Changing the input language for hand-
writing recognition
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers
or characters has been selected.
X Press the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
X To select 0054: glide your finger to the left
or right and press.
The list of available input languages
appears.
X To select a language: glide up or down and
press.
The input language for handwriting recog-
nition has been changed.
Searching in lists The phone book search is used as an exam-
ple.
You determine the first letter of the contact
you are looking for with the first character you
enter.
X Draw the letter on the touchpad surface.
The first contact with the selected first
character is highlighted in the phone book.
Further information on handwriting recog-
nition on the touchpad (Y page 23).
X Draw additional letters on the touchpad
surface one after another.
X To complete the search and return to the
phone book: press the touchpad.
Switching between the controller and
the touchpad as input device Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers
or characters has been selected.
X To switch from character entry using
the controller to handwriting recogni-
tion on the touchpad: use one finger to
press the touchpad.
Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is
active. X
To switch from handwriting recognition
on the touchpad to character entry
using the controller: press the controller.
Character entry using the controller is
active. Quick access for audio and telephone
Changing the station/music track Depending on the audio source that is cur-
rently activated, you can use this function to
select the next station or music track.
X
Call up quick access (Y page 22).
The current audio source is displayed.
X To select the previous or next station/
music track: glide to the right or left.
The selected station/music track is played.
Changing the audio source Touchpad
25Overview and operation
X
Call up quick access (Y page 22).
The current audio source is displayed.
X To display the available audio sources:
glide down with one finger.
X To select an audio source: glide your finger
to the left or right and press.
The selected audio source is played.
Sending DTMF tones The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
X Call up quick access during a call
(Y page 22).
X To select the desired characters: glide to
the left or right respectively and press.
Every character selected will be transmit-
ted immediately. Basic functions
Switching COMAND on/off
X Press the 008Bbutton on the center con-
sole to the right of the controller.
When you switch on COMAND, a warning
message will appear. COMAND calls up the
previously selected menu.
If you switch off COMAND, playback of the
current media source will also be switched
off. Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements During traffic or navigation announcements:
X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
i You can set the volume for navigation
announcements to be different from the
volume of the respective media source.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
X
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
i Setting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output, see the separate
operating instructions. 26
Basic functionsOverview and operation
Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound X
Press the thumbwheel beside the control-
ler.
or
X Press the 0063button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
i When the sound is switched off, you will
see the 006Bsymbol in the status bar. If you
change the media source or change the
volume, the sound is automatically
switched on.
i Even if the sound is switched off, you will
still hear navigation system announce-
ments.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again X
To switch off navigation announce-
ments: press the thumbwheel beside the
controller during the announcement.
The Spoken
Spoken driving driving recommendations
recommendations
have been deactivated.
have been deactivated. message
appears.
X To switch navigation announcements
back on: switch COMAND off and then on
again (Y page 26).
or
X Start a new route calculation
(Y page 69).
or
X Select 006A: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(Y page 82). Function menu
X
Press the 00FDbutton or the 00CB,002A,
002B, or 00D4button.
Navigation: the map displays the current
vehicle position.
Radio: the basic menu of the last radio
mode set appears.
Media: the basic display for the last media
source set appears. In the example, SD
memory card mode is set.
Communication: the basic menu of the
last communication function set appears
(telephone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle functions: the basic display
appears. X
To show the menu: slide4 the con-
troller.
The menu for the selected functions
appears. Depending on the operation, the Basic functions
27Overview and operation
marking is shown in main function bar
0043
or menu bar 0044.
X To select a menu item: turn and press the
controller.
Once you have selected a menu item
in 0043, the last menu set for the selected
function appears.
Menu bar 0044provides options in SD mem-
ory card mode. Selecting operating modes, sources
and functions
You can choose from the available operating
modes, sources or functions to set for the
main functions.
Example: in the communication menu, you
can:
R switch to telephone mode
R call up the address book
R call up the Internet
R call up the digital operating instructions for
the telephone/00A7 X
Press the 002Bbutton.
If telephone mode was the last mode
selected, the last telephone display
selected will appear.
X To call up the menu: press the002Bbut-
ton again.
or X
To select Tel/
Tel/00A7: slide 5and press the
controller.
The menu appears. Phone Phoneis at the front.
X To select Internet, for instance, turn and
press the controller. Character entry (telephony)
Writing a text message is used as an example.
Further information on writing a text message
(Y
page 131).
Entering characters:
X Turn and press the controller.
The character selected in character
bar 0044is entered into telephone number
input line 0043.
Deleting characters:
X To switch to the bottom line of the charac-
ter bar: slide 00520064the controller.
X To select 0042: turn and press the controller.
The character last entered is deleted.
Switching input line:
X To switch to the bottom line of the charac-
ter bar: slide 00520064the controller.
X To select 0060: turn and press the controller.
or 28
Character entry (telephony)Overview and operation
X
To delete a character: touch the touch-sen-
sitive surface with your finger and glide
your finger to the left.
The character last entered is deleted.
X To finish the entry and switch back to the
list: press the touchpad. Favorites
Overview of favorites
0043
To add a new favorite (Y page 32)
0044 To rename a selected favorite
(Ypage 33)
0087 To move a selected favorite
(Ypage 33)
0085 To delete a selected favorite
(Ypage 33)
Displaying the favorites overview
X Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X To show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
You can manage a total of 20 favorites.
Further information on how to select and dis-
play a favorite (Y page 32). Displaying and selecting favorites
X Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X To select a favorite: turn the controller.
X To call up a favorite: press the controller. Adding favorites
Adding predefined favorites X
Press the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X To show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select Assign New Assign New: turn and press the
controller.
The categories for the available favorites
are displayed.
R Navigation Navigation
R Entertainment
Entertainment
R Tel
Tel
R Vehicle
Vehicle
R Climate Control
Climate Control
X To select a category: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
The corresponding favorites are displayed.
X To select the desired favorite: turn and
press the controller.
X To store the favorite in the desired order:
turn and press the controller.
The favorite has been added.
If a favorite is stored over another favorite,
the favorite underneath is deleted.
Adding your own favorites You can store phone numbers from the phone
book, radio stations or destinations as favor-
ites.
A phone number from the phone book is used
as an example.
X Call up the phone book (Y page 113).
X Search for the contact and display the
phone number: (Y page 114).
X To store the phone number as a favorite:
press and hold the favorites button on the
controller until the favorites are displayed.
X To store the favorite in the desired order:
turn and press the controller.
The favorite has been added. 32
FavoritesOverview and operation
Voice Control System settings
Opening/closing the help window
The help window also shows you information
on audible instructions:
R during individualization
R during subsequent operation of the Voice
Control System.
X Press the 00D4button.
The Vehicle
Vehicle menu appears.
X To select System Settings System Settings : slide6the
controller, turn and press to confirm.
A menu appears.
X To select Voice Control
Voice Control: turn and press
the controller.
X Select Help Window
Help Window .
You have switched the help window on
0073 or off 0053.
More information on the Voice Control Sys-
tem is available in the separate operating
instructions. Individualization
Using individualization, you can fine-tune the
Voice Control System to your own voice. This
will help improve voice recognition (see the
separate operating instructions). WLAN
Overview
Conditions:
To establish a WLAN connection between
COMAND and a WLAN-enabled device, such
as a tablet computer or smartphone:
R WLAN must be activated at COMAND and
at the device to be connected. If COMAND is to be used as a WLAN hotspot:
R
COMAND must be connected to an Inter-
net-enabled mobile phone via Bluetooth ®
or USB.
R The Internet access data for the mobile
phone network provider must be selected
or set for COMAND.
R There must be an Internet connection to
COMAND. Activating WLAN
X
To select Vehicle Vehiclefrom the main function
bar: turn and press the controller.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X Select System Settings
System Settings.
The System Settings
System Settings menu is displayed.
X Select WiFi
WiFi.
The WLAN menu appears.
X Select Activate
Activate.
X Press the controller.
Switch the connection on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous setting. Connecting the device
General notes i
The exact WLAN connection procedure
may vary depending on the device to be
connected. Follow the instructions that are
shown in the display. Further information
can be found on the operating instructions
for the device you wish to connect. WLAN
39System settings
X
Enter the security key that appears on the
COMAND display for the device to be con-
nected.
X Confirm the entry. Generating a new security key
X
To select Vehicle Vehiclefrom the main function
bar: turn and press the controller.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X Select System Settings
System Settings.
The System Settings
System Settings menu appears.
X Select WiFi
WiFi.
The WLAN menu appears.
X Select Generate Security Key
Generate Security Key .
X Select Regenerate
Regenerate.
A new security key is generated.
X To save the security key: turn the controller
and select Save Save.
The WLAN menu appears. The new security
key will now be displayed and verified when
a connection is established via the security
key. The connection must be re-estab-
lished with the newly created security key.
i Device connections established using the
previous security key will no longer work
after the security key is changed. You have
to reconnect these devices ( Ypage 39). Changing the name of the SSID
X
To select Vehicle Vehiclefrom the main function
bar: turn and press the controller.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
X Select System Settings
System Settings.
The System Settings
System Settings menu is displayed.
X Select WiFi
WiFi.
The WLAN menu appears.
X Select Change SSID
Change SSID.
A dialog for entering the SSID appears.
X Enter new SSID.
X Select 0054.
X Press the controller.
The vehicle with the new SSID will now be
shown on the device and in the Connect Connect
Using Security Key
Using Security Key menu when a con-
nection is established.
i Device connections established using the
previous SSID will no longer work after the
SSID is changed. You have to reconnect
these devices (Y page 39). Bluetooth
®
settings General information about Blue-
tooth
®
Bluetooth ®
-capable devices, e.g. mobile
phones, have to comply with a certain profile
in order to be connected to COMAND. Every
Bluetooth ®
device has its own specific Blue-
tooth ®
name. Bluetooth
®
settings 41System settings
Bluetooth
®
technology is a standard for
short-range wireless data transmissions up to
approximately 10 meters. You can use Blue-
tooth ®
to connect your mobile phone to
COMAND to, for example:
R use the hands-free system
R establish an Internet connection
R listen to music using Bluetooth ®
Audio
R exchange vCards
Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc. Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
®
X Press the 00D4button in the center con-
sole.
The Vehicle
Vehicle menu appears.
X To select System Settings System Settings : slide6the
controller, turn and press to confirm.
A menu appears.
X To select Activate Bluetooth
Activate Bluetooth: turn and
press the controller.
This switches Bluetooth ®
on 0073 or off 0053. Setting the system language
This function allows you to determine the lan-
guage for the menu displays and the naviga-
tion messages. The selected language affects
the characters available for entry.
i The navigation announcements are not
available in all languages. If a language is
not available, the navigation announce-
ments will be in English.
i When you set the system language, the
language of the Voice Control System will
change accordingly. If it is not supported
by the Voice Control System, English will be
selected. X
Press the 00D4button.
The Vehicle Vehicle menu appears.
X To select System Settings
System Settings : slide6the
controller, turn and press to confirm.
A menu appears.
X To select Language Language : turn and press the
controller.
The list of languages appears. The 003Bdot
indicates the current setting.
X Select the desired language.
COMAND loads the selected language and
sets it. Calling up and editing the Favorites
function
The Favorites function can be called up via the
system menu or via the 007Dbutton on the
controller or the touchpad.
To call up the Favorites function via the
system menu:
X Press the 00D4button.
The system menu appears.
X To select System SystemSettings
Settings: slide 6and
press the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Favorite Favorite Functions
Functions : press the
controller.
A menu appears.
X To select the desired function, e.g. Radio
Radio:
turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
To call up the Favorites function via the
controller or touchpad:
X Press the 007Dbutton.
Call up the Favorite Functions Favorite Functions menu.
The Favorites function can be exited at any
time. To exit the Favorites function:
R Press the 007Dbutton again
R Press the 0038button on the controller
R Press the 0038button in the display. 42
Calling up and editing the Favorites functionSystem settings