Getting Started Requirements ... 1 Package Contents ... 2 Installation Charging the Batteries ... 6 Connecting the Base Unit ... 7 Setting up Your Phone ... 8 Signing In to Skype ... 9 Skype Features ... 10 Calling a Contact ...11 Making a SkypeOut Call ...
• Power. North America: 120 volts, single-phase AC, and Europe: 220–230 volts, single-phase AC. • Internet calling. Broadband Internet connection with ADSL or cable modem. • Landline calling. Telephone line with landline service. See the Cordless Internet Phone with Skype User Manual on the NETGEAR CD. Getting Started requires a base station and power.
• NiMH AAA Battery x 2 • Telephone line cord • Ethernet cable (with RJ45 connector) • NETGEAR Phone with Skype Model SPH200D User Manual and links to product registration and support. • This Quick Install Guide CD, which includes the Cordless Internet...
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Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector NiMH AAA batteries telephone line cord Figure 1-1 Getting Started...
Installation The Cordless Internet Phone can connect to Skype through your broadband Internet connection, or can work with a landline as an ordinary cordless phone. To set up and use your Cordless Internet Phone: 1. Charge the batteries. 2. Connect the base unit. 3.
Charging the Batteries Warning: Installing batteries with the wrong polarity can damage the phone. Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries, size AAA 1.2V 750mAh (HR11/45). Figure 1-1 1. Connect one end of the power adapter to the charger and the other end to a standard wall outlet. 2.
1. Connect one end of the power adapter to the base unit, and the other end to a standard wall outlet. 2. You can connect the Ethernet cable, the telephone line cord, or both. • For Internet calling, use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the base unit to your ADSL or cable modem.
Setting up Your Phone 1. Remove the handset from the charger. 2. The first time you use the handset, you must set it up. Use the arrow buttons to scroll, and press Select to confirm. For numbers press Clear to make corrections, and then press OK when you are done.
Signing In to Skype After the phone resets itself, it powers up and links to the base unit. If the phone does not find the base unit, see “Linking to the Base Unit” on page 14. The phone shows the Sign In display. 1.
Skype Features After you have created your Skype account, you can call other people with Skype accounts for free. Skype also offers additional features, including: • SkypeOut™. Allows you to place calls to traditional landline and mobile phones. • SkypeIn™. A subscription feature that provides you with a traditional phone number for receiving Skype calls from traditional landlines and mobile phones.
4. Wait for the call to connect, ring, and be answered. 5. Press End to end the call. You can select a preferred line (SkypeOut or landline) that specifies the calling method. See the Cordless Internet Phone with Skype User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for more information. Installation...
Making a SkypeOut Call You can call a traditional landline or mobile phone using SkypeOut. 1. Use the keypad to dial the number. SkypeOut numbers (even local numbers) must be entered in the following format: “country code” + “area code” + “number”. 2.
Making a Landline Call There are two ways that you can make a landline call, direct dialing, or selecting the landline option. Direct Dialing 1. Press Call 2. Listen for a dial tone. 3. Use the keypad to dial the number. 4.
Linking to the Base Unit The signal icon on the handset shows the link status between your handset and the base unit. • Link icon communicate. • Lost Link icon They are not able to communicate. Make sure that the base unit is plugged in.
Important Safety Information Warning: Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury. • Read and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Do not use this product near water, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
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• Use only the battery type provided in the box. Do not use lithium or non-rechargeable batteries. For more information about battery safety, see the Cordless Internet Phone with Skype Model SPH200D User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
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NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Product and Publication Details...
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