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EB-G50 Operating Instructions Digital Cellular Phone Before operating this equipment please read these instructions completely. Panasonic Mobile Communications Corporation of the Philippines Printed in Philippines Laguna Technopark Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines. 04.08.03...
Contents Important Information ...1 Safety Considerations ...1 Care and Maintenance ...3 Getting Started ...4 Fitting and Removing the SIM ...4 Fitting and Removing the Battery ...4 Charging the Battery ...5 Operation of Battery Level Indicator ...5 Low Battery Warning ...5 Keys &...
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Messages Menu Structure ...42 Messages ...43 SMS ...43 Options ...48 Broadcast ...49 Auto Display ...51 Text Entry ...52 Shift mode ...53 Tegic...53 Phone Option Menu Structure ...55 Phone Option ...56 Call Service ...56 Call Divert ...59 Security ...60 Codes ... 61 Network ...63 CSD Setting ...63 Applications Menu Structure ...64...
Important Information Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic digital cellular phone. This phone is designed to operate on GSM networks – GSM900, GSM1800 and GSM1900. Please ensure the battery is fully charged before use. Safety Considerations The following information should be read and understood as it provides details which will enable you to operate your phone in a manner which is both safe to you and your environment, and conforms to any legal requirements regarding the use of cellular phones.
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This equipment should only be used with Panasonic approved accessories to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to your phone. Panasonic is not responsible for damages caused by using non-Panasonic approved accessories. This Panasonic mobile phone is designed,...
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.
Getting Started Some services detailed, are network dependent or may only be available on a subscription basis. Some functions are SIM dependent. For more information contact your service provider. Fitting and Removing the SIM The SIM is inserted into the back of the phone underneath the battery. Fitting the SIM Removing the SIM Fitting and Removing the Battery...
Charging the Battery Connecting and disconnecting the Fast Travel Charger The battery must be fitted in the phone before the charger is connected. Insert the charger into the base of the phone and connect the travel charger to the socket-outlet. Then the Battery Level Indicator will start scrolling.
Keys & Displays Earpiece 2-way Navigation Left Softkey Send Key Asterisk Charging Connector Keys Function 2-way Navigation Key: moving up/down/right/left through the options in the display area. In idle mode, entering to the Shortcuts. Display Left Softkey: Perform the functions displayed above the key.
Display ST Y ST Y G L N ] [ ? J ] [ ? J 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 switched on and connected to a network.
Symbols used in the Manual Press the Navigation key in the direction indicated by the arrow Press Left Soft Key Press Right Soft Key Press numeric key pads Press to answer a call or call a dialled number Press to end a call or return to Idle screen Menu Display The menu system provides the means for accessing the functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on...
Menu Structure The 9 main menus are as follows. My Phone Games (or SAT) 1 Sounds 1 Fillip 2 Display 2 Classic rally 3 Language 4 Alert Type 5 Profiles 6 User Messages 7 Auto Answer 8 Any Key Answer 9 Reset Defaults 10 Shortcuts 11 My Phonebook...
Shortcut from Idle Screen It is possible to enter the function directly from the Idle screen by pressing a key. Short press Function Menu Phonebook 1 /5 Shortcuts Last dialled record list *The Phone must be registered with a network. Long press Function Hot key dial...
Phone Basics Phone ON/OFF 1 Press and hold 3 Press and hold Displaying Menu From idle mode for 2 to 3 seconds Phone will display Idle mode again to turn the power off to access Menu Menu will be displayed (Menu may change depending on your SIM)
Making Calls Standard Dialling 1 Enter phone number 2 When the other party answers, talk into the Microphone. 3 To hang up, Phonebook Dialling ➣To make a call, start in Idle mode. ➣ The dialled number is displayed. ➣ The length of the call is displayed. ➣...
Recent Number Dialling International Dialling The international access code (+) and the destination country/region code should be entered, followed by the area code and phone number. Emergency Call To make an emergency call, the antenna (S) must be present When SIM is installed; enter emergency number 112 When SIM is not installed;...
Answering Calls When “Any Key Answer” is ON, From Idle menu press any key except (See “Setting Any Key Answer” on page 28) Ring Volume: From My Phone menu Sounds > Volume (Select) Adjust the volume level (OK) Quick Touch Silent Mode: To quickly set the ring tone off and the vibrator on, press and hold ➣...
In-Call Options During a call, Desktop Handsfree Desktop Handsfree allows you to hold a conversation without holding the phone to your ear. During a Handheld call: During a Handsfree call: (Menu) or (Hold) (Menu) Hands Free Switch to Desktop Hands Free Conference Enable to make a conference call.
DTMF Tones DTMF tones can be sent during conversation. These are often used to access voice mail, paging and computerised home banking. For example, you may need to input a number to remotely access voice mail messages. A phone number may be stored in Phone Book with DTMF tones, allowing the number to be dialled upon recall and the DTMF number to be sent automatically.
Incoming Call While in a Call Call waiting must be on - see “Setting Call Waiting” on page 56. NOTE: Call waiting is network dependent. During a call, you may receive another call. If so, (Menu) or (Swap) and select one from the following option: Hands Free Switch to Desktop Hands Free (Menu)
My Phone Menu Structure My Phone Sounds Display Language Alert Type Profiles User Messages (p. 27) Auto Answer Any Key Answer (p. 28) Reset Defaults (p. 28) Shortcuts My Phonebook (p. 29) T9 Input (p. 21) (p. 25) (p. 27) (p.
My Phone Profile Setting Activating a profile ... You can switch between four profiles on your phone each From My Phone menu with a distinct combination of alert method, ring tone, etc. Profiles Profiles are set up for use in required profile different environments –...
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Ring Key Tone From My Phone menu Profiles required profile Change Settings Key Tone Warning Tone From My Phone menu Profiles Required profile Change Settings Warning Tone Vibrator From My Phone menu Profiles required profile Change Settings Vibrator (Select) (Menu) (Select) (On/off) (Select)
Brightness From My Phone menu Profiles required profile Change Settings Brightness Medium, High, Maximum or Low Sound Setting Changing the Volume ... From My Phone menu Sounds Volume Adjust the volume level Changing the Ring Tone ... You can change Alert Type: - Ring &...
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Setting Key Tone... From My Phone menu Sounds Key Tone Setting Warning Tone... From My Phone menu Sounds Warning Tone Changing Alert Type ... When required, the phone can be set up to vibrate or/and ring From My Phone menu when a call is received.
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Composing a Melody... From My Phone menu Sounds (Select) Melody Composer (Select) required MyMusic (Menu) Edit (Select) required track (Menu) 6 Compose your melody - See the notes chart below > Save (Select) You can arrange the Tempo and Select Instrument before saving. Using the following table as a reference, enter the notes (from the choice of low, middle and high), rests, and the duration of each, to generate your composition.
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Rename a melody: From My Phone menu Sounds Melody Composer required music 4 Rename 5 Enter a name ➣ To erase a letter, ➣ To erase all letters, press and hold (OK) Set to Ringtone: From My Phone menu Sounds Melody Composer required music 4 Set to Ringtone...
Display Setting Wallpaper... You can change the Idle mode wallpaper displayed. From My Phone menu Display Wallpaper required Wallpaper (On/off) Setting Greeting ... You can create a greeting message each time your From My Phone menu phone is powered on. Display Greeting 3 Enter the Greeting...
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Setting Display Contrast... From My Phone menu Display Contrast Adjust the contrast Setting Brightness ... From My Phone menu Display Brightness required level Setting Colour Themes ... Display colour image can be changed. From My Phone menu Display 2 Colour Themes required colour (Select) (Select)
Changing the Language... It is possible to change the language that the phone uses From My Phone menu for display messages. Language required language User messages Editing User Messages ... There are 10 pre-set common use messages and 5 empty From My Phone menu spaces for you to put your own messages.
Auto Answer Setting Auto Answer... Auto Answer can be set but only functions when the From My Phone menu Personal Handsfree Connector is used. Auto Answer Any Key Answer Setting Any Key Answer ... Calls can be answered by pressing any key (except From My Phone menu Any Key Answer Reset Defaults...
Shortcuts Setting Shortcuts... You can select any of the following options: Browser, From My Phone menu Games, Phone Book, Language, Alert Type, Shortcuts Sounds, Wallpaper, Profiles, required shortcuts Alarm, Calculator, Scheduler, Inbox, Create, Clock Setting and Currency to appear in your shortcuts menu My Phonebook Setting SIM or Mobile Phonebook ...
Games Selecting Games From Games menu required game NOTE: Once the power is turned off, High scores or Best scores goes off. Fillip ... The parts are scattered far and wide and some are stuck Key Operation: in the treetops where (move left), aggressive mosquitoes and &...
Phone Book Menu Structure Phone Book Browse Create Group Settings Memory Status My Numbers Hot Key Dial My Phonebook SIM Phonebook Mobile Phonebook SIM Phonebook Mobile Phonebook Mobile...
Phone Book Storing Storing a Number in SIM ... Phone numbers can be stored in SIM or in your phone. From Phone Book menu In the SIM, you can store or select: Create -Phone number 2 SIM Phonebook -Name 3 Enter Name (Save) ➣...
Viewing Browsing the Phone Book... You can search Phonebook by name. From Phone Book menu Browse > SIM Phonebook or Mobile Phonebook Search the name you wish to browse Options in Phone Book From Phone Book menu Browse > SIM Phonebook or Mobile Phonebook required contact The following options are available by pressing Edit...
Memory Status Viewing Memory Status... Memory status shows how many locations are available From Phone Book menu in the Phone Book. Memory Status My Numbers Setting My Numbers... My Number is a phonebook where you can store your From Phone Book menu numbers.
Hot Key Dial Setting Hot Key Dial ... Phone numbers stored at locations 001 - 009 in the From Phone Book menu Phonebook can be dialled quickly. Hot Key Dial Making a Call by Using Hot Key Dial... From Idle mode 1 Press and hold a digit key (1~9) 2 Press My Phonebook...
Browser Server Setting Before Internet services can be accessed, you need to subscribe to your network operator or Internet The phone’s WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser Service Provider (ISP) to enable the relevant configuration information. Please contact your network enables you to access service provider to ensure that your network settings are correct.
WAP Activating From Browser menu Start Browser (Select) 2 Please follow to the instructions on the display. ➣ While browsing a homepage, press menus. ➣ To end Browser, press and hold Home Jump to the homepage which is set in Settings Bookmarks Select one from your setting bookmarks and jump Save Items...
Bookmarks Setting Bookmark ... Once you mark on your favourite page, you can Entering URL from Browser menu: quickly jump to the page. From Browser menu Bookmarks required empty Bookmark Edit 4 Enter Title and URL Setting Bookmark from Homepage: >...
Key Guard Setting Key Guard ... The Key Guard function is used to prevent any keys from From Key Guard menu being accidentally pressed e.g. when the phone is being (Yes) or carried. ➣ When Key Guard is enabled, ➣ Emergency calls still can be made. ➣...
Messages Menu Structure Messages Create Inbox Outbox Archive User Messages Memory Status Options Broadcast Inbox Outbox Message Centre Protocol Lifetime Delivery Report Broadcast Read Messages Topic Languages Auto Display...
Messages Setting the Message Centre Number... It is possible to receive, display, edit and/or send text From Messages menu messages of up to 1520 characters in ten messages Options > Message Centre (Dependent upon the language being used), to any 2 Enter message centre number in international dial format network that has a roaming (see “International Dialling”...
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When you create a text, these options are available by Send Save Save and Send Picture & Sound User Messages Editing User Messages ... From Messages menu User Messages required message 3 Edit the message Save or Save and Send NOTE: If the text is wider than the screen display, the text will scroll.
Reading a Received Message ... When a Short Text Message is received, the message From Messages menu indicator will flash on the display, with an audible tone. Inbox required message is flashed when an unread message is stored in Inbox. When unread messages are ➢...
Viewing Message Lists in Outbox... To view message lists which are stored in SIM. ➢ Outbox: The transmitted message does stored to Outbox in Messages. From Message menu Outbox required message When reading a message, the following options are available by Delete Edit Send...
Viewing Message Lists in Archive ... To view message lists which are stored in Archive. ➢Inbox: When the message received in Inbox of Messages is preserved, stored is done to Inbox in Archive. ➢Outbox: When the message transmitted in Outbox of Messages is preserved, stored is done to Outbox in Archive.
Viewing Memory Status... Memory status shows how many locations are left to From Messages menu store messages in the Inbox. Memory Status Options Setting Options ... From Messages menu Options The following options are available: Message Centre Protocol Lifetime Delivery Report (Select) (Select) Edit Message Centre number...
Broadcast Setting Broadcast... You can receive your favourite information regularly from From Messages menu your service provider. You need to specify the Broadcast “topic(s)” of information and the language that you wish to Broadcast receive as broadcasts and tick the “Broadcast” on before you can receive them.
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Setting Language... From Messages menu Broadcast Languages required Language 4 To continue to add languages; Insert To complete adding language; Add to End Viewing Broadcast... From Messages menu Broadcast > Read Messages 2 To scroll to the available topics NOTE: This function will depend on your Network Service Operator. (Select) (Select) (Select)
Auto Display Setting Auto Display... In idle mode, the latest Info Message is displayed on your From Messages menu phone automatically. Broadcast Auto Display (Select) (On/off)
Text Entry You can use alphanumeric characters to enter details into the Phonebook, to create text, etc. ® (T9Abc, T9ABC, T9abc) (Input language: English) Punctuation 1 Punctuation 2 A B C (a b c) & D E F (d e f) G H I (g h i) J K L...
Shift mode Shift mode change... Shift mode changes by pressing (within 1 sec) Multi tap Tegic Abc -> ABC -> abc T9Abc -> T9ABC -> T9abc If Input mode is changed, Shift mode is initialised. Auto capital change... Auto capital effects Abc or T9 Abc.
Example of Typing in T9 Mode To type a new message, follow these steps: 1.At the beginning of a new message press and hold 2.Press to change letter case, if necessary %%(( 3.Press "Call" is displayed. Notice that the displayed words change as you type, always type to the end of the word before editing. ®...
Phone Option Menu Structure Phone Menu Call Service Call Divert Security Network CSD Setting Time/Charges Call Waiting Withhold ID Caller’s ID Charge Settings Line All Voice Calls Not Reachable No Reply Busy Status Check Cancel All Call Bar Codes Fixed Dial SIM Lock Auto Network New Network...
Phone Option Call Service Viewing Time/Charges ... The duration of the Last Call and All Voice Call will be From Phone Option menu displayed. When the Max Cost is on, the remaining Call Service > Time/Charges units will be displayed. required service Last Call, All Voice Calls or Cost Left Last Call All Voice Call...
Withhold ID /Caller’s ID ... Withhold ID allows you to prevent showing your name From Phone Option menu or/and number to your calling party. Caller’s ID allows to Call Service display Caller’s name or/and 2 Withhold ID or Caller’s ID number on your display.
Setting the Maximum Cost: This function allows you to pre -set the maximum cost of From Phone Option menu calls allowed. Call Service > Charge Settings Max Cost ➣ urrent setting is displayed. (Edit) > Enter PIN2 code (Set) > 5 Enter Credit Limit >...
Call Divert Setting Call Divert... Voice call can be diverted using different circumstances From Phone Option menu and to different numbers. For example you may wish Call Divert voice calls to be diverted to the circumstances to initiate the divert voicemail box when the phone is switched off.
Security Setting Call Bar ... Call Barring restricts certain outgoing and/or incoming From Phone Option menu calls using a password Security > Call Bar supplied by your service provider. When updating/ required setting from the menus showing below checking the status of Call Bar the phone must be registered (Select) with a network.
Codes Change Phonecode... The PIN protects your SIM against unauthorised use. If From Phone Option menu you enable the PIN, every time the phone is switched on Security > Codes you will be prompted to enter Change Phonecode the PIN. The PIN2 controls security for 3 Enter New Phonecode the Fixed Dial Store, Call...
Setting Fixed Dial... Fixed Dial is a part of the Phonebook, but with added From Phone Option menu security. Only numbers that are in the Fixed Dial Store Security may be dialled. Fixed Dial 3 Enter PIN2 code ➢ Any manually dialled phone numbers must be the same as the numbers in the Fixed Dial Store. ➢...
Network Network setting ... Manually select a network that is available in your current From Phone Option menu location. Network required option Auto Network New Network Network List Band Select CSD Setting Connection Setting ... You need to complete CSD setting before setting your You can set CSD setting when connecting to network.
Applications Games From Applications menu Games required game ➣ Please refer to “Games” on page 31. SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) This function is SIM dependent. (Select) (Select).
Scheduler Editing Scheduler ... The Scheduler can be used to register reminders for From Applications menu personal events as well as planning holiday periods. Scheduler Set clock first. In the Scheduler, you can to select Week or Month format. store: Use numerical keys 2, 8, 4, 6 to move the cursor -Type (Memo or Meeting) -Description...
Clock Time Zone Setting ... Before setting Time & Date, set Time Zone of your region or the city which has same From Applications menu time zone as your region. Clock > Clock Setting > Time Zone When travelling abroad, your home time can be changed to required region your destination time.
Date Format/Time Format ... Display format for time and date can be selected. From Applications menu Clock > Clock Setting > Date Format or Time Format required format Alarm Setting ... From Applications menu Clock > Alarm (Set) > Enter the digits for the time (24 hour clock) chose the repeat format from Repeat Daily, Once or Disabled 4 “Alarm Time Has Been Updated!”...
Power Off Time ... The phone can be set to turn itself off automatically at a From Applications menu specified time using the Power Off feature. The Clock > Power Off Time procedure for setting/ adjusting the Power Off 2 Enter the digits for the time (24 hour clock) automatically is similar to the chose the repeat format from Repeat Daily, Once or Disabled setting of Alarm.
Currency Setting the currency value ... The currency convertor enables you to convert from/to From Applications menu a home currency using a conversion rate that you enter. Currency Rate Setting 3 On the right side of the screen, enter your home currency rate to the currency which you want to convert with (Save) Rate Computing ...
Sound Folder Setting RingTone: You can find lists of predefined sound and From Applications menu downloaded sound in the Sound Folder Sound Folder. You can play the sound and set one as your Predefined or Downloaded Ringtone. required sound ➣ To see the information of the selected RingTone, ➣...
Picture Folder Setting Wallpaper: You can find lists of predefined pictures and From Applications menu downloaded pictures in both Picture Folder Wallpaper folder and Caller ID folder. You can view those Predefined or Downloaded pictures, and also set one of them for the idle screen.
Records Calling for the Last Dialled/Answered/Unanswered number ... If Caller Identification is known, caller’s phone From Records menu number, for an answered call will be stored in the Choose one menu from Last Dialled, Answered or Unanswered Answered menu and an (Select) unanswered call will be stored in the Unanswered menu.
Troubleshootings Should any problem persist contact your dealer. Problem Cause Phone will not switch on. Extremely short battery life for a The network you are using and the condition new battery. of the battery can affect battery life. Short battery life for an old The battery has worn out.
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Problem Cause Calls cannot be made from Fixed Dial Store. The phone is not switched on. Incoming calls are barred. Calls cannot be received. The phone is not registered to a network. Emergency calls cannot be made. You are not in a GSM coverage area. The phone is locked.
Glossary of Terms CSD means one of communication methods of the data communication service. (It is abbreviation of Circuit Switched Data) DTMF Tones Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with computerised phone systems, voice mailboxes etc. EMS is one of the mail systems which use the cellular phone, and service by which data of e-mail of the text etc.
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SMS is service to which a very short character message can be transmitted and be received by the cellular phone. (It is abbreviation of Short Message Service) 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. Wireless Application Protocol.
Personal Settings Item Provisioning Information Setting No 1 IP Port Home page Gateway IP Port (Secure / Non-Secure) Data connections Circuit Switched (GSM) Name Account Password Call type Phone no Idle timer CSD Setting Provisioning Provisioning Information Information Setting No 2 Setting No 3 Provisioning Provisioning...
Index Access to Shortcuts ... 29 Activating a profile ... 19 Alarm Setting ... 68 Answering Calls ... 14 Any Key Answer ... 28 Applications ... 65 Auto Answer ... 28 Auto capital change... 53 Auto Display ... 51 Back to the menu display ... 8 Brightness ...
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Entering to the Menu Display ...8 Erasing Records ... 74 Fillip ...31 Fitting, and Removing the Battery ... 4 Fitting, and Removing the SIM ... 4 Games... 65,31 Getting Started ...4 Glossary of Terms ... 77 GSM ... 77 Hot Key Dial...36 Important Information ...1 In-Call Options ...15 Incoming Call While in a Call...17...
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Phone Option ... 56 Phonebook Dialling ... 12 Picture Folder ... 72 PIN ... 77 PIN2 ... 77 Power Off Time ... 69 Profile Setting ... 19 PUK/PUK2 ... 77 Rate Computing ... 70 Reading a Received Message ... 45 Recent Number Dialling ...
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SIM ...78 SMS ...43 Sound Folder ... 71 Sound Setting ...21 Specifications ...79 Standard Dialling ...12 Starting Games ...31 Status Icons ... 7 Storing ...33 Storing a Number in Mobile Phonebook ... 33 Storing a Number in SIM ...33 Symbols Used in the Manual...8 Tegic...53 T9 Text Input ...