Panasonic EB-G520 manual

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    Operating Instructions EB-G520 Digital Cellular Telephone Main Kit Before operating this equipment please read these instructions completely.[...]

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    Contents Before You Start ................1 Symbols Used, Safety Information, Fitting/Removing the SIM, Fitting/Removing the Battery Your Telephone ................4 Location of Controls, Display Basic Operation ................6 Power on/off, Making a Call, Ending a Call, Answering a Call, Adjusting Volume, Vibration Alert, Automatic Redial Advanc[...]

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    Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic G520 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. Some services are network dependent or may only be available on a subscription basis[...]

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    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. Never expose the battery pack to extreme temperatures (in excess of 60°C) or charge the battery pack for much longer than re[...]

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    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” – see page 26. Fitting the Battery Removing the Battery 3 1 2 3[...]

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    Your Telephone Location of Controls g Navigation key – pressing up/down scrolls through options in the main area of the display or adjusts the volume. Pressing left/right scrolls through options in the option area of the display (see Display below) B Select key – selects an option in the option area of the display (see Display below) A – acce[...]

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    Display Following some operations the display will automatically clear after three seconds or after pressing any key. Y lights when you are registered to a non-home network - roaming t lights when call divert is enabled ] lights when vibration alert is enabled [ lights when all tones or ring volume is off N flashes when an unread message is stored [...]

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    Basic Operation Power on/off FE and hold to switch power on A greeting will be displayed. FE and hold to switch power off Making a Call Make sure that the telephone is switched on and the signal strength meter is displayed. 1 F area code and telephone number 2 FD Emergency Calls To make an emergency call the antenna symbol ( S ) must be present. F1[...]

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    International Dialling Using the Automatic International Access Code “+” you will be able to dial international numbers without having to know the code for the international exchange. 1 F0 and hold until a “+” appears 2 F country code or e to scroll through the abbreviated international names 3 F area code and telephone number 4 FD NOTE: Ma[...]

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    Calling Line Identification This feature allows you to identify incoming calls and accept or reject them. The caller’s telephone number, and name if stored in Phonebook, will be displayed. NOTE: Call Line Identification may not always be available. Adjusting Volume Earpiece Volume Four levels of earpiece volume are available. During a call: Fa to[...]

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    Automatic Redial When a call is unsuccessful the telephone will ask if you want to redial the telephone number again automatically. FB when “OK” is displayed in the option area Auto Redial will countdown the display to the next redial To stop redialling, FB when “Cancel” is displayed in the option area If a call is repeatedly unsuccessful y[...]

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    Advanced Operation Concept of Operation There is a close relationship between the select key, navigation key and the display. Pressing e scrolls through the main area of the display. Pressing f scrolls through options at the bottom right of the display. To choose the option, press B . DTMF Tones DTMF tones can be sent during conversation. These are[...]

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    Call Hold/Call Waiting Holding/Resuming a Call FB when “Hold” is displayed in the option area FB when “Resume” is displayed in the option area Making a Second Call 1 F telephone number, or recall from Phonebook – see Retrieving a Telephone Number page 15 2 FD The first call will be placed on hold. Receiving a Second Call A second call can[...]

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    Operation During Two Calls Swap Between Calls FB when “Swap” is displayed in the option area End Current Call 1 Ff to display “End” in the option area 2 FB The held call will remain held. End Both Calls FE 12 Swap 2 00:34 Home Voice Call Held call Current call[...]

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    Stored Numbers Note Pad During a call you can enter numbers which you may wish to dial when the call has ended. During a call: F telephone number When the call has ended press D to call that number To store in Phonebook, press A while the number is displayed – see “Phonebook” page 20. Recent Numbers Recently dialled telephone numbers will be [...]

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    Calling the Last Dialled Number To redial your last called telephone number FDD Returning an Unanswered Call When the display shows that you have received calls but not answered them. 1 FB The last caller’s telephone number will be displayed. 2 Fe to point at the telephone number you wish to dial 3 FD Phonebook Telephone numbers are stored on you[...]

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    Automatic Location The telephone number can be stored automatically at the first available location. This can be done instead of entering a location number. FB when “Any” is displayed in the option area of the display Overwrite Protection If a location is occupied you will be asked if you wish to overwrite the current information. FB to overwri[...]

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    View This is used to review the telephone number and name together or just the name. FB when “View” is displayed in the option area Recall 1 Ff to display “Recall” in the option area 2 FB Dialling When the desired telephone number or name is displayed FD Editing 1 Ff to display “Edit” in the option area 2 FB 3 F new telephone number 4 F[...]

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    Speed Dial a Stored Number 1 F location number – leading zeros may be left out 2 F # 3 FD 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 telephone numbers that are in the Fixed Dial Store. When Fixed Dial is switched on [...]

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    Service Numbers Your Service Provider may program some special telephone numbers into the Service Dial area of the Phonebook. It is not possible to modify the telephone numbers stored in the Service Dial part of the Phonebook. FA and hold Fg to browse through the Service Dial list of telephone numbers The telephone number pointed to can only be rec[...]

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    Alpha Entry Alpha Entry is used to enter alphanumeric characters into Phonebook, Short Messages, Price Per Unit and the Greeting Message. Key Character entry type Key Character entry type Normal ( U ) Greek ( V ) Extended ( W ) Normal ( U ) Greek ( V ) Extended ( W ) 1 Space“@,.;:!¡?¿()’&%+-/<>=£$¥¤§ 6 MNOmno ΝΞΟ MNÑOÖØmn?[...]

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    Additional Features When the word “Menu” is in the option area of the display pressing the B will display a menu of telephone 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 disp[...]

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    Messages You can receive, display, edit and/or send short text messages, of up to 160 characters. Before you can send a message you must enter the Message Centre number into the Parameters. Your Service Provider will supply the Message Centre number. When new messages are received, the message indicator ( N ) flashes and they are automatically stor[...]

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    Centre number may be pre-programmed into your SIM or supplied by your Service Provider. When your message has been delivered a confirmation can be received if Report is set to “Yes”. The Message Centre may be able to convert the message to the format specified by Protocol . Broadcasts Broadcast Messages can display information about your curren[...]

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    Using Withhold ID it is possible to check if you send Calling Line Identification information when you make a call. When checking the Status of Withhold ID the telephone 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. Using Max. Co[...]

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    enabled the lock icon ( O ) is displayed. To restore normal operation, enter your lock code. 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 telephone must be registered with a network. D[...]

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    Personalise The Language that the telephone will use for display messages can be changed. In Tones , the telephone key, ring and warning tones (except low battery warning), can be switched off. When All Tones are switched off the silent indicator ( [ )i s displayed. When the Ring Volume is switched off the silent indicator ( [ ) is displayed. Incre[...]

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    Battery Information Low Battery When the battery power is low a warning tone will sound and a LOW BATTERY message will flash. The power will automatically shut off shortly after the warning tone. Fully charge the battery pack or replace it with a fully charged one. During conversation finish your call immediately. Charging the Battery The battery p[...]

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    Care and Maintenance Pressing any of the keys may produce a loud tone. Avoid holding the telephone close to the ear while pressing the keys. Extreme temperatures may have a temporary effect on the operation of your telephone. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Do not disassemble the equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts. Do not [...]

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    Other Information Glossary of Terms DTMF Tones Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with computerised telephone systems, voice mailboxes etc. GSM Global System for Mobile Communications. The name given to the advanced digital technology that your telephone uses. Home country The country where your home network operates. Home net[...]

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    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 telephone. Roaming The ability to use your telephone on networks other[...]

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    Trouble Shooting Should any problem persist contact your dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Telephone will not switch on. Check that the Battery Pack is fully charged and correctly connected to the telephone. 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[...]

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    Problem Cause Remedy Calls cannot be made. The telephone is locked. Unlock the telephone (Menu: Security: Phone Lock) Outgoing calls are barred. Disable the outgoing call barring (Menu: Security: Call Bar) The telephone is not registered to a network. Move to a coverage area and operate your telephone after it has registered with a network. Calls c[...]

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    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 [...]

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    Warning Store Full Continue? The message area is full. Your messages cannot be stored until some of the currently stored messages are deleted. Auto Redial List Full Redial list of unsuccessfully dialled numbers is full. Switch the telephone off and then on again. 33[...]

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    Specifications Telephone Type GSM Class 4 Temperature range Charging Storage +5°C to +35°C -20°C to +60°C Battery – Attached to telephone Battery Pack (EB-BS520) Battery Pack (EB-BL520) Weight 150g 205g Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 140 x 46 x 20.3mm 140 x 46 x 30.5mm Supply Voltage 4.8V DC, 650mAh Ni-MH 4.8V DC, 1300mAh Ni-MH Standby tim[...]

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    Notes 35[...]

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    The Serial Number can be found on the outside of the telephone 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 BULL CP8 PATENT © Matsushita Communication Industrial UK Limited 1998 Information in this document is subject to ch[...]

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    Printed in UK 990119 *7LA797A*[...]