Panasonic EB-GD35 User manual

Operating Instructions EB-GD35
Digital Cellular Telephone
Before operating this equipment please read these instructions
completely.
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Quick Reference
This Quick Reference guide is intended to enable ou to utilize the
most basic features of the phone instantl without having to search
through specific details in this manual.
Power On/Off
Press and hold E
Make a Call
Use the ke pad to enter the
area code and telephone
number ou require, then
press D
Correcting an Error
Press Conce to erase the
previous character
Press and hold Cto
remove all characters
entered
Redial Last Number
Press DD
End a Call
Press Eto end a call
Answer a Call
Press an ke except E,
gor A
Adjust Ear Volume
Press eduring a call
Access WAP Browser
Press and hold P
Make Emergency Call
Press 112 D
International Dialling
Press and hold 0, until +
appears in the displa , use
eto select the appropriate
countr , then press B
Add a Phonebook Entry
Enter phone number and
press A. Press B, enter
name and press Btwice
Dial a Phonebook Entry
Press A, then use eto
select the desired number,
then press D
What is My Number ?
This function is SIM
dependent. Press B25
and the number of our
phone is displa ed
Set Key Guard
In the idle mode press B
three times and the ke s are
locked to avoid accidental
presses
Disable Key Guard
When Free is displa ed in
the main option area, press
Btwice to remove the Ke
Guard

Contents
Getting Started ..........................1
Fitting the SIM .........................1
Fitting the Batter .......................2
Charging the Batter ......................3
Getting to Know Your Phone .................4
Basic Operation .........................7
Switching the Phone On/Off ..................7
Making a Call .........................7
Automatic Redial .......................8
Ending a Call .........................8
Answering a Call........................8
Earpiece Volume Control ...................9
Locking the Phone.......................9
Setting Vibration Alert ....................10
Setting Ring and Ke Volume ................10
Phonebook ...........................11
Store a Number .......................11
Browsing Phonebook.....................11
Retrieve/Edit Phonebook Entries...............12
Using Alert Profiles......................13
Hot Ke Phone Numbers...................13
Review the Phonebook....................13
M Numbers .........................14
Personalising Your Phone ...................15
Add a Start-up Greeting ...................15
Displa ing Animations ....................15
Changing the Ring Tone ...................15
Disabling all Tones ......................16
Changing the Language ...................16
Restoring the Default Phone Settings ............16
Disabling Warning Tones ..................16
Phone Security .........................17
Using the PIN ........................17
Using Ke Guard .......................17
Changing the Securit Codes ................18
Restricting Calls .......................18
Applications ...........................20
Clock .............................20
Calculator ..........................22
Game ............................23

Short Text Messages ......................24
Setting the Phone for Text Messages ............24
Sending a Text Message...................24
Receiving Text Messages ..................25
Message Options.......................25
Using Pre-defined Messages ................26
Manage Messages Lists ...................26
Message Parameters ....................27
Cell Broadcasts .......................28
Call Information .........................29
Recent Numbers .......................29
Call Identification .......................30
Call Duration .........................30
Service Charges .......................31
Advanced Operation ......................33
Diverting Calls ........................33
Cancelling Diverted Calls ..................33
Holding Calls and Call Waiting ................33
Multi-part Calls .......................35
Call Transfer .........................36
Changing to a New Network .................36
Line Selection ........................37
WAP Browser ..........................38
Server Settings........................38
Activating the Browser ....................39
Navigating Content......................40
The Browser Menu ......................40
Deactivating the Browser...................40
Setting the Linger Time ...................40
Additional Features .......................41
DTMF Tones .........................41
Note Pad ...........................42
Accessor Related Features .................42
Text Entry ............................43
Menu Structure .........................45
Trouble Shooting ........................46
Important Error Messages ..................48
Important Information......................50
Safet Considerations ....................50
Care and Maintenance .....................52
Glossary of Terms .......................53
Specifications ..........................55
EU Warranty ...........................56
Notes ...............................62

Getting Started
Thank ou for purchasing this Panasonic digital cellular phone. This
phone is designed to operate on the Global S stem for Mobile
Communications (GSM), GSM900 or GSM1800. You must full
charge the batter before use - see “Charging the Batter ” on
page 3.
Before operating this phone please read the “Important
Information” section - see page 50.
These operating instructions detail the use of the equipment
contained in the Main Kit.
Some services detailed herein are network dependent or ma onl
be available on a subscription basis. For more information contact
our Service Provider.
Fitting the SIM
The SIM is inserted into the back
of the phone below the batter .
Place the SIM on the platform at
the bottom of the phone,
ensuring the bevelled corner is
the top right corner (1). Slide the
SIM down (2) using light
pressure, until it is located under
the SIM retaining bar and
against the stopper (3).
Removing the SIM
From the bottom of the SIM,
push until the majorit of the SIM
is clear of the retaining bar (1).
Appl ing light pressure, slide the
SIM up (2). Once clear of the
SIM retaining bar the SIM can be
lifted out of the phone.
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Fitting the Battery
Remove the batter cover b
pressing where indicated and
sliding the cover downwards (1).
Note : DO NOT press hard in the
centre of the battery cover as this
may cause it to break.
Ensure that the batter locking
mechanism is located to the right
then insert the top of batter into
the batter recess (2). Place the
base of the batter into the
phone, slide down towards the
SIM and push the sliding
mechanism at the top, to the left, locking the batter in place (3).
Ensure the sliding mechanism is fully to the left, to enable
correct fitment of the battery cover. Replace the batter cover,
sliding upwards until it clicks into position (4).
Removing the Battery
Remove the batter cover b
pressing where indicated and
sliding the cover downwards (1).
Push the sliding mechanism to
the right to unlock the batter (2),
then Slide the batter towards
the top of the phone. Remove the batter from the phone, bottom
first (3).
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Charging the Battery
Connecting the Travel Charger
The batter must be fitted to the
phone before the charger is
connected. Ensuring the arrow
on the plug is to the front of the
handset, insert the charger plug
into the base of the phone.
Note : DO NOT force the plug as
this may damage the phone and/or
the charger.
Connect the charger to the
mains power suppl . The LED on the phone lights to indicate that
external power is applied.
Operation of Battery Level Indicator
While charging Charging complete
Telephone on KH
Telephone off KIndicator off
When charging is complete disconnect the charger.
Full discharge the batter before recharging - See “Low Batter
Warning” page 4.
Disconnecting the Travel Charger
Disconnect the charger from the
mains power suppl . Gentl
extract the charger plug from
the phone.
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Low Battery Warning
You are notified of low batter power b a blinking
LOW BATTERY message and a warning tone. If
this occurs during a call, end our call
immediatel . The power is automaticall shut off
shortl after the warning tone. Full charge the
batter before using the phone again. (Calls can be made and
received while the phone is charging).
It is recommended that the batter is full discharged between
charges to maintain batter life and performance.
Getting to Know Your Phone
Location of Controls
gNavigation key – pressing up and down scrolls through
options in the main displa area. Pressing right scrolls
forward through options in both the main and secondar
option areas. Pressing left scrolls backwards through the
options in both the main and secondar option areas.
BSelect key – selects the option in the main option area
Aaccesses Phonebook when the phone is in idle mode. It can
also be used as a secondar select ke when using the
menu s stem
Pprovides instant access to WAP Browser, a short cut to
SMS and t pe mode selection for text entr .
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Panasonic
Antenna
Earpiece
Personal Handsfree
Socket
Charging Socket
Microphone
External Power
LED
Displa
LOW
BATTERY
Menu
Names

Dmakes a call or recalls recentl dialed phone numbers
Cclears the last digit entered or clears all digits when pressed
and held. Also returns to previous screen
Eends a call or switches the phone on/off when pressed
and held
1Digit keys 0to 9,*and #. The #ke switches
vibration alert on and off
The Menu System
The menu s stem provides the means for accessing all the functions
which do not have dedicated buttons on the ke pad.
During a call a restricted menu will be available.
Shortcuts
When ou are familiar with the la out of the menu ou can use the
ke pad to enter the Menu Number to quickl obtain the required
function. For example, from Idle mode pressing Bto enter the
menu and then 523 takes ou directl to the menu for
changing the ring tone. Examples in these instructions use the
shortcuts to gain access to the relevant functions or to the sub-menu
under which other functions are located.
Display Icons
Following some operations the displa automaticall clears after
three seconds or after pressing an ke .
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Navigation Prompt
Main Display
Main Option Area
Status Icons /
Information Area
Secondary Option Area
ABC ABC

Status Icons
The status icons are displa ed according to the currentl activated
functions. The Antenna, Signal and Batter icons are alwa s
displa ed when the handset is switched on and connected to a
network.
Yis displa ed when ou are registered to a non-home network
-roaming
tis displa ed when call divert is enabled
]is displa ed when vibration alert is enabled
[is displa ed when all tones or ring volume is off
Nblinks when an unread message is stored or lights up when
message area is full
Ois displa ed when phone lock is enabled
Sindicates that it is possible to make emergency calls
Tindicates the received signal strength:\- weak signal,
T- strong signal
Hindicates the battery level:H- full, G(blinking) - low
batter
Information Area
This area displa s the current top level menu, the sub-menu number,
text entr mode or the Phonebook location number, depending on
the current mode of operation.
Navigation Prompt
pThis icon indicates the available directions in which the
Navigation Key can be pressed according to the current
mode of operation
Alarm Set
?The Alarm Set Icon will appear next to the clock displa
when the alarm has been set
Option Areas
The Option Areas displa the available options which can be
selected. Options in the main option area can be selected b
pressing B. Options in the secondar option area can be
selected b pressing A
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Basic Operation
Switching the Phone On/Off
To switch the phone on or off.
Press and hold Eto switch power on
You ma see a greeting animation and the phone
will go into Idle mode.
Press and hold Eto switch power off
If Ke guard is on, it must be disabled first - see “Using Ke Guard”
page 17.
Making a Call
Ensure the phone is switched on, the network
operator logo is displa ed and the signal strength
meter shows network coverage is available in the
current area.
Enter area code, phone number and press D
International Dialling
Using the automatic international access code (+)
ou can dial international numbers without
knowing the code for the international exchange.
If the international number is known it can be
entered manuall followed b the area code and
phone number.
1Press and hold 0until +is displa ed
2Press eto c cle through the abbreviated international countr
names and press Bto select the required countr
3Enter area code and phone number and press D
Note: Many countries include an initial “0” in the area code. This should, in
most cases, be left out when dialing international numbers. If you have
difficulties making international calls, contact your Service Provider.
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Basic Operation
GSM
Menu
Names
Country:
UK
Ok
Back

Emergency Calls
To make an emergenc call, the antenna s mbol (S) must be present
and batter sufficientl charged.
Enter 112 D or press Bwhen SOS is displa ed in the
main option area
Automatic Redial
When a call is unsuccessful, ou ma be
prompted to redial the phone number again.
Press Bwhen Ok is displa ed in the main
option area, the displa will then count down in
seconds to the next redial
To stop redialing, press Bwhen Cancel is displa ed in the main
option area or press Eat an time during redial.
When a call is connected a beep is emitted.
If a call is repeatedl unsuccessful the automatic redial function is
stopped. In this case ou must redial the phone number manuall .
Ending a Call
Press E
Answering a Call
To receive a call the phone must be switched on and the signal
strength meter displa ed.
Press an ke except Eor gor Ato answer
Press Eor Ato reject the call
If a call is not answered, or is rejected, the number of unanswered
calls is displa ed.
Press an ke to clear the displa
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Basic Operation
Auto Redial
00:24
Cancel

Caller Identification
This feature allows ou to identif incoming calls
and accept or reject them. The caller’s phone
number (and name if stored in the Phonebook) are
displa ed.
Note: Caller Identification may not always be available.
Earpiece Volume Control
The volume level can be adjusted during a call:
Press ato decrease the volume
Press bto increase the volume
Volume control when using the Personal Handsfree accessor is
adjusted in the same wa .
Locking the Phone
With the Phone Lock enabled ou are restricted to answering
incoming calls and making emergenc calls onl . The Phone Lock
Code is factor set to “0000”.
1From Idle mode press B81to enter
the Phone Lock menu then press B
2Enter the 4-digit code and press B
The phone is locked and the lock icon (O)is
displa ed.
Unlocking the Phone
To restore normal operation, enter our Lock Code and press B.
The lock icon is removed from the displa .
If ou turn the phone off and on again ou need to re-enter the Lock
Code, when the correct code has been entered Ok is displa ed.
Press B.
Note: There will not be any display indication that the lock code is being
entered
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Basic Operation
Phone Lock
Enabled
Home
+0123456789
Accept
Reject

Disabling Phone Lock
1From Idle mode press B8to enter the Security menu.
2Use fto select Disable in the main option area and press B
3Enter the Lock Code and press B
Setting Vibration Alert
When vibration alert is enabled, the phone vibrates when a call is
received. Enabling the vibration alert silences the ring volume.
However, when the ring volume is adjusted after the vibration alert is
switched on, the phone rings and vibrates when a call is received.
From Idle mode:
Press and hold #to enable/disable the vibration alert. When
enabled, the phone will vibrate briefl
Setting Ring and Key Volume
Changing the ring volume or ke volume is done in the same wa . If
ou increase the ring volume above maximum it sets an escalating
ring tone. If ou turn the ring volume off, the silent indicator icon ([)
is displa ed. ([) is onl displa ed when the vibration alert is not
enabled.
1From Idle mode press B52to enter the Tones menu
2Use eto select Ring Volume or Key Volume and press B
3Use eto set the volume level and press B
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Phonebook
Phone numbers can be stored in the Phonebook for quick recall. The
Phonebook is an area on the SIM allocated for storing phone
numbers . Therefore the number of locations, length of name and
number of phone numbers are SIM dependent.
Store a Number
To Store a Number in the Phonebook
1From Idle mode enter the phone number and
press A
2Confirm phone number and press B
3Enter the name – see “Text Entr ” page 43,
and press B
4Enter location number and press B
If ou choose not to enter a location number, the entr is placed in
the next available location. When Any is displa ed in the main option
area, simpl press B
Overwrite Protection
If a location is occupied ou are prompted to confirm that ou want to
overwrite the current information.
Press Bto overwrite the selected location
Press Cto choose another location number
Browsing Phonebook
You can search the Phonebook either b name or location. The
default setting for browsing is b name. When browsing b name
pressing a lettered ke takes ou to the first entr starting with that
letter.
1From Idle mode press B2 to enter the Phonebook menu
2Use fto navigate between Names or Loc’ns displa mode and
press B
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Phonebook
Location:
(1-50)
Any
Back
0-9

Retrieve/Edit Phonebook Entries
From Idle mode:
1Press A
2Use eto browse through the Phonebook
Once ou have selected a phone number or name, there are several
actions ou can perform.
To dial the selected number press D
You can also, View, Recall, Edit, Delete or Create entries in the
Phonebook.
With a phone number or name displa ed:
3Use fto c cle through View,Recall,Create,Edit or Delete in
the option areas
4Press Bor Ato select an option
View Displa s an individual name and phone number in the
Names list or allows ou to scroll through our phonebook
entries b name onl using e. You ma also call the number
when sis displa ed next to a name
Recall Displa s the phone number, enabling ou to either change it
or call the number
Create Creates a new entr in the Phonebook
Edit Displa s the entr allowing ou to make changes as
required. PressBto save an changes
Delete Deletes the entr from the Phonebook
Speed Dial a Number Stored in Phonebook
1Enter location number – leading zeros ma be left out
2Press #and then D
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Phonebook

Using Alert Profiles
Alert Profile enables ou to identif callers with a particular ring tone,
making it easier to distinguish between callers.
Creating an Alert Profile
1From Idle mode press B23to enter the Alert Profile
menu
2Press Bto insert a new profile
3Recall the phone number from the Phonebook – see
“Retrieve/Edit Phonebook Entries” page 12 and press B
4Use eto select the ring tone that ou want to use for this profile
and press B
Hot Key Phone Numbers
It is possible to dial the phone numbers stored in locations 1-9 in the
Phonebook ver quickl .
1Press and hold a digit ke 1to 9
2Press D
Review the Phonebook
The Review function in the Phonebook menu shows how man
locations are available and how man locations have been used.
1From Idle mode press B24to enter the Review menu
A summar of the Phonebook is displa ed.
2Use eto see a detailed view of the Phonebook locations.
Occupied locations are shown with “w”
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Phonebook

My Numbers
This function is SIM dependent. M Numbers is a convenient part of
Phonebook where our phone number (s) can be stored and
viewed.
Adding Numbers
1From Idle mode press B25to enter the My Numbers
menu
2Use funtil Create is displa ed in main option area and press
B
3Enter the phone number and press B
4Enter the name - see “Text Entr ” page 43, and press B
5Enter location number and press B
Viewing Stored Numbers
From Idle mode press B25to enter the My Numbers
menu
If more than one number is available, use eto view the listed
numbers.
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Phonebook

Personalising Your Phone
Add a Start-up Greeting
A personalised greeting can be programmed for when the phone is
switched on.
1From Idle mode press B 531 to enter the Greeting
menu
2Use the text entr facilit to add our greeting and press B-
see “Text Entr ” page 43.
Displaying Animations
Animations can be displa ed when the phone is
switched on.
1From Idle mode press B 534 to
enter the Animation menu
2Use eto view theme options and press Bto select either the
desired theme, or disable the animation
Changing the Ring Tone
The ring tones of the phone can be changed to one of man
pre-defined sounds.
Setting up a Pre-defined Ring Tone
You can choose from a selection of tones and
melodies.
1From Idle mode press B 523 to
enter the Ring Type menu
2Use eto select the call t pe to be changed and press B
3Press eto select the desired ring tone and press B
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Animation
Theme 1
Ok
Cancel
Voice Calls:
Type 3
Ok
Cancel

Disabling all Tones
1From Idle mode press B 521 to enter the All Tones
menu
2Press Bto disable all tones and the silent indicator icon ([)is
displa ed
([) is onl displa ed when the vibration alert is not enabled
Repeat the process to enable all tones.
Changing the Language
It is possible to change the language that the phone uses for displa
messages and/or text entr .
1From Idle mode press B51to enter the Language menu
2Use eto change either Display Language or Tegic Language
(text entr ) and press B
3Use eto select the desired language and press B
Restoring the Default Phone
Settings
An personal settings can be returned to their factor default, with
the exceptions of the Phone Lock code and the Language.
1From Idle mode press B56to enter the Defaults menu
2Press Bto restore the default settings
Disabling Warning Tones
From Idle mode press B 525 B
Enabling Warning Tones
Repeat the process to enable tones.
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