Operating Instructions Digital Cellular Telephone EB-G600 Main Kit Before operating this equipment please read these instructions completely.
Contents Before You Start · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Additional Features· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 21 Symbols Used, Safety Information, Fitting/Removing the SIM, Fitting/Removing the Battery Key Guard, Phonebook, Messages, Call Service, Call Divert, Security, Network, Personalise Your Telephone · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Battery Information· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27 Location of Controls, Display Low Battery, Charging the
1 Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic G600 digital cellular telephone. This telephone is designed to operate on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). These operating instructions detail use of the equipment contained in the Main Kit. Some services are network dependent or may only be available on a subscription basis. Some functions are SIM dependent. For more information contact your Service Provider. Symbols Used F Shows that you should press the following key(s).
You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Do not use a hand-held telephone or microphone while you are driving. Find a safe place to stop first. Do not speak into a hands-free microphone if it will take your mind off the road. Acquaint yourself thoroughly with restrictions concerning the use of cellular telephones within the country you are driving and observe them at all times.
3 Fitting/Removing the Battery Fit a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack is not fully charged then it must be charged as shown in “Charging the Battery” – see page 27.
Your Telephone Location of Controls g Navigation key – pressing up/down scrolls through options in the main area of the display or adjusts the volume.
5 Display Y lights when you are registered to a non-home network - roaming t lights when call divert is enabled ] lights when vibration alert is enabled Main area [ lights when all tones or ring volume is off N flashes when an unread message is stored or lights when message area is full O lights when phone lock is enabled 57 Location area - indicates menu number, location number, or alpha mode Pana S indicates that it is possible to make emergency calls T Indicates received signal strength - \ weak sig
Basic Operation Power on/off F E and hold to switch power on A greeting will be displayed. F E and hold to switch power off Making a Call Make sure that the telephone is switched on and the signal strength meter is displayed. 00:01 Voice Call 1 F area code and telephone number 2FD Hold Emergency Calls To make an emergency call the antenna symbol (S) must be present.
7 International Dialling Using the Automatic International Access Code “+” you will be able to dial international number without having to know the code for the international exchange. 1 F 0 and hold until a “+” appears 2 F country code or e to scroll through the abbreviated international names 3 F area code and telephone number 4FD NOTE: Many countries include an initial “0” in the area code. This should, in most cases, be left out when dialling international numbers.
Calling Line Identification This feature allows you to identify incoming calls and accept or reject them. The caller’s telephone number, and name if stored in Phonebook, will be displayed. NOTE: Call Line Identification may not always be available. Home +01234567 Adjusting Volume Accept Earpiece Volume Four levels of earpiece volume are available. During a call: F a to decrease b to increase 00:05 Ear Volume Ring and Key Volume See “Ring Volume” – page 26 – and “Key Volume” – “ page 26.
9 Automatic Redial When a call is unsuccessful the telephone will ask if you want to redial the telephone number again automatically. F B when “OK” is displayed in the option area Auto Redial will countdown the display to the next redial To stop redialling, F B when “Cancel” is displayed in the option area Auto Redial 00:32 Cancel If a call is repeatedly unsuccessful you will not be able to automatically redial the telephone number. In this case you must redial the telephone number manually.
Advanced Operation Concept of Operation There is a close relationship between the select key, navigation key and the display. Pressing e scrolls through the main area of the display. Pressing f scrolls through options at the bottom right of the display. To choose the option, press B. Voice Memo You can record a conversation for approximately 50 seconds during a call. If a different SIM is installed any recorded message will be lost. CAUTION: Security of a recorded message is your responsibility.
11 Play Back F : during standby If there is no recording two tones will sound. To stop playing, press E Erase F B twice during playback DTMF Tones DTMF tones can be sent during conversation. These are often used to access voice mail, paging and computerised home banking. For example, you may need to input a code number to remote access voice mail messages. Send DTMF Tones During a Call F digits (0 to 9, # and *) Pause Dial Using pauses allows you to send DTMF tones automatically.
Call Hold/Call Waiting Holding/Resuming a Call F B when “Hold” is displayed in the option area F B when “Resume” is displayed in the option area Making a Second Call 1 F telephone number, or recall from Phonebook – see “Retrieving a Telephone Number” page 16 2FD The first call will be placed on hold. Receiving a Second Call A second call can be received, if call waiting is switched on – see “Call Service” page 23. It is not possible to have more than one fax or data call.
13 Operation During Two Calls Swap Between Calls F B when “Swap” is displayed in the option area End Current Call 1 F f to display “End” in the option area 2FB The held call will remain held.
Stored Numbers Note Pad During a call you can enter numbers which you may wish to dial when the call has ended. During a call: F telephone number When the call has ended press D To store in Phonebook, press A while the number is displayed - see “Phonebook” page 21. Recent Numbers Recently dialled telephone numbers will be stored in “Last Dialled”.
15 Quick Tip for Calling Last Dialled Number To redial your last called telephone number F D D Quick Tip for Returning an Unanswered Call When the display shows that you have received calls but not answered them. 1FB The last caller’s telephone number will be displayed. 2 F e to point at the telephone number you wish to dial 3FD Phonebook Telephone numbers are stored on your SIM.
Automatic Location The telephone number can be stored automatically at the first available location. This can be done instead of entering a location number. F B when “Any” is displayed in the option area of the display Location: (1-250) _ 0-9 Any Overwrite Protection If a location is occupied you will be asked if you wish to overwrite the current information.
17 View This is used to review the telephone number and name together or just the name.
Speed Dial a Stored Number 1 F location number – leading zeros may be left out 2F# 3FD Fixed Dial The Fixed Dial Store is part of Phonebook, but with additional security. When the security feature Fixed Dial is switched on it is only possible to make calls with telephone numbers that are in the Fixed Dial Store. When Fixed Dial is switched on any manually dialled telephone numbers must match a telephone number in the Fixed Dial Store.
19 Service Numbers Your Service Provider may program some special telephone numbers into the Service Dial area of the Phonebook. It is not possible to modify the telephone numbers stored in the Service Dial part of the Phonebook. F A and hold F g to browse through the Service Dial list of telephone numbers The telephone number pointed to can only be recalled or dialled. Hot Key Telephone Numbers It is possible to dial telephone numbers from the Phonebook or Service Dial part of Phonebook very quickly.
Alpha Entry Alpha Entry is used to enter alphanumeric characters into Phonebook, Short Messages, Price Per Unit and the Greeting Message. Key Character entry type Normal (U) Greek (V) Key Extended (W) Characters entry type Normal (U) Greek (V) Extended (W) 1 Space“@,.
21 Additional Features When the word “Menu” is in the option area of the display Quick Tip to Disable Key Guard pressing the B will display a menu of telephone F B twice when “Free” is displayed in the option features. To select a feature press e so that the pointer area of the display. is showing next to the feature that you require then press B. Phonebook A quick way of selecting a feature is to press the menu number shown in the bottom left of the display. To leave the menu press C repeatedly.
Service Dial enables you to view or recall the service dialling number(s) preprogrammed by your Service Provider. Messages Messages Receive List Send List Create Review Parameters Broadcasts Receive Message List Topics Languages Auto Delete Lifetime Message Centre Report Protocol You can receive, display, edit and/or send short text messages, of up to 160 characters. Before you can send a message you must enter the Message Centre number into the Parameters.
23 The Message Centre is where messages are sent before they are forwarded on to their destination. The Message Centre number may be pre-programmed into your SIM or supplied by your Service Provider. When your message has been delivered a confirmation can be received if Report is set to “Yes”. The Message Centre may be able to convert the message to the format specified by Protocol. Broadcasts Broadcast Messages can display information about your current area such as traffic or weather information.
Using Withhold ID it is possible to check if you send Calling Line Identification information when you make a call. When checking the Status of Withhold ID the telephone must be registered with a network. When updating or checking the Status of Call Divert the telephone must be registered with a network. Security Call Charge will set the cost of each unit for call charge information and the required currency in which call charge is displayed. Security Using Max.
25 Call Bar is used to restrict certain outgoing and/or Network incoming calls. Call Bar is controlled by a security Password that is supplied by your Service Provider. When New Network Network updating or checking the Status of Call Bar the telephone Search Mode must be registered with a network. Different Call Bar Network List restrictions can be used for voice, fax and data calls. Any When not in your home country you may use a network combination of call restrictions can be set.
Personalise timer will start. If the telephone is removed from the Car Mount Kit or Easy Fit Hands-free Kit during the specified delay time, the timer will be cancelled and the telephone will not be turned off. When Automatic Answer is switched on, and the telephone is mounted in the optional Car Mount Kit or Easy Fit Hands-free Kit, a call will be answered without pressing any keys. A personalised Greeting Message can be programmed for when the telephone is switched on – see “Alpha Entry” page 20.
27 Battery Information Low Battery When the battery power is low a warning tone will sound and a LOW BATTERY message will flash. The power will automatically shut off shortly after the warning tone. Fully charge the battery pack or replace it with a fully charged one. LOW BATTERY AC-Adaptor 1 During conversation finish your call immediately. Charging the Battery The battery pack must be attached to the telephone before the AC Adaptor or charging will not start.
Care and Maintenance Do not leave the equipment in direct sunlight or a humid, dusty or hot area. Pressing any of the keys may produce a loud tone. Avoid holding the telephone close to the ear while pressing the keys. Keep metallic items that may accidentally touch the terminals away from the equipment. Extreme temperatures may have a temporary effect on the operation of your telephone. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.
29 Other Information Glossary of Terms GSM Global System for Mobile Communications. The name given to the advanced digital technology that your telephone uses. Home country The country where your home network operates. Home network The GSM network on which your subscription details are held. Network Operator The organisation responsible for operating a GSM network. Each country will have a different network operator. Password Used for the control of the Call Bar. Supplied by your Service Provider.
Registration The act of locking on to a GSM network. This is usually performed automatically by your telephone. Roaming The ability to use your telephone on networks other than your Home network. Service Provider The organisation responsible for providing access to the GSM network. SIM Subscriber Identity Module. A small smart-card which stores unique subscriber and user-entered information such as Phonebook and Short Messages. Supplied by your Service Provider.
31 Problem Cause Remedy To maintain maximum performance always use until the Low Battery Warning and then fully recharge the Battery Pack. Short battery life for Ni-MH Battery Pack. The life of the Battery Pack is affected by improper charging, this is inherent in all Ni-MH batteries. The telephone cannot be switched on when charging.
Problem Calls cannot be received. Cause Remedy The telephone is not switched on. Switch the telephone on. Incoming calls are barred. Disable the incoming call barring (Menu: Security: Call Bar) The telephone is not registered Move to a coverage area and operate your telephone after to a network. it has registered with a network. Emergency calls cannot be made. You are not in a GSM coverage area. Telephone numbers The telephone is locked. cannot be recalled. Fixed Dial is switched on.
33 SIM Blocked The SIM is blocked because the wrong PUK has been entered ten times. Contact your Service Provider. SIM Error The telephone has detected a problem with the SIM. Switch the telephone off and then back on. If the message does not disappear contact your Service Provider. Message Rejected Store Full A message has been received but the message store is full.
Specifications Telephone Type GSM Class 4 Temperature range Charging Storage +5°C to +35°C -20°C to +60°C Battery – Attached to telephone Battery Pack (EB-BS600) Battery Pack (EB-BM600) Battery Pack (EB-BL600) Weight 129g 155g 183g Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 132 x 45.5 x 18.6mm 132 x 45.5 x 22.6mm 132 x 45.5 x 28mm Supply Voltage 7.2V DC, 400mAh Li-Ion 4.8V DC, 650mAh Ni-MH 7.
35 Notes
The Serial Number can be found on the outside of the telephone under the battery. For your convenience we recommend that you note the following details as a record of your purchase.
*ZD71991B* Printed in UK 990211
