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- Page 1 USB Phone User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Volume Control ......................12 Windows Audio Device Settings ................12 View Version Information......................13 Exit USB Phone Application ....................13 5. Using the USB Phone with Skype..............14 Connecting the USB Phone .................... 14 Calling a Skype User....................... 14 Prerequisites..........................14 Loading the Contact List on LCD Panel..................14 Using the Contact List on Skype Window................15... - Page 4 Redialing ......................... 21 Holding a Call ......................... 21 Clearing the Entered Numbers..................21 Selecting a Ring Tone ..................... 21 Skype Status and Response Mode .................. 22 6. Troubleshooting ....................23 7. Specifications....................27 8. Regulatory Compliance .................. 28 FCC Conditions ......................28 CE ...........................
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Page 5: Introduction
USB phone into the USB port of your PC, download Internet telephony software like Skype ® , and you can start making calls. You can easily access the net and connect your friends, family members or colleagues. The phone is fully compatible with Skype for voice communication. -
Page 6: Features
USB Phone User’s Manual Features Compatible with VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution such as Skype Built-in hot-key functions to operate Skype software as easy as dialing a normal telephone Built-in speaker and microphone As compact as a mobile phone, easy to carry... - Page 7 Increases/decreases the speaker volume. Mute Mutes the microphone. Pressing it again turns mute off. USB Connector USB 1.1 compliant Mini B type female connector * The keys shown above are for reference only. Actual color and appearance depends on your model.
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Page 8: Hardware Installation
USB Phone User’s Manual 2. Hardware Installation Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB phone and the other end to your computer’s USB port. When connected to your computer, Windows will automatically detect the new device. -
Page 9: Application Installation
Installing the USB Phone Application The provided application is a tool that enables your USB phone to communicate with Skype. You have to install the application so that the USB phone can access Skype functionality. 1. Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will start automatically. - Page 10 USB Phone User’s Manual 3. Select a setup type as required and then click Next. 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Page 11: Managing Application Access To Skype
6. If Skype is launched, the following screen will appear, select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK. Note: You will not see this screen if Skype is not lanuched. You can configure it later in Skype window. Refer to “Managing Application Access to Skype” on page 7 for details. -
Page 12: Verifying Skype Audio Device
4. Re-start the application to active your changes. Right-click the application systray icon and choose Exit. Then click Start > USBPhoneforSkype to restart the application. Verifying Skype Audio Device When the USB phone is plugged, it should be automatically set as Skype’s default audio devices. - Page 13 3. Application Installation To verify the audio setting in Skype, click Tools > Options > Sound Devices. Make sure the Audio In (microphone) and Audio Out (speaker) and are correctly configured to use the USB phone.
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Page 14: Using Application Control Panel
USB phone settings as required. This chapter describes the functions available through the application control panel. Since the default settings satisfy most users’ needs, you can just proceed to next chapter to start using the USB phone. Accessing the USB Phone Application After the application installation, a program group is added to Windows programs menu. -
Page 15: Viewing Connection Status
Viewing Connection Status Place the cursor over the application systray icon and you can view the connection status of the your USB phone and Skype. Make sure both are connected as the following picture indicates. Using the Application Control Panel Right-clicking the application icon in the system tray brings out a context menu. -
Page 16: Volume Control
Windows to still use the sound card for PC music playback when a USB phone is plugged. If you prefer to use your sound card for PC music playback, it’s suggested that you keep the defaults. -
Page 17: View Version Information
4. Using Application Control Panel View Version Information To view the version information, right-click the systray icon and choose About. * Actual version depends on your USB phone. Exit USB Phone Application To exit the application, right-click the application systray icon and choose Exit. -
Page 18: Using The Usb Phone With Skype
Calling a Skype User Prerequisites To call a Skype user, you have to launch Skype and log in to Skype. And you should have added desired Skype user(s) to your contact list. Then take the steps below to call a Skype user: Loading the Contact List on LCD Panel 1. -
Page 19: Using The Contact List On Skype Window
To end the call, press the Hang Up key. Using the Contact List on Skype Window 1. Press the Skype On key to open the Skype window (if not open) and switch to the Contacts tab. 2. Select your target contact. You can use mouse or the Scroll Up / Down key on the USB phone to scroll through the contact list. -
Page 20: Using Skypeout To Call Regular Phones
USB Phone User’s Manual 2. Assign a number as a speed dial number using your keyboard. Once the speed dial number is assigned, just use the USB phone’s keypad to dial the number and then press the Dial key to make the call. -
Page 21: Saving A Skypeout Contact
1. To save a SkypeOut number, click Contacts > Add a Contact. 2. Click the item for adding a SkypeOut contact. 3. Type in a name or description for this phone number and enter the phone number. Then click Add Number. (No need to enter "+" or "00" before the actual number;... -
Page 22: Answering A Call
On an incoming call, the USB phone will be ringing and the LCD backlight will flash with the caller ID displayed (if available). Press the Dial key to answer the call. To end a call, press the Hang Up key. Ending / Rejecting a Call To end or reject a call, press the Hang Up key. -
Page 23: Adjusting Speaker Volume
The screen below indicates an empty incoming calls list example. At the calling list screen, you can: Use the Scroll Up / Down key to scroll through the list. You can keep pressing Scroll Up / Down to quickly scroll through the list. -
Page 24: Adjusting Microphone Volume
USB Phone User’s Manual 1. Right-click the application systray icon and select Volume Control. 2. Adjust the volume by moving the slider up or down. You can do this by mouse/keyboard or by pressing the Volume Up or Volume Down key on the USB phone. -
Page 25: Redialing
Press the Calling List key to load the last outgoing call and then press the Dial key. Holding a Call To place a call on hold, just press the HOLD key. A hold icon will be displayed. Pressing the HOLD key again can resume the call. Indicates a call on hold. -
Page 26: Skype Status And Response Mode
USB Phone User’s Manual Skype Status and Response Mode The USB phone’s respond mode varies according to your Skype status as described in the table below: Skype Status USB Phone Ringer USB Phone LCD Backlight Offline No Ring Online Ring... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
• There is no dial tone after pressing the dial key. • I cannot hear the other party on my USB phone. • I hear the other party on my PC’s sound card (or another USB speaker) instead of the USB phone. - Page 28 Volume Control. Then make sure the microphone volume is properly set. Q3. While using the USB phone to make/answer a call in Skype, can I still play music by my PC’s sound card or USB speaker? A3.
- Page 29 LCD when I press the Contact/Calling List key. A6. The message appears due to that the USB Phone is still loading the list from Skype. This may occur if you press the Contact/Calling List key soon after you login to Skype or plug the USB Phone.
- Page 30 Other Problems Q9. On the LCD, I loaded my target contact a few minutes ago but I didn’t make the call. Later, since the LCD stays on that contact with an online indicator, I press the dial key trying to make a call but the call cannot be made.
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Page 31: Specifications
7. Specifications 7. Specifications Interface USB 1.1 compliant Mini B type female connector Response Frequency 100 Hz~15K Hz Signal-To-Noise Ratio 90 dB Receiver Output Impedance 50mW / 32 Ohm Operating Voltage DC 5V (Bus-Powered) Resolution: 128x64 pixels Size: 32 x 19.7 mm... -
Page 32: Regulatory Compliance
USB Phone User’s Manual 8. Regulatory Compliance FCC Conditions This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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.
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