Panasonic EB-GD76 manual

Operating Instructions EB-GD76 Digital Cellular Phone Before operating this equipment please read these instructions completely.[...]

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Important Information We, Matsushita Mobile Communications Development of Europe Ltd, declare, that the EB-GD76 conforms with the essential and other relevant requirements of the directive 1999/5/EC. A declaration of conformity to this effect can be found at http://www.panasonicmobile.com/support Safety Considerations The following information shou[...]

It is imperative that the user exercises proper control of your vehicle at all times. Do not hold a phone while you are driving; find a safe place to stop first. Do not speak into a Handsfree microphone if it will take your mind off the road. Always acquaint yourself thoroughly with restrictions concerning the use of cellular phones within the area[...]

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 modify or disassemble the equipment. There are no user serviceable parts. Do no[...]

Quick Reference Q "Press ( Z ) to select". abcd Direction which the user can move around the display screen using the Navigation key. Z Press a key once for a particular phone operation. Z +Hold “Press and hold” a key for a particular phone function. Menu Representation of screen menu option. A Phonebook key. B Right hand Option Key. [...]

v Contents Important Information ................................i Safety Considerations .................................i Care and Maintenance ................................i i i Quick Reference ...................................i v Getting Started ....................................1 Fitting the SIM ....................................1 Remo[...]

vi Voice Dial Entry Setup ...............................2 2 Recalling Voice Dial Entries .............................2 3 Dialling Voice Dial Entries ..............................2 3 Editing the Voice Dial Entries ............................2 3 Changing the Language ...............................2 4 Restoring the Default Phone Settings ........[...]

Schedule .......................................4 7 Creating a Reminder ................................4 7 Viewing Reminders .................................4 7 Deleting Reminders .................................4 7 Setting a Holiday Reminder .............................4 8 Deleting Holiday Reminders ............................4 8 Jump to Futu[...]

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Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic digital cellular phone. This phone is designed to operate on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), GSM900 or GSM1800. Ensure the battery is fully charged before use. Before operating this phone please read the “Important Information” section - see page i. These operating instr[...]

Removing the SIM Unlock the SIM retainer by gently pushing towards the top of the phone (1). Gently lower the SIM retainer (2) and remove the SIM (3). Ensure the SIM retainer is correctly locked before re-fitting the battery and battery cover. Fitting the Battery Ensuring the label is uppermost, locate the two lugs at the top of the battery into th[...]

Charging the Battery Connecting the Travel Charger The battery must be fitted in the phone before the charger is connected. Ensuring the arrows on the plug are to the front of the phone. Insert the charger into the base of the phone. Note: DO NOT force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the charger. Connect the charger to the mains p[...]

Low Battery Warning When the battery power is low a warning tone will sound and a flashing LOW BATTERY message will be displayed. If this occurs during conversation, finish your call immediately. The power will automatically shut off after the warning tone. Fully recharge the battery. See “Charging the Battery” page 3. (Calls can be made and re[...]

1 Digit keys 0 to 9 , * and # – # will switch on and off Discreet Mode The Menu System The menu system allows the user to access all the functions of the phone that are not accessible purely by key strokes. Display Icons Following some operations the display will automatically clear after three seconds or after pressing any key. Status Icons The [...]

N flashes when an unread message is stored or lights when message area is full O is displayed when phone lock is enabled S indicates that it is possible to make emergency calls T indicates the received signal strength: - weak signal, T - strong signal T indicates the received GPRS signal strength: - weak signal, T - strong signal H indicates th[...]

To Select a Function ZQ then use the navigation key as a joystick to move around the icons on the screen in any of the four directions ( a , b , c , d ). When a particular menu is highlighted, ZQ , and a submenu is displayed. From any submenu, use e until the required item is highlighted, ZQ Example: From Idle ZQ , select Personalise > Display S[...]

Basic Operation Switching the Phone On/Off To switch the phone on or off Z +Hold E When the phone is switched on a greeting will be displayed and then the phone will go into Idle . Making a Call Ensure that the phone is switched on, the network operator logo is displayed and the signal strength meter shows network coverage is available in the curre[...]

Emergency Calls To make an emergency call the antenna symbol ( S ) must be present. Enter 112 ZD or if no SIM is fitted to the phone Z QaQ Automatic Redial When a call is unsuccessful you may want the phone to redial the number again automatically. When your connection is unsuccessful, ZQ when Ok is displayed and a timer will countdown in seconds t[...]

Earpiece Volume Control The volume level may be adjusted during a call: Use a to decrease the volume, use b to increase the volume Note: Volume control for Personal Handsfree accessory is adjusted in the same manner. Locking the Phone With the Phone Lock enabled you will be restricted to answer incoming calls and make emergency calls only. The Phon[...]

Enabling/Disabling the PIN 1 From Idle ZQ , select Phone Menu > Security > PIN ZQ 2 Use a select Enable / Disable or Change PIN ZQ 3 Enter PIN (Between 4 and 8 digits) ZQ Setting Vibration Alert When required, the phone can be set up to vibrate when a call is received. Vibration alert enables the user to choose between Continuous , Intermitte[...]

Setting Ring and Key Volume Changing either the ring volume/key volume is done in the same manner. If you increase the ring volume above maximum it will set an escalating ring tone. If you turn the ring volume off, the silent indicator icon ( [ ) will be displayed. 1 From Idle ZQ , select Personalise > Tones ZQ 2 Select Ring Volume or Key Volume[...]

Phonebook It is possible to store phone numbers in two locations: In the SIM Phonebook ( Q ) In the Mobile Phonebook. This means that if you change the SIM, the numbers in the phone are not lost The Mobile Phonebook has the advantage that you can group your phonebook entries together. Store a Number To Store a Number in the SIM Phonebook 1 From Idl[...]

Overwrite Protection If a location is occupied, a prompt will be displayed to confirm that the current information is to be overwritten. ZQ to overwrite the selected location ZB to choose another location number Note: If you amend an entry stored in your phonebook that has a Voice Dial Command assigned to it, you will need to delete and reassign th[...]

Editing Phonebook Entries It is possible to Detail , View , Recall , Edit , Delete or Create information in the Phonebook. To access any of these functions follow the same procedure for each one. With a phone number or name displayed: 1 Use e to cycle through Detail , View , Recall , Edit , Delete or Create 2 ZQ to select an option Detail Displays [...]

Grouping Phonebook Entries The ability to group phonebook entries together is an extra function of the Mobile Phonebook. Retrieving a Number from a Group Groups are used to collect together types of Phonebook entries, for example business and personal. Each group can be suitably titled for quick access to the entries contained within. An alert prof[...]

6 Use e to select the ring tone that you wish to use for this profile ZQ 7 Use e to select the picture ZQ Hot Key Phone Numbers It is possible to dial phone numbers from the Phonebook or Service Dial part of Phonebook very quickly. Some Hot Key Phone numbers may be reserved by the Service Provider, for example the first three Hot Key Phone numbers [...]

My Numbers My Numbers is a convenient part of Phonebook where voice, fax and data phone number(s) can be stored and viewed. ( Q ) Adding Numbers 1 From Idle ZQ , select Phonebook > My Numbers Z Q twice 2 Use e until Create is displayed ZQ 3 Enter the name - see “Text Entry” page 58, and use a Note: If using T9 ® text input then move c befor[...]

Personalising Your Phone Add a Start-up Greeting A personalised greeting can be programmed for when the phone is switched on. 1 From Idle ZQ , select Personalise > Display Setting > Greeting ZQ 2 Use the text entry facility to add a greeting ZQ twice - see “Text Entry” page 58 Displaying Animations Animations can be displayed when the pho[...]

2 Use e to select the appropriate voice ringer to be changed Z Q 3 ZQ , start speaking into the microphone. The recording will stop automatically, or before if Q is selected 4 To playback the recording use e to select the appropriate voice ringer ZQ , select Playback ZQ Composing a Melody From Idle ZQ , select Personalise > Tones > Melody Com[...]

Editing your Melody Once the melody has been saved the following operations can be used for re-editing purposes: ZB to delete the character to the left of the cursor Use g to navigate the cursor around the screen Use the relevant keys to insert new notes/rests Disabling all Tones 1 From Idle ZQ , select Personalise > Tones ZQ 2 ZQ to disable all[...]

When a message has been received containing a logo: 1 ZQ to acknowledge receipt of the logo 2 Use e to select the logo location ZQ twice The logo is now stored and can be selected as an idle screen option from the Personalise menu. Setting the Backlight Time 1 From Idle ZQ , select Personalise > Display Setting > Backlight Time ZQ 2 Use e to [...]

Recalling Voice Dial Entries From Idle move and hold the navigation key ( g ) in any one of the four directions a , b , c or d . Speak clearly the name you wish to recall (exactly as recorded) and wait. The above procedure will recall the phone number and the recorded Voice Dial entry is repeated; to initiate the call ZD . Dialling Voice Dial Entri[...]

Changing the Language It is possible to change the language that the phone uses for either display messages and/or text entry. 1 From Idle ZQ , select Personalise > Language Z Q 2 Use e to select Display Language or Tegic Language (text entry) that you wish to change ZQ 3 Use e to select the desired language ZQ Restoring the Default Phone Settin[...]

Phone Security The phone features a number of security functions that protect against unauthorized use, and enable the user to restrict access to certain features - see “Using the PIN” page 10. It is recommended that all security codes are memorized. If it is necessary to make a note of any security codes, never write them in a way that they ca[...]

Restricting Calls Call Barring The Call Bar function is used to restrict certain outgoing and/or incoming calls. Call Bar is controlled by a security password that is supplied by the Service Provider. When updating or checking the status of Call Bar the phone must be registered with a network. Different Call Bar restrictions can be used for voice, [...]

“Wild” Numbers Wild numbers are spaces that can be stored in a phone number. The “wild” numbers must be filled before the phone number is dialled. Used in conjunction with Fixed Dial calls can be restricted, for example, to a specific area by storing the area code of a phone and when recalled the remainder can be added. The “wild” numbe[...]

Applications Clock This phone incorporates a clock with date/time, an alarm and a power on/off feature. A second clock for dual time is also included - see “Second Clock” page 56. Initially Setting the Home Time 1 From Idle ZQ , select Applications > Clock Function > Clock Set > Home > Time Set ZQ 2 Use e to select whether you requi[...]

Setting the Clock for Summer Time 1 From Idle ZQ , select Applications > Clock Function > Clock Set > Home > Summer Time 2 ZQ to set Summer Time On or Off Setting the Alarm If the clock hasn’t been set, the user will be prompted to do so prior to setting the alarm. There are four separate alarms, each of which may be set independently[...]

Adjusting the Alarm Time 1 From Idle ZQ , select Applications > Clock Function > Alarm Set ZQ 2 Use e to select the alarm to be adjusted ZQ 3 Z + Hold B to remove the current alarm time 4 Enter the digits for the time ZQ 5 Use e to select the frequency of the alarm ZQ 6 Use e to select the ring type ZQ Setting a Power On/Off Time The phone ca[...]

Currency Convertor The currency convertor enables the user to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion rate that you enter. From Idle ZQ , select Applications > Currency ZQ Entering an Initial Conversion Rate 1 ZQ 2 Enter an abbreviation for the home currency (up to 3 characters) ZQ twice 3 Enter an abbreviation for the foreign currenc[...]

Text Messages It is possible to receive, display, edit and/or send text messages of up to 459 characters, (Dependant on the language being used) to mobile phones on the same network or any network that has a roaming agreement. Messages will be sent as one message, but will be received as (up to) three messages. (Dependant on the recipients phone pa[...]

5 The user may be asked if delivery confirmation is required. If not required use e to select No ZQ . If yes, use e to select Yes ZQ The default setting for delivery confirmation can be enabled/disabled using the Report parameter in the Parameters menu. User Messages When creating a text message, it is possible to use short messages stored in the p[...]

Edit a Message 1 ZQ 2 Use e to select Edit ZQ to edit the message ZQ , this will give the option to send the edited message - see “Creating a Text Message” page 32. ZB if it is not necessary to send the message and it will be stored in the Send List. Cut / Copy & Paste Message Text This function allows the user to cut or copy message text f[...]

Send List When a message has been sent or edited it will be stored in the Send List. Create This allows the user to create a new message or reply to a received message. Review Review allows you to check usage of the message area. Chat SMS Chat, will enable the user to read sent and received messages on one screen when in Chat SMS mode with another [...]

Parameters From Idle ZQ , select Messages > Parameters ZQ The following parameters can be set: Recipient Group There are 5 different recipient groups, allowing you to store up to ten destinations in each. Recipient Group enables the user to pre-define the destination of text messages. Setting Recipient Group 1 From Idle ZQ , select Messages >[...]

Protocol The Message Centre may be able to convert the message to the format specified by the selected protocol. Broadcast You need to specify the topic(s) of information that you wish to receive as broadcasts before you can receive them. 1 From Idle ZQ , select Messages > Broadcasts > Topics ZQ 2 ZQ twice to insert a new topic 3 Use e to cyc[...]

Call Information Recent Numbers Recently dialled phone numbers will be stored in Last Dialled . If Caller Identification is available 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. If Caller Identification is not available then calls will still be s[...]

Call Duration 1 From Idle ZQ , select Phone Menu > Call Service > Calls ZQ Note: The Calls function is SIM dependent ( Q ). If the SIM does not support this function then items under Calls menu will be found directly under Call Service menu. 2 Use e to select one of the functions described below, and Z Q The Last Call function will display th[...]

Call Charges To maintain control over the cost of calls that are made, the phone can be set to restrict use to a finite number of units overall. ( Q ) Setting the Unit Price Firstly, a price per unit must be entered. This is the cost that the Service Provider charges for one unit of call time. ( Q ) 1 From Idle ZQ , select Phone Menu > Call Serv[...]

3 Enter a value (in units) at which time you would like the warning to sound ZQ twice Call Identification In the Call Service menu, the Caller’s ID and Withhold ID functions allow you to check the status of whether a Caller’s Identification is sent or can be received. (Withhold ID R ) Note: When checking the status the phone must be registered [...]

Advanced Operation Diverting Calls Voice, fax and data calls can be diverted using different circumstances and to different numbers. For example you may wish voice calls to be diverted to Voicemail in the event that the phone is switched off. 1 From Idle ZQ select Phone Menu > Call Divert Z Q 2 Use e to select the type of calls to divert, ZQ twi[...]

Receiving a Second Call A second call can be received, if Call Waiting is switched on. This is enabled from the Phone Menu > Call Service menu. 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. ( Q ) Accept a Second Call 1 ZQ 2 Use e to select Accept ZQ The[...]

Call Transfer With two calls connected, Call Transfer enables the user to connect them together ending your connection, leaving the other parties to talk together. ( Q ) When two calls are in use: 1 ZQ 2 Use e to select Trans. ZQ The two calls will be connected to each other and your call will be ended. Note: Two call transfer cannot be utilized wh[...]

During a Multi-party call: 1 ZQ 2 Use e to select Option ZQ 3 Use e to select a caller in the Multi-party 4 ZQ 5 Use e to select Split ZQ The selected caller will be split from the Multi-party call and the Multi-party call will be placed on hold (the remaining Multi-party call callers can still communicate). Ending Multi-party Calls The user can ei[...]

Changing to a New Network When not in your home Country / Region, the user may use a network that is not directly subscribed to, this is called ROAMING. National Law may not permit roaming in your home region. The New Network function is used to manually select a network that is available in your current location. 1 From Idle ZQ , select Phone Menu[...]

Schedule The Scheduler can be used to register reminders for personal events as well as planning holiday periods. Caution: Ensure that any settings made in the Scheduler will not contravene any regulations whereby the phone may automatically power on when in an aircraft or medical facility etc. - see “Important Information” page i. Creating a R[...]

Setting a Holiday Reminder 1 From Idle ZQ , select Schedule ZQ 2 Use the Navigation key ( g ) to select the day of your holiday Z Q 3 Use e to select Function ZQ 4 Use e to select Holiday Set ZQ 5 Use e to select Day, Day of the week ZQ three times to update the Holiday List Repeat process for each day of holiday as required. Note: To indicate that[...]

Games Racing Game The object of the game is to control a racing car around a circuit avoiding other cars in the fastest time possible & avoiding obstacles on the track i.e. Oil spillages. Each time a new game is started, the player is credited with three “lives”. Play the Game 1 From Idle ZQ select Games > Racing Game ZQ , twice 2 Use e [...]

WAP Browser The phone’s WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser enables the user to access Internet services supported by the network, such as news, weather reports, sport etc. Browser Settings Before Internet services can be accessed, the SIM must be data enabled and the relevant configuration information, entered into the phone. These setti[...]

Activating the Browser To activate the Browser: From Idle ZQ , select Browser > Start Browser ZQ The first time that the browser is activated there will be no content stored so the Home URL content will be displayed (as defined by the network operator). The Home URL will be recalled from the cash, each time the browser is activated. (Cache is th[...]

Bookmark Use, add, delete and rename bookmarks. Enter URL Type in a URL directly to go to a known site . Reload Will reload and update the current page. Reset Deletes the content in cache and displays the Home URL content. Exit Deactivates the Browser. Using Bookmarks Frequently accessed pages may be bookmarked to save time. This prevents the need [...]

Deleting Bookmarks 1 With content displayed ZA 2 Use e to select Bookmark ZQ 3 Use e to select the relevant bookmark from the list, ZA 4 Use e to select Delete ZQ twice Deactivating the Browser The Browser can be deactivated as follows: When browsing on-line ZE to review cache off line. When browsing off-line ZE to return to Idle mode. Setting the [...]

Additional Features Desktop Handsfree Desktop Handsfree enables you to hold a conversation without having to hold the phone to your ear. Note: Do NOT hold the phone to your ear in Handsfree mode. Swapping Between Handsfree and Handheld Calls During a Handheld call: 1 ZQ 2 Use e to select H’free ZQ During a Handsfree call: ZQ twice to revert for H[...]

Play Back a Voice Memo From Idle ZQ , select Applications > Voice Memo Play > Playback ZQ To stop playing, ZQ twice The Note Pad function is available during playback - see “Note Pad” page 56. Volume Control During Playback While playing back: Use e to adjust the volume of the voice memo Delete Memo From Idle ZQ , select Applications >[...]

5 From Idle ZQ , select Personalise > DTMF Length ZQ 6 Use e to select Long ZQ Note Pad During a call numbers can be entered which you may wish to dial when the call has ended. During a call: 1 Enter phone number 2 When the call has ended ZD to call that number To store in Phonebook, Z A while the number is displayed – see “Store a Number”[...]

Enabling Auto Adjustment From Idle ZQ , select Applications > Clock Function > Clock Set > Second > Auto Adjustment > Auto Adjustment ZQ Repeat to disable Auto Adjustment. Setting Manual Adjustment 1 From Idle ZQ , select Applications > Clock Function > Clock Set > Second > Time Difference ZQ 2 Use e to select the time di[...]

Text Entry The phone provides a means for entering alphanumeric characters to enter details into the Phonebook, to create text and e-mail messages etc. This section details the characters that can be entered and the relevant keys to press. Text Mode Key T9 ® Normal (ABC) Greek ( ÁÂÃ ) Extended (AÄÅ) Numeric ( 0-9 ) 0 Alternatives +_ +_ +_ 0+P[...]

T9 ® Text Input Using this mode of text entry dramatically reduces the number of key presses required: Press a key once for any letter you require on that key. The desired letter may not be displayed. Continue pressing other keys until the end of a word is reached; then check that the word has been typed correctly before continuing on to the next [...]

Menu Structure From Idle ZQ to display a menu of phone features. To select a feature, use g to navigate to the icon of the feature you require. ZQ when the icon is highlighted. To exit the current menu and return to the previous level ZB .T o exit completely out of the menu structure, Z +Hold B ,o r E (except during a call). During a call a restric[...]

Trouble Shooting Should any problem persist contact your dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Phone will not switch 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 ba[...]

Calls cannot be made The phone is locked Unlock the phone Outgoing calls are barred Disable the outgoing call barring, or barred dial The phone is not registered to a network Move to a coverage area and operate your phone after it has registered with a network. Calls cannot be made from Fixed Dial Store Check your SIM supports Fixed Dial Check if t[...]

Important Error Messages These are some of the most important error messages which may be displayed: 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 an authentication failure because your SIM is not registered with that networ[...]

Verification Failure On changing the phone lock code, verification of the new code is incorrect - retry changing the lock code with correct verification Incorrect Lock Code Disabling or enabling the lock code has failed due to incorrect entry of the lock code - re-enter lock code Incorrect PIN / PIN2 / PUK / PUK2 The entered code is incorrect - re-[...]

Glossary of Terms APN Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required service. Cut Permanently removes selected text from short text message Copy Copies selected text from short text message without removing it from the original message CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A security feature for the GPRS network. DTM[...]

PUK/PUK2 PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN/PIN2. Supplied by your Service Provider. If the PUK/PUK2 is entered incorrectly 10 times, the PUK/PUK2 will be blocked. 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 you[...]

Specifications Phone (Including Battery) * Type GSM900 Class 4 GSM1800 Class 1 Temperature Range Charging Storage +5ºC - +35ºC -20ºC - +60ºC Weight 82g * Dimensions (mm) Height x Width x Depth 106 x 46 x 16 Supply Voltage 3.7V DC, 650mAh Li-ion Standby Time (hrs) Talk Time (Min) Up to 150 Up to 360 Charge Time (Phone off) Up to 90m (Travel Char[...]

Personal Settings Use the table below to record your GSM/GPRS WAP settings. Item Provisioning Information Setting No 1 Provisioning Information Setting No 2 Name Home URL Gateway IP Security Non secure / Secure (Delete One) Bearer Type Circuit Switched (GSM) Digital Dial # Analogue Dial # Circuit Type User Name Password Linger time Packet Switched [...]

SAR 69 SAR INTERNATIONAL - ICNIRP THIS PANASONIC PHONE (MODEL EB- GD76) MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part of compreh[...]

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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 CP8 PATENT © Matsushita Mobile Communications Development of Europe Ltd 2002 Information in this document is subject to[...]

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