Linksys CIT300 Quick Start Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Package Contents

• Handset

• 2 NiMH Batteries

• Charger with Power Adapter

• USB Base Station with USB Cable

•Power Adapter

• RJ-11 Cable (US and UK only)

• Quick Installation

• Setup Wizard CD with Skype Software

A To begin, insert the Setup

B Select your preferred

C Click Click Here to Start. D After reading the License

Installing the Telephony Kit

Wizard CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click Start. Click Run. In the field provided, enter D:\SetupWizard.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

language. Then click Next.

Agreement, click I accept

the agreement. Then click Next.

E Connect the USB cable of

the USB base station to a USB port on your PC.

Connect the included power adapter to the power port of the USB base station. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.

If you have a landline, connect a RJ-11 telephone cable (included) to the LINE port of the USB base station. Then connect the other end to your telephone wall jack.

Click Next.

F Remove the cover of the

battery compartment.

Insert the two NiMH rechargeable, AAA batteries (included).

Slide the cover upward until it snaps into place.

Place the handset on the charger.

G The following screen

displays the various keys of the handset. Click Next.

H Before you use the

Telephony Kit, make sure you have the following:

• high-speed Internet connection

• Skype application already installed on

• your PC (also included on the CD)

• Skype account (you can sign up for a Skype account after you have installed the Skype application)

• fully charged handset

Click Next.

I Click Check Audio.

Voice

Model No.

CIT300

Dual-Mode

Internet Telephony Kit

Quick Installation

Plug the charger’s power adapter into an electrical outlet.

Click Next.

NOTE: For the initial charge, allow

the batteries to charge for at least 14 hours.

Using the Telephony Kit

Important Safety Information

J A new window will appear.

From the Sound Playback drop-down menu, select the audio device that will be used for your PC’s audio.

Click the Use only default devices checkbox.

Click Apply. Then click OK.

K On the Sounds and

Multimedia Properties

screen, click Next.

L To install the Skype software,

click Install Skype. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To register the Telephony Kit, click Online Registration.

To exit the Setup Wizard, click Exit.

Proceed to the next section,

“Using the Telephony Kit.”

Windows 2000

A Start the Skype software on

your PC, and log into your Skype account.

B If this is the first time you will

use the Telephony Kit with this PC, you will be asked to allow its software to access Skype. Click Allow this program to use Skype, and then click OK.

C When the handset is fully

charged, press and hold down the Power or End Call key for two seconds; this will power on the handset.

D Your current Skype online

status should be shown on the handset’s display screen.

E For Skype calls, press the

skype key on the handset to view your Skype contact list. Select a contact, and then press the Call key.

For landline calls, use the handset as a regular phone. Press the Call key to make a landline call.

Congratulations! The installation

of the Dual-Mode Internet

Telephony Kit is complete.

NOTE: If the USB driver is not active,

double-click the Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit icon on your desktop.

Important regulatory warnings and instructions are listed in “Appendix C: Regulatory Information” of the User Guide, which is on the Setup CD-ROM. Read carefully before installing the Telephony Kit.

BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

• Do not use this product near water, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

• Do not place this product on an unstable table. The product may fall and be damaged.

• This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

• This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

• Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

• Do not use this product near intensive care medical equipment or by persons with pacemakers.

• Due to the radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of hearing aids may experience interference in the form of a humming noise.

BATTERIES

• Use only the battery type listed in the instruction manual. Do not use lithium batteries or non-rechargeable batteries that may damage the handset and charger.

• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they can explode.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic if swallowed.

• Avoid contact with metal objects when handling the battery. These objects could short out the batteries or cause the conductor to overheat resulting in burns.

• Do not attempt to recharge the battery cell by heating it. Sudden release of battery electrolyte can cause burns or irritation to the eyes or skin.

• Observe the proper polarity, or direction, of any battery. Reverse insertion of the battery cell can result in leakage or explosion.

• Remove the battery cells if you do not plan to use the product for several months at a time.

• Discard any “dead” batteries because they are likely to leak into the product.

• Do not store this product or the battery in a high temperature area. Battery stored in a freezer or refrigerator should be protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Battery should be stabilized at room temperature before using.

• Your battery is rechargeable and can be recycled once it outlives its usefulness. Depending upon your local and state law, it might be illegal to dispose of this battery into a municipal waste system. Check with your local solid waste company for more information on your recycling options for the battery cells.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM. You can also call or e-mail for further support.

24-hour Technical Support

800-326-7114 (toll-free from US or Canada)

E-mail Support

support@linksys.com

Website

http://www.linksys.com or http://support.linksys.com

RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)

http://www.linksys.com/support

FTP Site

ftp://ftp.linksys.com

Sales Information

800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)

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