User Manual IPEVO FR-33.1 Handset www.ipevo.
Contents 1. IPEVO FR-33.1 handset Overview 3 1.1 IPEVO FR-33.1 handset Overview 1.2 IPEVO FR-33.1 handset key functions 3 4 2. Getting Set Up 5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 5 5 5 6 7 Inserting the Installation CD Installing Skype Installing the FR-33.1 Driver and Control Center Connecting the IPEVO FR-33.1 handset to your computer Customizing your FR-33.1 Control Center Settings 3. Using your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset 8 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.
1. Product Overview Congratulations on purchasing your IPEVO Skype USB FR-33.1 handset. Your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset enables you to make free phone calls to other Skype users, as well as affordable phone calls to landlines. The IPEVO FR-33.1 handset delivers wideband signal for optimal voice quality. It also delivers advanced noise cancellation for crystal clear conversation. 1.1 Ipevo FR-33.1 handset Overview 1. Volume Control Pad 2. Answer/ Call Key 3. Contact Scrollthru Button 4. Skype Activation Key 5.
1. Product Overview 1.2 IPEVO FR-33.1 Handset Key Functions 1. Volume Control Pad Press the upper soft-key to increase the volume; press the lower soft-key to reduce the volume. 2. Answer/Call Key When receiving an incoming call, press down this button to accept calls; or after selecting the caller from your Skype list, press down this button to call the selected contact. 3. Contact Scroll-thru Button Toggle the button up or down to scroll through your Skype contact list. 4.
2. Getting Set Up 2.1 Inserting the Installation CD Insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM. The IPEVO FR-33.1 handset installation program will launch automatically. (If the installation does not start automatically, start the program manually by launching the “IPEVO.exe” file on your CD-ROM drive.) 2.2 Installing Skype Note: Please skip this step if you already have Skype installed on your computer. Install Skype by clicking on the “Link to Skype software” icon on the installation screen or go to www.
2. Getting Set Up 2.4 Connecting the IPEVO FR-33.1 handset to your computer After installing the FR-33.1 Driver and Control Center, connect the IPEVO FR-33.1 handset into your computer’s available USB port. Note: Your computer may display a warning when you first plug in your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset. Please select “Always allow this device to use Skype on this computer.” as seen in the screens below. After clicking on “OK”, the IPEVO FR-33.1 handset is ready to use.
2. Getting Set Up 2.5 Customizing your FR-33.1 Control Center Settings The FR-33.1 Control Center enables you to customize your handset settings. The FR-33.1 Control Center includes options such as set up, volume control, hot key personalization, ring tone selection, and much more. To open the FR-33.1 Control Center, double-click on the FR-33.1 icon in the Windows system tray. Windows System Tray For more information on your Control Center, see section “5. Using your IPEVO Control Center” of this manual.
3. Using your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset 3.1 Introduction With the IPEVO FR-33.1 handset, you can place Skype-to-Skype calls as well as calls from Skype to landlines and cell phones. Skype-to-Skype calls require both users to have the free Skype software running on their computer. Skype-to-Skype calls can be voice calls or videochatting. Did you know? You can use the IPEVO Point of View webcam to enhance your Skype videochatting experience. Buy it today at www.ipevo.com. 3.2 Making Skype-to-Skype calls Step 1.
3. Using your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset The status of your call will appear on the screen as shown below Step 4. Start your conversation! The conversation time is displayed on your screen as shown below. Skype-to-Skype calls are always free. SkypeOut calls, phone calls from your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset to a landline or cellphone, will require you to purchase Skype credit. Please visit www.skype.com for more information.
3. Using your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset 3.3 Making SkypeOut Calls SkypeOut calls are calls from Skype to landlines or cell phones. When making a SkypeOut call, make sure to press the “+” key before dialing the number you are trying to reach. For example, dial “+” followed by 1 408 324 0158 to reach the IPEVO customer service hotline in San Jose, CA. 3.4 Answering an incoming call When your phone is ringing, press the green Answer key on your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset to pick up the call. 3.
4. Advanced Settings 4.1 Speed Dial Function The IPEVO FR-33.1 handset allows you to customize speed dials keys. The speed dial allows you to preset up to 99 phone numbers for speedy dialing of the most frequently called numbers. Once you have set up the speed dial as described below, you can simply press any pre-assigned speed dial number to call the corresponding contact. Step 1. Log on to Skype, and Open the Skype window. Open the “Contacts” tab. Right-click on the contact you wish to edit. Step 2.
04. Advanced Settings Step 4. Done! The speed dialing number assigned to the selected contact will appear at the back of the selected contact name in your contact list. Step 5. Pressing an assigned speed dial number calls the selected contact immediately.
4. Advanced Settings 4.2 Quick Search Function The Quick Seach Function allows you to search through your list of contacts. Step 1. Press the “List” button on the IPEVO FR-33.1 handset to start a quick search on your contacts. Use the Scroll-thru button to scroll through the list of names and select the person you wish to call. Step 2. Press “+” to search by SkypeOut number (landline number). Step 3. Once you have selected the contact, press the green Answer/Call key to start the call as shown below.
5. Using the IPEVO Control Center The FR-33.1 Control Center enables you to customize your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset settings. The FR-33.1 Control Center includes options such as set up, volume control, hot key personalization, ring tone selection, and much more. To open the FR-33.1 Control Center, double-click on the FR-33.1 icon in the Windows system tray. Windows System Tray 5.1 Volume Settings The “Audio Settings” tab allows you to adjust the speaker volume.
5. Using the IPEVO Control Center 5.2 Customizing your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset Hot Key functions The IPEVO FR-33.1 handset has 3 hot keys on the top of its pad see “2. IPEVO FR-33.1 Overview.” Under the “Function Keys”, you may set the Hot Keys on your IPEVO FR-33.1 handset to Redial, Ringer Style, Hold, Change Status or Start Chat. By default, the customizable hot keys are set as “Redial”, “Ringer style setting”, and “Hold.
6. Warranty information 6.1 Warranty Coverage Information IPEVO products come with a one year parts and labor limited warranty from the date of purchase as described below. Note that shipping and handling fees are not covered by this warranty. This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser. IPEVO warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period.
6. Warranty information 6.3 Limitation of implied warranties THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES IPEVO’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
7. Product Specifications and System Requirements 7.1 Package Contents • • • • IPEVO FR-33.1 handset IPEVO FR-33.1 Cradle FR-33.1 Software CD Quick Start Guide 7.2 Specifications • • • • • Supports Skype USB 1.1 or 2.0 10 ring tones 151x38x25 mm / 5.94x1.49x0.98 inches (LxWxH) 65g / 2.29 ounces 7.3 System Requirements • • • • • Windows XP or Vista, Mac OSX 10.4~10.
