Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully Keep this User’s Manual for future reference Keep this equipment away from humidity If any of the following situation arise, get the equipment checked by a service technician: • The equipment has been exposed to moisture. • The equipment has been dropped and damaged. • The equipment has obvious signs of damage. • The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it working according to User’s Manual.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................1 Features ............................................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 2 System Requirements....................................................................
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Using SkypeOut to Call Regular Phones ........................................................................ 22 Making a SkypeOut Call .........................................................................................................23 Using the Key Pad to Enter SkypeOut Number.........................................................23 Adding a SkypeOut Number to Contact List .............................................................
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Utilizing 2.4 GHz RF technology, this Wireless USB Phone allows you to freely roam around when making Skype calls over the Internet; no need to be bound with USB cable anymore! If you have SkypeOut credits, you can even make calls to regular phones, turning this wireless phone into a regular mobile phone. The wireless phone handset is paired with one transceiver dongle. Just plug the dongle to your computer, install the software and it’s ready to use.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Package Contents Wireless USB Phone x1 USB Dongle x1 USB Cable x1 Software Utility CD* x1 Quick Installation Guide x1 * The provided software and User’s Manual on the CD are based on Skype 2.0. As Skype upgrades occasionally, for the software compatible with the latest Skype version, please contact your supplier. System Requirements Computer with an available USB 1.
1. Introduction Exterior Overview The appearance of your handset varies depending on your model.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Icon Function Description Hang Up/Reject Long press the key to power on/off the wireless phone. Power On/Off Ends or rejects a call. Disables always link function. Menu, OK MENU Displays main menu. Enters a menu item or activate a selection. BACK Back Back to previous menu. S Scroll Up Scroll up. Hotkey to calls list. T Scroll Down Scroll down. Hotkey to contact list. 0~9, #, Dial pad. Dial pad. Long pressing 0 enters + sign.
2. Installation on Host Computer 2. Installation on Host Computer To use Skype with the wireless phone in Windows 2000/XP, you should install Skype and the provided utility, SkyWin. SkyWin is a tool that enables your wireless phone to communicate with Skype so as to access Skype functionality. 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 download Skype installation file from www.skype.com.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 3. When the welcome screen appears, click Next. 4. Select to install the program in default directory or click Change to specify another directory. Then click Next. 5. Click Install to begin the installation.
2. Installation on Host Computer 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. Installing the USB Dongle Plug the USB dongle to your computer’s USB port. The system will automatically install Windows built-in driver. Whenever the following screen appears, always select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK. If prompted for system restart, click Yes. Throughout this manual, the computer that is plugged with the USB dongle is referred to as a “host computer”.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual It is possible that Windows Sound and Audio Devices Properties window appears at this point. In such a case just click the Audio tab and make sure your original audio setting is kept. For example, system sound card is used as the default playback device in most cases for PC music playback.
2. Installation on Host Computer In addition, a SkyWin program group is added to Windows programs menu. Using the programs menu, you can perform these tasks: If SkyWin is closed, you can restart it by selecting Start > Programs > SKYWIN > SkyWin. Uninstall SkyWin by selecting Start > Programs > SkyWin > Uninstall. Managing SkyWin Access to Skype You should always let your SkyWin use Skype so that you can use the wireless phone.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 2. Select SKYPEWIN.EXE and click Change. 3. Re-select a proper option to let the provided program access Skype.
3. Establishing the Connection 3. Establishing the Connection Before you start to use the phone, you should first establish the link between the wireless phone and the dongle. The procedures are as follows: Step 1. Ensure the link status on the host computer. Make sure that both SkyWin and Skype are active on your host computer and the USB dongle is properly plugged.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual When starting up your wireless phone, the signal indicator and PC indicator should be displayed on the wireless phone’s LCD. Your Skype name and the time of the computer plugged with the dongle should also be displayed. The and indicators disappeared ? The and indicators will disappear in standby mode. If not operated for 20 seconds, the wireless phone automatically enters standby mode and the RF iink is temporarily disconnected.
3. Establishing the Connection Wireless Phone Display Link Status The RF link is established but SkyWin is not active. Action: Launch SkyWin. The RF link is established but Skype is not active or SkyWin is not allowed to access Skype. Action: Launch Skype. Also, allow SkyWin to access Skype (refer to “Managing SkyWin Access to Skype” on page 9). Standby mode. To resume for standby mode, just press the OK key on the phone. The wireless phone is switched off or running off the power.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 4. Getting Started Before you start to use the wireless phone, get acquaintance with the phone features and the LCD user interface so that you can get the most of the wireless phone. LCD Screen A typical main screen is as below: Signal availability SkyWin Connection Battery Level, Charging indicator Your Skype name Current time of the host computer.
4. Getting Started LCD Language If you want to change the LCD user interface language, right-click on the SkyWin systray icon and click Select Language. Then select a language as required. You selection takes effect immediately and will reflect on the systray menu as well as the LCD user interface. Note: This selection will not change the popup message language of SkyWin systray icon. The systray message language depends on the language you select during the SkyWin installation process.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Using the wireless phone for the first time (the battery may be not fully charged when shipped). The battery is totally flat. The battery icon indicates low-battery condition ( ). To charge the phone, use a USB cable to connect the phone to a USB port on a power-on computer. During the charge the charging indicator keeps flashing and you can still power on the wireless phone and use it. Once the charge is complete, the charging indicator stops flashing.
4. Getting Started If you have entered a menu, if not used for 30 seconds, the screen returns to the main screen and after a sequential 20 seconds of inactivity, the phone enters standby mode. To resume from standby mode, just press the OK key on the wireless phone. The message “Linking” will be briefly displayed and the phone will re-establish the RF link with the USB dongle.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Resetting the Wireless Phone You will need to reset your wireless phone in case any of the following situations occur: The wireless phone hands up. The LCD display responds slowly. To reset your phone, insert a pin or paperclip into the Reset hole on the side. Press lightly and then release to power off the phone. Then power on the phone again by long-pressing the Power key.
5. Using the Phone with Skype 5. Using the Phone with Skype Calling a Skype User 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. Then take the steps below to call a Skype user: 1. Press the Contacts hotkey to display the Skype contact list. 2. Scroll with Up / Down to reach the desired contact. 3. Once your target contact is displayed, press Dial to make the call. The communication process is as follows.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Initializing a Call from Host Computer If your Skype contact list is long, you may want to spare the hassle of scrolling through the contact list. In such a case, you may initialize a call from Skype window on the host computer first and then communicate via the phone. Note: When you use the Skype key to open Skype window and switch to the Conatcts tab, if you want to use the Up / Down key to scroll through list, you should press the Contacts hotkey first.
5. Using the Phone with Skype Answering a Call On an incoming call, the wireless phone will be ringing and the LCD backlight will light on with the caller ID displayed (if available). Press the Answer key to answer the call. Once you answer the call, the duration timer will display the time elapsed of the call in process. You can press Hold to hold the call if required. To end a call, press the Hang Up key. Ending / Rejecting a Call To end or reject a call, press the Hang Up key.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Muting To mute the microphone during a call, press the Mute key on the side of the device. When mute is on, the message Mute is displayed on the screen. To turn mute off, just press the Mute key again. Clearing the Entered Numbers To erase the numbers you’ve just entered, press CLS. Each press will clear the last character. Or you can long press CLS to clear all the entered numbers at a time.
5. Using the Phone with Skype “00” or “+” + Country Code + City Code (omit 0 if applicable) + Phone Number + Example 1: Placing a USA domestic call 222-5551234. 00-1-222-5551234 or +1-222-5551234 Example 2: Calling China (010-12345678 ) from USA. 00-86-10-12345678 or +86-10-12345678 (*Omit the preceding 0 from the local code) Making a SkypeOut Call Using the Key Pad to Enter SkypeOut Number Enter the SkypeOut number using the keypad and then press Adding a SkypeOut Number to Contact List 1.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 3. Type in a name or description for this phone number and enter the phone number. Then click Add Number. (No need to enter "+" or "00" before the actual number; Skype will automatically add it to make it SkypeOut compatible.) After adding the SkypeOut number to your contacts list, you can also assign a speed-dial number to the contact. Once the SkypeOut number is saved as a contact, you can press the Contacts hotkey call. to display the Skype contact list.
5. Using the Phone with Skype “No Number” is displayed for Mobile Phone, Office Phone or Home Phone ? The availibility of Mobile Phone, Office Phone and Home Phone depends on whether your target contact provides these information in his/her profile settings, which is accessed via File > Edit My Profile in Skype. Your contact must provide these information in SkypeOut compatible format so that you can dial these numbers.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 2. The caller and time of each missed call will be displayed. At the missed calls screen, you can: • Use Up / Down to scroll through the missed calls list. • Press Dial to call the contact being displayed. • Press Info to access the information menu for the contact being displayed. Then you can use Up / Down to switch between Status, Office Phone, Home Phone, Mobile Phone and Username and then press OK to enter a desired item.
5. Using the Phone with Skype Then you can use Up / Down to switch between Status, Office Phone, Home Phone, Mobile Phone and Username and then press OK to enter a desired item. If a SkypeOut compatible telephone number is provided, you can press Dial to make a SkypeOut call. Clearing Calls List To clear the calls records, open the Skype window and click the History tab. Select the calls record you want to delete and press delete key to delete it.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 6. Using the LCD Setting Menu The wireless phone comes with a setting menu allowing you to verify or modify the settings to adapt the phone to your requirements. Refer to the relevant sections for the descriptions. Viewing Information of Your Contact This feature allows you to view the personal information of your contact, including mobile phone, username, office phone and home phone.
6. Using the LCD Setting Menu Using Options Menu to Adjust Phone Settings The Options menu comes with a couple of wireless phone settings. You can modify these settings as required to adapt the phone to your personal requirements. To use the Options menu: 1. Press the MENU key and then use Up / Down to reach the Options menu. 2. Press OK to enter the Options menu. 3. Use Up / Down to scroll through the menu. Once the desired menu is reached, press OK. 4. Press Up / Down to change the setting. 5.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Available items under Options menu and the selectable choices for each item are given in the table below: Option Function Available Settings Speaker Vol Adjusts speaker and keypad tone volume. Vol 1 ~ 7 Note: Pressing the Vol Up / Vol Down key on the side of the phone will override this setting. Hold Ringtone Selects holding ringtone. When you Ringtone 1-3 placing a call on hold, the phone will play the holding ringtone you specify here.
6. Using the LCD Setting Menu Menu Navigation * Use Up and Down to scroll through. Contacts OK * Use Up and Down to scroll through. Mr. Wang Abby Mobile Phone Username Office Phone Home Phone +886229123456 OK Make SkypeOut call Missed Calls Make a call Ann Bill Status Mobile Phone Username Office Phone Home Phone OK +886229123456 OK Make SkypeOut call Call List OK Mr.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 7. Using with Instant Messenger Software The wireless phone can be used as an audio device with instant message (IM) software, such as MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. To do this, you should first configure the software to use the wireless phone as the audio device. MSN Messenger Select Tools > Audio and Video setup to open the Audio and Video Setup dialog box and then proceed as prompted.
7. Using with Instant Messenger Software Important: After the conversation, make sure the press the Hang Up key to disable the always link function; otherwise the phone will keep consuming the battery power due to power-saving function is disabled.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 8. Troubleshooting Q1. When I try to operate the wireless phone, the LCD keeps showing “Linking”. A1. If the RF indicator disappears from the screen in working mode, it means the wireless connection cannot be made. Move your wireless phone closer to the dongle to see if the problem is solved. If the RF indicator remains absent, verify if any of the following situations occurs: • The dongle has been un-plugged or not properly plugged.
8. Troubleshooting Q4. While using the wireless phone: • There is no dial tone after pressing the dial key. • I cannot hear the other party on my wireless phone. • I hear the other party on my PC’s sound card (or another USB speaker) instead of the wireless phone. • The other party cannot hear me. A4. Make sure your software is configured to use wireless phone as the audio in/out device. In Skype window, click Tools > Options > Sound Devices.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual 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 preferred audio device as the sound playback device. Q9. I try to adjust the phone’s speaker/microphone volume value using Windows Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window but cannot move the slider. A9. The phone’s speaker/microphone volume is designed not to be adjusted via Windows.
9. Specifications 9. Specifications RF Wireless Interface 2.4GHz Radio Frequency Technology Dongle Interface USB 1.
Wireless USB Phone User’s Manual Phone Controls • Volume Up, Volume Down, Hold, Mute • Switch on/off • Control interaction with Skype AP • Numerical keys • Telephone control-like keys LCD Screen Resolution 128 x 32 pixels Size 31 X 19 mm Backlight Blue Display Mode FSTN, POSITIVE, TRANSFULECTIVE Language Support English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Swedish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Traditional Chinese, Japanese Speaker Size Size: 13 mm Response Frequency: 300 ~ 3.
10. Regulatory Compliance 10. Regulatory Compliance FCC Conditions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
