Panasonic KX-TG9150E User Manual

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Operating Instructions

for USB Adaptor

Model No.

USB Adaptor

You must install the Skype software and USB Adaptor Utility to your computer
before it can be used.

What is Skype?

Skype is a programme for making free calls over the Internet to anyone else who also has
Skype. It is free and easy to download and use, and works with most computers.
You can get the Skype software and detailed information from the following website:

http://www.skype.com/

Important:

L To use Skype, the USB adaptor must be connected to a computer which is active and

connected to the Internet using broadband connection.

L Installation, configuration, and operation explanations for Skype software are not included

in these operating instructions. For more information, refer to the online manual for Skype
software.

L Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and cannot be used for emergency

calling.

L For information about Skype, please visit the Skype homepage:

http://www.skype.com/

KX-TGA915EX

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future
reference.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Feature highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Preparation

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

System requirements for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connecting to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Symbols and screen shots used in these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installing and setting up the USB Adaptor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Confirming the USB adaptor works properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Deregistering the USB adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Uninstalling the USB Adaptor Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the USB Adaptor

Entering the IP phone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Making internet calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Answering internet calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Useful features during an internet call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Selecting the IP ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Useful Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Warning:

Feature highlights

Internet telephone

By connecting the USB adaptor to your
computer installed with Skype software and
USB Adaptor Utility, you can make and
answer internet telephone calls using the
handset.
If you do not have the Skype software,
please visit http://www.skype.com/ to
download and install the Skype software to
your computer.

L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do

Connections

L Connect the USB adaptor to a USB port

L The USB adaptor may not turn off and

Important information

General

L This product should not be used near

emergency/intensive care medical
equipment and should not be used by
people with pacemakers.

L Care should be taken that objects do not

fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into,
the unit. Do not subject this product to
excessive smoke, dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.

Environment

L Do not use this product near water.
L This product should be kept away from

heat sources such as radiators, cookers,
etc. It should also not be placed in rooms
where the temperature is less than 5 °C or
greater than 40 °C.

L When you leave the product unused for a

long period of time, disconnect the
product from the computer.

L The maximum data transferring distance

may be shortened when the product is
used in the following places: Near
obstacles such as hills, tunnels,
underground, near metal objects such as
wire fences, etc.

Important security notice

L Panasonic cannot accept any liability or

Important

L Panasonic cannot accept any liability or

Introduction

not expose this product to rain or any
other type of moisture.

on your computer. For optimum
performance, do not connect more than
one USB adaptor to a single computer or
the USB adaptor to your computer via a
hub.

may consume electricity regardless of
whether your computer is turned off or in
sleep mode. By connecting/disconnecting
the USB adaptor from an active computer,
the USB adaptor will turn on/off. We
recommend when you are not using the
internet telephony, that you disconnect the
USB adaptor from your computer.

provide warranty for security problems
occurring in the following cases:
– when the internet security settings were

not set during use,

– when VoIP (Voice over Internet

Protocol) communication software was
used,

– when software not provided by

Panasonic was used.

provide warranty for the Skype software.

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Introduction

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not
be mixed with general household waste. For
proper treatment, recovery and recycling,
please take these products to designated
collection points, where they will be
accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for
further details of your nearest designated
collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.

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Controls

A

Preparation

A Antenna
B Status indicator
C USB plug

B

C

Status indicator

The status indicator indicates the USB adaptor status.

Indicator Status

Flashing USB adaptor is receiving power from the computer but link to the base

unit, Skype software or USB Adaptor Utility has not been established.

Light on USB adaptor is receiving power from the computer and has link with your

base unit, ready to use.

Light off USB adaptor is off (not receiving power from the computer).

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Preparation

System requirements for your computer

The following system requirements must be met in order to use the USB Adaptor Utility.

Item Description

®

Operating System Microsoft

CPU Intel

RAM 256 MB or more

HDD 50 MB available disk space

Resolution 800 x 600 or higher resolution display

Others USB interface (1.1)

CD-ROM drive
Video adaptor with High Colour (16 bit) or higher
Skype software (Skype 2.0 or later)
Internet connection: Broadband, e.g. DSL

Windows® 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP

®

Pentium®III 1 GHz or faster

Connecting to a computer

Connect the USB adaptor to the USB port of your computer.
L The USB adaptor receives power from the USB port.

Raise the antenna.

Using the included USB extension

Raise the antenna.

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