Panasonic EB-G600 User manual

Operating Instructions EB-G600
Digital Cellular Telephone Main Kit
Before operating this equipment please read these instructions completely.

Contents
Before You Start ························1
Symbols Used, Safety Information,
Fitting/Removing the SIM, Fitting/Removing the Battery
Your Telephone ·························4
Location of Controls, Display
Basic Operation ·························6
Power on/off, Making a Call, Ending a Call,
Answering a Call, Adjusting Volume, Vibration Alert,
Automatic Redial
Advanced Operation ····················10
Concept of Operation, Voice Memo, DTMF Tones,
Call Hold/Call Waiting
Stored Numbers ························14
Note Pad, Recent Numbers, Phonebook, Fixed Dial,
Service Numbers, Hot Key Telephone Numbers
Alpha Entry ···························20
Editing Alpha Entry
Additional Features·····················21
Key Guard, Phonebook, Messages, Call Service,
Call Divert, Security, Network, Personalise
Battery Information·····················27
Low Battery, Charging the Battery
Care and Maintenance ··················28
Other Information ······················29
Glossary of Terms, Trouble Shooting,
Important Error Messages
Specifications··························34
Notes·································35

Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic G600 digital cellular telephone. This telephone is designed to operate on
the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM).
These operating instructions detail use of the equipment contained in the Main Kit.
Some services are network dependent or may only be available on a subscription basis. Some functions are SIM
dependent. For more information contact your Service Provider.
Symbols Used
FShows that you should press the following key(s).
,Text-Shows that the display text will be flashing.
Safety Information
This equipment is intended for use when supplied with power from the built-in charger or Dual charger
(EB-CR600) through the AC Adaptor (EB-CA600). Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this
apparatus and may be dangerous.
Switch off your cellular telephone when in an aircraft. The use of cellular telephones in an aircraft may be
dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network and may be illegal. Failure to
observe this instruction may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender,
or legal action or both.
You are advised not to use the equipment at a refuelling point. You are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are
in progress.
Never expose the battery pack to extreme temperatures (in excess of 60°C) or charge the battery pack for
much longer than recommended.
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You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Do not use a hand-held telephone or
microphone while you are driving. Find a safe place to stop first. Do not speak into a hands-free
microphone if it will take your mind off the road. Acquaint yourself thoroughly with restrictions concerning
the use of cellular telephones within the country you are driving and observe them at all times.
Care must be taken when using the telephone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers and hearing aids.
Fitting/Removing the SIM
The SIM is fitted into a holder at the back of the telephone underneath the battery.
Fitting the SIM
Removing the SIM
To remove the SIM follow the above steps in reverse.
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4

Fitting/Removing the Battery
Fit a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack is not fully charged then it must be charged as shown in
“Charging the Battery” – see page 27.
Fitting the Battery Removing the Battery
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1
2
1
3
2
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Your Telephone
Location of Controls
gNavigation key – pressing up/down scrolls through
options in the main area of the display or adjusts the
volume. Pressing left/right scrolls through options in the
option area of the display (see Display below)
BSelect key – selects an option in the option area of
the display (see Display below)
A– accesses Phonebook or switches character types
D– makes a call or recalls recently dialled telephone
numbers
C– clears the last digit entered, clears all digits when
pressed and held or returns to the previous display
E– ends a call or switches the telephone on/off when
pressed and held
Digit keys 0 to 9, * and # – the # key will switch on and
off vibration alert
:– records a conversation during a call or plays it
back during standby
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Display
Antenna
Earpiece
Microphone
External
connector
Incoming / charging
indicator
Memo
key

Display
Following some operations the display will automatically
clear after three seconds or after pressing any key.
Ylights when you are registered to a non-home network
- roaming
tlights when call divert is enabled
]lights when vibration alert is enabled
[lights when all tones or ring volume is off
Nflashes when an unread message is stored or lights
when message area is full
Olights when phone lock is enabled
Sindicates that it is possible to make emergency calls
TIndicates received signal strength - \weak
signal, Tstrong signal
Hindicates the battery level - Hfull, Llow
battery
pindicates that the Navigation key (g) can be pressed
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Location area - indicates
menu number, location
number, or alpha mode
Option area - shows options
that can be selected by B
key
Main area
Pana
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Basic Operation
Power on/off
FEand hold to switch power on
A greeting will be displayed.
FEand hold to switch power off
Making a Call
Make sure that the telephone is switched on and the signal strength meter is displayed.
1Farea code and telephone number
2FD
Emergency Calls
To make an emergency call the antenna symbol (S) must be present.
F112Dor press Bwhen “SOS” is displayed in the option area of the display
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Voice Call
Hold
00:01

International Dialling
Using the Automatic International Access Code “+” you will be able to dial international number
without having to know the code for the international exchange.
1F0and hold until a “+” appears
2Fcountry code or eto scroll through the abbreviated international names
3Farea code and telephone number
4FD
NOTE: Many countries include an initial “0” in the area code. This should, in most cases, be left out when dialling
international numbers. If you have difficulties making international calls, contact your Service Provider.
Ending a Call
FE
Answering a Call
To receive a call the telephone must be switched on and the signal strength meter must be displayed.
Fany key except Eor g
FEto reject the call
If a call is not answered the number of unanswered calls will be displayed.
Fany key to clear the display
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Incoming
Accept

Calling Line Identification
This feature allows you to identify incoming calls and accept or reject them. The caller’s
telephone number, and name if stored in Phonebook, will be displayed.
NOTE: Call Line Identification may not always be available.
Adjusting Volume
Earpiece Volume
Four levels of earpiece volume are available.
During a call:
Fato decrease bto increase
Ring and Key Volume
See “Ring Volume” – page 26 – and “Key Volume” – “ page 26.
Vibration Alert
When vibration alert is switched on the telephone 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 telephone will ring and vibrate when a call is received.
During standby:
F#and hold to switch on or off – when switched on the phone will
vibrate briefly
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Home
+01234567
Accept
Ear
Volume
00:05

Automatic Redial
When a call is unsuccessful the telephone will ask if you want to redial the telephone number again
automatically.
FBwhen “OK” is displayed in the option area
Auto Redial will countdown the display to the next redial
To stop redialling, FBwhen “Cancel” is displayed in the option area
If a call is repeatedly unsuccessful you will not be able to automatically redial the telephone number. In this case
you must redial the telephone number manually.
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Auto Redial
00:32
Cancel

Advanced Operation
Concept of Operation
There is a close relationship between the select key,
navigation key and the display.
Pressing escrolls through the main area of the display.
Pressing fscrolls through options at the bottom right of
the display. To choose the option, press B.
Voice Memo
You can record a conversation for approximately 50 seconds during a call. If a different SIM is installed any
recorded message will be lost.
CAUTION: Security of a recorded message is your responsibility. You MUST ask for the other party’s consent
before recording.
Record
F:during a call
Two tones will sound when recording starts. Another two tones will sound, to the other party, every
15 seconds. When the recording stops a tone will sound to you.
F:while recording to restart
Recording cannot be stopped once started.
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Play Back
F:during standby
If there is no recording two tones will sound.
To stop playing, press E
Erase
FBtwice during playback
DTMF Tones
DTMF tones can be sent during conversation. These are often used to access voice mail, paging and computerised
home banking. For example, you may need to input a code number to remote access voice mail messages.
Send DTMF Tones During a Call
Fdigits (0 to 9, # and *)
Pause Dial
Using pauses allows you to send DTMF tones automatically.
1Ftelephone number
2F0and hold until a “P” appears
3FDTMF digits after the pause – e.g. enter the code number to access
voice mail messages
Repeat 2 for more pauses.
4FD
When the call is successful DTMF tones will be sent every 3 seconds or when Dis pressed
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Menu
+01234P5

Call Hold/Call Waiting
Holding/Resuming a Call
FBwhen “Hold” is displayed in the option area
FBwhen “Resume” is displayed in the option area
Making a Second Call
1Ftelephone number, or recall from Phonebook – see “Retrieving a Telephone Number” page 16
2FD
The first call will be placed on hold.
Receiving a Second Call
A second call can be received, if call waiting is switched on – see “Call Service” page 23. It is not possible to have
more than one fax or data call. All voice calls must be ended before you can make or receive a fax or data call.
Accept a Second Call
FBwhen “Accept” is displayed in the option area
The current call will be placed on hold.
Reject a Second Call
1Ffto display “Reject” in the option area
2FB
End Current Call and Receive Second Call
1FEwith a waiting call
2Fany key except E
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Operation During Two Calls
Swap Between Calls
FBwhen “Swap” is displayed in the option area
End Current Call
1Ffto display “End” in the option area
2FB
The held call will remain held.
End Both Calls
FE
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Current call
Held call Home
Voice Call
Swap2
00:34

Stored Numbers
Note Pad
During a call you can enter numbers which you may wish to dial when the call has ended.
During a call:
Ftelephone number
When the call has ended press D
To store in Phonebook, press Awhile the number is displayed - see “Phonebook” page 21.
Recent Numbers
Recently dialled telephone numbers will be stored in “Last Dialled”.
If Calling Line Identification is available the caller’s telephone number for an answered call will be stored in
“Answered” and an unanswered call will be stored in “Unanswered”.
When the store is full the next telephone number will overwrite the oldest.
1FD
2Feto point at “Last Dialled”, “Answered” or “Unanswered”
3FB
4Feto point at the telephone number (or name) you wish to dial
You can store these telephone numbers into the Phonebook by pressing A.
5FD
You can edit or delete the telephone number before dialling – see “Phonebook” page – 15.
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Quick Tip for Calling Last Dialled Number
To redial your last called telephone number FDD
Quick Tip for Returning an Unanswered Call
When the display shows that you have received calls but not answered them.
1FB
The last caller’s telephone number will be displayed.
2Feto point at the telephone number you wish to dial
3FD
Phonebook
Telephone numbers are stored on your SIM. Therefore, the number of locations, length of name and number of
telephone numbers that can be stored are dependent on your SIM.
Storing a Telephone Number
1Ftelephone number
2FA
The telephone number entered in step 1 will be displayed.
3 Edit the displayed number if necessary
4FBto enter the telephone number
5Fname – see “Alpha Entry” page 20
6FBto enter the name
7Flocation number – if you do not want Automatic Location
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Automatic Location
The telephone number can be stored automatically at the first available location. This can
be done instead of entering a location number.
FBwhen “Any” is displayed in the option area of the display
Overwrite Protection
If a location is occupied you will be asked if you wish to overwrite the current information.
FBto overwrite the selected location
FCto choose another location number
Retrieving a Telephone Number
1FA
2Feto browse through the Phonebook
You can browse through the Phonebook in the order that was last used by the Phonebook menu –
see page 21.
The telephone number, or name, pointed to can be dialled, recalled, edited or deleted.
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Overwrite?
Home
(181)
Ok
Location:
(1-250)
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Any0-9

View
This is used to review the telephone number and name together or just the name.
FBwhen “View” is displayed in the option area
Recall
1Ffto display “Recall” in the option area
2FB
Dialling
When the desired telephone number or name is displayed
FD
Editing
1Ffto display “Edit” in the option area
2FB
3Fnew telephone number
4FB
5Fnew name
6FB
Deleting
1Ffto display “Delete” in the option area
2FBtwice
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Direct
Home
Work
Recall20
Direct
Home
Work
Edit20