Panasonic A210 User Manual

7Important Informationin measurements. SAR values may vary depending on national reporting requirements and the network band.

97TroubleshootingShould any problem persist, contact your dealer.Problem Cause RemedyPhone will not switch on.Check that the battery is charged and co

98TroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyBattery fails to charge. Abnormal charging.([ ] appears on the display)The battery is defective or of the wrong

99TroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyEmergency calls cannot be made.You are not in a GSM coverage area.Check that the antenna symbol ( p ) is displaye

100Important Error MessagesThese are some of the most important error messages which may be displayed:Please insert SIM cardSIM card is not inserted,

101Important Error MessagesFunction unsupportedThe function you selected is not supported by your service provider. Contact your service provider.Not

102Glossary of TermsADN Abbreviated Dialling Number. Used for frequently called numbers.APN Access Point Name. Directs the user to the gateway or the

103Glossary of TermsPUK PIN or PIN2 Unblocking Key. Used to unblock the PIN or PIN2 code. Supplied by your service provider. If the PUK or PUK2 is ent

104SpecificationsBands Supported... GSM 900 Class 4GSM 1800 Class 1Standby Time...

105LicensingCP8 Patent© Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. 2005Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of the

106LicensingEND-USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTBy use of this Panasonic cellular phone, including any embedded software features or programs (“Embedde

8Important InformationCare and maintenancePressing any of the keys may produce a loud tone. Avoid holding the phone close to the ear while pressing th

107Licensing5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PMC, ITS AFFILIA

108Declaration of ConformityThe declaration of conformity for product EB-A210 was not available at the time of printing this manual. It may be obtaine

109IndexAAccessories ... 96Alarm ... 88Stopping ...

110IndexGGames ... 81Glossary of Terms ... 102GPRS info ... 87Gr

111IndexShortcuts ... 92Silent mode ... 25SIM ...

9Important InformationAlways charge the battery in a well ventilated area, not in direct sunlight, between +5°C and +35°C. It is not possible to recha

10Important InformationAbout this manualSymbols used in this manualThe following symbols are used in this manual to represent the limited availability

11Important InformationHow to read this manual<Example> GSM network in Settings menu on page 68This function is SIM dependent. For other symbols

12About Your PhonePhone overviewSend keyRight Soft keyPower/End keyEarpieceCharging ConnectorSilent mode keyNavigation keyDisplayLeft Soft keyAsterisk

13About Your PhoneKey functions* The key icons given in the table represent the actual keys on the phone.Key name Function Key icon*Navigation keyPres

14About Your PhoneQuick keysYou can easily access features instead of navigating through the menus.Key FunctionIn Idle modeShort press[5] Open Main me

15About Your PhoneDisplayIdle displayIdle clockThe clock appears on the display about a minute after you press the last key.WallpaperStatus icon areaL

16About Your PhoneStatus iconsThe status icons are displayed or animated according to the currently activated functions.Icon MeaningSignal strength; t

iA210 Operating InstructionsContentsImportant Information ... 1Safety considerations... 1SAR... 6Care

17About Your PhoneIndicator lightThe indicator light flashes or beams when you receive calls/messages, the battery is charging, the alarm sounds or yo

18Getting StartedInstalling the SIM and the batteryThe SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card and the battery must be installed before using your phone

19Getting StartedInserting/removing the batteryInserting the battery1. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring the 3 gold contacts a

20Getting StartedCharging the batteryYour phone can be charged either when it is switched on or off. You can use your phone switched on even while cha

21Getting StartedLow battery warningWhen the battery power is low, a “Battery is low” message will be displayed and a warning tone will sound. The pho

22Basic OperationsMaking callsTo make a call, your phone must be within range of a network with adequate signal strength.Standard diallingIn Idle mode

23Basic OperationsInternational diallingThe international prefix (+) for the destination country/region should be entered, followed by the country/reg

24Basic OperationsAnswering callsWhen there is an incoming call, the phone rings and/or vibrates (depending on your phone’s alert setting). (See “Aler

25Basic OperationsAnswering a second callWhile on an active call, you may receive another call.To enable this service, Call waiting must be active. (S

26Basic OperationsIn-call operationsIn-call menu (while connected to an active call)While on a call, you can access the in-call menu.1. [5] (Menu)2. [

iiContents Games... 81Games menu structure ...81Playing games...81Browser ...

27Basic OperationsDTMFDTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) can be sent during a conversation. These are often used to access voicemail, paging and compute

28Basic OperationsMultiple calls operationsIn-call menu (while on multiple calls)While on more than one call, you can access the in-call menu.1. [5] (

29Basic OperationsConference You can have a conversation with up to 5 people on a Conference call.During a call (one active call and one call on hold)

30Basic OperationsCall statusWhen you have multiple calls (including calls on hold), you can check or manage the status of the calls.During a multiple

31Text Entr yYour phone provides three text entry modes to enter characters.Selecting a text modePress and hold [e] to cycle through the text input mo

32Text EntryChanging the letter casePress [e] to change the letter case mode as follows.abc/T9abc 7 Abc/T9Abc 7 ABC/T9ABCAuto capital changeAuto capit

33Text EntryThe following table shows characters available on your phone.To use the function in the bottom cell assigned to a key, press and hold the

34Menu NavigationMain menu structureThe 9 menus are as follows:MessagesInbox ...38Archive ...39Create new...

35Menu NavigationDisplaying the menuThe menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the keypad.In Idle

36MessagesSMS (Short Message Service)SMS allows you to send and receive short text messages to/from mobile phones. Small pictures, sounds and/or anima

1Important InformationThank you for purchasing this Panasonic digital cellular phone. This phone is designed to operate on GSM networks – GSM900 and G

37MessagesSetting the Message centre numberYour connection settings must be configured before using the service. The Message centre number may be

38MessagesReceiving messagesWhen you receive a message, the message icon ( ) is displayed along with a ringtone, illumination and/or vibration.d Main

39MessagesViewing messages in the ArchiveYou can view messages sent and/or waiting to be sent in the Archive.d Main menu > Messages > Archiv

40MessagesCreating a messageYou can create messages with pictures, sounds, etc.d Main menu > Messages > Create new1. Enter your text (See “Text

41MessagesSending a messageWhen a message is completed:1. [5] (Options)2. [192] to scroll to Send or Save & send 7 [5] (Select)3. Enter the ph

42MessagesIllumination MessagesWith the Illumination feature, you can express special feelings in a message. The Indicator light will respond to the p

43MessagesSelect the required emoticons from the list below.• Pattern A: [Firefly] flickers slowly for about two seconds.• Pattern B: [Flash] flic

44MessagesCreating an Illumination Message with animationsd Main menu > Messages > Create new1. Enter your text2. [5] (Options)3. [192] to scrol

45MessagesSelect the required animation from the list below.• Pattern A: [Firefly] flickers slowly for about two seconds.• Pattern B: [Flash] flic

46MessagesVoicemailThe Voicemail service lets you access your voice mailbox. To listen to your voice messages, you may need to subscribe to the Voicem

2Important InformationDisposing of the BatteryDo not incinerate or dispose of the battery as ordinary rubbish. The battery must be disposed of in acco

47MessagesCell BroadcastYou can receive messages on specified topics, such as weather information and traffic news, regularly from your service pr

48MessagesUser defined topicYou can add your favourite topics to the user-defined topic list.d Main menu > Messages > Cell Broadcast > Topic

49MessagesLanguagesYou can set the language of the message you receive.d Main menu > Messages > Cell Broadcast > Languages1. If there are

50ContactsContacts list ...51Add Contact ...52Phone...52SIM...53Call log

51ContactsBrowsing the Contacts listYou can search for a number in the Contacts list.You need to set SIM or Phone Contacts list as your default Co

52ContactsAdding contactsStoring a contact in your phoneIn the phone, you can store detailed information for each contact.The entries are grouped toge

53ContactsStoring a contact in your SIMYou can store some information for each contact in your SIM.d Main menu > Contacts > Add Contact >

54ContactsStoring a contact in FDN The Fixed dial feature allows you to limit your outgoing calls to a certain set of numbers saved in FDN (Fixed Dial

55ContactsCall logRecently dialled phone numbers, answered calls and missed calls are stored in the Call log. The numbers in the Call log list can

56ContactsSpeed Dial list Setting speed dialling keysYou can quickly dial phone numbers stored at locations 2-9 in the Contacts list.You must assign a

3Important InformationHeating EquipmentWhen your handset, the accompanying battery or charging accessories are wet, do not put those in any type of he

57ContactsGroupsYou can categorise the Contacts list stored in your phone into 10 groups. You can edit each group by renaming, or selecting a part

58ContactsEditing the groupd Main menu > Contacts > Groups1. [192] to scroll to the required group 7 [5] (Options)2. [192] to scroll to the requ

59ContactsViewing My Numbersd Main menu > Contacts > Advanced > My Numbers1. [192] to scroll to the required entry 7 [6] (View)OptionsWhe

60ContactsSDN If your SIM includes SDN (Service Dialling Number), you can call a service number by selecting from the list.SDN enables you to access s

61SettingsSounds ...62Volume ...62Ringtones...62Warning tone...63Alerts

62SettingsSoundsVolumeYou can change the volume of different ringtones used for the following: Calls, Contacts calls, Alarm, Messages, Cell Broadcast,

63SettingsDownloading ringtones via the SMS service Your requested ringtones can be downloaded to your phone via the SMS service. When a message i

64SettingsAlertsYou can set your phone to ring and/or vibrate when you receive a call or message, or the set time is reached.The following alert types

65SettingsIlluminationThe phone alerts you with illumination when specific events occur.d Main menu > Settings > Display > Illumination1.

66SettingsBrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the display.d Main menu > Settings > Display1. [192] to scroll to Brightness 7 [5] (Change)

4Important InformationDownloadingYour phone has the capability of downloading and storing information and data from external sources. It is your respo

67SettingsLanguageT9 inputWhen you create text, T9® dramatically reduces the number of key presses. The following T9® input modes are available:d

68SettingsGSM network Auto networkYou can set your phone to automatically or manually search for another network when roaming. When Auto network is on

69SettingsNetwork listThe Network list is used when the Auto network is set to on. The order in the list indicates the search priority. You can ed

70SettingsCallsCall Diverts Voice calls can be diverted to different numbers in different situations. For example, you can divert calls to your voice

71SettingsCall ServiceTime/Charge Check the duration and the remaining units of calls.d Main menu > Settings > Calls > Call Service >

72SettingsWithhold ID Withhold ID may already be set to prevent showing your name and/or number to another phone by the network operator. You can chec

73SettingsCharge settings You can check the service charge settings or reset the settings.d Main menu > Settings > Calls > Call Service &

74SettingsLine Your phone has two phone lines if your SIM supports CPHS and Alternate Line Service.d Main menu > Settings > Calls > Call Serv

75SettingsSecurityCall barCall barring restricts certain calls using a password supplied by your service provider. You can check or change the sta

76SettingsCodesChanging the phonecodeYou can change the phonecode for enhancing security. See “SIM lock” on page 78.d Main menu > Settings > Sec

5Important InformationThis phone must be used in compliance with any applicable international or national law or any special restrictions governing it

77SettingsChanging PIN/PIN2You must enable the PIN before changing the code. See “PIN control” on page 76.d Main menu > Settings > Security

78SettingsSIM lock Once you enable the SIM lock, you will be prompted to enter your phonecode when you switch on the phone with a different SIM insert

79SettingsAuto key lockThe Auto key lock is used to prevent any keys from being pressed accidentally e.g. when the phone is being carried. This fu

80SettingsPower on/off timeThe phone can be set to turn itself on/off automatically at a specified time.d Main menu > Settings > Time and date1.

81GamesPlaying gamesHit MouseWhen you see the mouse, press any key from [A] to [K] as quickly as possible to hit it. Keep in mind that the dog is not

82GamesFunny ToggleToggle green and red cards to match all the faces with as few tries as you can. Press [S], [F], [H] or [J] to move the cursor, and

83BrowserSettingsSetting up to access the InternetYour phone supports WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and has a WAP browser. Connect wirelessly to

84Browserd Main menu > Browser > Settings > Server list1. [192] to scroll to the required server 7 [6] (Edit)2. [192] to edit the required it

85BrowserStarting the BrowserThe first time the Browser is activated, the Home page will be displayed. During an Internet connection, you can add

86BrowserBookmarksOnce you bookmark your favourite webpage, you can quickly jump to the page.Bookmarking a pageYou can save web addresses to your list

6Important InformationSARINTERNATIONAL – ICNIRPTHIS PANASONIC PHONE (MODEL EB-A210) MEETS REQUIREMENTSFOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVESYour mobile phone is

87BrowserData connectionsData connection settingsYou must configure the Data connections (GPRS and CSD) before configuring the server settings.d M

88ApplicationsAlarmYou can set the alarm so that the phone will sound, vibrate and/or light when the set time is reached.d Main menu > Applications

89ApplicationsOptionsWhen the required setting is highlighted, the following options are available by pressing [5] (Options): Activate/Deactivate,

90ApplicationsCurrency converterConversion rate settingThe currency converter enables you to convert from/to a home currency using a conversion rate t

91My MediaPicturesPictures downloaded from the Internet are stored in the Pictures folder.d Main menu > My Media > Pictures1. [192] to scroll to

92My MediaUser defined foldersYou can also store your pictures and sounds in the user defined folders.d Main menu > My Media > Pictures or Sound

93CalendarYou need to set the date before viewing the calendar (see “Time and date” on page 79).d Main menu > Calendar1. Press the following keys t

94ProfilesProfilesActivating a profileYou can switch among different profiles in your phone, each with a distinct combination of alert method, rington

95ProfilesSetting a profileYou can customise a profile by changing the alerts, ring volume, warning tone, and/or brightness.d Main menu > Profi

96AccessoriesThe following accessories are available for your Panasonic phone.Travel chargerCarry this wherever you go, so you can always recharge you