Genius USB PHONE User Manual
USB Phone
User’s Manual
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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 and damaged.
• The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
• The equipment has not been working well or you cann ot get it work according to User’s
Manual.
Copyright Statement
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 trademarks 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.
About User’s Manual
This user’s manual and the provided application on the CD are based on Skype 2.0. As Skype
upgrades occasionally, for the application compatible with the latest Skype version, please contact
your supplier.
March 2006, Rev1.1
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................1
Package Contents..............................................................................................................1
System Requirements........................................................................................................ 1
Features.............................................................................................................................2
Exterior Overview....... .... ..... ..... ........................................................................................ 2
Keypads and Controls................................................................................................................2
2. Hardware Installation........................................................................................4
3. Application Installation.....................................................................................5
Installing Skype Software.................................................................................................5
Installing the USB Phone Application..............................................................................5
Managing Application Access to Skype............................................................................7
Verifying Skype Audio Device.........................................................................................8
4. Using Application Control Panel....................................................................10
Accessing the USB Phone Application...........................................................................10
Viewing Connection Status............................................................................................. 11
Using the Application Control Panel.............................................................................. 11
Advanced Settings......................................................................................................11
Volume Control.................................................................... ......................................12
Windows Audio Device Settings ...............................................................................12
View Ver sion Informa tion................................... ............ ...... ............ ...... ............ ...... ............ ...13
Exit USB Phone Application ...................................................................................................13
5. Using the USB Phone with Skype..................................................................14
Connecting the USB Phone ............................................................................................14
Calling a Skype User.......................................................................................................14
Prerequisites.............................................................................................................................14
Loading the Contact List on LCD Panel..................................................................................14
Using the Contact List on Skype Window...............................................................................15
Speed Dialing..................................................................................................................15
Using SkypeOut to Call Regular Phones........................................................................16
Making a SkypeOut Call .........................................................................................................16
Saving a SkypeOut Contact.....................................................................................................17
Answering a Call.............................................................................................................18
Ending / Rejecting a Call................................................................................................18
Missed Calls....................................................................................................................18
Loading Calling List.......................................................................................................18
Adjusting Speaker Volume..............................................................................................19
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Adjusting Microphone Volume.......................................................................................20
Muting .....................................................................................................................................20
Redialing.........................................................................................................................21
Holding a Call................................................................................................................. 21
Clearing the Entered Numbers........................................................................................21
Selecting a Ring Tone.....................................................................................................21
Skype Status and Response Mode ..................................................................................22
6. Troubleshooting..............................................................................................23
7. Specifications..................................................................................................27
8. Regulatory Compliance.................... ..............................................................28
FCC Conditions ..............................................................................................................28
CE ...................................................................................................................................28
WEEE Information .........................................................................................................28
1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
This USB phone provides you more convenience to make free call over the Inter net
from PC to PC anywhere as easy as using normal telephones. Simply plug the
USB phone into the USB port of your PC, download Inter net telephony sof tware like
Skype®, and you can start making calls. You can easily access the net and connect
your friends, family members or colleagues. The phone is fully compatible with
Skype for voice communication. It’s designed similar to a mobile phone with quick
dial and volume control buttons.
Package Contents
USB Phone x1
USB Cable x1
Software Utility CD* x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
* The provided application and User’s Manual on the CD are based on Skype 2.0. As Skype
upgrades occasionally, for the application compatible with the latest Skype version, please
contact your supplier.
System Requirements
Computer with an available USB port
To use Skype with the USB 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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Features
Compatible with VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution such as Skype
Built-in hot-key functions to operate Skype software as easy as dialing a
normal telephone
Built-in speaker and microphone
As compact as a mobile phone, easy to carry
Echo-cancellation for better sound quality
Selectable ring tones for incoming call alert
Supports multiple languages
As a speaker to broadcast music from PC
LCD to display caller ID, contact list and calling list
Compliant with USB 1.1 specification
Bus-powered, no additional power adapter required
Exterior Overview
Keypads and Controls
Icon Function Description
Skype on/
Tab Switch
Press briefly to open the Skype window and switch
between tabs.
Long press to close the Skype window.
HOLD
Hold Places a call on hold. Pre ssi ng it ag ain resume s the c all.
Dial/Answer/
Enter
Dials, answers or redials a call.
Hang Up/
Reject/Clear
Ends or rejects a call.
Returns to LCD main screen.
When dialing via the device keypad:
Press briefly to clear a wrong entered number.
Long press to clear all the entered numbers at a time.
Scroll Up/Down Moves up and down in Skype contact list and calling
list.
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Icon Function Description
Contact List Displays contact list.
Calling List Displays calling list.
0~9, +, #,
Dial pad. Dial pad. If Skype is closed, pressing it will open Skype
window.
Long pressing 0 will enter “+”.
Vol /
Volume Up/Down Increases/decreases the speaker volume.
Mute Mutes the microphone. Pressing it again turns mute off.
USB Connector USB 1.1 compliant Mini B type female connector
* The keys shown above are for reference only . Actual color and appearance depends on your model.
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2. Hardware Installation
Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB phone a nd the other end to
your computer’s USB port. When connected to your computer, Windows will
automatically detect the new device.
Under Windows XP/2000, you don’t need to install the driver. The system will
automatically install Windows built-in audio driver. If prompted to restart the
computer, click Yes. After that, you are ready to use the USB phone.
3. Application Installation
3. Application Inst allation
To use Skype with the USB phone in Windows 2000/XP, 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 USB Phone Application
The provided application is a tool that enables your USB phone to communicate
with Skype. You have to install the application so that the USB phone can access
Skype functionality.
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, click Next.
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3. Select a setup type as required and then click Next.
4. Click Install to begin the installation.
5. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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