LINKSYS CIT310 Users Manual

Dual-Mode Cordless Phone

for Yahoo!® Messenger with Voice

User Guide

Voice

Model No.

CIT310

Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOUD 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.

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BATTERIES

• Use only the battery type listed in the instruction manual. Do not use lithium batteries or nonrechargeable 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.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1 What’s in This User Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone 3

Overview 3 The USB Base Station 4 The Handset Front Panel 5 The Handset Side Panel 6 The Handset Back Panel 7 The Handset LCD Display Screen 8

Chapter 3: Get Connected 15

Overview 15 Before You Begin 15 Connect the USB Base Station 16 Charge the Handset Battery Pack 17 Powering On the Handset 17 Install the PC Phone Software 18 How to Use Your Phone 20

Chapter 4: Use the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone 21

Overview 21 Calls 22 The Phone Book 23 Manage the Phone Book (PH BK) 24 Call Log 27

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Timer 29 Handset Settings 31 Base Settings 36 Extra 38 Special Features 39 PC Driver Utility 42

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 45

Common Problems and Solutions 45 Frequently Asked Questions 48 Default Settings 49

Appendix B: Specifications 51

Environmental 52

Appendix C: Regulatory Information 53

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 53 Environment and Safety 53 Compliance Information 55

Appendix D: Warranty Information 61 Appendix E: Contact Information 63

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing Linksys Dual-Mode Cordless Phone. It will allow you to make phone calls using your broadband connection and Yahoo!® Messenger with Voice as well as through your regular (landline) phone service.

The Linksys Dual-Mode Phone gives you cordless convenience, so you don't have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends and it comes with a handset and USB base station. The base station plugs into your computer using a USB port, and you can connect its LINE port to a telephone wall jack. With Yahoo! Messenger running on your computer, the handset can show your Messenger contact list on its display. Find a contact in your list, press the call key, and start talking.

The phone also works with Yahoo! Messenger’s Phone Out service, as well as a regular phone. It rings when you have an incoming call on Yahoo! Messenger, or on your regular line and it even provides caller ID. You can press the mute button for privacy, or use the speakerphone function to let everyone join in.

The Linksys Dual-Mode Cordless Phone gives you all the functionality of a regular phone plus the capability to handle free or low-cost calls through Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.

Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

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What’s in This User Guide?

This guide covers the steps for installing the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.

• Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the phone’s applications and this User Guide.

• Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone This chapter describes the physical features of the phone.

• Chapter 3: Get Connected This chapter explains how to connect and set up the phone.

• Chapter 4: Use the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone This chapter discusses how to make calls and configure different features of the phone.

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

• Appendix B: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the phone.

• Appendix C: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the phone.

• Appendix D: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the phone.

• 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?

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Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone

Overview

The package includes the following:

• Handset

• USB base station with charger

• Rechargeable battery pack

• Attached USB cable

• Power adapter

• Telephone line cord

• Quick Installation

• CD-ROM that includes the Setup Wizard, Yahoo! Messenger with Voice software and a User Guide

Figure 2-1: Handset on

Charger

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The USB Base Station

The USB base station displays different LED lights based on call types and waiting voice mail messages. It also charges the handset’s battery and is used to page a misplaced handset.

Front Panel

Voicemail Icon Green when there is new voicemail.

Charge Red when the handset is charging

Base Button Blue when the Yahoo! Messenger-enabled PC is in use.

Amber when there is a regular call.

Green when there is a Voice Mail message waiting.

Red when you page the handset.

Voicemail

Charge

Back Panel

LINE Port Connect the LINE port to the USB base station to your telephone wall jack with a telephone

line cord (included).

Built-in USB Cable Connect the USB base station to a USB port of your PC.

Power Port Connect the power adapter of the USB base station.

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Figure 2-2: Front of USB base

station

Line

Figure 2-3: Back of USB base

USB Cable

station

The USB Base Station

Base Button

Power Port

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The Handset Front Panel

You can have up to six cordless handsets for a single USB base station (refer to “Chapter 4: Use the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone” for more information). The keys are described in this table.

Key Name Function

1., 5. Soft Key Press this key to select the appropriate action shown on the left- or right-hand side of the screen.

2. Regular call Press this key to make or answer regular calls.

3. Yahoo! call Press this key to make or answer Yahoo! Messenger

calls through your computer.

4. Navigation Pad Use to navigate menus in up and down directions.

6. Power / End Call Press and hold this key to power the handset on or off.

Press this key to end a call or exit the current menu without saving changes.

7. Speakerphone Press to use the speakerphone feature.

8. Flash/R Press to accept a second call, or redial a call.

9. #/P Press to lock the keys, or enter a pause

10. INT Press to use the intercom.

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Figure 2-4: Front

panel detail

10.

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The Handset Side Panel

If you have a headset (optional), open the headset flap. Then plug a 2.5 mm headset into it to use this option.

Headset flap

Figure 2-5: Handset

side panel

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The Handset Back Panel

The handset speakerphone and battery compartment are located on the back panel. For directions on how to insert the battery pack, refer to “Chapter 3: Get Started.”

Speakerphone

Battery Compartment

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Figure 2-6: Handset back

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The Handset LCD Display Screen

The display screen shows descriptive icons, the Yahoo! Messenger icon (a smiling emoticon), a call timer (displayed during a call) and the handset number (up to six handsets can be registered to one USB base station).

Display Screen Icons

The main icons that appear on the LCD display screen are shown in the table below. The icons may be a different size than displayed here.

Icon Description Icon Description

Alarm Battery empty

Battery full Be right back and stepped out

Call me/Online Conference

Confirm question Confirmed

Do not disturb Failed/warning

Information needed Key Lock

(The bars shorten as the battery charge runs low.)

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The Handset LCD Display Screen

Icon Description Icon Description

Line in use Message waiting

Mute No line

Offline/Invisible/Not At My Desk Not available

PC Not Available Phone In

Phone Out Ringer off

Ringer on Signal strength

SMS Waiting

Call Timer

When you are on a call, the call timer shows the duration of your current call.

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Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone The Handset LCD Display Screen

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Menus

From the standby screen, press the left soft key to select Menu. Use the navigation pad to scroll through the menus and sub-menus.

Phone Book Call Log Timer Handset Setup Base Setup Extra

Search Line Missed Time Format

12 Hours 24 Hours

Add Line Answered Clock

Date Time

Group VIP View Edit Name Business Family Friends School Others

Line Dialed Alarm

On/Off Off Once Time Everyday Time Weekday Time

Language English Espanol Francais

Zip Code Ringer On/Off

Ringer Type Line Ringer 1...10 Y! Voice Intercom VIP Business Family Friends School Others Page

Ringer Type Ringer 1 ... 5

On Off

My Y! Status Available Offline Busy Be Right Back Invisible Not At My Desk On the Phone Stepped Out

Y! Weather

Y! Local

Walkie Talkie

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Phone Book Call Log Timer Handset Setup Base Setup Extra

Speed Dial Y! Voice Missed Ringer Type

Ringer 1...10

Check Mem Y! Voice Answered Ringer Volume Voice Mail

Emergency Number 1...4

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Y! Voice Dialed Wallpaper

Ringer Volume Line Y! Voice Intercom VIP Business Family Friends School Others Page

Service Clear Message

Default

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Phone Book Call Log Timer Handset Setup Base Setup Extra

Delete

Line Missed Line Answered Line Dialed All Line Y! Voice Missed Y! Voice Answered Y! Voice Dialed All Y! Voice

Key Tones

Contrast

On Off

Auto Answer On Off

Handset Name

Menu Color

Backlight Normal Power Saving

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Phone Book Call Log Timer Handset Setup Base Setup Extra

Y! Contacts All On Line

Registration

De-Registration

Select Base

Default

Proceed to “Chapter 3: Get Connected.”

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The Handset LCD Display Screen

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Chapter 3: Get Connected

Overview

After connecting the USB base station and charging the handset battery pack, you need to run the Setup CD ROM Setup Wizard for installation of the phone.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have a PC with the following:

• 400 Mhz processor

• Windows 2000 or XP

• High-speed Internet connection

• Available USB port

• 128 MB RAM

• 15 MB hard disk space available for installation

If you have regular phone service, you need an available telephone wall jack.

If you do not already have Yahoo! Messenger with Voice, visit http://messenger.yahoo.com to download for free.

Chapter 3: Get Connected Overview

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