Hawking Technology HNT1 User Manual
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harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
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CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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HAWKING LIMITED WARRANTY
Hawking Technology guarantees that every HNT1 USB Internet Phone is free from physical defects in
material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product
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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction.......................................................................................................1
Package Contents..............................................................................................................1
System Requirements........................................................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................................................1
Phone Functions Overview...............................................................................................2
Keypads and Control Buttons....................................................................................................3
Connectors.................................................................................................................................4
2. Hardware Installation........................................................................................5
3. Application Installation.....................................................................................7
Installing Skype Software.................................................................................................7
Installing the Net-Talk™ Phone Software........................................................................7
Allowing the Net-Talk™ Software to Use Skype®........................................................10
4a. Using the HNT1 Phone with Skype®..........................................................12
Connecting the HNT1 USB Phone ................................................................................. 12
Specifying a Audio Playback Device.......................................................................................12
Calling a Skype® User ...................................................................................................13
Prerequisites.............................................................................................................................13
Loading the Contact List onto the LCD Display.....................................................................13
Using the Contact List on Skype® window ............................................................................13
Speed Dialing..................................................................................................................14
Calling a Phone Number (SkypeOut) .............................................................................14
Answering a Call.............................................................................................................15
Ending / Rejecting a Call................................................................................................15
Loading Calling List Log................................................................................................15
Adjusting the Receiver Volume ......................................................................................16
Muting.............................................................................................................................17
Clearing the Entered Number .........................................................................................17
Selecting a Ring Tone .....................................................................................................17
4b. Using the USB Phone with Other Voice Messaging Clients......................18
MSN Messenger..............................................................................................................19
Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.........................................................................................20
AIM and Other messaging clients...................................................................................21
For AIM:..................................................................................................................................21
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For Other VOIP/Messaging Programs:....................................................................................22
5. Troubleshooting..............................................................................................23
6. Specifications..................................................................................................28
7. Regulatory Compliance..................................................................................29
FCC Conditions ..............................................................................................................29
CE ...................................................................................................................................29
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HNT1 Net-Talk™ Internet USB Phone. The
USB Phone is designed for the convenience of establishing voice calls over the
Internet from your computer. Simply plug the USB Phone into an available USB
port on your PC, download Internet telephony software such as Skype®, and you
can begin making voice calls right away for free*. The phone is designed to be fully
compatible with Skype and can also be used with popular VOIP (Voice Over IP)
messaging clients including Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, AIM, MS
NetMeeting, net2phone, etc. for voice communication. Additionally, the device
doubles as a PC speaker and microphone for listening and recording audio content.
With the Hawking Net-Talk™ Internet USB Phone, making calls online to friends
and family is as easy to use and as convenient as using a real phone!
*Some charges may apply.
Hawking HNT1 Net-Talk™ USB Internet Phone
Package Contents
Net-Talk™ USB Phone x1
USB Cable x1
Software Utility CD x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
System Requirements
Computer with an available USB 1.1 port or higher
Windows® 98SE/ME*/2000/XP (All use Windows built-in audio driver)
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
• Broadband Internet connection
• API drivers installed (included)
* Skype do es n ot support Wi ndows 9 8SE/ME. Under these system s, the USB Phone only works as
an audio input/output device and can be used with instant messager software, e.g., MSN
Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and etc.
** The requirements are subject to Skype software. For the latest requirements, please visit the
Skype website.
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Features
Designed for Skype®
Works with popular VOIP or instant messenging services including:
Yahoo Messenger with Voice, MSN Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, etc.*
Built-in hot-key functions to operate Skype-specific software features
Built-in speaker and microphone
Volume controls and mute button
Separate 3.5mm Headphone and Mic-in jacks to connect auxiliary ear piece
and microphone accessories
Compact and lightweight design
Echo-cancellation for better sound quality
4 ring tones to choose from for incoming call alert
Doubles as a PC speaker to broadcast audio content
Backlit LCD display for caller ID, contact list, and call log on Skype®
Compliant with USB 1.1 specification
Bus-powered – no additional power adapter required
*Additional settings need to be made to use the USB phone on other messaging clients.
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Phone Functions Overview
Hawking HNT1 Net-Talk™ USB Internet Phone
Keypads and Control Buttons
Icon Function Description
0-9 Number keys Dial pad.
Dial/Answer/Redial Dials, answers or redials a call.
Hang up/Clear/Reject
Scroll Up/Down
(Up/Down keys)
Contact List (Right) Displays contact list.
Calling List (Left) Displays call log list of previously dialed calls.
Ends or rejects a call.
Selects a ring tone.
Clears entered number.
Moves up and down in Skype contact list and
calling list.
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Icon Function Description
Skype on/Tab Switch
Opens Skype window when Skype is launched
and switches between tabs.
Ring Tone Plays built-in ring tone via the buzzer.
Mute Mutes the microphone. Pressing it again turns
mute off.
VOL+ / VOL -
/
Volume Up/Down Increases/decreases the receiver/earphone
volume.
Adjusts the playback volume control slider in
Windows.
* The keys shown above are for reference only. Actual color and appearance depends on your
model.
Connectors
Connector Description
USB Connector USB 1.1 compliant Mini B type female connector
EAR 3.5mm jack for earphone.
MIC 3.5mm jack for microphone.
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2. Hardware Installation
Included with the Net-Talk™ Phone is a USB cable. Connect the smaller end of the
provided USB cable to the Net-Talk™ phone and the other end to your computer ’s
USB port. When connected to your computer, Windows will automatically detect
the new device. Complete the driver installation according to your Windows
operating system, below.
For Windows XP/2000
Under Windows XP/2000, there are no drivers needed to be installed. The system
will automatically install the Windows built-in audio driver. After installation
completes, you are ready to use the USB phone.
For Windows Me
When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen pops up, select Automatic search
for a better driver and then click Finish to complete the Windows built-in driver
installation.
For Windows 98SE
Upon detecting the new device, follow these steps:
1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen pops up, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device. Click Next.
3. Clear all the selections and click Next.
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4. Select The updated driver (Recommended) and click Next.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed. As the system will detect three
device components, you need to repeat the above steps three times.
During installation, Windows may prompt you for the Windows 98SE CD-ROM.
In this case, insert the Windows 98SE Setup disc and click OK.
In Windows 98 and Me, the LCD always displays Connecting…as shown below
when the USB phone is connected. This indicates that the phone is ready to be
used as an audio in/out device.
**IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL VERSIONS OF WINDOWS**
After Installation, Windows will designate the USB Phone as the default sound
audio device for your computer. All audio coming from your computer will output
to the handset. To restore to original speaker and sound settings, please refer to
instructions listed under the section, Chapter 4: Specifying a Audio Playback
Device, for more information.
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