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User manual
IINTE NTER RN NE ET T p pH HO ON NE E
SKYPE PHONE / USB
WIN & MAC
Rev. 622
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Freecom Internet Phone Dear user! GB Thanks You For Purchasing Freecom Internet Phone. Freecom Internet Phone is certified by Skype. Freecom Internet Phone supports most of the features in Skype. All you need is a computer with high-speed internet connection and a USB port to get you started to answer and receive Skype calls, or SkypeOut by using the numeric keypad to dial phone numbers. Additional features built into Freecom Internet Phone are ring tones, volume control, speed-dial, hold,
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Table of Contents User manual GB General information ...........................................................................................................page 4 Precautionary measures ....................................................................................................page 5 Freecom Internet Phone ...................................................................................................page 6 Chapter 1: Install Skype software ........................................
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Freecom Internet Phone General Information GB The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble- free operation. System Requirements In order to use the Freecom Internet Phone, following components are needed: PC: • Intel Pentium II 400 MHz or higher • 128 MB RAM or higher • CD-ROM drive for installing drivers and/or software • Available USB port • 40 MB of free hard disk space • Broadband internet connection (cable, DSL, etc.) • Operating system: Windows 200
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General Information Precautionary measures GB To ensure that your Freecom Internet Phone functions properly, please take note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and dam- age the Freecom Internet Phone. • Do not drop the Freecom Internet Phone or expose it to other kinds of sudden me- chanical shocks as this can lead to damages of the device. • Do not use the Freecom Internet Phone when the ambient temperature is below 10°C or above 45°C. • If th
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Freecom Internet Phone Freecom Internet Phone GB Why Freecom Internet Phone? Freecom Internet Phone functions almost just like a traditional one. The only difference lies where that Freecom Internet Phone must be used in conjunction with computers via USB interface and VOIP software. Most people use Skype phone software with speaker and microphone, or with headset. Freecom Internet Phone is designed to look and function like a traditional one to allow users to relate better when learn to use
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Install Skype Software Chapter 1: Install Skype Software GB Freecom Internet Phone must be used with Skype. Please install Skype and Freecom Internet Phone Driver before installing Freecom Internet Phone. If you have already 1 installed Skype to your computer, please skip Software Installation, and move on to Freecom Internet Phone Driver Installation. Software installation Please first install Skype included in the CD (or download the newest version on web http://www.skype.com/download/). I
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Freecom Internet Phone GB 1 2. Please select "Yes, I accept the EULA and I have read the Privacy Statement" after reading the License Agreement. Click on Options. 3. If you would like to have the shortcuts installed, please leave the green checks in the selection boxes, choose from, "Create a desktop Icon", "Launch Skype after installa- tion", and "Start Skype when the computer starts". 8
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Install Skype Software Installation program will automatically create a Skype directory and install the soft- GB ware into this directory. You can designate other folder by selecting "Browse" and install the software into the designated folder. Once you have selected the desired options please select "Install". 1 4. Starting Skype for the first time, Skype will request for your account and password. If you already have a Skype account, select "Existing Users – Log in to Skype tab to log in
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Freecom Internet Phone Chapter : Freecom Internet Phone Driver Installation GB You can enhance your Skype experience with Freecom Internet Phone of which is just like any handheld telephone or cellular phone. Please install Freecom Internet Phone driver before connecting your Freecom Internet Phone to your computer. 1. To start Freecom Internet Phone driver installation, select "Software Installation" and then "Internet Phone Driver" in the start menu. 2. A reminder window will appear lik
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Freecom Internet Phone Driver Installation 3. Installation program will automatically create a Freecom Internet Phone directory and install the software into this directory. You can designate other folder by select- GB ing "Browse" and install the software into the designated folder. Select "Next" to continue. 4. Select "Install" to start installation. 11
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Freecom Internet Phone 5. The software installation will take approximately 10 seconds. Then select "Close" to GB end the installation. 1
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Hardware installation and setting Chapter : Hardware installation and setting GB After installing Skype and Freecom Internet Phone driver, please plug in Freecom Internet Phone into the USB port of your computer. You have the option to customize personal setting. Freecom Internet Phone Installation 1. Go to the Start menu to select "Freecom Internet Phone" folder then start Freecom Internet Phone software. The first time you start the program, a Skype Warning Display will appear: a) Allo
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Freecom Internet Phone 2. Please connect Freecom Internet Phone to the USB jack of your computer like the GB picture shown below. 3. After few seconds, your computer will recognize this new hardware title as Freecom Internet Phone. Installation for Freecom Internet Phone is therefore complete. 14
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Buttons and Functions Chapter 4: Buttons and Functions GB 4 Volume Control This set of button is designed for volume level adjustment. The top button is for volume up; the bottom button is for volume down. Accept/Dial 1. When you receive a call, press this button to answer the call. 2. When you have selected your contact or input the desired phone number, press this button, to place your call. Buddy Seesaw 1. Flip it up and down to toggle through your contacts in Skype contact list. 2. In oth
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Freecom Internet Phone "+" button (SkypeOut button) GB Use this button to dial to telephone or cellular phone. Press "+" button, then enter country code, area code, and phone number. (Require SkypeOut credits) 4 Status LED: Five modes 1. When Freecom Internet Phone is connected to your computer, the LED will flash every two seconds during standby; 2. LED flashes quicker when there is an incoming call; 3. LED is lit during a call; 4. LED flashes slower while mute. 5. After hanging up, LED is th
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How to use Freecom Internet Phone Chapter 5: How to use Freecom Internet Phone GB Using Freecom Internet Phone is as easy as using any traditional telephone or cellular phone. You will discover how quickly you can become familiar with operating Freecom 5 Internet Phone. 5.1 How To Make A Call You can make two types of calls with Freecom Internet Phone. First type is calling people in your Contacts. Second type is calling telephone or cellular phone numbers. Please see the chart below for re
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Freecom Internet Phone 2. Skype has Contacts as the default tab. GB 5 3. Toggle the Buddy Seesaw up and down to select your contact, then press Accept/Dial button to make a call. 18
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How to use Freecom Internet Phone 4. Skype starts dialing, a new tab page will display the status of the call placed. GB 5 5. When the other party answers the call, a Call During timer will start to display your current conversation time. 19
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Freecom Internet Phone 5. How To Make A SkypeOut Call (Dial to telephone or cellular phone GB numbers) Skype is free internet telephony, when both party uses Skype to chat online it is easy 5 and free. Unfortunately not everyone has Skype yet. That’s why there is SkypeOut, a low cost way to make calls from Skype to family and friends who still use those traditional telephones or cellular phones. That means calling anyone, anywhere in the world at local rates. Before using SkypeOut, please
