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TABLE OF CONTENTS i Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 o What is Skype? 1 o What does my NexoTek gateway do? 1 o Product Features 1 o Package Contents 2 o System Requirements 2 Chapter 2: Setting Up Skype 3 o Download and Installation 3 o Creating a New Skype Account 7 o Making a Test Call 10 Chapter 3: In
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ii Chapter 8: Advanced Options 35 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 38 o SkyMagic Icon Indicators 38 Enabling SkyMagic to use Skype 39 o Your Computer Audio Settings 41 o Contacting NexoTek 44 Appendices 45 o Appendix A: Managing Skype Contacts 45 Adding a Skype Contact 45 Removing a Skype Contact 48 o Appen
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 What is Skype? Skype is a program that essentially allows you to make phone calls over the Internet to other Skype users. Because the connection is established over the Web, Skype-to-Skype calls are completely free of charge, and this is why phone companies do not want you to know about Skype. You can use Skype to call people as close by as your neighbors or as far away as
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 2 Package Contents Your NT-B300 box contains the following items: One (1) NexoTek NT-B300 USB Skype Gateway One (1) USB cable One (1) telephone cord One (1) SkyMagic installation CD One (1) User Manual System Requirements In order to use your phone and the necessary software that accompanies it, your computer must have the following: One (1) of t
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 3 How do I set up Skype? In order to use your gateway, you will need the Skype program installed on your computer. If you already have Skype installed, please skip to Chapter 3. There are three main parts of the Skype setup process. First, you must download the program for free from the Internet and install it to your computer. Then you will create a Skype account by picking out a user name
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 4 3. On the next page that loads, press the Download button. 4. Another page will load. Press the Download button once again. 5. When the download window opens, choose the Run option.
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 5 6. Your computer will now download a file called SkypeSetup.exe. This may take a few seconds. 7. When the download finishes, you will see a window asking what you want to do with the file. Again, press the button that says Run.
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 6 8. A window containing the Skype End User License Agreement will appear. Check the box that says Yes, I accept the EULA and I have read the Privacy Statement. Then click Install. The Skype files will now be copied to your computer. 9. You will now see the sign-in window, signifying that you have completed the download and installation of the pro
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 7 Creating a New Skype Account 1. Now you will begin the second part of setting up Skype, creating a new account. You will make a user name and a password to log in and use the program. This is the name exclusive to you that you will use to talk to other people in the Skype community. To set up a new account, begin by clicking on the link in the sign-in window that says Don’t have a Skype Name?
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 8 3. In the next window, you have the option of entering your e-mail address and country or region and city of residence. This information is optional. If you choose to give your e-mail address, you also have the option of receiving news and special offers from Skype. You may also choose whether or not you want Skype to sign you in automatically when the program is run. When you have finished conf
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 9 5. When you sign in, your main Skype window will appear. 6. A Getting Started window will also pop up. Check the box that says Do not show this guide at startup and then close the window. Now you have finished the second of the Skype setup process. Please proceed to the last step, making a test call.
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 10 Making a Test Call 1. You are on the final part of the Skype setup process. To confirm that Skype works properly, you can make a test call to its automated user, Echo123. This account name is in your Contacts tab as Skype Test Call. Select the user by single-clicking on it. Then press the green phone to send the call. 2. The automated voice guides you through m
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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 11 3. When the call is finished, you will be brought back to the Contacts tab of your Skype window. If you were able to hear your message played back to you, then you have successfully finished setting up Skype. If you were not able to hear the message you left, there may be something wrong with your computer’s audio devices. Please refer to the Skype Web site for help by going to http://www.skyp
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 12 What is SkyMagic? SkyMagic is a piece of software that NexoTek created to be used with Skype. It comes in your gateway package on a CD and essentially builds the bridge between your gateway and Skype, allowing them to work together so you can make Skype calls with the convenience of your gateway. Installing the Software Before installing, please be sure that Skype is running and you are signed i
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 13 2. If a window asking you about running the CD on your computer appears, press the Yes button. 3. When the download window appears, choose the Run option. 4. A security warning may appear. Again, press the Run button.
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 14 5. When the Installing SkyMagic window appears, you may choose where on your computer you want to save the program files. Then click Next>. 6. Next, configure your options about how you would like SkyMagic to run. Then click Next>.
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 15 7. Installation should take a few seconds. When a window telling you that SkyMagic has been installed successfully appears, press the Finish button. 8. After you close this window, SkyMagic will begin running automatically, and a window will pop up saying Another program wants to use Skype. Choose the first option that says Allow this program to use Skype and then press OK. I
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 16 9. The SkyMagic icon should appear in your system tray as a red phone on a light green background. You have now completed installation of SkyMagic and can proceed to connect your gateway. You may remove the SkyMagic CD from your computer. If the SkyMagic icon has a red phone on a grey background, please make sure that Skype is running. If not, log in and run the program. If you are logged in to S
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CHAPTER 4: CONNECTING YOUR GATEWAY 17 Connecting Your Gateway Once you have Skype and SkyMagic up and running, you can connect your gateway. The gateway has three different ports. Each one connects to a different outside source: The LINE port connects to a landline phone jack in your home. The TEL port plugs into your regular home phone. The USB port connects to your computer. Plugging in the gateway is a simple proce
