Hawking Technology HNT1A User Manual
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this
user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his/her own expense.
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 HNT1A 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
proves defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a
Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not
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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction..................................................................... ....................................5
Package Contents..............................................................................................................5
System Requirements........................................................................................................ 5
Features.............................................................................................................................6
Phone Functions Overview...............................................................................................7
Keypads and Control Buttons............. .... ............................................... ... .... ... .... .... ... ...............7
Function keys.............................................................................................................................8
Connectors.................................................................................................................................9
2. Installation and Usage on Mac ..........................................................................9
Installing Skype Software.................................................................................................9
Installing API ....................................................................................................................9
Getting Started .................................................................... ........................ .................... 13
3a. Using the HNT1A Phone with Skype
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Connecting the HNT1A USB Phone...............................................................................14
Calling a Skype® User ...................................................................................................14
Prerequisites.............................................................................................................................14
Loading the Contact List onto the LCD Display.....................................................................14
Using the Contact List on Skype® Screen ..............................................................................15
Speed Dialing..................................................................................................................15
Calling Regular Phones (SkypeOut)...............................................................................15
Saving a SkypeOut Contact.....................................................................................................16
Answering a Call............................................................................................................. 17
Ending / Rejecting a Call................................................................................................ 17
Missed Calls....................................................................................................................17
Loading Call List ............................................................................................................18
Clearing Call List............................................................................................................18
Adjusting Speaker Volume.............................................................................................. 19
Adjusting Microphone Volume.......................................................................................19
Muting.............................................................................................................................20
Redialing.........................................................................................................................20
Clearing the Entered Number .........................................................................................21
Selecting a Ring Tone ..................................................................................................... 21
Skype Status and Response Mode ..................................................................................21
3b. Using the USB Phone with Other Voice Messaging Clients ......................22
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Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.........................................................................................23
AIM and Other messaging clients................................................................................... 23
For AIM:..................................................................................................................................23
For Other VOIP/Messaging Programs:....................................................................................24
4. Troubleshooting................................................................................................24
5. Specifications....................................................................................................29
6. Regulatory Compliance....................................................................................30
FCC Conditions .............................................................................................................. 30
CE ................................................................................................................................... 30
WEEE Information .........................................................................................................30
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HNT1A Net-Talk™ Internet USB Phone.
The USB Phone is designed for the convenience of est ablishing voice calls over
the Internet from your computer. Simply plug the USB Phone into an available USB
port on your Computer, download Internet telephony software such as Skype®,
and you can begin making voice calls right away for free
be fully compatible with Skype and can also be used with popular VOIP (V oice Over
IP) messaging clients including Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, MS NetMeeting,
net2phone, etc. for voice communication. Additionally, the device doubles as a
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!
Package Contents
Hawking HNT1A Net-Talk™ USB Internet Phone
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. The phone is designed to
One Net-Talk™ USB Phone
One USB Cable
Software Utility CD
Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements
Computer with an available USB 1.1 port or higher
Mac OS X V10.3 (Panther) or newer)
To use Skype® with the USB phone, your Mac computer must meet the following
minimum system requirements**:
- Mac OS X v10.3 (Panther or newer)
- G3, G4 or G5 proc es sor+128 MB RAM+2 0 MB free disk space
Broadband Internet connection
API drivers installed (included)
** The requirements are subject to Skype software. For the latest requirements, please visit the
Skype website.
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Some fees may apply for making or receiving calls using land lines
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Features
Designed for Skype®
Works with popular VOIP or instant messaging services including: Yahoo!
Messenger with Voice, 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
microphon e ac cessories
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 HNT1A Net-Talk™ USB Internet Phone
Keypads and Control Buttons
Icon Function Description
Skype on/Tab Switch Opens Skype window and switches between
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Icon Function Description
tabs.
0~9, #, *
VOL+ / VOL -
/
Dial/Answer/Redial Dials, answers or redials a call.
Hang up/Clear/Reject
Dial pad.
Scroll Up/Down
(Up/Down keys)
Contact List (Right) Displays contact list.
Calling List (Left) Displays call log list of previously dialed calls.
Ring Tone Plays built-in ring tone via the buzzer.
Mute Mutes the microphone. Pressing it again turns
Volume Up/Down Increases/decreases the speaker/earphone
Ends or rejects a call.
Clears entered number.
Stops playing a ring tone after long pressing
Returns to LCD main screen.
Dial pad. # and * do not work on Mac OS.
Moves up and down in Skype contact list and
calling list. (In LCD, long pressing allows to
quickly scroll through the list.)
mute off.
volume.
* The keys shown above are for reference only. Actual color and appearance depends on your
model.
Function keys
To use a function key, press & hold for about 1.5 seconds
Key Function Description
+
* The keys shown above are for reference only. Actual color and appearance depends on your
model.
Skype off On Windows – Closes Skype Window.
On Mac – Terminates Skype.
Ring Tone Plays and selects built-in buzzer ring tone.
Mute Mutes the microphone. Long pressing it again turns mute off.
(Only functions during a call.)
+ Enters + sign.
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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.
2. Installation and Usage on Mac
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 API
1. Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. A folder should
automatically open. If the folder does not open, click on the CD icon on your
desktop to manually open the folder. Double-click on the icon in the folder that is
titled “CLICK HERE TO START”
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