ActionTec VOSKY UP101 User Manual
ActionTec VOSKY UP101 User Manual

ActionTec VOSKY UP101 User Manual

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Ver 2.0
Model #: UP101

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  • Page 1 Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Ver 2.0 Model #: UP101...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Features System Requirements Getting to Know IPW Technical Support 2 Installing Skype Software Downloading and Installing Skype Creating a Skype Account Adding Contacts Assigning a Speed-Dial Number 3 Connecting Internet Phone Wizard Hardware Single-Line Connection Dual-Line Connection 4 Installing Internet Phone...
  • Page 3 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard(IPW). IPW allows you to make free calls over the Internet and budget calls with Skype™ any time, anywhere. With IPW, you can use your regular telephone to make long distance calls and even international calls at dramatically reduced rates.
  • Page 5: Features

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Features Connect directly to your regular telephone so you can make and receive Internet calls from your phone Patented “I-Phone Switch” for switching your telephone between Internet and regular phone modes Call waiting Caller ID for Internet calls Supports Skype speed-dial and SkypeOut service No external power required...
  • Page 6: Getting To Know Ipw

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Getting to Know IPW This section contains a quick description of IPW lights (LEDs) and ports. IPW has several indicator lights on its front panel, and a series of ports on its rear panel. Front Panel The front panel of IPW features three lights: Regular Call, Internet Call, and Ready.
  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Rear Panel The rear panel of IPW contains three ports: USB, Line, and Phone. USB Port The USB port is used to connect a computer to IPW via USB cable. Line Port The Line port is used to connect IPW to a wall phone line outlet or modem via phone cable.
  • Page 8: Installing Skype Software

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Skype Software The first step in setting up IPW is installing Skype on the com- puter connected to IPW. This chapter describes the Skype instal- lation procedure in four parts: downloading and installing Skype, creating an account, adding contacts, and assigning speed-dial numbers.
  • Page 9 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 4. In the window that appears, read the on-screen instructions, select a language, then click Next. 5. In the next window, read the license agreement, click in the circle next to “I accept the agreement”, then click Next.
  • Page 10 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 6. Select a location on the computer’s hard drive to download the Skype software, then click Next. . In the next window, set up additional tasks, if needed, then click Next.
  • Page 11: Creating A Skype Account

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 8. Skype installs. Click Finish in the last window to complete the installation. The Skype software is installed on the computer. Go to the next section to create a Skype account. Creating a Skype Account To create a Skype account: 1.
  • Page 12: Adding Contacts

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. In the next window, enter additional information. Click Next. The Skype account is created. Go to the next section to add con- tacts to the account. Adding Contacts To add contacts to your Skype account: 1.
  • Page 13 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. When the “Add a Contact” window appears, enter the name of another Skype user in the appropriate text box, then click Search. 3. Use your mouse to select the person you are looking for, then click Add Selected Contact.
  • Page 14: Assigning A Speed-Dial Number

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 4. A “Say Hello! ” window appears, then click OK. The contact has been added. To view the contact list, select the “Contact” tab from the main Skype window. To assign a speed- dial number to a contact, go to the next section.
  • Page 15 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. In the next window, enter a speed-dial number, then click OK. 3. The speed-dial number is assigned to the contact. 4. Repeat to assign a speed-dial number to other contacts. After finishing with the installation and configuration of Skype, go to the next chapter (“Connecting IPW Hardware”) to continue set- ting up IPW.
  • Page 16: Connecting Internet Phone

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Connecting Internet Phone Wizard Hardware This chapter explains how to physically connect IPW to a tele- phone and phone line. There are two basic ways to connect IPW: Single-Line or Dual-Line. Caution: Make sure the IPW is not connected to the computer until instructed to do so by IPW installation program (see chapter 4, “Installing IPW Software”).
  • Page 17: Dual-Line Connection

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Single-Line Connection with Dial-Up Modem If the computer is connected to the Internet via dial-up modem with no other phone line in the home, IPW can only be set up in Single-Line mode. To connect IPW in Single-Line mode with a dial-up modem: 1.
  • Page 18 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual To connect IPW in Dual-Line mode: 1. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of IPW. 2. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the telephone. 3.
  • Page 19 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Dual-Line Connection with DSL Modem Since DSL modems are connected via phone line (like IPW), there are two ways to connect IPW when a DSL modem is present: Con- necting to a Phone Line Splitter, and Connecting to a DSL Filter. Select the configuration matching the current computer/DSL set up, and follow the instructions.
  • Page 20 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Connecting to a DSL Splitter If the telephone is connected to the phone line via a wall mount DSL filter, follow this procedure to connect IPW: 1. Use the supplied phone cable and insert one end in the “Line” port of IPW.
  • Page 21: Installing Internet Phone

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Internet Phone Wizard Software After connecting IPW hardware (see chapter 3), IPW software must be installed on the computer. To install IPW software: 1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer, then from the first “InstallShield Wizard”...
  • Page 22 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual When the next window appears, either click Change to select a custom location to install IPW software, or click Next to install the software in the default location (...\Program Files\VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard). When the next window appears, read the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 23 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual If IPW was not connected correctly, a warning window appears. If this occurs, connect IPW as described in step 5, click OK, then continue to step 6. 6. Another window appears. Enter an email address to be contacted about future online updates.
  • Page 24 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 8. The last window appears. Click Finish. . Wait for the IPW application to launch (this may take up to a minute). When the following window appears, select “Allow this program to use Skype” by clicking in the appropriate circle, then click OK.
  • Page 25: Updating Internet Phone Wizard

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Updating Internet Phone Wizard This chapter explains how to update IPW software. Configuring IPW To update IPW software, right click the Internet Phone Wizard icon in the system tray, and then click Open VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard to show the VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard About window.
  • Page 26 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Check for Updates To check for IPW software or firmware updates, click Check for Updates in the About tab. The following window appears: If a new software or firmware is available for IPW, a pop-up mes- sage appears.
  • Page 27: Using Internet Phone Wizard

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using Internet Phone Wizard This chapter explains how to make calls using IPW, including call- ing an Internet telephone, and calling a regular telephone. Before Using IPW Before making a call with IPW, make sure of the following: The computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements The computer is connected to the Internet...
  • Page 28 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using IPW in Single-Line Mode This section describes how to use IPW in Single-Line mode. When in Single-Line mode, IPW can make and receive calls from Inter- net contacts. Calls can also be made to regular telephone num- bers using the SkypeOut service.
  • Page 29 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Ending a Call To end a call, put the receiver back onto the telephone. Making a Skype Conference Call IPW supports up to four other Skype contacts (not including the user) participating in a conference call. To make a conference call by IPW: 1.
  • Page 30 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Skype Call Waiting If an Internet call is received while an Internet call is being con- ducted, a short beep is heard. Press the “#” key on the telephone keypad twice to answer the new call. To go back to the previous call, press the “#”...
  • Page 31: Call Waiting

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using Regular Call Mode To use Regular Call mode to make a call: 1. Pick up the telephone receiver. The Regular Call light illuminates. 2. Dial the telephone number. 3. Wait for the party to answer. Using Internet Call Mode and SkypeOut Before making this type of call, make sure the SkypeOut sub- scription is active:...
  • Page 32: Quick Reference Tables

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Quick Reference Tables Consult these tables (Basic or Advanced) for quick reference. Basic Procedures Action Make a Skype Call Make a SkypeOut Call Make an Ordinary Call* Receive an Ordi- nary* or Internet Call Instruction 1.
  • Page 33 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Call Waiting Make Skype Con- ference call *Line Port must be set up. 1. While on an Internet call and an incoming regular* or Internet call is received, a call waiting tone is heard. 2.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Specifications Interface Ports USB Audio Device Class 1.0 compatible RJ11 port(Phone): for connecting with analog tele- phone RJ11 port(Line): for connecting with PSTN line LED indicators Regular Call, Internet Call, Ready Linear Audio Signal Support 16-bit Power Consumption 5V DC supply through USB cable...
  • Page 35: Operating Temperature

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual On-Hook Voltage 48V DC Off-Hook Loop Current 25 mA DC Ringing Voltage 110V peak to peak; 25 Hz Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm (4.5 x 3.3 x 1 in.) Weight 125 g (4.4 oz.) Operating temperature 0°...
  • Page 36: Notices

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 37: Miscellaneous Legal Notices

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation Note: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance...
  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Limited Warranty Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase (US) or twenty- four (24) months from the date of purchase (Europe) from Action- tec Electronics or its authorized reseller.
  • Page 39 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual products will meet Customer’s requirements or work in combina- tion with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected.
  • Page 40 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Disclaimer: Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their ap- plication to you.

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