears. You will briefly
see the The
Themicrophone
microphone is
ison
onmessage.
Sending DTMF tones This function is not supported by all mobile
phones.
Answering machines or other devices can be
controlled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote
query functions. X
If you would like to listen to the messages
on your answering machine, for example,
dial the corresponding number.
X To transmit individual characters: once
a connection has been established to the
answering machine, select the desired
characters in the character bar, pressing
00A1 to confirm each of them.
or
X Press the corresponding key on the
COMAND number keypad.
Every character selected will be
transmitted immediately.
X To send a phone book entry as a DTMF
sequence: selectName Nameby turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
X Select the desired phone book entry and
press 00A1to confirm.
The entry is sent as a DTMF character
string.
X To return to the call display: select
Back Back and press 00A1to confirm.
i You can also send DTMF tones using the
Voice Control system; see the separate
operating instructions. Calls with several participants
Rejecting or accepting a waiting call The mobile phone network provider must
support and activate the call-waiting function.
Depending on the mobile phone used, the
system behavior differs when accepting a
call.
If you have a call in progress and receive
another call, a new window appears in the
display. You also hear a tone. You can accept
or reject the call.130
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X
To reject: selectReject
Reject and press 00A1to
confirm.
or
X Press the 007Fbutton on COMAND or on
the multifunction steering wheel.
X To accept: selectAccept
Accept and press 00A1to
confirm.
or
X Press the 006Abutton on COMAND or on
the multifunction steering wheel.
The system behavior after accepting the
incoming call depends on your mobile phone.
R The mobile phone supports the call waiting
function (via Bluetooth ®
) when:
the previously active call is held. You can
then switch back and forth between both
calls (toggling) (Y page 131).
R The mobile phone does not support the call
waiting function (via Bluetooth ®
) when:
the previously active call is ended.
This is also the case if you accept the
waiting call using the Voice Control System
(see the separate operating instructions).
The COMAND display changes. If you
continue to operate functions on the mobile
phone, the COMAND display may differ from
that of the mobile phone.
Making a further call If the following conditions are met, you can
make a further call during an existing call:
R the function has to be supported by the
mobile phone network.
R the mobile phone has to support the
connection of a further call via Bluetooth ®
.
R the appropriate setting has to be activated
on the mobile phone.
If your mobile phone allows you to make a
second call via Bluetooth ®
, you can make
another while on the phone with someone
else. This action puts the previous call on
hold. The function is available. 0043
Symbol for making a second call
X Select symbol 0043by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
or
X Press the 006Abutton on COMAND.
X Enter the phone number:
R
manually (Y page 128)
R using the phone book (Y page 133)
R using the call lists (Y page 136)
R using speed dial (Y page 129)
Call waiting You can switch back and forth between calls
with this function. The function is available if
your mobile phone supports the toggling
function (via Bluetooth
®
).
You can use the function if you are answering
a second call or making a second call. Telephone operation
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Switching between the active call and the call
on hold
0043 Active call
0044 Call on hold
X Select symbol 0044and press 00A1to confirm.
or
X Press the 006Abutton on COMAND or on
the multifunction steering wheel.
The previous call on hold is activated.
X To end the active call: select007Ain the
telephone basic menu and press 00A1to
confirm.
or
X Press the 007Fbutton on COMAND or on
the multifunction steering wheel.
The call on hold is activated.
Conference call You can interconnect calls (active and on
hold) on the mobile phone. This allows
numerous callers to hear and speak to each
other; see the mobile phone operating
instructions.
You can also make a further call in COMAND
(Y page 131). Using the phone book
Introduction
The phone book displays the names and
phone numbers of all address book entries
saved in the COMAND address book. If an
address book entry does not have a telephone number, it does not appear in the
phone book.
The phone book of the mobile phone is
automatically downloaded to COMAND after
connection.
In the telephone book, you can:
R
save phone numbers (Y page 135)
R search for entries (Y page 133)
R delete entries (Y page 134)
R import contacts (Y page 148)
R delete contacts (Y page 149)
R receive vCards (Y page 149)
i The stored phone book and the vCards
remain in COMAND even if you use
COMAND with another mobile phone. The
entries can be viewed without a mobile
phone. For this reason, you should delete
any phone book entries before handing
over or selling the vehicle. Calling up the phone book
Opening the phone book X
Press the 002Bfunction button.
X Select Name Namein the telephone basic menu
by turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller
and press 00A1to confirm.
If the phone book contains entries, they will
be displayed in alphabetical order. The
character bar at the bottom of the display
is active.
The character bar is used for fast selection
of an entry.
Enter the character using the character bar
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You can also call up the phone book using
the multifunction steering wheel; see the
separate vehicle Operator's Manual.
Closing the phone book X
Select the 0042symbol in the character bar
by sliding 0064005Band turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
or
X Press the 0041back button.
Symbol overview Sym
bol Explanation
00E2
Address book entry that has been
entered or changed via COMAND
Imported contact that has been
saved in the phone or address book
009D
Address book entry with voice tag
These entries have also been
assigned a voice tag. Voice tags are
available in vehicles with Voice
Control (see the separate operating
instructions).
00E1
Contact that has been imported
from a mobile phone that supports
PBAP Sym
bol Explanation
00BB
Entry that has been imported from
the memory card or USB device 00BA
Entry imported via the Bluetooth
®
interface Searching for a phone book entry
Using the character bar You determine the first letter of the entry you
are looking for with the first character you
enter.
X
Select a character by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND Controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
The first entry in the list that starts with the
letter selected is highlighted. If there are
similar entries, the next different character
is shown. For example, with entries such as
Christel Christel andChristine
Christine, the beginnings
of the names are similar. In this case, you
will be offered a choice between E Eand I
I.
X Select the characters of the entry you are
searching for one by one and press 00A1to
confirm.
When the selection is clear, COMAND
switches automatically to the selection list.
X To complete the search: slide005B00A0the
COMAND controller repeatedly or press
and hold 00A1until the character bar
disappears.
The selection list appears.
Information about character entry
(Y page 32) Using the phone book
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Using the number keypad
You determine the first letter of the entry you
are looking for with the first character you
enter.
X Press the appropriate number keys as
many times as necessary and one after the
other.
Further information on character entry using
the number keypad (direct entry)
(Y page 34).
Directly from the list You can switch to the list at any time during
character entry.
X Slide 005B00A0the COMAND controller
repeatedly or press and hold 00A1until the
character bar disappears.
or
X Select 0054and press 00A1to confirm.
X To select an entry: turn0082005B0083 the
COMAND controller until the desired entry
is highlighted and press 00A1to confirm.
To select a phone number: the004Csymbol
indicates that an entry contains more than
one phone number.
X Select a phone book entry with the 004C
symbol and press 00A1to confirm.
The sub-entries appear. The 004Csymbol
changes to 004E. Phone book entry with several entries X
Select a sub-entry by turning 0082005B0083and
press 00A1to confirm.
X To return to the phone book using the
character bar: select0042in the list and
press 00A1to confirm.
or
X Press the 0041back button. Displaying details for an entry
X Select an entry in the selection list by
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller.
X Select the list symbol to the right of the
entry by sliding 005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Details
Details and press 00A1to confirm.
The detailed view appears.
X To close the detailed display: slide
009E005B009F repeatedly until the entry is
highlighted again.
or
X Press the 0041back button. Deleting an entry from the phone
book
If the entry contains only phone numbers, it
is deleted from the phone book and address
book.
If it contains additional data, such as a
navigable destination, the entry is deleted in
the phone book. However, the entry is
retained in the address book.
X Select an entry in the selection list by
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller.
X Select the list symbol to the right of the
entry by sliding 005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Delete
Delete and press 00A1to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether the entry
should be deleted. 134
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X
Select Yes
Yes orNo
No and press 00A1to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes , the entry is deleted in
accordance with the rules described above.
If you select No
No, the process will be
canceled. Creating a new entry in the phone
book X
Slide 00A0005Bthe COMAND controller
repeatedly in the phone book until the
selection list appears.
X Select the list symbol on the right in the
selection list by sliding 005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select New
New Entry Entry and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home
Home, and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Mobile
Mobile , and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Continue
Continue and press00A1to confirm.
The input menu with data fields appears. 0043
Selected data field with cursor
0044 Character bar
X Enter characters ( Ypage 32)
X To save an entry: turn0082005B0083 the COMAND
Controller to select the 0054symbol from
the character bar and press 00A1to confirm.
The entry is created in the phone book and
in the address book. Adding to a phone book entry
You can add telephone numbers to an
existing phone book entry.
X Select an entry in the selection list by
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller.
X Select the list symbol to the right of the
entry by sliding 005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Add Phone No. Add Phone No. and press00A1to
confirm.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home Home, and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Mobile Mobile , and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Continue
Continue and press00A1to confirm.
COMAND stores the data if there are fewer
than five numbers assigned to the entry you
are searching for in the selected number
category.
If five numbers are stored for the entry in
the selected number category, a prompt
will appear. You can then choose whether
to overwrite one of the existing numbers. Using the phone book
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X
Select Yes
YesorNo
No and press 00A1to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes , a selection list will appear
containing the five existing numbers.
If you select No
No , the process will be aborted.
X Select the number to be overwritten by
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller and
press 00A1to confirm.
An input menu appears. The data field for
entering the new phone number is
highlighted.
X Enter characters ( Ypage 32)
X Store an entry (Y page 33) Using call lists
Introduction
While the telephone is being used, COMAND
stores individual lists for both incoming and
outgoing calls (including missed calls). Call
lists are not available unless a mobile phone
is connected to COMAND.
COMAND supports the PBAP Bluetooth ®
profile. How COMAND processes call lists
depends on the model of the mobile phone
connected:
R Bluetooth ®
telephone with PBAP
Bluetooth ®
profile:
The call lists are downloaded automatically
from the mobile phone by COMAND as
soon as the mobile phone is connected to
COMAND.
R Bluetooth ®
telephone without PBAP
Bluetooth ®
profile:
COMAND creates the call lists from both
incoming and outgoing calls (including
missed calls) as soon as the mobile phone
is connected to COMAND.
i For Bluetooth ®
telephones without the
PBAP Bluetooth ®
profile, the call lists in
COMAND are not synchronized with those
on your mobile phone. These calls may or
may not be listed on your mobile phone,
depending on the model. i
If no mobile phone is connected, then the
Call Lists
Call Lists menu item is grayed out and
cannot be selected. If you connect a mobile
phone other than the previous one to
COMAND, the previously available call lists
and their entries will be deleted
automatically. They are still available on the
mobile phone itself.
i You will only be able to select the
respective menu items once calls have
been received or dialed from COMAND.
Displaying missed calls in the COMAND
display is not supported by all mobile
phones. Opening the call list and selecting an
entry
X Press the 002Bfunction button.
X Select Call Lists Call Lists in the telephone basic
menu by sliding 005B0064and turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller and press 00A1to
confirm.
A menu appears.
X Select Calls Received Calls Received orCalls
Calls
Dialed
Dialed by turning 0082005B0083and press 00A1to
confirm.
The corresponding list appears.
i You can also call up the list of dialed calls
by pressing the 006Abutton when the
telephone basic menu is shown. In this
case, the list will only show phone
numbers.
X Select an entry by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller.
X To dial a phone number: press00A1.
X To close the list: select the0042symbol
and press 00A1to confirm.
or
X Press the 0041back button. 136
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Displaying details from a list entry
COMAND can also show a shortened list entry
in full.
X Select a list entry by turning 0082005B0083the
COMAND controller.
X Select the list symbol to the right of the
entry by sliding 005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Details
Details and press 00A1to confirm.
The detailed view appears.
X To go back to the list: slide009E005B009F
repeatedly until the list is highlighted. Storing a phone number
New address book entry For incoming calls from a person who is not
in the address book, COMAND displays the
phone number in the call list. You can save
this entry.
X Open a call list and select an entry
(Y page 136).
X Select the list symbol to the right of the
entry by sliding 005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Save
Save and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select New NewEntry
Entry and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home
Home , and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Mobile
Mobile , and press 00A1to confirm. Number category Display (phone
book and address
book)
Not Classified Not Classified No symbol
Home
Home 00DF
Work
Work 00DD Telephone
category Display (phone
book and address
book)
Not Classified Not Classified 006F
Mobile
Mobile 00DC
Car Car 00D7
Pager
Pager 00A6
X
Select Save Saveand press 00A1to confirm.
An input menu with data fields is shown.
The data field for the telephone number is
filled in automatically. 0043
Data field with cursor
0044 Telephone number and symbol for the
phone category (automatically entered)
0087 Character bar
Adding information to an address book
entry For incoming calls from a person who is not
in the address book, COMAND displays the
phone number in the call list. You can save
this entry.
X
Open a call list and select an entry
(Y page 136).
X Select the list symbol to the right of the
entry by sliding 005B009Fthe COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Save Saveand press 00A1to confirm. Using call lists
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