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The tabs of Skype
The Skype software contains several tabs. The tabs Start, Contacts and Call list are always visible,
while other tabs are hidden. You can open a tab by clicking on the name of the tab. To close a tab,
click with the right mouse button on the tab and select ‘Close Tab’.
Contacts and permissions
Skype users that you have added to your contact list are named contacts or friends. With the tab
‘Privacy’ you can select the permissions of the contacts. For example you can select whether you
want to accept incoming calls of this person.
Online status
Your status is shown in the taskbar of Skype. By clicking the status icon in the ‘File’ menu you can
change your Skype status.
You can choose a status as shown below:
Online This is the standard status when you login with Skype.
Away This status will be activated when you do not use your computer for a while.
Not available This status will be activated when you do not use your computer for a longer time.
Do not disturb Use this status when you are busy.
Invisible When using this status you can use Skype but your contact won’t see you.
Offline This status shows that a user is not logged on or is invisible.
Delete Skype
To delete Skype you can follow the steps as are shown below.
• Click ‘Start’.
• Click ‘Control panel. (NOTE! Depending on your Windows version you have to click ‘Settings’ and
then ‘Control panel’).
• Click ‘Add and Remove programs’.
• Select ‘Skype’ from the software list.
• Click ‘Delete’.
You will be asked if you want to save all your contacts and conversations. This function can be used if
you want to use the Skype application in the future.
Support
Website: On our website www.e-tech.nu you can find manuals/driver updates/faqs.
E-Tech Skype Phone
(USPH03)
Quick installation manual
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality E-Tech product!
With the USPH03 you can make phone calls all over the world within a second. When you’re tired of
paying enormous phone bills this phone is the perfect solution! The software is easy to install and the
voice quality is perfect.
Before you can start
Before you can start with the installation process it is recommended to view the system requirements
as shown below. If your computer does not have the required hardware and software we advice you
to stop the installation process.
• 400-Mhz processor.
• 128 MB internal memory.
• 1 USB port.
• CD-Rom or DVD-Rom station.
• Windows 98SE or higher.
• Broadband internet connection.
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Installation procedure Software
The USPH03 requires special software. This software exists of 2 parts. The first part is the Phone
driver and the second part is the phone application which you will need to make phone calls.
• Place the installation CD-rom in the CD-rom drive of your computer.
• Click ‘Install’ in the installation menu of the CD-rom.
• Follow the installation steps as shown on your screen.
• When this procedure is finished the phone driver is installed correctly.
• Connect the USB plug of your USPH03 to a free USB port on your computer.
• Windows will install the new hardware automatically. Depending on your computer this can take a
few seconds.
• After the hardware installation is finished, Windows can ask you to restart your computer,
depending on the Windows version. Choose ‘Yes’ to restart your computer.
• To use your USPH03 you have to install a special phone application (Skype).
• Start your Internet Browser.
• Type http://www.skype.com in the address bar.
• Push the ‘Enter’ key or click the ‘Go to’ button.
• Click ‘Download’.
• Select ‘Windows’.
• Click ‘Download Skype’.
• Click ‘Save’.
• Open the saved setup file ‘SkypeSetup’.
• Click ‘Next’.
• Click ‘I accept the license agreement’.
• Click ‘Next’.
• Click ‘Next’.
• Click ‘Next’.
• Click ‘Finish’.
The installation procedure of your USPH03 is finished and you can start to make phone calls.
Indication LED’s and buttons
The USPH03 has skilful buttons. This will make using the phone rapid and easy. Below you will find
the button descriptions:
Button 1: Use this button to go back to the previous screen or hold this button to delete the last used
phone number.
Button 2: Use the up and down arrow buttons to view the address book. With the left and right
arrows you can navigate trough the menu of the USPH03.
Button 3: Use this button to pick up or start a phone call.
Button 4: Use this button to start the ‘Skype’ application.
Button 5: Shortcut for information about Skype.
Button 6: Shortcut to put a conversation in hold or to mute a conversation.
Start Skype for the first time
• Click ‘Start’.
• Click ‘Programs’.
• Click the ‘Skype’ folder.
• Click the ‘Skype’ application.
The first time that you start Skype, you‘ll have to choose a Skype-name and password. You can
choose a name of your choice but it must be at least 6 characters long. When the name is already in
use by another user you will have to choose another Skype-name.
When you have selected a Skype-name you can use the name in your personal profile. This profile is
optional, and can be used for other Skype users to find you. When you don’t want to make a personal
profile at this time it is possible to make a profile in the future. To make a personal profile you go to
‘File’ in the Skype application.
Working with Skype
Login with your Skype-name and password. (Normally the logon procedure starts automatically when
you have a connection with internet). At the first startup you will see that the contact list is empty. You
can search for friends by using the ‘Search’ option in the ‘Action’ menu or by clicking the ‘Search’
button in the Skype taskbar. You will see a search window where you can find contact persons by
name or contact information. To add a person to your contact list you can click with your right mouse
button on the person and select ‘Add to contact list’.
You can call your contacts in different ways.
• Click with the right mouse button on a Skype-name in the contact list and select ‘Call’.
• Double-click a name in your contact list.
• Select a name and click the ‘Call’ button at the bottom of the screen.
When someone calls you, you will hear a ringing phone and the Skype icon in the taskbar will blink.
Activate the Skype application and choose in the tab ‘Incoming calls’ if you want to accept the phone
call. If you accept the phone call you will see the duration of the call on your screen. Both sides can
end the conversation by clicking the ‘Cancel’ button whitch is shown in the conversation screen.
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