Ipevo FR-33.2 User manual

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IPEVO Skype USB Handset with LCD
User Manual

Contents
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1. Before You Begin 2
2. Installation Guide 3
3. Audio Settings 5
4. User Interface 6
5. Operating Instructions 9
6. FAQ and Troubleshooting 13
7. Warranty and Customer Service Information 16

1. Before You Begin
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1. Before You Begin
Thank you for purchasing the IPEVO Skype USB Handset with LCD (or FR-33.2 – just to keep things
simple)!
We would like to introduce you to a different way of using Skype – one we hope to be even easier and
more enjoyable than ever before. To reduce your stress level during installation, we recommend a quick
visit of the Package Contents and System Requirement details before you begin. This will also assist us in
ensuring the smooth and efficient resolution of any problems.
Throughout this guide, you will find tips and reminders on the common issues encountered during
installation. However, in the event of further difficulties, problems, questions or doubts, please don’t
hesitate to contact your local retailer or customer service representatives.
On the other hand, if you think FR-33.2 has made Skype even better to use, or if you would like to pass on
any friendly tips, suggestions or advice to the IPEVO team, please feel free to Skype us too!
Package Contents
· IPEVO Skype USB Handset FR-33.2
· Holder/ Hanger
· Software installation CD which includes:
FR-33.2 driver
freeREC software
User manual (PDF file)
· Quick Start Guide
System Requirement
· Microsoft Windows XP or Vista 32-bit, Mac OSX 10.4~10.6
· 400 MHz Pentium® II or higher IBM® compatible PC with 128MB free RAM and 50MB free hard disk
space
· Skype version 3.0 or above
· Broadband internet connection
· USB port
· CD-ROM drive

2. Installation Guide
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2. Installation Guide
FR-33.2 has been designed for use with Skype, so you can choose to install Skype before or as part of the
FR-33.2 installation process. However, you must be running in Skype and be logged into your account
before you can use FR-33.2 to make calls.
1. Insert the FR-33.2 Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. The following setup window will appear to begin
the installation process.
2. Click Link to Skype software if it is not already installed on your computer. An installation wizard will
guide you through the rest of the process. You can also download the latest version of Skype at http://
www.skype.com/download/
3. Click on Install FR-33.2 Driver. Follow the on screen instructions to install the software.
4. The installation program will prompt you to plug in FR-33.2 before continuing with the installation.
If you have already connected the device, simply press Next to continue with the rest of the procedure.
5. Once installation is complete, you will be asked to launch the IPEVO Control Center (from the Desktop
shortcut or Start Menu) to configure and customize preferences for FR-33.2 (see Audio Settings for
details). When the IPEVO Control Center is running, you will see the icon displayed in the system tray.
The program will now start automatically each time you plug in FR-33.2 on your computer.
Problems?: If the installation process does not start automatically at this stage, simply locate your CD-
ROM drive and double click on the IPEVO.exe icon to start the process manually.

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6. Launch Skype and login to your account if you have not already done so. When running IPEVO Control
Center with Skype for the first time, a prompt will appear to inform you that another program wants
use Skype. Choose Allow this program to use Skype.
7. Once your Skype ID is displayed on the FR-33.2 LCD Screen, the FR-33.2 USB Handset is ready to use.
Problems?: Before making calls on the FR-33.2, please have the Skype software running on your PC and
login to your account. FR-33.2 is designed for use with Skype to place calls, and will not work without
this software.

3. Hardware Settings
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3. Hardware Settings
The IPEVO Control Center lets you easily configure preferences for FR-33.2, including Audio, Language
and other settings.
1. To correctly configure audio settings for your computer and handset: Double click on the icon
from the system tray to open the IPEVO Control Center.
2. Under Audio Settings tab, you will see the Skype Audio Device panel. For Audio Input value, select
FR-33.2 from the drop-down list. For Audio Output value, select FR-33.2 from the drop-down list.
3. You can customize your preferences for other settings from the IPEVO Control Center under the
relevant option tabs, or from the icon on the system tray.
TIP: If you wish to use FR-33.2 and your computer speakers at the same time, please select your computer sound
card from link provided in the Windows Default Sound Device panel.
Problems?: If the IPEVO Control Center is not running, you can start the program manually on the Start
Menu under All Programs/IPEVO and click on the IPEVO Control Center icon.

4. User Interface
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4. User Interface
4.1 Handset layout
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(1) Receiver: Audio output
(2) LCD Display screen
(3) Mute: Turn on/off microphone
(4) Right soft button: Select or confirm the option shown immediately above this key on the LCD display
screen. Function is context sensitive.
(5) Joggle (Jog/Toggle) Key: Bring up the Skype Contact List. Also used to select from a list of items on
the screen.
(6) End/No button: End the current call or cancel the previous operation.
(7) List button: Press to display and cycle through different Skype Contact lists.
(8) Microphone: Audio input
(9) Volume buttons: Adjust volume level.
(10) Left soft button: Select or confirm the option shown immediately above this key on the LCD display
screen. Function is context sensitive.
(11) Record button: Launch the freeRec software (see Recording Calls in Operating Instructions).
(12) Call/Yes button: Answer the incoming call or initiate a call.
(13) INTL button: Initiate a SkypeOut call.
(14) Activate button: Bring up Skype on the PC monitor for user input and operations. The LCD display
screen will show “PC Mode”. In PC Mode pressing the Activate button cycles through different tabs on
your Skype window.
(15) 0~9, *, # button: As per normal handset

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4.2 Display screen layout
(1) Call Timer
(2) Your Skype ID
(3) Dialed Numbers (last 15)
(4) New voice message notification
(5) Call alert symbol (if appears, it means call alert is off)
(6) Menu
FR-33.2 displays the status of your Skype Contacts using the following symbols:
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FR-33.2 and Skype Status Reference Table
FR-33.2 Skype Status
Online
Skype Me!TM
Away
Do Not Disturb
Not Available
Offline

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5. Operating Instructions
Once you have Skype and IPEVO Control Center running, the FR-33.2 handset lets you to make or receive
calls without any further computer operation. You can also receive or reject incoming calls by pressing
the Call/Yes and End/No button respectively.
5.1 Making Calls
The FR-33.2 Skype phone lets you call anyone in your Skype Contact list, as well as making calls to
telephone or mobile phone numbers. The table below shows the call rate and contact requirements for
these two different types of call methods.
5.1.1 Making Skype-to-Skype Calls:
TIP: You can use the number keys on FR-33.2 to locate contacts alphabetically. Press the number key
corresponding to the first letter of your Skype Contact. Repeat to cycle through available letters for that number
key.
Two Types Of Calling Methods using Skype
Call Type Skype-to-Skype SkypeOut.
Rate Free Rate varies depending on region
Contact Both parties must use Skype Receiver is not on-line or using Skype.
Bring up your Skype Contact List
(push the Joggle key)
Scroll through the
list of contacts
(push the Joggle
key up/down)
Make a call to the displayed
Skype ID
(Press the Call/Yes button)
Hang up at the
end of the call
(press the End/
No button)