Belkin F1P000GNUKSK User Manual

Technical Support Information

F1P000GNukSK Skype Phone

1: What is the F1P000GNukSK?

The F1P000GNukSK is a Wi-Fi phone (IEEE 802.11b/g) designed to allow users to make Skype calls without
having to use a computer anywhere that a wireless Internet connection is available, such as at home or work.

2: What is it for?

With Belkin's Wi-Fi Phone for Skype you can enjoy the benefits of free calling within the Skype network, and cost
effective calling to mobile phones or fixed-lines using Skype's SkypeOut service.

3: Where can I use the Wi-Fi Phone?

The Wi-Fi Phone will work anywhere that there is available an open or secured Wi-Fi Internet connection such as
at home, at work, or in hotspots that do not require browser-based authentication or user input to login.
The Wi-Fi Phone for Sk ype does not contain a web-browser and therefore cannot connect to hotspots that r equire
web-based login or authentication.

4: What kind of applications are supported?

The Wi-Fi Phone for Skype supports the following applications:

•Free calls from Wi-Fi Phone for Skype to Wi-Fi Phone for Skype

•Free calls from Wi-Fi Phone for Skype to a computer running the Skype software

•Free calls from a computer with Skype software to Wi-Fi Phone for Skype

•Cost effective calls via SkypeOut to mobile phone or fixed line. (Requires registration for Skype's SkypeOut
service)

•Incoming calls via SkypeIn from mobile phone or fixed line (Requires registration for Skype's SkypeIn service)

•Skype Voicemail (Requires registration for Skype's Voicemail service)

5: What are the rates to call a non-Skype user on a mobil e phone or fixed line?

Different destinations have different rates and it's where you're calling to that counts, not where you're calling
from. Please check the Skype website (www.sky pe.com) for the current SkypeOut rates.

6: Can I add credit to my SkypeOut account using the Belkin Skype phon e?

No, you need to add credit via the Skype website: (http://www.skype.com/go/store.buy.skypecredit )

7. What about the voice quality?

The phone supports the Quality of Service (QoS) func tion that allow s your router to priori tise voice packets over
data traffic on the wireless network, ensuring good consistent vo ice quality. Check with your route r manufacturer
to see if QOS is supported and enabled.

8. How do I download and install the Skype software onto the phone?

The phone comes with Skype installed and is ready to use. All you need to do is connect to your wireless network,
setup a Skype account and enter your Skype username and password.

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9: My Wi-Fi Phone for Skype won't turn on. What's wrong?

Before using the phone for the first time you need to insert and charge the battery. Check if the battery is
properly inserted and start re-charging the battery (see user manual for instructions).

10: I turned on my wireless computer with the router disconnected. Why can't my Wi-Fi Phone for Skype
find my own network even though I am standing beside my computer?

By default, the Wi-Fi Phone for Skype works in infrastruc ture mode and can only connect to a wireless access
point or wireless router. Power on your ac cess point/router to select your ne twork or if you are using an adhoc
network change the phone settings to ad hoc mode.
To change the mode from infrastructure to ad hoc (and vice versa):

•Select Menu > Settings > Network > Networks in range > Options > Add network manually

•Enter network name (SSID) > OK

•Scroll down and select Connection type to change between Access Point (= infrastructure) and Ad hoc

11: I'm new to Skype. What is my Skype account?

If you have not previously set up a Skype account, you need to create one befo re you can use the phone. When
the Skype sign-in screen is disp layed after you power on the phone, you are given the option to create a new
account.

12: I don't have a Skype account. Do I need a computer to sign up for one?

No, you can create a new account using the W i -Fi Phone for Skype. When the Skype sign-in scr een is displayed
after you power on the phone, you are given the option to create a new account.

13: My username/password include capital letters/numbers. How do I enter them on the phone?

Use the [a/A *] key on the keypad to change between small letters, capital letters, numbers and HEX128 mode.

14: I forgot my Skype password. Where can I find it?

Use the password reminder on the Skype webs ite to receive your password by email. You'll need to know your
Skype username and the email address that you used to register with Skype.

15: I forgot my Skype username and password. What now?

You can either create a new account or - for example if yo u don't want to lose existing Skype c redit d ispla ys and
contacts - check with someone who added you to his/her contact list for your username.

You can use the password reminder on the Skype website to receive your password by email. You'll need to
know your Skype username and the email address that you used to register with Skype.

16: I just created a new Skype account but there are no contacts on the list.

If you are new to Skype and have just created a new account, your contact list will be empty. To add a new
contact name, you can either search for the name or enter the name directly.

•Select [Menu] > [Add contact] to add contac ts directly. You'll need the Skype username or SkypeOut phone
number of the contact you want to add.

•Select [Menu] > [Search] to search for a contact by Skype username, full name or email address.

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