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MCF 5403 Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing Istruzioni d’uso Instrucciones de manejo Betjeningsvejledning Car Multimedia Systems. VDO Dayton The Car Brand MCF 5403 www.vdodayton.com 10/2003 ri...
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Attention! Only use this system when it is safe to do so. It is more important to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Attention ! N’utilisez le système que si vous ne mettez pas en danger votre vie ou celle des autres usagers de la route.
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Operating instructions Page 6 Mode d’emploi Page 34 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 62 Gebruiksaanwijzing Pagina 90 Istruzioni d’uso Pagina 118 Instrucciones de manejo Página 146 Betjeningsvejledning Side 174...
GENERAL Notes on operating instructions The following reading aids are used to simplify these operating instructions: requests you to perform an action. shows the unit’s reaction. – identifies a list. Safety instructions and warnings contain important information for the safe use of the unit.
MC 5400 via the connection terminal RST 5400 1) Only with VDO Dayton MG 3000 hands-free unit and a suitable mobile phone or an original data connection cable from the mobile communications manufacturer. 2) As described under 1)
BASIC FUNCTIONS Switching on / off The multimedia centre is switched on and off together with the ignition. Firstly, the start screen appears. If a navigation system has been connected it can be accessed after approx. 10 seconds. After approx. a further 30 seconds all the MC 5400 functions are operational.
Of course, this only applies to sources that can be operated via the MC 5400 (e.g. VDO Dayton navigation computer, VDO Dayton TV 5100, VDO Dayton DV 6100). In addition, the internal functions of the MC 5400 can only be operat- ed by the user who first selects a particular function.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS Keypad symbols In addition to the normal letters and characters of a PC keyboard, the following symbols are available on the virtual keypad: [OK] Complete entry and close typewriter window [>] Move cursor one position to the right in text [<] Move cursor one position to the left in text Move cursor one line upwards in text...
BASIC FUNCTIONS Screen symbols The following screen symbols are used for the software functions (internet browser, e-mail, FAX and for the on-line help), in order to control the operation of the many MC 5400 functions: Return to previous menu Establish an internet connection Terminate an internet connection (off-line operation) Refresh (reload current page) Abort (stop loading of a page)
MAIN MENU Main control The following functions are available: WWW (Internet) Select this function, in order to call up the internet functions of the MC 5400. Here, an internet connection can be established and all the settings requir- ed for access can be made. Page 15.
SETTINGS Performing basic settings In the system settings menu, it is possible to adapt the MC 5400 to your personal preferences, as well as performing certain basic settings for the use of the internet and mailbox functions. For this purpose, select “Settings” in the MC 5400 main menu.
INTERNET ACCESS Internet Access* With the internet access, it is possible to surf the World Wide Web, provided that the mobile phone connected to the MC 5400 has a network connection. Select the symbol for the internet in the main menu. The internet access menu appears.
INTERNET ACCESS Setting parameters for internet access Configuring user profile Select the desired user profile via the option “Settings -> Profile” in the “Internet Access” menu. Select “Parameters”. Select “Profile” in order to enter or change the data for the selected user profile. The following parameters can be entered: Name The selected user profile can be allocated a name.
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INTERNET ACCESS Configuring provider profile Select the desired provider profile via the option “Settings -> Provider” in the “Internet Access” menu. Select “Parameters”. Select “Provider” in order to enter or change the data for the selected provider profile. The following parameters can be entered: Name The selected provider profile can be allocated a name.
MAILBOX ACCESS Mailbox access The mailbox provides you with the option of sending, receiving and managing faxes as well as e-mails. Select the symbol for the mailbox in the main menu. The mailbox access menu appears. The following options are available in the mailbox menu: E-mail This starts the e-mail application of the MC 5400.
MAILBOX ACCESS Setting parameters for mailbox access Configuring user profile Select the desired user profile via the option “Settings ->Profile” in the “Mailbox access” menu. Select “Parameters”. Select “Profile” in order to enter or change the data for the selected user profile. The following parameters can be entered: Name The selected user profile can be allocated a name.
MAILBOX FUNCTIONS E-mail Select the option “E-mail” in the “Mailbox access” menu. The mailbox menu appears. In the right column of the screen you see the e-mails which you have received or which you have written but have not yet sent. The e-mail options are listed on the left.
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MAILBOX FUNCTIONS Symbols in the mailbox The following symbols are used for the mailbox: Unread e-mail Read e-mail Received e-mail E-mail ready to be sent (will be deleted after sending) To delete e-mail marked by the server. The next time a Mailbox check is per- formed (Send/get) this e-mail will be deleted from both the list and from the mail server.
MAILBOX FUNCTIONS Fax* Select the option “Fax” in the “Mailbox access” menu. The fax menu appears. In the right column of the screen you see the faxes which you have already received. The fax options are listed on the left. The following options are available in the fax menu: Read...
GAMES Games Select the symbol for games in the main menu. The games menu appears. Select the desired game from the list. Detailed game instructions are available in the on-line help, via the “Help” option in the main menu of the MC 5400.
MULTIMEDIA BROWSER The multimedia browser allows you to play MP3 files and to view JPEG images. MP3 player In order to be able to play MP3 files, a memory card with MP3 data must be inserted in the PCMCIA slot of the MC 5400.
MULTIMEDIA BROWSER Image viewer In order to be able to view images, a memory card with JPEG images must be inserted in the PCMCIA slot of the MC 5400. Page 29. Select the “MP3 + JPG” symbol in the main menu. The multimedia browser appears.
MULTIMEDIA BROWSER E-Mail Picture List The “E-Mail Picture List” menu appears as soon as the “Send” option has been selected in the image viewer. With the e-mail picture list, up to six images can be added from the memory card to be sent in an e-mail. The images in the list are scaled down for e-mail transmission and consequently have a much smaller file size than on the...
APPLICATION MANAGER With the Application Manager, additional programs can be called up online, installed or uninstalled. Download Access Select the “Download” symbol in the main menu. The Download Access menu is displayed. The following options are available in the Download Access menu: Proceed Opens the applications manager.
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APPLICATION MANAGER Download Manager In the right column of the screen you see the a list of the available software packages and the corresponding file sizes. The options are listed on the left. Load and install software packages The following options are available: Info Shows a short description of the software package selected.
Use only original VDO Dayton CF memory cards with operating software approved for the MC 5400. Never try to change or delete the data on the VDO Dayton CF card. Failure to observe this results in danger of data loss or even destruction of the unit. Contravention invalidates...
MEMORY CARDS Information on memory cards ® Only insert CompactFlash memory cards in the CF slot. Inserting other card types can result in malfunction or destruction of the unit and the card. Never remove the memory card from the CF slot, if the red LED next to the slot still illuminates.
• Insert a memory card with MP3 files in the PCMCIA slot (with suitable adapter). Hotline Hotlines are available in many countries to handle queries concerning VDO Dayton multimedia systems. The phone number for your country can be found on a separate loose leaf.
APPENDIX Table of functions - system remote control The VDO Dayton devices TV 5100 and DV 6100 can be operated with the system remote control in addition to the MC 5400. The remote control buttons have the following functions for these devices:...
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