Quick Reference This Quick Reference guide is intended to enable the user to utilize the most basic features of the phone instantly without having to search through the extra details which are incorporated into this manual. Power On/Off Press and hold E Enter Pin Code Use the keypad to enter the PIN supplied by your Service...
Accessories EB-CDD95 Car Charger Top up your battery in your vehicle by attaching this accessory to your phone and to the cigarette lighter socket EB-HFD95Z Handsfree Car Kit Drive safely-install a Handsfree car kit and remove the need to hold your phone while driving.
PC, allowing data communication between them. Identify a Genuine Panasonic Accessory Panasonic produces some of the most advanced mobile phones available. So, as you’d expect from this class leader, the range of accessories are second to none. Most genuine Panasonic accessories will have a label showing an “EB-XX00”...
Further Information Contact: Main Kit Contents: The GD96 Digital Cellular Telephone Main Kit will contain the following items: Digital Cellular Telephone (EB-GD96) Ni-MH Battery (EB-BSD96) Travel Charger (EB-CAD95UK) Printed Material (GD96DPK10) Data Cable (EB-RSD95/EB-RSD96) Data Connection Software CD(RSD96CD) Panasonic UK,...
Getting Started 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”...
Fitting the Battery Locate the lugs in the top of the battery into the rear of the phone (1). Using light pressure, push the bottom of the battery into place until it locks into position (2). Removing the Battery Push the battery release latch down (1).
Getting Started When charging is complete turn off the mains power supply and disconnect the charger from the phone. See “Disconnecting the Travel Charger” below. Disconnecting the Travel Charger Turn off the mains power supply and disconnect the charger. Squeeze together the two buttons on the plug of the charger (1) and while maintaining pressure extract the plug from the base of the phone (2).
Getting to Know Your Phone Location of Controls Earphone/Microphone Socket External Connector Navigation key - moving up/down/left/right navigates through the options in the Main Display area. Pressing this key activates the function currently displayed in the Main Option area Cancel key - this key is mainly used to cancel the current operation and return to the previous menu level.
Display Icons Main Display Status Icons Information Area Status Icons The status icons are displayed according to the currently activated functions. The Antenna, Signal and Battery icons are always displayed when the handset is switched on and connected to a network.
indicates the received GPRS signal strength: \ - weak signal, T - strong signal indicates the battery level: H - full, G (flashing) - low battery Information Icons are used to indicate the current top level menu, the sub-menu number, text entry mode, Phonebook source, Phonebook location number, or the alarm set icon depending on the current mode of operation.
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In detail: Press the Navigation key (Q) to enter the menu system Use db to highlight the Personalise menu Press Q to enter the menu Use a three times to highlight the Display Setting menu Press Q to enter the menu Use a twice to highlight the Backlight Colour menu Press Q to enter the menu Use ab to select desired screen colour and press Q...
Basic Operation Switching the Phone On/Off To switch the phone on or off. Press and hold E to switch power on A greeting will be displayed and then the phone will go into Idle mode. Press and hold E to switch power off 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...
Emergency Calls To make an emergency call the antenna symbol (S) must be present. Enter 112 D or if no SIM is fitted to the phone press Automatic Redial When a call is unsuccessful you may want the phone to redial the number again automatically.
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. Note: Caller Identification may not always be available. Earpiece Volume Control The volume level may be adjusted during a call: Use a to decrease the volume Use b to increase the volume Volume control for Personal Handsfree accessory is adjusted in the...
Using the PIN The PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM against unauthorized use. If you enable the PIN, every time the phone is turned on you will be prompted to enter the PIN. The PIN2 controls security for the Fixed Dial Store, Call Charge metering and Barred Dial.
Phonebook 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 dependent). 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.
You can choose not to enter a location number and the entry will be placed in the next available location. Simply press Q when displayed. Overwrite Protection If a location is occupied you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to overwrite the current information.
Speed Dial a Number Stored in SIM Phonebook Enter location number – leading zeros may be left out Press # Press D Editing Phonebook Entries You can Detail, View, Recall, Edit, Delete or Create in the Phonebook. To access any of these functions you follow the same procedure.
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.
Press Q Use e to select the ring tone that you wish to use for this profile and press Q Use e to select the picture and press Q Use e to select the backlight colour and press Q Hot Key Phone Numbers It is possible to dial phone numbers from the Phonebook or Service Dial part of Phonebook very quickly.
Review the Phonebook The Review function in the Phonebook menu shows how many locations are available in the Phonebook. From Idle mode press Q, select Phonebook > Review and press Q Use e to select SIM Phonebook or MobilePhonebook and press Q A summary of the selected Phonebook will be displayed.
Personalising Your Phone Add a Start-up Greeting A personalised greeting can be programmed for when the phone is switched on. From Idle mode press Q, select Personalise > Display Setting > Greeting and press Q Use the text entry facility to add your greeting and press Q twice - see “Text Entry”...
Recording a Voice Ringer From Idle mode press Q, select Personalise > Tones > Voice Ringer and press Q Use e to select the appropriate voice ringer to be changed and press Q Press Q and start speaking into the microphone to record your voice.
press rest * (duration) # (duration) Editing your Melody Once the melody has been saved the following operations can be used for re-editing purposes: Press B 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 From Idle mode press Q, select Personalise >...
Download Melody Melodies may be downloaded to the phone via short text messages. http://www.panasonicmobile.co.uk/support/ringtones Downloaded melodies overwrite pre-defined ring tone numbers 16-20. When a message has been received containing a melody: Press Q to acknowledge receipt of the melody Use e to select the ring tone number to overwrite and press Q twice The melody is now stored and can be selected as a pre-defined ring tone.
Voice Dial Entry Setup This function allows you to recall and dial numbers from your Phonebook using voice commands. From Idle mode press Q, select Personalise > Voice Command > Voice Dial and press Q Press Q to add a new Voice Dial entry to the list Browse through the Phonebook to select an entry which you wish to attribute a voice command to, and press Q twice Note: Each recording is short in length, so be prepared to speak...
Editing the Voice Dial Entries You can add to, play or delete any of the Voice Dial entries. With a Voice Dial entry displayed: Press Q and use e to select Add, Play or Delete and press Q to select the desired option To add a new Voice Dial entry Play To listen to the recording of a Voice Dial entry...
Phone Security The phone features a number of security functions that protect against unauthorized use, and enable you to restrict access to certain features - see “Using the PIN” page 11. 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.
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 your 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, fax and data calls.
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“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.
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 60. Initially Setting the Home Time From Idle mode press Q, select Applications >...
Setting the Clock for Summer Time From Idle mode press Q, select Applications > Clock Function > Clock Set > Home > Summer Time Press Q to set Summer Time On or Off Setting the Alarm If you have not already set the clock, you will be prompted to do so prior to setting the alarm.
Adjusting the Alarm Time From Idle mode press Q, select Applications > Clock Function > Alarm Set and press Q Use e to select the alarm to be adjusted and press Q Press and hold B to remove the current alarm time Enter the digits for the time and press Q Use e to select the frequency of the alarm and press Q Use e to select the ring type and press Q...
If you use g to select another arithmetic operation to perform, an intermediate calculation will be performed and the result displayed on the upper line Press Q to complete the calculation when main option area Note: Press and hold 1 to add a decimal point. Currency Convertor The currency convertor enables you to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion rate that you enter.
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 the Phone for 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).
The default setting for delivery confirmation can be enabled/disabled using the Report parameter in the Short Message > Parameters menu. Receiving 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.
Creating a User Defined Message It is possible to create a user defined message which, once generated, can be used as any other pre-defined message. From Idle mode press Q, select Messages > Short Message > User Defined Msg and press Q Edit the message as required and press Q twice The user defined message is displayed at the top of the list of pre-defined messages for selection.
Received Any - will overwrite the oldest message even though it may not have been read. 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 the Lifetime expires. Message Centre Allows the Message Centre phone number to be edited - see “Setting the Phone for Text Messages”...
Enabling/Disabling Broadcasts From Idle mode press Q, select Messages > Short Message > Broadcasts and press Q Select Receive and press Q Once enabled, following the same procedure will disable broadcasts. Message List This is a store for the last received broadcast messages. Messages can be deleted from here.
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 Answered and an unanswered call will be stored in Unanswered. If Caller Identification is not available then calls will still be stored but will have the date and time attributed to them.
Call Duration From Idle mode press Q, select Phone Menu > Call Service > Calls and press Q Note: The Calls function is SIM dependent. If the SIM does not support this function then items under Calls menu will be found directly under Call Service menu.
Setting the Maximum Unit Level This function is SIM dependent From Idle mode press Q, select Phone Menu > Call Service > Service Charges > Max Cost and press Q Press Q twice to edit the values At this point you will be asked to enter your PIN2 or lock code then press Q.
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. From Idle mode press Q, select Phone Menu >...
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.
Call Transfer With two calls connected, Call Transfer enables you to connect them together ending your connection, leaving the other parties to talk together without you. When you have two calls: Press Q Use e to select Trans. and press Q The two calls will be connected to each other and your call will be ended.
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Splitting a Multi-party You can select an individual from the Multi-party and remove their connection. This enables you to talk privately without the participation of the rest of the Multi-party. During a Multi-party call: Press Q Use e to select Option and press Q Use e to select a caller in the Multi-party Press Q Use e to select Split and press Q...
Changing to a New Network When not in your home Country / Region, you may use a network that you do not directly subscribe 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.
The Scheduler can be used to register reminders for personal events as well as planning holiday periods. A maximum of 100 reminders can be set, each of up to 96 characters long. 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.
Deleting Reminders From Idle mode press Q, select Schedule and press Q Use g to select the required date of the reminder and press Use e to select the reminder to be deleted and press Q Use e to select Delete press Q twice Setting a Holiday Reminder From Idle mode press Q, select Schedule and press Q Use the Navigation key (g) to select the day of your holiday...
Jump to Future Date From Idle mode press Q, select Schedule and press Q Press Q Use e to select Jump press Q Press and hold B to remove the current date Using 0 - 9 enter the date (using chosen date format) to which you want to ‘jump’...
Mogular The object of the game is to hit a character as it appears from a hole, scoring points for each hit. The holes relate directly to the layout of the keypad (0 – 9, * and #). By pressing the appropriate key the character will be hit.
15 Puzzle A puzzle containing numbered blocks (1 – 15) that, when scrambled, have to be rearranged into numeric order. There is no time limit, but the target is get the LOWEST score possible. Play the Game From Idle mode press Q, select Games > 15 Puzzle and press Q Press 0 to scramble the numbers in the grid Use g to move the numbered blocks around the grid...
WAP Browser The phone’s WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser enables you to access Internet services supported by the network, such as news, weather reports, sport etc. Server Settings Before you can access Internet services, your SIM must be data enabled and the relevant configuration information, entered into the phone.
Switching between Circuit Switch and GPRS From Idle mode press Q > Browser > Browser Setting Use e to select a server and press Q Select Edit and press Q Select Bearer Type, press Q and use e to select Circuit Switch or Packet (GPRS) and press Q Note: When using GPRS it is possible to remain passively connected to a server, indefinitely.
The Browser Menu The Browser also contains its own menu which is applicable when content is currently being displayed (either on-line or off-line). The Browser menu is accessed by pressing A when displayed at the bottom left of the display. This menu is used as follows: Home Deck Displays the Home URL content as defined by the...
Press and hold B to remove the bookmark name, then re-type the name required and press Q twice Deleting Bookmarks With content displayed press A Use e to select Bookmark then press Q Use e to select the relevant bookmark from the list, and press Use e to select Delete and press Q twice Deactivating the Browser The Browser can be deactivated as follows:...
Last Status If an error should occur when using the Browser, use this function to inform the network operator of the last status that occurred with the phone to assist with a diagnosis of the problem. From Idle mode press Q, select Browser > Last Status and press Q...
Internet E-mail The E-mail function will send and receive Internet e-mail messages to the mail server of an Internet Service Provider that supports POP3/SMTP protocols. E-mail Setup Before you can send and receive e-mail messages, your SIM must be data enabled and a contract must be set up with an Internet Service Provider and the relevant configuration information, supplied by the provider, entered into the phone.
Create a New Message From Idle mode press Q, select Messages > E-mail and press Q Use e to select Create and press Q Enter the relevant details in the To, CC, Subject and Message fields, using g to navigate between them and press Q to select each in turn Press Q, use e to select Phonebook Entry press Q Use e to select required address and press Q twice...
Read Messages From Idle mode press Q, select Messages > E-mail > Inbox and press Q The header fields of the most recent messages will be displayed. Use e to scroll through previous message headers and press Q. Use e to select View and press Q to read the current message, using e to scroll through the message.
Store an Address An e-mail address can be stored in the Mobile Phonebook - see “Store a Number” page 12 Add a Signature This Signature function enables a pre-defined signature to be added to your outgoing e-mails. Once the signature has been setup, each time a new e-mail is created it will have the signature automatically inserted.
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: Press Q Use e to select H’free and press Q During a Handsfree call:...
Play Back a Voice Memo From Idle mode press Q, select Applications > Voice Memo Play > Playback and press Q To stop playing, press Q twice The Note Pad function is available during playback - see “Note Pad” page 60. Volume Control During Playback While playing back: Use e to adjust the volume of the voice memo...
When the call is successful DTMF tones will be sent after 3 seconds or when D is pressed. If the DTMF tones are unsuccessful then the destination of your call may require that the length of the tones be increased. From Idle mode press Q, select Personalise >...
Enabling Auto Adjustment From Idle mode press Q, select Applications > Clock Function > Clock Set > Second > Auto Adjustment > Auto Adjustment and press Q Repeat to disable Auto Adjustment. Setting Manual Adjustment From Idle mode press Q, select Applications > Clock Function >...
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. ® Alternatives Punctuation .@/:;*#+-”,!¡?¿_()[]{}’&%\^~|<>=_£$¥¤§...
® 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;...
Menu Structure From Idle mode pressing Q will display a menu of phone features. To select a feature press g so that icon of the feature that you require is highlighted then press Q. To exit the current menu and return to the previous level press B. To exit completely out of the menu structure, press and hold B, or E (except during a call).
Trouble Shooting Should any problem persist contact your dealer. Problem Cause Phone will not switch on The network you Extremely short are using and the battery life for a condition of the new battery battery can affect battery life Short battery The battery has life for an old worn out...
The phone is not switched on Incoming calls Calls cannot be are barred received The phone is not registered to a network Emergency You are not in a calls cannot be GSM coverage made area The phone is Phone numbers locked cannot be Phone number...
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The SIM has failed one or more of the SIM SIM Invalid personalisation checks - contact your Service Provider The selected feature is either not supported by Function the SIM or is not available with the current Unavailable subscription - contact your Service Provider The PIN2 is blocked permanently because the PIN2 wrong PUK2 has been entered ten times,...
Important Information We, Matsushita Communication Industrial UK Ltd., declare, that the EB-GD96 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 www.panasonicmobile.co.uk/support Safety Considerations The following information should be read and understood as it...
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– this does not affect your statutory rights. This Panasonic mobile phone is designed, manufactured and tested to ensure that it complies with the specifications covering RF exposure guidelines applicable at the time of manufacture, in accordance with EU, USA FCC, and Australian ACA regulations;...
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.
Glossary of Terms Access point name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required service. Challenge Handshake Authentication protocol. A CHAP security feature for the GPRS network. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to DTMF Tones communicate with computerized phone systems, voice mailboxes etc.
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The ability to use your phone on networks other Roaming than your Home network. Service The organization responsible for providing access Provider to the GSM network. Subscriber Identity Module. A small smart-card which stores unique subscriber and user-entered information such as Phonebook and Short Messages.
Specifications Phone Type Temperature range Charging Storage Phone (Including Battery) Weight Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Supply Voltage Standby Time - Idle Mode (h) Talk Time (h) Charge Time (h) Note: Charge time will be longer when the phone is turned on. Battery life is affected by the network you are using and the condition of the battery.
• If the problem is due to coverage, reception or billing, please contact your air time retailer or service provider whose number can be found from your monthly invoice. • If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the Panasonic Helpline on 08705 159159. Before you telephone have the following information to hand:...
Write your mobile telephone number and lock code here: Telephone number: Lock code: Your Panasonic GSM mobile telephone has a warranty for 12 months from date of purchase. If you feel your phone is faulty and your service provider or air time retailer cannot resolve the problem,...
Panasonic GSM European Service Guarantee Conditions Dear Customer, Thank you for buying this Panasonic digital cellular telephone. The Panasonic GSM European Service Guarantee only applies while traveling in countries other than where the product was purchased. Your local guarantee is applicable in all other cases. If your Panasonic GSM telephone requires service while abroad, please contact the local service company shown on this document.
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Panasonic Service Center Hannover COM Elektronik Service GmbH Vahrenwalder Straße 311 30179 Hannover Tel. +49 (0)511/ 37 27 91 Panasonic Service Center Magdeburg SERKO GmbH Ebendorfer Chaussee 47 39128 Magdeburg Tel. +49 (0)391/ 289 90 69 Panasonic Service Center Düsseldorf VTH GmbH Kölner Straße 147...
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Per i Centri Assisitenza in Italia Servizio Clienti Tel. +39 02/ 67072556 Panasonic España, S.A. Servicio de Atención a Usuarios: Tel: 902 15 30 60 For nærmeste servicecenter ring Panasonic Danmark Tel. +45 43 20 08 50 Firmor i Sverige Komrep Rosenlundsgatan 4 411 20 Göteborg...
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PAPELACO, S.A. Rua Cidade de Santos, 31R/C 9000 FUNCHAL MADEIRA Tel. +351 91 231523 PAPELACO, S.A. Rua do Outeiro, Lote 25 - Gemunde 4470 MAIA PORTO Tel. +351 2 944 0354/9 PAPELACO, S.A. Rua Major Leopoldo da Silva, Lote 3 3500 VISEU Tel.
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EU/EEA-Wide Guarantee: Conditions applicable in any country other than the country of original purchase. When the purchaser finds the appliance to be defective, he should promptly contact the proper sales company or national distributor in the EU/EEA country where this guarantee is claimed, as indicated in the “Product Service Guide”...
Personal Record E-mail Settings Use the table below to record your E-mail settings. The list may vary depending on the Internet Service Provider. Item Hint Profile Name Service Provider Name Mail Account Your E-mail Address Domain Name or IP SMTP Server Address Domain Name or IP POP3 Server...
WAP Settings Use the table below to record your GPRS/GSM WAP settings. Provisioning Information Item Name Home URL Security Non secure / Secure (Delete One) Bearer Type Circuit Switched (GSM) Circuit Type Digital Dial Analogue Dial User Name Password Gateway IP Linger time Packet Switched (GPRS) Access Point...