Panasonic Gu87 Operating Instructions

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PREPARING YOUR PHONE FOR USE
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic GU87 GSMTM/
GPRS mobile phone. This phone operates on the Global 
System for Mobile Communications (GSM) networks 
around the world, which provides integrated voice mail, 
short message service (SMS), multimedia messaging 
service (MMS), fraud protection and superior voice quality. 
One of the most important GSM advantages is the 
removable SIM (subscriber identity module) card, which 
holds personal information such as phone numbers, 
missed calls, voice mail and text message notifications.
FEATURE 
AVAILABILITYSome features are network dependent or may be available 
only if you subscribe. Some functions are SIM card 
dependent. Note that before you can take advantage or 
even activate many of the network features offered by the 
networks, you must subscribe to the desired services. For 
more information, contact your wireless service provider.
BEFORE USING 
YOUR PHONEThe SIM card must be installed in your phone for it to 
operate on the cellular network. Insert SIM card, then 
attach battery and fully charge it.
INSTALLING SIM 
CARD1.Remove perforated SIM card from larger plastic card.
2.Turn off phone (press and hold  ), remove battery, 
and if necessary, remove previous SIM card.
3.Locate small recessed area on back of phone near 
bottom. Hold SIM card vertically with gold side face 
down and notched corner on the upper left. Then, slide 
SIM card down into recessed area.
•SIM card should not overlap SIM card latch. 
						

							8    Preparing Your Phone For Use4.Replace battery (see “Attaching Battery” below) and 
turn on phone (press and hold  ).
If SIM card is inserted incorrectly or is damaged, No 
SIM Present or SIM ERROR may display. Remove 
SIM card (see below) then repeat steps 2 to 4.
If phone displays SIM ERROR, Invalid SIM or SIM 
BLOCKED/Contact Service Provider, contact your 
wireless service provider.
REMOVING SIM 
CARD1.Turn off phone and remove battery.
2.While pressing down on SIM card latch, slide SIM card 
up and lift it out of the recessed area on back of phone.
ATTACHING 
BATTERY1.On back of phone, hold battery at 
a 45º angle; insert tabs on top 
edge of battery into slots along 
top edge of battery area.
2.Push bottom of battery down 
until it clicks into place.
REMOVING 
BATTERY1.Slide battery latch toward bottom 
of phone.
2.Lift and remove battery. 
						

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CHARGING 
BATTERYVerify that battery is attached to phone. 
1.Plug Rapid 
Charger into a 
standard AC 
wall outlet.
2.Plug Rapid 
Charger 
connector into 
base of phone 
(with arrows 
facing up).
DO NOT 
force the connector: it may damage the phone and/
or Rapid Charger.
During charging, the battery charging icon   
flashes on the main display and on the sub display; 
the red indicator light on front of phone lights.
The battery achieves maximum performance after 
two or three charges.
3.When charging is complete, the charging icon and red 
indicator light turn off. Press in both side tabs on the 
Rapid Charger connector and pull it gently from phone. 
Unplug Rapid Charger from wall outlet.
Low Battery WarningLOW BATTERY flashes and a warning tone sounds; 
phone will automatically turn off. Fully recharge battery. If 
you receive the low battery warning during a conversation, 
finish your call immediately.
Charging Tips Always charge batteries in a well-ventilated area, not in 
direct sunlight, between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C).
 Temperature may slightly affect charging time. In 
extreme temperatures, the battery will stop charging; 
the indicator light and charging icon changes:
. If this 
occurs, remove charger, return phone to an acceptable 
temperature level, and reconnect charger.
 It is normal for your battery to become warm to the 
touch while being recharged. 
						

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 Fully charge battery for recommended time. You can 
use phone during charging, but doing so extends 
charging time.
Battery 
Specifications
Note: Times are approximate and may vary based on 
network configuration, signal strength, features selected, 
and phone usage. Extended gaming, camera use, or 
internet browsing will reduce battery life. You can set key 
backlighting to OFF to help extend battery life.
PRIVATE HANDSFREE
HEADSET
When the Private 
Handsfree Headset is 
plugged into the phone, 
you can have a phone 
conversation without 
holding the phone to 
your ear. You can hear 
the other person’s voice 
through the Private 
Handsfree Headset’s 
earpiece. When you 
speak, your voice is 
picked up by the Private 
Handsfree Headset’s 
microphone.1.Pull cap out from jack 
on the side of the 
phone and securely 
plug in the Private 
Handsfree Headset 
connector. This will 
automatically disable 
the phone’s speaker 
and microphone. 
2.Attach clip to your 
clothes.
Note: Attach clip to 
wire by holding back 
of clip and wire 
between thumbs and 
forefingers, then push 
wire into wire holder.
3.Insert earpiece into 
your ear.
Talk Time Standby Time Charge Time
Up to 3 hours Approx. 150 hours Approx. 90 minutes*
*Based on using the EB-CA370 700 mAh Rapid Charger. 
						

							Preparing Your Phone For Use     11 4.When phone rings, press and hold Send/End button on 
the Private Handsfree Headset until the call connects.
OR
Set your phone to automatically answer calls. See 
“H’Free Auto Ansr” on page 75.
5.During conversation, increase or decrease volume to a 
comfortable level by pressing the top or bottom of the 
navigation key. The microphone picks up your voice 
from its hanging position. The Voice Memo Key on the 
flip flashes while call is connected.
6.When the conversation is over, press and hold the 
Send/End button on the Private Handsfree Headset 
until the call is disconnected. 
7.To make a call, dial the phone number from the keypad 
and press  . For voice dialing, press the Send/End 
button and say the voice dial command after the beep. 
Note: You must record voice dial entries before using 
voice dialing. See “Voice Dialing” on page 60.
Warnings: 
 If ring volume is set to the loudest ring, ringing may be 
uncomfortably loud during handsfree use. Check ring 
volume before enabling handsfree use to ensure 
volume is set to an acceptable level.
 The use of an ear insert device while driving may violate 
the laws of some states/provinces. Be sure to check 
applicable state/provincial laws before using this device. 
						

							12    Preparing Your Phone For Use
ACCESSORIESMany accessories are available for your Panasonic phone. 
Contact your wireless service provider to purchase 
Genuine Panasonic accessories. Using non-Panasonic 
accessories or accessories not recommended by your 
wireless service provider may result in poor performance 
of your phone, or even cause an electrical hazard.
Replacement antennas are available from Panasonic.
 In the U.S., call 1 (800) 833-9626. 
 In Canada, contact your cellular dealer.
Note: Replacement antennas are shipped with removal 
and assembly instructions. Do not attempt to remove the 
existing antenna until the replacement antenna is received.
 
 
Battery
(EB-BSU87S)
Li-Ion 720 mAhRapid Charger
(EB-CA370)DC Adapter
(EB-CD300)
Carry Case
(EB-YKD87)Private Handsfree 
Headset
(EB-EMD87)Serial Data Cable
(EB-RSD67B) with 
charging capability
Car Holder
(EB-KAD87) 
						

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PHONE OVERVIEW
Note: See “Camera Menu” on 
page 35 for items that operate 
differently during camera use. 
						

							14    Phone Overview
KEY FUNCTIONS
Key Function
Navigation Key: Scroll/move through menus, text and Phonebook, and select and 
save settings. Also serves as a shutter button for the camera.
SELECT Press center to select option or to save.
SCROLLPress top or bottom edge to move on-screen cursor 
up or down. Press and hold to move page by page. 
From standby, press and hold for voice dialing (if set).
MOVEPress left or right edge to move on-screen cursor left 
or right.
Left Softkey: Perform function displayed in lower left corner of main display. From 
standby, press to open phonebook. From main menu page, shortcut to MMS inbox.
Right Softkey/Cancel or Exit Key: Perform function displayed in lower right 
corner of main display. Primarily used to cancel and return to previous menu level, 
or to delete text/number entries. From standby, press to use shortcut. (Default is 
shortcut to camera. To change shortcut, see “Short Cut Key” on page 74.)
Send Key: Make a call or recall recently dialed phone numbers.
Power/End Key: When phone is on, press briefly to end a call or return to standby. 
Press and hold to turn phone on/off. Press to disconnect Browser.
to
1 Key/Voice Mail Key: Press and hold   to call voice mail message center.
1-9 Digit Keys: Enter numbers. Press and hold a single key (2-9) for Speed Dial. 
In text entry mode; enter text, numbers and characters; press and hold 1 key to 
scroll for punctuation. While viewing menu options, press corresponding number 
key to go directly to that option.
Pause Key: Press and hold to enter a pause or wait time. When in the first position 
of a phone number, pressing and holding   will toggle between 0, + (the interna-
tional dialing prefix) and _ (wildcard number). See “International Dialing” on 
page 19, “Wildcard Numbers” on page 60, and “Touch Tones (DTMF)” on page 22. 
In T9 text entry mode, press for other word choices. 
						

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DISPLAYS, MAIN AND SUB
After some operations, the display automatically clears after three seconds or after 
pressing any key.
Asterisk Key: In text entry mode, press to switch among all lowercase letters, first 
letter capital, and capitals lock methods.
Quiet Mode Key: From standby, press and hold to turn Quiet Mode (vibration) on/
off. (Note: This is the default setting and works only if the Quiet Mode vibration 
setting remains On. See “Quiet Mode” on page 74.) In text entry mode, enters 
space.
Operator Key: (located at the bottom left side of the keypad). From standby, press 
and hold to open the browser (internet access) and access mMode
SM. Press to go 
to Browser menu.
Note: The icon or graphic on key may vary depending on your wireless service 
provider.
Voice Memo (Multi-Function) Key: (located under sub display on front of phone). 
Shutter button when taking self-portraits. Lights sub display and toggles date/time. 
Start/stop voice recording during conversation.
Main Display Sub Display
The sub display is the small display screen 
located on the outside of the phone. Key Function 
						

							16    Phone Overview Different icons appear depending on the features you are using and the options you 
have selected. Some icons appear on both the main display and the sub display as 
shown in the following table.
Icon Indicates Icon Indicates
Roaming (registered to a non-home 
network)New SMS message received
Line selection 1 
(SIM card dependent)SMS message storage area is full
Call forwarding (call divert) is on New MMS message received
TTY Mode enabled MMS message storage area is full
New Push message receivedMMS sound on
MMS sound muted
GPRS service is availableMMS volume control; 
number indicates volume level
Four levels indicate signal strength 
from network on which phone is 
currently registeredKey guard is on
Three levels indicate battery charge 
level; low, medium, highShortcut to Phonebook
Battery is charging Shortcut key to preset menu item
All ring tones/ring volume are offNavigation key scrolling and moving 
options
Vibration alert is onCamera menu; picture will save in JPG 
format
Quiet mode is on Camera menu; brightness level 0
New voice mail message received Camera menu; wide view
Phone lock is on Camera menu; close up view
Alarm is set Camera menu; go to menu options
Download data Camera menu; shutter button