Linksys CIT200 User Manual

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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit

User Guide

Model No.

CIT200

Cordless Internet Telephony Kit

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1 What’s in This User Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit 3

The Charger 3 The Base Station 4 The Buttons on the Handset 5 The Handset’s Back Panel 8 Icons shown on the Handset 9 Call Timers 11 Menus and Submenus 12

Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit 15

Overview 15 Setting Up the Telephony Kit 15 Setting Up Your PC 17 Setting the Handset’s Clock 19

Chapter 4: Using the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit 21

Making Calls 21 Using your phonebook 29 Entering letters & special characters 40 Voicemail 41 Keep track of your calls using the call records 43 Additional features 48 Personalizing your phone 50 Managing your calls using advanced features 55 Managing your Handsets 60 Using multi-handsets 65

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 69

Common Problems and Solutions 69 Factory Setting 72

Appendix B: Specifications 73 Appendix C: Regulatory Information 75

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 80

Appendix D: Warranty Information 87 Appendix E: Contact Information 89

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: The Telephony Kit shown on its Charger 3 Figure 2-2: The Telephony Kit’s Base Station 4 Figure 2-3: Front of Handset 5 Figure 2-4: Side of Handset 7 Figure 2-5: Back Panel of Handset 8 Figure 3-1: The Handset’s Batteries 15 Figure 3-2: Handset on Charger 16 Figure 3-3: Windows Sound Properties 18 Figure 3-4: Volume Control 18

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. It will allow you to make phone or fax calls using your broadband connection.

Get cordless handset convenience when you use Skype™! Now you don't have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends. The Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit comes with the Handset and its charger, and a USB Base Station that plugs into your computer. With the Skype application running on your PC, the handset can read and display your contact list on its built-in illuminated display. Just choose who you want to talk to from the menu, press a button, and get ready to talk.

Of course, the handset supports SkypeOut™ dialing as well as your Skype contact list. It rings when you have a Skype or SkypeIn™ call coming in, and shows the caller's ID on the screen. You can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the speakerphone function to let everyone join in. Put an existing call on hold to pick up or initiate a second call.

In short, the Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit gives you all the functionality of a regular phone, through Skype. You'll get the convenience of a cordless phone and all its features, plus the high-quality voice reception that you get from Skype on your PC, without being tied to your computer.

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Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

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What’s in This User Guide?

This guide covers the steps for installing the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.

• Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit’s applications and this User Guide.

• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit This chapter describes the physical features of the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.

• Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit This chapter explains how to set up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit, use it, and add extra handsets.

• Chapter 4: Using the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit This chapter discusses how to configure the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit’s settings.

• Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding use of the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.

• Appendix B: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.

• Appendix C: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.

• Appendix D: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.

• Appendix E: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in This User Guide?

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit

The Charger

The Telephony Kit comes with a Charger, which plugs into a power socket. This is used for recharging the phone when it’s power runs low. Simply slide the phone onto the charger, as shown, and the phone will begin recharging automatically.

NOTE: If the Handset’s battery charge runs low, a warning tone will emit from the Handset. Place it on the Charger to recharge the Handset’s battery.

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Figure 2-1: The Telephony Kit

shown on its Charger

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The Base Station

The Telephony Kit’s Base Station connects to the USB port of your Skype-enabled PC. This unit receives and transmits the phone signal through your PC and over the Internet through the Skype software.

POWER LED The POWER LED lights up when the Base Station is powered on and ready.

IN USE LED The IN USE LED lights up when the Phone is in use.

PAGE Button Press this button to page your handset. After you locate your handset, press Soft Key #2 on

your handset to stop the page. You will also use this button if you need to register additional handsets (refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit for more information).

disconnected if you do not move back within the Base Station’s range. Further, if a disconnected Handset is outside of the Base Station’s range for more than 30 minutes, the phone will automatically turn off.

Figure 2-2: The Telephony Kit’s Base

Station

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The Base Station

The Buttons on the Handset

The buttons of the Cordless IP Phone’s handset are described here. You can have up to four cordless handsets for a single base station (refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit for more information).

Name Function

Soft Keys The functions of the soft keys change

depending upon what screen is being displayed. These functions will be shown above the appropriate soft key.

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LED

DISPLAY SCREEN

Navigation Pad This pad allows you to navigate the

display menus as well as use the caller id function.

Talk & Recall Press this button to answer or make

calls. This button can also be used for Call Waiting.

End & On/Off This button can be used to:

End calls. Exit menus on the display screen. Turn the phone on or turn it off.

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SOFT KEY #1

CALLER ID and NAVIGATION PAD

TAL K & RECALL

STAR & RINGER OFF

INTERCOM

SKYPE

SOFT KEY #2

END & ON/OFF

POUND, KEY LOCK & PAUSE

CALLS

Figure 2-3: Front of Handset

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Name Function

Star & Ringer Off

This button performs all the functions of a Star key along with turning the phone’s ringer on or off.

Pound, Key Lock & Pause

Intercom Use this button to access the phone’s

SKYPE Use this button to access your SKYPE

Calls Use this button to access the call

LED This LED will light amber when the

This button performs all the functions of a Pound key along with allowing you to lock the keys and enter Pauses.

intercom menu.

contact list.

records menu.

phone is in use and flash when a call is coming in.

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The Buttons on the Handset

Name Function

HEADSET Allows you to connect a headset

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HEADSET

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Figure 2-4: Side of Handset

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The Handset’s Back Panel

The Cordless IP Phone’s speakerphone and battery compartment are located on the back panel of the handset. For directions on how to insert the battery, refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.

Speakerphone

Battery Compartment

Figure 2-5: Back Panel of Handset

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The Handset’s Back Panel

Icons shown on the Handset

Various icons will appear on the Handset’s Display Screen to provide you information about the phone. Some of the icons are:

Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Base/Handset Link Name

Call in Progress Number

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Battery Full (This bar goes lower as the battery charge runs low.)

Loudspeaker Volume Level (More blocks equal greater volume.)

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Battery Empty (This bar goes lower as the battery charge runs low.)

NOTE: Please note that handset may not turn ON for up to 15 minutes if the batteries are low

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Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Alarm Clock Internal Melody

Ringer Off External Melody

Key Lock Mode

Home Phone/PSTN Base Volume

Mobile Phone Contrast

Gender Office Phone

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Icons shown on the Handset

Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Address (Country, Province, City) Birthday

USB Base Language

Message Waiting Indicator Online Status

Call Timers

When you are on a call, a call timer on the Display Screen will show the length of your current call.

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Menus and Submenus

The Handset’s Display Screen shows a variety of menus with the Telephony Kit’s various features and functions. These menus are displayed here:

Main Menu

Skype Display Sounds Advanced System

Contacts Clock Handset Alarm Clock Register

User Status Time Format Key Tones Timer Base Select

Voicemail Handset Name Handset Tones Stopwatch Delete HS

LCD Contrast Touch & Dial Change PIN

Language Auto Answer Reset

Wallpaper

Color

NOTE: Whenever you are in Menu mode, you must

press the Save or OK button to save your changes. If you do not press this button, your changes will be lost.

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Menus and Submenus

Phonebook

Private Shared

View View

Use Number Use Number

Details Edit

Edit To Private

To Shared Delete

Delete Add Entry

Add Entry Status

Quick Dial Delete All

Status

Delete All

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NOTE: Whenever you are in Menu mode, you must press the Save or OK button to save your changes. If you do not press this button, your changes will be lost.

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Call Records Menu

Missed Dialed Received Call Timers Delete Calls

Use Number Use Number Use Number Last Call Missed

Details Details Details Dialled Dialed

Use Number Use Number Use Number Received Received

List List List All Calls VMWI

To Private To Private To Private Clear All All Calls

To Shared To Shared To Shared

Delete Delete Delete

To Private To Private To Private

To Shared To Shared To Shared

Delete Delete Delete

NOTE: Whenever you are in Menu mode, you must

press the Save or OK button to save your changes. If you do not press this button, your changes will be lost.

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Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit

Overview

This chapter gives instructions on how to set up the Telephony Kit on your network, as well how to set up your PC and how to set the Handset’s clock.

Setting Up the Telephony Kit

To begin setting up the Telephony Kit:

1. Connect the Base Station’s USB plug to a USB port on your PC.

2. Place the two rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries (included), observing their polarities, into the Handset’s battery compartment and slide the battery cover firmly back into place.

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Figure 3-1: The Handset’s Batteries

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3. Connect the Charger’s power plug to a power socket.

4. Place the handset on the charger unit and let the batteries charge for a full 14 hours before using the phone for the first time.

NOTE: Handset may get warm during initial charge.

NOTE: Please note that handset may not turn ON for up to 15 minutes if the batteries are low

Turn the Handset on and off

To turn the power on the Handset on or off, simply press and hold the Handset’s End & On/Off button.

NOTE: If you move too far away from the Base Station while on a call, an alarm tone will emit from the Handset and the Base/Handset Link icon will flash upon its Display Screen. This means your call will be disconnected if you do not move back within the Base Station’s range. Further, if a disconnected Handset is outside of the Base Station’s range for more than 30 minutes, the phone will automatically turn off.

Figure 3-2: Handset on Charger

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Setting Up the Telephony Kit

Setting Up Your PC

Before you can use the Telephony Kit, you must have SKYPE software installed on your PC. You must also have an active SKYPE account. As this phone depends upon the SkYPE software to place calls, it will not work without it. For information on how to download and use SKYPE, please visit www.skype.com

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Next, install the Telephony Kit’s USB driver from the enclosed setup wizard CD, as follows:

1. Turn on your PC.

2. Insert the setup wizard CD to your PC’s CD-Rom drive.

3. On the CD-Rom’s directory, double click the setup.exe file.

4. An installation wizard will help you install the driver and place a shortcut icon on your desktop.

When you are ready to begin using the phone:

1. Verify that the Base Station is connected to your PC’s USB port.

2. Start the SKYPE software and log in to your SKYPE account.

3. Start the USB driver by double clicking on the Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit icon created on your desktop if it is not already started.

4. Once both SKYPE and the Base Station are active, the Telephony Kit is ready for use. Your current SKYPE online status should be shown on the Handset’s Display Screen.

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NOTE: Once the USB driver

is installed on your PC, the Telephony Kit should start automatically whenever you start the PC.

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Adjusting the Speaker Volume on your PC

The speaker volume setting on your PC will affect the Handset’s sound quality. To adjust the speaker volume:

1. Open the Control Panel on your PC.

2. Windows 2000 users should select Sound and Multimedia. Windows XP users should select Sound and Audio devices.

3. Select the Audio tab.

4. Windows 2000 users should check the Use only preferred devices box. Windows XP users should check the Use only default devices box.

5. Select USB audio Device/USB Phone from the Preferred device pull-down menu.

6. Click the Volume button and adjust the volume using the slider for the best sound quality.

7. Close the window when finished.

Figure 3-3: Windows Sound Properties

Figure 3-4: Volume Control

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Setting Up Your PC

Setting the Handset’s Clock

Once you have followed all of the directions above, the Handset will obtain the current time from your PC, which will be shown on the Display Screen. If you wish to change the time shown, however, you must do the following:

To adjust the time setting:

1. Use the Soft Keys to select the Menu option.

2. Using the Up or Down directions on the Navigation Pad, select DISPLAY. Then, click OK with the appropriate Soft Key.

3. Using the Up or Down directions on the Navigation Pad, select CLOCK. Then, click OK with the appropriate Soft Key.

4. Using the Left or Right directions on the Navigation Pad, change the hour. Then, press Down on the Navigation Pad.

5. Using the Left or Right directions on the Navigation Pad, change the minute. (If you are using a 12-hour clock, proceed to Step 6. If you are using a 24-hour clock, proceed to Step 7.)

6. Press Down on the Navigation Pad. Then, press Left or Right directions on the Navigation Pad to select AM or PM.

7. Press OK with the appropriate Soft Key to set your change.

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To show the clock as a 12-hour or 24-hour clock:

1. Use the Soft Keys to select the Menu option.

2. Using the Up or Down directions on the Navigation Pad, select DISPLAY. Then, click OK with the appropriate Soft Key.

3. Using the Up or Down directions on the Navigation Pad, select TIME FORMAT. Then, click OK with the appropriate Soft Key.

4. Using the Up or Down directions on the Navigation Pad, select 12 HOURS or 24 HOURS.

5. Press OK with the appropriate Soft Key to set your change.

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Making Calls

Calling an Ordinary Phone Number

1. Press the Talk & Recall Button.

2. Dial the number you want to call; the number appears on the display and is dialled.

SKYPEOUT

In order to make SKYPEOUT calls, you need to purchase SKYPEOUT credits; please go to http://www.skype.com/store/buy/skypeout.html for further details.

When making SKYPEOUT calls, it is necessary to dial 00, 011 or + as a prefix of the phone number you are calling.

For example, when making calls within North America: 00-1-905-5251258 or 011-1-905-3456622

when making international calls: 00-852-25447555 or +852-90446577

Emergency Calls

This phone is not intended for making emergency calls; please use a standard analog telephone in case of emergency.

Entering a +

Simply press and hold the 0 key for 1 second during standby or off hook.

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Call timer

The call timer shows the duration of your current call on display.

Out of range warning

If you move too far away from the base unit during a call, your phone will sound an alert tone, and Base/Handset Link icon will flash.

If the handset cannot find the base in 30 minutes, it will automatically turn itself off and user will have to manually turn it on again.

Low battery warning

If your phone is almost out of battery during a call, it will sound an alert tone. Place your phone on the charger for charging as soon as possible or it would turn off when it is out of battery. Placing the phone on the charger for charging will end the current call.

Calling SKYPE Contact

1. Press the SKYPE button to launch the contact list.

Contact List

The contact list shows the SKYPE contact list of the user who is currently login to SKYPE on the PC. The icon on the left of each entry shows the online status of the contact. If the contact list is not obtained (i.e. user not login), UNAVAILABLE will be returned.

Changing user status

You can also change your online status on the handset. Refer to section 8 for instruction on how to change online status.

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Search by letter

Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the name you wish to find. For example, to find "Sam", press 7 four times, the first contact begins with the letter S is high-lighted.

2. Press Up and Down to select the contact.

View contact Information

When a contact is highlighted, press DETAILS allows you to view the information of the selected contact. Contact's full name, home/mobile/office phone number, language, address, and online status will be shown.

3. Select the contact to call then press Talk & Recall. The contact name will be displayed and dialled.

Preparatory Dialing for SKYPEOUT (pre-dial)

With pre-dial, you can see and edit the number you are calling on the display before dialing it thru SKYPEOUT.

1. Enter the number you want to call. The number appears on the display.

Deleting digits

Press CLEAR to delete an incorrect digit. If you press CLEAR on the last digit, your phone will return to standby.

Entering a pause

Press and hold the Pound, Key Lock & Pause button where you want to enter a pause.

2. Press the Talk & Recall button.

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