Operating Instructions Digital Cellular Telephone EB-GD30 Main Kit Before operating this equipment please read these instructions completely.
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 Printed in UK www.mcuk.panasonic.co.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fitting/Removing the SIM . . Fitting/Removing the Battery Charging the Battery . . . . Low Battery Warning . . . . Location of Controls . . . . . Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Editing Phonebook Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hot Key Phone Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Advanced Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Note Pad . . . . . Recent Numbers . Fixed Dial . . . . Service Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25 26 27 Short Text Messages .
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic GD30 digital cellular phone. This phone is designed to operate on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), GSM900 or GSM1800. 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.
Introduction Short Text Messages: Details how to set up your phone to receive and send Short Text Messages and to receive Cell Broadcasts. Alpha Entry: Details how to access alternative characters with the keypad. Menu Structures: Details the features that can be accessed from the phone menu. The remaining sections details how to take care of your phone, lists terms used in this manual, a Troubleshooting and Error Message section and the Specifications.
Safety Safety This equipment is intended for use when supplied with power from the built-in charger or Dual Charger (EB-CRD30) through the AC Adaptor (EB-CAD70Vxx)*. Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this apparatus and may be dangerous. The use of approved accessories is recommended to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to your phone. Switch off your cellular phone when in an aircraft.
Getting Started Getting Started Fitting/Removing the SIM The SIM is fitted into a holder at the back of the phone underneath the battery. Fitting the SIM 3 1 Removing the SIM To remove the SIM follow the above steps in reverse.
Getting Started 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”.
Getting Started Charging the Battery The battery pack must be attached to the phone before the AC Adaptor. DO NOT force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the AC Adaptor. When charging is complete remove the AC Adaptor. NOTE: If the Battery Pack is deeply discharged, the phone may take some time to detect which type of Battery Pack it is charging. During this period leave the phone connected to the charger until the charge LED and Battery Level Indicator appears and charging is complete.
Getting Started Location of Controls Antenna Incoming/charging indicator Earpiece External Connector * c 1 2 ABC 4 GHI 3 DEF 5 JKL 7PQRS 6 MNO 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 0+ Display Microphone g Navigation key – pressing up/down scrolls through options in the main area of the display or adjusts the volume.
Getting Started Display Phone/SIM Phonebook indicator Location area indicates menu number, location number, alpha mode or alarm mark ?. Main Display area Panasonic > 57 Menu Option area shows options that can be selected by the B key Navigation prompt - e scrolls through the main area of the display, f scrolls through options at the bottom right of the display. Following some operations the display will automatically clear after three seconds or after pressing any key.
Basic Operation Basic Operation Power On/Off To turn the phone on or off. F E and hold to switch power on A greeting will be displayed. F E and hold to switch power off Panasonic Making a Call Make sure that the phone is switched on and the signal strength meter is displayed.
Basic Operation Emergency Calls To make an emergency call the antenna symbol (S) must be present. F 112 D or press B when “SOS” is displayed in the option area of the display Automatic Redial When a call is unsuccessful the phone will ask if you want to redial the phone number again automatically. F B when “OK” is displayed in the option area Auto Redial will countdown the display to the next redial.
Basic Operation Caller Identification This feature allows you to identify incoming calls and accept or reject them. The caller’s phone number, and name if stored in Phonebook, will be displayed. Home +01234567 Accept NOTE: Caller Identification may not always be available. Volume Control Earpiece Volume Four levels of volume adjustment are available.
Basic Operation 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. During standby: F # and hold to switch on or off. When switched on, the phone will vibrate briefly Key Guard Key Guard will prevent any keys from being accidentally pressed e.g.
Basic Operation Phone Clock This phone incorporates a clock with date/time, an alarm and a power on/off feature.
Basic Operation 7 F e to select the frequency of the alarm 8 F B Once the alarm has been set, ? will be displayed when the phone is in standby mode. Alarm: Repeat Daily Muting the Alarm Ok When the set time is reached the alarm will sound and the display will flash with an alarm message. The alarm will sound for 30 seconds. If the alarm goes off during a call, it will activate vibration alert.
Basic Operation 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 the Power On/Off automatically is similar to that for setting the Alarm. Adjustment of the Power On/Off Time is also similar to that for the alarm. For either setting or adjusting the time you need to select “Power On Time” or “Power Off Time” in the “Clock Function” menu.
Phone Security Phone Security There are a number of security features for this phone that will protect against unauthorized use, and enable you to restrict access to certain features. 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. If you forget them contact your dealer for the Phone Lock Code or your Service Provider for PIN and PIN2.
Phone Security PIN The PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. If you enable the PIN, every time the phone is turned on you will be asked to enter the PIN. Once this has been correctly entered you will be able to use the phone. As with the Phone Lock you can change the PIN at any time. PIN2 controls security for the Fixed Dial Store and Call Charge metering.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation 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. Send DTMF Tones During a Call F digits (0 to 9, # and *) Pause Dial Using pauses allows you to send DTMF tones automatically. 1 F phone number 2 F 0 and hold until a “P” appears 3 F DTMF digits after the pause e.g.
Advanced Operation 5 F enter the phone number or recall from the Phonebook – see “Retrieving a Number” page 23 6 F B 7 F and use e to select the ring tone that you wish to use for incoming calls from this phone number +0123456 8 F B Type 4 2 Insert Call Hold and Call Waiting Holding/Resuming a Call 1 F B when “Hold” is displayed in the option area 2 F B when “Resume” is displayed in the option area Making a Second Call 1 F phone number, or recall from Phonebook – see “Retrieving a Number” page 23 2 F
Advanced Operation Operation During Two Calls Swapping Between Calls F B when “Swap” is displayed in the option area End Current Call 1 F f to display “End” in the option area Held call Current call 00:34 Home Voice Call 2 Swap 2 F B The held call will remain held. End Both Calls F E Call Transfer With two calls connected, Call Transfer enables you to connect them together ending your connection, leaving them to talk together without you. When you have two calls: 1 F f to display “Trans.
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. The callers in the Multi-party call can continue to communicate with each other while on hold. Splitting a Multi-party You can select an individual from the Multi-party and remove their connection.
Phonebook Basics Phonebook Basics 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 dependant). 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.
Phonebook Basics Browsing Phonebooks by Name or Location You can search the phonebook by either Name or Location. The default setting for browsing is “Names”. All Phonebook entries will be listed in alphabetical order of both SIM and Mobile Phonebook merged. When browsing by name pressing a lettered key will take you to the first entry starting with that letter.
Phonebook Basics Editing Phonebook Entries You can View, Recall, Edit, Delete or Create in the Phonebook. To access these features you follow the same procedure. With a phone number or name displayed: 1 F f and scroll between “View”, “Recall”, “Edit”, “Delete” or “Create” 2 F B to select an option View Displays an individual phone number and name or names list. Recall Displays the phone number, enabling you to either change it or call the number.
Advanced Phonebook Advanced Phonebook Note Pad During a call you can enter numbers which you may wish to dial when the call has ended. During a call: 1 F phone number 2 When the call has ended press D to call that number To store in Phonebook, press A while the number is displayed – see “Storing a Number” page 22. Recent Numbers Recently dialled phone numbers will be stored in “Last Dialled”.
Advanced Phonebook Returning an Unanswered Call When the display shows that you have received calls but not answered them. 1 F B 2 The last caller’s phone number will be displayed if it is available 3 F e to point at the phone number you wish to dial 4 F D Fixed Dial The Fixed Dial Store is part of Phonebook, but with additional security. When the security feature Fixed Dial is switched on it is only possible to make calls with phone numbers that are in the Fixed Dial Store.
Advanced Phonebook Service Dial Your Service Provider may program some special phone numbers into your SIM. It is not possible to modify the Service Dial numbers. 1 F A and hold 2 F g to browse through the Service Dial list of phone numbers The phone number pointed to can only be recalled or dialled.
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 your Phone for Short 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).
Short Text Messages Sending a Short Text Message You have the option to either create your own message or use a pre-defined message. When “Menu” is displayed in the option area of the display: 1 F B and e to point to “Messages” 2 F B and e to point to “Create” 3 F B and e to select “” or a pre-defined message 4 F B enter the message (up to 160 characters) – see “Alpha Entry” page 32.
Short Text Messages Changing the Pre-Defined Message Language With the pre-defined message highlighted: 1 Use f to select “Lang” 2 F B and e to select a language 3 F B and f to point to “Select” 4 F B twice to send the message Receiving Short Text Messages When a Short Text Message is sent to your phone the message indicator (N) will flash in the display, with an audible tone or vibration alert. This indicates that a new message has been received.
Short Text Messages Cell Broadcasts Cell broadcasts are general information that is sent to your phone by a network operator. The information can be district traffic or weather. Selecting Broadcast Topics You need to specify the topic(s) of information that you wish to receive as broadcasts before you can receive them.
Alpha Entry Alpha Entry Alpha Entry is used to enter alphanumeric characters into Phonebook, Short Text Messages, Price Per Unit and the Greeting Message. Key Character entry type Normal (U) Greek (V) Extended (W) 1 Space“@,.
Menu Structures Menu Structures When the word “Menu” is in the option area of the display pressing the 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. A quick way of selecting a feature is to press the menu number shown in the bottom left of the display. To leave the menu press C repeatedly. During a call a restricted menu will be available.
Menu Structures Messages Messages B Receive List Send List Create Review Parameters Broadcasts Auto Delete Lifetime Message Centre Report Protocol B B Receive Message List Topics Languages Most common use of the Messages is covered in “Short Text Messages” – see page 28 Received messages will be stored in the Receive List. Flashing “•” will indicate unread messages. Once the message is selected, you can read, delete, edit and reply.
Menu Structures Broadcasts The Message List will display the last received broadcast messages. The Language in which broadcast messages are displayed can be changed. Applications Applications B Clock Function B Clock Clock Alarm Power Power Set Format Set On Time Off Time For instructions on “Phone Clock” - see page 13.
Menu Structures Animation allows the animated themes to be changed or disabled. When the phone is mounted in the optional Car Mount Kit and the vehicle ignition is turned off the In Vehicle - Keep Alive timer will start, delaying the switching off of the phone. If the ignition is turned off during a call, the call will be maintained; when the call ends the timer will continue, or the phone will be switched off if the timer has expired.
Menu Structures Caller’s ID allows you to check the status of Caller’s Identification. The phone must be registered with a network. Using Withhold ID it is possible to check if you send Caller’s Identification information when you make a call. When checking the Status of Withhold ID the phone must be registered with a network. Call Charge will set the cost of each unit for call charge information and the required currency in which call charge is displayed.
Menu Structures Security Security B Phone Lock Call Bar PIN PIN2 Fixed Dial Barred Dial B Bar Voice Bar Fax Bar Data Cancel All Status Password Most common uses of Security are detailed in “Phone Security” - see page 16 Call Bar 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.
Menu Structures When the Search Mode is set to “Automatic” the phone will automatically reselect a new network in order to maintain optimum network availability. While the Search Mode is set to “Manual” the phone will only use a selected network. If coverage is lost another network should be selected. The Network List is used when the Search Mode has been set to “Automatic”. The location numbers in the Preferred Network List show the search priority.
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 disassemble the equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts. Do not subject the equipment to excessive vibration or shock. Avoid contact with liquids.
Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms DTMF Tones Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with computerized phone systems, voice mailboxes etc. GSM 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. Home network The GSM network on which your subscription details are held. Network Operator The organization responsible for operating a GSM network.
Glossary of Terms Registration The act of locking on to a GSM network. This is usually performed automatically by your phone. Roaming The ability to use your phone on networks other than your Home network. Service Provider The organization responsible for providing access to the GSM network. SIM Subscriber Identity Module. A small smart-card which stores unique subscriber and user-entered information such as Phonebook and Short Messages. Supplied by your Service Provider.
Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Should any problem persist contact your dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Check that the Battery Pack is fully charged and correctly connected to the phone. Telephone will not switch on. Extremely short battery life for a new battery pack. The network you are using and the condition of the battery pack can affect battery life. Short battery life for an old battery pack. The battery pack was worn out. Replace with a new one.
Trouble Shooting The phone cannot be switched on when charging Calls cannot be made. When the Battery Pack has been deeply discharged the phone will take a short time to detect which type of Battery Pack it is charging Leave the phone charging the Battery Pack for a few minutes before attempting to switch it on. The phone is locked. Unlock the phone (Menu: Security: Phone Lock) Outgoing calls are barred.
Trouble Shooting Emergency calls cannot be made. Telephone numbers cannot be recalled. You are not in a GSM coverage area. Check that the antenna symbol S is displayed. Move to a coverage area and operate your phone when the antenna symbol is displayed. The phone is locked. Unlock the phone (Menu: Security: Phone Lock) Fixed Dial is switched on.
Important Error Messages Important Error Messages Area not Allowed Roaming in the selected area is not allowed. Network not Allowed Roaming with the selected network is not allowed. Security Failure The network has detected authentication failure because your SIM is not registered with that network. Contact your Service Provider. SIM Blocked The SIM is blocked because the wrong PUK has been entered ten times. Contact your Service Provider. SIM Error The phone has detected a problem with the SIM.
Specifications Specifications Telephone Type Temperature range Charging Storage GSM900 Class 4 GSM1800 Class 1 +5°C to +35°C -20°C to +60°C Battery – Attached to phone Battery Pack (S) Battery Pack (L) Weight 130g 170g Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 135 x 45 x 20.5mm 135 x 45 x 30mm Supply Voltage 3.6V DC, 670mAh Ni-MH 3.6V DC, 1340mAh Ni-MH Standby time (h) Talk Time (h) Up to 95 3 Up to 190 6 Charge Time (min) 100 150 NOTE: Charge time will be longer when the phone is turned on.
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