User manual PANASONIC A210

A210 Operating Instructions Contents Messages .......................36 Messages menu structure ....36 SMS (Short Message Service).............................36 Illumination Messages ..........42 Voicemail ..............................46 Cell Broadcast ......................47 Memory status .....................49 Important Information .... 1 Safety considerations............. 1 SAR........................................ 6 Care and maintenance........... 8 About this manual ................ 10 About Your Phone........ 12 Phone overview.................... 12 Key functions........................ 13 Display ................................. 15 Indicator light........................ 17 Contacts .........................50 Contacts menu structure.......50 Browsing the Contacts list ....51 Adding contacts ....................52 Call log..................................55 Speed Dial list ......................56 Groups ..................................57 Advanced..............................58 Getting Started ............. 18 Installing the SIM and the battery .............................. 18 Charging the battery............. 20 Switching the phone on/off... 21 Basic Operations.......... 22 Making calls ......................... 22 Answering calls .................... 24 Silent mode .......................... 25 Voicemail.............................. 25 In-call operations.................. 26 Multiple calls operations....... 28 Settings ..........................61 Settings menu structure........61 Sounds..................................62 Alerts.....................................64 Display ..................................64 Language..............................67 GSM network .......................68 Calls......................................70 Security.................................75 Auto answer..........................78 Any key answer ....................78 Auto key lock ........................79 Time and date.......................79 Defaults.................................80 Profiles..................................80 i Text Entry...................... 31 Menu Navigation........... 34 Main menu structure ............ 34 Displaying the menu............. 35 Contents Games............................ 81 Games menu structure .........81 Playing games ......................81 Important Error Messages ................. 100 Glossary of Terms ...... 102 Specifications ............. 104 Licensing..................... 105 Index ............................ 109 Browser ......................... 83 Browser menu structure .......83 Settings.................................83 Starting the Browser .............85 Bookmarks............................86 Data connections..................87 Applications .................. 88 Applications menu structure............................88 Alarm ....................................88 Calculator .............................89 Currency converter ...............90 My Media ....................... 91 My Media menu structure .....91 Pictures.................................91 Sounds .................................91 User defined folders .............92 Shortcuts ..............................92 Memory status ......................92 Calendar ........................ 93 Profiles .......................... 94 Profiles menu structure.........94 Profiles..................................94 Accessories .................. 96 Troubleshooting ........... 97 ii Important Information Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic digital cellular phone. This phone is designed to operate on GSM networks ­ GSM900 and GSM1800. It also supports GPRS for packet data connections. Please ensure the battery is fully charged before use. We, Panasonic Mobile Communications Development of Europe Ltd., declare that the EB-A210 conforms with the essential and other relevant requirements of the directive 1999/5/EC. A declaration of conformity to this effect can be found at http://panasonic.co.jp/pmc/en/ Safety considerations The following information should be read and understood as it provides details, which will enable you to operate your phone in a manner which is both safe to you and your environment, and conforms to legal requirements regarding the use of cellular phones. Power This equipment should only be charged with approved charging equipment to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to your phone. Other usage will invalidate any approval given to this apparatus and may be dangerous. Ensure the voltage rating of the Travel Charger is compatible with the area of use when travelling abroad. A Travel Charger (EB-CAA210xx*) is supplied with the Main Kit. Note* xx identifies the charger region, e.g. CN, EU, UK, AU, US. Battery Use of another battery pack than that recommended by the manufacturer may result in a safety hazard. If you use a feature which keeps the key backlight on continuously for a long time, such as a game or browser, battery life will become extremely short. To maintain longer battery life, set the Key backlight to off. (See "Key backlight" on page 66.) Do not use this phone without the battery cover attached. 1 Important Information Disposing of the Battery Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery as ordinary rubbish. The battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations and may be recycled. Aircraft Switch off your cellular phone when in an aircraft. Ensure that the setting of the Alarm or Power on time function will not contravene regulations whereby it may automatically power on when in an aircraft or medical facility etc. The use of cellular phones in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network and may be illegal. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular phone services to the offender, or legal action or both. Do Not Use It is advised not to use the equipment at a refuelling point. Users are reminded 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 to extreme temperatures (in excess of 60°C). Driving It is imperative that the driver exercises proper control of the vehicle at all times. Do not hold a phone while you are driving; find a safe place to stop first. Do not speak into a handsfree microphone if it will take your mind off the road. Always acquaint yourself thoroughly with restrictions concerning the use of cellular phones within the area where you are driving and observe them at all times. Electronic Devices Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. 2 Important Information Heating Equipment When your handset, the accompanying battery or charging accessories are wet, do not put those in any type of heating equipment, such as a microwave oven, a high pressure container, or a drier or similar. It may cause the battery, handset and/or charging equipment to leak, heat up, expand, explode and/or catch fire. Moreover, the product or accessories may emit smoke and their electrical circuits may become damaged and cause the products to malfunction. Panasonic is not responsible for any and all damages, whether direct or indirect, howsoever caused by any misuse. Backup Copies & Security It is recommended that you create a copy or backup, as appropriate, of any important information and data which you store in your phone's memory. In order to avoid accidental loss of data, please follow all instructions relating to the care and maintenance of your phone and its battery. Your phone has the capability of storing and communicating personal information. It is recommended that you take care to ensure that any personal or financial information is stored separately from your phone. You should use security features, such as the SIM lock to protect information held in your phone. Panasonic accepts no liability for any and all losses howsoever arising from any loss of data, including but not limited to direct and indirect losses (to include, but not limited to consequential loss, anticipated savings, loss of revenue). 3 Important Information Downloading Your phone has the capability of downloading and storing information and data from external sources. It is your responsibility to ensure that in doing this you are not infringing any copyright laws or other applicable legislation. Panasonic accepts no liability for any and all losses howsoever arising from any loss of data or any such infringement of copyright or intellectual property rights, including but not limited to direct and indirect losses (to include, but not limited to consequential loss, anticipated savings, loss or revenues). Efficient Use For most efficient use, hold the phone as you would any normal phone. To avoid deterioration of signal quality or antenna performance, do not touch or "cup" the antenna area while the phone is switched on. Unauthorised modifications or attachments may damage the phone and violate applicable regulations. The use of an unapproved modification or attachment may result in the invalidation of your guarantee ­ this does not affect your statutory rights. Other important information The colour liquid crystal display (LCD) uses high-precision production technology, and in certain circumstances pixels may appear brighter or darker. This is due to characteristics of the LCD and is not a manufacturing defect. This phone is designed, manufactured and tested to ensure that it complies with the specifications covering RF exposure guidelines applicable at the time of manufacture, in accordance with EU, USA FCC and Australian ACA regulations. This phone should only be used with Panasonic approved accessories to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to your phone. Panasonic is not responsible for damage caused by using non-Panasonic approved accessories. 4 Important Information This phone must be used in compliance with any applicable international or national law or any special restrictions governing its use in specified applications and environments. This includes but is not limited to use in hospitals, aircraft, whilst driving and any other restricted uses. Some of the contents described in this manual are subject to change without notice. Please refer to our website for latest information/standards and compliance in your country/region of use. http://panasonic.co.jp/pmc/en/ 5 Important Information SAR INTERNATIONAL ­ ICNIRP THIS PANASONIC PHONE (MODEL EB-A210) MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines were developed by independent scientific organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions 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 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 base station, the lower the power output of the phone. The SAR value for this model phone, when tested for use at the ear, for compliance with the guidelines was 0.549W/kg averaged over a 10g mass. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the relevant international guidelines for RF exposure. * The SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 watts/ kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of body tissue. The guidelines incorporate a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations 6 Important Information in measurements. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting requirements and the network band. 7 Important Information Care and maintenance Pressing any of the keys may produce a loud tone. Avoid holding the phone close to the ear while pressing the keys. Extreme temperatures may have a temporary effect on the operation of your phone. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. The display quality may deteriorate if the phone is used in environments over 40°C for a long time. Do not modify or disassemble the equipment. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not subject the equipment to excessive vibration or shocks. Do not drop the battery. Avoid contact with liquids. If the equipment becomes wet, immediately remove the battery and contact your dealer. Do not leave the equipment in direct sunlight or a humid, dusty or hot area. Never throw a battery into a fire. It may explode. Keep metallic items that may accidentally touch the terminals away from the equipment/battery. Batteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if terminals are touched with a conductive material (i.e. metal jewellery, keys, etc.). 8 Important Information Always charge the battery in a well ventilated area, not in direct sunlight, between +5°C and +35°C. It is not possible to recharge the battery if it is outside this temperature range. When disposing of any packing materials or old equipment, check with your local authorities for information on recycling. 9 Important Information About this manual Symbols used in this manual The following symbols are used in this manual to represent the limited availability of the function or service. = Depending on your SIM. = Depending on network availability. = Depending on your network operator or country/region. Graphics The graphic elements in this manual are for illustrative purposes and may differ from the actual phone and/or graphic elements displayed on the phone. Panasonic reserves the right to change the information in this manual without prior notice. Keys Keys in this manual may differ from the actual keys on your phone. Refer to page 13 for the icons that represent the keys in this manual. 10 Important Information How to read this manual GSM network in Settings menu on page 68 This function is SIM dependent. For other symbols, refer to page 10. d Menu navigation Before following the steps, you need to enter the Main menu, then move through the submenus, as described next to the d icon. ">" means "scroll through the menu and select". In the example given above: From Main menu, press Navigation key to scroll to Settings and press Left soft key (Select)*, then press Navigation key to scroll to GSM network and press Left soft key (Select)*. Now you can continue onto the step 1: 1. Press Navigation key to scroll to Auto network, then press Left soft key (Change)* to switch Auto network on or off. * The word is shown in the lower left-hand corner of the display, indicating a command that the key gives to the phone when you press it. 11 About Your Phone Phone overview Earpiece Indicator light Personal handsfree Connector Display Navigation key Left Soft key Send key Right Soft key Power/End key Asterisk key Silent mode key Charging Connector Microphone 12 About Your Phone Key functions Key name Navigation key Left Soft key Right Soft key Send key Power/End key Function Press top [1] or bottom [2] edge to move the screen cursor, or adjust the earpiece volume while on a call. Perform the functions indicated by text shown in the lower left-hand corner of the display. Perform the functions indicated by text shown in the lower right-hand corner of the display. Make or answer a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on/off. End or reject a call. During key operations, return to the previous display or press and hold to return to Idle mode. Enter numbers and characters. Press and hold [S] - [K] for Speed dialling. Press and hold [A] to call your voice mailbox to retrieve voice messages. Press and hold [L] to enter the international prefix (+) or a pause (P) while entering a phone number. Enter "e". In text entry mode, press to change the letter case, or press and hold to change the input mode. Enter "r". Press and hold to switch the Silent mode on/ off. Key icon* [1] [2] [5] [6] [T] [w] Numeric keys [L] to [K] Asterisk key [e] Silent mode key [r] * The key icons given in the table represent the actual keys on the phone. 13 About Your Phone Quick keys You can easily access features instead of navigating through the menus. Key In Idle mode [5] [6] Short press [1] [2] [T] [5] [6] [1] Long press [2] [A] [S] - [K] [r] During a call Short press Long press [1] [2] [r] Increase the volume Decrease the volume Hands free speaker on/off Open Main menu Open Messages menu Open Shortcuts menu Open Contacts list Open Call log Switch the selected Shortcuts menu on/off Open Browser menu Auto key lock on Open Calendar Dial your voice mailbox Speed Dial Silent mode on/off Function 14 About Your Phone Display Idle display Status icon area Wallpaper Left Soft key selection area Right Soft key selection area Idle clock The clock appears on the display about a minute after you press the last key. 15 About Your Phone Status icons The status icons are displayed or animated according to the currently activated functions. Icon Meaning Signal strength; the more bars visible, the stronger the signal. Home network that you subscribe to is within range. Registered to a non-home network ­ roaming. All incoming voice calls are diverted if All voice calls is set. Message area is full. Unread message is stored. Voicemail has been received. Alarm is set. All tones are off. Vibration alert is on. (Grey) GPRS connection is active. (Blue) Data is transmitting via GPRS. Battery charged. Battery is charging. Low battery Abnormal charging 16 About Your Phone Indicator light The indicator light flashes or beams when you receive calls/ messages, the battery is charging, the alarm sounds or you press the keypad. To specify the default illumination colour for incoming calls, messages and the alarm, or to switch on or off the Illumination for battery charge and keypad press, see "Illumination" on page 65. To set a different illumination colour for respective contacts, see "Storing a contact in your phone" on page 52, and select the required Call Illumination or Msg Illumination. Function Incoming calls Incoming messages Off Colour 1-8 Colour Description Flash or beam in the selected colour when you receive calls. Flash or beam in the selected colour when you receive messages. Flash or beam in the selected colour when you receive or view Illumination messages. The Indicator light is illuminated in response to the emoticons or animations embedded in the Illumination message. See "Illumination Messages" on page 42 for comprehensive instruction. To set, view or preview the Illumination, see page 37-40. Flash or beam in the selected colour when the alarm sounds. Off Colour 3 Off Random Beam in Colour 3 when the battery is charging. Beam in random colours when you press keys [L] - [K], [e] and [r]. Illumination Messages Alarm Battery charge Keypad press 17