Introduction - GE 28310 User Manual

Your GE/Skype phone may change the way you think
about using your telephone, and using Skype. You can
use your GE/Skype phone to make and receive both
landline and Skype calls. And, because Skype is built
into your GE/Skype phone, you no longer need a com-
puter to use Skype.
In order to use your GE/Skype phone for Skype calls,
the base station must be linked up with an active Inter-
net connection. If you already have a computer linked
up to your Internet connection, this device might
occupy the connection port that is needed by the
GE/Skype phone base station. In this case you need
a router, allowing you to attach more devices to your
Internet connection.
Attach the router to the Internet connection and
connect your computer and the base station to the
router. Should you have any questions regarding the
use of the Internet and the router please contact your
Internet provider.
Please note: When installing a new router you
should be aware that it might take some time – up to
one hour – before it is properly registered with your
Internet provider.
To use Skype telephony via your GE/Skype phone
you need a Skype account as well as a user name and
a password. Please refer to the Getting started with
Skype section.
With Skype you call for free when talking to other
Skype users – and you can buy a number of additional
features to expand the possibilities of your GE/Skype
phone. Please refer to the Skype services section.

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