AirLive Skyphone-1000 User Manual

Skypephone-1000

Wireless Skype 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 arises, get the equipment checked by a service technician:

• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

• The equipment has been dropped an d damaged.

• The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

• The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it work acco rding to User’s

Manual.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trad emarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.

Skype is a registered trademark of Skype Techn ologies SA. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

About User’s Manual

This user’s manual and the provided software 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.

April 2006, Rev1.0

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.......................................................................................................1

Features.............................................................................................................................1

Package Contents..............................................................................................................2

System Requirements........................................................................................................2

Exterior Overview............................................................................................................. 3

Keypads and Controls................................................................................................................3

USB Dongle LED Status...........................................................................................................4

2. Installation on Host Computer.........................................................................5

Installing Skype Software.................................................................................................5

Installing the Software AirLive SkyPhone-1000..............................................................5

Installing the USB Dongle................................................................................................8

Accessing AirLive SkyPhone-1000 Functions .................................................................9

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Managing AirLive SkyPhone-1000 Access to Skype .....................................................10

3. Establishing the Connection ..........................................................................12

Step 1. Ensure the link status on the host computer........................................................12

Step 2. Power on the Wireless Phone Handset................................................................13

Verifying the Link Status via the LCD............................................................................ 13

Notes on Establishing Wireless Link..............................................................................14

4. Getting Started ................................................................................................16

LCD Screen..................................................................................................................... 16

LCD Indicators ........................................................................................................................16

LCD Language.........................................................................................................................17

Charging the Phone.........................................................................................................17

Standby Mode.................................................................................................................18

Always Link Function.....................................................................................................19

Resetting the Wireless Phone..........................................................................................20

About the Speaker and Microphone Volume..................................................................20

5. Using the Phone with Skype..........................................................................21

Calling a Skype User.......................................................................................................21

Initializing a Call from Host Computer ..........................................................................22

Speed Dialing..................................................................................................................22

Answering a Call.............................................................................................................23

Ending / Rejecting a Call................................................................................................23

Redialing.........................................................................................................................23

Holding a Call.................................................................................................................23

Muting.............................................................................................................................24

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Clearing the Entered Numbers........................................................................................24

Using SkypeOut to Call Regular Phones........................................................................24

Making a SkypeOut Call .........................................................................................................25

Using the Key Pad to Enter SkypeOut Number.........................................................25

Adding a SkypeOut Number to Contact List.............................................................25

Loading Phone Number via Contact Info..................................................................26

Missed Calls....................................................................................................................27

Loading Calls List...........................................................................................................28

Clearing Calls List ..........................................................................................................29

Skype Status and Response Mode ..................................................................................29

6. Using the LCD Setting Menu..........................................................................30

Viewing Information of Your Contact.............................................................................30

Using Options Menu to Adjust Phone Settings...............................................................31

Menu Navigation.............................................................................................................33

7. Using with Instant Messenger Software........................................................34

8. Troubleshooting..............................................................................................36

9. Specifications..................................................................................................38

10. Regulatory Compliance................................................................................40

FCC Conditions ..............................................................................................................40

CE ...................................................................................................................................40

WEEE Information .........................................................................................................40

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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 a receiver dongle. Just plug the dongle to your computer, inst all the software and it’ s ready to use. The handset implements a display with an easy-to-use interface and a couple of editable settings, such as ringtones, ringing volume and so on, so that you can personalize the wireless

1. Introduction

phone to adapt to your needs. What’s more, the wireless phone features Adaptive frequency hopping (AFH)

solution to mitigate radio interference in the popular 2.4GHz frequency band. This ensures you a stable wireless communication while experiencing the wireless convenience.

Features

 Extends your Skype by wireless technology, bringing you more convenience  Utilizing RF 2.4GHz radio frequency  Using Adaptive frequency hopping (AFH) solution to mitigate radio interference

in 2.4GHz frequency band

 Wireless transmission range of up to 30M (outdoor) and 15M (indoor)  Supports hot-keys to operate Skype as easy as dialing a normal telephone  Dials to regular phone number using SkypeOut credits  LCD with multiple languages support  As compact as a mobile phone, easy to carry  Echo-cancellation for better sound quality  Selectable wireless phone settings, e.g. calling/holding ringtone  Li-Polymer battery rechargeable via USB  Standby mode to reduce power consumption

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Package Contents

 Wireless USB Phone x1  USB Receiver 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 port or higher  To use Skype with the wireless phone, your computer must meet the following

minimum system requirements**:

• PC running Windows® 2000 or XP.

• 400 MHz processor

• 128 MB RAM

• 15 MB free disk space on your hard drive

• Internet Connection

* The requirements are subject to Skype software. For the latest requirements, please visit the

Skype website.

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Exterior Overview

The appearance of your handset varies depending on your model. The following illustration is an example providing the keypad functions at a glance:

Speaker

Reset hole (on the side)

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LCD Screen

Skype on/Tab Switch

Info

Dial, Answer, Always Link

Menu, OK

Scroll Down, Contact List Hotkey

USB connecto

Clean, Hold

Hang up, Power Off

Scroll up, Calls List Hotkey

Back

Dial pad

Microphone

Keypads and Controls

Icon Function Description

Info Displays contact information/status menu (when a

contact is displayed on the LCD).

CLS HOLD

Skype on/ Tab Switch

Clear Hold

Opens the Skype window and switches between tabs. Long press to close Skype window.

Press briefly to clear the last one of entered number. Long press to clear all the entered number. Places a call on hold. Pressing it again resumes the call.

Dial/Answer Always Link

Dials or answers a call. Enables always link function.

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Icon Function Description

BACK

0~9, #,

Vol /

Power On/Off Hang Up/Reject

Menu, OK Displays main menu.

Back Back to previous menu.

Scroll Up Scroll up. Hotkey to calls list.

Scroll Down Scroll down. Hotkey to contact list.

Dial pad. Dial pad.

Volume Up/Down Increases/decreases the speaker volume during a call.

Mute Mutes on/off the micropho ne durin g a call.

USB Connector USB Mini B type female connector for power charge.

Long press the key to power on/off the wireless phone. Ends or rejects a call.

Disables always link function.

Enters a menu item or activate a selection.

* The key function is activated by pressing the key briefly if not otherwise specified. ** The key icons shown above are for reference only. Actual color and appearance depends on your

model.

USB Dongle LED Status

The USB dongle’s LED should be lit when plugged to a power-on computer. It shows the RF link status between the wireless phone and the dongle as follows:

Status Description

Blink once every three seconds RF link disconnected, standby mode

Solid Receiving/sending data over the RF link

Always link enabled

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2. Installation on Host Computer

To use Skype with the wireless phone in Windows 2000/XP, you should install Skype and the provided utility, AirLive SkyPhone-1000. AirLive SkyPhone-1000 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.

2. Double-click the installation file you’ve downloaded and then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Installing the Software AirLive SkyPhone-1000

Important: You must install the software before you plugging the USB dongle.

1. Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will start automatically. If not, locate and double-click the Setup.exe file in Software folder to launch the setup program.

2. When the welcome screen appears, select a language for the installation and then click Next.

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3. Click Next to continue

4. Select to install the program in default directory or click Change to specify another directory. Then click Next.

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5. When everything is ready, you can click install button For automatic installation procedure, or you can click Back button To change your configuration.

6. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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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”.

Note: You will not see this screen if Skype is not active. You can configure it later in Skype window. Refer to “Managing AirLive SkyPhone-1000 Access to Skype” on

10 for details.

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When the dongle is plugged to a USB hub…

If the dongle is plugged to your computer via USB hub, make sure the hub is connected to its power adapter, otherwise insufficient power supply will cause the phone to generate noise during a conversation.

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Accessing AirLive SkyPhone-1000 Functions

When you are done with the AirLive SkyPhone-1000 installation, AirLive SkyPhone-1000 starts automatically with its icon located in the system tray. It also starts automatically at system startup. You can right-click the icon and perform the following task:

 Click Select Language to change the user interface language in AirLive

SkyPhone-1000 as well as in the LCD.

 Click Exit to quit AirLive SkyPhone-1000.  Click About to view the version information.

* Actual version numb er depends on the AirLive SkyPhone-1000 version.

In addition, a AirLive SkyPhone-1000 program group is added to Windows programs menu. Using the programs menu, you can perform these tasks:

 If AirLive SkyPhone-1000 is closed, you can restart it by selecting Start >

Programs > AirLive SkyPhone-1000.

 Uninstall AirLive SkyPhone-1000 by selecting Start > Programs > AirLive

SkyPhone-1000 > Uninstall.

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Managing AirLive SkyPhone-1000 Access to Skype

You should always let your AirLive SkyPhone-1000 use Skype so that you can use the wireless phone. If you accidentally select the Do not allow this program to use Skype option, open Skype window and take these steps:

1. Click Tools > Options > Privacy > Manage other program’s access to Skype.

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