Panasonic EB-GD55 - Manual

7 between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR inform...

8 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”...

11 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. Perform the ...

12 Main Display Left Softkey Selection Area Display Icons 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 re...

13 Getting Started Removing the Battery Open the battery by moving the release-latch upward then lift and remove 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...

14 Disconnecting the Fast Travel Charger When charging is completed, disconnect the charger from the AC wall outlet. Grasp the Fast Travel Charger connector and push downward to release it from the base of the phone. Low Battery Warning When the battery power is low a warning tone will sound and a L...

15 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 b...

16 <Step Instruction> From Idle mode, press Menu and use to navigate to Application , press Select and use again to highlight Clock . Press Select and use cursor to highlight Clock Setting, press Select and use to select Time & Date. Press and Set to get to the editing screen and use to mo...

17 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 requi...

18 Creating a Number 1 In Idle mode enter the numbers you would like to save and press Save. 2 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” on page 24. Pres...

19 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. Revi...

20 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 > (select a preferred language) Changing the Ring Tones The ring tones and volumes of the phone can be changed to ...

21 After composing the melody, press Menu and you can choose a Tempo and instruments. When the composition is complete press to save. 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 turne...

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 ...

25 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. Press Cle...

26 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....

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 Inter...

28 Phone Menu Call Service Time/ Charges Idle > Menu > Phone Menu > Call Service > Time/Charges Use to 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. Times are indicated as:...

29 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 Use to select the circumstances that y...

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. Use numerical keys...

31 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 to exit. When the set time is reached, the alarm will sound. If the alarm is due during a call, an 'alarm' indicator will display. C...

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. When the s...

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 Ow...

35 Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Remedy Phone will not turn on Check that the battery is fully charged and correctly connected to the phone Extremely short battery life for a new battery The network you are using and the condition of the battery can affect battery life Short battery life for an old...

37 WAP Settings Use the table below to record your WAP settings. Item Current Setting Server Name Dial Number Call Type Login Name Password IP Address IP Port Homepage URL Linger Time Specifications Phone (Including Battery)* Type GSM 900 Class 4 GSM1800 Class 1 GSM1900 Class 1 Temperature Range Cha...

38 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— an...

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 situation...