Panasonic EB-GD96 operating instructions Short Text Messages, Setting the Phone for Text Messages

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Short Text Messages

Short Text Messages

You can receive, display, edit and/or send short text messages, of up to 160 characters to mobile phones on the same network or any network that has a roaming agreement.

Setting the Phone for Text Messages

Before you can send a message you must enter the Message Centre number into Parameters (your Service Provider will supply the Message Centre number).

The Message Centre number may have been preprogrammed, on your SIM card.

Setting the Message Centre Number

1From Idle mode press Q, select Messages > Short Message > Parameters > Message Centre and press Q

2Enter message centre number in international dial format – see “International Dialling” page 8

Sending a Text Message

1From Idle mode press Q, select Messages > Short Message > Create and press Q

2Use e to select one of the pre-defined messages to be used as a basis and press Q twice, or select <Create> and press Q

3Use g to navigate through the message and add any extra text (up to a total of 160 characters) – see “Text Entry” page 62

4Press Q twice

You will be prompted if you wish to send the message, if you do not wish to send the message press B, the message will be stored.

5Press Q and enter the destination phone number (or recall a

number from the Phonebook) - see “Retrieve a Number” page 13 and press Q

6Press Q twice

7You may be asked if you wish to have delivery confirmation. If you do not want confirmation use e to select NO then press Q. If you do, use e to select Yes then press Q

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Contents EB-GD96 Page SIM Quick ReferencePersonal Handsfree AccessoriesLi-Ion Battery Carry CaseCharging Stand Travel ChargerData Cable Contact Further InformationContents Advanced Operation Getting Started Fitting the SIMRemoving the SIM Connecting the Travel Charger Fitting the BatteryCharging the Battery Removing the BatteryLow Battery Warning Disconnecting the Travel ChargerLocation of Controls Getting to Know Your PhoneStatus Icons Cancel Icon Navigation Prompt To Select a Function Using the Menu SystemShortcuts International Dialling Switching the Phone On/OffBasic Operation Making a CallEmergency Calls Automatic RedialEnding a Call Answering a CallUnlocking the Phone Earpiece Volume ControlCaller Identification Locking the PhoneEnabling/Disabling the PIN Using the PINSetting Vibration Alert Setting Ring and Key VolumeTo Store a Number in the Mobile Phonebook PhonebookStore a Number To Store a Number in the SIM PhonebookBrowsing Phonebook Retrieve a NumberOverwrite Protection Editing Phonebook Entries Retitling Group Names Using Alert ProfilesGrouping Phonebook Entries Retrieving a Number from a GroupService Dial Numbers Setting the Hot Key Dial SourceHot Key Phone Numbers Viewing Stored Numbers Review the PhonebookMy Numbers Adding NumbersDisplaying Animations Setting up a Pre-defined Ring TonePersonalising Your Phone Add a Start-up GreetingComposing a Melody Recording a Voice RingerEditing your Melody Disabling all TonesDownload Melody Setting the Backlight ColourSetting the Backlight Time Using Voice CommandsVoice Dial Entry Setup Recalling Voice Dial EntriesDialling Voice Dial Entries Editing the Voice Dial Entries Restoring the Default Phone SettingsSelecting Vibration Alert Type Changing the LanguageDisabling Key Guard Using Key GuardPhone Security Changing the Security CodesFixed Dial Restricting CallsCall Barring Barred DiallingWild Numbers Clock Initially Setting the Home TimeSetting the Clock Format ApplicationsSetting the Alarm Setting the Clock for Summer TimeCalculator Setting a Power On/Off TimeSwapping the Currency Conversion Currency ConvertorEntering an Initial Conversion Rate Converting a ValueSending a Text Message Setting the Phone for Text MessagesSetting the Message Centre Number Short Text MessagesDelete a Message Receiving Text MessagesMessage Options Reply to a MessageCreating a User Defined Message Manage Messages ListsMessage Parameters Cell Broadcasts Enabling/Disabling Broadcasts Message ListLanguage Returning an Unanswered Call Call InformationRecent Numbers Calling the Last Dialled NumberSetting the Unit Price Call DurationCall Charges Setting the Maximum Unit Level Setting a Warning LevelCall Identification Advanced Operation Diverting CallsHolding Calls and Call Waiting End Current Call and Receive Second Call Receiving a Second CallAccept a Second Call Reject a Second CallAdding to Multi-party Call TransferMulti-party Calls Enabling Multi-partySplitting a Multi-party Ending Multi-party CallsEnding a Multi-party Call Changing to a New Network Schedule Creating a ReminderViewing Reminders Setting a Holiday Reminder Deleting RemindersDeleting Holiday Reminders Jump to Future Date Mogular GamesPuzzle WAP Browser Server SettingsNavigating Content Switching between Circuit Switch and GprsActivating the Browser Adding a Bookmark Using BookmarksRecalling Pages Using Bookmarks Browser MenuSetting the Linger Time Deactivating the BrowserDeleting Bookmarks Last Status Internet E-mail Mail SetupSend/Receive Messages Create a New MessageForward Read MessagesMessage Status ReplyManage Message Stores Setup SignatureStore an Address Add a SignatureSwapping Between Handsfree and Handheld Calls Additional FeaturesDesktop Handsfree Voice MemoPause Dial Dtmf TonesPlay Back a Voice Memo Send Dtmf Tones During a CallSetting Clock Display Setting Auto AdjustmentSecond Clock Accessory Related Features Setting Manual AdjustmentSetting Summer Time ABC ÁÂÃ AÄÅ Text EntryT9Text Input Other Text ModesEditing Text Personalise Menu StructureTrouble Shooting Important Error Messages PIN2 Important Information Safety ConsiderationsImportant Information Care and Maintenance Chap Glossary of TermsSIM Specifications Phone Including BatteryPhone Panasonic GSM Mobile Telephone Warranty TermsMonday Friday excluding Bank Holidays 08705Guarantee EU WarrantyEasy Repair Setele OY Aartselaar EU Warranty Personal Record Mail SettingsUse the table below to record your GPRS/GSM WAP settings WAP SettingsPage Page Page Bull CP8 Patent Page 02.003