Panasonic Digital Multi Network Phone Ebtx310 Operating Instructions

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Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the world’s most 
technologically advanced mobile communications systems! Your new 
Panasonic phone combines the advantages of digital and analog coverage 
with a variety of time-saving and easy-to-use features. The result: a phone 
that offers real convenience, dependability, and mobility—in digital 
and 
analog service areas. 
About This Manual
This manual contains comprehensive instructions for each of your phone’s 
features. From making a call to troubleshooting a problem, the answers to 
most of your questions are here.
Chapter 1: 
Safety First
Chapter 1 includes important safety and battery information. Whether you 
are a novice or an experienced cellular user, be sure to read this section 
before operating your phone.
Chapter 2: 
Getting Started
Chapter 2 describes the basics of setting up and operating your phone. 
From connecting and charging your battery, describing the phone’s keys 
and display icons, moving through the feature menu, and using the Private 
Handsfree Headset, this is the place to turn when you are ready to get 
started. 
Chapter 3: 
Everyday Operations
Chapter 3 covers those features you’ll use on a daily basis — placing and 
ending calls, answering calls, and so on.
Chapter 4: 
Text Entry Operations
Chapter 4 covers the two modes of text entry: letter-by-letter entry and the 
new WORD T9® entry — designed to give you rapid text entry when 
sending text messages.
Chapter 5: 
Phonebook Features
Chapter 5 covers how to save names, numbers, and additional information 
in your phone’s memory.
Chapter 6: 
Additional Operations
Chapter 6 describes those features that allow you to customize your 
phone’s settings. You can set alarms, record voice commands to perform 
many phone functions, change your standby screen and other display 
features, and switch your phone to another language. You can also secure 
your phone from unauthorized use. 
Chapter 7: 
Service Provider Features
Chapter 7 describes how to use features that may be offered by your 
wireless service provider, such as Caller ID, Call Waiting, Three-Way 
Calling, Text Messaging, Voice Mail, and so on. Check with your wireless 
service provider for complete information on available services. 
						

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Chapter 8: System Settings
Chapter 8 contains information about the features on the System Setting 
menu. This information is provided primarily for technically knowledgeable 
users.
Reference Information:
Appendix A: Before Requesting Help
As you begin to take advantage of your phone’s features, you may 
experience minor problems. However, you can easily fix most of these 
problems. This chapter contains a detailed list of solutions to some of the 
problems you may encounter. 
Appendix B: Phone Accessories
Many accessories are available for your phone. Appendix B lists and 
illustrates each of these accessories. Please contact your wireless service 
provider to purchase Genuine Panasonic accessories.
Appendix C: Consumer Update
Appendix C contains a recent report published by the U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration about the safety of mobile phones.
Index
If you are looking for a specific topic and it is not listed in the Contents, the 
Index may point you in the right direction.
Icons Used in This Manual
The following icons indicate critical and time-saving information found 
throughout this manual. Please take special notice of information included 
with these icons.  
Caution: Information that could prevent you from damaging your 
phone or putting your own safety at risk. Please be sure to read 
this information.
Note: Information that could have direct impact on how a 
particular feature or function will operate.   
Tip: Helpful advice and time-saving shortcuts. Memorizing these 
tips can save you valuable time. 
						

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Safety First
Your new phone is a convenient and effective communications tool, but it can 
be hazardous when used improperly. To avoid harming yourself or anyone else, 
please review the following information before using your phone. 
Batteries
Batteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if the terminals are 
touched with a conductive material (for example, metal jewelry, keys, and so 
on). Therefore, use caution when handling a charged battery. Additional 
precautions and notes are listed below:
Never throw a battery into a fire; it may explode.
Fully recharge the battery if the battery is low or as soon as the low-battery 
alert beeps.
Do not drop the battery.
Do not bridge battery contacts together with metallic objects.
Do not remove the battery from the phone while the phone is powered on. 
Settings you have changed may revert to their previous settings.
A recyclable lithium ion/polymer battery powers your phone. Please 
call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle the battery.
Charging Devices
Use only Genuine Panasonic charging accessories. Use of attachments not 
recommended by Panasonic or your wireless service provider may result in 
fire, electrical shock, or injury. Panasonic is not responsible for damage 
caused by using non-Panasonic accessories.
Do not expose charging adapters to moisture, water, or the weather. 
Do not use an adapter with a damaged cord.
When using a DC adapter in an automobile, a small amount of electricity 
flows through the adapter, even if the phone is turned off. Remove the plug 
from the cigarette lighter whenever the phone will be left in the vehicle for 
long periods of time.
Caution: The cigarette lighter must have a 12V negative ground 
socket.
Do not use the adapter in a vehicle that has a positive ground system.
General
Do not use the phone in extreme temperature or humidity. The specified 
operating temperature range is -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C).
Do not expose the phone (particularly the display) to direct sunlight for 
extended periods of time.
Do not attempt to disassemble the phone. There are no user-serviceable 
parts inside.
Do not expose the phone to rain or spill liquids on it.
Do not carry the phone by holding the antenna.
Do not use any accessories other than those designed for use with your 
phone.
Use of attachments not recommended or sold by your wireless service 
provider may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury.
Panasonic cannot be held responsible for damages caused by using non-
Panasonic accessories.

 
						

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Availability of Service
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and 
landline networks, and user-programmed functions. Because of this, 
connection in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never 
rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (for example, 
medical emergencies). When operating in analog mode, the service area where 
you can place and receive calls will be smaller than with other phones. 
Emergency (911) Service
If you need to make an emergency (911) call, power the phone on, dial 911, and 
press  . Emergency calls can be made regardless of lock setting. 
Note: When you purchase your phone, the   key is programmed 
as a Super Dial key to call the emergency number 911. However, you 
have to enable this key assignment before you can use it. See 
“Emergency Call” on page 57
.
Remember, to make or receive any call, the phone must be switched on and in 
a service area that has adequate signal strength. Emergency calls might not be 
possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network service and/or 
phone features are in use. 
Safety Tips
Following the suggestions in this section will help ensure safe and efficient 
operation of your Panasonic phone.
This Model Phone Meets The Governments Requirements For Exposure 
To Radio Waves. 
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and 
manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency 
(RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. 
Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish 
permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are 
based on standards that were developed by independent scientific 
organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. 
The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the 
safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of 
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit 
set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
* Tests for SAR are conducted using standard 
operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its 
highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is 
determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the 
phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because 
the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the 
power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless 
base station antenna, the lower the power output. 
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and 
certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the 
government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in 
positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by 
the FCC for each model. The highest SAR value for this model phone when 
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the 
public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard 
incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the 
public and to account for any variations in measurements. 
						

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tested for use at the ear is 1.51W/kg and when worn on the body, as described 
in this user guide, is 0.747W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among 
phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). 
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and 
at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe 
exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all 
reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission 
guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and 
can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid 
after searching on FCC ID NWJ10A003A.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the 
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) web-site at
http://www.wow-com.com.
Caution: All Panasonic branded accessories are tested and comply 
with FCC RF exposure requirements. Non-Panasonic accessories 
may not comply.
Body-worn operation
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear your 
wireless phone on your body while on a voice or data call, always place the 
phone in a Panasonic supplied or approved carry accessory. Use of non-
Panasonic approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized 
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may 
violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with 
the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION: For your phone to operate most efficiently, do 
not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the 
antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher 
power level than otherwise needed.
Driving
Important: Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless 
telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if 
using your phone while driving:
Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility;
Use handsfree operation, if available;
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving 
conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, 
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from 
your wireless phone.

Pacemakers: The Health Industry Manufacturers Association 
recommendsthat a minimum separation of 6 inches (6”) or 15 centimeters 
(15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a 
pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These 
recommendations are consistent with independent research and 
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. 
						

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Persons with pacemakers:Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when 
the phone is turned ON;
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for 
interference;
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone 
OFF immediately.

Hearing Aids: Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some 
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult 
your service provider.

Other Medical Devices: If you use any other personal medical device, 
consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately 
shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you 
in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted 
in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may 
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Ve hi c le s : RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately 
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer 
or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the 
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities: Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted 
notices so require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air; switch off your 
phone before boarding an aircraft unless otherwise advised by airline 
personnel.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a 
“blasting area” or in other areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs 
and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere 
and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an 
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly 
marked. They include fueling areas such as gas stations; below deck on boats; 
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum 
gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or 
particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other area where you 
would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both 
installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air 
bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed 
and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
For U.S. Customers: Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane 
or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association,
One Batterymarch Park,
PO Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269.
E-mail address: [email protected].
Web site: www.nfpa.org
.
Refer to Appendix C for the FDA Consumer Update on Mobile Phones 
published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 
						

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o
Getting Started
This chapter gets you started using your phone and learning its basic 
features and functions.
Note: Do not modify or disassemble the handset. Do not 
pull or twist the antenna as doing so may loosen the 
connection and/or damage the antenna.
Battery Use
Note
: The battery must be fully charged before using your 
phone for the first time. Your handset’s new battery will 
achieve maximum performance after two or three charges. 
Attach and charge the battery as described in this section.
Attaching the Battery
1
Insert the top edge of the battery along the top edge of the phone’s 
battery compartment.
2
Push the bottom of the battery toward the phone until it clicks into 
place.
Charging the Battery
1
With the directional arrows facing up, attach the AC adapter to the 
phone.
2
Insert the plug into an AC power outlet. The indicator light turns red. If 
the phone is on during charging, the charging time will be extended. 
When the battery is charged, the indicator light turns off and (if the 
phone is on) the battery icon ( ) is filled.
3
To remove the AC Adapter from the phone, 
press in both side tabs on 
the connector and pull gently.
 
						

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Recharging Tips
Recharge batteries in a well-ventilated area between 41°F (5°C) and 
95°F (35°C). Temperature may slightly affect charging time. In extreme 
temperature conditions, the battery will stop charging and the indicator 
light and battery charging icon will turn off. If this happens, remove the 
charger, return the phone to an acceptable temperature level, and 
connect the charger to restart charging.
It is normal for your battery to become warm to the touch while it is 
being recharged.
Fully charge the battery for the recommended time.
You can use the phone during charging, but doing so will extend the 
charging time.
Battery Specifications
Note: Times shown for standby, talk, and battery charge are 
approximate and may vary from actual times, depending on 
network configuration, signal strength, features selected, and 
customer usage patterns.
Charge time reflects using the EB-CA340 400 mA AC Adapter.
Removing the Battery
1Slide latch down toward the bottom end of the phone.
2Lift and remove battery.
Caution: Always turn the phone off before removing the 
battery. If you remove the battery while the phone is on, any 
changes you have recently made to the settings may return to 
their previous values.
Low-Battery Warning
The phone periodically beeps when the battery is low. The battery icon 
( ) flashes and the 
Low Battery message is displayed. 
If your phone is at standby (idle) when the 
Low Battery message appears, 
you may not be able to place or receive calls until the battery has been 
recharged, or until shortly after you attach an AC or DC adapter. If you are 
in a call when you hear the beep and the message appears, quickly end 
your call or attach an AC or DC adapter.
ModeBattery Type (Lithium-Ion)
Talk
TimeStandby 
TimeCharge 
Time
 
AnalogEB-BS310
Standard 740 mAhUp to 
80 min.Approx. 
5.5 hrs.Approx. 
180 min.
DigitalEB-BS310
Standard 740 mAhUp to 
140 min.Up to 
200 hrs.Approx. 
180 min. 
						

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Phone Description
You can enter up to 32 characters by pressing the number keys. The 
keypad is also used to enter text as described in “Text Entry Operations”
, 
Chapter 4
.
Phone Specifications
Size 
(with standard battery)4.6” x 1.6” x .7” 
(118 mm x 40.4 mm x 17.5 mm)
Weight
(with standard battery)2.7 oz. (76.8 g)
Maximum RF Output 600 mW 
						

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Function Keys
The following table describes how each function key works.
KeyFunction
Left Softkey/Key Lock: Press to use the function displayed 
above the key.
From standby mode, press and hold to turn on Key Lock.
Right Softkey: Press to use the function displayed above 
the key.
Navigation Key: Press the appropriate area of this key to scroll 
in the required direction. Use this key to scroll through menus, 
text, and the Phonebook.
Message Key: Press and hold to retrieve voice mail messages.
Press to enter the text message menu. 
Clear Key: Press to delete the previous character or to return to 
the previous display. Press and hold to clear the display or to 
return to standby.
Send Key: Press to dial the phone number on the display. Press 
and hold for voice command recognition.
PWR/End Key: Press and hold to power the phone on/off.
Press to end a call and return to standby, or to return to standby 
from any menu.
 
through 1 through 9 Digit Keys: Press to enter numbers. Press and 
hold one key for Super Dial. See “Super Dial” on page 18
.
In text entry mode, press to enter text, numbers, and/or symbols. 
(Note: The   key is used to enter spaces.) See “Text Entry 
Operations”, Chapter 4.
Home Key: Press and hold to return “home” to standby (idle) 
from any menu. 
In text entry mode, press to switch between uppercase and 
lowercase letters.
Pause Key: Press and hold to enter a pause or wait time. 
See “Programming Pauses or Waits” on page 35. 
When in the 
first position of a phone number, pressing and holding   will 
toggle between 
0 and 
+ (the international dialing prefix).
Speakerphone/Quiet Mode Key: During conversation, press 
and hold to turn speakerphone on/off.
From standby, press and hold to turn Quiet mode on/off.
MEMO Key: During conversation, press and hold to record the 
other person’s voice for up to 20 seconds. 
From standby, press and hold to record your own voice for up to 
20 seconds. See “In-Call Features” on page 20
.