Panasonic A100, A101 User Manual

Getting Started ......................1

Fitting and removing the battery 1

Fitting and removing the SIM ....3

Charging the battery..................3

Battery level indicator ................4

Low battery power warning .......4

Your phone — A100..................5

Your phone — A101.................6

Key functions.............................7

Displays.....................................9

Basic Operations.................12

Switching the phone on/off ......12

Making a call ...........................12

Ending a call............................13

Answering a call ......................14

In-call operations .....................15

Incoming call while on a call .... 17

DTMF ......................................18

Text entry ................................19

Menu Display...........................22

Menu Structure....................23

My Phone Menu ..................24

Sounds ....................................25

Display.....................................26

Language ................................27

Alerts .......................................28

Profiles ....................................28

Auto answer ............................30

Any key answer .......................30

Defaults ...................................30

Games Menu .......................31

Selecting games......................31

Contacts Menu.....................34

Browse ....................................35

Create......................................35

Groups.....................................38

Memory status.........................39

My Numbers ............................39

Hotkey dial...............................40

My Contacts ............................40

Calendar .............................. 41

New event ............................... 41

View event...............................42

Key Guard ........................... 43

Messages Menu .................. 44

Create .....................................45

Inbox ....................................... 48

Outbox..................................... 49

Archive .................................... 50

User Messages ....................... 51

Memory status.........................51

Settings ................................... 51

Cell Broadcast......................... 53

Phone Menu ........................ 55

Call Service............................. 56

Call Diverts.............................. 59

Security ................................... 60

Network................................... 63

Application Menu................ 64

Clock ....................................... 65

Calculator................................ 67

Currency.................................. 67

Melody composer.................... 68

Phone menu............................ 69

Records Menu..................... 70

Last dialled/Answered/

Unanswered number............... 70

Delete all ................................. 70

Accessories ........................ 71

How to Identify a Genuine

Panasonic Accessory.............. 71

Troubleshooting ................. 72

Important Error Messages . 74

Glossary of Terms .............. 75

Index .................................... 76

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Contents i

ii Contents

Getting Started

Fitting and removing the battery

Before removing the battery, ensure that the phone is switched off and the charger is disconnected from the phone.

Fitting the battery — A100

Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the battery ensuring the 3 gold contacts align with the 3 gold pins in the phone. When replacing the cover, ensure to slide upward to the top of the phone.

Removing the battery — A100

Push and hold the release latch ➊ towards the top of the phone using the cover clip, then lift the battery out

➋.

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Fitting the battery — A101

Removing the battery — A101

Push and hold the release latch ➊ towards the top of the phone using the cover clip, then lift the battery out ➋.

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Fitting and removing the SIM

The SIM is located under the battery.

Fitting the SIM — A100

Ensure the gold contacts are facing downwards before sliding the SIM into the SIM holder.

Fitting the SIM — A101

Removing the SIM — A100

While holding the tab down, slide the SIM out.

Removing the SIM — A101

Ensure the gold contacts are facing downwards before sliding the SIM into the SIM holder.

While holding the tab down, slide the SIM out.

Charging the battery

Connecting and disconnecting the Travel Charger

The battery must be fitted in the phone before the charger is connected. Insert the Charging Connector into the socket at the base of the phone before connecting the

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charger to the mains outlet. Once connected, the Battery level indicator will start scrolling (see “Battery level indicator” on page 4). It is recommended to charge the battery for a minimum of 4 hours before first use.

NOTE: DO NOT force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the charger. If the battery has been deeply discharged, it may take several minutes before the Battery level indicator is displayed.

When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the outlet before removing the plug from the phone.

Battery level indicator

While charging Charging

Phone on

Phone off

complete

Low battery power warning

When the battery power is low, a “Battery is Low” message will be displayed. If this occurs during conversation, finish your call immediately. The power will automatically switch off after the warning tone. Fully recharge the battery. See “Charging the battery” on page 3. (Calls can be made and received while the phone is charging.)

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Your phone — A100

Display

Left Soft Key

Perform functions indicated in the left display corner

Send Key

Answer/make a call

Charging Connector

Earpiece

Personal Hands Free Connector

Navigation Key

Scroll/move through menus

Right Soft Key

Cancel/exit Perform functions indicated in the right display corner

Power/End Key

Press and hold to switch your phone on/off

Silent Mode Key

Press and hold to switch Silent Mode on/off

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Your phone — A101

Display

Left Soft Key

Perform functions indicated in the left display corner

Send Key

Answer/make a call

Charging Connector

Earpiece

Personal Hands Free Connector

Navigation Key

Scroll/move through menus

Right Soft Key

Cancel/exit Perform functions indicated in the right display corner

Power/End Key

Press and hold to switch your phone on/off

Silent Mode Key

Press and hold to switch Silent Mode on/off

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Key functions

A100 Key A101 Key Function

Navigation Key: Scroll or move through menus, text and

A A

#~,"#~,

phone numbers. In idle mode, press to display the “Contacts” menu.

Left Soft Key: Perform the functions displayed in the lower left corner. In idle mode, press to activate the “Menu” display, or press and hold to activate the “Profiles” menu.

Right Soft Key/Cancel or Exit Key: Perform the functions displayed in the lower right corner. Mainly used to cancel and return to the previous menu level. In text entry mode, press to delete text. In idle mode, press and hold to activate the “Messages” menu. When receiving a call, press to mute the ringtone.

Numeric Keys: Enter numbers. Press and hold one of the keys from Press and hold code) or “P” (extension number code). To dial an extension number, dial the phone number first, press and hold number.

In text entry mode, enter text, numbers and characters. Send Key: Make a call or answer a call.

In idle mode, press to check the last dialled list. In text entry mode, press to switch between input methods.

Power/End Key: End/reject a call. During key operation, press to return to the previous display. Press and hold to return to idle mode. In idle mode, press and hold to switch phone on/off.

Silent Mode Key: In idle mode, press and hold to switch the Silent Mode (Vibrator on/Ring off) on and off. In text entry mode, press to switch T9 smart English input mode on/off, or press and hold to enter symbols.

$ to , for Hotkey dialling.

# to enter a “+” (international access

# to add a “P”, then enter the extension

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During a call

Minimal menu options are available during a call by pressing the following key options.

A100 Key A101 Key Function

C C

#~,

1 5

#~,

Activate Hands free, Conference call, Call transfer, Contacts list, Messages menu, Call status.

Swap between two calls. Put the call on hold.

Increase the volume while on a call.

Decrease the volume while on a call.

Display the last dialled records list. Answer another call. If a phone number is entered, hold the active call and call the number.

Send DTMF. Press and hold on/off

! to switch the Hands free speaker

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Displays

Idle display

The clock appears on the display one minute after you press the last key. The clock position changes every minute.

NOTE: All screen images in this manual are simulated.

NOTE: Some services described in this manual are network

dependent or may only be available on a subscription basis. Some functions are SIM dependent. For more information, contact your service provider.

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Status icons

The status icons are displayed or animated according to the currently activated functions. The Antenna, Signal and Battery icons are displayed when the handset is switched on and connected to a network. If there is no connection with the network, the Signal icon will not be displayed.

Icon Meaning

Antenna and signal strength

Registered to a non-home network – roaming

(Flashing)

Call Diverts is on

Key Guard is enabled

Message area is full

Unread message is stored

Voice mail indicator (voice mail has been received)

Alarm is set

All tones or ring volume is off

Vibrator is on

Battery charge level Low battery

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Symbols in the Manual

A100

Symbols

154

A101

Symbols

154

Meaning

Press the Navigation Key in the direction indicated by the arrow

Press Left Soft Key

Press Right Soft Key

#~, #~, Press numeric Keys

Press Send Key

D D Press Power/End Key

Symbols used throughout the manual are based on the A100.

Press Asterisk Key

Press Silent Mode Key

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Basic Operations

Switching the phone on/off

1. Press and hold D for 2 to 3 seconds

2. The phone starts in idle mode

Making a call

3. Press and hold

Ensure that the signal strength meter shows network coverage is available in the current area.

To make a call, start in idle mode.

Standard dialling

1. Enter the area code and phone number C

The dialled number is displayed

2. When the other party answers, talk into the Microphone

Earpiece Volume:

During a call,

D again to switch the power off

4 to adjust the earpiece volume

Using the contacts list

1. 4 to enter Contacts

Last number dialling

1. C

2. 4 required name or phone number C

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4 required name or phone number C

International dialling

The international access code (+) and the destination country/region code should be entered, followed by the area code and phone number.

1. Press and hold

# until “+” is displayed, then enter the

country / region code

2. Enter the area code and phone number

NOTE: Many countries/regions include an initial “0” in the area code. This should, in most cases, be omitted when dialling international numbers. If you have difficulties making international calls, contact your service provider.

Emergency call

To make an emergency call, the antenna ( ) must be present

When SIM is inserted:

Enter the emergency number 112

When SIM is not inserted:

Enter the emergency number 112 C

@ (SOS) > “Emergency call” A (Yes)

NOTE: Most countries support the international emergency

number 112. If you find the number does not work on your phone, please call your service provider. Emergency calls without a SIM is country or network operator dependent.

Ending a call

To hang up, D

The duration of the call will be displayed.

When the “Max cost” is on, the remaining units will be displayed. For setting the “Max cost”, see “Maximum cost:” on page

58.

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Answering a call

OR If “Any key answer” is on,

From idle mode press any key except (See “Any key answer” on page 30.)

Volume:

From My Phone

Quick touch silent mode:

To quickly set the ringtone off ( ) and the vibrator on ( ), press and hold To resume, press and hold ! again.

One click mute on incoming call:

To set the ring tone off,

Reject incoming call:

4 Sounds >Volume A(Select) 4 Adjust the volume level A(OK)

@(Mute)

•If you want to reply to the call, A(Reply)

•If you want to reject the call,

@(Reject).

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In-call operations

During a call, the following options are available by pressing

A(Menu) or @(Hold)

Hands free/Hand held

You can switch the phone between hands free and hand held.

During a call:

A(Menu)

4 Hands free / Hand held A(Select)

Contacts

You can access your Contacts list that is stored in SIM in your phone.

During a call:

1. A(Menu)

4 Contacts A(Select)

Messages

You can create, check, or send a message while on a call. See “Messages Menu” on page 44.

During a call:

A(Menu)

4 Messages A(Select)

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Hold

You can put a call on hold. During a call:

@(Hold)

To resume:

A(Back)

NOTE: This function is network dependent.

Making a second call

During a call:

1. Enter the second phone number or select a phone number from the Contacts list (see “Contacts” on page

15).

2. C The first call is put on hold

NOTE: This function is network dependent.

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Incoming call while on a call

NOTE: Call waiting must be on – see “Call waiting” on page 56

This function is network dependent.

During a call, you may receive another call.

1. To answer another call,

hold.) To disconnect another call,

2. During a conversation with a second caller,

or A(Menu) and select one of the following options:

Conference

You can make a conference call with up to 5 parties During a call:

1. A(Menu)

4 Conference A(Select)

NOTE: This function is network dependent.

Call transfer

Call transfer connects the active calling party to the other party on hold, then disconnects your line, leaving the two callers in the conversation.

During a call:

A(Menu) 4 Call transfer A(Select)

C (First call is placed on

A(Reject)

@(Swap)

NOTE: This function is network dependent.

Call status

Call status allows you to disconnect the line or put a call on hold with the active party.

During a call:

A(Menu)

2. 4 Call status A(Select)

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DTMF

Swap

When you are connected to two calls, you can switch to the other calls.

During a call:

@(Swap) to change to the other call.

DTMF can be sent during a conversation. These are often used to access voice mail, paging and computerised home banking. For example, you may need to enter a number to remotely access voice mail messages. A phone number may be stored in the Contacts together with a DTMF sequence, allowing the number to be dialled upon recall and the DTMF number to be sent automatically.

Send DTMF during a call: Enter digits (

#~,, ! or ").

Pause dial

Using pauses allows you to send DTMF automatically.

1. Enter the phone number

2. Press and hold the phone number entered

3. Enter DTMF digits after the pause, e.g. enter the number to access voice mail messages

When the call is connected the DTMF sequence will be sent after 3 seconds.

# until a “P” is displayed at the end of

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Text entry

You can use alphanumeric characters to enter details into the Contacts list, to create text, etc.

Text mode Numeric

Key

# $ % & ' ( ) * + , C " ! @

NOTE: Displayed characters in the T9

T9®(T9Abc, T9abc, T9ABC)

(Input language: English)

Space 0. , ? ! + - = : ¿ ¡ ” ’ ; _ 0

1 / ( ) < > [ ] { } % ~ _ & (1 / ( ) < > [ ] { } % ~ _ &) 1 A B C 2 – (a b c 2 –) A B C 2 Ä (a b c 2 ä à ç) 2 D E F 3 – (d e f 3 –) D E F 3 É (d e f 3 é è) 3 G H I 4 – (g h i 4 –) G H I 4 (g h i 4 ì) 4 J K L 5 – (j k l 5 –) J K L 5 (j k l 5) 5 M N O 6 – (m n o 6 –) M N O 6 Ö Ñ (m n o 6 ö ñ ò) 6 P Q R S 7 – (p q r s 7 –) P Q R S 7 (p q r s 7 ß) 7 T U V 8 – (t u v 8 –) T U V 8 Ü (t u v 8 ü ù) 8 W X Y Z 9 – (w x y z 9 –) W X Y Z 9 Æ Ø Å (w x y z 9 æ ø å) 9

Shift mode

* Γ ∆ Θ Λ Ξ Π Σ Φ Ψ Ω *

(Hold) Space # £ $ ¥ ¤ @ \ § ^ | ↵ #

Delete text / (Hold) Delete all characters

mode vary depending on the selected input language. Use produced a word which is not the one you require, press correct word is displayed. Then continue to the next word. When “–” is reached, press

@ to spell the word you require.

! to toggle T9

On/Off. If the combination of letters typed has

Multi tap

(Input mode indicator:

Abc, abc or ABC)

A repeatedly until the

(0 ~ 9)

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Shift mode change

In text entry mode, you can change mode by pressing and holding C.

Multi tap Tegic Abc -> abc -> ABC -> 123 T9Abc -> T9abc -> T9ABC ->

123

Text Input mode change

In text entry mode, to switch T9® mode On/Off, press!.

Auto capital change

Auto capital affects Abc and T9Abc. When Input mode is changed to Abc or T9Abc, the first character is input as upper case and subsequent letters as lower case. When one of the following characters [. (Period) or ! or ? ] is input before a space, the next character is input as upper case.

T9® Text Input

Using this mode of text input dramatically reduces the required number of key presses. Press a key once for any letter you require on that key. The desired letter may not be displayed. Continue pressing other keys until the end of a word is reached, then check that the word has been typed correctly before continuing on to the next word. If the combination of letters typed has produced a word which is not the one you require, press until the correct word is displayed. Then continue to the next word.

A repeatedly

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Example of Text Input in T9® Mode To type a new message, follow these steps:

1. At the beginning of a new message press and hold

@(Clear) to delete previous text, if necessary

2. Press

3. Press

Note that the displayed words change as you type. Always type to the end of the word before editing.

Input” on page 27. If the word you require is not in the internal dictionary, then it should be entered using the Multi tap (ABC) mode.

C to change letter case, if necessary % % ( ( “Call” is displayed

Languages can be selected from T9 Input – see “T9

Other text modes

Multi tap mode (Abc, abc or ABC):

Each time a key is pressed in quick succession, the next character available on that key is displayed. Releasing the key or pressing another key enters the character displayed. The cursor moves to the next position.

In T9 (Abc) or Multi tap (Abc) mode, the first entered letter in a sentence is in upper case.

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Menu Display

NOTE: Menu display contents are dependent on your SIM.

The menu system provides the means for accessing the functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the keypad.

From idle mode

1. A(Menu) The main menu display has 9 menu options (See “Menu Structure” on page 23.)

2. 4 required menu A(Select) OR press a number next to a menu icon to access a menu option directly.

To go back to the Menu display,

D or @ repeatedly until to the Menu display returns.

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