13EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishImportant InformationThank you for purchasing this Panasonic digital cellular phone. This phone is designed to operate on GSMnetworks – GSM900, GSM1800 and GSM1900. 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-A100,EB-A101, EB-A102) 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://www.panasonicmobile.com.This Panasonic mobile phone is designed, manufactured and tested to ensure that it complies with thespecifications covering RF exposure guidelines applicable at the time of manufacture, in accordance withEU, USA FCC and Australian ACA regulations.Please refer to our website for latest information/standards and compliance in your country/region of usehttp://www.panasonicmobile.com.The following information should be read and understood as it provides details which will enable you tooperate your phone in a manner which is both safe to you and your environment, and conforms to legalrequirements regarding the use of cellular phones.This equipment should only be charged with approved charging equipment to ensureoptimum performance and avoid damage to your phone. Other usage will invalidate anyapproval given to this apparatus and may be dangerous. Ensure the voltage rating of the FastTravel Charger is compatible with the area of use when travelling abroad. A Fast TravelCharger (EB-CAD55xx*) is supplied with the Main Kit. (Note xx identifies the Charger region,e.g. CN, EU, UK.)Use of another battery pack than that recommended by the manufacturer may result in asafety hazard. If you use a feature which keeps the key backlight on continuously for a longtime, such as a game or the browser, battery life will become extremely short. To maintainlonger battery life, set the key backlight to off. Do not use this phone without the battery coverattached.Switch off your cellular phone when in an aircraft. The use of cellular phones in an aircraftmay be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network and may beillegal. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to the suspension or denial of cellularphone services to the offender, or legal action or both.Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery as ordinary rubbish. The battery must be disposedof in accordance with local regulations and may be recycled.It is advised not to use the equipment at a refuelling point. Users are reminded to observerestrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or where blastingoperations are in progress. Never expose the battery to extreme temperatures (in excess of60°C).It is imperative that the driver exercises proper control of the vehicle at all times. Do not holda phone while you are driving; find a safe place to stop first. Do not speak into a handsfreemicrophone if it will take your mind off the road. Always acquaint yourself thoroughly withrestrictions concerning the use of cellular phones within the area where you are driving andobserve them at all times.Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to personal medical devices,such as pacemakers and hearing aids.Remember to disable the alarm function when in an aircraft or a medical facility to prevent thephone automatically switching itself on.For most efficient use hold the phone as you would any normal phone. To avoid deteriorationof signal quality or antenna performance, do not touch or “cup” the antenna area while thephone is switched on. Do not leave the camera facing direct sunlight to avoid impairingcamera performance. Unauthorised modifications or attachments may damage the phoneand violate applicable regulations. The use of an unapproved modification or attachment mayresult in the invalidation of your guarantee – this does not affect your statutory rights.