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INTERNET PHONE
SKYPE
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WIN & MAC
Rev. 640

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  • Page 1 User manual INTERNET PHONE SKYPE PHONE WIN & MAC Rev. 640...
  • Page 2 -whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this Freecom product, even if Freecom has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mac Configuration .......................page 15 Chapter : Buttons and functions ......................page 18 Chapter 4: How to use Freecom Internet Phone ................page 20 Chapter 5: How to do a quick search on your contacts ...............page 30 Chapter 6: Preset function for function keys ...................page 32 Chapter 7: Freecom Internet Phone settings ..................page 35...

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble- free operation. System Requirements In order to use the Freecom Internet Phone, following components are needed: • Intel Pentium II 400 MHz or higher • 128 MB RAM or higher •...
  • Page 5 If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and dam- age the Freecom Internet Phone. • Do not drop the Freecom Internet Phone or expose it to other kinds of sudden me- chanical shocks as this can lead to damages of the device. •...
  • Page 6 When To Use Freecom Internet Phone? Anyone can call via Freecom Internet Phone so long he/she has a PC with internet access. The bargaining rate provided by Skype will allow you to make any international calls for...

  • Page 7: Pc Configuration

    If you have already downloaded or installed V2.5 or higher, it is not necessary to reinstall. 1. Insert the Freecom Internet Phone "Software & Manual" CD into your CD drive. The Freecom start menu opens: In case the start menu does not open automatically, please double-click on "Start.
  • Page 8 Freecom Internet Phone 2. Please select "Yes, I accept the EULA and I have read the Privacy Statement" after reading the License Agreement. Click on Options. 3. If you would like to have the shortcuts installed, please leave the green checks in the selection boxes, choose from, "Create a desktop Icon", "Launch Skype after installa-...
  • Page 9 PC Configuration Installation program will automatically create a Skype directory and install the soft- ware into this directory. You can designate other folder by selecting "Browse" and install the software into the designated folder. Once you have selected the desired options please select "Install". 4.
  • Page 10 Freecom Internet Phone 1. Freecom Internet Phone Driver Installation You can enhance your Skype experience with Freecom Internet Phone of which is just like any handheld telephone or cellular phone. Please install Freecom Internet Phone driver before connecting your Freecom Internet Phone to your computer.
  • Page 11 PC Configuration 3. Installation program will automatically create a Freecom Internet Phone directory and install the software into this directory. You can designate other folder by select- ing "Browse" and install the software into the designated folder. Select "Next" to continue.
  • Page 12 Freecom Internet Phone 5. The software installation will take approximately 10 seconds. Then select "Close" to end the installation.
  • Page 13 USB port of your computer. You have the option to customize personal setting. 1. Go to the Start menu to select "Freecom Internet Phone" folder then start Freecom Internet Phone software. The first time you start the program, a Skype Warning Display will appear: a) Allow this program to use Skype: Allow Freecom Internet Phone.exe to work...
  • Page 14 Freecom Internet Phone 2. Please connect Freecom Internet Phone to the USB jack of your computer like the picture shown below. 3. After few seconds, your computer will recognize this new hardware title as Freecom Internet Phone. Installation for Freecom Internet Phone is therefore complete.

  • Page 15: Mac Configuration

    Chapter : Mac Confi guration .1 Software Installation 1. Insert the Freecom Internet Phone „Software & Manual“ CD into your CD drive. Dou- ble-click on the CD icon to open it. 2. Double-click on “Start” to run the Freecom start screen.
  • Page 16 5. Login to your Skype account or create a new account if you don’t have one. . Freecom Internet Phone Installation 1. On the Freecom Manual & Application CD, double-click on “Start” to run the Freecom start screen. 2. Click on “Software Installation”...
  • Page 17 Phone into the USB port of your Mac. You have the option to customize personal setting. 1. Go to the “Applications” folder to start Freecom Internet Phone software. The fi rst time you start the program, a Skype warning display will appear: a) Allow this program to use Skype: Allow Freecom Internet Phone to work with Skype permanently.
  • Page 18 Freecom Internet Phone Chapter : Buttons and Functions Volume Control This set of button is designed for volume level adjustment. The top button is for volume up; the bottom button is for volume down. Accept/Dial 1. When you receive a call, press this button to answer the call.

  • Page 19: Buttons And Functions

    There are three function keys, which is preset for "Start Chat", "Send a Voicemail", and "Ringer Style Setting". You may customize the three function keys to your desired func- tions, such as redial, hold, or listen to voice messages. You must open Freecom Internet Phone control panel to customize the three buttons.
  • Page 20 Internet Phone. 4.1 How To Make A Call You can make two types of calls with Freecom Internet Phone. First type is calling people in your Contacts. Second type is calling telephone or cellular phone numbers. Please see the chart below for reference:...

  • Page 21: How To Use Freecom Internet Phone

    How to use Freecom Internet Phone 2. Skype has Contacts as the default tab. 3. Toggle the Buddy Seesaw up and down to select your contact, then press Accept/Dial button to make a call.
  • Page 22 Freecom Internet Phone 4. Skype starts dialing, a new tab page will display the status of the call placed. 5. When the other party answers the call, a Call During timer will start to display your current conversation time.
  • Page 23 How to use Freecom Internet Phone 4. How To Make A SkypeOut Call (Dial to telephone or cellular phone numbers) Skype is free internet telephony, when both party uses Skype to chat online it is easy and free. Unfortunately not everyone has Skype yet. That’s why there is SkypeOut, a low cost way to make calls from Skype to family and friends who still use those traditional telephones or cellular phones.
  • Page 24 Freecom Internet Phone 3. When you have selected your desired contact, press Accept/Dial. 4. The status tab updates the current conversation status, including connecting condi- tion, receiving party, and call duration.
  • Page 25 You can also use "00" or "011" before the country code. Examples (using the country code "1" for calling USA): +1-408-955-1234 4.. How To End A Call And Return To Standby Press End/Cancel to end a call and return Freecom Internet Phone to standby.
  • Page 26 Freecom Internet Phone 4.4 How To Use Speed-Dial This feature is one of the most convenient dialing features on Freecom Internet Phone. It is just like setting speed-dial on your cellular phone; you will be able to call your fam- ily and friends with ease through the preset speed-dial.
  • Page 27 4. After the Speed-Dial has been set, when you have the contact selected you should be able to see the Speed-Dial number on the right. 4.4. Using Speed-Dial With Freecom Internet Phone Once Speed-Dial has been set to your Contacts, all you have to do is dial the Speed-Dial...
  • Page 28 Freecom Internet Phone 4.5 How To Answer A Call When there is an incoming call, Freecom Internet Phone will ring and at the same time the green LED will flash. Press Accept/Dial to answer the call. 4.6 How To Adjust Output Volume of Freecom Internet Phone By using the volume buttons on the side of your Freecom Internet Phone, you can adjust Freecom Internet Phone's output volume.
  • Page 29 Press Mute button again to turn on the microphone. Or, you can go to Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel, select Sound Devices tab menu, under Freecom Internet Phone's Volume Settings, locate Audio In and click on the box in front of Mute,...

  • Page 30: How To Do A Quick Search On Your Contacts

    Sure you have had experiences in looking for someone's phone number in your cellular phone and take you forever to find it. When your contact list increases to a certain degree, it is hard to avoid this type of problem. Freecom Internet Phone's Quick Search feature will cut your search time in half.
  • Page 31 How To Do A Quick Search On Your Contacts 3. When you have located the person you would like to contact, then press Accept/Dial to make the call.

  • Page 32: Preset Function For Function Keys

    Style Setting. You may customize the three function keys to your desired functions, such as redial, hold, or listen to voice messages. You must open Freecom Internet Phone con- trol panel to customize the three buttons. The preset functions for the Function Keys on Freecom Internet Phone are as follow: 6.1 Key A: Activate Instant Message Window...
  • Page 33 1. Press LIST on Freecom Internet Phone, then the Skype Contacts window appears immediately. Select the person you would like to send a voicemail.
  • Page 34 Freecom Internet Phone 3. After you complete recording, press End/Cancel to upload the message. 6. Ringer Style Setting Press , key to toggle through different ring tones. Press and hold the button each time for different ring tones until you hear the most appropriate ring tone for your surround-...

  • Page 35: Freecom Internet Phone Settings

    Freecom Internet Phone Settings Chapter 7: Freecom Internet Phone Settings Freecom Internet Phone not only has the fundamental features of making a call, it has a control panel to customize Sound Devices, Function Keys, Ringer Style, Language and etc. 7.1 How to open Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel Please fi nd Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel icon in the System Tray.
  • Page 36 Sound Device for Skype: You can designate Skype sound input and output device in this section. When you are using Freecom Internet Phone, please set the input and output device as Freecom Internet Phone. Windows Default Sound Device: This section is for audio input and output for all programs except Skype, you can designate sound input and output to other devices.
  • Page 37 Freecom Internet Phone Settings 7. Ringer Style There are total of 10 ring tones for you to select from for incoming calls. You many also select Silent from the selections. 7.4 Language As interface language you can select your respective language.

  • Page 38: Faq

    If I accidentally select Do not allow this program to use Skype, how should I change this setting? The buttons and features for Freecom Internet Phone will not work if you select Do not allow this program to use Skype. However, you can change the setting via Skype.
  • Page 39 3. Select Freecom Internet Phone.exe in Manage API Access Control window, and then click Change. 4. In Manage API Access Control window, please first select Allow this program to use Skype and then click OK. The change of setting is then complete.
  • Page 40 What shall I do when the other party cannot hear me when I call him/her with Freecom Internet Phone? Please go to Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel and ensure Audio In is set with Free- com Internet Phone under Sound Device for Skype in Sound Devices tab. Then move the slide bar for Audio In towards High and ensure the Mute box is not checked.
  • Page 41 Please go to Sound Devices tab in Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel. Then ensure Au- dio Out is set to Freecom Internet Phone under Sound Device for Skype and click OK. How to change the ring tone to silent for incoming calls? Please go to Ringer Style tab in Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel.
  • Page 42 Freecom Internet Phone How do I mute Freecom Internet Phone key tone? Please go to Function Keys tab in Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel. Move the slide bar for Key Tone to Mute and then click OK. How to customize the Function Keys? Please use the drop-down menus to select the functions for each of the three function keys, under Function Keys and then click OK.
  • Page 43 How do I use function keys to redial? Please go to Function Keys tab in Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel. Select any of the three sets of Keys, for instance, Key C, and select Redial and then click OK. Once this is set, you will only need to press Key C for redialing the previous phone number thereafter.
  • Page 44 How to use function keys to directly change the online status at Skype? Please go to Function Keys tab in Freecom Internet Phone Control Panel. Select any of the three sets of Keys, for instance, Key C, and select Change Status and then click OK. After this is done, you will only need to press Key C for changing online status at Skype.
  • Page 45 Be sure to exclude all parts not covered by this guarantee prior to returning the product to Freecom. Freecom is not liable for any loss or damage to these items. If during the repair of the product the contents of the hard drive are altered, deleted or in any way modified, Freecom is not liable whatsoever.

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