User Manual IPEVO Skype USB Handset with LCD www.ipevo.
Contents 1. Before You Begin 2 2. Installation Guide 3 3. Audio Settings 5 4. User Interface 6 5. Operating Instructions 9 6. FAQ and Troubleshooting 13 7.
1. Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing the IPEVO Skype USB Handset with LCD (or FR-33.2 – just to keep things simple)! We would like to introduce you to a different way of using Skype – one we hope to be even easier and more enjoyable than ever before. To reduce your stress level during installation, we recommend a quick visit of the Package Contents and System Requirement details before you begin.
2. Installation Guide 2. Installation Guide FR-33.2 has been designed for use with Skype, so you can choose to install Skype before or as part of the FR-33.2 installation process. However, you must be running in Skype and be logged into your account before you can use FR-33.2 to make calls. 1. Insert the FR-33.2 Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. The following setup window will appear to begin the installation process.
2. Software Installation 6. Launch Skype and login to your account if you have not already done so. When running IPEVO Control Center with Skype for the first time, a prompt will appear to inform you that another program wants use Skype. Choose Allow this program to use Skype. 7. Once your Skype ID is displayed on the FR-33.2 LCD Screen, the FR-33.2 USB Handset is ready to use. Problems?: Before making calls on the FR-33.2, please have the Skype software running on your PC and login to your account.
3. Hardware Settings 3. Hardware Settings The IPEVO Control Center lets you easily configure preferences for FR-33.2, including Audio, Language and other settings. 1. To correctly configure audio settings for your computer and handset: Double click on the from the system tray to open the IPEVO Control Center. icon Problems?: If the IPEVO Control Center is not running, you can start the program manually on the Start Menu under All Programs/IPEVO and click on the IPEVO Control Center icon. 2.
4. User Interface 4. User Interface 4.
4. User Interface (1) (2) (3) (4) Receiver: Audio output LCD Display screen Mute: Turn on/off microphone Right soft button: Select or confirm the option shown immediately above this key on the LCD display screen. Function is context sensitive. (5) Joggle (Jog/Toggle) Key: Bring up the Skype Contact List. Also used to select from a list of items on the screen. (6) End/No button: End the current call or cancel the previous operation.
4. User Interface 4.2 Display screen layout 5 4 1 2 3 6 (1) Call Timer (2) Your Skype ID (3) Dialed Numbers (last 15) (4) New voice message notification (5) Call alert symbol (if appears, it means call alert is off) (6) Menu FR-33.2 displays the status of your Skype Contacts using the following symbols: FR-33.2 and Skype Status Reference Table FR-33.
5. Operating Instructions 5. Operating Instructions Once you have Skype and IPEVO Control Center running, the FR-33.2 handset lets you to make or receive calls without any further computer operation. You can also receive or reject incoming calls by pressing the Call/Yes and End/No button respectively. 5.1 Making Calls The FR-33.2 Skype phone lets you call anyone in your Skype Contact list, as well as making calls to telephone or mobile phone numbers.
5. Operating Instructions 5.1.2 Making SkypeOut Calls: You can make SkypeOut calls to landlines or mobile phones by pressing the INTL button and dial the appropriate number, or bring up your SkypeOut contact list and search for a stored number.
5. Operating Instructions 5.2 Recording Calls freeRec is an easy-to-use free software program that allows you record and save any voice and Skype calls onto your PC. Audio files are saved in Wave (.wav) format. 5.2.1 Configuring freeREC 1. Launch freeREC by pressing the Record button on the FR-33.2. You can also start freeREC by clicking on the Open freeREC button located in the IPEVO Control Center in the Recording Settings tab. 2. Click the Options button from the main screen to open the Options window.
5. Operating Instructions 5.2.2 Recording audio files To use freeREC for recording calls, make sure FR-33.2 is connected to your computer and that the IPEVO Control Center is running. Some of the recording functions on freeREC can also be conveniently accessed on FR-33.2: · Record/Pause button launches freeREC. · The left or right soft keys provide context sensitive functions during recording operations. Recording audio files: To FR-33.
6. FAQ and Troubleshooting 6. FAQ and Troubleshooting I’ve accidentally selected ‘Do not allow this program to use Skype’, how do I change this setting? The buttons and call features for FR-33.2 will not work if you selected ‘Do not allow this program to use Skype’ when you connect FR-33.2 to your computer. To change this setting from Skype: 1. Start Skype. Go to the Tools menu and select Options from the drop-down menu. 2.
6. FAQ and Troubleshooting 3. Select IPEVO Control Center.exe in the Manage API Access Control window and click Change. 4. From the list of options provided for IPEVO Control Center.exe, select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK. Remember to press Save when you leave the Options window to save your settings.
6. FAQ and Troubleshooting Nothing happens when I press the Skype button on FR-33.2. The FR-33.2 driver runs an automatic background service as the IPEVO Control Center on your desktop system tray. If the IPEVO Control Center icon is not visible on your system tray, go to Start > All Programs > IPEVO and click on IPEVO Control Center to start it manually. The other party cannot hear me when I make a call using FR-33.2. Please go to the IPEVO Control Center and locate the Audio Settings tab.
7. Warranty and Customer Service Information 7. Warranty and Customer Service Information Intended Use This device is designed for VoIP (Voice over IP) telecommunication via Skype™. All other usages are to be considered as unintended use. Unauthorized modifications or reconstruction not described in this manual are not permitted. Limited Warranty This limited warranty (hereinafter the Warranty) is valid for the product TR-10 USB Personal Conference Phone (hereinafter the Product).
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