SD cardFig. 187
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Insert SD card
Fig. 188
Infotainment Swing: Insert SD
card
›
Insert the SD card in the slot in the direction of arrow (with the cut end fac-
ing right), until this “locks” » Fig. 187 or» Fig. 188 .
›
To remove the SD card, tap on the Media main menu function surface
→
Remove safely:
or.
Remove SD card safely
.
›
Press on the inserted SD memory card. The SD card “jumps” into the eject
position.
CAUTION
■ Do not use an SD card with a broken write protection slide - there is a risk of
damage to the SD card reader!■
When using an SD card with an adapter, vehicle vibrations might cause the
card to fall out of the adapter.
USB input
The exact installation point of the USB input labelled with
» page 90 .
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble.
› To
connect , insert the USB audio source into the appropriate input.›To disconnect the USB in the Media main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Remove safely:
or.
Remove USB Safely
.
›
Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.
Load USB audio source
With Infotainment on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging
process is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via
the USB connector is possible).
The charging efficiency can differ compared to the charging from the usual
mains power supply.
Depending on the type of the connected external device and the frequency of
use, the charging current may not be sufficient to charge the battery of the
connected device.
Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
CAUTION
USB extension cords, or reducers may impair the function of the connected au-
dio source.
Note
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
AUX - input
The exact installation point of the AUX input
marked with » page 90.
›
To connect , insert the plug of the AUX audio source into the appropriate con-
nector.
›
To disconnect , pull the plug out of the AUX audio source.
CAUTION
■
The AUX input must only be used for audio devices!■If an external audio source is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped
with an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired.
Note
■ The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input.■We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.150Infotainment
Supported audio sources and file formats - Columbus, Amundsen,
Bolero
Supported audio sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile sys- temSD cardSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16
FAT32
exFAT NTFSUSB
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support
fromUSB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any special software); USB devices sup- porting MSC op- eration
MTP
Devices with theAndroid operat- ing system or
Windows Tele- phone (mobile
Telephone, tab- let)
Apple
Devices with theiOS operating
system (iPhone, iPod, iPad)CD/DVD
(applies to Infotain-
ment Co- lumbus)
CD/DVD Drive
Audio CD (Up to 80 min);
CD-R / RW (Up to 700 MB);
DVD±R/RW; DVD Audio,DVD Video
ISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
-
Supported audio file formatsCodec type
(File formats)File suffixMax bit rateMaximumsampling rateMulti
channels a)PlaylistsWindows Media
Audio
9 and 10wma384 kbit / s
96 kHz
no
m3upls
wpl
m3u8 asx
WAVwav
Defined bythe format (approx.
1.5 Mbit/s)MPEG-1; 2 and 2.5
layer 3mp3320 kbit / s
48 kHz
MPEG-2 and 4aac; mp4;m4a
yes
FLAC;
Vorbisflac; ogg
Defined by the format (approx.
5.5 Mbit/s)a)
Applies to the CANTON sound system.
The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources are
not supported by Infotainment.
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by Infotainment.
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Supported audio sources and file formats - Swing
Supported audio sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile systemSD cardSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16VFAT
FAT32
exFATUSB
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support
fromUSB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any spe- cial software);
USB devices supporting MSC operation
MTP
Devices with the An-
droid operating system or Windows Telephone
(mobile Telephone, tab- let)AppleDevices with the iOSoperating system
(iPhone, iPod, iPad)Bluetooth ®
Player--Bluetooth protocols
A2DP and AVRCP (1.0 - 1.4)-
Supported audio file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax bit rateMaximum sampling ratePlaylistsWindows MediaAudio 9 and 10wma384 kbit / s96 kHzm3u pls
wpl asxMPEG-1; 2 and 2.5 (Layer-3)mp3320 kbit / s48 kHz
The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources are
not supported by Infotainment.
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by Infotainment.
Images
Image viewer
main menu
Does not apply for Infotainment Swing.
Fig. 189
Images: Main menu
›
To display press the button in the main menu, then the function surface
surface.
Main menu » Fig. 189
Select the image source
Folder / Image List
Display the previous image
Switching on the slideshow
Switching off the slideshow
Display of the next image
Menu settings for Images
Rotate the image 90° anticlockwise
Rotate the image 90° clockwise
Display the initial image size while retaining the aspect ratio
Guidance to GPS coordinates (Amundsen; the display only occurs if the im-
age contains GPS coordinates) (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen) » page 187
A153Images
Control viewed imagesOperationAction
Display of the next image
Finger motion across the screen to the left(with initial representation)Tap
Display the previous image
Finger motion across the screen to the right
(with starting representation)Tap
Increase the image size
Touch screen using two fingers and pull
apartTurning the knob to the right
Reduce the image size
Touch screen using two fingers and close to-
getherTurning the knob to the leftMoving the image with an en-
larged displayDrag your finger over the screen in the re- quired direction
Rotate by 90 °
Touch screen using two fingers and move
clockwise or counter clockwise (only availa- ble with start representation)Tap or Maximum magnification of
representationDouble finger tap on the screenDisplay the initial image size
while retaining the aspect ra- tioDouble tap on the screen againPressing the knob
CAUTION
Viewing images in the Infotainment screen is not supported by connected Ap-
ple devices.Supported image file formats and sources
Supported image sourcesSourceTypeSpecificationFile systemSD cardStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXCFAT16 VFAT
FAT32
exFAT NTFS
USB devicesUSB stick;
HDD (without
special software)USB 1.x; 2.x and
3.x or higher with support of USB 2.xCD / DVD (Applies
to Infotainment Co- lumbus)CD-R / RW (Up to700 MB);
DVD±R/RWISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
-
Supported file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax. resolution (Megapixels)BMPbmp4JP (E) Gjpg; jpeg4; 64GIFgif4PNGpng4
Note
■ The max. supported image size is 20 MB.■The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured image sources
are not supported by Infotainment.154Infotainment
Supported video sources and file formats
Supported video sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile sys- temSD cardSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16VFAT
FAT32
exFAT NTFSUSB
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support
fromUSB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any special software); USB devices sup- porting MSC op- eration
CD/DVDCD/DVDDrive
CD-R / RW (Up to 700 MB);
DVD±R/RW;
default DVD; DVD-Video;ISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
-
Supported video file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax. frames per secondMax. resolutionMPEG-1.mpeg30352 x 288MPEG-2
25720 x 576
MPEG-4.mp4QuickTime.movMatroska.mkvDivX; XviD.aviMJPEGTV tuner
TV function
Main menu
Only applies to Infotainment Columbus.
Fig. 192
TV tuner: Main Menu
›
To display press the button in the main menu, then the function surface
surface.
Main menu » Fig. 192
Area with additional information on the station (e.g. - The station is
stored in the preset list, - The electronic program guide is available,
-
Teletext is available etc.)
Station name
Transmission time and name of the program Changing the station
Signal source selection
Memory list
List of available stations
Station search
EPG / teletext
TV tuner menu settings
Note
■
For safety reasons, the image display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h.
Only the sound continues. The respective message appears on the screen.■
Tap on the function surface
offers the possibility to select the signal
source and AV (audio visual signal). However, no input is present in the vehicle
for this source.
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SmartLink
Introductory information
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.
Fig. 217
Information on SmartLink on the
ŠKODA websites
Read in the QR code » Fig. 217orenter the following address in the web brows-
er to open the website with information on the SmartLink communication sys-
tem.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartlink
SmartLink offers the ability to display certified applications on an external de-
vice equipped with a USB device on the Infotainment screen and to operate
them.
SmartLink supports the following communication systems. ▶ Android Auto
▶ Apple CarPlay
▶ MirrorLink ®
Using the applications in the connected external device it is possible to use the navigation to make a call, to listen to music.
For reasons of safety, the operation of some applications while driving is not
possible or only limited.
Depending on model of the connected external device, some applications can
be started using the voice activation, via the Infotainment screen, using the
operating elements on Infotainment or using the buttons on the multi-func-
tion steering wheel.
The voice control of the connected external device can be activated by holding
the button or holding the button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
CAUTION
To establish the connection, it is necessary for the date and time in Infotain-
ment to be set correctly. If the date and time setting is based on the GPS sig-
nal, then problems may arise with establishing a connection with a poor GPS
signal reception.
Note
■ During the connection process, information messages may be displayed on
the Infotainment screen, and in the telephone display. These messages must
be observed and confirmed if necessary (e.g. Release of data transfer, enabling
the contact import, release of text messages).■
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
■
With some connected devices, it is necessary for the connected external de-
vice to be unlocked over the entire duration of the connection for trouble-free
functioning of the SmartLink function“”.
Main menu
Fig. 218
Main menu: no connection / example of an active connection
›
To display the main menu SmartLink press the button , then tap on the
function surface
.
Main menu - Functional surfaces Active connection
Display of information about SmartLink
Disconnection
Settings for the SmartLinkmenu » page 137
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Connection set-up▶ Connect the external device via a connecting cable to the USB in-
put » page 90 .
▶ In the main menu SmartLink Choose the connected external device and the
type of communication system if necessary » Fig. 218 -
.
Return to the main menu of the active connection from another Infotainment
menu
(E.g. From the Radiomenu)
▶ Press the
button and select the active connection.
Disconnection
▶ To end the connection, in theSmartLinkmain menu, the functional surface
» Fig. 218 -
.
▶ or Disconnect the device from the USB input.
If the connection was ended by pressing the function surface From the main
menu SmartLink the connection needs to be re-established when the external
device is connected again.
If the connection was terminated by disconnecting the cable from the USB
port, then the last active connection is shown in the main menu when the ex-
ternal device is reconnected.
Android Auto
Introduction to the subject
The Android Autoconnection can be set up under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
Infotainment is switched on.
The external device to be connected is switched on.
Some applications require the data connection in the connected external de-
vice to be turned on.
If Infotainment connected to an external device via Android Auto then all the
telephones currently connected, as well as the Bluetooth ®
Players are discon-
nected.
The external device to be connected will automatically establish a new tele-
phone connection via Bluetooth ®
as a main telephone. Connecting an addition-
al telephone using the telephone services of the SIM card inserted in the ex-
ternal module is not possible over the duration of the connection. A possible
data connection using the SIM card inserted in the external module remains
operational » page 175.
An external device connected using Android Auto cannot be used as an audio
source in the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment in Infotainment, then there is
the option to start the route guidance in the Android Auto application. This is
also true reciprocally.
A list of external devices, regions and applications that the Android Autocon-
nection supports can be found on the Google website. Functionality is not
guaranteed outside of the supported regions.
Main menu
Fig. 219
Android Auto: Main Menu
Main menu - Functional surfaces and information in the area
A
Navigation applications
Telephone applications
Overview regarding current applications, telephone calls, accepted text
messages, tasks in the working directory, weather or similar.
Music applications
Return toSmartLink main menu
Start the application ▶ Tap on the functional surface of the desired application to launch the appli-
cation.
The symbol appears next to the function surface in the area
A
, Then, by
tapping on this function surface again, a list of new applications is displayed.
177SmartLink
Delete home address›In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface Tap on →
Managememory
→
Delete user data
→
Home address
.
›
Tap the function surface
Delete
and confirm the deletion.
Import my destinations
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 231
MyDestination application on the
ŠKODA websites
In this chapter, destinations are described which can be imported into the Info-
tainment memory.
Custom destinations can be created using the ŠKODA application
“MyDestination”.
By reading the QR code » Fig. 231 or after typing the following address in the
web browser, more information on the “MyDestination”application is displayed.
http://go.skoda.eu/my-destination
Custom destination in vCard-format
In the Infotainment memory, a custom destination can be imported in the
vCard format (*.vcf) from an SD card or a USB source.
Import
›
Insert the SD card into the external module or connect a USB source with the
own destination file.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Manage memo-ry
→
Import objectives (SD / USB)
.
›
Select the source and confirm the import.
Route guidance›In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface →
Destinations
→
→
.›
Search for and select the desired imported destination.
Delete own destination
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Destinations
→
→
.
›
Tap on the function surface
Tap on the desired own destination.
›
In the destination details, tap the function surface
Edit
→
Delete
and confirm
the deletion.
Own POI categories (My POIs)
Import / update
›
Insert the SD card into the external module or connect a USB source with the
POI categories.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Manage memo-ry
→
Update "My POIs" (SD/USB)
→
Update
.
›
Select the source and confirm the import.
If there is already the same POI category name in the Infotainment memory,
then it will be overwritten during import.
Show own category destinations in the map
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Map
→
Selectcategories for POIs
→
My points of interest (Personal POI)
.
Clear all own POI categories
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface
Tap on
→
Managememory
→
Delete my POIs
→ Delete.
›
Tap on the function surface
Delete
and confirm the deletion.
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