AiGuru SV1 Internet Video Phone User Manual
E4001 First Edition V1 August 2008 Skype™ Version 1.9 Copyright 2003-2008 Skype Limited Patents Pending, Skype Limited Skype, SkypeIn, SkypeOut, associated trade marks and logos and the “S” symbol are trade marks of Skype Limited. Portions Copyright © 2001-2008 Joltid™ Limited. All rights reserved. Patents Pending, Joltid Limited. www.joltid.com Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
Contents Contents........................................................................................................ 3 Notices........................................................................................................... 5 Safety precautions..................................................................................... 6 Notes for this manual............................................................................... 6 Safety information............................................
Contents Status............................................................................................................29 See myself...................................................................................................29 Account.......................................................................................................29 Settings.......................................................................................................30 Network settings...............................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety precautions For your safety and to keep the product in good operating condition, read the following tips and reminders carefully before using the product. Always keep the product dry and free from dust. Make sure that the product is switched off before removing/replacing the battery. Refer product servicing only to qualified personnel. Use the product following the instructions in this User Manual.
Safety information This device is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your device • Do not use this device near water or a heated source such as a radiator. • Set up the device on a stable surface. • Use this device in environments with ambient temperatures between 5˚C and 40˚C.
• • • • Liquid has been spilled into the device. The device does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. The device was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. The device performance changes. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Welcome Thank you for choosing ASUS AiGuru SV1 Internet Video Phone. This device is designed to facilitate Skype™-related features, allowing you to make calls using your wired/wireless network connection. What is Skype? With Skype you can make free voice and video calls to other people on Skype. You can also call landlines and mobiles anywhere in the world at fantastically low rates. Get started by creating your own unique Skype Name and then signing in—done directly on ASUS AiGuru SV1.
Package contents Congratulations on your purchase of ASUS AiGuru SV1. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new videophone. If any of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
AiGuru SV1 product specifications Key feature Videophone for Skype supports • Skype-to-Skype calls (video & audio) • Calls to landlines and mobiles • Incoming calls via an online number • Call forwarding • Skype Voicemail • Conference calls (as a guest only) Interface Wireless: 802.11 b/g Wired: 10/100Mb Ethernet port Protocols DHCP/Static IP/PPPOE Dimension 202 (L) x 123 (W) x 253 (H) mm Weight 1.6 kg Display 800 x 480 Pixel 7”TFT-LCD Camera type 0.
Getting to know your SV1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 7 11 8 10 9 12 1 Webcam This built-in webcam allows you to make video calls and can also take a snapshot of yourself. 2 Webcam LED This LED lights up green to indicate that the webcam is activated. 3 Microphone This is a built-in microphone.
4 LCD screen Navigate through your contacts and see the person you are talking to. You can adjust the screen angle by gently pushing down or pulling up the front panel. 5 Back key Press to go back to the previous menu. Press repeatedly to return to the idle screen. 6 Select key Press to confirm your choice. From the idle screen, press to open the main menu. 7 Up, Down, Left, Right Navigation keys Press to scroll up/down/left/right through the menu options to make selections.
Rear view 13 18 17 16 15 14 13 Power button Press to turn on/off the videophone. 14 Microphone jack This jack allows you to connect a microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. 15 Headphone jack This jack allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 16 LAN port The RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.
17 USB port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is compatible with USB devices. 18 Power input (DC 12V) The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the videophone. To prevent damage to the videophone, always use the supplied power adapter. The power adapter may become warm or hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Installing the battery 1.
3. Insert the battery cover into the compartment slots and firmly press down the cover until it snaps in place. Turning on the videophone Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the rear panel, and then press the power button to turn on the device. The device screen lights up to show the Skype welcome message.
Setting up your SV1 After turning on your SV1 for the first time, you will need to configure the following settings. Basic and network settings 1. Press the Up/Down key to choose your language and press the Select key to confirm your choice. 2. Read Skype’s Terms of service. Press the Left/Right key to highlight Accept, and then press the Select key. 3A. Configure network settings for the device. Wireless connection (not plugging in the Ethernet cable) A list of wireless networks displays.
3B. Wired connection (plugging in the Ethernet cable) If the device has already been connected to your home router, it will connect to the Internet automatically. • For other types of network connections, refer to “Network settings” section on page 30. • It is not possible to connect to networks that require web browser authentication. 4. To set hour, press the Up/Down key to select a number and press the Select key to confirm. Set minute in the same way, and then select OK. 5.
7. Highlight the country you are calling from and press the Select key to confirm. 8. Choose a Skype Name. If you already have one, select the first option. If not, select the second option and follow the onscreen instructions to set up a new name. 9. Highlight the Skype Name field and press the Select key to display the onscreen keyboard. 10. Highlight a letter/number and press the Select key to enter. When done, highlight the onscreen Enter key and then press the Select key to confirm.
11. Highlight the Password field and press the Select key to display the onscreen keyboard. 12. Enter your password following the instructions in step 10. 13. Highlight Sign in and press the Select key. 14. If you want to sign yourself in automatically when you turn on the device, select Yes. If not, select No. You will be asked if you would like to take a video snapshot of yourself to use in your profile. Select Yes and the device webcam will be activated.
Using your SV1 Idle screen Pressing the End key or pressing the Back key repeatedly returns the device to its idle mode. The idle screen displays the following information: AC power status/battery level, your Skype presence and Skype Name, network connection status, and time. If you already have contacts added to your account, they will scroll across the screen so that you can see at a glance who is online. Main menu Pressing the Menu key from any screen opens the main menu.
Calls Video calling people in your Contact list 1. From the idle screen, press the Call key to display the Contact list. Or, from the main menu, select Contacts. 2. Scroll left/right to find a Contact or a SkypeOut Contact. Your Contacts are displayed alphabetically. You can scroll left and right through your Contact list. To jump quickly through your Contacts, press the Down key to highlight the address book tab, and then press Left/Right to scroll through tabs.
3. Press the Call key to start a call. Select Start my Video from the call options to display your own video stream. If you want your video to start automatically whenever you make or accept calls, from the main menu go to Settings > Video > Start my video automatically. The remote video extends to full screen after a few seconds. Press any of the Navigation keys or the Select key to restore Call options. 4.
Calling a mobile or telephone number 1. From the main menu, select Call phones. 2. The onscreen dialpad displays. Enter the number using the Navigation keys and the Select key. When done, select the onscreen Call key . Do add “+” and the country code before the number you dial. 3. When the call is in progress, press the Volume keys to adjust volume, or select a call option. To dial an extension, select Dialpad tones to open the onscreen dialpad and enter the extension number. 4.
Answering calls When you have an Incoming call, a full screen dialog appears with information on the incoming caller. Select Accept or press the Call key to answer the call. To have calls accepted automatically, go to Settings > Calls > Auto-answer incoming calls.
Contacts Viewing a Contact 1. From the main menu, select Contacts to display the Contact list. 2. Select a Contact or a SkypeOut Contact. 3. The Action list displays options that may vary with Contacts. You can make a Video call, a Voice call, or Send voicemail to the Contact. You can also View profile, Rename, Remove, or Block the Contact, and send Request details.
Adding a Contact 1. From the main menu, select Add Contact. 2. Choose to Add a Skype Contact or Add a telephone number. 3. Enter a Skype Name or telephone number using the onscreen keyboard or dialpad. When done, select the onscreen Enter key. Searching a Contact 1. From the main menu, select Search. 2. Enter a Skype Name, user name, or e-mail address to find a Skype Contact.
History When there are unseen events in History, a red badge will show on the History icon to indicate this state. 1. From the main menu, select History to display the History list. 2. The history is divided into events: All calls, Missed calls, Incoming calls, Outgoing calls, Voicemails, and Authorization requests. Select an event to view details. 3. The number opposite to an event indicates how many events require action.
Status You can change your Skype status by pressing the Up key from the idle screen or by selecting Status from the main menu. 1. Select presence. 2. Your presence will be updated. See myself You can take a snapshot of yourself to put in your profile. 1. From the main menu, select See myself, and the webcam will be activated. 2. Select Snapshot to get ready to take snapshot. You can also select Brightness or Advanced to configure further image settings. 3. Select Snapshot.
Settings From the main menu, select Settings to display various options including Video, Sound, Profile, Calls, Privacy, Network, and Advanced. Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to configure settings for your videophone. Network settings The following instructions are for a videophone using a wired connection. 1. Go to Settings > Network. To change connection from Wired to Wireless, select Change connection and follow the instructions in step 3A on page 17. 2.
PPPoE connection 1. Select PPPoE settings. The texts opposite to these options indicate current status. 2. Select Username and Password respectively to enter the text using the onscreen keyboard. Dynamic IP connection 1. If you use a router, select IP addresses. 2. Select Configure automatically (the other options become unavailable). Static IP connection 1. If you have a static IP, select IP addresses. 2. Enter IP address, Subnet mask and other information using the onscreen dialpad.
Advanced settings The Settings > Advanced menu allows you to configure settings including Screen brightness, Time and Date, Language, Incoming connection port, Software update, Device information, and Device reset. Software update: installing the latest software 1. Select Software update. 2. The “Check for updates” dialog displays. select Yes. 3. The device will download and install the latest software from the Internet. Device reset: restoring the device to its factory settings 1.
