Panasonic Gsm Gprs Mobile Phone Ebgu87 Operating Instructions

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							Contents    i
CONTENTS
Safety First  .......................................  1
Preparing Your Phone For Use .......  7
Feature Availability  ............................  7
Before Using Your Phone  ..................  7
Installing SIM Card  ............................  7
Removing SIM Card  ..........................  8
Attaching Battery  ...............................  8
Removing Battery  ..............................  8
Charging Battery ................................  9
Private Handsfree Headset  .............  10
Accessories .....................................  12
Keys & Displays  .............................  13
Keys .................................................  14
Displays ...........................................  15
Phone Basics & Managing Calls  ..  17
On/Off ..............................................  17
Standby Mode  .................................  17
Making Calls  ....................................  17
Ending Calls  ....................................  20
Answering Calls  ...............................  20
Managing Calls  ................................  20
In-Call Options  .................................  21
Tools & Set Time Menu  .................  25
Game(s) ...........................................  25
Voice Memo .....................................  25
Download Data  ................................  26
Set Time/Alarms  ..............................  27
Calculator ........................................  30
Unit Converter  .................................  31
Infrared Port .....................................  32
Camera Menu  .................................  35
Take a Picture  .................................  35
Preview Screen Options  ..................  37
Games Menu  ..................................  39
TETRIS® .........................................  39
Herding Sheep .................................  39
Messages Menu ..............................  41
MMS ................................................  41
SMS ................................................  46
e-mail ..............................................  51
Phonebook/V-Mail Menu ................  57
Search .............................................  57
Create .............................................  58
Voice Dialing  ...................................  60
Caller ID Alert  ..................................  61
Group Names  ..................................  62
Status ..............................................  62
Own Number/Info  ............................  62
Service Dial  .....................................  63
Voice-Mail .......................................  63
Speed Dial Setup  ............................  64
Files & Setup Menu  ........................  65
Data Files  ........................................  65
Sounds ............................................  69
Display Settings  ..............................  72
Language ........................................  73
Quiet Mode ......................................  74
Vibration Alert ..................................  74
Short Cut Key  ..................................  74
Preset Messages  ............................  75
Key Guard  .......................................  75
Answer Mode  ..................................  75
DTMF Length  ..................................  76
Default Settings  ...............................  76
Browser Menu  ................................  77
Start Browser  ..................................  78
Bookmark ........................................  79
Enter URL  .......................................  80
Bookmark Pages  .............................  80
Push Message  ................................  80
Browser Setting  ...............................  80
Server List  .......................................  81
Status Log  .......................................  81
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							ii    Contents Calendar Menu  ...............................  83
Options & Timers Menu .................  85
Timers & Service  .............................  85
Call Forwarding  ...............................  86
Security ............................................  87
Network ...........................................  89
Text Telephony  ................................  90
Appendix A: Text Entry  .................  91
Entering/Editing Text, Characters, 
and Numbers  ...................................  91
Appendix B: Specifications & 
Troubleshooting .............................  93
Specifications ..................................  93
Troubleshooting ...............................  93
Important Error Messages  ...............  94
Appendix C: Consumer Update ....  97
Appendix D: Glossary  .................  101
Index .............................................  103
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							Safety First    1
SAFETY FIRST
Your new phone is a convenient and effective communications tool, but it can be hazardous when 
used improperly. To avoid harming yourself or anyone else, please review the following 
information before using your phone. 
BATTERIESBatteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if the terminals are touched with a 
conductive material (for example, metal jewelry, keys, and so on). Therefore, use caution when 
handling a charged battery. Additional precautions and notes are listed below:
 Never throw a battery into a fire; it may explode.
 Fully recharge the battery if the battery is low or as soon as the low-battery alert beeps.
 Do not drop the battery.
 Do not allow bridging of battery contacts with metallic objects.
 Do not remove the battery from the phone while the phone is powered on. Settings you have 
changed may revert to their previous settings.
A recyclable lithium ion/polymer battery powers your phone. Please call 
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle the battery.
CHARGING DEVICESUse only Genuine Panasonic charging accessories. Use of attachments not recommended by 
Panasonic or your wireless service provider may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury. 
Panasonic is not responsible for damage caused by using non-Panasonic accessories.
 Do not expose charging adapters to moisture, water, or the weather. 
 Do not use an adapter with a damaged cord.
 When using a DC adapter in an automobile, a small amount of electricity flows through the 
adapter, even if the phone is turned off. Remove the plug from the cigarette lighter whenever 
the phone will be left in the vehicle for long periods of time.
 Always charge the battery in a well ventilated area, not in direct sunlight, between 41°F (5°C) 
and 95°F (35°C). It is not possible to recharge the battery if it is outside this temperature 
range.
 Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery as ordinary trash. The battery must be disposed of 
in accordance with local legislation and may be recycled.
Caution: The cigarette lighter must have a 12V negative ground socket. Do not use the adapter 
in a vehicle that has a positive ground system.
GENERAL Do not use the phone in extreme temperature or humidity. The specified operating 
temperature range is -22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C).
 Extreme temperatures may have a temporary effect on the operation of your phone. This is 
normal and does not indicate a fault.
 Do not expose the phone (particularly the display) to direct sunlight for extended periods of 
time or to a humid, dusty or hot area.
 Do not attempt to disassemble the phone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
 Do not subject the equipment to excessive vibration or shock.
 Do not expose the phone to rain or spill liquids on it. If the equipment becomes wet 
immediately remove the battery and charging device and contact your dealer.
 Do not carry the phone by holding the antenna.
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 Do not use any accessories other than those designed for use with your phone.
 Use of attachments not recommended or sold by Panasonic or your wireless service provider 
may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury.
 Panasonic is not responsible for damages caused by using non-Panasonic accessories.
 Pressing any of the keys may produce a loud tone. Avoid holding the phone close to the ear 
while pressing the keys.
 Keep metallic items that may accidentally touch the battery terminals away from the 
equipment. Battery damage may occur.
 When disposing of any packing materials or old equipment check with your local authorities for 
information on recycling.
 If connecting the phone to an external source, read the operating instructions of the equipment 
for the correct connection and safety precautions.
 If connecting the phone to an external source, verify that the phone is compatible with the 
product to which you are connecting it.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICEThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline 
networks, and user-programmed functions. Because of this, connection in all conditions cannot 
be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential 
communications (for example, medical emergencies).
EMERGENCY (911) SERVICEIf you need to make an emergency (911) call, power the phone on, dial 911, and press  . 
Emergency calls can be made regardless of lock setting and with or without a SIM card. 
Remember, to make or receive any call, the phone must be switched on and in a service area that 
has adequate signal strength. Emergency calls might not be possible on all wireless phone 
networks or when certain network service and/or phone features are in use. 
CALL REJECTEDYour phone displays Call Rejected under the following conditions:
1. Call was not able to connect to the network (no circuits available, no signal available or out of 
service area).
2. Battery charge level is too low (recharge battery).
3. Your calling plan is expired, depleted or has reached its preset limit.
Note: Emergency (911) Service is still available.
SAFETY TIPSFollowing the suggestions in this section will help ensure safe and efficient operation of your 
Panasonic phone.
This Model Phone Meets The Government’s Requirements For Exposure To Radio Waves. 
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to 
exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal 
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive 
guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines 
are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through 
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety 
margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
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The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the 
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. Tests for SAR are 
conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at 
its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at 
the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well 
below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power 
levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to 
a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. 
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC 
that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe 
exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the 
body) as required by the FCC for each model. The highest SAR value for this model phone when 
tested for use at the ear is 0.982 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user 
guide, is 0.364 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon 
available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR 
levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for 
safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR 
levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this 
model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://
www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID NWJ10A008A.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular 
Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com.com
.
Caution: All Panasonic branded accessories are tested and comply with FCC RF exposure 
requirements. Non-Panasonic accessories may not comply.
BODY-WORN OPERATIONThis device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the carry case model: 
EB-YKD87, which provides 3.0 cm. separation distance from the body. This device was also 
tested for body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 1.5 cm. from the body. To 
maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar 
accessories that maintain a 1.5 cm. separation distance between the user’s body and the back of 
the phone, including the antenna. The use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should 
not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these 
requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
ANTENNA CAREDo not use the phone with a damaged antenna. Use only the supplied or an approved 
replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the 
phone and may violate FCC regulations.
PHONE OPERATIONNormal Position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up 
and over your shoulder.
For Efficient Operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently, do not touch the antenna 
unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may 
cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
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DRIVINGImportant: Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where 
you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving:
 Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility;
 Use handsfree operation, if available;
 Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
ELECTRONIC DEVICESMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic 
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum 
separation of 6 inches (6”) or 15 centimeters (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless 
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These 
recommendations are consistent with independent research and recommendations of Wireless 
Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
 Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone 
is turned ON;
 Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
 Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference;
 If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF 
immediately.
Hearing Aids: Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of 
such interference, consult your wireless service provider and hearing aid manufacturer.
Other Medical Devices: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer 
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician 
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct 
you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to 
external RF energy.
Vehicles: RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems 
in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You 
should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities: Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
AIRCRAFTFCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air; switch off your phone before boarding 
an aircraft unless otherwise advised by airline personnel.
BLASTING AREASTo avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in 
other areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
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POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERESTurn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all 
signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily 
injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They 
include fueling areas such as gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or 
storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas 
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other 
area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAGAn air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable 
wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle 
wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
For U.S. Customers: Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must 
comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). 
For a copy of this standard, contact:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
PO Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269
Phone: 1-800-344-3555
Web site: www.nfpa.org
E-mail address: [email protected]
See “Appendix C: Consumer Update” starting on page 97 for the FDA Consumer Update on 
Mobile Phones published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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TEN (10) DRIVER SAFETY TIPSYour wireless telephone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice-almost anywhere, 
anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that 
every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the 
wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:
1.Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. If 
available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the 
road.
2.When available, use a hands free device. If possible, add an additional layer of 
convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free 
accessories available today.
3.Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless 
phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an 
inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you.
4.Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, 
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, 
snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
5.Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a to do 
list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary 
responsibility, driving safely.
6.Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not 
moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be 
stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the 
road and your mirrors, then continue.
7.Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. 
Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations 
that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
8.Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number 
in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call 
on your wireless phone!
9.Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto 
accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 
9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
10.Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance 
number when necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, 
a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a 
vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency 
wireless number.
The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE or 
visit www.wow-com.com
Information on this page provided by the Cellular Telecommunications Industry 
Association.
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