Asus AiGuru U1 User manual

User Manual
AiGuru U1
USB Phone for Skype

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E3450
First Edition V1
April 2008
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Safety precautions
For your safety and to keep your phone in good operating condition, read the following
tips and reminders carefully before using your phone.
Always keep the phone dry and free from dust.
Refer phone servicing only to qualied personnel.
Use only approved accessories. Do not connect incompatible
products or devices.
Use the phone following the instructions in this user guide.
Refer to the Appendix for detailed safety notices.

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Contents
Safety precautions ........................................................................................iii
Contents .........................................................................................................iv
About this guide ............................................................................................vi
Welcome.........................................................................................................viii
Specications ................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1: Basic information
1.1 Phone layout..................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2: Installing the utility and connecting the
phone
2.1 Installing the AiGuru U1 utility .....................................................2-2
Requirements for installing the AiGuru U1 utility .............................2-2
Running the support CD..................................................................2-2
Installing Skype™............................................................................2-3
Installing AiGuru U1 utility ...............................................................2-4
2.2 Connecting U1 to your PC............................................................2-7
2.3 Connecting U1 to Eee PC Windows®XP Edition ........................2-8
2.4 Standby mode................................................................................2-10
Chapter 3: Using AiGuru U1
3.1 Making a call ..................................................................................3-2
Calling a contact in the contact list ..................................................3-2
Making a SkypeOut call...................................................................3-3
3.2 Answering a call ............................................................................3-4
Incoming calls..................................................................................3-4
During a call ....................................................................................3-4
Terminating a call ............................................................................3-4
3.3 Call logs..........................................................................................3-5

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3.4 Setting the ringtone.......................................................................3-6
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 Notices............................................................................................A-2
A.2 Safety statements..........................................................................A-3
A.3 FAQ .................................................................................................A-5
ASUS contact information ............................................................................A-7

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need to use your AiGuru U1 USB phone
for Skype.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Basic information
This chapter introduces the phone layout.
• Chapter 2: Installing the utility and connecting the phone
This chapter describes how to install Skype™ and the U1 drivers/utilities and how
to connect the phone to your PC.
• Chapter 3: Using AiGuru U1
This chapter provides instructions on how to use the phone with its menus.provides instructions on how to use the phone with its menus.how to use the phone with its menus.use the phone with its menus.
• Appendix: Reference information
This chapter includes safety notices, FAQ, and ASUS contact information.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
conventions used throughout this user guide.
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the unit when trying to
complete a task.
NETWORK DEPENDENT/SUBSCRIBED FEATURE: The phone
feature is network dependent or subscribed.

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype. This phone isThis phone is
designed to facilitate SkypeTM-related service and features and allows you to makeallows you to make
phone calls using your broadband connection.
What is SkypeTM?
SkypeTM is a simple utility that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world. If
you are tired of paying your outrageous phone bill, SkypeTM is denitely for you!
Install the SkypeTM utility to your PC from the bundled support CD. Create an account.reate an account.
and sign yourself in, and within minutes you can call your friends withcall your friends with ASUS AiGuru
U1 USB Phone for Skype. SkypeTM calls have excellent sound quality and are highly
secure with end-to-end encryption.
Enjoy ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype!
ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype gives you all the functionality of a regular
phone, through SkypeTM. With the Skype application running on your PC, your SkypeWith the Skype application running on your PC, your Skype
contact list is displayed on the U1 screen. Choose who you want to talk to from thethe U1 screen. Choose who you want to talk to from the
list, press a button, and get ready to talk. U1 supports SkypeOutU1 supports SkypeOutTM dialing. It rings
when you have a SkypeTM call coming in, and shows the caller’s ID on the screen. You
can also listen to your voicemail on the phone.
Package contents
Check your phone package for the following items:
AiGuru U1 phone Quick start guideSupport CD Warranty card
Quick Start Guide

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Specications
Dimension 122 (L) x 40 (W) x 11.8 (H) mm
Weight 70 g
Display 1.3 inch 128 x 64 Dot Matrix STN-LCD
LCD backlight White color
Power supply USB power
Operation mode Connects to PC/NB USB ports
USB port USB 1.1/2.0 Full Speed Device
Socket and connector 1.5 (L) m USB cable
Audio 0.06W Receiver Internal MIC
Speaker frequency
response
Frequency range: 100-8000 Hz
Work frequency: 200-6300 Hz
Microphone frequency
response
Frequency range: 70-20000 Hz
+-3 dB frequency: 300-3000 Hz
Internet connection* Dial-up, broadband, or cable modem
(at least 33.6 Kbps)
Features Skype™ and SkypeOut™ support
Contact list, Call rejecting, call receiving, call redial, and
Caller ID display
(Continued on the next page)
*We recommend a broadband connection. Voice quality may vary
depending on the connection speed.

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Keypad Numeric keys
End key
Call key
Navigation keys
Right soft key
Left soft key
Material/Component MTBF 24,000 hours
Conrming to the Green ASUS regulations
Software to install AiGuru U1 utility
Skype™ software
OS support Windows®XP 32 bit / Windows®Vista™ 32 bit
Specications

Chapter 1
Chapter 1:
Basic information
This chapter introduces the phone layout.

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1.1 Phone layout
Front view Back view
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1. Receiver.
2. LCD screen.
3. Left soft key. Press to perform the function currently displayed on the bottom
left corner of the screen.
4. Call key. Press to dial or answer calls. Press to show the number you last dial.
5. Navigation/Volume keys. Press to scroll up/down through the menu items or
press to increase/decrease the volume.
6. Numeric keypad. Press to enter numbers. Double-press or hold the “0” key to
enter “+.”
7. Microphone.
8. End key. Press to stop an incoming call or cancel a call you are dialing. Press
to return to the standby mode.
9. Right soft key. Press to perform the function currently displayed on the bottom
right corner of the screen.
10. Buzzer.

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2:
Installing the utility and
connecting the phone
This chapter describes how to install Skype™ and the U1 drivers/utilities and how to connect
the phone to your PC.

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2.1 Installing the AiGuru U1 utility
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for detailed information
about network setup.
Running the support CD
Place the AiGuru U1 support CD to the
optical drive. The main screen displays
automatically.
If the main screen does
not show, click Browse
Support CD and then
double-click Setup.exe to
run the CD.
Before using your AiGuru U1 USB phone for Skype, install Skype™ as well as the
AiGuru U1 drivers/utilities from the support CD. These programs allow you to optimize
your phone features.
Requirements for installing the AiGuru U1 utility
1. 32-bit Windows®XP / 32-bit Windows®Vista™ Home Basic / Home Premium /
Business / Ultimate
2. At least 1 GHz processor
3. At least 256 MB RAM
4. At least 40 MB free hard disk drive space
5. Internet connection: Dial-up, broadband, or cable modem (at least 33.6 Kbps)
6. Microsoft®DirectX 9.0c
7. AiGuru U1 support CD
For Eee PC Windows®XP Edition users, go directly to 2.3 Connecting
U1 to your Eee PC Windows®XP Edition.

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2. The Skype™-Install screen
appears. Select your language
from the drop-down list. Read the
License Agreement and then check
the box.
3. Click Install to begin installation.
We recommand that you
install Skype™ from the
support CD.
Installing Skype™
1. From the main screen, click Install
Skype(TM) Software.
4. When installation is completed,
click Start Skype to launch the
Skype™ program on your PC.
If you do not have a Skype
account, you may create
one. If you already have an
account, sign yourself in.

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Installing AiGuru U1 utility
1. From the main screen, click Install
AiGuru U1 Utility.
2. The InstallShield Wizard will guide
you through the installation. Click
Next.
3. Click Next or click Change to
assign a folder location and then
click Next.
4. If you want to create a shortcut
on the desktop, check the box
and click Next.

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5. Click Install to begin installation. 6. Connect U1 to your computer
and select a playback device you
frequently use.
If you use Windows®Vista™, follow step 6 to 9. If not, go to step 10.
7. The audio conguration window
appears. A green check marks the
currently used playback device.
8. To change a playback device,
select the device and click Set
Default.

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11. The AiGuru U1 Utility icon will
appear on your desktop.
The U1 icon with a cross will
also appear on the notication
area to indicate that U1 is not yet
connected to your PC.
12. A warning message appears. Select
Allow this program to use Skype
and then click OK.
10. When installation is completed,
click Finish.
9. The selected device is marked by
a green check. Click OK.
Under Windows®Vista™, the U1 is
already connected to your PC and
its icon shows the following.