Basic Functions - Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual

Switching between the controller and
the touchpad as input device
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or
characters has been selected.
To switch from character entry using the
X
controller to handwriting recognition on
the touchpad: use one finger to press the
touchpad.
Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is
active.
To switch from handwriting recognition
X
on the touchpad to character entry using
the controller: press the controller.
Character entry using the controller is active.
Quick access for audio
Changing the station/music track
Depending on the audio source that is currently
activated, you can use this function to select the
previous or next station or music track.
Call up quick access (
X
The current audio source is displayed.
To select the previous or next station or music
X
track: swipe to the left or right.
The selected station or music track is played.
Quick access for telephone
Sending DTMF tones
Requirement: the touchpad is equipped with
version 2.
The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
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Call up quick access during a call (
X
To select characters: glide your finger to the
X
left or right and press.
Every character selected will be transmitted
immediately.

Basic functions

Switching the multimedia system on/
off
Press the Ü button on the center console
X
to the right of the controller.
When you switch the multimedia system on, a
warning message will appear. The multimedia
system calls up the previously selected menu.
If you switch the multimedia system off, play-
back of the current media source will also be
switched off.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
X
troller.
or
Press the W or X button on the multi-
X
function steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements
During traffic or navigation announcements:
Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
X
troller.
or
Press the W or X button on the multi-
X
function steering wheel.
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You can set the volume for navigation
announcements to be different from the vol-
ume of the respective media source.
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