navigation MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE 2010 C212 Comand Manual

Example of a Traffic Message 1Depending on your selection: Messages
on the Route or All Messages2Message 8 of 16 for the road affected3Text of message4Road, area or region for which there is a
message5State/province designation6Icon for message type, e.g. speed and
flow messageXTo scroll within the message or to the
next message: Slide qm r.XTo return to the message list: Slide om p
Traffic Symbol Information
XTo display traffic symbol information:
Select Traffic Symbol Information .
Example display
1Road concerned2Icon for message type, e.g. Speed and
flow messageXTo display next or previous symbol
information: Select Next or Previous .
The symbol is highlighted.XTo change the map display: Select Map.
You can zoom and pan the map display and
select other traffic messages.XTo select the symbol: Press n.XTo display details: Select Details .
Details of a traffic symbol information
XTo leave the details display: Slide om p.XTo leave the symbol information
display: Select Back.
Read-aloud Function
The read-aloud function is only available
when route guidance is active. It can read out
traffic reports on the route. You can set the
language ( Y page 44) and the read-aloud
speed ( Y page 42).
If the automatic reading function of traffic
messages is activated, incoming traffic
messages are read aloud automatically
( Y page 60).
XIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and show the menu system ( Y page 54).XSelect Traffic £Read out all
messages on route .
COMAND reads out the messages in
sequence.
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iThe Messages on the Route menu item
has no function if there are no messages
relating to the route.XTo cancel read-out of current message:
Select Cancel Read-aloud Function .
or
XPress the F button.
COMAND reads the current message aloud
and then ends the read-aloud function.
Dynamic Rerouting
COMAND can recalculate the route by taking
into account traffic messages received along
the route.
You can set the options for dynamic rerouting
in the NAVI menu ( Y page 55).
If you have set the option to Dynamic Route
Only After Request and COMAND
recalculates a route, a message appears
asking you whether you want to allow the
rerouting or not.
XTo accept the rerouting: Select Accept.XTo continue on the original route: Select
Reject .
Destination Memory
Home Address
i The destination memory always contains
an entry named My address which is at the
top of the list. You may wish to assign your
home address to this entry, for example. If
the My address (¤ icon) entry already
contains data that can be used for
navigation, you can select it for route
guidance.
Assigning Home Address for First Time
or Changing Home Address XIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and display the menu system ( Y page 54).XSelect Destination £From Memory .
If there are more than 8 entries in the
destination memory, the destination
memory list with predictive speller is
displayed, otherwise the destination
memory list is displayed without predictive
speller ( Y page 71).
If the list appears without the input
characters, the entry My address is
highlighted automatically.
Switching to the Destination Memory List
Without Predictive Speller
XSlide qm repeatedly until the predictive
speller disappears.
The entry My Address is highlighted
automatically unless you have entered a
character using the predictive speller.Destination Memory91NavigationZ

If characters have been entered using the
predictive speller:XRotate ym z or qm slide in the list until the
My Address entry is highlighted.
or
XTo assign an address for the first time:
Press and hold n until the speller
disappears.
The entry My Address is highlighted
automatically in the list.XTo exit the menu: Select Back.
Subsequent operation depends on whether
you enter the address or wish to use an
address book entry that can be used for
navigation as My address.
Entering or Changing Your Address
XIf necessary, change to the destination list
without speller.XTo enter the address for the first time:
Press n and select New Entry.XTo change the existing address: Select
Options £ New Entry .
In both cases, the address input menu
appears.XEnter the address. Proceed in the same way
as you would enter a destination as
described in the “Entering a destination by
address” section ( Y page 63).XSelect Save after you have entered the
address.
COMAND then stores the entry. You will
see a message and then the address menu
with the selected address. Start is
highlighted automatically.
Using an Address Book Entry as Home
Address
XIf necessary, change to the destination list
without speller ( Y page 91).XTo assign an address for the first time:
Press n and select Assign to Address
Book Entry .XSelect Home or Work if applicable.XTo change home address: Select
Options £ Assign to Address Book
Entry .XSelect Home or Work if applicable.XIn both cases you will see a list with or
without predictive speller depending on the
number of address book entries.XSelect the desired address book entry.
Proceed as described in the “Searching for
an address book entry” section
( Y page 113).
i
Information on how to link address book
entries with navigation data can be found
in “Assigning a destination to an address
book entry” ( Y page 94).
XTo confirm your selection: Press n.
An address is assigned for the first time:
COMAND then stores the entry. You will
see a message and then the address menu
with the selected address. Start is
highlighted automatically.
The address is changed:
A prompt appears, asking if you really wish
to overwrite My Address.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, COMAND overwrites the
destination. You will see a message and
then the address menu with the selected
address. Start is highlighted
automatically.
If you select No, the list will reappear.
Selecting Home Address for Route
Guidance
i If the My Address (¤ icon) entry already
contains data that can be used for
navigation, you can select it for route
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guidance. If not, then first assign a
destination to this entry ( Y page 91).XIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and display the menu system ( Y page 54).XSelect Destination £From Memory .
You will see a list with or without predictive
speller depending on how many entries
exist in the address book.XDestination memory with predictive
speller: Slide qm repeatedly until the list
appears without the predictive speller.
or
XSelect d at the bottom right in the
predictive speller.XDestination memory list without input
characters: Press n1Start route calculation to your address
You will see the address entry menu with the
address data for your own address. Start is
highlighted automatically.
Starting Route Calculation
XPress n.
Once the route has been calculated, route
guidance begins ( Y page 70).
Storing a Destination in the
Destination Memory
i This function also stores the destination
in the address book. COMAND creates an
address book entry that contains the
complete, navigable address data. You can
then select this entry in the address book
and start route guidance to the address
from there.
After the Address Has Been EnteredXSelect Save after you have entered the
address in the address input menu.
You can now select storage options.
During Route Guidance
XIf necessary, show the menu system
( Y page 54).XSelect Destination £Save
Destination .
You can now select storage options.
Accepting from the Last Destinations
XShow the menu system, if necessary.XSelect Destination £From Last
Destinations .
The list of previous destinations appears.XTo select a destination: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r.XTo confirm the destination: Press n.
The address of the destination is displayed.XSelect Save.
You can now select memory options.
Selecting Memory Options
Saving Destination Without Name
XSelect Save Without Name .
COMAND stores the destination in the
destination memory and uses the address
as the destination name.
or
XSelect Save as My Address .
COMAND stores the destination in the
destination memory as My Address.Destination Memory93NavigationZ

If the selected address book entry already
contains address data that can be used for
navigation ( ¤ icon), a prompt will appear
asking whether you wish to overwrite the
existing data.XSelect Yes or No.
After selecting Yes, the Saving
Procedure Successful message
appears; selecting No cancels the
procedure.
Saving Destination With Name
XSelect Save With Name .XSelect the category desired, e.g. Home.
The input menu containing data fields and
input characters appears.1Selected data field with cursor2Predictive spellerXTo enter data: Continue with the step
“Changing Data Field” in the “Creating a
New Address Book Entry” section
( Y page 112).
COMAND stores the destination under the
name entered.
Assigning Destination to an Address Book
Entry
i This function assigns the complete,
navigable address data to an existing
address book entry. You can then select
this entry in the address book and start
route guidance to the address from there.
XSelect Assign to Address Book Entry .XSelect the desired category, e.g. Home.
You will see a list with or without predictive
speller depending on how many entries
exist in the address book.XSelect the desired address book entry.
Proceed as described in the “Searching for
an Address Book Entry” section
( Y page 113).
COMAND stores the data if the address
book entry selected does not yet contain
navigable address data.
If the selected address book entry already
contains address data that support
navigation, you will be prompted to confirm
that you wish to overwrite the existing data.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, COMAND saves the data.
Deleting Destination Home Address
Entry from the Destination Memory
XIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and display the menu system ( Y page 54).XSelect Destination £From Memory .
You will see a list with or without predictive
speller depending on how many entries
exist in the address book.XSelect the destination you are looking for.
Proceed as described in the “Entering a
Destination from the Destination Memory”
section ( Y page 71).XSelect Options £Delete .
A prompt appears asking whether you wish
to delete the destination.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, COMAND deletes the
destination. You see a corresponding
message.
i If the address data, which supports
navigation, for the destination to be deleted
has also been assigned to an address book
entry, COMAND deletes this data there,
too. If the corresponding address book
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entry does not contain any other data, e.g.
phone numbers, COMAND deletes the
entire address book entry.
Last Destinations
i COMAND automatically saves the last
destinations used for the last route
calculation. If the memory is full, COMAND
deletes the oldest destination. You can also
save a destination from the last
destinations to the destination memory.
Here it is saved permanently.
Saving a Destination Permanently in
the Destination Memory
XProceed as described in the “Accepting
from the Last Destinations” section
( Y page 72).
Saving the Vehicle Position in the List
of Last Destinations
XIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and display the menu system ( Y page 54).XSelect Position £Save Vehicle
Position .
COMAND saves the current vehicle
position as a destination in the list of last
destinations.
Saving the Crosshair Position in the
List of Last Destinations
i A crosshair appears on the map if you
have moved the map manually. You can
store the crosshair position as a
destination in the list of last destinations.
XIf necessary, display the menu system:
Press n.XSelect Position £Save Crosshair
Position .
COMAND saves the crosshair position as a
destination in the list of last destinations.
Deleting One of the Last Destinations
XIf necessary, switch to navigation mode
and display the menu system ( Y page 54).XSelect Destination £From Last
Destinations .
The list of last destinations appears.XSelect the desired destination.XSelect Options £Delete .
A query appears.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, COMAND deletes the
destination. You see a corresponding
message.Last Destinations95NavigationZ

5Device name of the connected mobile
phone6Terminates call
Switching Hands-Free Microphone On
or Off
XOpen the phone main menu ( Y page 102).XTo switch off: Select Mic Off .
If the microphone is switched off, the >
icon appears in the main area.XTo switch on: Select Mic On.
The > symbol disappears.
DTMF Tone Transmission
i
This function is not possible with all
mobile phones.
Answering machines or other devices can be
controlled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote
query functions.
XTo send individual characters: During a
call select the required characters using
the COMAND controller.
or
XPress the corresponding button on the
COMAND control unit keypad.
Every character selected will be
transmitted immediately.XTransmitting phone book entry as a
sequence of characters: Select Name.XSelect the desired phone book entry.
The entry is transmitted immediately as a
sequence of characters.XTo switch back to the call display: Select
Back . Ending an Active Call XIf necessary, open the phone main menu
( Y page 102).XTo terminate call: Select 4.
or
XPress the ~ button on the COMAND
control panel or the ~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Call Waiting
i The call waiting function must be
supported and activated by the phone
provider.
If you are conducting a single call and you
receive another, the second call number is
entered into the received calls list and a signal
tone will sound.
Address Book
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the address book functions.
Only use the COMAND when road and traffic
conditions permit you to do so. Otherwise you
could be involved in an accident in which you
or others could be injured.
General Information
The entries of the address book can be used
for making phone calls and for setting
navigation destinations.
i You should delete your personal data
before selling your vehicle, using the Reset
function ( Y page 45).
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Opening the Address Book
From Another Main FunctionXSelect Phone£Phone £Address Book .
i
If the address book was last open in the
telephone function, you only need to select
Phone .
Within the Phone Function
XSelect Phone£Address Book .
The address book main display appears.
Address book with address book entry ¥ and
navigable data ¤
i An address book entry may contain up to
five phone numbers and both a private and
business address.
Submenu Overview for Address Book
Address BookSearchDownloading
contacts (from
mobile phone, from
memory card or
business cards)
Deleting contactsSearching for an
address book entryNewDeleteCreating a new
address book entryDeleting an address
book entry Selecting Entry in the Address Book XRotate ym z or slide om p when the
display/selection window is active.
Creating a New Address Book Entry
i You can create address data directly in
the address book. If you save phone
numbers in the COMAND phone book,
these are saved in the address book. When
you save a navigation destination,
COMAND creates an address book entry
containing the complete address data that
support navigation.
XOpen the address book ( Y page 112) and
select New.
The input menu containing data fields and
the input speller appears.
Input menu with data fields
1Selected data field with cursor2Input speller
Switching Data Field
XSlide qm repeatedly until the input speller
is hidden.XThen slide qm r and press n.
or
XSelect [ or ] in the input speller.
The input menu indicates the selected data
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Entering Data into a FieldXSelect all the characters one after the other
in the input speller 2.
i
The input speller provides the characters
corresponding to the selected data field.
XTo switch input speller to upper or
lower case characters: Select ( or
& .XTo switch input speller character set:
Select k.
Every time this is selected it switches the
character set.XTo change the input speller language:
Select !.XRotate ym z or slide qm r until the desired
language is highlighted and then press n.XTo move the cursor in the data field:
Select Y or Z.
Deleting
XTo delete an individual character: Select
õ and briefly press n.
or
XPress the 2 button next to the
COMAND controller.
The character to the left of the cursor is
deleted.XTo delete an entire entry: Select õ
and press n until the entire entry has been
deleted.
or
XPress the 2 button next to the
COMAND controller and hold it until the
entire entry is deleted.Canceling an EntryXSelect á.
If one of the data fields contains new data,
a prompt will appear asking whether you
wish to store the entry.XSelect Yes or No.
The entry will either be stored or not,
depending on your selection.
Saving an Entry
XSelect d.
The address book displays the entry.
Searching for an Address Book Entry
XOpen the address book ( Y page 112) and
select Search .
If there are more than eight entries, the
search menu with the predictive speller
appears.
Search menu with predictive speller
1¥ Symbol for address book entry2¤ Symbol for complete address data
from the navigation3¦ Symbol for voice name4å Symbol for phone book entry from the
mobile phone5Predictive speller
Entries without symbols or with the symbols
1 and 3 are just address book entries. A
voice name has additionally been saved for
entries with the symbol 3. Entries with the
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symbol 2 contain complete address data
from the navigation system, which support
navigation and are covered by the digital map
data. You can quickly start route guidance to
this kind of entry ( Y page 116).
Switching from the Predictive Speller
to the ListXSlide mq or press n and hold it until the
predictive speller is hidden.
or
XSelect d.
Switching from the List to the
Predictive Speller
XSelect Back from the list.
or
XPress the k button next to the
COMAND controller.
Searching
Searching via Predictive Speller
XSwitch from the list to the predictive speller
if necessary.XTo change the language of the
predictive speller: Select !.XTo switch the character set of the
predictive speller : Select k.
Depending on the previous setting, you will
change to letters with special characters or
to numbers with special characters.XTo enter characters: Select the
characters for the required entry one after
another.XTo delete individual characters: Select
õ and briefly press n.
or
XPress the 2 button next to the
COMAND controller.
Each time you enter or delete a character,
the closest match will be displayed at the
top of the list.XTo delete an entire entry: Select õ
and press n until the entire entry has been
deleted.
or
XPress the 2 button next to the
COMAND controller and hold it until the
entire entry is deleted.XTo end search: Switch from the predictive
speller to the list.
The top list entry is highlighted
automatically.XBack to the address book: If necessary,
switch from the list to the predictive speller
and select á in the predictive speller.
or
XPress the k button next to the
COMAND controller.
Searching via the List
XIf necessary, switch from the predictive
speller to the list ( Y page 113).XTurn ym z or slide qm r until the desired
entry is highlighted in the list.
Deleting Entry
XSearch for the required entry
( Y page 113).XSelect Options £Delete .
or
XSelect Delete from the address book
( Y page 112).
A deletion prompt appears.XSelect Yes or No.
The entry will be deleted or retained on the
basis of the selection.
i Deleting an entry in the phone book on
the mobile phone does not delete the entry
in the address book.
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