Overview
This document contains information on:
Functions of the tablet cradle
Functions of the tablet PC
Structure of the tablet PC
General
The central control element for the vehicle occupants in the rear passenger compartment is located in the tablet cradle with the tablet PC. The tablet PC can be switched on using the button on the tablet cradle and, for more operational comfort, can be taken out.
Function requirements
Circuit 30t, for the tablet cradle
Receiving WLAN access data from the multimedia system control, for the tablet PC
WLAN connection to multimedia system control
Sufficient rechargeable battery capacity or external power supply, for the tablet PC
Location
The tablet cradle is located between the left and right rear seat:
On 5-seaters, in rear passenger compartment armrest, simultaneously seat backrest of center rear seat
On 4-seaters, in rear passenger compartment center console
Functions of the tablet cradle
The tablet cradle fulfills the following functions:
Storage of tablet PC
Charging of tablet PC
Switching on tablet PC
Removing tablet PC
Transferring WLAN access data from the multimedia system control to the tablet PC
When the tablet PC is switched on for the first time, the user is asked to put the tablet PC into the tablet cradle. This establishes an initial connection to the multimedia system control. This is the requirement for WLAN communication with the multimedia system control.
Functions of the tablet PC
The tablet PC detects swipe movements with one or more fingers and tapping motions on the display. The tablet PC transfers the detected inputs to the head unit as operation signals. Depending on the model and equipment installed, the tablet PC allows operation of the following functions:
Remote control for multimedia system control
Remote control for Rear Seat Entertainment system
Multimedia system media player
Media player of Rear Seat Entertainment System
Child protection function
Tone settings
Volume settings
Telephony
Ambiance illumination
Climate control
Roller sun blinds
Seat adjustment
Seat climate control
Multicontour seat, massage programs
Settings for the tablet PC (language, brightness)
Structure of the tablet PC
The tablet PC uses the Android OS operating program and, in addition to the arithmetic unit and touchscreen, has the following equipment:
WLAN interface
ON/OFF button
Volume adjustment button
Main menu button
USB port for charging and for transferring access data via the tablet cradle (USB 3.1, model C)
SD card slot (under cover)
Microphone
Camera
The SD card slot, microphone and camera are not required for the Mercedes-Benz application. When leaving the Mercedes-Benz application, the tablet PC can be used like a commercially available entertainment electronics device.