Operating Instructions Digital Cellular Telephone EB-G520 Main Kit Before operating this equipment please read these instructions completely.
Contents Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Additional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Location of Controls, Display Low Battery, Charging the Battery Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic G520 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 are advised not to use the equipment at a refuelling point. You are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Never expose the battery pack to extreme temperatures (in excess of 60°C) or charge the battery pack for much longer than recommended. You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Do not use a hand held telephone or microphone while you are driving.
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 26.
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 Y lights when you are registered to a non-home network - roaming Display t lights when call divert is enabled ] lights when vibration alert is enabled [ 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 S indicates that it is possible to make emergency calls 57 Location area - indicates menu number, location number, or alpha mode Pana T Indicates received signal strength - \weak signal, T str
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. 1 F area code and telephone number 00:01 Voice Call 2F D 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 numbers 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 Country: 3 F area code and telephone number UK 4F D OK 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. Home NOTE: Call Line Identification may not always be available. +01234567 Adjusting Volume Accept Earpiece Volume Four levels of earpiece volume are available. 00:05 During a call:F a to decrease b to increase Ear Ring and Key Volume See “Ring Volume” page 25 and “Key Volume” page 25.
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 Auto Redial 00:32 To stop redialling, F B when “Cancel” is displayed in the option area 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. 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 number to remotely access voice mail messages.
11 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 15 2F D 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 22. It is not possible to have more than one fax or data call.
Operation During Two Calls Swap Between Calls F B when “Swap” is displayed in the option area Held call End Current Call Current call 1 F f to display “End” in the option area 00:34 Home Voice Call 2 2F B The held call will remain held.
13 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 Dto call that number To store in Phonebook, press A while the number is displayed – see “Phonebook” page 20. Recent Numbers Recently dialled telephone numbers will be stored in “Last Dialled”.
Calling the Last Dialled Number To redial your last called telephone number F D D Returning an Unanswered Call When the display shows that you have received calls but not answered them. 1F B The last caller’s telephone number will be displayed. 2 F e to point at the telephone number you wish to dial 3F D Phonebook Telephone numbers are stored on your SIM. Therefore, the number of locations, length of name and number of telephone numbers that can be stored are dependant on your SIM.
15 Automatic Location The telephone number can be stored automatically at the first available location. This can be done instead of entering a location number. Location: F B when “Any” is displayed in the option area of the display (1-250) 0-9 Any Overwrite Protection If a location is occupied you will be asked if you wish to overwrite the current information.
View This is used to review the telephone number and name together or just the name.
17 Speed Dial a Stored Number 1 F location number – leading zeros may be left out 2F# 3F D 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.
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.
19 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) 1 Space“@,.
Additional Features When the word “Menu” is in the option area of the display pressing the B will display a menu of telephone features. To select a feature press e so that the pointer is showing next to the feature that you require then press B. Phonebook 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. During a call a restricted menu will be available.
21 reply. With the word “Sender” displayed or a telephone number in quotation marks (” “), pressing D dials the telephone number or pressing A stores the telephone number in the Phonebook. 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.
Centre number may be pre-programmed into your SIM or supplied by your Service Provider. Call Service Calls Service 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. The Message List will display the last received broadcast messages.
23 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. Call Charge will set the cost of each unit for call charge information and the required currency in which call charge is displayed. Using Max. Cost can restrict use of the telephone to a specified number of units.
enabled the lock icon (O) is displayed. To restore normal operation, enter your lock code. Network New Network Network Call Bar is used to restrict certain outgoing and/or Search Mode incoming calls. Call Bar is controlled by a security Network List Password that is supplied by your Service Provider. When updating or checking the Status of Call Bar the telephone When not in your home country you may use a network must be registered with a network.
25 ignition is turned off during a call the call will be maintained. When the call ends the timer will start. If the Personalise Personalise Language Tones Keep Alive Auto Answer Greeting Backlight DTMF Length Defaults Hot Key Dial All Tones Ring Volume Ring Type Key Volume Warning Tone Voice Calls Fax Calls Data Calls Messages The Language that the telephone will use for display messages can be changed.
Battery Information Operation of Battery Level Indicator 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 During conversation finish your call immediately. Charging the Battery The battery pack must be attached to the telephone before the AC Adaptor.
27 Care and Maintenance Pressing any of the keys may produce a loud tone. Avoid holding the telephone close to the ear while pressing the keys. Extreme temperatures may have a temporary effect on the operation of your telephone. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Do not disassemble the equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts. Do not subject the equipment to excessive vibration or shock. Avoid contact with liquids.
Other Information Glossary of Terms DTMF Tones Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones allow you to communicate with computerised telephone systems, voice mailboxes etc. 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.
29 PUK/ PUK2 PIN/PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN/PIN2. Supplied by your Service Provider. If the PUK/PUK2 is entered incorrectly 10 times, the PUK/PUK2 will be blocked. 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.
Trouble Shooting Should any problem persist contact your dealer. Problem Cause Telephone will not switch on. Remedy Check that the Battery Pack is fully charged and correctly connected to the telephone. The network you are using and Extremely short battery life for a new the condition of the battery pack can affect battery life. battery pack. Short battery life for an old battery pack. The battery pack was worn out.
31 Problem Calls cannot be made. Cause Remedy The telephone is locked. Unlock the telephone (Menu: Security: Phone Lock) Outgoing calls are barred. Disable the outgoing 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. Check your SIM supports Fixed Dial. Calls cannot be made from Fixed Dial Store. Check if the Fixed Dial is switched on (Menu: Security: Fixed Dial).
Important Error Messages Area not Allowed Roaming in the selected area is not allowed. Network not Allowed Roaming with the selected network is not allowed. Security Failure The network has detected authentication failure because your SIM is not registered with that network. Contact your Service Provider. 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.
33 Warning Store Full Continue? The message area is full. Your messages cannot be stored until some of the currently stored messages are deleted. Auto Redial List Full Redial list of unsuccessfully dialled numbers is full. Switch the telephone off and then on again.
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-BS520) Battery Pack (EB-BL520) Weight 150g 205g Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 140 x 46 x 20.3mm 140 x 46 x 30.5mm Supply Voltage 4.8V DC, 650mAh Ni-MH 4.8V DC, 1300mAh Ni-MH Standby time (h) Talk Time (h) Up to 80 Up to 3 Up to 160 Up to 6 Charge Time (min) 130 260 NOTE: Charge time will be longer when the telephone is turned on.
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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. Part Number Serial Number Dealer Name Purchase Date BULL CP8 PATENT © Matsushita Communication Industrial UK Limited 1998 Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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