Internet Phone Wizard Model #: UP101 User Manual Solutions for the Digital Life™
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents Features System Requirements Getting to Know the Internet Phone Wizard Technical Support 2 Installing Skype™ Software Downloading and Installing Skype Creating a Skype Account Adding Accounts Assign a Speed-Dial Number 3 Connecting the Internet Phone Wizard Hardware Single Line Connection Dual Line Connection 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 8 9 12 15 15 17 4 Installing the Internet Phone Wizard Software 21 5 Using the Internet Phone Wizard 25 Before Making a Cal
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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard. The Internet Phone Wizard allows you to make free calls over the Internet and budget calls with Skype™ anytime, anywhere. With the Internet Phone Wizard, you can use your regular phone to make long distance calls and even international calls at dramatically reduced rates.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Features s Excellent voice quality s Low international calling rates s Works with Skype s Easily switch between regular (analog) and Internet phone modes s Call waiting and ringback operations supported s No special settings or configuration for use with firewall s No external power required System Requirements Minimum s Computer running at 400 MHz or better, with a USB port, 128 MB RAM, and a CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 1 Introduction Getting to Know the Internet Phone Wizard This section contains a quick description of the Internet Phone Wizard’s lights and ports. The Internet Phone Wizard has several indicator lights (LEDs) on its front panel and a series of ports on its rear panel. Front Panel The front panel of the Internet Phone Wizard features three lights: Regular Call, Internet Call, and Ready.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Rear Panel The rear panel of the Internet Phone Wizard contains three ports: USB, Line, and Phone. USB Port The USB port is used to connect a computer to the Internet Phone Wizard via USB cable. Line Port The Line port is used to connect the Internet Phone Wizard to a wall phone line outlet or modem via phone cable. Phone Port The Phone port is used to connect the Internet Phone Wizard to a telephone via phone cable.
Installing Skype™ Software 2 The first step in setting up the Internet Phone Wizard is installing Skype on the computer. 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. If it is, skip this section and go to “Assigning a Speed-Dial Number” on page 12.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 4. In the window that appears, select a language, then click OK. 5. The “Skype Setup Wizard” appears. Read the on-screen instructions, then click Next. 6. In the next window, click in the circle next to “I accept the agreement,” then click Next.
Chapter 2 Installing Skype 7. Select a location on the computer’s hard drive to download the Skype software, then click Next. 8. In the next window, set up additional tasks, if needed, then click Next.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 9. 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 1. After Skype installs, the “Create a new Skype account” window appears. In the “New Users - Create a Skype Account” tab, enter the required information (denoted by a red asterisk). Click Next.
Chapter 2 Installing Skype 2. When the “Your Skype Personal Profile” window appears, enter the information in the appropriate text boxes. Click Update. The Skype account is created. Go to the next section to add contacts to the account. Adding Accounts 1. Go to the main Skype account window.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. From the menu at the top of the window, select Tools, then Add a Contact…. 3. When the “Add a Contact” window appears, enter the name of another Skype user in the appropriate text box, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Installing Skype 4. A “Request Authorization” window appears. Make the appropriate selections, then click OK. 5. The contact is added. Click Finish. The contact has been added. To view the contact list, select the “Contact” tab from the main Skype window. To add assign a speed-dial number to an contact, go to the next section.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Assign a Speed-Dial Number 1. From the main Skype window, select the Contact tab, right-click on a contact name, and, in the menu that appears, select Assign Speed-Dial. 2. In the next window, enter a speed-dial number, then click OK.
Chapter 2 Installing Skype 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 configuration of Skype, go to the next chapter (“Connecting the Internet Phone Wizard Hardware”) to continue setting up the Internet Phone Wizard.
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Connecting the Internet Phone Wizard Hardware 3 This chapter explains how to physically connect the Internet Phone Wizard to a computer, telephone, and phone line. There are two basic ways to connect the Internet Phone Wizard: Single Line or Dual Line. Single Line Connection When the Internet Phone Wizard is in Single Line mode, it can be used to make or receive Internet (computer-to-computer) phone calls using Skype only.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual If the Internet Phone Wizard needs to be disconnected from ☞ Note: the computer for any reason, it must be reconnected to the same USB port. Connecting the Internet Phone Wizard to a different USB port may cause problems. The Internet Phone Wizard is connected in Single Line mode. Next, go to chapter 4, “Installing the Internet Phone Wizard Software.
Chapter 3 Connecting the Internet Phone Wizard Hardware If the Internet Phone Wizard needs to be disconnected from ☞ Note: the computer for any reason, it must be reconnected to the same USB port. Connecting the Internet Phone Wizard to a different USB port may cause problems. The Internet Phone Wizard is connected in Single Line mode. Next, go to chapter 4, “Installing the Internet Phone Wizard Software.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 7. Insert the other end of the supplied phone cable in a standard phone line outlet. The components should be connected similarly to the figure below: If the Internet Phone Wizard needs to be disconnected from ☞ Note: the computer for any reason, it must be reconnected to the same USB port. Connecting the Internet Phone Wizard to a different USB port may cause problems. The Internet Phone Wizard is connected in Dual Line mode.
Chapter 3 Connecting the Internet Phone Wizard Hardware 5. Insert the other end of the supplied phone cable in the microfilter. 6. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of the Internet Phone Wizard. 7. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the telephone.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 5. Insert the other end of the supplied phone cable in the “Phone” port of the DSL filter. 6. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of the Internet Phone Wizard. 7. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the telephone.
Installing the Internet Phone Wizard Software 4 After installing the Skype™ software (see chapter 2) and connecting the Internet Phone Wizard to a computer and phone outlet (see chapter 3), the Internet Phone Wizard software must be installed on the computer. This procedure is performed using Windows . If using ☞ Note: Windows 2000 or Windows (Service Pack 2), see the notes XP XP following certain steps for any additional instructions. To install the Internet Phone Wizard software: 1.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 3. In the next window, click Continue Anyway. The Internet Phone Wizard has been fully tested to work with Windows XP and 2000 and will not harm or hinder the performance of the computer. 4. When the next window appears, click Finish.
Chapter 4 Installing the Internet Phone Wizard Software 5. A “Congratulations” window appears. Click Next. 6. Another window appears. Enter an email address in order to be contacted about future online updates. Click Next. 7. A window with information about using Skype with the Internet Phone Wizard appears. Read the onscreen information, then click Finish.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 8. When Skype launches, a window appears. Click in the circle next to “Allow this program to use Skype,” then click OK. The Internet Phone Wizard software is installed, and Skype is running. To learn how to use the Internet Phone Wizard with Skype to place a regular or Internet call, see chapter 5, “Using the Internet Phone Wizard.
Using the Internet Phone Wizard 5 This chapter explains how to make a call using the Internet Phone Wizard, including calling an Internet telephone, calling traditional telephones, and answering a call.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Calling an Internet Telephone To make an Internet phone call using the Internet Phone Wizard: 1. Pick up the telephone receiver. A long dial tone (about 1 second) is heard, and the Internet Call light on the Internet Phone Wizard flashes. If the Internet Phone Wizard is set up to make both ☞ Note: Internet and regular calls (Dual-Line mode), press the “#” key on the telephone keypad twice to hear the Internet dial tone.
Chapter 5 Using the Internet Phone Wizard Receiving a Call 1. The telephone connected to the Internet Phone Wizard rings. 2. The Internet Phone Wizard’s Regular Call or Internet Call light flashes, depending on what kind of incoming call is being received. 3. Skype activates, and the Skype window appears. 4. Pick up the receiver and conduct a conversation. The Skype window has a timer that displays the duration of the call. Ending a Call To end a call, put the receiver back onto the telephone.
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Troubleshooting 6 If you have any troubleshooting issues or wish to see a frequently asked questions list, go to www.internetphonewizard.
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a Specifications Model Number UP101 (Internet Phone Wizard) PC Interface One USB port Telephone Interface Two RJ-11 ports (Phone, Line) LED indicators Regular Call, Internet Call, Ready Audio Support Microsoft WAV, ACM, and Mixer APIs 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.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Relative Humidity > 80 % (non-condensing) Warranty 1 year ☞ Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Notices 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Actiontec 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.
Limited Warranty Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRDPARTY SOFTWARE. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE.
Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
