Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Entering characters
Using the character input function
Use the character input function in the following
situations, for example:
R
To rename a favourite
R
To enter a POI or address
R
To make a phone call
The following functions are available:
R
Selecting a character in the character bar
R
Writing a character on the touchpad
Character input can be started with a control
element and resumed with another.
#
On the Touch Control and controller:
select a character in the character bar.
Depending on the target entry, the following
characters are available:
R
The full set of characters is shown
R
Only those characters which are useful
for the current input string are shown
Other characters are greyed out.
#
On the touchpad: select a character in the
character bar.
or
#
Write the characters on the touch-sensitive
surface of the touchpad.
Handwriting recognition supports you by
means of character suggestions and a read-
aloud function.
Examples of character entry:
R
Rename a favourite
R
Enter a POI or an address using free or step-
by-step search
R
Enter a web address
Entering characters using the controller.
Example: renaming a favourite
#
Call up the "Renaming a favourite" function
(
→
page 292).
#
To enter a character: turn 3 , slide 4
and press the controller.
The character is entered in the input line.
Use the following entry functions:
% To delete a character: press the control‐
ler.
To delete an entry: press and hold the
controller until the entire entry is deleted.
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