Panasonic Gu87 Operating Instructions

							Tools & Set Time Menu  27
Logo
Download logos from 
the internet to your 
phone.
Network dependent.See details about this service at:
http://www.panasonic.com/wireless
1.After you download a logo, you will receive a message 
containing your selection. Press 
.
2.Scroll to folder to store logo, press   twice.
Logo is saved and can be selected as wallpaper. 
See “Wallpaper” on page 72.
SET TIME/ALARMS
Clock SetIn Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
Phone has two clocks, 
a home clock and an 
away clock that can 
show local time while 
traveling. Set time for 
both clocks.1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Press   three times 
(Set Date/Time > Home > Time 
Set). For first time set, choose Summer(DST) on or off.
Press 
 to erase current date.
3.Enter date (in day/month/year format, DD/MM/YYYY).
4.Press  (Ok) to accept the date.
Press 
 to erase current time.
5.Enter time (in 24-hour military time format), 
press  (Ok).
SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Press   twice (Set Date/Time > Home).
3.Scroll to Summer(DST) daylight savings time, press 
.
4.Scroll to On or Off, press .
AWAY CLOCK: SETTING TIME DIFFERENCE
In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Press 
 (Set Date/Time).
3.Scroll to Away, press  .
4.Press  (Time Difference).
5.Scroll to desired difference from home clock, 
press 
 (Set). 
						

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AWAY CLOCK: SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Press 
 (Set Date/Time).
3.Scroll to Away, press  .
4.Scroll to Summer(DST), press 
.
5.Scroll to On or Off, press .
AWAY CLOCK: SETTING AUTO ADJUSTMENT
If you travel in a country/region that has a roaming 
agreement with your wireless service provider, the Away 
Clock automatically adjusts to the local time.
Note: In countries/regions that have several time zones, 
you must manually adjust the clock.
In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Press 
 (Set Date/Time).
3.Scroll to Away, press  .
4.Scroll to Auto Adjustment, press 
.
5.Scroll to Home Area, press .
6.Scroll to your home country region (abbreviated), 
press 
 (Set).
USA1 GMT-5.0 is equivalent to Eastern Standard 
Time. USA6 GMT-10.0 is equivalent to Hawaii 
Standard Time Zone.
Press and hold 
top or bottom of navigation key to 
scroll page by page.
7.Scroll to Auto Adjustment, press 
.
8.Scroll to Enable or Disable, press .
Format Date/TimeIn Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
Set which clock 
displays (home or 
away) and the format 
for displaying time and 
date.1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Scroll to Format Date/Time, press 
.
3.Scroll to desired option, press .
Choose ClockScroll to Home Time or Away Time, press .
Display FormatSet format for displaying time and date.
Scroll to desired format, press . 
						

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Set Alarm(s)In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
Set up to 4 separate 
alarms with unique alert 
tones.1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Scroll to Set Alarm(s), press 
.
If clock has not been set, you are prompted to set 
clock first. See “Clock Set”  starting on page 27.
 Warning: Ensure that any Alarm settings will not 
automatically power on the phone when in a 
location that it may interfere with medical 
equipment, aircraft, blasting areas, etc.... See 
“Safety First”  starting on page 1.
3.Scroll to alarm to set (1 to 4), press   (Set).
4.Press   to enter alarm time (hours:minutes) in 
24-hour military time, press  .
Press   to erase a previous alarm time.
5.Scroll to desired alarm interval  , press
 . 
Choose 
Repeat Daily, Once, or Disabled, press .
6.To change the Ring Type, scroll to  , press .
7.Scroll to Fixed Data or Data Files, press .
8.Scroll to desired folder, press  , scroll to desired ring 
type file, press .
9.Press  (Save).

In standby,   displays to indicate alarm is set.
The alarm rings based on the current clock setting 
(Home or Away).
WHEN THE ALARM RINGS...
The alarm rings for 30 seconds at the set time. The display 
flashes an alarm message and the flip flashes. If you are in 
a call during the alarm time, the phone vibrates instead.
To stop the alarm, press any key.
DISABLING THE ALARM
In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Scroll to Set Alarm(s), press 
.
3.Scroll to alarm to disable (1 to 4), press  .
4.Scroll to alarm interval setting 
, press  .
5.Scroll to Disabled, press .
6.Press  (Save). 
						

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Set Pwr-Up Time or
Set Pwr-Dwn Time
In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
Set phone to 
automatically turn itself 
on or off at a specified 
time.1.Scroll to Set Time/Alarms, press  .
2.Scroll to Set Pwr-Up Time or Set Pwr-Dwn Time, 
press 
.
3.Enter time in 24-hour military time format, press .
4.Select interval (Repeat Daily, Once, or Disabled), 
press 
.
 Warning: If setting Pwr-Up Time, ensure phone 
will not automatically power on in a location where it 
may interfere with medical equipment, aircraft, blasting 
areas, etc.... See “Safety First” on page 1.
CALCULATORIn Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
Perform simple 
calculations (addition, 
subtraction, 
multiplication and 
division).1.Scroll to Calculator, press  .
2.Enter a number (maximum 10 digits).
To enter a decimal point, press   or press and 
hold 
.
3.Scroll/move to select calculation to perform.
4.Enter next number.
If you scroll/move to select another calculation, the 
previous operation is performed with the result 
displaying on the top line.
5.Repeat steps2 to 4 as needed for your calculation.
6.Press  (=) to display final calculation.
Scroll upMultiplication (x)
Scroll downDivision (/)
Move rightAddition (+)
Move leftSubtraction (-) 
						

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UNIT 
CONVERTER
SETTING AN INITIAL CONVERSION RATE
Perform currency 
calculations based on a 
programmable 
conversion rate.In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
1.Scroll to Unit Converter, press   twice.
2.Enter an abbreviation for the home currency (up to 3 
characters), press 
 twice.
3.Enter an abbreviation for the foreign currency (up to 3 
characters), press 
 twice.
4.Enter the currency conversion rate, press  twice.
CALCULATING A CONVERSION
In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
1.Scroll to Unit Converter, press  .
2.Verify that the displayed currency conversion is 
correct.
If you need to update the conversion, see “Setting 
an Initial Conversion Rate” on page 31.
3.Press 
 twice.
4.Enter value to convert, press   twice.
SWAPPING A CURRENCY CONVERSION
You can swap currencies to convert from the foreign 
currency into the home currency.
In Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
1.Scroll to Unit Converter, press  .
2.Verify that the displayed currency conversion is 
correct.
If you need to update the conversion, see “Setting 
an Initial Conversion Rate” on page 31.
3.Press   three times, scroll to Swap, press  .
4.Enter value to convert, press   twice. 
						

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INFRARED PORTPREPARING AN INFRARED CONNECTION 
Transfer data between 
your phone and other 
devices (that have an 
infrared port) using an 
infrared connection. A 
remote control sends 
infrared signals to your 
TV, VCR, etc. to control 
volume or change 
channels. Infrared also 
enables you to use 
GSM fax and data 
services, and provides 
access to the Internet 
and e-mail through 
existing applications.
Note: Downloaded files 
with a copyright cannot 
be transferred via 
infrared.Place your phone and the other device (with an infrared 
port) within the effective infrared range (approx. 4”) to each 
other. The infrared ports must face each other. Verify that 
there are no obstructions between the two devices. 
 If the other device is a PC, you must set up the infrared 
connection on the PC. (For example: Start > Settings > 
Control Panel > Infrared > Options tab > Enable Infrared 
Communication.) For specific infrared set up 
instructions for your PC’s operating system, refer to the 
PC’s on-line help.
SENDING IMAGES OR MUSIC DATA FROM YOUR 
PHONE
Note: Images and Music data can be transferred only 
between GU87 phones.
1.Verify that the infrared ports on both devices are facing 
each other, and other device is set to receive data.
2.In the Files & Setup Menu, scroll to Data Files, press 
 twice, scroll to 
Picture or Sound, press .
3.Scroll to image or music data to send, press  .
4.Scroll to Send IrDA, press  . 
To stop the transmission, press  .
SENDING YOUR PROFILE DATA FROM YOUR PHONE
1.Verify that the infrared ports on both devices are facing 
each other, and other device is set to receive data.
2.In the Phonebook/V-Mail Menu, scroll to Own 
Number/Info, press  . Scroll to Own Number (SIM) 
or Personal Info, press 
. Scroll to Send IrDA, 
press 
.
SENDING PHONEBOOK OR SCHEDULE DATA FROM 
YOUR PHONE
1.Verify that the infrared ports on both devices are facing 
each other, and other device is set to receive data.
2.In the Phonebook/V-Mail Menu or the Calendar Menu, 
select individual data files to be sent, press  , scroll 
to 
Send IrDA, press  .
If you select data that cannot be forwarded or 
saved, your phone displays an error message. 
						

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Receive DataIn Tools & Set Time Menu  ...
Set phone to receive 
data via the infrared 
port.1.Scroll to Infrared Port, press 
.
2.Press  (Receive Data).
Data is automatically received by phone.
3.To save the received data:
Connect Modem
Set phone to use a 
wireless modem 
connection.TEST THE INFRARED CONNECTION
Verify that your GU87 and your PC are properly connected.
Note: The following steps describe Windows standard 
communication software (HyperTerminal).
1.Power on your GU87 handset and connect phone to 
data cable or activate the Connect Modem option 
under the Infrared Port feature.
Note: Make sure no 
other application is 
using the COM port 
intended for the infrared 
connection.2.On your PC, select Start > Programs > Accessories > 
Communications > HyperTerminal.
3.Double click on HyperTerminal.
4.In the Connection Description dialog box, enter GU87 
in the Name field and click OK. 
5.In the Connect To box, confirm that the desired com 
port is selected in the “Connect using” box. Click OK. 
6.In the Com Port properties box, select 115200 bits per 
second and click OK.
7.When the connect dialogue box displays, click Cancel.
8.Select File > properties and verify that GU87 is 
selected. Click OK. 
9.In the HyperTerminal window, type AT+CGMI and 
press Enter. 
PhonebookWith received data displayed, press  , 
scroll to SIM Phonebook or Mobile 
Phonebook, press  .
For SIM Phonebook, press   again.
For Mobile Phonebook, scroll to group 
number, press   twice.
SchedulerPress .
Other dataReceived data is automatically stored in the 
Received folder. See “Data Files” on 
page 65. 
						

							34   Tools & Set Time MenuIf GU87 has successfully connected, you will 
receive an OK reply. 
CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET USING YOUR GU87 
AS A MODEM
Note: Windows Dial-Up 
Networking version 1.4 
or later must be 
installed, if running 
Windows 98. Upgrades 
available at: 
www.microsoft.com
To use the GU87 phone as a modem there are two options; 
connect using the infrared port or using the Panasonic 
Serial Data Cable (EB-RSD67). See “Accessories” on 
page 12 for Serial Data Cable information. 
For setup instructions to make an internet connection with 
your GU87 phone and a computer or PDA, visit:
http://support.attwireless.com/awswls/support/index.jsp 
Click on “Setup your Device and Computer/PDA” and 
follow the prompts to create a data connection specific for 
the GU87 and your computer or PDA type. Instructions are 
available for making the connection using either the 
infrared port or using the serial data cable. 
						

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CAMERA MENU
*From standby, press 
 to use the camera.
The camera is the 
default shortcut setting 
for the   key. To 
change the setting, see 
“Short Cut Key” on 
page 74.
Note: You cannot take 
a picture while on a call.To open the Camera Menu:
1.From standby, press   to open main menu display.
2.Scroll/move to highlight Camera Menu icon  , 
press 
.
Note: Battery times are shorter when using the camera. To 
help conserve your battery, the phone automatically exits 
camera mode after 3 minutes if no activity is detected.
TAKE A 
PICTURE1.Open flip and press   , OR, open the Camera 
Menu ...
2.View image on preview screen (camera viewfinder).
For best results, hold camera about 1 foot (30cm) 
away from subject.
Incoming calls override the preview screen.
For images to display clearly, use in temperature 
range of approximately 100
ºF (40ºC) or less.
3.When desired image displays, press shutter button  .
4.To save picture in data folder, press shutter button  , 
OR, to return to camera without saving picture, press 
 (C),
 then press shutter button   (Ok). 
						

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 If there is an incoming call before you save the picture, it 
is temporarily saved. After the call, return to camera 
operation and complete step4.
 If phone automatically exits camera mode after step3, 
return to camera operation and complete step4.
 If phone is turned off, temporary images are deleted.
Take a Self-Portrait1.Open flip and press  , OR, open the Camera 
Menu ...
2.Close flip.
3.View yourself in the self-portrait mirror.
4.Press shutter button  .
5.Open flip.
6.To save picture in data folder, press shutter button  , 
OR, to return to camera operation without saving 
picture, press   (C), then shutter button   (Ok).
Zoom (2x)/WideWith image on preview screen, scroll up once to zoom.
Zoom in on your subject 
before taking a picture. indicates zoom mode.
Image clarity is diminished slightly when zoomed.
Scroll down once to return to original (wide view) image.
 indicates wide mode.
BrightnessWith image on preview screen, move (scroll) right or left.
Adjust brightness 
before or after taking a 
picture.Move right to increase brightness, left to darken picture.
 Brightness setting may not work well in dark conditions.
  indicates brightness range (-2 to +2).
 After picture is taken, go to Edit Image > Edit > 
Brightness to adjust brightness.
PHOTO EDITING OPTIONS
Create special effects 
before or after taking a 
picture, and after the 
picture is saved.  While viewing a picture, press up or down, or press and 
hold up or down on the navigation key to scroll through 
the full picture.
 If turned on, the features Twilight Mode, Close Up 
Mode, Effect, Frame, Self Timer and Image Format 
remain on until you turn them off (repeat steps1 to 3) or 
until you exit the camera.