Acorp VS300-E User manual

USB Phone
VS300-E
User’s Manual
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Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not
make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and
completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any
commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other
damage.
Skype is a registered trademark of Skype Technologies SA. Windows is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
August 2005, Rev1.0

1. Introduction
This USB phone provides you more conveniences to make free call over the
Internet from PC to PC anywhere as easy as using normal telephones. Simply
plug the 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 and can be used as audio device with
Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, MS NetMeeting, Google Talk, net2phone
and etc for voice communication. It’s designed similar to a mobile phone with
quick dial and volume control buttons.
Package Contents
zUSB Phone with USB 2.0 Connector x1
zSoftware Utility CD x1
zQuick Installation Guide x1
System Requirements
zComputer with an available USB 1.1 port or higher
zWindows 98SE/ME*/2000/XP (All use Windows built-in audio driver)
zTo use Skype with the USB phone, your computer must meet the
following minimum system requirements**:
• PC running Windows 2000 or XP.
• 400 MHz processor
• 128 MB RAM
• 15 MB free disk space on your hard drive
• Internet Connection
* Skype doesn’t support Windows 98SE/ME. Under these systems, the USB Phone only works
as an audio input/output device and can be used with an instant communication software,
e.g., MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and etc.
** The requirements are subject to Skype software. For the latest requirements, please visit the
Skype website.

Features
zCompatible with VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution such as Skype, X-Lite,
X-Pro, etc
zWorks as microphone & earphone with Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, MSN
Messenger, MS NetMeeting and etc.
z5 types of ring tones for incoming alert
zBuilt-in hot-key functions to operate Skype software as easy as dialing a normal
telephone
zSupport volume control using hotkeys on the phone
zAs compact as a mobile phone, easy to carry
zNoise reduction for better sound quality
zCompliant with USB 1.1 specification
zBus-powered, no additional power adapter required
zSupport USB power-saving mode. Save power when computer goes to sleep mode.
zComplies with H.323, MGCP and SIP Protocol
zBuilt-in speaker and microphone

Exterior Overview
Keypads and Control Buttons (Skype Mode)
Numpads
0-9, *, #
Hang off/Clear all
entered numbers
Ends or rejects a call.
Up/Down
Moves up and down
in Skype contact list
and calling list; or
Volume Up/Down
during conversation
‘+’
Pressing for 2
seconds
Used for SkypeOut
Skype Tab
Dial/Answer/Redial
Switch between
Friend List /
Outgoing Call list or
Incoming Call list; or
Clear last entered
number when
entering numbers

Keypads and Control Buttons (X-Lite/X-Pro Mode)
Numpads
0-9, *, #
Hang off/Clear all
entered numbers
Ends or rejects a call.
Volume
Increase/Decrease
‘+’
Pressing for 2
seconds
Used for SkypeOut
Tab: Phone number
Completion
Dial/Answer
Dials, answers or
redials a call.
Backspace
Clear last entered
number

2. Hardware Installation
Connect the USB connector of the USB phone to your computer’s USB port.
When connected to your computer, Windows will automatically detect the
new device. Complete the driver installation according to your Windows
operation system.
For Windows XP/2000
Under Windows XP/2000, you don’t need to install the driver. The system will
automatically install Windows built-in audio driver. After that, you are ready to
use the USB phone.
For Windows Me
When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen pops up, select Automatic
search for a better driver and then click Finish to complete the Windows
built-in driver installation.
For Windows 98SE
Upon detecting the new device, take these steps:
1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen pops up, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device. Click Next.
3. Clear all the selections and click Next.
Note: User may hang the phone on the wall like the following picture:

3. Application Installation
If you are using the USB phone simply as an audio input/output device in
combination with an instant communication software, e.g., Google Talk,
NetMeeting, MSN Messenger or Yahoo Messenger), you don’t need to install
any other software. Please ignore this chapter.
To use Skype with the USB phone in Windows 2000/XP, please follow the
instructions in this chapter to complete the installation.
Installing Skype Software
1. If Skype is not yet installed on your computer, please install the Skype
software from our CD or download Skype installation file from
www.skype.com.
2. Double-click the installation file you’ve downloaded and then follow the
on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Installing the Phone Manager
Phone Manager is a tool that enables your USB phone to communicate with
Skype. You have to install the Phone Manager to allow the USB phone to
access Skype functionality.
1. Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. Locate and
double-click the Setup.exe file in Software folder to launch the setup
program.
2. When the welcome screen appears, click Next.
3. Enter your information and click Next.
4. Select Complete and click Next.
5. Click Install to begin installation.
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7. When prompted to run the Phone Manager, click OK.
8. Select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK.
9. When the Phone Manager is launched, its icon will be displayed in the
system tray.

Allowing the Phone Manager to Use Skype
During the Phone Manager installation process, make sure to select Allow
this program to use Skype and click OK.
You can optionally select Allow this program to use Skype, but ask again in
the future option. But you should always let this program use Skype so
that you can use the USB phone.
Choose This Option

4. Using the USB Phone with Skype
Connecting the USB Phone
When the USB phone is connected to a powered on computer, the device will
start to connect to the installed Phone Manager. When the Phone Manager is
successfully connecting the phone to Skype, the Phone Manager icon in the
system tray will be changed, indicating the device is ready for use.
Icon in black and white color
when the Phone is not
plugged
Icon in Full color when the
Phone is plugged
When the “Linking…” message would disappear when the Phone commicae
with Phone Manager and softphone successfully.
V3.0.0.002.1
Linking...
○
s Skype
Specifying a Music Playback Device
When the USB phone is connected for the first time, Windows will reset its
audio settings to use the USB phone as the overall audio in/out device. In this
situation, you can manually specify a preferred music playback device, e.g.,
your sound card or USB speaker while at the same time still use the USB
phone as audio in/out device in Skype.

To specify a sound device for music playback in Windows, go to Control Panel
> Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds and Multimedia) > Audio and select a
desired device in the Sound playback section
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.
Loading the Contact List on LCD Display
1. Press the Contact List key (Right Key) to load the Skype contact list.
Only one contact is displayed at a time. You can press Contact List key
again to switch between Skype Friend List, Outgoing Call List, Incoming
Call list and Missed Call List. The top-right icon indicates the online status of
the contact. means online while means offline.
Echo / Sound Test
Service
2. Scroll with Up / Down to reach the desired contact. (To exit the contact list,
press the key.
3. To call current contact, just press the key. While establishing the
communication, the screen is as below.
Echo / Sound Test
Service
4. When the call is answered, appears on the screen. You can start the
communication now. To end the call, press .
Echo / Sound Test
Service

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.
3. Press the key to call the desired contact. To end the call, press “Hangup” Key.
Speed Dialing
1. In Skype window, go to the Contacts tab and select your desired contact.
Right-click the contact and select Assign Speed-Dial.
2. Assign a number as a speed dial number using your keyboard.
3. Press the speed dial number using the USB phone.
Note: In case you want to clear the number you entered, press the key.
4. Press the key to make the call.
Calling a Phone Number (Skype Out)
1. Dial the phone number by pressing the USB phone keypad. You need to
press ‘+’ before your landline phone number. Pressing ‘0’ key 2 second for
the ‘+’ key.
For example, to dial 852-29110582, you have to press ‘[phone]’.
2. Press the key to call the number.
Note: If you want to use this function, you should buy SkypeOut Credit first.
Answering a Call
On an incoming call, the USB phone will be ringing with the caller ID
displayed.
Press the key to answer the call. To end a call, press the key.
Ending / Rejecting a Call
To end or reject a call, press the key

.
Loading Outgoing/Incoming/Missed Calling List
Pressing the Contact List key to switch between Friend List, Outgoing Call list,
Incoming call list and Missed call list. Most recently dialed or received call is
displayed first.
An incoming call record example is as below:
At the calling list screen, you can:
zUse the Up / Down key to scroll through the list.
06/26/05 16:28
Echo / Sound Test
Service
CallerId
Call
Duration
Date and time
of the call
Indicating
Outgoing Call
List
zPress the key to call the contact being displayed.
zPress the key to exit the calling list.
Note: The calling list corresponds to that on the Skype window. If you clear the
list entries on the Skype window, it will be also cleared from the USB phone.
Adjusting Receiver Volume
During your conversation, you can press the Up or Down key to increase or
decrease the receiver volume.
To specifically adjust the volume or examine current volume level:
1. Under Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds
and Multimedia) icon and then click Audio tab.
2. Select the USB phone as the sound playback device and click Volume.
3. Adjust the volume by moving the slider up or down. You can do this by
mouse.

Redialing
To redial the last called number, just press the key.
Clearing the Entered Number
To erase the number you just entered, press the key .

5. Troubleshooting
Sound Devices Problems
Q1. While using Skype or MSN messenger software for voice conversation:
• 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.
• The other party cannot hear me.
A1. Make sure your software is configured to use USB phone as the audio
in/out device.
In Skype window, click Tools > Options > Sound Devices. Make sure the
Audio In (microphone) and Audio Out (speaker) and are correctly
configured to use USB Audio Device, i.e., the USB phone.
In MSN Messenger
In MSN Messenger window, click Tools > Audio/Video Tuning Wizard and
proceed as prompted. When the following screen pops up, make sure the
microphone and speaker are correctly.
Q2. When using the USB phone, the other party cannot hear my voice. (I’ve
verified that the USB phone is set as the microphone device in Skype.)
A2. It may be that the USB phone’s microphone function is mute in Windows.
Make sure the microphone is not set to mute in Windows.
1. Under Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices (or
Sounds and Multimedia) icon and then click the Audio tab.
2. Select the USB phone as the recording device and click Volume.
3. Use mouse to drag the slider up to cancel the mute status.
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. Yes. Just set your sound card as the playback device in Windows.
1. Under Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices (or
Sounds and Multimedia) icon and then click the Audio tab.

2. Select the sound card or USB speaker as the sound playback device.
Q4. After I connect the USB phone, I cannot play music from my USB speaker. I
un-plug the USB phone and the problem persists.
A4. When the USB phone is connected for the first time, Windows will reset its
audio settings to use the USB phone as the over all audio in/out device. In
this situation, you can manually specify a preferred music playback device,
e.g., your sound card or USB speaker while at the same time still use the
USB phone as audio in/out device in Skype.
To specify a sound playback device in Windows, go to Control Panel >
Sounds and Audio Devices (or Sounds and Multimedia) > Audio and select
a desired device in the Sound playback section.
Other Problems
Q5. In Skype window, I’ve changed the sound alert to use a preferred wav file
for an incoming call. But when USB phone is ringing on an incoming a call,
it still uses the phone’s ring tone.
A5. Note that the ring tone is controlled on the device side while sound alerts
on Skype side. When receiving a call, both ring tone and sound alert could
be heard. The ring tone is heard from the buzzer (on the USB phone’s
back) and is much louder. Your customized sound alert is heard from the
phone’s receiver.
Q6. I cannot use the USB phone with Skype in Windows 98/ME.
A6. Skype doesn’t support Windows 98/ME. To use the USB phone with Skype
under Windows, you should be under Windows 2000/XP. For the
information on compatible operating system and system requirements,
please visit the Skype website.

6. Specification
Interface USB 1.1 compliant, with USB Connector
Phone Dimension 124 x 48 x 20 mm
LCD Display Resolution: 128x64pixels
Size: 32x19.7 mm
Cable Length 1.5 metre
Response Frequency 100 Hz~15KHz
Receiver Output Impedance 250mW / 32 Ohm
Operating Voltage DC 5V (Bus-Powered)
Temperature Operating: 0~40 °C Storage: -20~60 °C
Humidity (Non-Condensing) Operating: < 90% Storage: < 95%