Panasonic A500 User Manual

Name: Panasonic A500
Brand: Panasonic
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Operating Instructions Part 1

Digital Cellular Phone

Before operating this equipment

please read these instructions

(parts 1 and 2) completely.

Charge battery before operation

Table of Contents2
Getting Started4
- Inserting and Removing the SIM4
- Attaching and Removing the Battery4
- Charging the Battery5
- Operation of Battery Level Indicator5
- Low Battery Power Warning5
Keys & Displays6
- Keys7
- Shortcuts8
- Illumination Light8
- Display9
- Status Icons9
How to Use this Phone10
- Selecting a Menu Option10
- Symbols Used in this Manual11
Phone Basics and Managing Calls12
- Switching Phone ON/OFF12
- Displaying Menu12
- Making Calls12
- Answering Calls13
- Ending/Rejecting Calls13
  - International Dialling13
  - Emergency Call13
- Voicemail14
- Activating Quiet Mode14
- In-Call Options15
- Call Log18
Explore the Menus20
Settings Menu Structure21
Settings22
- Tone Setting22
- Vibration Alert Setting23
- Display Setting24
- Language Setting25
- Data Connections Setting25
- Network Setting25
- Call Settings27
- Security Settings30
  - Change Pin30
  - Call Barring31
- Time and Date Setting32
- Any Key Answer Setting32
- Keyguard Setting33
Profiles Menu Structure34
Profiles35
- Profile Setting35
- Editing Profile35
Text Entry (Edit)37
- Shift Mode37
- Input Mode38
- Text Input38
Messages Menu Structure39
Messages40
- MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)40
  - Create New41
  - Setting Options45
- SMS (Short Message Service)46
- Voicemail50
- Chat50
- Cell Broadcast51
- Memory Status51
Contacts Menu Structure52
Contacts53
- Browsing Contacts53
- Storing54
- Add Contact54
- Call Log56
- Speed Dial57
- Grouping Contacts Entries58
- My Number59
- Group Settings60
- Memory Status60
- Copy from SIM60
- Service Numbers60
Browser Menu Structure61
Browser62
- Server Setting62
- Viewing the Contents62
- Browser Options63
- Browser Options (Bookmarks)63
- Browser Options (Enter Address)64
- Browser Options (Save Image)64
- Browser Options (Set as Bookmark)64
- Browser Options (Service Inbox)64
- Browser Options (Reload Page)65
- Browser Options (Advanced)65
- Browser Options (Settings)66
Games Menu Structure67
Games68
- Selecting Games68
- Downloading Games68
- Settings69
Applications Menu Structure70
Applications71
- STK (SIM Tool Kit)71
- Alarm71
- Sound Recorder72
- Calculator72
- Infrared73
Calendar75
My Media Menu Structure76
My Media77
- Pictures (My Media > Pictures)77
- Sounds (My Media > Sounds)78
- Shortcuts79
- Text Templates79
- Memory Status80
Personal WAP/MMS Settings81
Troubleshooting83
- Important Error Messages84
Glossary of Terms85
How to Change the X Changeable Cover86
Index87

Questions and Answers:

R
richard97Jul 26, 2025
Why can't I make calls on my Panasonic A500?
- L
  lunderwoodJul 26, 2025
  There could be several reasons why you're unable to make calls. First, check if the Keyguard is enabled and disable it. Second, verify that outgoing calls aren't barred in your settings. Finally, ensure your phone is registered on a network by moving to an area with coverage.

Panasonic A500 Specifications

General

Network Technology	GSM
EDGE	No
Status	Discontinued
SIM	Mini-SIM
Vibration	Yes
Phonebook	500 entries
Call records	10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Card slot	No
Alert types	Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack	No
Bluetooth	No
Radio	No
USB	No
Games	Yes
Java	No
Organizer	Yes
Stand-by	Up to 200 h
2G bands	GSM 900 / 1800
Ringtones	Polyphonic (32 channels)
Messaging	SMS, EMS