Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Ver 2.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Features System Requirements Getting to Know IPW Technical Support 1 1 2 2 3 4 2 Installing Skype Software Downloading and Installing Skype Creating a Skype Account Adding Contacts Assigning a Speed-Dial Number 5 5 8 9 11 3 Connecting Internet Phone Wizard Hardware Single-Line Connection Dual-Line Connection 13 4 Installing Internet Phone Wizard Software 18 5 Updating Internet Phone Wizard Configuring IPW 22 22 6 Using Internet Phone Wizard Before
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual ii
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard(IPW). IPW allows you to make free calls over the Internet and budget calls with Skype™ any time, anywhere. With IPW, you can use your regular telephone to make long distance calls and even international calls at dramatically reduced rates.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Features Connect directly to your regular telephone so you can make and receive Internet calls from your phone Patented “I-Phone Switch” for switching your telephone between Internet and regular phone modes Call waiting Caller ID for Internet calls Supports Skype speed-dial and SkypeOut service No external power required Echo-cancellation technology System Requirements Minimum IBM PC-compatible computer with one available USB port, Celeron 800 MHz or faste
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Getting to Know IPW This section contains a quick description of IPW lights (LEDs) and ports. IPW has several indicator lights on its front panel, and a series of ports on its rear panel. Front Panel The front panel of IPW features three lights: Regular Call, Internet Call, and Ready.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Rear Panel The rear panel of IPW contains three ports: USB, Line, and Phone. USB Port The USB port is used to connect a computer to IPW via USB cable. Line Port The Line port is used to connect IPW to a wall phone line outlet or modem via phone cable. Phone Port The Phone port is used to connect IPW to a telephone via phone cable. Technical Support For troubleshooting issues, frequently asked questions, and technical support, go to: www.vosky.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Skype Software 2 The first step in setting up IPW is installing Skype on the computer connected to IPW. This chapter describes the Skype installation procedure in four parts: downloading and installing Skype, creating an account, adding contacts, and assigning speed-dial numbers. Downloading and Installing Skype If Skype has already been installed on the computer, make sure it is the latest version.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 4. In the window that appears, read the on-screen instructions, select a language, then click Next. 5. In the next window, read the license agreement, click in the circle next to “I accept the agreement”, then click Next.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 6. Select a location on the computer’s hard drive to download the Skype software, then click Next. 7. In the next window, set up additional tasks, if needed, then click Next.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 8. Skype installs. Click Finish in the last window to complete the installation. The Skype software is installed on the computer. Go to the next section to create a Skype account. Creating a Skype Account To create a Skype account: 1. After Skype installs, the “Create a new Skype account” window appears. Enter the required information (denoted by a red asterisk). Click Sign In.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. In the next window, enter additional information. Click Next. The Skype account is created. Go to the next section to add contacts to the account. Adding Contacts To add contacts to your Skype account: 1. Go to the main Skype account window and click Add Contact.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. When the “Add a Contact” window appears, enter the name of another Skype user in the appropriate text box, then click Search. 3. Use your mouse to select the person you are looking for, then click Add Selected Contact.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 4. A “Say Hello! ” window appears, then click OK. The contact has been added. To view the contact list, select the “Contact” tab from the main Skype window. To assign a speeddial number to a contact, go to the next section. Assigning a Speed-Dial Number 1. From the main Skype window, select the Contact tab, rightclick on a contact name, and in the menu that appears, select Set Speed-Dial.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. In the next window, enter a speed-dial number, then click OK. 3. The speed-dial number is assigned to the contact. 4. Repeat to assign a speed-dial number to other contacts. After finishing with the installation and configuration of Skype, go to the next chapter (“Connecting IPW Hardware”) to continue setting up IPW.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Connecting Internet Phone Wizard Hardware 3 This chapter explains how to physically connect IPW to a telephone and phone line. There are two basic ways to connect IPW: Single-Line or Dual-Line. Caution: Make sure the IPW is not connected to the computer until instructed to do so by IPW installation program (see chapter 4, “Installing IPW Software”).
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Single-Line Connection with Dial-Up Modem If the computer is connected to the Internet via dial-up modem with no other phone line in the home, IPW can only be set up in Single-Line mode. To connect IPW in Single-Line mode with a dial-up modem: 1. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of IPW. 2. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the telephone. 3.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual To connect IPW in Dual-Line mode: 1. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of IPW. 2. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the telephone. 3. Using the supplied phone cable, insert one end in the “Line” port on the rear panel of IPW. 4. Insert the other end of the supplied phone cable in a standard phone line outlet.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Dual-Line Connection with DSL Modem Since DSL modems are connected via phone line (like IPW), there are two ways to connect IPW when a DSL modem is present: Connecting to a Phone Line Splitter, and Connecting to a DSL Filter. Select the configuration matching the current computer/DSL set up, and follow the instructions.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Connecting to a DSL Splitter If the telephone is connected to the phone line via a wall mount DSL filter, follow this procedure to connect IPW: 1. Use the supplied phone cable and insert one end in the “Line” port of IPW. 2. Insert the other end of the supplied phone cable in the “Phone” port of the DSL filter. 3. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of IPW. 4.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Internet Phone Wizard Software 4 After connecting IPW hardware (see chapter 3), IPW software must be installed on the computer. To install IPW software: 1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer, then from the first “InstallShield Wizard” window, click Next. 2. In the next window, read the license agreement and click in the circle next to “I accept the terms of the license agreement”. Click Next.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 3. When the next window appears, either click Change to select a custom location to install IPW software, or click Next to install the software in the default location (...\Program Files\VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard). 4. When the next window appears, read the on-screen instructions. Click Install. 5. The software installs. When finished, follow the instructions in the next window, using the picture as a reference.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual If IPW was not connected correctly, a warning window appears. If this occurs, connect IPW as described in step 5, click OK, then continue to step 6. 6. Another window appears. Enter an email address to be contacted about future online updates. Click Next. 7. A window with information about using Skype with IPW appears. Read the on-screen information, then click Next.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 8. The last window appears. Click Finish. 9. Wait for the IPW application to launch (this may take up to a minute). When the following window appears, select “Allow this program to use Skype” by clicking in the appropriate circle, then click OK.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Updating Internet Phone Wizard 5 This chapter explains how to update IPW software. Configuring IPW To update IPW software, right click the Internet Phone Wizard icon in the system tray, and then click Open VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard to show the VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard About window. Here, IPW firmware, software, and BIOS versions are displayed. Also, the user can check for updates.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Check for Updates To check for IPW software or firmware updates, click Check for Updates in the About tab. The following window appears: If a new software or firmware is available for IPW, a pop-up message appears. Select Yes to download and install the update, or No to cancel the installation. A pop-up window will also appear when no updates are available. Click OK to close the window.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using Internet Phone Wizard 6 This chapter explains how to make calls using IPW, including calling an Internet telephone, and calling a regular telephone.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using IPW in Single-Line Mode This section describes how to use IPW in Single-Line mode. When in Single-Line mode, IPW can make and receive calls from Internet contacts. Calls can also be made to regular telephone numbers using the SkypeOut service. All calls must be conducted using the telephone connected to IPW. Calling an Internet Contact To call an Internet contact: 1. Pick up the telephone receiver. The dial tone is heard. 2.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Ending a Call To end a call, put the receiver back onto the telephone. Making a Skype Conference Call IPW supports up to four other Skype contacts (not including the user) participating in a conference call. To make a conference call by IPW: 1. Pick up the telephone receiver. 2. Dial the 1st contact’s speed-dial number of the parties being called, you would like to include in the conference. 3.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Skype Call Waiting If an Internet call is received while an Internet call is being conducted, a short beep is heard. Press the “#” key on the telephone keypad twice to answer the new call. To go back to the previous call, press the “#” key twice again.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using Regular Call Mode To use Regular Call mode to make a call: 1. Pick up the telephone receiver. The Regular Call light illuminates. 2. Dial the telephone number. 3. Wait for the party to answer. Using Internet Call Mode and SkypeOut Before making this type of call, make sure the SkypeOut subscription is active: 1. Pick up the telephone receiver. The Regular Call light illuminates. 2.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Quick Reference Tables Consult these tables (Basic or Advanced) for quick reference. Basic Procedures Action Instruction Make a Skype Call 1. Pick up the telephone’s receiver. 2. Make sure IPW is in Internet Call mode (indicated by the Internet Call light illuminating). If not, press the “#” key twice. 3. Wait for the IPW dial tone. 4. Dial the Skype contact’s speed-dial number. Make a SkypeOut Call 1. Pick up the telephone’s receiver. 2.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Call Waiting 1. While on an Internet call and an incoming regular* or Internet call is received, a call waiting tone is heard. 2. Press the “#” key on the telephone key pad twice to pick up the new call while putting the current call on hold. 3. Press the “#” key twice again to switch back and forth between the two calls. Make Skype Conference call 1. Pick up the telephone receiver. 2.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Specifications Interface Ports USB Audio Device Class 1.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual On-Hook Voltage 48V DC Off-Hook Loop Current 25 mA DC Ringing Voltage 110V peak to peak; 25 Hz Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm (4.5 x 3.3 x 1 in.) Weight 125 g (4.4 oz.) Operating temperature 0° - 55° C (32° - 131° F) Relative Humidity > 80 % (non-condensing) Certifications FCC, CE, CCC, JATE, DGT Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2.
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