2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH display

:To exit the menu
;To return to handwriting recognition
=To use the phone book or text templates
?To change the input line or the position of
the cursor
ATo change the input language
BTo finish character entry
XTo display the menu:press the touchpad.
Switching the text reader function of
the handwriting recognition on/off
You can switch the text reader function of the
handwriting recognition on or off.
XPress theØbutton.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6, turn
and press the controller.
XTo select Touchpad: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Read Out Handwriting Recog‐nition, turn and press the controller.
The text reader function is switched on Oor
off ª.
Entering characters
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
XUse one finger to draw the desired character
on the touch-sensitive surface.
The character recognized is entered in the
input line. You can draw the next character on
the touch-sensitive surface.
If the character can be interpreted in different
ways, these options are displayed.
More information on the character suggestions
(
Ypage 31).
Character suggestions
If a character is not clearly recognized, hand-
writing recognition suggests a range of charac-
ters.
XTo select a character suggestion: turn the
controller.
The selected character is entered instead of
the automatically recognized character. Char-
acter entry can be continued.
Inserting a space
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
XUse your finger to touch the touch-sensitive
surface and swipe to the right.
A space is entered into the input line.
Deleting characters
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
XUse your finger to touch the touch-sensitive
surface and swipe to the left.
The character last entered is deleted.
Switching input lines
XPress the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
XTo select p: swipe your finger to the left or
right and press.
XTo select the input line: swipe up or down and press.
The selected input line is active and character
entry can be continued.
Touchpad31
Overview and operation

Moving the cursor within the input line
XPress the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
XTo selectp: glide your finger to the left or
right and press.
XTo move the cursor: glide to the left or right.
Changing the input language for hand-
writing recognition
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
XPress the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
XTo select B: glide your finger to the left or
right and press.
The list of available input languages appears.
XTo select a language: swipe up or down and
press.
The input language for handwriting recogni-
tion has been changed.
Searching in lists
The phone book search is used as an example.
You determine the first letter of the contact you
are looking for with the first character you enter.
XDraw a letter on the touchpad surface.
The first contact with the selected first char-
acter is highlighted in the phone book.
Further information on handwriting recogni-
tion on the touchpad (
Ypage 30).
XDraw additional letters on the touchpad sur-
face one after another.
XTo 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.
XTo switch from character entry using the
controller to handwriting recognition on
the touchpad: use one finger to press the
touchpad.
Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is
active.
XTo 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 currently
activated, you can use this function to select the
next station or music track.
XCall up quick access (Ypage 29).
The current audio source is displayed.
XTo select the previous or next station or music
track: swipe to the left or right.
The selected station or music track is played.
Sending DTMF tones
The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
XCall up quick access during a call (Ypage 29).
XTo select characters: glide your finger to the
left or right and press.
Every character selected will be transmitted
immediately.
32Touchpad
Overview and operation

XTo change the country setting for the
character bar:switch to the bottom line of
the character bar by sliding 6the control-
ler.
XTo select B: turn and press the controller.
The available languages are displayed.
XTo select the language: turn and press the
controller.
The country setting for the character bar has
been changed.
Functions in the character bar
RÄ
Switches between digits and symbols
R*
Switches to upper-case/lower-case letters
RB
Changes the country setting for the character
bar
R
Deletes a character/an entry
R45
Selects the input line
R23
Moves the cursor within the input line
R¬
Confirms an entry
R&
Cancels input
RS
Inserts a paragraph
Character entry (navigation)
Character entry options
You can enter characters using the controller, or the telephone keypad or the touchpad, depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment. With the control-
ler, you enter characters using a character bar.
By pressing the corresponding key one or more
times, you can enter the characters via the tele-
phone keypad. To enter using the touchpad,
draw the character in the entry field. The multi-
media system supports this using a handwriting
recognition function.
Entering characters using the charac-
ter bar
:Characters STUTentered by the user
(orange)
;Characters automatically added by the mul-
timedia system EBÜLL
=Switches to keyword search
?Characters not currently available
ACurrently selected character
BCharacters currently available
CCharacter bar
The example shows the address entry
(
Ypage 72).
XTo select a character: turn and press the
controller.
Selected character :is entered in the upper
line. The multimedia system adds the missing
characters and shows the entry that best
matches the current input.
The characters are available Bor not ?,
depending on the characters already entered and the data stored in the digital map.
The Gsymbol indicates that an entry exists
more than once.
iAlternatively, depending on the vehicle
equipment, you can enter characters using
the telephone keypad or the touchpad.
XTo delete a character: slide6and turn the
controller, then press it after selecting
.
XTo delete an entire entry: slide6and turn
the controller, then after selecting
press and hold down the controller until the
entire entry is deleted.
Character entry (navigation)35
Overview and operation

iAlternatively, you can also delete the entry
using the telephone keypad.
XTo switch to keyword search: slide6and
turn the controller, then press it after select-
ing =(
Ypage 75).
XTo confirm an entry: slide6and turn the
controller, then press it after selecting ¬.
or
XSlide 5the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
The location selection list appears. The selec-
ted entry is highlighted.
:Cursor
;Entry line
The example shows the character entry when
you save a destination as a navigable contact in
the address book (
Ypage 73).
XTo select an input line: slide6and turn
the controller, then press it after selecting 4
or 5.
or
XSlide 5the controller repeatedly until the
character bar disappears.
XTurn and press the controller.
XTo move the cursor: select the input line.
XSlide6and turn the controller, then press it
after selecting 2or3.
XTo change the character bar language:
slide 6and turn the controller, then press it
after selecting B.
A menu appears.
XTo select the language: turn and press the
controller.
The character set for the selected language is set.
Functions in the character bar
RÄ
Switches between digits and symbols
R*
Switches the character bar to uppercase/
lowercase letters
RB
Changes the country setting for the character
bar
R
Deletes a character/an entry
Rè
Switches to keyword search (
Ypage 75)
R45
Selects the input line
R23
Moves the cursor within the input line
R¬
Confirms an entry
R&
Cancels input
Entering characters using the tele-
phone keypad
If your vehicle is equipped with a telephone key- pad, you can also use this to enter characters.
XFor example, to enter the letter I: press the
n number key briefly three times in suc-
cession.
As soon as you touch the number key, the
number is highlighted in the additional display
area.
The character appears at the bottom of the
display the first time the key is pressed and
shows all the available characters. It switches
36Character entry (navigation)
Overview and operation

to the next character each time the key is
pressed.
XWait until the character display goes out.
The selected character is entered in the input
line.
XTo delete the character: press the$
button.
XTo delete an entire entry: press and hold the
$ button until the entire entry is deleted.
Entering characters using the touch-
pad
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchpad, you
can also use this to enter characters
(
Ypage 28). Character entry is supported by a
handwriting recognition function.
An example is the address entry (
Ypage 72).
XWith one finger, draw the desired character,
e.g. the letter B, on the touch-sensitive sur-
face.
In the list (e.g. City), the first entry that starts
with the letter entered is highlighted. You can
draw the next character on the touch-sensitive
surface.
If the character that you have entered can be
interpreted in different ways, these options are
displayed.
XTo select a character suggestion: turn the
controller.
The selected character is used for the list dis-
play instead of the automatically recognized
character. Character entry can be continued.
XTo 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.
XTo complete the entry and switch to the
list: press the touchpad.
Favorites
Overview of favorites
:To add a new favorite (Ypage 38)
;To rename a selected favorite
(Ypage 38)
=To move a selected favorite (Ypage 38)
?To delete a selected favorite (Ypage 38)
Displaying the favorites overview:
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the control-
ler.
You can manage a total of 20 favorites.
Further information on how to select and display
a favorite (
Ypage 37).
Displaying and selecting favorites
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select a favorite: turn the controller.
XTo call up a favorite: press the controller.
Favorites37
Overview and operation

Adding favorites
Adding predefined favorites
XPress th efavorite s button on the controller.
XTo showthe menu bar: slide6thecon-
troller.
XTo select Reassign: turnand press th econ-
troller.
The categories and predefined favorites are
displayed.
RNavigatio n
REntertainmen t
RTel
RVehicle
R®
RClimateContro l
XTo select a category: turnthe controller and
press to confirm .
The corresponding favorites are displayed.
XTo select a favorite: turnand press th econ-
troller.
XTo ad dafavorit eat th e desired position:
turn and press th econtroller.
If there is already a favorite at this position,
then this will be deleted.
Adding your own favorites
You can store phone numbers from the phone
book, radio stations or destinations as favorites.
A phone number from the phone book is used as
an example.
XCall up the phone book (Ypage 123).
XSearc hfor th e contact and display the phone
number:(Ypage 124).
XTo ad datelephone number as a favorite
at th e desired position: press and hold the
favorite s button on the controller until the
favorite s are displayed.
XTurn and press th econtroller.
If there is already a favorite at this position, it
will be deleted and replaced by a new one.
Renaming favorites
XPress th efavorite s button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the favorite to be renamed: turn the
controller.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6thecontrol -
ler.
XTo select Rename: turnand press th econtrol -
ler.
XEnte rcharacters using thecontroller
(Ypage 34) or the touchpad (Ypage 30).
XTo finish the entry: select OK.
The favorite has been renamed.
Moving favorites
XPress th efavorite s button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select the favorite to be moved: turn the
controller.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6thecontrol -
ler.
XTo select Move: turn and press th econtroller.
XTo store the favorite in th e desired order: turn
and press th econtroller.
The favorite has been moved.
If a favorite is stored over another favorite,th e
favorite underneath is deleted.
Deleting favorites
XPress th efavorite s button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select a favoriteto be deleted: turnthe
controller.
XTo sho wthe menu bar: slide6thecon-
troller.
XTo select Delete: turnand press th econtrol -
ler.
XTo select Yes: turnand press th econtroller.
The favorite is deleted.
XIf you select No,th e process will be canceled.
38Favorites
Overview and operation

Your multimediasystem equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at the time of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifferences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems andfunc-
tions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshop s in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment 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 this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating mobile communications equipment in
th e vehicle.
Display settings
Setting the brightness
The brightness detected by the display light sen-
sor affects th e setting options forthis function .
XPress theØbutton.
or
XPress Vehicl ein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to th e menu bar: slide 6thecon-
troller.
XTo select SystemSettings:turn an dpress
th econtroller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Display:turn an dpress th econ-
troller.
A menu appears.
XSelect Brightness.
A contro l appears.
XSelect the desired brightness.
iThe display brightness can be adjusted indi-
vidually for thetw o multimedia system dis-
plays at night using thecontroller.
Display design
The multimedia system display features an opti-
mized design for daytime and night-time opera-
tion. You can set the design by manually select-
ing day or night design or opt for an automatic
setting .
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehicl ein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to th e menu bar: slide 6thecon-
troller.
XTo select System Settings:turn an dpress
th econtroller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Display:turn an dpress th econ-
troller.
A menu appears.
XSelect DayMode,Nigh tModeor Auto.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
DesignExplanation
DayModeThe display is set perma-
nently to day design.
Nigh tModeThe display is set perma-
nently to night design.
AutoThe multimedia system
evaluates the data of the
light sensor an d automat-
ically switches over the
display design.
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System settings
Z

Additional display area
Gene ral information
The additional display area occupies the left-hand or right-hand third of the display. The additional
display area allows you to view various items of additional information. Forinstance , you can display
an album cover in media mode or a permanent display, such as a small navigation map, in the
additional display area.
You can select the following display elements for the additional display area:
RContext-dependent
In th e additional display area, context-dependent information will be shown, e.g. an album cover
in media mode.
RNavigatio nMap
The navigation map is shown in the additional area.
REntertainmen tInformation
Entertainment information is shown in the additional area, e.g. album cover, artist and track.
RSIRIUS Weathe r
SIRIUS weather information is shown in the additional area.
RConsumption
Consumption information is shown in the additional area.
REnergy Flow
Hybrid vehicles: the energy flow display is shown in the additional area.
RAnalog Clock
A clock is shown in the additional area.
Selecting display contents for the addi-
tional display area
XPress theØ button.
or
XPress Vehicl ein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to th e menu bar: slide 6thecon-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turnand press
th econtroller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Display: turnand press th econ-
troller.
A menu appears.
40Display settings
System settings