ASUSTeK Computer AIGURUS2 Users Manual
AiGuru S2
Wireless Skype Phone
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E2944
First edition V1
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Safety precautions
For your safety and to keep your phone in good operating condition, read the following
tips and reminders carefully before using your phone.
Always keep the phone dry and free from dust.
Make sure that the phone is switched off before removing/
replacing the battery.
Refer phone servicing only to qualied personnel.
Use only approved accessories. Do not connect incompatible
products or devices.
Use the phone following the instructions in this user guide.
Refer to the Appendix for detailed safety notices.
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Table of contents
Safety precautions ........................................................................................iii
About this guide ............................................................................................vii
Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................viii
Welcome
.........................................................................................................ix
Package contents ..........................................................................................xi
System requirements ....................................................................................xii
Specications ................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1: Basic information
1.1 Phone layout ..................................................................................1-2
1.2 Battery information .......................................................................
1-4
1.2.1 Battery power levels .............................................................
1-4
1.2.2 Removing and installing the battery .....................................
1-4
1.2.3 Charging the battery ............................................................
1-6
1.2.4 Turning the phone on or off ..................................................
1-7
1.2.5 Display layout .......................................................................1-7
Chapter 2: Installing and using the AiGuru S2 Utility
2.1 Installing the AiGuru S2 Utility .....................................................2-2
2.2 Optimizing the Ai
Guru S2 Utility settings ...................................2-10
2.2.1
Status ................................................................................... 2-11
2.2.2 WiFi Music Settings .............................................................
2-13
2.2.3 Handset Mode Switch and WiFi Congure ..........................2-15
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Chapter 3: Getting to know the phone menu and
using the Skype™ features
3.1 Skype .............................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.1 Making a call ........................................................................
3-2
3.1.2 Hang up a call ......................................................................
3-4
3.1.3 Conference call ....................................................................
3-4
3.1.4 Presence ..............................................................................
3-6
3.1.5 Skype Voicemail ...................................................................
3-7
3.1.6 Chat Alert .............................................................................
3-9
3.2 Call List
...........................................................................................3-10
3.3 MyProle .......................................................................................
3-12
3.4 WiFi Music ......................................................................................
3-13
3.4.1 Play mode ............................................................................
3-13
3.4.2 Sound mode .........................................................................
3-14
3.5 System info. ...................................................................................
3-15
3.5.1 WiFi Status ...........................................................................
3-15
3.5.2 Mac Address ........................................................................
3-16
3.5.3 Firmware Version .................................................................
3-16
3.6 Settings ..........................................................................................
3-17
3.6.1 Language .............................................................................
3-17
3.6.2 Display .................................................................................
3-18
3.6.3 Keypad Lock ........................................................................
3-20
3.6.4 Load Default .........................................................................
3-20
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Appendix: Reference information
A.1 Setting PC-cillin™ .........................................................................A-2
A.2 Notices
............................................................................................A-6
A.3 Safety statements ..........................................................................
A-7
A.4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................
A-16
A.5 FAQ .................................................................................................
A-17
ASUS contact information ............................................................................A-21
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need to use your AiGuru S2 phone.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
Chapter 1: Basic information
This chapter describes the phone layout, provides information about the
battery including how to charge it, and basic functions such as locking/
unlocking the keypad and turning the phone on/off. This chapter also describes
the different layout displays of the phone.
Chapter 2: Installing and using the AiGuru S2 Utility
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the AiGuru S2
Utility and the required device drivers. This chapter also shows you
how to use the AiGuru S2 utility.
Chapter 3: Getting to know the phone menu and using the Skype™ features
This chapter shows you how to use the phone and navigate through the Phone
Menu and the Skype™ Menu.
Appendix: Reference information
This chapter describes PC-cillin rewall settings and provides safety notices,
an FAQ section, as well as ASUS’ contact information.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you peform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
conventions used throughout this user guide.
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the unit when trying to
complete a task.
NETWORK DEPENDENT/SUBSCRIBED FEATURE: The phone
feature is network dependent or subscribed.
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Skype™ is a registered trademark of Skype™ Technologies S.A. and
is not in any way connected to ASUSTek Computer, Inc. To create an
account, download the Skype™ program, and know more about this
program, visit www. skype.com.
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the ASUS AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone Kit. It will
allow you to make phone using your broadband connection. This Phone is specially
designed to facilitate the manipulation of the service and features provided by SkypeTM.
What is SkypeTM
SkypeTM is free and simple software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in
the world in minutes. If you are tired of paying outrageous fees for telephony, Skype
TM
is for you!
SkypeTM is quick and easy to install. Just download it, register, and within minutes
you can use the ASUS AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone to call your friends on
SkypeTM. SkypeTM calls have excellent sound quality and are highly secure with endto-end encryption. Best of all, SkypeTM does not require you to recongure your rewall
or router - it just works! SkypeTM is a registered trademark of Skype Technologies S.A.
and all rights related to it are reserved. It is not in any way connected to ASUSTek
Computer, Inc. To create an account, download the SkypeTM program, and know more
about this program, visit www.skype.com.
“Get AiGuru S2 Phone convenience when you use SkypeTM!
Now you do not have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your
friends. With the Skype application running on your PC, the handset can read and
display your contact list on its built-in illuminated display. Just choose who you want to
talk to from the menu, press a button, and get ready to talk.
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Of course, the handset supports SkypeOutTM dialing as well as your Skype contact list.
The handset rings when you have a SkypeTM or SkypeInTM call coming in, and shows
the caller’s ID on the screen. You can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the loud-
speaker function to let everyone join in. You can put an existing call on hold and allow
callers to leave a message on the answer machine, and retrieve voice mail with ease.
In short, the ASUS AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone Kit gives you all the
functionality of a regular phone, through SkypeTM. You get the convenience of a
wireless phone and all its features, plus the high-quality voice reception that you get
from SkypeTM on your PC, without being tied to your computer
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Package contents
Check your phone package for the following items:
AiGuru S2 phone User manual Quick Start Guide
Wireless Link USB
dongle extension
Battery Support CD
Wireless Link USB dongle
USB cable
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System requirements
• PC running Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2) / 2000 (SP4)
• At least 1 GHz processor
• At least 256 MB RAM
• At least 40 MB free hard disk drive space
• Internet connection: Dial-up, broadband, or cable modem (at least 33.6 Kbps)
We recommend a broadband connection. Voice quality may vary
depending on the connection speed.)
• Skype™ version 3.0.0.198 recommended (bundled in the support CD)
Specications
Dimension 116(L) x 47(W) x 12.3(H) mm
Weight 100 g
Wireless standard IEEE 802.11 b+g @11/54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, with
auto-fallback and auto-channel selection
I/O 128 x 128 Dot matrix STNLCD
0.5 W Speaker
Receiver
Mini USB port
2.5 mm 2-channel Earphone jack
Keypad Alphanumeric keys
End key
Call key
Navigation keys
Right soft key
Left soft key
Asterisk key
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Features Skype™, SkypeIn™, SkypeOut™, Skype™ Conference
support
Contacts list, call list Search
Call rejecting, call receiving, call redial, hold
Hands-free speaker out
Caller ID display
Operating distance Indoors: 30 m*
Outdoors: 100 m*
Power duration Li-ion 3.7 V 750 mAH, 25 hours standby, 2.5 talk hours
Charging 3 hours USB full charging
Wireless receiver Wireless Link dongle (UI) mounted on the PC or
notebook
Sofware to install AiGuru S2 Utility
Wireless Link dongle driver
Accessories Support CD
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Battery
USB cable
Wireless Link dongle
Wireless Link dongle 3D 180º USB extension
Specications
* According to free space test. The operating distance may be shorter
or interfered if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home
layout or operating environment.
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Chapter 1
Basic information
This chapter describes the phone layout, provides information about
the battery including how to charge it, and basic functions such as
locking/unlocking the keypad and turning the phone on/off. This
chapter also describes the different layout displays of the phone.