MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2008 C216 Comand Manual

310 Control systemsVoice Control telephone“Dial number”
You can dial a phone number using the
command “Dial number”.
Digits from “Zero” to “Nine” may be used.
The phone number must be spoken

as a continuously spoken string of
digits, or


in digit blocks (three to five digits in
each block).
After each digit block (separate the digit
blocks by using an approximately
0.5 second pause), the Voice Control Sys-
tem repeats the recognized digits and
waits until you continue speaking.
When dialing 1800 numbers, you may pro-
nounce the first four digits as “One eight
hundred” and the system will recognize the
spoken entries as “One eight zero zero”.
All other numeric entries must be spoken
as individual numbers.Sample dialog:
s
Dial number
t
Please say the number
s
One two three
t
One two three
s
Four five six seven
t
Four five six seven
s
OK
t
Dialing“Confirm”
Using the command “Confirm” will repeat
all digits spoken up to that point. Upon re-
peating the digits, the system will prompt
you to continue your input.
Sample dialog:
s
Dial number
t
Please say the number
s
One two three
t
One two three
s
Confirm
t
One two three, please continue
s
Four five six seven
t
Four five six seven
s
OK
t
Dialing
i
You can also dial the telephone number spo-
ken by pressing buttons on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel (instead of using the
command “OK”):
You can dial the telephone number before all
numbers are recited in full.

311 Control systems
Voice Control telephone
“Correction”
Using the command “Correction” will cor-
rect the last entered digit block. After
speaking the command, the last digit block
is deleted and all previously entered digits
are repeated. The system then prompts
you to continue your input.
Sample dialog:s
Dial number
t
Please say the number
s
One two three
t
One two three
s
Four five six seven
t
Five five six seven
s
Correction
t
One two three, please continue
s
Four five six seven
t
Four five six seven
s
OK
t
Dialing“Delete”
Using the command “Delete” will erase all
digits entered. The system then prompts
you to start your input again.
Sample dialog:
s
Dial number
t
Please say the number
s
One two three
t
One two three
s
Four five six seven
t
Four five six seven
s
Delete
t
Number deleted. Please enter the
number again
s
Four two seven three
t
Four two seven three
s
Three nine one
t
Three nine one
s
OK
t
Dialing
“Redial”
Use the command “Redial” to dial the last
dialed number.
“Save name” (COMAND address book)
Use the command “Save name” to create a
new entry in your COMAND address book.
After using the command, the system will
prompt you to enter a phone number.
Digits from “Zero” to “Nine” can be en-
tered (page 310).
Speak the telephone number


as a continuous string
or, with longer phone numbers,


in form of digit blocks (three to five dig-
its).
After each digit block (separate the digit
blocks by using an approximately
0.5 second pause), the Voice Control Sys-
tem repeats the recognized digits and
waits until you continue speaking.

312 Control systemsVoice Control telephoneAfter the command “OK”, you will be
prompted up to two times to input the
name. When repeating the name, make
sure that you pronounce it in the same
manner as during the first input. Otherwise
the name cannot be saved and the Voice
Control System cancels the save proce-
dure.Sample dialog:
s
Save name
t
Please say the number first
s
One two three
t
One two three
s
Four five six seven
t
Four five six seven
s
OK
t
Please say the name
s
John Smith
t
Please repeat the name
s
John Smith
t
Do you want to save the number in
a category?
s
No
t
Name and number saved“Dial name” (COMAND address book)
Use the command “Dial name” to place a
phone call by selecting a name previously
saved in your personal address book.
Sample dialog:
s
Dial name
t
Please say the name
s
John Smith
If several telephone numbers exist
for the same entry, the Voice Con-
trol System will ask for clarification.
t
Do you want to place a work call or
a home call?
s
Work
t
John Smith work
Dialing
i
The Voice Control System may recognize
names even if not saved in your voice. For opti-
mum call-up performance, however, you should
speak and save the names you intend to use
yourself.
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You can also add a name to an entry by call-
i n g u p t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e n u o n C O M A N D a n d
saying the name twice (
page 163).

313 Control systems
Voice Control telephone
“Call <voice entry>” (Address book)
Use the command “Call <voice entry>” to
place a phone call by directly selecting a
name previously stored in your address
book.
One address book entry can have up to
three different telephone numbers (mobile
phone/car/land line) for both the home
and work fields.
If only one telephone number is stored for
a given name, you can recall the entry us-
ing the command “Call John Smith”.
If several telephone numbers are associat-
ed with one entry, you can recall the de-
sired telephone number by using the
following commands:

“Call John Smith home”


“Call John Smith work”


“Call John Smith home cell phone”


“Call John Smith home car”


“Call John Smith home land line”


“Call John Smith work cell phone”


“Call John Smith work car”


“Call John Smith work land line”
The system confirms your input and the
number is dialed.
Sample dialog:
s
Call John Smith
If several telephone numbers exist
for the same entry, the Voice Con-
trol System will ask for clarification.
t
Do you want to place a work call or
a home call?
s
Work
t
John Smith work
Dialing“Delete name” (COMAND Address
book)
Use the command “Delete name” to delete
a name from the COMAND address book.
Sample dialog:
s
Delete name
t
The name, please
s
Smith office
t
Smith office: Would you like to de-
lete the voice name?
s
Yes
t
The voice name is deleted

314 Control systemsVoice Control telephone“List phone book” and dialing a phone
number
Use the command “List phone book” to lis-
ten to all voice entries in the phone book
with a phone number stored, and select an
entry and dial that number.
Sample dialog:s
List phone book
The system reads out the complete
phone book entry by entry.Selecting an entry and dialing that
number

For the desired entry, press ! dur-
ing or immediately after voice output.
If more than one phone number exists
for a given entry, the Voice Control Sys-
tem prompts:
t
Do you want to place a work call or
a home call?
s
Home
The system reads out the name of
the selected entry and dials the cor-
responding number.
Cancelling the dialog

Press L.
The system confirms “Cancel”.
The dialog is concluded.Managing automated answering sys-
tem/voice mail box
Activate the Voice Control System to ac-
cess and manage your answering ma-
chine/voice mail box.

Activate the Voice Control System dur-
ing a phone call (
page 306).
An audible tone (beep) confirms the ac-
tivation of the system.

Speak the required digits (“Zero” to
“Nine”).
or

Speak the required words “Star” and
“Pound”.

Speak the final command “OK”.
The system dials the number entered.

315 Control systems
Voice Control navigation
Voice Control navigation
Important notesWarning!
G
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides direc-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-
cused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their ob-
servance always remains in the driver’ per-
sonal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover
all areas nor all routes within an area.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 13.5 m) every second.
During route guidance, you will not receive
information on:

traffic lights


stop and yield signs


parking or stopping zones


one-way streets


narrow bridges, or


other traffic regulation data.
You should therefore always strictly observe
traffic regulations while driving. Drive care-
fully and always obey traffic laws and road
signs, even if they contradict navigation sys-
tem instructions.
Warning!
G
Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This
could cause a delay in completing your
phone call in a timely manner. This could
distract you in an emergency situation and
cause you to be involved in an accident.
Warning!
G
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting
your attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.

316 Control systemsVoice Control navigationNavigation operation
The Voice Control System allows you to

enter a state or province


enter a city


spell the name of a city


spell the name of district or center


spell the name of a street


spell the name of an intersection


enter a house number


enter a complete address


select one of your last destinations


enter a POI (point of interest)


select one of your last destinations


save a destination


navigate to a destination stored in the
destination memory of the address
book


start route guidance


display the map


zoom in or zoom out of the map


listen to the destination memory


cancel route guidance


turn guide instructions on or off
Before you can operate navigation using
the Voice Control System, you have to ac-
tivate the Voice Control System
(
page 306).
Selecting navigation mode

Press!.

Speak the command “Navigation”.

Press!.

Speak one of the navigation com-
mands.
Navigation commands
For a complete list of commands
(page 335).
“Help navigation”/“Help”
Use the command “Help navigation” or
“Help” to read out an option list of avail-
able functions and commands that can be
used in conjunction with the navigation
system.
“Enter state”,“Enter province”
Use the command “Enter state” or “Enter
province” to select a different state or
province on the navigation DVD.
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You cannot start the route guidance until all
necessary address data has been entered.

317 Control systems
Voice Control navigation
Sample dialog:s
Enter state
t
Please say the name of the state
s
New York
u
The system shows a numbered list
of states recognized by the system
t
Please select a line number
s
Number two
or accept, say
s
Yes
t
State accepted
The selected entry is adopted from the list.
“Last states”
Use the command “Last states” to select a
state or province from among a number of
last selected states or provinces.
Dialog for entering a complete address
“Enter destination”
Use the command “Enter destination” to
enter a complete destination address.
The system guides you through the dialog.
As soon as a valid address has been en-
tered, you can start route guidance or save
the destination. For information on spelling
(page 322).
Sample dialog:
s
Enter destination
t
Please spell a New York street
name
s
B-R-O-A-D-W
u
The system displays a numbered
list of matching street names on
the COMAND display
t
Please select a line number
s
Number two
t
Number two accepted
t
Do you want to enter a house num-
ber?
s
No
t
Do you want to enter an intersec-
tion?
s
No
t
Do you want to spell the town’s
name?
s
Yes
t
Please spell the town name
s
N-E-W-Y-O-R-K
u
The system displays a numbered
list of matching city names on the
COMAND display
t
Please select a line number
s
Number one

318 Control systemsVoice Control navigationt
Number one accepted
t
Do you want to start route guid-
ance?
s
Yes
t
Starting route guidance
The system calculates the route and, upon
completing route calculation, starts route
guidance.“Points of interest”
Use the command “Points of interest” to
select a point of interest (POI) such as air-
ports, railroad stations, gas stations etc.
Sample dialog:
s
Points of interest
u
The system shows the following list
on the COMAND display:

current position


other city


Global POI
t
Please select a line number
s
Number one
u
The system displays a numbered
list of available POI categories:
Select POI category menu
t
Please select a line number
s
Number one
u
The system displays a numbered
list search categories: Find menu
t
Please select a line number
s
Number one
u
The system displays a numbered
list of airports sorted by distance
t
Please select a line number
s
Number one
t
Point of interest accepted
t
Do you want to start route guid-
ance?
s
Yes
t
Starting route guidance
i
You may not need to spell the entire name
(street, intersection, city or point of interest) es-
pecially if the name is lengthy. Spelling the first
three to five characters of the name should be
sufficient for the system to recognize the name
provided it is available on the navigation DVD.
i
The selection appearing on the COMAND
display is sorted based on your recognized voice
input and a matching algorithm.
You can use the commands “Continue” or
“Back” to scroll up or down in the list.
Use the command “Correction” to start over by
again spelling the name.
Speak each character as clearly as you can, es-
pecially when they sound very similar (d or e).
i
Depending on the number of categories and
POI’s available for a given area, the system may
display several lists on each of which you may
have to make a selection by speaking the desired
line number or you have to spell the name of a
POI.

319 Control systems
Voice Control navigation
“Next POI”
With the commands

“Next gas station”


“Next parking lot”


“Next Mercedes-Benz service”


“Next restaurant”


“Next hospital”
you can select POIs in your vicinity.
Sample dialog:
s
Next gas station
u
The system shows a numbered list
of gas stations on the COMAND dis-
play
t
Please select a line number
s
Number one
t
Number one accepted
t
Do you want to start route guid-
ance?
s
YesThe system calculates the route and, upon
completing route calculation, starts route
guidance.
“Last destinations”
Use the command “Last destinations” to
select a destination from among a number
of destinations last navigated to.
“Save destination”
Use the command “Save destination” to
save the current destination in the address
book. Sample dialog:
s
Save destination
t
Please say the name
s
John Smith
t
Please repeat the name
s
John Smith
t
Where do you want to save: home
or work?
s
Work
t
The destination has been saved
i
The Voice Control System may recognize
names even if not saved in your voice. For best
possible call-up performance, however, you
should speak and save the names you intend to
use yourself.
If an entry is already available in the address
book, the system will ask you if you would like to
add the address to the available entry.