2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Media display

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360° camera Displaying images ............................ 73
Settings ...........................................72
Switching on/of f.............................. 72
911 emergency call .......................... 137A
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider Deleting ......................................... 177
Editing ........................................... 177
Making entries ............................... 175
Selecting ........................................ 174
Acoustic locking confirmation
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 60
Adding bookmarks ............................ 192
Address book Adding a new contact .................... 164
Adding information to a contact .... 164
Automatically importing contacts
from the phone .............................. 167
Browsing ........................................ 163
Calling up ....................................... 163
Changing the category of an entry .. 166 Changing the display and sorting
criteria for contacts ....................... 167
Deleting contacts ........................... 168
Deleting imported contacts ........... 169
Displaying contact details .............. 164
Editing a contact ............................ 166
Entering characters ......................... 36
Importing contacts ........................ 168
Introduction ................................... 162
Making a call ................................. 165
Receiving vCards ........................... 169
Saving a contact ............................ 167
Searching for a contact ................. 163
Sending e-mails ............................. 165
Sending text messages .................. 165
Starting route guidance ................. 165
Storing a phone number as a
speed dial number ......................... 166
Voice tag ....................................... 166
Address entry menu ............................ 83 Adjusting the volume
COMAND ......................................... 25
Traffic announcements .................... 25
Alternative Route .............................. 110
Ambient lighting Setting (COMAND) ........................... 58
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Activating ....................................... 215
Gracenote ®
Media Database ......... 218
Playback options ........................... 216
Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System) ................................ 274
Automatic folding mirror function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 60
Automatic locking feature
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 61
Automatic time
Switching on/of f.............................. 46
Automatic volume adjustment
Switching on/of f.............................. 52
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 237
Switching to ................................... 238
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 264
Avoiding an area ................................ 127 B
Back button ......................................... 24
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating ................... 51
Activating audio mode ................... 232
Connecting another mobile phone .. 141
Connecting audio devices .............. 228
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 231
Device list ...................................... 229
Displaying connection details ........ 142
Entering the passcode ................... 140
External authorization (audio
device) ........................................... 230
Increasing the volume using
COMAND ....................................... 233
Interface ........................................ 136 4
Index

Massage
Selecting a program ......................... 65
Media Interface
Mode ............................................. 234
Playback options ........................... 237
Search ........................................... 236
Selecting music files ...................... 236
Switching to Media Interface ......... 235
Video function .............................. .237
Media Register
Basic displa y.................................. 224
Calling up memory space informa-
tion ................................................ 227
Copying files .................................. 224
Deleting all files ............................. 226
Renaming/deleting files ................ 226
Selecting a playback mode ............ 227
Switching on .................................. 223
Media search
Category list .................................. 221
Current tracklist ............................ 221
Keyword search ............................. 222
Music genres ................................. 222
Selecting by cove r......................... 222
Starting the media search .............. 220
Menu overview
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 213
Mercedes-Benz Apps ......................... 187
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 145
Mobile phone Authorizing .................................... 140
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
interface )..1 38
Connecting another mobile phone .. 141
De-authorizing ............................... 142
Displaying Bluetooth ®
connection
details ............................................ 142
Enabling for Internet access .......... 174
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 220
Notes ............................................. 219
Safety notes .................................. 212
MP3 mode
Stop and playback function ........... 217
Multi-Seat Entertainment System
Adjusting sound settings .............. .269
AUX mode ...................................... 280
Changing the picture format .......... 270 Cordless headphones .................... 266
Overview ........................................ 260
Picture settings .............................. 270
Replacing batteries ........................ 267
Setting the brightness ................... 270
Setting the color ............................ 270
Setting the contrast ....................... 270
System settings ............................ .268
Video DVD mode ........................... 276 N
Navigation Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 25
Alternative route ............................ 110
Avoiding an area ............................ 127
Basic settings .................................. 80
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 112
Calling up the compass displa y..... 130
Calling up the menu ....................... 130
Drive Information ........................... 131
Entering a destination ...................... 83
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 93
Entering a point of interes t.............. 89
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 37
GPS reception .................................. 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Info on navigation .......................... 131
Lane recommendation ................... 105
Off-road/off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ........................................... 112
Online map display ........................ 130
Reading out traffic reports ............. 117
Repeating announcements ............ 107
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 88
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 80
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................... 80
Showing/hiding the menu ............... 78
Starting route calculation ................ 86 8
Index

Sending DTMF tones
.........................146
Setting access data Online and Internet ........................ 174
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 250
Setting the audio format
Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 279
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 279
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 52
Multi-Seat Entertainment System .. 279
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 279
Setting the night design ..................... 44
Setting the text reader speed ............ 48
Setting the volume Telephone call s................................ 25
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 282
Daily forecas t................................. 282
Detail information .......................... 283
Information chart ........................... 282
Selecting the area for the weather forecast ......................................... 283
Switching on/of f........................... 282
Weather map ................................. 286
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 292
Storm Watch Box ........................... 292
Sound
Switching on/of f.............................. 26
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 251
Calling up the sound menu ............ 250
Changing the loudspeaker source .. 251 Equalizer ........................................ 250
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 154
Setting up ...................................... 154
SPLITVIEW
Switching on/of f.............................. 28
Transferring a destination to the
driver ............................................... 29
Station list ......................................... 201
Stop function Video DVD ..................................... 245
Storing stations
Radi o............................................. 201 Switching between summer time
and standard time
............................... 46
Switching on media mode Starting at a different seat ............. 212
Using the Media button ................. 210
Via the device list .......................... 211
Via the main function bar ............... 211
Via the number keypa d.................. 211
System settings
Automatic volume adjustment ......... 51
Bluetooth ®
....................................... 51
Date ................................................. 46
Importing/exporting data ................ 54
Language ......................................... 52
Text reader speed ............................ 48
Time ................................................. 46
Time zone ........................................ 46
Voice Control System ...................... 48 T
Telephone Accepting a call (COMAND) ........... 143
Adding a call .................................. 145
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 25
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 140
Call lists ......................................... 151
Calls with several participants ....... 146
Call waiting .................................... 147
Conference calls ............................ 146
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 138
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 142
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 154
Deleting messages ........................ 162
Displaying Bluetooth ®
connection
details ............................................ 142
Downloading messages manually .. 156
E-mail ............................................. 155
E-mail conditions ........................... 155
E-mail settings ............................... 155
Ending an active call ...................... 147
Entering a number ......................... 143
Entering phone numbers ................ 143
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 141 Index
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Traffic reports
Calling up a list .............................. 115
Reading out on route ..................... 117
Real-time traffic report .................. 116
Trunk lid opening height restric-
tion
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 63 U
Updating the digital map .................. 130
USB audio mode Selecting a trac k............................ 217
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Interface .. 215 V
Vehicle settings ................................... 58
Video see Video DVD
Video-AUX
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 239
Switching to ................................... 239
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 241
DVD's control menu ...................... 243
DVD functions ............................... 244
DVD menu ..................................... 244
Function restrictions ...................... 241
Menu options ................................. 242
Notes on discs ............................... 240
Operation ....................................... 240
Overview ........................................ 242
Pause function ............................... 245
Picture settings .............................. 243
Playing conditions .......................... 241
Safety notes .................................. 240
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 245
Stop function ................................. 245
Switching to ................................... 241
Video menu ................................... 244
Voice Control System
Setting s........................................... 48
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 25 W
Weather forecast Calling up ....................................... 185
Displaying a saved location ........... 187
Information chart overview ............ 185
Saving a location ........................... 186
Selecting a location from the
information chart ........................... 186
Weather map overview .................. 186
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 286
Legend ........................................... 291
Moving ........................................... 286
Showing/hiding layers ................... 286
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 286
Time stamp .................................... 291
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 285
Storing an area .............................. 285
Web browser
Entering a web address ................. 190
WLAN
Activating ......................................... 49
Connecting the device ..................... 49 Index
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Overview
Components
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COMAND display
0044 DVD changer/single DVD drive
0087 Controller and buttons
The image shows the equipment with telephone keypad.
COMAND consists of:
R the COMAND display
The COMAND display has 1440 x 540 pixels.
R the DVD changer/single DVD drive
R the controller
R the touch-sensitive telephone keypad or the touchpad
R the buttons
R ports in the center console (2x USB, AUX)
An iPod ®
is connected via USB cable.
R headphones for the front passenger (cordless or connected by means of a cable to the audio
jack in the footwell)
i COMAND can be operated from the front-passenger side using the corresponding remote
control if your vehicle is equipped with the front-passenger entertainment system. The
COMAND display can show separate information for the driver and the front passenger. The front passenger views the display in SPLITVIEW. Functions
R HD FM radio/HD AM radio/satellite
radio Internet radio, see Communication
R Media
- Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, 2 x USB, SD card, iPod ®
, Bluetooth Overview
19At a glance

audio, 10 GB Media Register on the hard
drive
- Music search using all media
R Sound system
You can select from three sound systems:
- Standard sound system
- Burmester ®
surround sound system
- Burmester high-end 3D surround sound
system for ultimate listening pleasure
R Navigation system
- Destination entry using keyword search
- Realistic 3D map with textured city mod-
els
- Personal POIs and routes using SD mem-
ory card
- Navigation functions for passengers,
such as Drive Information and Google™
Maps
- Dynamic route guidance via SIRIUS sat-
ellite radio
R Communication
- Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
- Address book
- Internet browser
- Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™
Local Search, Destination Download,
Weather, Facebook, Google™ Street
View, Internet radio, stock prices, news
and much more
- WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND and the option
of remote control for the front passenger (SPLITVIEW) and the Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System
- Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
- WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the custom-
er's mobile phone R
SIRIUS Weather
- Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
- Weather data on the weather map, e.g.
rain radar data, storm characteristics
and the track of tropical cyclones (hurri-
canes, typhoons)
R Vehicle functions
- Vehicle settings, such as ambient light-
ing, belt adjustment and tow-away alarm
- 360° camera
- Rear view camera
- Climate control functions, such as cli-
mate mode, perfume atomizer and aux-
iliary heating
- Setting the multicontour seat with new
massage program
R Favorites button
Fast access to up to twelve favorites func-
tions using the favorites button and num-
ber keys on the telephone keypad (if avail-
able) or the favorites button on the touch-
pad (if available).
R Multi-Seat Entertainment System
- All passengers have access to entertain-
ment options via COMAND
- Digital remote control operation and dig-
ital cordless headphones COMAND display
General notes !
Do not use the space in front of the dis-
play for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
may result in impairments to the display,
which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness 20
OverviewAt a glance

0043
Switches COMAND on/off
0044 Adjusts the volume or mutes
0087 Touchpad
0085 Back button
0083 Seat adjustment button
0084 Navigation button
006B Radio button
006C Media button
006D Telephone, address book and Internet button
006E Vehicle and system settings button
006F Controller
The image shows the equipment with touchpad.
Back button You can use the
0038button to exit a menu or
to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
X To exit the menu: briefly press the0038
button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
X To call up the basic display: press the
0038 button for longer than two seconds.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode. Telephone keypad The telephone keypad is touch-sensitive: as
soon as one or several of the keys are gently touched, the telephone keypad is shown in
the COMAND display. The key being touched
is highlighted.
Alternatively, COMAND may be equipped
with a touchpad.
Controller The controller is used to:
R select menu items from the COMAND dis-
play
R enter characters 24
OverviewAt a glance

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 If the audio output is switched off, the
status line will show the 0063symbol. If
you switch 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 25).
or
X Start a new route calculation (Y page 86).
or
X Select 006A: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(Y page 107). Function menu
X
Press the 00FDbutton or the 00CB,002A,
002B, or 00D4button.
Media: the basic display for the last media
source set appears.
Navigation: the map or the last navigation
menu called up appears.
Radio: the basic menu of the last radio
mode set appears.
Communication: the basic menu of the
last communication function set appears
(telephone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle functions: the basic display
appears.
X For radio, media and telephone: press
the 002A, 00FDor002B button repeatedly.
The menu for the available radio modes,
media sources or communication functions
is displayed. X
To show the menu: slide4 the con-
troller.
The menu for the selected functions
appears. Depending on the operation, the 26
Basic COMAND functionsAt a glance