Grandstream Networks GXV3140 User Manual 2

Grandstream Networks, Inc.

GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone
Skype Configuration Guide

SKYPE

Skype is an IP telephony software application that enables millions of users to communicate by initiating
and receiving free voice and video calls to other Skype users on computers, mobile devices and other
GXV3140 phones. To access Skype on the GXV3140, users could press F3 button underneath “Skype” in
IDLE screen (See Figure 1) or select “MENU”-> “Social Networks”->”Skype”. (See Figure 2)

Figure 1: Launch Skype Application in Idle Screen

Figure 2: Skype Application via MENU->SOCIAL NETWORKS

Creating a Skype Account

A Skype account is required in order to use Skype for free voice and video calling. If the user does not

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have a pre-existing Skype account, a new account can be created using the Skype application login page
on the GXV3140. Select the “Don’t have Skype Name?” button to be navigated through the registration
process. (See Figure 3)

Figure 3: Skype Login Screen

Next, check “Accept” to accept Skype’s agreement terms. (See Figure 4) Users will be required to provide
valid information to create a new Skype account.

Figure 4: Skype Disclaimer

During account registration, a warning message will be displayed if the username, password or email
address entered is invalid. A green checkmark displayed to the right of each item indicates whether the
information was successfully entered. If you wish to save your login information or receive Skype news
and special offers, simply mark the appropriate checkboxes

. After all the requested items are completed,

the “Sign In” button will be activated. Press the “Sign In” softkey to complete the account registration
process. (See Figure 5)

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Figure 5: Creating a new Skype account

Pre-existing Account Sign-In

Users with a pre-existing Skype account can login to Skype by simply entering the correct username and
password. Complete sign-in by pressing the “Sign-In” button to login to Skype. (See Figure 6)

Figure 6: Skype Login Screen

If the user forgets the password, click on “Forgotten password?” button to obtain password reset
instructions. Options such as “Sign in automatically next time” and “Start Skype when I start the phone”
are available to help users to login automatically without having to enter user information again next time.

NOTE: Alternatively, users can also log into the web GUI on the GXV3140. Select “Application settings”->
“Skype”. Click on the “Add” button and fill in the account username/password to add the Skype account to
the GXV3140.

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Managing Contacts After signing in, the user’s contact list will be displayed, showing the status information and profile of the

contacts on the right-hand window. Additionally, users can add contacts by selecting “Options”->
“Contact”->”Add”. To view detailed contact information, select “View profile”. The ability to remove,
block/unblock a contact is also available by selecting the appropriate button in the “Contact” window. (See
Figure 7)

Figure 7: Skype Options Menu

For efficient contact management, users can place contacts into different groups. Select “View group” to
choose one of the current groups. To place a contact into a specific group, select “Add to group”. Select
“View all groups” to review and see all group information within all groups.

Settings Users can select “Options”->”Settings” to access four (4) personal setting tabs (General, Call Features,

Ringtones, and Privacy). (See Figure 8)

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Figure 8: Skype Settings

The General Settings tab (See Figure 9) allows users to configure general Skype settings including
setting the period of time (in minutes) before showing the user as “Away” when the user is inactive. The
time duration for keeping call history information can also be set by selecting a length of period from the
“Keep history for:” menu. To clear call history, users simply need to select the button titled “Clear History”.
For automatic user login after powering on the GXV3140, the “Start Skype when I start the phone”
checkbox should be selected. To properly save all these settings successfully, users must press the “Save”
soft key button.

Figure 9: Skype General Settings

The Call Features tab (See Figure 10) allows users to configure call features for the Skype application.
Call can be programmed to be automatically answered when there is an incoming call by Selecting
“Enable” for “Answer Calls Automatically”. Calls can also be automatically forwarded to another Skype
user in the event the user is not on Skype. To enable the call forwarding function, select “Forward calls
when I’m not on Skype” and input the forwarding Skype name and period of time (seconds) the call will

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