DUALphone 4088 HD Audio No PC Needed 2 Accounts user manual Handsfree DUALphone 4088 User Manual v8 and landline in one handset
english 2 In this user manual This is how the DUALphone works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How the manual is organized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation and basic functions – section 1 n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
english 3 In this user manual Set the time and date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set the preferred line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change the country code. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
english This is how the DUALphone works Your DUALphone could entirely change the way you think about using your telephone and using Skype. You can use your DUALphone to make and receive both landline and Skype calls. And, because Skype is built into your DUALphone, you no longer need a computer to use Skype. In order to use your DUALphone for Skype calls, the base station must be linked up with an active Internet connection.
english How the manual is organized This manual falls in three parts: (1) Installation and basic functions, (2) Advanced functions, (3) Support information. New users: • Please read Section 1 of this document. Section 2 is for more advanced users who wants a deeper knowledge of the DUALphone. Section 3 is for FAQ and troubleshooting issues.
english Section Installation and basic functions – Section 1 In the box • • • • • • • 1 cordless DUALphone handset 2 AAA rechargable batteries 1 desktop charger with power supply 1 DUALphone base station 1 power supply for base station 1 ethernet cable 1 telephone cable Should anything be missing, please contact your place of purchase.
english Section 1 Your handset at a glance Earpiece Colour Display Displays the status of your handset. Loudspeaker/ringer For handsfree speakerphone and ringing (on the back of the DUALphone). Headset jack Key Pad Keys used for entering digits 0-9 and letters A-Z. For 3.5 mm jack (on the side of the DUALphone). Microphone Left soft Key. Selects the current menu item or confirms a setting, depending on the current screen. Right soft Key.
english Section 1 How to install the base station a) b) c) a) Connect on the base station to a telephone socket (if available), using the provided telephone cable and optional plug. b) Connect the power adapter to an active power outlet and connect adapter. on the base station to the power c) Connect on the base station to a LAN (Local Area Network) port on your broadband connection (modem, router, hub, switch etc.) using the provided Ethernet cable.
english Section 1 How to install the handset • Push the top of the battery compartment cover on the back of the handset inwards and downwards. • Insert the two batteries provided with the handset, making sure that their plus and minus ends are facing the same way as shown in the illustrations on the sides of the battery compartment. • Slide the battery compartment cover shut. • Connect the power adapter of the charging cradle to an active power outlet.
english Section 1 First time start-up You must complete the following steps the first time you use your DUALphone. Start by turning on the handset by pressing until the handset turns on. 1) Reset the base station by pressing the button on the back of the unit and insert the DUALphone in the cradle in order to register with the base station. The DUALphone screen informs you when ready for next step. 2) Find your preferred language using a language.
Section english 1 6) Confirm the country code setting by pressing left . Alter your country code by inserting “+” followed by the country code number of your choice and press . 7) If your country uses area codes, please enter the area code following the above procedure. Press left to continue. 8) Choose Sign in to Skype or Create new account by pressing left . followed by Notes: • The country setting configures the landline telephony port.
english Section 1 Getting started with Skype You can configure your DUALphone with an existing Skype account during the first-time installation, or you can optionally create a new Skype account. You only need a Skype username and password defined by you to create a new account. You can enter further account details when your DUALphone has been configured and is online. Note: • Skype does not allow emergency calls. Such calls are therefore always routed to the traditional telephony port.
Section english 1 5) Use the keypad to enter a password and press the password by entering it again. . You are asked to confirm 6) You are then directed to the Skype Agreement. Use and then press left to accept. to read the entire text Notes: • Use to change to lower-case, upper-case or numeric entry when entering your Skype name and password. Skype names can be 6-32 characters. You can use any mix of upper- and lower-case characters, numbers and punctuation marks.
Section english 1 2) Press left to sign in to the first Skype account, or use second Skype account. 3) Use the keypad to enter your Skype name and press 4) Use the keypad to enter your password and press to sign in to the . . 5) You are now asked whether you want to save your Skype name and password for automatic sign-in. Press left to accept, right to decline. Notes: • Use to change to lower-case, upper-case, or numeric entry when entering your Skype name and password.
english Section 1 Skype features supported by DUALphone After you have created your Skype account, you can call other people with Skype accounts for free. Skype also offers additional subscription features, including: SkypeOut Allows you to make calls to ordinary landline and mobile phones. Online number Provides you with an ordinary phone number for receiving Skype calls on your DUALphone from ordinary landline and mobile phones.
english Section 1 Radio signal status Indicates the strength of the radio signal. No radio signal. Radio signal. Battery status Indicates the status of the battery. Low level. Partially charged. Fully charged. Charging. Notifications Displays notification icons. Missed call. Call forward to your skype voicemail is activated. Call forward to a landline/mobile number is activated. New voicemail. Exchange contact details request. Silent mode is active. Keypad locked. Skype credit is close to expiry.
english Section 1 Main Menu The main menu provides easy access to all of your Skype and DUALphone settings. 1) From idle screen just press left to enter the main menu. 2) Use or to navigate and highlight an item. Select by pressing left . go back by pressing right or The following table outlines the main menu items: 17 Contacts Your contact list and the current Skype status of your contacts. History Your calls, missed calls, incoming and outgoing calls, voicemails and exchange contact details.
english Section 1 Contacts Your contact list displays all of the names you can make calls to. If you have an existing Skype account, your contact list is automatically downloaded when you sign in. If you are new to Skype and have just created an account, your contact list will be empty. You will need to add contacts to your list. Skype protects the privacy of its users by requiring exchange contact details on names that you wish to add to your contact list.
Section english 1 5) Confirm by pressing right details by pressing left . back or send a request to exchange contact Notes: in step 4, an exchange contact details request is sent to the contact. When it has • After you press left been sent, a confirmation message is displayed. The name is added to your contact list, and when accepted by the contact it will change status. • Please be patient as synchronization of Skype contacts might take several minutes.
english Section 1 Add a SkypeOut or landline contact To add a SkypeOut or landline contact, press left 1) Use to select Menu, then: to go to Add Contact, select by pressing left . 2) Use to enter a phone number for use with SkypeOut or landline. Select by pressing left . 3) Use the keypad to enter the contact’s name and press . 4) Use the keypad to enter the full phone number and press .
english Section 1 Search for Skype users to select Menu, then: To search for Skype users, press left 1) Use to go to Search, select by pressing left . 2) Use the keypad to enter the Skype name or full name name and press . 3) Use left 4) Use or to navigate and highlight a name from the list, select by pressing . to highlight Add to contacts, select by pressing left Notes: • Use to change to lower-case, upper-case or numeric entry. • Use to input symbols from the symbol table.
english Section 1 Make and receive calls The procedures for making and receiving calls apply to any type of call – Skype-to-Skype calls, SkypeOut calls and Online Number calls. Furthermore, you can use your phone for landline telephony. Call a Skype contact To make a Skype call: 1) Press right to select Contacts. 2) Use to select a contact from the list. or 3. Press to call. Wait for the call to connect, ring, and be answered. to end the call.
Section english 1 2) Use to select landline or SkypeOut and press . 3) Wait for the call to connect, ring and be answered. Press to end the call. Notes: • You can select a preferred line for dialing by going to Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Preferred line. Choose one of the following options: 1) Always landline 2) Always SkypeOut 3) Always ask Receive a call When someone calls you, the ringing tone sounds and the incoming call message is displayed.
english Section 24 1 Troubleshooting This is a guide to the most common problems that may occur during installation or use of your DUALphone. You can easily solve some of the problems yourself, but may need your broadband service provider or landline provider to help you with others. Check www.dualphone.net for more information. Problem Possible cause Solution My DUALphone does not work • The software needs to be updated to the latest version.
english Section 1 Problem Possible cause Solution Handset is not registering • The base station is not connected. • Make sure that the power supply is properly connected to on the base station and that the power is on. • You are out of range of the base station. • Move closer to the base station. • The handset is not registered. • Register the handset. • The base station is not connected to power.
Section 2 Advanced functions – Section 2 Menu tree of your DUALphone The following menu trees show how the different features are accessed through the handset. Left right are generally used to move to the next level by choosing Select, Option or Back. From the idle screen, press left for Menu.
Section 2 MAIN MENU level 1 Status Sign In To Skype Create New Account Change Status Sign Out My Profile Change Password Auto Sign In level 2 level 3 Offline Online Away Do not disturb Invisible Details shown to all Private Automatically Promt Search Services Skype Credit Online Number Voicemail Settings Call Divert Privacy Manage blocked users Tones Call Forward Call forward number Voicemail Welcome message Skype Calls Anyone Contacts If details shared Online Number Calls Anyone Co
Section 2 MAIN MENU level 1 level 2 Settings Time & Date Time Time Zone Daylight Savings Time format Time Separator Date Date format Date Separator Time Server Time Server URL (continued) Cordless Settings Phone Settings Register handset Handset name Deregister handset Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3 Handset 4 Registrations Language Dansk Deutch English …. ….
Section 2 Skype settings Change your online status Your online status can be seen by all Skype contacts authorised by you. For more on this, please see Main display in the Installation and basic functions section. For more on authorisations, please see Exchange contact details request in this section of the manual. 1) From the Idle screen, press left to enter the main menu. 2) Press and left to select Status. 3) Press and left to select Change status.
Section 2 Choose auto or manual sign in Your first sign in has to be manual, but after that you can activate Auto sign in and sign in to your Skype account automatically, in case you should turn off the base station or the handset. If you activate Prompt, you have to enter your Skype password every time you sign in. We therefore recommend that you choose Auto sign in. 1) From the Idle screen, press left to enter the main menu. 2) Press and left to select Status.
