Panasonic EB-GD93 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic EB-GD93 Operating Instructions Manual

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EB-GD93
Digital Cellular Telephone
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions EB-GD93 Digital Cellular Telephone Before operating this equipment please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference This Quick Reference guide is intended to enable the user to utilize the most basic features of the phone instantly without having to search through the extra details which are incorporated into this manual. Power On/Off Press and hold E Enter Pin Code Use the keypad to enter the PIN supplied by your Service Provider,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ... 1 Fitting the SIM ..1 Fitting the Battery ..1 Charging the Battery ..2 Getting to Know Your Phone .
  • Page 4 Deactivating the Browser . . . 40 Setting the Linger Time ..40 Last Error ... 40 Internet E-mail ... 41 E-mail Setup.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic digital cellular phone. This phone is designed to operate on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), GSM900 or GSM1800. Ensure the battery is fully charged before use. Before operating this phone please read the “Important Information” section - see page 54.
  • Page 6: Removing The Battery

    Getting Started Removing the Battery Push the battery release latch down (1). The base of the battery will raise out of the recess (2). The battery can now be removed from the phone (3). Charging the Battery Connecting the AC Adaptor The battery pack must be attached to the phone before the AC Adaptor is...
  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Low Battery Warning When the battery power is low a warning tone will sound and a blinking LOW BATTERY message will be displayed. If this occurs during conversation finish your call immediately. The power will be automatically shut off shortly after the warning tone.
  • Page 8: The Menu System

    Getting Started The Menu System The menu system provides the means for accessing all the functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the keypad. The menu functions can be selected using a combination of the Navigation key g and the menu Select key B.
  • Page 9: Information Area

    indicates that it is possible to make emergency calls indicates the received signal strength: \ - weak signal, T - strong signal indicates the battery level: H - full, G (blinking) - low battery Information Area This area is used to indicate the current top level menu, the sub-menu number, text entry mode, Phonebook source, Phonebook location number, or the alarm set icon depending on the current mode of operation.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Basic Operation Switching the Phone On/Off To switch the phone on or off. Press and hold E to switch power on A greeting animation will be displayed and then the phone will go into Idle mode. Press and hold E to switch power off Making a Call Ensure that the phone is switched on, the network operator logo is displayed and the signal strength meter shows network...
  • Page 11: Automatic Redial

    Automatic Redial When a call is unsuccessful the phone may ask if you want to redial the phone number again automatically. Press B when the display will countdown in seconds to the next redial. To stop redialling, press B when the option area or press C.
  • Page 12: Locking The Phone

    Basic Operation Locking the Phone With the Phone Lock enabled you will be restricted to answer incoming calls and make emergency calls only. The Phone Lock Code is factory set to “0000”. 1 From Idle mode press B 81 to enter the Phone Lock menu 2 Press B 3 Enter the 4-digit code and press B...
  • Page 13: Setting Vibration Alert

    Setting Vibration Alert When vibration alert is switched on the phone will vibrate when a call is received. Switching on vibration alert will silence the ring volume. However, when the ring volume is adjusted after the vibration alert is switched on, the phone will ring and vibrate when a call is received.
  • Page 14: Phonebook

    Phonebook Phone numbers can be stored in two locations. You can store numbers in the SIM Phonebook (therefore the number of locations, length of name and number of phone numbers are SIM dependent). Alternatively you can store phone numbers in the Mobile Phonebook, this means that if you change the SIM the numbers in the phone are not lost.
  • Page 15: Browsing Phonebook

    Overwrite Protection If a location is occupied you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to overwrite the current information. Press B to overwrite the selected location Press C to choose another location number Browsing Phonebook You can search the Phonebook by either Name or Location. The default setting for browsing is by name.
  • Page 16: Grouping Phonebook Entries

    Phonebook Detail Displays each element of the selected Phonebook entry. Use e to display the next/previous element of the entry. Each element may be edited - use f until displayed in the option area and press B. View Displays an individual name and phone number in the names list. If an e-mail address is present in the Mobile Phonebook this will be displayed along with the name and number.
  • Page 17: Using Alert Profiles

    Retitling Group Names 1 From Idle mode press B 24 to enter the Group Settings menu 2 Use e to select the group 3 Use f until is displayed in the option area and press B Edit 4 Clear the current title and re-enter - see “Text Entry” page 48 5 Press B Using Alert Profiles Alert Profile enables you to identify callers with a particular ring tone, display picture...
  • Page 18: Hot Key Phone Numbers

    Phonebook Hot Key Phone Numbers It is possible to dial phone numbers from the Phonebook or Service Dial part of Phonebook very quickly. Some Hot Key Phone numbers may be reserved by the Service Provider, for example the first three Hot Key Phone numbers may be linked to Service Dial (network dependent).
  • Page 19: My Numbers

    My Numbers My Numbers is a convenient part of Phonebook where your voice, fax and data phone number(s) can be stored and viewed. This function is SIM dependent. Adding Numbers 1 From Idle mode press B 26 to enter the My Numbers menu 2 Use f until Create 3 Enter the name - see “Text Entry”...
  • Page 20: Personalising Your Phone

    Personalising Your Phone Personalising Your Phone Add a Start-up Greeting A personalised greeting can be programmed for when the phone is switched on. 1 From Idle mode press B 541 to enter the Greeting menu 2 Use the text entry facility to add your greeting and press B - see “Text Entry” page 48 Displaying Animations Animations can be displayed when the phone is switched on.
  • Page 21: Composing A Melody

    Composing a Melody Up to 3 user-defined melodies can be created. 1 From Idle mode press B 524 to enter the Melody Composer menu 2 Use e to cycle through the melodies 3 Press B to edit the chosen melody Using the following table as reference, enter the notes (from the choice of low, middle and high), rests, and the durations of each, to generate your composition.
  • Page 22: Disabling All Tones

    Personalising Your Phone Disabling all Tones 1 From Idle mode press B 521 to enter the All Tones menu 2 Press B to disable all tones and the silent indicator icon ([) will be displayed. Repeat the process to enable all tones. Setting the Backlight Colour 1 From Idle mode press B 542 to enter the Backlight Colour menu 2 Use e to cycle through the colours available...
  • Page 23: Selecting Vibration Alert Type

    4 When ready, hold the phone approximately 7” (178mm) from your mouth, press B and speak clearly into the microphone to record the name of the selected Phonebook entry When the recording has stopped, you will be prompted to repeat the name 5 Press B and repeat the name Once recording is complete for a second time, the display will indicate if the recording was successful or not.
  • Page 24: Restoring The Default Phone Settings

    Personalising Your Phone Restoring the Default Phone Settings Any personal settings can be returned to their factory default, with the exceptions of the Phone Lock code and the Language. 1 From Idle mode press B 58 to enter the Defaults menu 2 Press B to restore the default settings...
  • Page 25: Phone Security

    Phone Security The phone features a number of security functions that protect against unauthorized use, and enable you to restrict access to certain features - see “Using the PIN” page 8. It is recommended that you memorize your security codes. If you need to make a note of your security codes, never write them in a way that they can be recognized by another person.
  • Page 26: Restricting Calls

    Phone Security Restricting Calls Call Barring The Call Bar function is used to restrict certain outgoing and/or incoming calls. Call Bar is controlled by a security password that is supplied by your Service Provider. When updating or checking the status of Call Bar the phone must be registered with a network.
  • Page 27: Applications

    Clock This phone incorporates a clock with date/time, an alarm and a power on/off feature. A second clock for dual time is also included - see “Second Clock” page 47. Initially Setting the Home Time 1 From Idle mode press B 43111 to enter the Time Set menu and press B 2 Use e to select whether you require Summer Time setting on or off and press B...
  • Page 28: Setting The Alarm

    Applications Setting the Alarm If you have not already set the clock, you will be prompted to do so prior to setting the alarm. There are four separate alarms, each of which may be set independently. 1 From Idle mode press B 433 to enter the Alarm Set menu and press B 2 Use e to select the alarm to be set and press B 3 Enter the digits for the time and press B...
  • Page 29: Calculator

    Setting a Power On/Off Time You can set your phone to turn itself on or off automatically at a specified time using the Power On/Off feature. The procedure for setting/adjusting the Power On/Off automatically is similar to that for setting the time on the clock. For either setting or adjusting the time you need to select Power On Time or Power Off Time in the Clock Function menu.
  • Page 30: Converting A Value

    Applications Note: Press and hold 1 to add a decimal point. Converting a Value 1 Check the conversion rate is the one you require and press B 2 Enter the value to be converted and press B The country code and currency rate will be retained in the phone once entered. The next time you use the convertor you can edit the conversion rate/country codes while in the Currency/Rate display.
  • Page 31: Short Text Messages

    Short Text Messages You can receive, display, edit and/or send short text messages, of up to 160 characters to mobile phones on the same network or any network that has a roaming agreement. Setting the Phone for Text Messages Before you can send a message you must enter the Message Centre number into Parameters (your Service Provider will supply the Message Centre number).
  • Page 32: Receiving Text Messages

    Short Text Messages Receiving Text Messages When a Short Text Message is sent to your phone the message indicator (N) will blink in the display, with an audible tone or vibration. This indicates that a new message has been received. is displayed in the option area press B to read When Read...
  • Page 33: Manage Messages Lists

    User Defined Message Creating a User Defined Message It is possible to create a user defined message which, once generated, can be used as any other pre-defined message. From Idle mode press B 314. Edit the message as required and press B.
  • Page 34: Message Parameters

    Short Text Messages Message Parameters From Idle mode press B 316 to enter the Parameters menu. The following parameters can be set: Auto Delete When set will erase messages automatically: Received Read - will overwrite the oldest read message Received Any - will overwrite the oldest message even though it may not have been read.
  • Page 35: Message List

    Enabling/Disabling Broadcasts 1 From Idle mode press B 3171 to enter the Receive menu 2 Press B Once enabled, following the same procedure will disable broadcasts. Message List This is a store for the last received broadcast messages. Messages can be deleted from here.
  • Page 36: Call Information

    Call Information Call Information Recent Numbers Recently dialled phone numbers will be stored in Last Dialled. If Caller Identification is available the caller’s phone number for an answered call will be stored in Answered and an unanswered call will be stored in Unanswered. If Caller Identification is not available then calls will still be stored but will have the date and time attributed to them.
  • Page 37: Call Charges

    Call Charges To maintain control over the cost of calls that are made, the phone can be set to restrict use to a finite number of units overall. Setting the Unit Price Firstly, a price per unit must be entered. This is the cost that the Service Provider charges for one unit of call time.
  • Page 38: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Diverting Calls Voice, fax and data calls can be diverted using different circumstances and to different numbers. For example you may wish voice calls to be diverted to Voicemail in the event that the phone is switched off. 1 From Idle mode press B 7 to enter the Call Divert menu 2 Use e to select the type of calls to divert and press B 3 Use e to select the circumstances to initiate the divert and press B...
  • Page 39: Call Transfer

    End Current Call and Receive Second Call 1 Press E with a waiting call 2 Press any key except E or g Operation During Two Calls Swapping Between Calls The ! prompt indicates the current call Press B when Swap End Current Call 1 Press f to display 2 Press B...
  • Page 40 Advanced Operation Adding to Multi-party You can add to the Multi-party call (up to a maximum of five). Either by making a call or accepting an incoming call. The call can then be merged into the Multi-party. Note: When making a call or accepting an incoming call the Multi-party call will be placed on hold.
  • Page 41: Changing To A New Network

    Changing to a New Network When not in your home country you may use a network that you do not directly subscribe to, this is called ROAMING. National Law may not permit roaming in your home country. The New Network function is used to manually select a network that is available in your current location.
  • Page 42: Wap Browser

    WAP Browser WAP Browser The phone’s WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser enables you to access internet services supported by the network, such as news, weather reports, sport etc. Server Settings Before you can access internet services, your SIM must be data enabled and the relevant configuration information, entered into the phone.
  • Page 43: Navigating Content

    The first time that the browser is activated there will be no content stored so the Home URL content will be displayed (as defined by the network operator). From the second time onwards, the last displayed page will be recalled from cache (Cache is the phone’s memory that stores content downloaded in the past).
  • Page 44: Using Bookmarks

    WAP Browser Using Bookmarks Frequently accessed pages may be bookmarked to save time. This prevents the need to re-enter the URL each time. Adding a Bookmark While viewing content press A a BB to register a bookmark Recalling Pages Using Bookmarks 1 With content displayed press A a B 2 Use e to select the relevant bookmark from the list, and press B Renaming a Bookmark...
  • Page 45: Internet E-Mail

    Internet E-mail The E-mail function will send and receive internet e-mail messages to the mail server of an Internet Service Provider that supports POP3/SMTP protcols. E-mail Setup Before you can send and receive e-mail messages, your SIM must be data enabled and a contract must be set up with an Internet Service Provider and the relevant configuration information, supplied by the provider, entered into the phone.
  • Page 46: Send/Receive Messages

    Internet E-mail Send/Receive Messages The Send/Receive function is used to both send messages created on the phone to the server of the Internet Service Provider, and to check your mailbox on the server for incoming messages and download them to the phone at the same time. 1 From Idle mode press B 32 to enter the E-mail menu 2 Use e until the Send/Receive function is highlighted and press B If there are unsent messages in the Outbox you will be prompted to send them.
  • Page 47: Store An Address

    Forward Send the current message to a different person other than the sender Delete Remove the current message from the list Lock Apply a lock to the message so that it cannot be overwritten when receiving further messages. A locked message can still be deleted manually. Store an Address An e-mail address can be stored in the Mobile Phonebook - see “Store a Number”...
  • Page 48: Additional Features

    Additional Features Additional Features Desktop Handsfree Desktop Handsfree enables you to hold a conversation without having to hold the phone to your ear. Note: Do NOT hold the phone to your ear in Handsfree mode. Swapping Between Handsfree and Handheld Calls During a Handheld call: 1 Use f to until H’free...
  • Page 49: Dicta Phone

    Play Back a Voice Memo Press : from Idle mode: If there are two voice memos recorded they will both be played back continuously. To swap playback between the two voice memos areas press : during playback. If there is no recording two tones will sound. To stop playing, press E The Note Pad function is available during playback - see “Note Pad”...
  • Page 50: Dtmf Tones

    Additional Features DTMF Tones DTMF tones can be sent during conversation. These are often used to access voice mail, paging and computerized home banking. For example, you may need to input a number to remotely access voice mail messages. A phone number may be stored in the Phonebook with DTMF tones, allowing the number to be dialled upon recall and the DTMF number to be sent automatically.
  • Page 51: Second Clock

    Second Clock The Second Clock can either be set to auto-adjusting, whereby the second time will be automatically set from the country code of the current network, or a specified time difference can be set manually. Setting Clock Display From Idle mode press B 4321 to enter the Display Pattern menu. Use e to select either Second Time or Home Time and press B Setting Auto Adjustment If you travel to a country which has a roaming agreement with your home network,...
  • Page 52: Text Entry

    Text Entry The phone provides a means for entering alphanumeric characters to enter details into the Phonebook, to create text and e-mail messages etc. This section details the characters that can be entered and the relevant keys to press. ® Alternatives space.@/:;+-”,!¡?¿()[]{}’&%\^~|<>...
  • Page 53: Other Text Modes

    Text Entry If the combination of letters typed has produced a word which is not the one you require, press 0 repeatedly until the correct word is displayed. Continue to the next word. If the word you require is not in the internal dictionary (i.e. It is a proper noun or a rarely used word) then it should be entered using the Normal (U) mode.
  • Page 54: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure Menu Structure From Idle mode pressing B will display a menu of phone features. To select a feature press e so that the pointer is showing next to the feature that you require then press B. To exit the current menu and return to the previous level press C. To exit completely out of the menu structure, press and hold C, or E (except during a call).
  • Page 55: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Should any problem persist contact your dealer. Problem Cause Telephone will not switch on The network you are Extremely short using and the battery life for a condition of the new battery pack battery pack can affect battery life Short battery life The battery pack has for an old battery...
  • Page 56: Important Error Messages

    Trouble Shooting The phone is not switched on Incoming calls are Calls cannot be barred received The phone is not registered to a network Emergency calls You are not in a cannot be made GSM coverage area Telephone The phone is locked numbers cannot be Phone number has recalled from...
  • Page 57 A message has been received but the message store is Message Rejected full - to receive messages, delete some of the currently Store Full stored messages or set messages to Auto Delete Number Too Long The edited or newly created Phonebook number is too (Max:20) long for the SIM Warning Store Full...
  • Page 58: Important Information

    Important Information Important Information Safety Considerations The following information should be read and understood as it provides details which will enable you to operate your phone in a manner which is both safe to you and your environment, and conforms to any legal requirements regarding the use of cellular phones.
  • Page 59 – this does not affect your statutory rights. This Panasonic mobile phone is designed, manufactured and tested to ensure that it complies with the following specifications covering RF exposure guidelines;...
  • Page 60: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Pressing any of the keys may produce a loud tone. Avoid holding the phone close to the ear while pressing the keys. Extreme temperatures may have a temporary effect on the operation of your phone. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Do not modify or disassemble the equipment.
  • Page 61: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to DTMF Tones communicate with computerized phone systems, voice mailboxes etc. Global System for Mobile Communications. The name given to the advanced digital technology that your phone uses. Home Country The country where your home network operates. The GSM network on which your subscription details are Home Network held.
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Telephone Type Temperature range Charging Storage Battery – Attached to phone Weight Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Supply Voltage Standby Time - Idle Mode (h) Talk Time (h) Charge Time (min) Note: Charge time will be longer when the phone is turned on. Battery life is affected by the network you are using and the condition of the battery pack.
  • Page 63: Eu Warranty

    EU Warranty EU Warranty Panasonic GSM European Service Guarantee Conditions Dear Customer, The Guarantee Conditions of Guarantee...
  • Page 64 EU Warranty...
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  • Page 66 EU Warranty ÊÝíôñá ôå÷íéêÞò õðïóôÞñéîçò INTERTECH S.A. International Technologies Áöñïäßôçò 26, 167 77 Åëëçíéêü Tá÷. Èõñ.: 738 21, 167 10 ÅËËÇÍÉÊÏ Ôçë. ÊÝíôñï: (01) 9692.300 ÕðïêáôÜóôçìá Âüñåéáò ÅëëÜäáò: Ê. ÊáñáìáíëÞ 11, 54638 ÈÅÓÓÁËÏÍÉÊÇ Ôçë. ÊÝíôñï: (031) 245.840-3...
  • Page 67 EU Warranty TEKOFAKS ISTANBUL CENTRE OFFICE KAÐITHANE CADDESI SEVÝLEN SOKAK NO. 58 80340 ÇAÐLAYAN-ISTANBUL Tel: 90-212-220 60 70 / 14 Lines Fax: 90-212-220-60 94 ANKARA BRANCH OFFICE GÜVEN MAH.FARABI SOKAK NO: 38/6 06690 KAVAKLIDERE- ANKARA Tel: 90-312-467 30 94/2 Lines pbx Fax: 90-312 467 85 38 ÝSMÝR BRANCH OFFICE CUMHURÝYET BULVARI NO:330 K.:6...
  • Page 68 EU Warranty EU/EEA-Wide Guarantee: Conditions applicable in any country other than the country of original purchase.
  • Page 70: Wap Settings

    E-mail Settings Use the table below to record your E-mail settings. The list may vary depending on the Internet Service Provider. Item Hint Profile Name Service Provider Name Mail Account Your E-mail Address SMTP Server Domain Name or IP Address POP3 Server Domain Name or IP Address POP3 Account...
  • Page 71 The Serial Number can be found on the outside of the phone under the battery. For your convenience we recommend that you note the following details as a record of your purchase. Part Number Serial Number Dealer Name Purchase Date BULL CP8 PATENT ©...
  • Page 72 7LC043A Printed in UK www.mcuk.panasonic.co.uk 00.285...

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