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- Page 1 VM1185T Skype Wi-Fi Phone User Guide The whole world can talk for free. Skype.Com WA6102-ZZ...
- Page 3 User Guide Guide Skype Wi-Fi Phone IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Phone...
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- Page 5 Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
- Page 6 EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: • EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1) - Product Safety • EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description AC Power Charger Mini USB Cable Chapter 2: Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Powering On the Phone Chapter 3: Getting Started First-Time Startup Understanding the Phone’s LCD Display The Main Menu The Power Key Menu Creating a New Skype Account Setting Up a Contact List... - Page 8 Contents Preferred Networks Setting Access to Open Networks Chapter 7: General Settings Changing the Display Language Changing Display Settings Setting the Time and Date Displaying Phone Settings Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Skype End User License Agreement...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction The VM1185T is a Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) wireless phone that enables you to make Skype calls without using a computer. The phone enables you to use your normal Skype account with complete mobility, allowing you to roam and talk within any Wi-Fi hotspot, or at any location where you have an Internet connection through a nearby access point. -
Page 10: Hardware Description
Introduction Hardware Description Volume Display Button Navigation Left Soft Key Right Soft Key End/Power Send Alphanumeric Keypad Headset USB/Power Jack Charge Port Before preparing the Skype Wi-Fi Phone for use, first become familiar with its main keys, buttons, and other hardware features. LCD Display —... -
Page 11: Ac Power Charger
Hardware Description Headset Jack — Jack for headset connection. USB/Power Charge Port — Power charger connection for charging battery. Alphanumeric Keypad — Includes 0-9, A-Z, *, and # keys. • The [a/A *] key selects upper- or lower-case characters, numbers, or hexadecimal. - Page 12 Introduction...
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Page 13: Chapter 2: Installing The Battery
Chapter 2: Installing the Battery After unpacking the Skype Wi-Fi Phone, you must first install and charge the included battery pack before turning on the phone. Use only the Lithium-Ion battery pack supplied with the phone. Do not Caution: try to install any other battery. To obtain replacement batteries, contact your local dealer. -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Connect the AC Power Charger — Lift up the rubber cover on the mini USB charger port and connect the power charger to the port. Then, plug the charger into an AC electrical outlet. Note: The power charger automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. -
Page 15: Powering On The Phone
Powering On the Phone Powering On the Phone Push and hold down the End/Power key for more than two seconds to power on the phone. The LCD display turns on showing an image of a white sun on a yellow background. - Page 16 Installing the Battery...
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Page 17: Chapter 3: Getting Started
Chapter 3: Getting Started The Skype Wi-Fi Phone requires a wireless connection to a Wi-Fi access point to operate. In addition, the access point network must provide access to the Internet to make Skype calls. You can set the phone to connect to specific wireless networks or search for “open”... - Page 18 Getting Started The phone scans for nearby wireless networks and lists those that it finds. Normally, you need to be within 90 m (300 ft) of a network’s wireless access point to be able to connect to it. If the network you want to connect to is not on the list, move to another location and try again.
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Page 19: Understanding The Phone's Lcd Display
Understanding the Phone’s LCD Display Understanding the Phone’s LCD Display The Skype Wi-Fi Phone’s color LCD display provides various status indicators and access to the menu-based interface. The illustration below shows the main screen and its elements. Battery Status Wireless Signal Status Notifications Skype Online Status Current Time... - Page 20 Getting Started New Voicemail. A voicemail has been received, but has not yet been heard. Authorization Request. An new request has been received and is listed on the pending authorizations screen. Silent. The silent mode is active. No ring tones or alerts will be heard. Keypad Locked.
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Page 21: The Main Menu
Understanding the Phone’s LCD Display The Main Menu The main menu provides access to all your Skype and phone settings. The menus are easy to move through using the four-way Navigation key. Just move the Navigation key up or down to highlight a menu item, then push down on the key to select it. -
Page 22: The Power Key Menu
Getting Started The Power Key Menu Another menu is available on the phone that provides quick access to power off the phone, change your Skype status, view Wi-Fi netwofk information, and other frequently needed settings. To access the Power Key menu, press the End/Power key for more than two seconds and then release it. -
Page 23: Creating A New Skype Account
Creating a New Skype Account Creating a New Skype Account If you have not previously set up a Skype account, you need to create one before using the phone. When the Skype sign-in screen displays after a power on, you are given the option to create a new account. -
Page 24: Setting Up A Contact List
Getting Started When your new account has been created, you can sign in and start using the phone. See “Setting Up a Contact List” on page 3-8 and “Making a Call” on page 3-9. Setting Up a Contact List If you created a new Skype account, you need to set up your own contact list before starting to make calls. -
Page 25: Making A Call
Making a Call Making a Call To make a Skype-to-Skype call, follow these steps: Press the Right Soft Key to select Contacts. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select the contact name you want to call. Press the Send button to make the call. When you have finished the call, press the End button. - Page 26 Getting Started From the list of calls, select the call you are looking for. Press the Left Soft Key to display the options menu. 3-10...
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Page 27: Chapter 4: Managing Contacts
Chapter 4: Managing Contacts Your Skype contact list displays all the names you can make calls to. If you are new to Skype and have just created a new account, your contact list will be empty. You need to find the names of users and add them to your list. Skype protects the privacy of users by requiring authorization of names that are added to a contact list. - Page 28 Managing Contacts After entering your contact name and/or number, press the Left Soft Key. The name is added to your contact list, but it still requires authorization from the user. Edit the text to send with your Authorization request. Press the Left Soft Key when you are finished. An authorization request is sent to the entered name.
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Page 29: Searching For Contacts
Searching for Contacts When the authorization request has been sent, a confirmed message is displayed. If you check your contacts list, you see the new name with the grey status icon, which indicates it is pending authorization by the user. Searching for Contacts You can search for contacts to add to your list by selecting “Search”... - Page 30 Managing Contacts A search may take some time to complete. You can stop a search at any time by pressing the Left Soft Key. When the search completes or is stopped, the result list is displayed. You can scroll down through the list to find specific names.
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Page 31: The Contacts List Options Menu
The Contacts List Options Menu The Contacts List Options Menu To access the Contacts list options menu, select a contact name in the list and then press the Left Soft Key. The menu allows you to perform the following actions specific to the contact. - Page 32 Managing Contacts Use the Left Soft Key to select Options. From the Options menu, select “Advanced.” Use the Navigation key to scroll down to “Block / Unblock” and then press the Left Soft Key. The contacts list returns and the name has the blocked status indicated.
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Page 33: Chapter 5: Personal Skype Settings
Chapter 5: Personal Skype Settings The Skype Wi-Fi Phone allows you to change your personal profile details, password, privacy, and notification settings. Setting Your Profile Entering details in your Skype profile is optional. You can fill in all the public and private profile details or leave them blank. -
Page 34: Changing Your Password
Personal Skype Settings Select the profile detail you want to change. Press the Left Soft Key to edit the details. Changing Your Password To change your Skype sign-in password, follow these steps: Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.”... - Page 35 Changing Your Password From the General Settings menu, select “Change Password.” First enter your current password, then press the Left Soft Key. Enter your new password, then press the Left Soft Key.
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Page 36: Privacy Settings
Personal Skype Settings Privacy Settings Skype not only protects your privacy by showing your online presence only to your contacts, it offers other privacy settings that restrict calls to only those that you want to receive. To change your Skype privacy settings, follow these steps: Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. -
Page 37: Phone Notifications
Phone Notifications Change your privacy setting to restrict calls to those only from your contacts, or to authorize each call individually. Phone Notifications Notifications are displayed by the phone to alert you to certain events or settings. You can set the phone to prevent some notifications from being displayed. - Page 38 Personal Skype Settings Select the notification settings you want to change and press the Left Soft Key. When your changes are complete, press the Right Soft Key to return to the previous menu.
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Page 39: Chapter 6: Wi-Fi Network Settings
Chapter 6: Wi-Fi Network Settings The Skype Wi-Fi Phone automatically searches for Wi-Fi networks on start up. You can select a specific network to connect to, or set the phone to connect to any “open” network. Networks that you have previously connected to are saved as “Preferred” networks. - Page 40 Wi-Fi Network Settings From the Network Settings menu, select “Wireless networks in range.” Note: You can also search for networks from the Power Key menu. Wait while the phone searches for Wi-Fi networks.” Wait while the phone searches for Wi-Fi networks.” A list of detected networks displays.
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Page 41: Preferred Networks
Preferred Networks Preferred Networks The preferred networks information stored in the phone enables you to automatically connect to networks you normally use. Once you have set up a network’s name and security, the phone will use the information during start up to search and connect automatically. -
Page 42: Setting Access To Open Networks
Wi-Fi Network Settings From the preferred networks list, select a network name and then press the Left Soft Key for the Options menu. Add Current — Adds the current connected network to the preferred list. Open networks can be added in this way. - Page 43 Setting Access to Open Networks From the Network Settings menu, select “Auto-connect to open networks.” Use the Navigation key to Select “Yes” and then press the Left Soft Key.
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Page 45: Chapter 7: General Settings
Chapter 7: General Settings Many phone settings are available through the user menu. Use the Navigation key to move through the menus and the Left Soft Key to select items that you want to change. Changing the Display Language To change the display language, follow these steps: Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. -
Page 46: Changing Display Settings
General Settings Select the display language you want to use and then press the Left Soft Key. Changing Display Settings To change the display contrast, brightness, and timeout, follow these steps: Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.”... -
Page 47: Setting The Time And Date
Setting the Time and Date From the Phone Settings menu, select the item you want to change. Move the Navigation Key left or right to change the Brightness and Contrast setting, or up and down to change the Timeout setting. Press the Left Soft Key to confirm the settings. - Page 48 General Settings From the Settings menu, select “Time and Date.” From the Time and Date menu, select the item you want to change. Move the Navigation Key left and right or up and down to change the settings. Press the Left Soft Key to confirm the settings.
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Page 49: Displaying Phone Settings
Displaying Phone Settings Displaying Phone Settings To display a list of current phone and network settings, follow these steps: Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.” From the Settings menu, select “Information.” Scroll down through the list to view the setting details. - Page 50 General Settings...
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Page 51: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Battery Life Use Time: 4 hrs Standby Time: 80~100 hrs Li-Ion 3.7V minimum 1100mAH Physical Size 115 x 49 x 18 mm Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Humidity 10% to 85% (non-condensing) Maximum 802.11b/g Channels... - Page 52 Specifications Radio Signal Certification FCC Part 15C EN 300-328 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 ARIB STD-T66 ARIB STD-33 DGT LP0002 Temperature IEC 68-2-14 Vibration IEC 68-2-36, IEC 68-2-6 Shock IEC 68-2-29 Drop IEC 68-2-32 Safety UL/cUL (UL 60950-1) IEC 60950-1 (CB) Standards IEEE 802.11b, g Wi-Fi 11b/g, WPA...
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Page 53: Appendix B: Skype End User License Agreement
Appendix B: Skype End User License Agreement IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Before reading the articles below, please note the following preliminary terms, which use some of the definitions specified in Article 1 below: No Emergency Calls: by entering into this Agreement You acknowledge and agree that the Skype Software does not and does not intend to support or carry emergency calls. - Page 54 Skype End User License Agreement Article 1 Definitions In this Agreement the following capitalized definitions are being used, singular as well as plural. 1.1 Affiliate: any corporation, company or other entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, Skype. For the purpose of this definition, the word "control"...
- Page 55 1.13 Skype Staff: the officers, directors, employees and agents of Skype or its Affiliates, or any other persons hired by Skype or its Affiliates. 1.14 Skype Website: any and all elements, contents and the ‘look and feel’ of the website available – among other URL’s - under the URL www.skype.com, from which website the Skype Software can be downloaded.
- Page 56 Skype End User License Agreement regarding such third party software or technology and you will look solely to the applicable third party and not to Skype or its Affiliates to enforce any of your rights. 2.5 New Versions of the Skype Software. Skype, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to add additional features or functions, or to provide programming fixes, updates and upgrades, to the Skype Software.
- Page 57 3.3.2 You will not remove, overtake, hide or otherwise make the UI inaccessible for end users; 3.3.3 You will monitor the Skype Website in order to ensure that You are aware of any changes in the applicable legal documents. In the event You cannot agree on any changes in any applicable legal document, You will immediately cease any and all use of the Skype API and, where applicable, any and all use of the Skype Software;...
- Page 58 Skype End User License Agreement devices. You can access and modify the information You provide in accordance with the Privacy Policy. If You object to Your information being transferred or used in this way please do not use our services. Article 6 IP Rights and Translations 6.1 Exclusive Ownership.
- Page 59 7.2 No Warranties. Skype cannot guarantee that You will always be able to communicate with other Skype Software users, nor can Skype guarantee that You can communicate without disruptions, delays or communication-related flaws or that all Your communication shall always be delivered to other Skype Software users.
- Page 60 Skype End User License Agreement problems, possible legal liabilities, acting inconsistently with the letter or spirit of our policies, which can be found at www.skype.com/company/legal/terms/ etiquette.html, infringing someone else’s intellectual property rights, engaging in fraudulent, immoral or illegal activities, or for other similar reasons. Skype shall effect such termination by providing notice to You to the email address You have provided, and/or by preventing Your access to the respective User Account.
- Page 61 Skype, Inc. as Your withholding agent for purposes of the withholding provisions of Chapter 3 of the Code, section 3406 and other withholding provisions of the Code, and the reporting provisions of Chapter 6 of the Code. Your agreement does not modify in any way Your defenses provided under U.S. tax law to avoid tax for any payments made to Skype’s non-US entities.
- Page 62 Skype End User License Agreement 10.4 Jurisdiction’s Limitations. As some jurisdictions do not allow some of the exclusions or limitations as set forth above, some of these exclusions or limitations may not apply to You. In such event the liability will be limited as far as legally possible under the applicable legislation.
- Page 63 12.3 Partial Invalidity. Should any term or provision hereof be deemed invalid, void or enforceable either in its entirety or in a particular application, the remainder of this Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect. 12.4 No waiver. The failure of Skype at any time or times to require performance of any provisions hereof shall in no manner affect its right at a later time to enforce the same unless the same is explicitly waived in writing and signed by Skype.
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