Panasonic GSM EB-G500 Series User manual

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Operating Instructions EB-G500 Series
Digital Cellular Main Kit
Telephone
Before operating this equipment please read these instructions carefully

Contents
Contents
Before You Start Safety Informatin................... 1
SymbolsUsed..................... 1
Fitting/Removingthe SIM ............... 2
Fitting/Removing the Battery.............. 2
Your Telephone ” _........................... 3
Basic Operation — Poweron/off...................... 5
Making a Call... naaa 5
Ending a Call. ..................... 6
Receiving a Call .................... 6
Advanced Operation
Adjusting Volume ................... 7
Vibration Alert. .................... 7
Automatic Redial. . .................. 7
Pause Dial. ..............o ee 8
DTMF Tone Transmission —
During Conversationation ............... 8
Call Hold/Call Waiting ®©. . . .. aaa aaa 8
Voice Memo . . 10

Contents
Memory Serateh Bad... 94.4 u ly ek nas 12
Last Number ....................... 12
Unanswered Cals D................... 12
Phone Book/Fixed DialMemory.............. 13
Function Operation
Call Meter... aoaaa aaa 16
Call Bat ic a k s 17
Divet D a fesse nu tr a rai 18
Call Waiting D ...................... 19
Messages D: 23.3.5 fo ace wR ee ae we ee aa 19
Networks: << 0 tia rd ai the al Se 22
Customise...._._.................... 23
SU a rra Ge te ewes 6 ie 25
Battery Information
Charging the Battery. ................... 27
Care and Maintenance.......................... 28
Other Information
Trouble Shooting . .................... 29
GlossaryofTerms..._.................. 30
Specifications. . ..................... 32
Notes Š e..L............................. 33

Before You Start
Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic G500 Series 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.
Safety Information
4 This equipment is intended for use when supplied with power from the built-in
charger or dual charger (EB-CD500) through the AC Adaptor (EB-CR400).
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.
vés 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.
You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Do not use a
S = 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. You MUST NOT stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to
answer or make a call, except in an emergency. Acquaint yourself thoroughly
with restrictions concerning the use of cellular telephones within the country
you are driving and observe them at all times.
3 Care must be taken when using the telephone in close proximity to personal
medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
Avoid contact between the antenna and face (especially eyes) during a call.
Take care when using a telephone in crowded places.
Symbols Used
FS Shows that you should press the following key (s).
Shows that a service is network dependant or may only be available on a
subscription basis. For more information contact your service provider. basis. For
more information contact your service provider.
Shows that a function is SIM dependant. For more information contact your
service provider.

Before You Start
Fitting/Removing the SIM
The SIM is fitted into a holder at the back of the telephone underneath the battery.
Avoid touching the gold contacts of the SIM.
Fitting the SIM
1 a
Removing the SIM
To remove the SIM follow the above steps in reverse.
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” — page 24.
Greater battery capacity is obtained if the telephone is used until the low battery
warning and then fully recharged.
Switch off the telephone and turn face downwards.
Fitting the Battery

Your Telephone
Your Telephone
Keypad
Retractable Antenna —
hold centre when Increases or decreases volume,
retracting / M/M - scrolls through options or
function menu.
Enters data, selects an option or
confirms an action.
Records or plays back voice
memo.
Enters function menu or changes
between capital and lower case
letters.
a»
Recalls memory, accesses short
a messages, displays the restof a
telephone number or name tag when
pressed and held.
Vibration
alert
switch
O Makes a call.
Clears the last digit entered,
clears all digits when pressed
and held or returns to the
previous display.
External Connector
Ends a call or switches the
a telephone on/off when pressed
and held.
Digit keys GB to E, GW and GE. Where
appropriate the key will enter the
intemational access code “+”, wild numbers
or pauses when pressed and held.

Your Telephone
Display
YE Indicates the battery voltage — E full, EK low battery.
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Indicates that you are registered to a non-home network — roaming.
3 Indicates that a call is in progress or flashes when a call is holding.
Ba Indicates the reception of a short text message and flashes when a
message has not been read.
Be Indicates that it is possible to make an emergency call.
Indicates the received signal strength
— Y ull strong signal, Y , weak signal.
Indicates that the (V) and (A) keys can be pressed.
Indicates that the OK key can be pressed.
Following some operations the display will automatically clear after three seconds or
after pressing any key except c9.
During some operations the bottom line of the display will show a message in
brackets. These messages show which key can be pressed to operate the telephone
more efficiently.

Basic Operation
Basic Operation
ower on/off
Fe (9 and hold to switch power on. RE
: SEARCHING
A wake up tone will sound. FOR HETHORE
Registration
complete
re and hold to switch power off.
For best reception fully extend the antenna.
Make sure that the signal strength meter (will) is displayed.
1 EF area code and telephone number
(up to 32 digits excluding “+”)
2
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Call
is
successful
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VOICE CALL
Boah Hl
Emergency Calls
To make an emergency call ensure that the antenna symbol (Y) is present. However,
the presence of the antenna symbol does not guarantee that an emergency call can be
made.
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EMERGENCY `

Basic Operation
International Dialling
Using the Automatic Intemational Access Code “+” you will be able
to dial international numbers without having to know the code for
the intemational exchange. Dialling national numbers using the “+”
will have no affect on call charges.
1 Z and hold until a “+” appears
2 PF country code, area code and telephone
number
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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
Ke
Receiving a Call
To receive a call the telephone must be switched on and the signal
strength meter (wil) must be displayed.
Be”
any
key
except
RING!
Fuill
1? 9 to reject the call E, HCOMING E
Calling Line Identification ©
This feature allows you to identify incoming calls and accept or ee a ae 2
reject them. The last twenty digits of the caller's telephone +B 1234562835
number will be displayed. 12345
Unanswered Calls
The number of unanswered calls that have been received will be E UD —
displayed.
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