Freecom SKYPE PHONE User Manual
User manual
Rev. 640
INTERNET PHONE
SKYPE PHONE / USB
WIN & MAC
Freecom Internet Phone
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Dear user!
Thank you for purchasing Freecom Internet Phone. Freecom Internet Phone is certied
by Skype. Freecom Internet Phone supports most of the features in Skype. All you need
is a computer with high-speed internet connection and a USB port to get you started to
answer and receive Skype calls, or SkypeOut by using the numeric keypad to dial phone
numbers. Additional features built into Freecom Internet Phone are ring tones, volume
control, speed-dial, hold, and redial. This Freecom Internet Phone will provide you with
quality and unparalleled experience in using VoIP.
Freecom Technologies GmbH • Germany
www.freecom.com
Warning !
All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for identication
purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
This device was designed for home or oce use.
Warning! This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class B.
Freecom cannot be made liable for any damages, loss of data or damage following
thereof -whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business prots,
business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out
of the use of or inability to use this Freecom product, even if Freecom has been advised
of the possibility of such damages.
We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances.
© 2006 Freecom Technologies
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Table of Contents
User manual
General information ...........................................................................................................page 4
Precautionary measures ....................................................................................................page 5
Freecom Internet Phone ................................................................................................... page 6
Chapter 1:
PC Conguration .................................................................................................................. page 7
Chapter 2:
Mac Conguration ............................................................................................................... page 15
Chapter 3:
Buttons and functions ........................................................................................................page 18
Chapter 4:
How to use Freecom Internet Phone ............................................................................ page 20
Chapter 5:
How to do a quick search on your contacts ...............................................................page 30
Chapter 6:
Preset function for function keys ...................................................................................page 32
Chapter 7:
Freecom Internet Phone settings ..................................................................................page 35
Chapter 8:
FAQ ............................................................................................................................................page 38
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General Information
The following hardware and software requirements must be fullled to ensure troublefree operation.
System Requirements
In order to use the Freecom Internet Phone, following components are needed:
PC:
• Intel Pentium II 400 MHz or higher
• 128 MB RAM or higher
• CD-ROM drive for installing drivers and/or software
• Available USB port
• 40 MB of free hard disk space
• Broadband internet connection (cable, DSL, etc.)
• Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP
Mac:
• Macintosh computer with G3 processor or higher, or Intel processor
• 128 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive for installing drivers and/or software
• Available USB port
• 20 MB of free hard disk space
• Broadband internet connection (cable, DSL, etc.)
• Operating system: Mac OS X v10.3.9 Panther or higher
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Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom Internet Phone functions properly, please take note of the
following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and damage the Freecom Internet Phone.
• Do not drop the Freecom Internet Phone or expose it to other kinds of sudden me
chanical shocks as this can lead to damages of the device.
• Do not use the Freecom Internet Phone when the ambient temperature is below
10°C or above 45°C.
• If the Freecom Internet Phone is moved from a cool environment to a warmer envi
ronment, please allow the device to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before
operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the enclosure,
which in turn may cause malfunction.
• Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom Internet Phone. When liquids are spilled
and get in contact with the electronics within the device enclosure, it will damage
the device and will cause the device to malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom Internet Phone in a dusty environment. Dust inside the
enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in device malfunction.
• Opening the Freecom Internet Phone will void the warranty.
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Freecom Internet Phone
Why Freecom Internet Phone?
Freecom Internet Phone functions almost just like a traditional one. The only dierence
lies where that Freecom Internet Phone must be used in conjunction with computers
via USB interface and VOIP software. Most people use Skype phone software with
speaker and microphone, or with headset. Freecom Internet Phone is designed to look
and function like a traditional one to allow users to relate better when learn to use this
new technology.
Dierence Between Freecom Internet Phone and Traditional Phone
Though known as "a phone", Freecom Internet Phone must be used together with VOIP
software (Skype), which functions dierently from traditional ones, including dialing.
Freecom Internet Phone transmits voice through the internet. One can call with a Freecom Internet Phone directly to another computer, telephone or cellular phone. You only
need to select the desirable person from the Contact List to make the call from PC to
PC. For calling from PC to telephone or cellular phone, you will then need to purchase
SkypeOut credits.
The biggest advantage for Freecom Internet Phone is its highly economical rate. Calling from PC to PC is free! The rate varies by region when calling from PC to household
phone. Giving no roaming is involved, you can call United States from any countries in
the world for €0.017 per minute.
So long the bandwidth for both ends is stable via P2P (point to point) technology, Skype
can provide superb calling quality with bargaining rate to make you feel worthwhile!
When To Use Freecom Internet Phone?
Anyone can call via Freecom Internet Phone so long he/she has a PC with internet access.
The bargaining rate provided by Skype will allow you to make any international calls for
as long as you want at a minimal cost!
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PC Conguration
Chapter 1: PC Conguration
Freecom Internet Phone must be used with Skype. Please install Skype and Freecom
Internet Phone Driver before installing Freecom Internet Phone. If you have already
installed Skype to your computer, please skip Software Installation, and move on to
Freecom Internet Phone Driver Installation.
1.1 Software installation
Please rst install Skype included in the CD (or download the newest version on web
http://www.skype.com/download/).
If you have already downloaded or installed V2.5 or higher, it is not necessary to reinstall.
1. Insert the Freecom Internet Phone "Software & Manual" CD into your CD drive. The
Freecom start menu opens:
In case the start menu does not open automatically, please double-click on "Start.
exe" in the main directory of the CD. Select "Software Installation" and then "Skype
Software" .
When you have downloaded Skype from the website, please nd installation le (Sky
peSetup.exe) in your computer, and double-click it to execute installation process.
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2. Please select "Yes, I accept the EULA and I have read the Privacy Statement" after reading the
License Agreement.
Click on Options.
3. If you would like to have the shortcuts installed, please leave the green checks in the
selection boxes, choose from, "Create a desktop Icon", "Launch Skype after installation", and "Start Skype when the computer starts".
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Installation program will automatically create a Skype directory and install the soft-
ware into this directory. You can designate other folder by selecting "Browse" and
install the software into the designated folder.
Once you have selected the desired options please select "Install".
4. Starting Skype for the rst time, Skype will request for your account and password.
If you already have a Skype account, select "Existing Users – Log in to Skype tab to
log in." If you are a new Skype user or forgot your account/password, you can use
"New Users – Create a Skype Account tab" to register for a new account.
Please go to http://www.skype.com/ for further detail about Skype.
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1.2 Freecom Internet Phone Driver Installation
You can enhance your Skype experience with Freecom Internet Phone of which is just
like any handheld telephone or cellular phone.
Please install Freecom Internet Phone driver before connecting your Freecom Internet
Phone to your computer.
1. To start Freecom Internet Phone driver installation, select "Software Installation" and
then "Internet Phone Driver" in the start menu.
2. A reminder window will appear like the one below. Press "Next" to continue.
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3. Installation program will automatically create a Freecom Internet Phone directory
and install the software into this directory. You can designate other folder by selecting "Browse" and install the software into the designated folder. Select "Next" to
continue.
4. Select "Install" to start installation.
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5. The software installation will take approximately 10 seconds. Then select "Close" to
end the installation.
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1.3 Hardware installation and setting
After installing Skype and Freecom Internet Phone driver, please plug in Freecom Internet Phone
into the USB port of your computer. You have the option to customize personal setting.
1. Go to the Start menu to select "Freecom Internet Phone" folder then start Freecom
Internet Phone software. The rst time you start the program, a Skype Warning
Display will appear:
Allow this program to use Skype: Allow Freecom Internet Phone.exe to work
a)
with Skype permanently. Select this option is recommended.
Allow this program to use Skype, but ask again in the future: Every time when
b)
you start Freecom Internet Phone.exe, the above warning window will appear.
Do not allow this program to use Skype: Select this option to disconnect Free-
c)
com Internet Phone.exe to Skype.
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2. Please connect Freecom Internet Phone to the USB jack of your computer like the
picture shown below.
3. After few seconds, your computer will recognize this new hardware title as Freecom
Internet Phone. Installation for Freecom Internet Phone is therefore complete.
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