Cisco LYNKSYS CIT400 User manual

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User GuideUser Guide
Model No.Model No. CIT400CIT400
Dual-ModeDual-Mode
Internet Internet TTelephony elephony Kit Kit with with SkypeSkype
TMTM

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Copyright and TrademarksCopyright and Trademarks
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems,Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems,
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reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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This User Guide has been This User Guide has been designed to make understanding how to use the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kitdesigned to make understanding how to use the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit
easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:
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damage your property or damage your property or Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.
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WARNING:WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to causeThis product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause
cancercancer, and birth , and birth defects or other reproductive harm.defects or other reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling.Wash hands after handling.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOUD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TOBEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOUD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURYFIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING., INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING.
 Read aRead and follnd follow all wow all warninarnings and ings and instrucstructions mtions marked oarked on the pron the product.duct.
•• Do not use tDo not use this prodhis product neauct near water waterr, laundry t, laundry tub, in a weub, in a wet basemet basement, or nent, or near a swimmiar a swimming poolng pool..
•• Do not plaDo not place thice this producs product on an unstt on an unstable taable tableble. The produ. The product may falct may fall and be damal and be damaged.ged.
•• This proThis product shduct should nevould never be placer be placed near or oved near or over a radiaer a radiator or heator or heat regist registerter..
•• This proThis product shduct should be opould be operaterated only froed only from the type om the type of power sof power source indurce indicaticated on the laed on the label.bel.
•• Do not allDo not allow anytow anything to rehing to rest on the post on the power corwer cord. Do not locd. Do not locate thiate this producs product whert where the core the cord will bed will be
abused by persons walking on it.abused by persons walking on it.
•• Do not overDo not overload waload wall outlell outlets and extents and extension corsion cords as this can resuds as this can result in the risk of filt in the risk of fire or electre or electric shocric shock.k.
•• AvoiAvoid using a telepd using a telephone durhone during an electing an electrical strical storm. Therorm. There may be a remote risk of ele may be a remote risk of electriectric shock froc shock fromm
lightning.lightning.
•• Do not uDo not use this pse this producroduct to rept to report a gaort a gas leak is leak in the vin the vicinitcinity of the ly of the leak.eak.
•• Do not use tDo not use this prodhis product neauct near intenr intensive carsive care medicae medical equipml equipment or by peent or by persons wirsons with paceth pacemakermakers.s.
•• Due to the radDue to the radio signalio signals betwees between base statin base station and handson and handset, weaet, wearers of hearers of hearing aids may expring aids may experieneriencece
interference in the form of a humming noise.interference in the form of a humming noise.
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BATTERIESBATTERIES
•• Use only tUse only the batthe battery type liery type listed in thsted in the instre instructiouction manuan manual. Do not use ll. Do not use lithiuithium battem batteries or nories or non-n-
rechargeable batteries that may damage the rechargeable batteries that may damage the handset and charger.handset and charger.
•• Do not Do not disposdispose of te of the bathe battery in tery in a fira fire, ae, as thes they can ey can explodexplode..
•• Do not open or mutDo not open or mutilatilate the battee the batteryry. Release. Released electd electrolytrolyte is corrosie is corrosive and can causve and can cause damage to the damage to the eyese eyes
or skin. It can be or skin. It can be toxic if swallowed.toxic if swallowed.
•• Avoid coAvoid contact witntact with metal h metal objects when objects when handling the handling the battery. battery. These objects These objects could short could short out the out the batteriesbatteries
or cause the conductor to overheat resulting in burns.or cause the conductor to overheat resulting in burns.
•• Do not atteDo not attempt to recmpt to recharge thharge the battere battery cell by heatiy cell by heating it. Suddeng it. Sudden releasn release of battery ele of battery electroectrolyte can calyte can causeuse
burns or irritation to the eyes or burns or irritation to the eyes or skin.skin.
•• Observe the propeObserve the proper polarityr polarity, or dire, or direction, of ction, of any batteryany battery. Reverse . Reverse insertion of insertion of the battery the battery cell can cell can result inresult in
leakage or explosion.leakage or explosion.
•• RemoRemove the batve the battery celtery cells if you do nols if you do not plan to use tt plan to use the prodhe product for seuct for several moveral months at a tinths at a time.me.
•• DiscaDiscard any “rd any “dead” bdead” batteatteries beries because tcause they arhey are likele likely to leay to leak into tk into the prodhe product.uct.
•• Do not stoDo not store this prre this product ooduct or the battr the battery in a high teery in a high temperamperature arture area. Batea. Battery stotery stored in a frered in a freezer orezer or
refrigerator should be protected from condensation during refrigerator should be protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Battery should storage and defrosting. Battery should bebe
stabilized at room temperature before using.stabilized at room temperature before using.
•• YoYour batteur battery is recharry is rechargeablgeable and can be recye and can be recycled onccled once it outlive it outlives its usefues its usefulness. Delness. Dependipending upon yourng upon your
local and state law, it might be illegal to dispose of this local and state law, it might be illegal to dispose of this battery into a municipal waste system. Checkbattery into a municipal waste system. Check
with your local solid waste company for with your local solid waste company for more information on your recycling options for the more information on your recycling options for the battery cells.battery cells.
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction 11
WWeellccoommee 11
WWhhaatt’’s s iin n TThhiis s UUsseer r GGuuiiddee?? 22
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony KitChapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 33
OOvveerrvviieeww 33
TThhe e CChhaarrggeerr 33
TThhe e BBaasse e SSttaattiioonn 44
TThhe e HHaannddsseett’’s s FFrroonnt t PPaanneell 55
TThhe e HHaannddsseett’’s s SSiidde e PPaanneell 77
TThhe e HHaannddsseett’’s s BBaacck k PPaanneell 88
Chapter 3: Getting StartedChapter 3: Getting Started 99
BBeeffoorre e YYoou u BBeeggiinn 99
GGeettttiinng g SSttaarrtteed d wwiitth h tthhe e HHaannddsseett 99
GGeettttiinng g SSttaarrtteed d wwiitth h tthhe e BBaasse e SSttaattiioonn 1100
PPoowweerriinng g OOn n tthhe e HHaannddsseett 1100
EEnntteerriinng g NNaammeess, , NNuummbbeerrs s aannd d SSppeecciiaal l CChhaarraacctteerrss 1111
PPhhoonne e FFeeaattuurreess 1122
Adjusting the Call VolAdjusting the Call Volumeume 1212
FFiirrsst t TTiimme e PPhhoonne e UUssee 1133
Chapter 4: Using the Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony KitDual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 1717
OOvveerrvviieeww 1177
SSkkyyppe e BBaassiiccss 1188
SSeettttiinng g uup p a a SSkkyyppe e CCoonnttaacct t LLiisstt 1188
Viewing and Calling a SViewing and Calling a SkypeOut ContactkypeOut Contact 2020
IInnccoommiinng g SSkkyyppe e CCaallllss 2233

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CCaalll l HHiissttoorryy 2244
IInntteerrccoom m aannd d CCoonnffeerreenncce e CCaallllss 2266
SSkkyyppe e VVooiicceemmaaiill 2277
Your Skype ProfileYour Skype Profile 3030
SSkkyyppe e SSeettttiinnggss 3311
TThhe e HHaannddsseett’’s s DDiissppllaay y SSccrreeeen n IIccoonnss 3355
LLaannddlliinne e FFeeaattuurreess 3388
LLaannddlliinne e VVooiicceemmaaiill 4422
UUssiinng g AAddddiittiioonnaal l FFeeaattuurreess 4433
CCuussttoommiizziinng g tthhe e HHaannddsseett 4444
MMaannaaggiinng g tthhe e HHaannddsseett((ss)) 5533
Chapter 5: Network SettingsChapter 5: Network Settings 5959
TThhe e NNeettwwoorrkk 5599
Appendix A: TroubleshootingAppendix A: Troubleshooting 6767
CCoommmmoon n PPrroobblleemms s aannd d SSoolluuttiioonnss 6677
FFrreeqquueennttlly y AAsskkeed d QQuueessttiioonnss 7700
DDeeffaauullt t SSeettttiinnggss 7711
CCoouunnttrry y CCooddeess 7722
Appendix B: SpecificationsAppendix B: Specifications 8383
EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall 8844
Appendix C: Regulatory InformationAppendix C: Regulatory Information 8585
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNT T SSAAFFEETTY Y IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS. . RREEAAD D CCAARREEFFUULLLLY Y AANND D KKEEEEP P FFOOR R FFUUTTUURRE E RREEFFEERREENNCCEE.. 8855
EEnnvviirroonnmmeennt t aannd d SSaaffeettyy 8855
CCoommpplliiaanncce e IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn 8877
EEuurrooppeeaan n UUnniioonn 9922
Appendix D: Warranty InformationAppendix D: Warranty Information 9595
Appendix E: Contact InformationAppendix E: Contact Information 9797

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
WelcomeWelcome
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
WelcomeWelcome
Thank you for choosing Thank you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Skype. It will allow you the Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Skype. It will allow you to make phoneto make phone
calls using your broadband connection (through Skype™) and traditional phone service (optional). It alsocalls using your broadband connection (through Skype™) and traditional phone service (optional). It also
supports SkypeOut™ dialing. For landline service, you must have a service supports SkypeOut™ dialing. For landline service, you must have a service provider and a telephone port toprovider and a telephone port to
connect to.connect to.
The Dual-Mode Internet TeleThe Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit gives you cordless phony Kit gives you cordless convenienceconvenience, so you , so you don't have to sit in front of don't have to sit in front of youryour
computer when you want to talk to your friends. computer when you want to talk to your friends. It comes with a handset, charger, and a base station. After theIt comes with a handset, charger, and a base station. After the
handset receives its initial charge, you can plug the base station into an Ethernet handset receives its initial charge, you can plug the base station into an Ethernet port and use the phoneport and use the phone
immediately.immediately.
What is Skype?What is Skype?
Skype allows you to make free calls to other Skype Skype allows you to make free calls to other Skype users and really cheap calls to ordinary users and really cheap calls to ordinary phones. Skype alsophones. Skype also
offers additional features, including:offers additional features, including:
SkypeOutSkypeOut SkypeOut allows you to place calls to traditional landline and mobile phones.SkypeOut allows you to place calls to traditional landline and mobile phones.
SkypeInSkypeIn™™ SkSkypypeIeIn in is a ss a sububscscririptptioion fn feaeatuture re ththat at prprovovidides yes you wou witith a th a traradidititiononal pal phohone ne nunumbmber er foforr
receiving Skype calls on your cordless phone from traditional landlines and mobile phones.receiving Skype calls on your cordless phone from traditional landlines and mobile phones.
Skype VoicemailSkype Voicemail™™ Skype voicemail allows you to send and receive messages and record a greetingSkype voicemail allows you to send and receive messages and record a greeting..
All of these feaAll of these features are available atures are available at wwwt www.skype.com.skype.com

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What’s in This User Guide?What’s in This User Guide?
What’s in This User Guide?What’s in This User Guide?
This guide covers the This guide covers the steps for installing the steps for installing the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.
•• ChChapapteter 1r 1: I: Intntroroduductctioionn
This chapter describes the Dual-Mode This chapter describes the Dual-Mode TelTelephony Kit’s applications and this ephony Kit’s applications and this User Guide.User Guide.
•• ChapChapter 2: Gter 2: Gettietting to Knng to Know the ow the Dual-MDual-Mode Inode Internet ternet TTelephelephony Kitony Kit
This chapter describes the physical This chapter describes the physical features of the Dual-Mode Internet features of the Dual-Mode Internet TeTelephony Kit.lephony Kit.
•• ChChapapteter 3: r 3: GeGettttining Stg Starartetedd
This chapter explains how to connect and set up the Dual-Mode This chapter explains how to connect and set up the Dual-Mode Internet TeInternet Telephony Kit.lephony Kit.
•• ChapChapter 4: ter 4: Using Using the Dthe Dual-Mual-Mode Iode Internnternet Tet Telephelephony Kony Kitit
This chapter discusses how to make calls and configure different features of the Dual-Mode InternetThis chapter discusses how to make calls and configure different features of the Dual-Mode Internet
Telephony Kit.Telephony Kit.
•• AppAppendendix ix A: A: TTrouroublebleshoshootiotingng
This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,well as frequently asked questions,
regarding use of the regarding use of the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.
•• ApAppependindix B: Spx B: Spececifificicatatioionsns
This appendix provides the This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.technical specifications for the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.
•• AppAppendendix ix C: C: WarWarranranty ty InfInformaormatiotionn
This appendix supplies the This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Dual-Mode warranty information for the Dual-Mode Internet TeleInternet Telephony Kit.phony Kit.
•• AppAppendendix Dix D: R: Reguegulatlatory ory InfInformormatiationon
This appendix supplies the This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Dual-Mode Internet regulatory information regarding the Dual-Mode Internet TelTelephony Kit.ephony Kit.
•• AppAppendendix ix E: E: ConContactact It Infonformarmatiotionn
This appendix provides contact information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit
OverviewOverview
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode InternetChapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet
Telephony KitTelephony Kit
OverviewOverview
The Dual-Mode Internet TThe Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit elephony Kit with Skype includes eight items:with Skype includes eight items:
•• A A hhaannddsseett
•• A cA chhaarrggeerr
•• A pA powower er adaadaptepter fr for or the the chchargargerer
•• A bA baasse se sttaattiioonn
•• A poA power wer adaadaptepter for for thr the bae base sse stattationion
•• 2 2 AAAAA A babattteteririeses
•• A RA RJ-J-11 11 tetelelephphonone le linine ce corordd
•• An An RJRJ-4-45 5 etethehernernet ct cabablele
The ChargerThe Charger
The Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comes with a The Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comes with a chargercharger, which plugs into , which plugs into an electrical outlet. When thean electrical outlet. When the
handset’s power runs low, slide it into handset’s power runs low, slide it into the chargerthe charger, and the , and the handset will begin recharging automaticallyhandset will begin recharging automatically..
Figure 2-1: Handset onFigure 2-1: Handset on
Charger and Base StationCharger and Base Station

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The Base StationThe Base Station
The Base StationThe Base Station
The base station must be connected to an The base station must be connected to an ethernet port to use Skype. To make landline calls, the base stationethernet port to use Skype. To make landline calls, the base station
should also be connected to a telephone line port.should also be connected to a telephone line port.
Front PanelFront Panel
SkypeSkype LLEEDD BBlluuee. . TThhee SkypeSkypeLED lights up and is solidly lit during a Skype call.LED lights up and is solidly lit during a Skype call.
PHONE LINEPHONE LINELLEEDD AAmmbbeerr. . TThhee PHONE LINEPHONE LINELED lights up and LED lights up and is solidly lit during a is solidly lit during a landline call.landline call.
PagePageButButtonton PrePress tss this his butbutton ton to to pagpage yoe your ur hanhandsedset. t. TTo so stop top the the pagpage, e, prepress tss the he rigright ht sofsoft kt key oey on yon yourur
handset. You will also use this button if you need handset. You will also use this button if you need to register additional handsets (refer toto register additional handsets (refer to
“Chapter 4: Using “Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit” for more information).the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit” for more information).
Back PanelBack Panel
LineLine PPoorrtt UUsse e tthhee LineLineport to connect the base station to port to connect the base station to your telephone wall jack with a RJ-11your telephone wall jack with a RJ-11
telephone cable.telephone cable.
EthernetEthernetPPoorrtt UUsse e tthhee EthernetEthernet port to connect the base station to your ethernet connection with an RJ-port to connect the base station to your ethernet connection with an RJ-
45 ethernet cable.45 ethernet cable.
PowerPowerPPoorrtt UUsse e tthhee powerpowerport to connect the power adapter of the port to connect the power adapter of the base station.base station.
ResetResetButButtonton TTo reo reset set all all netnetworwork sek settittings ngs to tto the fhe factactory dory defaefault ult setsettintings, gs, use use the the end end of a of a pappaper cer clip lip toto
push in the reset button.push in the reset button.
Figure 2-2: Front Panel of BaseFigure 2-2: Front Panel of Base
StationStation
PagePage
ButtonButton
Figure 2-3: Side Panel ofFigure 2-3: Side Panel of
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The Handset’s Front PanelThe Handset’s Front Panel
The Handset’s Front PanelThe Handset’s Front Panel
The LED and keys of the The LED and keys of the handset are described here. Yohandset are described here. You can have up u can have up to four cordless handsets for a singleto four cordless handsets for a single
base station (refer to “Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode base station (refer to “Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet TInternet Telephony Kit” for more information).elephony Kit” for more information).
LLEEDD RReedd. . TThhe e LLEED D lliigghhtts s uup p wwhheen n tthhe e hhaannddseset t iis s iin n uusese. . IIt t ffllaasshhees s wwhheen n tthheerre e iis s aann
incoming call or a message waiting.incoming call or a message waiting.
The context-sensitive keys are described The context-sensitive keys are described in this table.in this table.
IIccoonn NNaammee FFuunnccttiioonn
Soft KeySoft Key Press this key to select the appropriatePress this key to select the appropriate
action shown on the left- or right-handaction shown on the left- or right-hand
side of the screen.side of the screen.
Navigation PadNavigation Pad Use this pad to navigate menus.Use this pad to navigate menus.
Depending on the menu, you may scrollDepending on the menu, you may scroll
up, down, left and right.up, down, left and right.
Press down to adjust ringer or callPress down to adjust ringer or call
volume.volume.
During standby mode, press up to changeDuring standby mode, press up to change
your Skype Status, press down to see theyour Skype Status, press down to see the
All Calls list.All Calls list.
CallCall Press this key to make or answer calls.Press this key to make or answer calls.
Soft KeySoft Key
CallCall
IntercomIntercom SpeakerphoneSpeakerphone
Soft KeySoft Key
Power/Power/
End CallEnd Call
mutemute
Navigation PadNavigation Pad
Figure 2-4: Front of HandsetFigure 2-4: Front of Handset
Star or AlphaStar or Alpha
#, Key Lock, or#, Key Lock, or
PausePause
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The Handset’s Front PanelThe Handset’s Front Panel
Power/End CallPower/End Call Press this key to power on the handsetPress this key to power on the handset
when the handset is off.when the handset is off.
Press and hold this key to see the SkypePress and hold this key to see the Skype
menu when the handset is on. Yourmenu when the handset is on. Your
choices include powering off the phone.choices include powering off the phone.
Star, AlphaStar, Alpha Use for the functions of a * (star) key or toUse for the functions of a * (star) key or to
toggle between upper and lower casetoggle between upper and lower case
alphabetic characters.alphabetic characters.
#, Key Lock, or#, Key Lock, or
PausePause
This key performs all the functions of a #This key performs all the functions of a #
(pound) key, locks the keys, or enters a(pound) key, locks the keys, or enters a
pause.pause.
IntercomIntercom Press this button to access the intercomPress this button to access the intercom
feature.feature.
MuteMute Press this button to mute thePress this button to mute the
microphone. The caller cannot hearmicrophone. The caller cannot hear
you, but you you, but you can hear the caller.can hear the caller.
SpeakerphoneSpeakerphone Press this key to use the speakerphone.Press this key to use the speakerphone.
IIccoonn NNaammee FFuunnccttiioonn NOTE:NOTE: If the battery charge isIf the battery charge is
low, the handset may notlow, the handset may not
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The Handset’s Side PanelThe Handset’s Side Panel
The Handset’s Side PanelThe Handset’s Side Panel
If you have a headset (optional), open If you have a headset (optional), open the headset flap. Then plug your headset into the headset the headset flap. Then plug your headset into the headset port.port.
HEADSETHEADSET
Figure 2-5: HeadsetFigure 2-5: Headset
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The Handset’s Back PanelThe Handset’s Back Panel
The Handset’s Back PanelThe Handset’s Back Panel
The handset’s speakerphone and battery compartment are located on the back panel. For directions on how toThe handset’s speakerphone and battery compartment are located on the back panel. For directions on how to
insert the batteries, refer to insert the batteries, refer to “Chapter 3: Getting Started.”“Chapter 3: Getting Started.”
Figure 2-6: Back PanelFigure 2-6: Back Panel
of Handsetof Handset
BatteryBattery
CompartmentCompartment
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Before You BeginBefore You Begin
Chapter 3: Getting StartedChapter 3: Getting Started
Before You BeginBefore You Begin
TTo use Skype you o use Skype you will need an available ethernet port. If you have traditional phone servwill need an available ethernet port. If you have traditional phone service (landline), you willice (landline), you will
also need an also need an available telephone wall jack.available telephone wall jack.
Getting Started with the HandsetGetting Started with the Handset
TTo insert the o insert the batteries and charge them, follow these batteries and charge them, follow these instructions:instructions:
1.1. RemoRemove thve the coe cover of ver of the bthe batteattery comry compartmpartment.ent.
2.2. Insert the two Insert the two NiMH rechargeableNiMH rechargeable, AAA batt, AAA batteries (included). Make eries (included). Make sure the polaritsure the polarities are correcties are correct. (The + and. (The + and
- ends of the batteries should be in the + and - slots of the compartment.)- ends of the batteries should be in the + and - slots of the compartment.)
3.3. SlidSlide the coe the cover upwver upward unard until it stil it snaps innaps into plato place.ce.
4.4. Plug the chargePlug the charger’s power ar’s power adapter into adapter into an electrical on electrical outlet. Place utlet. Place the handset on the handset on the chargerthe charger. For the i. For the initialnitial
charge, let the batteries charge for 14 hours before using the handset. This maximizes battery performancecharge, let the batteries charge for 14 hours before using the handset. This maximizes battery performance
and life.and life.
Proceed to the next Proceed to the next section, “Getting Started with the Base section, “Getting Started with the Base Station.Station.””
Figure 3-1: Handset’s BatteriesFigure 3-1: Handset’s Batteries
Figure 3-2: Handset on Figure 3-2: Handset on ChargerCharger
NOTE:NOTE: The handset may become warm during the The handset may become warm during the initial charge.initial charge.
NOTE:NOTE: If the batteries are low, the handset may not power on for up If the batteries are low, the handset may not power on for up to 15 minutes and will emit to 15 minutes and will emit aa
warning tone. Place the handset on warning tone. Place the handset on the charger to recharge.the charger to recharge.

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Getting Started with the Base StationGetting Started with the Base Station
TTo connect the base o connect the base station, follow these instructions:station, follow these instructions:
1.1. If you have a If you have a landline, landline, connect a RJconnect a RJ-11 telephone li-11 telephone line cord (includene cord (included) to the Ld) to the LINE port of INE port of the base stationthe base station..
Then connect the other end to your telephone wall jack. If only the Then connect the other end to your telephone wall jack. If only the landline is connected you can only makelandline is connected you can only make
and receive calls over and receive calls over the landline.the landline.
2.2. Connect thConnect the Ethernet Re Ethernet RJ-45 cable (incJ-45 cable (included) to tluded) to the Ethernet he Ethernet port of port of the base statthe base station. Then cion. Then connect the onnect the otherother
end to a network Ethernet jack. If only the end to a network Ethernet jack. If only the Ethernet cable is connected, you can only make and Ethernet cable is connected, you can only make and receivereceive
Skype or SkypeIn calls.Skype or SkypeIn calls.
3.3. Connect the Connect the included power adincluded power adapter to the poapter to the power port of twer port of the base station. he base station. Then plug the poweThen plug the power adapter intor adapter into
an electrical outlet.an electrical outlet.
Proceed to the next section, Proceed to the next section, “Powering On the Handset.“Powering On the Handset.””
PoweriPowering On the ng On the HandsetHandset
When the handset is fully When the handset is fully charged, press and release thecharged, press and release the Power/End CallPower/End Callkey; this will power on key; this will power on the handset. Tothe handset. To
power off the handset, press thepower off the handset, press the Power/End CallPower/End Callkey until you will key until you will see the Skype menu. Scroll tosee the Skype menu. Scroll to SwitchSwitchOffOff..
PressPress SelectSelectand the phone will power off.and the phone will power off.
•• StanStandby mode is whedby mode is when the phone is on, but nn the phone is on, but not in use. In staot in use. In standby modndby mode your phone dise your phone displays sigplays signal strenal strength,ngth,
handset number (in parenthesis), battery charge status, Skype status, user handset number (in parenthesis), battery charge status, Skype status, user i.d. and time.i.d. and time.
Figure 3-3: Connect to theFigure 3-3: Connect to the
LINE PortLINE Port
Figure 3-4: Connect to theFigure 3-4: Connect to the
Ethernet PortEthernet Port
Figure 3-5: Connect to theFigure 3-5: Connect to the
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Entering Names, Numbers and Special CharactersEntering Names, Numbers and Special Characters
Entering Names, Numbers and Special CharactersEntering Names, Numbers and Special Characters
Use the handset number keys to Use the handset number keys to enter text, numbers or symbols.enter text, numbers or symbols.
Entering or Deleting Letters, Numbers, SyEntering or Deleting Letters, Numbers, Symbols and Special Charactersmbols and Special Characters
•• PPrreesss s tthhee star, alphastar, alpha key to change between uppercase and key to change between uppercase and lowercase letters or numeric characters. Alphalowercase letters or numeric characters. Alpha
modes also display some special characters.modes also display some special characters.
•• PPrreesss s tthhee ##key for symbols including the @ sign.key for symbols including the @ sign.
•• PrPresess as and nd rreleleeasasee00(zero) to add a space. Press and hold(zero) to add a space. Press and hold 00 (zero) to add a(zero) to add a ++ (plus).(plus).
•• TTo ero erase ase a cha charactaracterer, pr, press aess and rnd releaseleasee ClearClear; it works ; it works as a backspace. To delete all characters, press andas a backspace. To delete all characters, press and
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Phone FeaturesPhone Features
Adjusting the Call VolumeAdjusting the Call Volume
During a call, press up During a call, press up or down on the navigation pad to change the or down on the navigation pad to change the volume level.volume level.
Making Handsfree CallsMaking Handsfree Calls
You can You can use a headset with a 2.5 mm pluse a headset with a 2.5 mm plug or speakerphone for handug or speakerphone for handsfree calls.sfree calls.
TTo use o use a headset, follow these instructions:a headset, follow these instructions:
1.1. OpOpen ten the hhe heaeadsdset fet flalap.p.
2.2. Plug Plug your your headseheadset intt into tho the hee headset adset port.port.
3.3. UnpluUnplug the heag the headset to dset to end the end the handsfhandsfree feree featurature.e.
You caYou can use the speakerphone instean use the speakerphone instead of the headset:d of the headset:
11.. PPrreesss ts thhee SpeakerSpeakerkey on the phone. The speaker icon will display key on the phone. The speaker icon will display on screen.on screen.
2.2. For calFor call claril clarityty, have the ba, have the back paneck panel of the phol of the phone facine facing up.ng up.
3.3. TTo eno end thd the cae call, ll, prepress tss thehe SpeakerSpeakerkey again.key again.
Proceed to the next section, “First Time Phone Use”Proceed to the next section, “First Time Phone Use”
HEADSETHEADSET
Figure Figure 3-6: 3-6: HeadsetHeadset