2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Comand Manual

Calling a telephone number
X
To select the telephone number data field:
turn the controller and press to confirm.
This initiates dialing and you can then make
your call (Y page 132).
Sending text messages X
To select a telephone number: turn the
controller.
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
data field: slide 00520096the controller and
press to confirm.
X To select Send Text Message
Send Text Message: turn the
controller and press to confirm.
The text message input menu appears
(Y page 145).
Sending e-mail X
To select the e-mail address: turn the
controller.
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
data field: slide 00520096the controller and
press to confirm.
X To select Send E-Mail
Send E-Mail : turn the controller
and press to confirm.
The e-mail input menu appears
(Y page 145).
Displaying sub-entry information X
To select the desired data field: turn the
controller.
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
data field: slide 00520096the controller and
press to confirm.
X To select Details
Details: turn and press the
controller.
The display is shown in full.
X To close the detailed display: press the
0038 button. Changing an address book entry X
To select the desired data field: turn the
controller.
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
data field: slide 00520096the controller and
press to confirm.
X To select Edit Edit: slide the controller and
press to confirm.
The input screen for the selected data field
appears.
Information about character entry
(Y page 30).
Changing the category of a data field X
To select the desired data field: turn the
controller.
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
data field: slide 00520096the controller and
press to confirm.
X To select Change Category Change Category: turn the
controller and press to confirm.
X To select a category: turn the controller and
press to confirm. Storing the phone number as a speed
dial number
X Call up the address book (Y page 148).
X Select an entry: turn and press the
controller.
The address book entry with all data fields
appears.
X To select the desired telephone number
data field: turn the controller.
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
data field: slide 00520096the controller and
press to confirm.
X To select Speed Dial Speed Dial: turn the controller
and press to confirm.
You can now store the number in one of the
ten speed dial presets (Y page 141). Using the address book
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Assigning an address book entry to a
favorites button
You can assign an address book entry to a
favorites button.
X Select an entry: turn and press the
controller.
X To select the desired data field (phone
number, address or e-mail address): turn
the controller.
X Press the favorites button on the keypad.
X Press one of the number keys for at least 2
seconds.
Depending on the type of entry selected,
you can use the favorites button to:
R initiate a call
R start route guidance
R write an e-mail
For more information about favorites
button, see (Y page 45). Starting route guidance to an entry
This function is available as soon as you have
stored a destination in the destination
memory (Y page 105).
X Call up the address book (Y page 148).
X To select an entry with the 0048symbol: turn
the controller and press to confirm.
The address book entry with all data fields
appears.
X To select the desired address data field:
turn the controller.
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
data field: slide 00520096the controller and
press to confirm.
X To select Navigate
Navigate: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
Route guidance begins.
i Route guidance can also be started for an
address book entry without the 0048symbol.
If the address data do not match the digital
map, COMAND prompts you to re-enter the
address. Voice tags
Introduction You can enter voice tags via the Voice Control
System (see the separate operating
instructions). Once you have assigned a voice
tag to an address book entry, you can call up
this entry with a voice command and dial a
phone number, for example. You can add one
voice tag per address book entry.
Adding or changing a voice tag X
Search for an address book entry with or
without a voice tag ( ¦) (Ypage 149).
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
entry: slide 00520096the controller and press to
confirm.
X To select Voice Tag Voice Tag : turn the controller
and press to confirm.
X To select Add
AddorChange
Change : turn the controller
and press to confirm.
Subsequent operation is voice-controlled.
The Voice Control System guides you
through the dialogs.
Deleting a voice tag X
Search for an address book entry with a
voice tag (Y page 149).
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
entry: slide 00520096the controller and press to
confirm.
X To select Voice Tag Voice Tag : turn the controller
and press to confirm.
X To select Delete
Delete: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
A deletion prompt appears.
X To select Yes YesorNo
No: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
If you select Yes Yes, COMAND deletes the
voice tag.
If you select No No, the process will be
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Listening to a voice tag
X
Search for an address book entry with a
voice tag (Y page 149).
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
entry: slide 00520096the controller and press to
confirm.
X To select Voice Tag
Voice Tag : turn the controller
and press to confirm.
X To select Voice Tag
Voice Tag : turn the controller
and press to confirm.
X To select Listen
Listen turn the controller and
press to confirm.
You hear the voice tag. Importing phone book entries
This function allows you to store phone book
entries from the mobile phone in the address
book.
The following can be used as a source:
R the mobile phone
R the memory card
R the USB device
R the Bluetooth ®
Interface
Imported phone book entries are indicated in
the phone book by different symbols
(Y page 135).
X Search for an entry in the phone book on
the mobile phone 0034(Ypage 135).
X To select the list symbol to the right of the
entry: slide 00520096the controller and press to
confirm.
X To select Do you want to save the Do you want to save the
entry? entry? : turn the controller and press to
confirm.
The Data Saved Data Saved message appears. The
phone book entry is now saved as an
address book entry.
The 0034symbol is replaced by the ¥
symbol.
R Contacts marked with the ¥symbol are
accessible to all COMAND users, regardless of the mobile phone
connected.
R Saving or editing the contact data on
COMAND does not change the contacts
on the mobile phone. If automatic
downloading of phone contacts is
activated, COMAND displays the copy
¥ with the changed data. To add
additional data, such as additional phone
numbers or e-mail addresses, select this
contact. In this way, you avoid creating
additional copies of the mobile phone
entry. Importing contacts
Information and requirements You can import contacts (vCards) from the
memory card and a USB device into the
address book, or receive vCards via
Bluetooth
®
.
i Up to 2000 entries can be imported into
the address book. A message notifies you
when the maximum number is reached.
You then have to delete existing entries in
order to import new entries (Y page 150).
Depending on the source of the contact data,
different requirements apply: Source Prerequisites
Memory card The SD memory card is
inserted. It contains
importable contact details.
USB device The USB device is inserted
into the USB port. It
contains importable
contact details.
Requirements for receiving vCards via
Bluetooth
®
You can receive vCards from devices (e.g.
from a PC) that support the sending of vCards
via Bluetooth ®
. Using the address book
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It is not necessary to authorize the device in
COMAND to do so.
Please bear the following in mind:
R Bluetooth ®
must be activated in COMAND
and on the Bluetooth ®
device, see the
operating instructions for the device.
R the Bluetooth ®
device must be able to send
vCards via Bluetooth ®
(see operating
instructions for the device).
R the Bluetooth ®
device in the vehicle must
be switched on.
Importing from the memory card or USB
device Entries imported from the memory card or
from a USB device have the 00BBsymbol.
The following conditions must be fulfilled in
order to import vCards:
R vCards (vcf files) may be located in the main
directory or in folders. COMAND allows you
to select the relevant folders directly.
R vCards must have the file extension ".vcf".
i One vcf file may contain several vCards.
COMAND supports vCards in versions 2.1
and 3.0.
X To change to the menu bar when in the
address book or the telephone basic menu:
slide 00520064the controller.
X To select Options
Options: turn and press the
controller.
X To select Import Contacts
Import Contacts: turn the
controller and press to confirm.
A menu appears.
X To select From
From Memory Memory Card
CardorFrom
From USB
USB
Device
Device in the menu: turn the controller and
press to confirm. Receiving vCards via Bluetooth
® X
To change to the menu bar when in the
address book or the telephone basic menu:
slide 00520064the controller.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the
controller.
X To select Import Contacts
Import Contacts: turn the
controller and press to confirm.
A menu appears.
X To select From Bluetooth Device From Bluetooth Device: turn
the controller and press to confirm.
This interrupts the Bluetooth ®
connection
between COMAND and your active mobile
phone. COMAND is, however, ready to
receive vCards from another Bluetooth ®
device (PC, mobile phone).
X Start the data transfer on the external
Bluetooth ®
device (see the operating
instructions for the device).
The number of vCards received is
displayed.
X To end reception: press the controller or
the 0038 button.
COMAND then reconnects to the mobile
phone.
Received vCards are identified by the 00BA
symbol in the address book.
i If you switch to another main function,
e.g. navigation, while receiving vCards, the
reception of vCards will be terminated.
Deleting contacts X
To change to the menu bar when in the
address book or the basic telephone menu:
slide 00520064the controller.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the
controller.
X To select Delete Contacts
Delete Contacts: turn the
controller and press to confirm.
X Select one of the following options:
R
Internal Contacts Internal Contacts
R Imported From Storage Devices
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R
Imported via Bluetooth devices
Imported via Bluetooth devices
R Downloaded From Phone
Downloaded From Phone
Turn and press the controller.
A prompt corresponding to your selection
appears.
X To select Yes YesorNo
No: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
If you select Yes
Yes, the contacts are deleted
according to your selection.
If you select No
No, the process will be
canceled.
Switching importing of contacts on/off You can choose whether the contacts are to
be downloaded automatically or not when the
mobile phone connects to COMAND.
X
Connecting a mobile phone (Y page 124).
X To switch to the menu bar in the address
book: slide 00520064the controller.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Autom. Download Contacts Autom. Download Contacts
from Phone
from Phone: turn the controller and press
to confirm.
You can allow 0073or suppress 0053the
automatic download. Preventing storage of sensitive contacts in
the address book:
X
Connect the mobile phone to COMAND.
Contacts are automatically downloaded to
the address book.
X Deactivate the Autom. Download Autom. Download
Contacts from Phone
Contacts from Phone function0053.
The next time you connect your mobile
phone to COMAND, no more contacts will
be downloaded, not even newly-added
contacts.
X Delete sensitive contacts in the address
book.
Changing the display and sequence You can change the sequence of the contacts
displayed.
X
To switch to the menu bar in the address
book: slide 00520064the controller.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Display Display and
andSorting
Sorting : turn and
press the controller.
You have the following options:
R Surname, First Name Surname, First Name (default setting)
The address book entries are sorted by
surname and displayed with a comma.
R Surname First Name
Surname First Name
The address book entries are sorted by
surname and displayed without a comma.
R First Name Surname First Name Surname
The address book entries are sorted by first
name and displayed without a comma.
X To select the required option: turn and
press the controller.
The name sequence and display change
according to the selection. Using the address book
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Your COMAND equipment
................158
General notes .................................... 158
Establishing/ending the connection 159
Google™ local search .......................161
Destination/route download ...........164
Options .............................................. 166
Mercedes-Benz Apps ........................167
Internet radio .................................... 168
Internet .............................................. 170 157Online and Internet

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your
COMAND system may not be equipped with
all the features described. This also applies to
safety-relevant systems and functions.
Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND
system may differ from that in the
descriptions and illustrations. Should you
have any questions concerning equipment
and operation, please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. General notes
Conditions for access
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
The COMAND Online Mercedes-Benz Apps
and Internet access are available via the
Bluetooth ®
interface, the USB interface or via
the data-enabled telephone module with
Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile).
In order to use the functions, the following
conditions are necessary:
R The mobile phone supports at least one of
the Bluetooth ®
profiles DUN (D ial-Up Networking) or PAN
PersonalArea
Network) and is connected to COMAND via
the Bluetooth ®
interface (Y page 124). The
Bluetooth ®
profiles DUN and PAN make the
mobile phone's Internet connection
available to COMAND and the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
R The mobile phone supports at least one of
the USB classes CDC/ECM (Ethernet
Control Model) or CDC/ACM ( Access
Control Model) and is connected to
COMAND via the USB interface
(Y page 215). The USB classes make the
mobile phone's Internet connection
available to COMAND and the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
R You need a valid mobile service contract
with a data option, which is used to
calculate the associated connection costs.
i You can obtain more detailed information
about suitable mobile phones on the
Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect or from your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i If you use incorrect access data,
additional costs may be incurred. This can
happen when you use details that are
different from the contract or details from
another contract/data package.
i The availability of individual Mercedes-
Benz Apps may vary depending on the
country.
i The terms of use are shown when
COMAND is used for the first time and then
once a year thereafter. Only read and
accept the terms of use when the vehicle
is stationary.
i The driver is not permitted to call up
websites while driving and use of the
Mercedes-Benz Apps is restricted. 158
General notesOnline and Internet