Panasonic Digital Multi Network Phone Ebtx310 Operating Instructions

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Display Icons
Icons that appear on the display depend on what features you are using 
and the options you have selected.
Master Display and Icons
IconIndicates
Charged battery.
Low battery (flashes).
New text message received. When icon is darkened, indi-
cates that text message storage is full.
New voice mail message received.
Digital service available.
Active call is in operation. When blinking, the original call has 
been put on hold.
Voice privacy feature is on.
Quiet Mode is on. 
Ring volume is set to 0.
Vibration alert is on.
Incoming signal strength (varies by the number of bars 
shown beside the signal icon):
Five bars indicate a strong signal.
No bars indicate a weak or no signal.
Display area (shows numbers, text, and symbols). 
Softkey functions. From standby, press   to enter the Main 
Menu. The function changes depending on the features or 
modes you are using.
Phonebook. From standby, press   to access the 
Phonebook. Also changes to softkey functions. 
						

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Phonebook Icons
The following icons appear next to Phonebook entries to indicate whether 
a phone number is a work number, home number, cell phone number, etc.
Powering Phone On and Off
Powering ON
Press and hold   until a tone sounds and the backlight lights.
The battery indicator and signal icon are displayed.
If your Welcome Screen is turned on, the message briefly appears.
Your wireless service provider’s name is displayed if you are within the 
coverage area.
Powering OFF
Press and hold   to power off your phone.
Press the Navigation key to move in the directions indicated 
by the displayed arrows.
The up arrow indicates that you can scroll up through a 
menu selection list.
The down arrow indicates that you can scroll down 
through a menu selection list.
The solid right arrow indicates that you can move forward 
through a lengthy text display.
The solid left arrow indicates that you can scroll back to 
the start of a lengthy text display. 
The hollow right arrow indicates that you can move for-
ward to the next screen.
The hollow left arrow indicates that you can move back to 
the previous screen.
In menu displays, an asterisk next to a menu item indicates 
the current setting.
IconIndicatesIconIndicates
Home phone number. Special ring.
Work phone number. Backlight.
Cell phone number. Picture alert.
Other phone number. Birthday (reminder). 
Speed dial.Location # in memory 
where phone number is 
stored. 
E-mail address.
IconIndicates 
						

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Standby Display
The standby display appears when your phone is on and in an “idle” state. 
You can return to the standby display at any time (except during a call) by 
pressing   or by pressing and holding  . The backlight turns on 
automatically for 15 seconds when you power up the phone or when you 
press any key. 
For instructions on changing your standby display to a picture, see 
“Standby Screen” on page 52
. (If you have selected a standby picture, it 
will not be displayed unless you are in your home service area.)
Note: The backlight remains on when the phone is plugged into 
a DC Adapter.
Moving through the Menu
You access the Main Menu from the standby display:
MENU is displayed on the bottom left side of the display. To access the 
Main Menu, press the corresponding softkey ( ) on the keypad just 
below where 
MENU is displayed. After entering the Main Menu, press 
either softkey (  or  ) to select the options displayed above them. 
Within the menu, the selected feature or function is indicated by an arrow 
( ). Use the navigation key scroll areas
 as described in the table on page 
10
.
When an option is selected using the softkeys, the display changes to offer 
another level of softkey options. This process continues until you have 
responded to all display prompts and options for a particular softkey. 
Shortcut Keys
You can quickly access many of the phone’s features by pressing shortcut 
keys instead of scrolling through the numbered options on the display. For 
a complete list of the shortcut keys, refer to the Menu Map on the inside of 
the front cover. For example, you can select Key Volume by pressing   
(MENU), then press   (Tone Settings) and   (Key Volume). 
						

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Setting Date and Time
The standby display shows the current date and time, as well as the day of 
the week. You can adjust these settings if necessary.
Note: You also have the option of turning the Date/Time display 
On or 
Off. See “Standby Screen” on page 52
 for information.
Adjusting Date and Time Settings
1From standby, press   (MENU) to enter the Main Menu.
2Scroll to 
Phone Settings. Press   (OK).
3Scroll to 
Time Settings. Press   (OK).
4Press   (OK) to select 
Date/Time.
The currently set date and time are displayed with the cursor over the 
first digit of the month.
You can change the date/time by using   and   to switch between 
date and time and   and   to scroll across the digits. 
5When the cursor is over a digit you want to change, press the digit key 
for the number you want in its place.
You can switch from AM to PM by pressing   when your cursor is on 
AM or PM on the display.
If you enter an invalid date or time, the display prompts you to enter 
another date/time.
6When you are satisfied with the date/time setting, press   (OK).
Changing the Date Format
1From standby, press   (MENU) to enter the Main Menu.
2Scroll to 
Phone Settings and press   (OK).
3Scroll to 
Time Settings and press   (OK).
4Scroll to 
Date Format and press   (OK).
The display lists 
MM/DD/YYYY (American date 
format) and 
DD/MM/YYYY (European date 
format).
You can press the left arrow to go back to the 
previous screen.
5Scroll to the format you prefer and press   (OK).
Selecting 24-hour or 12-hour Mode
1From standby, press   (MENU) to enter the Main Menu.
2Scroll to 
Phone Settings and press   (OK).
3Scroll to 
Time Settings and press   (OK).
4Scroll to 
24/12 Mode and press   (OK).
The 24/12 Mode menu is displayed 
5To change the current mode, scroll to the other option and press 
(OK). 
						

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Setting Ring Volume
You can adjust the volume of your phone’s ring. (See “Alert Mode” on 
page 53
 for more information about using your phone in special situations 
such as meetings and theaters.)
1From standby, press   (MENU) to enter the Main Menu. 
2Scroll to 
Tone Settings and press   (OK).
3Press   (OK) to select 
Ring Volume.
The display shows the current ring volume setting.
4Press   to increase ring volume, or   to decrease volume. 
A sample of the current ring tone is emitted and the display indicates the 
current ring volume setting.
If you select the lowest setting, the ring volume is muted (silent).
5When you reach an acceptable ring volume, press   (OK).
Note: When the volume is set to muted (silent), the   icon is 
displayed.
Selecting a Ring Alert
You have the option of selecting from several different ring alerts. 
Note: If you are not yet familiar with your phone’s features or 
with cell phones in general, you can choose from the general 
rings or the preset melodies. When you are more familiar with 
your phone’s features, you can choose a custom melody or a 
voice ring. See “Selecting a Ring Alert” on page 46
 for 
information about these features.
1From standby, press   (MENU) to enter the Main Menu.
2Scroll to 
Tone Settings and press   (OK).
3Scroll to 
Ring Alert and press   (OK).
4Scroll to the ring alert type you want to select and press  (OK).
If you select 
General Rings, you can choose from six different rings. As 
you scroll through the rings, you can hear the ring associated with each 
Ring number.
If you select 
Preset Melody, you can choose from 10 preset melodies. 
As you scroll through the list, the melodies are played. 
						

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If you select 
Custom Melody, you can choose from five melodies that 
you can customize and name. As you scroll through the list, the 
melodies are played. You also have the option of composing or editing a 
melody and editing the title of the melody. See “Custom Melodies” on 
page 49.
If you select 
Voice Ring, a message that you have recorded will be 
played when you receive a call. See “Message Alert” on page 47.
5For now, select a 
General Ring or a 
Preset Melody and press 
(OK). 
Note: When selecting a new ring alert, you will not be able to 
hear the sample ring or melody if ring volume has been muted or 
if you are in a conversation. See “Selecting a Ring Alert” on 
page 46
 for more information.
Vibration Alert
In addition to alerting you with a ring or a voice ring, your phone can alert 
you to incoming calls by vibrating. This feature is useful for when you are in 
a meeting, at the movies, or at a concert, when an audible ring might be 
disturbing to others. 
Note: To ensure that you do not disturb anyone, you should also 
mute the ring volume of your phone when you turn Vibration on 
(see “Setting Ring Volume” on page 13
). 
1From standby, press   (MENU) to enter the Main Menu.
2Scroll to 
Tone Settings and press   (OK).
3Scroll to 
Vibration and press   (OK).
If selected, the vibration alert icon ( ) appears on the display.
4To change the setting, scroll to the other option and press  (OK). 
Restoring Default Values
If, after changing several of your phone’s settings, you decide that you do 
not want to retain the settings, you can restore the original values (that is, 
all the settings that were in effect when you purchased your phone). Your 
Phonebook entries will not be changed and any voice commands you have 
recorded will be retained. See “Reset Defaults” on page 58
 for information 
on restoring the phone’s original settings. 
						

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Using the Private Handsfree Headset
When the Private Handsfree Headset is plugged into the phone, you can 
have a phone conversation without holding the phone to your ear. The 
other person’s voice is heard through the Private Handsfree Headset’s 
earpiece. When you speak, your voice is picked up by the Private 
Handsfree Headset’s microphone.
Note: Before attaching the Private Handsfree Headset, remove 
the plug from the headset/TTY connector at the bottom left side 
of your phone. Store the plug in a safe place so you will be able 
to cover the connector when necessary.
Attach the Private Handsfree Headset to your phone as shown. 
1Securely plug the Private Handsfree Headset connector into the side of 
the phone. This will automatically disable the speaker and microphone 
in the phone.
2Attach the Private Handsfree Headset clip to your clothes.
3Insert the earpiece into your ear.
4During conversation, increase or decrease volume to a comfortable 
level by pressing   or   on the phone’s center navigation key.
5The microphone picks up your voice from its hanging position.
Note: Once the Private Handsfree Headset is connected, you 
can customize the ring volume, key volume, and voice volume 
settings for handsfree use. Ring volume and key volume can be 
changed in the Tone Settings menu. Voice volume can be 
customized during conversation as indicated above. When you 
disconnect the Private Handsfree Headset, your phone will go 
back to the settings programmed for standard handheld use.
Caution: The use of an ear insert device while driving may 
violate the laws of some states/provinces. Be sure to check 
applicable state/provincial laws before using this device. 
						

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Personalizing Your Phone
Panasonic’s website, http://www.panasonic-club.com, has pictures and 
melodies that you can import to your PC and then download to your phone 
using a data cable (see “EB-TX310 Accessories” on page 79
 for ordering 
information). 
These pictures and melodies let you create unique rings and displays for 
your phone. In addition to importing pictures and melodies from the 
Panasonic website, you can access other sites on the web with graphics 
and music files.
Note: Read the complete downloading information on the 
website before attempting to download to your phone. The 
website also includes helpful troubleshooting information about 
downloading and about the software used to personalize your 
phone.  
						

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Everyday Operations
Your phone comes with a variety of features. In most cases, however, you 
will use only some of these features on a daily basis. This chapter will 
familiarize you with most of those “everyday” operations. Descriptions of 
more advanced features are covered in additional chapters.
Placing Calls
To place a call, power on your phone and confirm that you have a strong 
signal indication. If you are in a digital service area, the   icon appears.
Dialing from the Keypad
1From standby, enter the phone number (up to 32 digits).
2Press   to place the call.
Caution: During a call, if you press and hold  , the 
Speakerphone feature is activated. Do not hold the phone next 
to your ear when the Speakerphone is activated.
Note: You cannot switch to the Speakerphone if any digits or 
letters are on the display. Clear the display before trying to 
activate the Speakerphone.
If the outgoing phone number matches an entry in the Phonebook, the 
corresponding name is also displayed with the number.
3When the call connects, 
Voice Call is displayed. 
4Press   to end the call.
Dialing from the Phonebook
To use Super Dial and Speed Dial, you must first program entries into the 
Phonebook. See
 Chapter 5, “Phonebook Features”.
1From standby, press   or   to scroll through the Phonebook 
entries.
Depending on your phone’s search method 
setting, the display shows entries alphabetically by 
first or last name, or by memory location number. 
To change, see 
“Selecting a Phonebook Search 
Method” on page 36.
To  “jump” to a specific section of the alphabet, 
press the number key that has the corresponding 
letter on it.
 
						

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2When the arrow points to the entry you want, press   (VIEW) to view 
the Phonebook entry.
3Press   or   to scroll to the appropriate phone number and press 
 to place the call. 
Dialing a Phonebook Entry from the Menu
1From standby, press   ( ) to enter the Phonebook.
2Press   (OK) to select 
Search.
Depending on your phone’s search method setting, the display prompts 
you to enter 
First Name, 
Last Name, or 
Location #. (To change the 
search method setting, see “Selecting a Phonebook Search Method” on 
page 36
.)
3Enter the name, a portion of the name, or the memory location number 
and press   (FIND or OK).
Note: If you do not enter anything for the first or last name, the 
display goes to the first letter of the alphabet for which you have 
a Phonebook entry.
4If needed, press   or   to scroll to the number you want to call.
When the list of names appears, the following indicates there is no name 
entry for a number saved in the Phonebook: ----,----.
5When the arrow points to the entry of your choice, press  (VIEW) to 
view the Phonebook entry.
6Press   or   to scroll to the phone number you want to call, and 
press   to place the call.
Super Dial
Super Dial lets you quickly dial a phone number by pressing and holding a 
digit key on your keypad. Before you can use Super Dial, you must create 
entries in your Phonebook and then assign them to Super Dial keys. See 
“Creating a Super Dial Entry” on page 34
.
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 Emergency Call before you 
can use it. See “Emergency Call” on page 57
. 
When Emergency Call is disabled (set to Off), you can assign 
 as a Super Dial key for a number in your Phonebook. 
You 
should always be aware of whether Emergency Call is set to 
On or Off. 
1From standby, press and 
hold the key (  -  ) you have 
assigned to a number in your Phonebook.
If Emergency Call is set to On, pressing and holding  will call 911.
The number is dialed and the name is displayed as it is listed in your 
Phonebook entry.
If there is no phone number assigned to the digit key, 
Super Dial Not 
Assigned is displayed.