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Panasonic EB-GD55 Operating Instructions Manual

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EB-GD55
Digital Cellular Phone
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save this manual for future use. Charge battery before operation.

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions EB-GD55 Digital Cellular Phone Before operating this phone, please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use. Charge battery before operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety First... 4 Quick Reference ... 11 Location Of Controls... 11 Display Icons ... 12 Getting Started... 13 Removing the Battery... 13 Installing the SIM Card ... 13 Installing the Battery... 13 Charging the Battery ... 13 Disconnecting the Fast Travel Charger ... 14 Low Battery Warning ...
  • Page 3 Setting the Phone for Short Text Messages ...23 Setting the Message Center Number ...23 Creating a Text Message ...23 ® Text Input ...24 Other Text Modes ...24 Editing Text ...25 Receiving Text Messages ...25 User Messages ...25 Review ...25 Parameters ...25 Broadcast...26 Key Guard...26 Browser ...27...

  • Page 4: Safety First

    Charging Devices Use only Genuine Panasonic charging accessories. Use of attachments not recommended by Panasonic or your wireless service provider may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury. Panasonic is not responsible for damage caused by using non-Panasonic accessories.

  • Page 5: Availability Of Service

    • Do not use any accessories other than those designed for use with your phone. • Use of attachments not recommended or sold by Panasonic or your wireless service provider may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury. • Panasonic is not responsible for damages caused by using non- Panasonic accessories.

  • Page 6: Safety Tips

    Safety Tips Following the suggestions in this section will help ensure safe and efficient operation of your Panasonic phone. This Model Phone Meets The Government’s Requirements For Exposure To Radio Waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and...

  • Page 7: Antenna Care

    Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com.com. Caution: All Panasonic branded accessories are tested and comply with FCC RF exposure requirements. Non-Panasonic accessories may not comply. Body-Worn Operation This device was tested for body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 10 mm from the body.

  • Page 8: Electronic Devices

    Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (6”) or 15 centimeters (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

  • Page 9: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
  • Page 10 Ten (10) Driver Safety Tips Your wireless telephone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice-almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: •...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Location of Controls Navigation Key: Use to move up and down through the options in the display area. From idle mode, press to enter Own Menu. Own Menu is a shortcut to access your favorite menu(s). You can set your preference(s) for Own Menu in the Personalise menu.

  • Page 12: Display Icons

    Display Icons Status Icons Left Softkey Selection Area Status Icons The status icons are displayed or animated according to the currently activated functions. The Antenna, Signal and Battery icons are displayed when the handset is turned on and connected to a network. is displayed when you are registered on a non-home network –...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Removing the Battery Note: Before removing the battery, turn the phone off completely. Installing the SIM Card The SIM card is inserted into the back of the phone underneath the battery. Hold the phone in a horizontal position where the antenna is on your right hand side and slide the SIM card into the slot, with the metal connectors facing down.

  • Page 14: Disconnecting The Fast Travel Charger

    EB-BSD55W - White Battery (720mAh Li-ion) EB-BSD55S – Silver Battery (720mAh Li-ion) EB-CAD55US – Fast Travel Charger TTY Notice This product is Not TTY Compatible. For accessibility information visit our website at http://www.panasonic.com/pcsc/ptsc/accessibility.asp or call 800- 414-4408 or TTY 770-338-6204.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic digital cellular phone. This phone is designed to operate on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). Before operating this phone read the ‘‘Safety First’’ section on page 4. Powering the Phone On/Off Insert SIM card, then attach battery and fully charge before using your phone.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Phonebook To Dial

    <Step Instruction> From Idle mode, press navigate to Application, press Clock. Press Select and use cursor to highlight Clock Setting, press cursor to modify. You can choose the date and time format. Enter the digits for the date and time in the format you prefer. Enter the digits for the time using 24-hour clock.

  • Page 17: Setting Alert Type

    Enabling/Disabling the PIN Once you enable the PIN, you have to enter the PIN whenever you turn the phone on. Idle > Menu > Phone Menu > Security > Codes > PIN Control > Enter PIN (Between 4 and 8 digits) > OK > Set (Select On or Off) > OK Setting Alert Type When required, the phone can be set up to vibrate or ring when a call is received.

  • Page 18: Creating A Number

    Creating a Number In Idle mode enter the numbers you would like to save and press Save. The other option to create a number is Idle > Menu > Phonebook > Create > SIM Phonebook or Mobile Phonebook. 3A Choosing SIM Phonebook 3A-1 Enter the Name --- see “Text Input”...

  • Page 19: Grouping Phonebook Entries

    Grouping Phonebook Entries The ability to group phonebook entries together such as: Friends, Colleagues, Family, Others, VIP or No Group etc., you can define a specific melody for each group. In this case, when a member calls, you can identify that the call is coming from a particular group.

  • Page 20: Personalising Your Phone

    Personalising Your Phone Language It is possible to change the language that the phone uses for both display messages and text entry. Idle > Menu > Personalise > Language > Changing the Ring Tones The ring tones and volumes of the phone can be changed to one of many pre-defined sounds.

  • Page 21: Display Setting

    After composing the melody, press Menu and you can choose a Tempo and Display Setting You can set Idle Screen, Greeting, Animation, Contrast and Back Light. Greeting A personalised greeting can be programmed for when the phone is turned on. Idle >...

  • Page 22: Game (Stk)

    Game (STK) If your SIM card provides SIM Tool Kit services, this menu will become the STK gateway. You can still access games from Application. Idle > Menu > Game or Idle > Menu > Application > Game When you see the mouse, press Numerical key from 1 to 9 to hit the mouse with the highest speed.

  • Page 23: Text Messages

    It is possible to receive, display, edit and/or send text messages up to 760 characters (depending on characters or symbols). Setting the Phone for Short Text Messages Before text can be sent, it is necessary to enter the Message centre number into Parameters (your wireless service provider will supply the Message Centre number).

  • Page 24: T9 ® Text Input

    Text Mode (abc, ABC and Numeric) 1 / ( ) < = > % ~ € & a b c 2 ä à ç or A B C 2 Ä d e f 3 é è or D E F 3 É g h i 4 ì...

  • Page 25: Editing Text

    Editing Text Press and hold to move the cursor up or down one text line (or field in Phonebook). Press to move left or right one character. When the cursor is moved over a character and another key is pressed, the new character will be inserted immediately before the selected character.

  • Page 26: Broadcast

    Protocol The Message Centre may be able to convert the message to the format specified by the selected protocol. Lifetime This is the duration that your message is stored at the Message Centre. Delivery attempts will be repeated until the message has been delivered or lifetime setting is expired.

  • Page 27: Browser

    The phone’s WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser enables you to access Internet services supported by the network, such as news, weather reports, sports etc. Browser Setting Before Internet services can be accessed, you need to subscribe with your wireless service provider or Internet Service Provider (ISP) to enable the relevant configuration information.

  • Page 28: Phone Menu

    Call Service Time/ Charges Idle > Menu > Phone Menu > Call Service > Time/Charges Use select one of the functions: Last Call, All Voice Calls, Cost Left. Last Call function will display the duration and call charge, if available, of the last call.

  • Page 29: Diverting Calls

    Diverting Calls Voice calls can be diverted in different circumstances and to different numbers. For example you may wish to have voice calls diverted to voicemail box in the event that the phone is turned off. Idle > Menu > Phone Menu > Call Divert to select the circumstances that you wish to activate call diverts.

  • Page 30: Application

    Game Idle > Menu > Application > Game Please refer to Page 22. Schedule The Schedule can be used to create reminders for personal events and holidays. Idle > Menu > Application > Schedule The Schedule can be presented as a weekly or monthly format.

  • Page 31: Calculator

    Setting the Alarm Idle > Menu > Application > Clock > Alarm Press Set to set Time and choose a repeat format. Enter the digits with 24 hour clock. Press will sound. If the alarm is due during a call, an 'alarm' indicator will display. Caution: Ensure that the setting of the Alarm will not interfere with any regulations whereby it may automatically power on when in an aircraft or medical facility etc.

  • Page 32: Records

    Last Dialed Numbers and Redial Recently dialed phone numbers will be stored in Last Dialled. If the Caller Identification is known, the caller’s phone number, for an answered call will be stored in the Answered menu and an unanswered call will be stored in the Unanswered menu.

  • Page 33: Hands Free

    Hands Free During a call, press be activated and you can have a conversation without holding the phone. Accepting/ Rejecting a Second Call A second call can be received, if “Call Waiting” is turned on. This is enabled from Idle > Menu > Phone Menu > Call Service > Call Waiting. During a call: Press The current call will be placed on hold.

  • Page 34: Menu Structure

    1 Personalise Language Tones Ring Volume Ring Type Melody Composer Key Tone Warning Tone Display Setting Idle Screen Greeting Animation Contrast Backlight Alert Type Ring Only None Ring & Vibration Vibration Only Profile Mode User Messages Auto Answer Any Key Answer Defaults Own Menu My Phonebook...

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem Phone will not turn on Extremely short battery life for a new battery Short battery life for an old battery The charging indicator does not light, the battery level indicator does not appear and the phone cannot be turned on when charging Battery fails to charge...
  • Page 36 Calls cannot be made from Fixed Dial Store Calls cannot be The phone is not turned received Incoming calls are barred The phone is not registered to a network Emergency calls You are not in a GSM cannot be made coverage area Phone numbers The phone is locked...

  • Page 37: Wap Settings

    WAP Settings Use the table below to record your WAP settings. Item Server Name Dial Number Call Type Login Name Password IP Address IP Port Homepage URL Linger Time Phone (Including Battery)* Type Temperature Range Charging Storage Weight Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Supply Voltage Idle Time Talk Time...

  • Page 38: Consumer Update

    Consumer Update on Mobile Phones (Published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, October 20, 1999.) FDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones. The following summarizes what is known— and what remains unknown—about whether these products can pose a hazard to health, and what can be done to minimize any potential risk.
  • Page 39 The cells in this assay showed changes after exposure to simulated cell phone radiation, but only after 24 hours of exposure. It is possible that exposing the test cells to radiation for this long resulted in heating. Since this assay is known to be sensitive to heating, heat alone could have caused the abnormalities to occur.
  • Page 40 What is known about cases of human cancer that have been reported in users of handheld mobile phones? Some people who have used mobile phones have been diagnosed with brain cancer. But it is important to understand that this type of cancer also occurs among people who have not used mobile phones.
  • Page 41 For example, time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives. Those persons who spend long periods of time on their hand-held mobile phones could consider holding lengthy conversations on conventional phones and reserving the hand-held models for shorter conversations or for situations when other types of phones are not available.

  • Page 42: Warranty Information

    Panasonic Digital Communications and Security Company (referred to as the "Warrantor") will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or product, at Panasonic's sole option, free of charge, in the U.S.A. in the event of a defect...
  • Page 43 6,011,554, and other patents pending. PANASONIC DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY COMPANY Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Three Panasonic Way, Panazip 2H-2, Secaucus, NJ 07094 www.panasonic.com/wireless © 2003 by Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of the law.

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