Contents Introduction..................3 Overview ......................3 Features ......................3 Installation and Basic Functions ..........5 Package Content ....................5 The Handset and Base Unit at a glance.............6 How to Install the Base ..................7 How to Install the Handset ................7 Important Safety Information ................8 Getting Started with Skype................9 Adding Contacts....................13 Making and Answering Calls ................14...
Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing our Skype DECT product. We hope that you spend many happy hours in using it and chatting with Skype! With the V500DS you can make landline calls and Internet calls using Skype™, SkypeOut and SkypeVoice mail. A landline call is a call between two telephone line subscribers.
Installation and Basic Functions Package Content The contents of your product should contain the following items. For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately. • 1 cordless V500DS handset • 1 V500DS base • 1 power supply for the base station •...
The Handset and Base Unit at a glance Left Key Right Key Press to enter phonebook Press to enter menu and sub- menu; menu mode; Press during programming Press to confirm selection; to go back to the previous With the key “*” to lock or option;...
How to Install the Base 1. Connect on the base to a LAN (Local Area Network) port on your broadband connection (modern, router, hub, switch etc.) using the provided Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the power adapter to an active power outlet and connect the power port on the base to the power adapter (9V, 500 mA).
Important Safety Information People with a heart pacemaker should consult their doctor before using the telephone. If you wear a hearing aid, you should note V500DS works by transmitting radio waves between base and handset that may cause a humming noise. 1.
• It is not close to a sink, bath or shower, or anywhere else where it might get wet. • It is not close to other electrical equipment, fridges, washing machines, microwave ovens, TVs, fluorescent lights, etc. Caution! Risk of explosion if an incorrect type replaces battery. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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• Password can be 4 to 20 characters. You can use any mix of upper and lower case characters, numbers and punctuation marks. Your password cannot begin with a number or punctuation mark, and it cannot be the same as your Skype name. •...
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3. Use Scrolling key up / down and Left key to select Sign out; 4. Press Left key again to confirm your choice. Main Display Radio Signal Status Battery Status Notifications Skype Online Status Current Time Skype Credit Action Action Radio Signal Status Indicates the strength of the radio signal.
Right soft key Action Cancels the last action or returns to the previous screen, depending on the current screen. More notification symbols sometimes displaying on the V500DS LCD: Missed calls New voicemail Exchange contact details request. Silent mode is active. Headset connected.
Allows you to view Skype credit, SkypeIn and Skype Services voicemail status. Settings for Network, General, Call divert, Privacy, Tones, Settings Time and Date, Cordless Settings, Phone Settings and information. Adding Contacts To Add a Skype Contact 1. In standby mode, press Left key to enter the main menu;...
To Search for a Skype User 1. In standby mode, press Left key to enter the main menu; 2. Use Scrolling key up / down to highlight Search, press Left key to select; 3. Use the keypad to enter a Skype name or a full name or an email address, press Left key to search;...
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To Reject a Call Press Right key to reject a call before answering it. To End a Call • Press End key or Right key to hang up. To Make a PSTN Call Dial number from idle screen directly. Use Left key to place call: 1.
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2. Press Scrolling button up / down and Left key to select SkypeOut. Use Call key to place call: 1. Press and hold key until a “+” appears on the display, input the country code, then the telephone number, press Call key;...
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5. If you select a Skype account, press Left key again to call; if you select a landline number, press Scrolling button and Left key to select PSTN or SkypeOut. To Make a call from Call Logs 1. In standby mode, press Left key to enter the main menu;...
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To Set Earpiece Volume • During an active call, you just press Scrolling button up/down to adjust the volume of the earpiece, press Left key to confirm. To Mute the Mouthpiece 1. Press Left key during an active call; 2. Press Left key to select Mute microphone, this prevents the person on the active call from hearing what you or someone else in the room is saying;...
Advanced Functions Menu Structure of V500DS Call Contacts Send voicemail View profile View the contact’s profile Advanced Rename Remove Block Request details Add a contact All calls Call Send voicemail Missed calls Details History Delete Incoming calls View profile Add to contacts Outgoing calls Clear list Received Calls...
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Mood message Status Continued My profile Details shown to all Private details Sign out Add Contact Skype SkypeOut Search Skype credit SkypeIn Service Voicemail IP Setting IP address Network Subnet mask Default gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS General Change password Auto sign in Language Software updates...
Time Time zone Daylight saving Time and Date Time format Time separator Date Date format Settings Date separator continued Select Base Base Sub De-register Cordless Settings Base Settings Time out Contrast Phone Settings Preferred Line Auto-talk Handset Name Information Skype Settings To Change Your Online Status Your online status can be seen by all Skype contacts authorized by you.
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2. Use Scrolling key and Left key to select Status; 3. Use Scrolling key and Left key to select My Profile; 4. Use Scrolling key and Left key to select your preferred profile ( Details shown to all, Private details 5.
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4. Use Scrolling key and Left key to select Change password; 5. Use the keypad to input the old password, press Left key to confirm; 6. Use the keypad to input the new password, press Left key to confirm; 7. Repeat the new password, press Left key to confirm.
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You have to buy a Skype voicemail subscription to use this service. See more at www.skype.com. To Listen to Your Voicemail Callers can leave a message for you. Whenever someone sends you a voicemail, the message You have 1 new voicemail will be displayed on your V500DS 1.
Only my contacts: Only SkypeOut contacts on your Contact list can call you. 5. Or press Scrolling button and Left key to select Manage blocked users, you are allowed to view the blocked users. Press Scrolling button and Left key to unblock the user you prefer. Notification You can choose whether you want to be alerted by a tone whenever you receive a voicemail or an authorization request.
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Tones You can configure different kinds of tones on your V500DS. To enter the Tones mode 1. In standby mode, press Left key to enter main menu; 2. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select Settings; 3. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select Tones;...
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2. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select General; 3. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select Language; 4. Press Scrolling button up/down and Left key to select your preferred language. To Set the preferred line You can configure how you want to route your outgoing calls when using Call button.
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5. Press Scrolling key and Left key to select your preferred time zone; To Set Daylight Saving Choose Daylight saving when you are in a zone with summertime, and choose Standard in all other zones. 1. Repeat the step 1-3 above; 2.
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1. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select Select Base under Cordless settings mode, the display shows BASE 1; BASE 2; BASE 3; BASE 4; 2. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select the certain base. To De-register a Handset You may need to do this if you have more than one handset registered to your base unit and you need to replace a faulty handset.
3. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select Auto-talk; 4. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select Off / On. Note: If you have turned Auto-talk on, do not press the Call button after you've answered a call by lifting the handset, otherwise, you'll disconnect the call. To Set Handset Name 1.
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Dial Settings You are allowed to set flash time, auto pause and dial mode here. 1. Repeat 1-3 steps above; 2. Press Scrolling button and Left key to select Dial Settings; 3. Press Left key to select Flash Time; 4. Press Scrolling button and Left key or just Left key to select your...
4. Press Scrolling button Left key to select Call Barring; 5. Use the keypad to key in the PIN (0000), press Left key to confirm; 6. Press Scrolling button Left key or just Left key to select your preferred number to set call barring (up to 5 numbers); 7.
in memory) and all features will return to their default settings. You need to register the handset to the base unit again. While you are resetting the system, you should disconnect the telephone line cord from the back of the base unit, so you won't be interrupted by incoming calls. To reset the system without the PIN: 1.
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have to do so –and you can send the request whenever you wish to. If you do not send the request, you will never be able to see the contact’s online status. Users who have not been authorized will be indicated by on your contact list.
2. Press Scrolling key and Left key to select History; 3. Press Scrolling key and Left key to select Contacts Requests; 4. Press Scrolling key and Left key or just Left key to select the request you desire to check; 5.
2. Press Scrolling key and Left key to select Settings; 3. Press Scrolling key and Left key to select Call divert; 4. Press Scrolling key and Left key to select your desired action (Call forwarding, Forward to, Voicemail, Welcome message) Call forwarding: Activate forwarding to another phone number.
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• The handset’s batteries are correctly and securely installed, and are not run down. If you experience difficulties with the working of your V500DS, refer to the advice given below. I cannot make or answer calls. • Check that the base unit’s mains power adapter is plugged in and power is switched on.
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• Check that the base unit’s mains power adapter is plugged in and power is switched on. The base unit needs mains power for normal operation of the phone-not just charging the batteries. • Make sure you are using the telephone line cable that was supplied with your V500DS.
• You may need to replace the batteries. I cannot transfer a call. • Make sure the other handset is within range of the base unit, and is not busy on a call. • Make sure you are keying in the correct number for the other handset. No display on LCD screen.
Modulation GFSK Operating range Up to 300 m outdoors; Up to 50 m indoors Operating time Standby time: 120 hours Talking time: 8 hours Temperature range Operating 0 C to 40 Storage -20 C to 60 Electrical power Handset--- 2 x 1.2 V 750 mAh Ni-MH, Rechargeable battery cell Base unit---Input 230 V AC, 50 Hz Output DC 9 V, 500 mA.
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• TBR 10:1999 • TBR 22:1997 • TBR 38:1998 • EN 301406 V1.5.1:2003 • EN 301437 V1.1.1:1999 • EN 301489-01 V1.4.1:2002 • EN 301489-06 V1.2.1:2002 • EN 60950-1:2001...
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