Panasonic digital cellular phone operating instructions (129 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic EB-X100
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Operating Instructions Part 1 Digital Cellular Phone Mobile Phone Mobile Phone Before operating this handset, please read these instructions (parts 1 and 2) completely. Charge battery before operation.
Contents Appearance... 1 Part Names ...1 Keys and Symbols ...2 Icons ...3 Getting Started ... 4 Battery and SIM ...4 Basic Operation... 7 Switching On/Off ...7 Mobile lock On/Off ...8 Making a Call ...9 Incoming call ...12 In-call operations...13 Text Entry...20 Exploring the Menus...
Keys and Symbols Keys Centre key: Press in the centre of the Navigation key to select or enter the menu options. < In idle screen: Press to enter the main menu. Press and hold to enter the Mobile lock menu. Navigation key: Move the cursor in each directions.
Icons Status Icons The status icons are displayed depending on the currently activated functions. Idle screen Left soft key selection area – – – Indicates Battery level Green On non-home network – Roaming ( Received new messages Media Folder is full Alarms are set Call diverts are enabled Voicemail is enabled...
Getting Started Battery and SIM Before opening the battery cover, ensure that the phone is switched off and the charger is disconnected from the phone. Battery Removing the battery 1. Press the tab on the bottom edge of the cover (N) 2.
Charging the battery It is recommended to charge the battery for a minimum of 4 hours before the first use. Ensure the battery is correctly in place before connecting the charger. Connecting the plug 1. Insert the plug arrow side up 2.
Attaching the SIM 1. Remove the battery cover and the battery (see “Removing the battery” on page 4) 2. Insert the SIM into the SIM holder 3. Replace the battery and the battery cover Note: Ensure the gold contacts on the SIM and the phone body are facing each other.
Basic Operation Switching On/Off Switching On 1. Press and hold D (Power/End) for 2 to 3 seconds 2. The start-up animation will start 3. Customisable Greeting will be displayed for 2 seconds (see “Greeting” on page 28) 4. The display will remain in idle screen Switching Off Press and hold D (Power/End) for 2 to 3 seconds Basic Operation...
Mobile lock On/Off You can lock your phone to avoid accidental or intentional misuse of it. Key guard Key guard is used to prevent any keys from being accidentally pressed. In idle screen 1. Press and hold < (Menu) 2. Press < (On) 3.
Making a Call Before making a call, ensure that the phone is switched on, the signal strength meter shows network coverage is available in the current area, and the battery has sufficient charge. While on a call, the duration will be displayed and auto-reset every 4 hours. Entering numbers You need to have the area code and the phone number before you call.
Recent calls Making a call from Recent calls list You can select phone numbers from Last call, Answered call or Unanswered call. There can be stored up to 50 recent numbers each in the Last call and the Answered call lists, and up to 20 in the Unanswered call list.
International calls You need to have the destination country/region code, area code and the phone number before you make an international call. In idle screen 1. Press and hold # until “+” is displayed 2. Enter the country/region code with # – , 3.
Service dial Your Service Provider may have programmed some special phone numbers into your SIM. You may not modify these numbers. In idle screen 1. Press 1 or 5 to display Contacts list 2. 4 move to the required Service dial number From idle screen 1.
Rejecting While the phone is ringing, press D (Power/End) to reject the call. The number of the unanswered calls will be displayed. Press < (View) to see unanswered call information. Auto answer If Auto Answer is enabled, and the Personal Handsfree kit is connected, calls can be answered without pressing any keys.
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Messages While on a call, you can send an SMS message as well as create or check an SMS or MMS message. While on a call 1. Press < (Menu) 2. 4 move to Messages 3. Press < (Select) (see “Messages” on page 67) Handsfree If Handsfree is activated, you can use the phone handsfree access to the phone without putting the earpiece to the ear.
Call waiting If Call waiting is on, you can receive another call or you can make a Multi-party call. Hold and answer You can place a current connection on hold and answer a new call. While on a call 1. You hear an incoming call and the Caller’s ID is displayed 2.
Rejecting a new call You can reject a new call while you are on a call. While on a call 1. You hear an incoming call and the Caller’s ID is displayed 2. Press @ (Reject) Second call You can make another call while on a call.
Swapping call You can swap between 2 connections. While on the second call 1. Press @ (Resume) 2. The second call will be placed on hold and you will be returned to the first call 3. Press @ (Hold) 4. The first call will be placed on hold and you will be returned to the second call Ending one connection...
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Multi-party call (Conference) You can have up to 5 calls on a Multi-party call. You cannot have more than one Multi-party call at a time. Making a Multi-party call While on 2 calls, with 1 call is on hold 1. Press < (Menu) 2.
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Ending a call in a Multi- party call You can end a call in a Multi-party call one by one. While on a Multi-party call 1. Press < (Menu) 2. 4 move to Hang up 3. Press < (Select) 4. 4 move to the required phone number 5.
Text Entry You can use alphanumeric characters to enter text. Press the appropriate key several times until a required character is displayed. If you need to use the same key for different characters, enter the first character and wait 1 second. To enter text, you can press and hold # –...
Text mode You can change the text entry mode by pressing A ( Press " once as a Shift key. The next entered character will be a capital letter. Press " twice as a Caps Lock key. You can enter all capitals. Normal Shift Caps Lock...
Profiles You can switch between 4 different profiles, each with a distinct combination of Volume, Ringtone, Message tone, Key tone, Warning tone and Alerts. From My Phone menu Press < (Select) The following profiles are available: Normal Suitable for everyday settings Ringtone for formal occasions Quiet (Press and hold ! see “Hash key”...
Returning to the default setting From Profiles menu 1. 4 move to the required profile 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to Defaults 4. Press < (Select) Renaming a Profile From Profiles menu 1. 4 move to the required profile except Normal 2.
Ringtone You can select a Ringtone from the preinstalled selection or from My Sounds. From Sounds menu 1. 4 move to Ringtone 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to Preinstalled or My Sounds 4. Press < (Select) 5. 4 move to the required sound and sample sound will be played 6.
Warning tone The Warning tone indicates a low battery. From Sounds menu 1. 4 move to Warning tone 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to On or Off 4. Press < (Select) Alerts You can set the phone how the Alerts indicates. From Sounds menu 1.
Display Wallpaper You can change the Wallpaper by selecting a preinstalled image or from My Pictures. From Display menu 1. Press < (Select) 2. 4 move to Preinstalled or My Pictures 3. Press < (Select) 4. 4 move to the required image as wallpaper 5.
Operator notice Operator notice is a feature which reminds you of how to operate selected features after you leave the display idle for few minutes. From Display menu 1. 4 move to Operator notice 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to On or Off 4.
Language You can change the display language of the phone. If you select Automatic, the handset will select the SIM default language ( From My Phone menu 1. 4 move to Language 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to the required language or Automatic 4.
Shortcut key You can assign two selected functions to the Right soft key and activate them by a Short press (press once) or a Long press (press and hold). From My Phone menu 1. 4 move to Shortcut key 2. Press < (Select) 3.
Phone settings You can customise each phone setting. From My Phone menu 1. 4 move to Phone settings 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to the required settings 4. Press < (Select) Call services From Phone settings menu 1. 4 move to Call services 2.
Service charges You can control the cost of calls by setting the limit on the cost of calls and charge units of call time. From Call services menu 1. 4 move to Service charges 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to the required item to set 4.
Call diverts You can divert calls by setting the condition according to the type of calls. From Phone settings menu 1. 4 move to Call diverts 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to the required type of calls or Cancel 4.
Security You can limit access to protect your phone, SIM, calls, information and data. You must enable the PIN before changing the code. Phone lock You can lock your phone, and you will be prompted to enter your unlock code when you switch on the phone with a different SIM inserted.
Changing the Unlock code From Phone lock menu 1. 4 move to Change code 2. Press < (Select) 3. Enter old unlock code 4. Press < (OK) 5. Enter new unlock code 6. Press < (OK) 7. Enter new unlock code to verify 8.
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You can protect your SIM against unauthorised use. Once you enable the PIN, you will be prompted to enter the PIN code each time you switch on the phone. You must enable the PIN before changing the PIN code, and you must enter the PIN code to unable the PIN.
Fixed dial The Fixed dial feature allows you to limit your outgoing calls to a certain set of numbers saved in FDN (Fixed Dial Numbers), which is located in your SIM. When this function is on, only FDN can be dialled, and any attempt to call other numbers will fail.
Contacts Contacts list Create Groups Memory status numbers Voicemail Hot key dial Contacts You can store phone numbers in two locations: the SIM Contacts list and the Phone Contacts list. Note: See “Text Entry” on page 20 for information on entering text. Viewing the Contacts list ...
Contacts list You can browse the SIM Contacts list and the Phone Contacts list individually, or both Contacts list together. Viewing the Contacts list From Contacts menu 1. Press < (Select) 2. 4 move to the required entry Press the numeric key which contains the first letter of the required name Located in Phone Contacts list Located in SIM Contacts list...
Editing the Contacts list From Contacts list menu 1. 4 move to the required entry Press the numeric key which contains the first letter of the required name 2. Press < (Menu) 3. 4 move to Edit 4. Press < (Select) 5.
Sending messages from the Contacts list You can send messages via the Contacts list (see “Messages” on page 67). From Contacts list menu 1. 4 move to the required entry Press the numeric key which contains the first letter of the required name 2.
Create SIM Contacts list: You can store Name, Tel number and Location No. Phone Contacts list: You can store Name, 3 Tel numbers, 2 E-mail addresses, Ringtone type, Group, Hot key dial, Photo, Note and Location No. Creating a new entry From Contacts menu 1.
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From Contacts list menu 1. 4 move to [New entry] 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to SIM or Phone 4. Press < (Select) 5. 4 move to the required item 6. Press < (Edit) 7. Edit the entry item 8.
Groups You can categorise the phone Contacts entries into 10 groups. You can name, select a particular ringtone, and insert a photo as an icon for each group to identify incoming calls. This function is available with Phone Contacts list only. Viewing the Group From Contacts menu 1.
Memory status Memory status shows how many locations are available in each Contacts list. You can copy entries of the SIM Contacts list to the Phone Contacts list and vice versa. From Contacts menu 1. 4 move to Memory status 2.
My numbers You can store and view your information such as your names and phone numbers in your SIM. Viewing My numbers From Contacts menu 1. 4 move to My numbers 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to Line 1 or Line 2 4.
Voicemail You can store the phone number to your Voicemail and make a call to check if you have Voicemail. Viewing Voicemail From Contacts menu 1. 4 move to Voicemail 2. Press < (Select) 3. Press < (Menu) 4. 4 move to View 5.
Hot key dial You can quickly dial the numbers which are assigned to each numeric key $ – , (see “Hot key dial” on page 11). This function is available with Phone Contacts list only. Assigning Hot keys While editing the Contacts list entry 1.
Games Games Games There are two preinstalled games in your phone. Playing a game From Games menu 1. 4 move to the required game 2. Press < (Select) 3. Press < (Select) Viewing Help for a game From Games menu 1.
Wall Breaker Move a board to deflect a ball towards rows of various coloured bricks. Some of the bricks release power up items, such as board extension, ball reduce, gun and more. But be careful: there are some items that works in the opposite way.
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Move Box Arrange all the boxes into designated places. You can only push the boxes and only one at a time. So be careful not to push them into corners. Key operation 1 / % Move up 5 / + Move down 7 / ' Move left...
Browser Starting the Browser Bookmarks Settings You can access Internet services supported by the network, such as news, weather reports and sport ( Starting the Browser From Browser menu 1. Press < (Select) 2. The WAP browser will start to connect to the network To exit the browser, press D.
Using the Browser While browsing the homepage 1. Press A (Menu) or C (Send) 2. 4 move to Browser Menu To exit the browser, select Done Press D (Power/End) or @ ( ) 3. Press < ( Menu Back Return to the previous page. Go To URL Enter URL and jump to the homepage.
Bookmarks Once you store your favourite page or a frequently accessed page as a bookmark, you can jump to the page quickly. This eliminates the need to enter the URL every time. You can also assign hot keys to jump to particular pages. There are 2 types of bookmarks, one is in Browser and the other is off-line Bookmarks.
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Managing Bookmarks in Browser While viewing Bookmarks 1. 4 move to the required bookmark 2. Press A (Menu) 3. 4 move to the required function 4. Press < ( The following functions are available: Details Display and edit the bookmark information. Delete Delete the bookmark.
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Managing Bookmarks in off-line Bookmarks From Browser menu 1. 4 move to Bookmarks 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to the required bookmark 4. Press < (Menu) 5. 4 move to the required function 6. Press < (Select) The following functions are available: Select Jump to the selected bookmark site.
Settings Before accessing the Internet services, you need to set up a subscription with your network operator or Internet Service Provider (ISP) to enable the relevant configuration information. If you have any trouble with your network settings, please contact your network service provider.
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Editing GPRS Connection From Connection menu 1. 4 move to GPRS 2. Press < (Select) 3. Press < (Select) to Edit • Login name, Password, GPRS APN, Authentication Editing CSD Connection From Connection menu 1. 4 move to CSD 2. Press < (Select) 3.
Camera Camera Appearance Preview mode Capture mode Camera Appearance Camera lens Self-portrait mirror Camera Key functions... 61 page 60 Status icons ... 62 Launching the Camera Preview mode ... 62 page 62 Operating the Camera... 63 Options ... 63 page 66...
Key functions Zoom in Zoom out Brightness up Brightness down < Shutter/Options (Capture mode) Options/Save a captured image Exit the camera mode/Delete a captured image Exit to the idle screen Shutter Options Brightness down Function Zoom in Cancel Brightness up Zoom out Camera...
Status icons Preview mode Launching the Camera Preview mode • In idle screen, press • From main menu, press Note: The quality of display images may vary depending on the object or environment. Note: Displayed images may distort when shooting moving objects especially in a fast moving environment.
Operating the Camera Brightness In Preview mode 3 brightness up 7 brightness down Zoom In Preview mode 1 zoom in 5 zoom out Taking a picture In Preview mode Press < (Shutter) to take a picture Note: See “Image size” below for changing the size of images. Options In Preview mode 1.
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Close up mode Close up mode can be used to take pictures at a close range. From options menu 1. 4 move to Close up mode 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to On or Off 4. Press < (Select) Twilight mode Twilight mode can be used to take pictures in low light conditions.
Self timer Self timer automatically takes a picture after a 10 second delay. After pressing the shutter, a series of ringtone will begin. The picture will be taken when you hear the shutter sound. From options menu 1. 4 move to Self timer 2.
Capture mode When you press the shutter, all images are saved in My Pictures (see “My Media” on page 79). You can confirm and control the image before you save it. In Capture mode 1. Press < ( 2. 4 move to the required function 3.
Messages Settings page 67 Create page 71 Inbox and page 72 Outbox Chat page 73 User page 73 messages Cell page 74 Broadcast Your phone has various messaging features, including SMS/EMS and MMS. You need to customise the settings of Messages and Network before you start. SMS/EMS –...
MMS settings Server list You can configure up to 5 server profiles. From Settings menu 1. Press < (Select) 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to the required network 4. Press < (Select) 5. 4 move to Activate or Edit 6.
Other settings for MMS Signature You can set a signature to add to your message. You can select On or Off to add the reply text Reply text to the messages. Receive setting You can select, accept or reject anonymous messages. Auto reception You can select On, Off or Interactive.
Receiving messages When one or more messages arrive, New Message(s)! dialogue and the message indicator ( ) will appear in the screen together with a message tone (see “Message tone” on page 26). Note: Please be sure to keep enough free memory for new messages. When the phone memory is full, ( display.
Create From Messages menu 1. Press < (Select) 2. 4 move to MMS or SMS/EMS 3. Press < (Select) 4. Enter message (see “Text Entry” on page 20) 5. Press < (Menu) The following functions are available: When you are ready to send a message, select OK. Add slide Add new slide after the last slide.
When you are ready to send a message, you need to edit the following items: Enter receiver’s phone number for SMS/EMS, phone number or email address for MMS. Send carbon copied message to other receivers. Send carbon copied message to other receivers and hide that Bcc: information.
Chat SMS The Chat SMS feature enables you to read sent and received messages on one screen while in the chat mode with another party. From Messages menu 1. 4 move to Chat SMS 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to Start chat To check the history, select History and press <...
Cell Broadcast You can receive your favourite information regularly from your service provider. From Messages menu 1. 4 move to Cell Broadcast 2. Press < (Select) Receiving Cell Broadcast messages From Cell Broadcast menu 1. 4 move to Receive 2. Press < (Select) 3.
Calendar Viewing the Calendar You can organise your calendar to remind you of a personal event, such as a holiday period or birthday. You need to set the clock, day and time before entering anything in the calendar. Viewing the Calendar In idle screen 1.
Creating a reminder On Calendar 1. 0 move to the required date 2. Press < (OK) 3. Set HOUR with # – , 4 to set HOUR 4. 2 move to MINUTE 5. Set MINUTE with # – , 4 to set MINUTE 6.
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Deleting a reminder On Calendar 1. Press A (List) 2. Press A (Del.) 3. Press < (Yes) to delete Press @ (No) not to delete Calendar...
My Media Pictures Animations Sounds You can store your various multimedia files in different types of folders. Note: Changing SIM does not affect the contents of stored data. My Pictures You can store and manage the picture files. Picture files are displayed as thumbnails. Move the cursor with 0.
My Animations You can store and manage the animation files. Animation files are displayed as thumbnails. Move the cursor with 0. From My Media menu 1. 4 move to My Animations 2. Press < (Select) 3. 0 move to the required animation 4.
My Sounds You can store sound files and manage them. From My Media menu 1. 4 move to My Sounds 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to the required sound Sound files are played automatically. 4. Press < (Play) to play again Press A (Menu) 5.
Applications Games Alarms Sound recorder Clock Auto power on Auto power off Calculator Melody composer Your phone contains a number of preinstalled applications. Applications page 83 Setting the Alarms ... 83 page 83 page 84 Time & date ... 84 page 84 Format ...
Games See “Games” on page 50. Alarms You can set 3 sets of alarms to sound or vibrate when the set time is reached. Note: If the phone is switched off at the alarm set time, the phone will switch on automatically and the alarm will sound.
Sound recorder You can record and make a sound file. From Applications menu 1. 4 move to Sound recorder 2. Press < (Select) to start recording 3. Press @ ( ) to stop recording Clock You can set the time and date, and select from various types of clock formats. Time &...
Format From Clock menu 1. 4 move to Format 2. Press < (Select) 3. 4 move to the required format 4. Press < (Select) Auto power on You can set Auto power on and automatically switch on the phone at the set time. Note: Even if the phone is switched off at the set Auto power on time, the phone will switch on automatically.
Auto power off You can set Auto power off and automatically switch off the phone at the set time. From Applications menu 1. 4 move to Auto power off 2. Press < (Select) 3. # – , or 4 to change HOUR setting 4.
Conversion You can convert from/to a home currency using a currency rate. On Calculator 1. Enter a number with # – , (maximum 8 digits) 2. Press A (Menu) 3. 4 move to Conversion 4. Press < (Select) Calculated amount is displayed. Currency rate You can set currency rate to convert to/from a particular currency.
Melody composer You can compose your own melody and store it as a sound file. From Applications menu 1. 4 move to Melody composer 2. Press < (Select) Composing a melody You can play a melody while composing. From Melody composer menu 1.
These applications include: Data Connection Assistant Software The Panasonic Data Connection Assistant Software allows you to connect a laptop or desktop PC to the Internet and other network services via your mobile phone. For further information, please refer to the documentation on the CD- ROM, or to the Panasonic website www.panasonicmobile.com.
Accessory Options Fast Travel Charger Carry a lightweight portable charger wherever you go to ensure you always have the power to talk. Each charger type is only available in the country/region of use. EB-CAX500EU EB-CAX500UK Battery EB-BSX500 Double your talk time by having a spare battery. Accessory...
Personal Handsfree Talk and move while keeping your hands free by using this accessory. Just place the earpiece in your ear and the adaptor in the side of the handset – and talk! Data Cable Use this to connect your phone to a PC so you can transfer data between them.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Problem Phone will not switch The network you are Extremely short using and the condition battery life for a new of the battery can affect battery. battery life. Short battery life for The battery has worn an old battery.
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Problem The phone is locked. Outgoing calls are barred. Calls cannot be made. The phone is not registered to a network. Calls cannot be made from Fixed Dial Store. The phone is not switched on. Incoming calls are Calls cannot be barred.
Important Error Messages The message area is full. Your messages cannot be Capacity full! stored until some of the currently stored messages are deleted. The selected feature is either not supported by the Function SIM or is not available with the current subscription – unavailable contact your Service Provider.
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The network has detected an authentication failure Unregistered SIM because your SIM is not registered with that network – contact your Service Provider. Important Error Messages...
Glossary of Terms Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the required service. Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. A security CHAP feature in the GPRS network. Copies selected text from short text message without Copy removing it from the original message. Circuit Switched Data.
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Personal Identification Number used for SIM security. Supplied by your Service Provider. If the PIN is entered incorrectly 3 times, the PIN will be blocked. Personal Identification Number used to control the Fixed Dial Store and Call Charge metering. Supplied by your PIN2 Service Provider.
Personal Settings Use the table below to record your GSM/GPRS WAP settings. Item WAP setting Primary IP Primary port Secondary IP Secondary port Timer Homepage Connections GPRS Login name Password GPRS APN Authentication Login name Password Phone number Call type Transfer rate Personal Settings Hint...
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Mail settings, MMS ... 69 Main Menu ... 22 Making a call ... 9 Max cost, Service charges ... 33 Melody composer ... 88 Memory Memory status, Contacts list ... 46 My Media ... 81 Message centre MMS ... 68 SMS/EMS ...
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All screen images in this manual are simulated. Some phone colours may not be available in every country. Panasonic Mobile & Automotive Systems Czech s.r.o. Printed in Czech Republic Pardubice, Czech Republic...