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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOUD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. • Read and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Do not use this product near water, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. • Do not place this product on an unstable table. The product may fall and be damaged.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit BATTERIES • Use only the battery type listed in the instruction manual. Do not use lithium batteries or nonrechargeable batteries that may damage the handset and charger. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they can explode. • Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic if swallowed. • Avoid contact with metal objects when handling the battery.
Table of Contents Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 7 8 9 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 17 17 18 18 20 23 Welcome What’s in This User Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Overview The Charger The Base Station The Handset’s Front Panel The Handset’s Side Panel The Handset’s Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting Started Before You Begin Getting Started with the Handset Getting Started with the Base Station Powering On the Handset Entering Names, N
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Call History Intercom and Conference Calls Skype Voicemail Your Skype Profile Skype Settings The Handset’s Display Screen Icons Landline Features Landline Voicemail Using Additional Features Customizing the Handset Managing the Handset(s) Chapter 5: Network Settings The Network Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Default Settings Country Codes Appendix B: Specifications Environmental Appendix C: Regulatory Information IMPO
Chapter 1: Introduction Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Skype. It will allow you to make phone calls using your broadband connection (through Skype™) and traditional phone service (optional). It also supports SkypeOut™ dialing. For landline service, you must have a service provider and a telephone port to connect to.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit What’s in This User Guide? This guide covers the steps for installing the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Dual-Mode Telephony Kit’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit This chapter describes the physical features of the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Overview The Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Skype includes eight items: • A handset • A charger • A power adapter for the charger • A base station • A power adapter for the base station • 2 AAA batteries • A RJ-11 telephone line cord • An RJ-45 ethernet cable The Charger Figure 2-1: Handset on Charger and Base Station The Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comes with a charger, which plug
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Base Station The base station must be connected to an ethernet port to use Skype. To make landline calls, the base station should also be connected to a telephone line port. Page Button Front Panel Skype LED Blue. The Skype LED lights up and is solidly lit during a Skype call. PHONE LINE LED Amber. The PHONE LINE LED lights up and is solidly lit during a landline call. Page Button Press this button to page your handset.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Front Panel LED The LED and keys of the handset are described here. You can have up to four cordless handsets for a single base station (refer to “Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit” for more information). LED Red. The LED lights up when the handset is in use. It flashes when there is an incoming call or a message waiting. The context-sensitive keys are described in this table.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Icon Name Function Power/End Call Press this key to power on the handset when the handset is off. NOTE: If the battery charge is low, the handset may not power on for up to 15 minutes. Press and hold this key to see the Skype menu when the handset is on. Your choices include powering off the phone. 6 Star, Alpha Use for the functions of a * (star) key or to toggle between upper and lower case alphabetic characters.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Side Panel If you have a headset (optional), open the headset flap. Then plug your headset into the headset port.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Back Panel The handset’s speakerphone and battery compartment are located on the back panel. For directions on how to insert the batteries, refer to “Chapter 3: Getting Started.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Before You Begin To use Skype you will need an available ethernet port. If you have traditional phone service (landline), you will also need an available telephone wall jack. Getting Started with the Handset To insert the batteries and charge them, follow these instructions: Figure 3-1: Handset’s Batteries 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Insert the two NiMH rechargeable, AAA batteries (included).
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Getting Started with the Base Station To connect the base station, follow these instructions: 1. If you have a landline, connect a RJ-11 telephone line cord (included) to the LINE port of the base station. Then connect the other end to your telephone wall jack. If only the landline is connected you can only make and receive calls over the landline. 2. Connect the Ethernet RJ-45 cable (included) to the Ethernet port of the base station.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Entering Names, Numbers and Special Characters Use the handset number keys to enter text, numbers or symbols. Entering or Deleting Letters, Numbers, Symbols and Special Characters • Press the star, alpha key to change between uppercase and lowercase letters or numeric characters. Alpha modes also display some special characters. • Press the # key for symbols including the @ sign. • Press and release 0 (zero) to add a space. Press and hold 0 (zero) to add a + (plus).
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Phone Features Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, press up or down on the navigation pad to change the volume level. Making Handsfree Calls You can use a headset with a 2.5 mm plug or speakerphone for handsfree calls. To use a headset, follow these instructions: 1. Open the headset flap. HEADSET 2. Plug your headset into the headset port. 3. Unplug the headset to end the handsfree feature. You can use the speakerphone instead of the headset: 1.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit First Time Phone Use When you turn on the phone for the first time, you will be asked to: 1. Select the language. If the language you want does not appear on-screen, scroll to find the correct language and press Select to confirm. 2. Review the agreement. Use the navigation button to move up or down. Read the agreement and press Accept to proceed. Figure 3-7: Agreement 3. Set your country code.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Setting the clock It is necessary to set the clock to the correct time zone of the location where your Skype phone is being used before initial phone use. The time zone is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). If you don’t know your time zone, you can obtain it from http://www.greenwichmeantime.com. 1. Press Menu. Figure 3-10: Selecting the Time Zone 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Time & Date. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Time Zone. Press Select. 5.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Registering the Handset To make calls the handset must be registered to the base unit. This is preset. However, if you bought an extra handset or de-registered a handset, you may see the message Unregistered on the phone’s LCD screen. To register the handset when the Unregistered message has displayed: 1. Press Reg. 2. Press the middle button (PAGE) on the base station. When you release it, the lights will flash. 3. If asked, enter the System PIN (default: 0000).
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Staying within Range If you move outside of the base station’s range during a call, an alarm tone will sound and the Base/Handset Link icon will flash on the handset’s display screen. Your call will be disconnected if you do not move back within range. Congratulations! The installation of the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit is complete. For more information on how to use the Telephony Kit, refer to “Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit LED Overview This chapter explains how to • Use the handset • Use Skype features • Use landline features • Navigation Pad Soft Key Soft Key Power/ End Call Call Manage the handset Star, Alpha #, Key Lock, or Pause Intercom Speakerphone IMPORTANT: Emergency calls cannot be placed through a Skype line. If you dial an emergency number, it will automatically be placed through a landline if one is available.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Skype Basics Setting up a Skype Contact List 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Add Contact. Press Select. Figure 4-2: Add Skype Contact 3. Scroll to Skype or SkypeOut type of contact and press OK. 4. For a Skype Contact, enter the Name or Skype Name, using the handset keys. When you are finished, press OK. Skype will search its database for the Contact’s information. When the correct information is displayed, press OK.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Viewing and Calling a Skype Contact To quickly dial a Skype Contact, press the right Contact key. Scroll through the Contact list or use the handset keys to find the letter of the name. When you have highlighted the name to call, press the Call key. You can also: 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Contacts. Press Select. 3. Scroll to highlight the name you want, or use the handset key to find the name. Press Call. .
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Viewing and Calling a SkypeOut Contact SkypeOut Credit You can call a traditional landline or mobile phone using SkypeOut. SkypeOut calls require SkypeOut credit. While your phone is in standby, your Skype credit is displayed. To purchase additional credits, go to www.skype.com. Assigning a Preferred Line for SkypeOut Calls You can assign a preferred line for SkypeOut and landline Contacts (except from the outgoing call list).
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 3. Scroll to SkypeOut. 4. Press Select. The call will be dialed. Managing Your Contacts You can allow new, rename, block, unblock or remove a contact from your list. Renaming a Contact Figure 4-6: Selecting a Contact 1. Using the Contact key, or Menu, Contact list, find the name you want to change. Press Options. 2. Scroll to Rename. Press Select. 3. Edit the name using the handset keys. Use Clear to make a correction. 4. Press Enter. The new entry is saved.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Unblocking a Contact 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Privacy. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Blocked Users. Press Select. 5. Scroll to the contact you want to unblock. Press Options. 6. Press Unblock. NOTE: This is the contact list of the user who is currently logged into Skype. Removing a Contact 1. Using the Contact key, or Menu, Contact list, find the name you want to block. Press Options. 2. Scroll to Remove. Press Select. 3.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Incoming Skype Calls Answering an Incoming Skype Call When you receive a Skype call, the handset will ring the selected Skype ring tone (refer to the “Customizing the Handset” section), and the Skype Call in Progress icon will flash. The display screen will show the display name and Skype ID of the caller or the number of the call (if it is a SkypeIn call). To answer, press the Call key.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Call History The handset keeps track of the calls you make, miss or receive (answered or not). The history includes caller name, number call time and date. You can also review received Skype Voicemail, Skype New Contact requests and landline voicemail. Checking the Call History 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Scroll to History. Press Select.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Deleting A Call History List You can delete an entire call history list at once. 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Scroll to History. Press Select. NOTE: Your phone stores your call history only as long as you are signed in to Skype. When you sign out, the current call history is cleared. A new call history will be saved when you sign in to Skype again. 3. Scroll to the call list you want. Press Select. 4. Press Options. 5. Scroll to Clear List. Press Select.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Intercom and Conference Calls Intercom Calls Press INT (intercom). Scroll to the handset to call. Press Call. Transferring a Call to another Handset 1. Press INT (intercom) during a call. 2. Scroll to the handset you want. Press Call. 3. Press the Power/End Call key after the other handset user answers. The outside call will be transferred.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Skype Voicemail The Telephony Kit supports landline voicemail and Skype Voicemail. Skype Voicemail requires a subscription from www.skype.com. These instructions are only for Skype Voicemail. Instructions for landline voicemails are found later in this chapter. You can record “My Greeting”. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Call Settings. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Voicemail. Press Select. 5. Scroll to My Greeting. Press Options. 6.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Retrieving a Skype Voicemail Message 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to History. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Voicemails. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Skype VM. Press Select. 5. Scroll to the Skype Voicemail you want to listen to. Press Select. Returning a Skype Voicemail call You can return a call to the Skype Voicemail sender. 1. Select Menu. 2. Scroll to History. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Voicemails. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Skype VM. Press Options. 5.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Deleting a Skype Voicemail These instructions are only for deleting Skype Voicemails. For Landline voicemail, follow your service provider’s instructions. 1. Select Menu. 2. Scroll to History. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Voicemails. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Skype VM. Press Options. 5. Select the message you want to delete. 6. Select Delete. Press Select. A confirmation request will display. 7. Select OK to confirm. The Skype Voicemail is deleted.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Your Skype Profile You have the option to create a Public and a Private profile. The details of a Public profile can be viewed by other Skype users. The details of a Private profile are not available to others. You can change your profile information at any time. You are not required to enter any information into your profile, however, the more information you provide, the easier it will be for your friends to find you on Skype.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 2. Scroll to Status. Press Select. 3. Scroll to My Profile. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Private Detail. Press Select. 5. Scroll to the E-mail entry you want to modify. Press Options. 6. Scroll to Edit, Remove or Add. If your e-mail entries are blank, you will only have the Add option. Press Select. Figure 4-10: Private Detail Profile 7. For a new entry, use the keypad to enter your mail address (press the # key to view @ and. ). Press OK when complete.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Enter the number to forward your calls to. Press Enter. Your calls will be forwarded. To end call forwarding perform steps 1-4 above. Then scroll to No and press Select. Do Not Disturb You can turn off all ringers for Skype and SkypeIn calls. When you activate DND (Do Not Disturb) your handset will not ring when it receives incoming Skype calls. 1. Press up on the Navigation pad. The Skype Status menu will display. 2. Scroll to DND. Press Select.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Privacy You can decide to allow anyone to call you, only your contacts or only authorized users, by setting the Privacy settings. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Privacy. Press Select. Figure 4-12: Skype Calls Option 4. Choose from Skype Calls, SkypeIn Calls or Blocked Users. Press Select. 5. Choose the calls that will be allowed. Press Select. Your choice will be saved.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Changing your Skype Status In standby mode you will see an icon that displays your handset’s current status. You can quickly change your Skype Status by pressing up on the Navigation key. Scroll to the status you want and press Select to set your phone. You can also change the status through the Menu by selecting Status. Your status choice is active until you select a different status.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Display Screen Icons The display screen shows descriptive icons, a call timer (displayed during a call), and menus for settings. Current icons that appear on your handset are described below. .
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Icon 36 Description Icon Description Keypad lock Line on hold Login Missed Event Mobile phone Mute New Skype Voicemail New voicemail (Standby mode) Office phone Ringer off Signal strength Skype Alert (low credit or subscription expires in 7 days or less) SkypeOut SkypeOut blocked Skype Voicemail Speakerphone Status pending Warning Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Display Screen Icons
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Updating Skype Software Skype periodically updates its software. You can check to see if updates are available for your phone. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Advanced. Press Select. 4. Scroll to SW update. Press Select. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Changing Your Skype Password You can change your Skype password at any time. To maximize security, you should occasionally change your password.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Landline Features Answering an Incoming Landline Call When you receive a call, the handset will ring, and the Home Phone/Landline icon will flash. To answer, press the Call key. Answering a Second Landline Incoming Call When there is an incoming call from another line while you are on the first call, you will hear a call waiting tone. To pick up the incoming call, select Call. The first call is put on hold.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Calling from the Landline Number when the Preferred Line is Landline 1. Dial the landline number you want to call. 2. Press the Call key. Turning off the Landline Ringer Press the Power/End Call key to turn off the ringer for a current incoming landline call. Temporary Tone Mode If your phone is set to pulse dialing, press the * key during a call for a temporary tone mode. The letter ‘d’ displays. The numbers you enter for the call will be sent as a tone signal.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dial Mode If available in your country, Dial Mode allows you to use either tone (DTMF) or pulse (rotary) dialing. To change the dial mode, follow these steps: 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Advanced. Press Select. Figure 4-13: Landline Dial Mode 4. Scroll to Landline. Press Select. 5. Scroll to Dial Mode. Press Select. 6. Scroll to the new setting. Press OK. The new setting is saved.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 5. Scroll to Recall. Press Select. 6. Scroll to the new setting. 7. Press OK. The new setting is saved. Setting the Pause Duration A pause is a break you can enter when making a call. It may be required for PABX or operator services call. The pause duration can be changed. Consult your telephone service provider regarding this feature. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Advanced. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Landline. Press Select. 5.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Landline Voicemail For landline voicemail, you will need to call the service provider’s voicemail message number. Retrieving a Voicemail Message 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to History. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Voicemails. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Landline VMWI. Press Options. 5. Scroll to the service provider you want. Press Options. Scroll to Call. Press Select. Wait for voice instruction. Editing or Deleting the Landline Service Provider’s Number 1. Press Menu. 2.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Using Additional Features Using the Key Lock Feature During standby mode, press and hold the # key to lock the keypad. A tone will play and you will see Unlock at the bottom left of the screen. Then you can only answer an incoming call or unlock the keypad. To unlock the keypad: 1. Press Unlock. 2. Press the * key. You will hear a tone and the phone will be unlocked. Paging a Handset If you have misplaced a handset, press and release the page button on the base station.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Customizing the Handset You can customize the look and sound of the handset. Setting the Language on the Handset This feature is available only for models with multiple language support. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to General. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Language. Press Select. 5. Scroll to the new setting. 6. Press OK when finished. The new setting is saved.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Screen. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Backlight. Press Select. 5. Scroll to the new setting. 6. Press OK when finished. The new setting is saved. Changing the Contrast Adjust the contrast to change the difference between dark and light areas of the screen. Moving the sliding bar to the left allows you to see more detailed dark areas. Moving the sliding bar to the right decreases the dark areas. 1. Press Menu. 2.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Changing the Brightness Adjust the brightness to make the overall screen lighter or darker. Moving the sliding bar to the left darkens the screen. Moving the sliding bar to the right lightens the screen. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Screen. Press Select. Figure 4-14: Screen, Brightness Option 4. Scroll to Brightness. Press Select. 5. Using the navigation pad move left or right to change the brightness. 6. Press OK when finished.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 6. Scroll to the ring tone you want. 7. Press OK when finished. The new setting is saved. Setting the Handset Ringer Volume The handset has five ringer levels. This setting changes the volume level of all ringers. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Tones. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Volume. Press Select. 5. Press the navigation pad up or down to adjust the volume level. 6. Press Select when finished. The new setting is saved.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 4. Scroll to Ring Type. Press Select. 5. Scroll to the new setting. 6. Press OK when finished. Then new setting is saved. Setting the Notification Tones You can choose to hear a notification tone when you have a new missed call, voicemail or New Contact request. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Tones. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Notification. Press Select. 5. Scroll to have the tone on or off. Press Select.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 4. Scroll to Keypad Tone. Press Select. 5. Scroll to turn the tone on or off. Press Select. Setting the Confirmation Tones You can choose to hear a keypad tone when you press a key on your handset. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Tones. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Confirmation. Press Select. 5. Scroll to turn the tone on or off. Press Select.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 5. Scroll to turn the Auto Answer feature on or off. Press Select. Activating Auto Update Your phone will notify you of any required Skype updates. These updates must be accepted to continue using the phone. In addition, you can program your phone to notify you automatically of other new Skype software updates. Keeping your software up-to-date ensures that your phone has the latest features and technology. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Country Code Management For the phone to work correctly according to your country’s standards, you must use the code for the country you are calling from. For example, the U.S. and Canada use the country code of 1. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Call Settings. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Country Code. Press Select. Enter the country code. If you don’t know your Country’s code, see “Appendix A, Troubleshooting” for a list.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 3. Scroll to Call Settings. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Area Code. Press Select. 5. Enter the area code (up to 5 digits). Press OK. Deactivating the Area Code Use to delete an area code from the Skype calls that you place. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Call Settings. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Advanced. Press OK. 5. Scroll to Area Code. Press OK. 6. Press Clear to delete the area code. 7. Press Enter when finished. The new setting is saved.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Managing the Handset(s) You can register, add base stations, de-register or change the PIN for your handset. Up to four handsets can be registered to one base station. To register a handset, see Chapter 3, Registering the Handset. Registering Your Handset to an Additional Base This is not for first time registration. This feature will not work for an unregistered handset. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Handset. Press Select. 4.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 2. Scroll to Settings.Press Select. 3. Scroll to Handset. Press Select. 4. Scroll to De-register. Press Select. 5. Scroll to the handset number you want to de-register. Press OK. 6. Enter the system PIN. Use Clear to make a correction. 7. Press ENTER. The handset is deleted. Changing the System PIN The factory default system PIN is 0000. You can change it to a unique PIN code that only you remember for greater security. 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings.Press Select. 3.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 8. Press Enter. The new setting is saved. Transferring Your Call to Another Handset During an Outside Call 1. Press the Intercom key. 2. Use the navigation pad to select the handset you want. 3. Select OK. 4. Wait for the other handset to answer your call. 5. When the other handset has answered your call, press the Power/End Call key. The outside call will be transferred to the other handset.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit new setting is saved .The time zone is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). If you don’t know your time zone, you can visit http://www.greenwichmeantime.com. Scroll to the correct zone. Press OK when finished. The new setting is saved. To have your phone adjust when daylight savings time changes, scroll to Daylight Time and choose Standard or Daylight time. Press OK when finished. The new setting is saved. For time format, scroll to either 12 Hour or 24 Hour.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 5. Scroll to Reset All to reset all the settings including the network settings OR scroll to Keep Network to reset all the settings except the network settings. Press Select. 6. Enter the system PIN. Press Enter to confirm. User Clear to Make a correction. 7. Press OK to confirm. Menus The handset offers multiple menus for settings and features. From the standby screen, press the left soft key to select MENU. Use the navigation pad to scroll through the menus and sub-menus.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Contacts* Remove History Status Add Contact New Contact Search Services Settings Time & Date Block Network Request Detail Handset Information Advanced *These choices are also available when you press the right Contact key.
Chapter 5: Network Settings Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Network This chapter is recommended for advanced users who want to configure the phone with their static IP address. Viewing Your Network Settings 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. NOTE: Incorrect settings will affect Skype usage on this phone. We recommend that you consult your network administrator or service provider before making any changes to the network setting. 3. Scroll to Information. Press Select. 4.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 4. Scroll to DHCP. Press Select. An activation request is displayed 5. Press Yes to confirm. Your IP address is displayed. The new setting is saved. PPPoE Activating PPPoE 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Network. Press Select. 4. Scroll to PPPoE. Press Select. An activation request is displayed 5. Press Yes to confirm. Your IP address is displayed. The new setting is saved. Configuring a Static IP 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Configuring Individual Network Settings 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Network. Press Select. 4. Scroll to the item you want to change. Press Select. 5. Edit the information. 6. Press Enter when finished. The new setting is saved. Resetting the Network 1. Press Menu. 2. Scroll to Settings. Press Select. 3. Scroll to Network. Press Select. 4. Scroll to Reset Network. Press Select. A confirmation request is displayed. 5.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Web Page Configuration You can configure some of the network settings, Skype settings, system upgrade and administrative settings from the web pages. For most users, it is not necessary to configure these settings after setting up the phone. This section is recommended for advanced users only.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Make sure your phone is properly connected and set up sharing the same network with your router as shown below. 1. Open a web browser. 2. Enter your phone’s IP address in the address bar. An authentication window will appear.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit he 3. Enter the user name and password. Admin is the default user name and password. After verifying your user name and password, you will see the configuration Home page. The Home page shows your current system and network settings.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Network page shows your current internet connection type and Ethernet speed. You can make changes to these settings on this page. The Skype page shows your current Skype status. You can create a new Skype account or sign in to Skype from this page.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The System page is where you can upgrade your phone’s operating system. You will need to have the latest software image download, which is available from www.linksys.com. The Administration page is where you change the web page access password. You can also reset your phone and network to the factory default settings from this page.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit. Also included is a list of its default settings. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1. There is no dial tone when I press the Call key. Do the following until you get a dial tone: A.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 3. When the handset is placed on the charger, I do not hear a beep. If you have turned off the handset tone (refer to “Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit) or if the handset was previously powered off, then this is normal, and you were not supposed to hear a beep. If you were supposed to hear a beep, then do the following: A. Remove the handset from the charger, and then place it on the charger again. B.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 7. The handset does not ring when a call comes in. A. Make sure the phone’s mute key is not enabled. B. Make sure the ringer volume setting is enabled (Refer to “Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit.”). C. Make sure that Silent has not been selected in the Skype Status settings (press up on the Navigation pad to view). 8. I get the message, “UNAVAILABLE” when I check the Skype contact list or Status.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Frequently Asked Questions Can I receive SkypeIn calls? Yes, if you have purchased a SkypeIn number from Skype (go to www.skype.com for details). When you receive a SkypeIn call, it will ring the Skype ring tone, and you can answer it the same way you answer a Skype call. Can I put a Skype call on hold and make a landline call on the same handset? No. In order to make a call using the other line (the landline), you have to end the current Skype call.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Default Settings Setting Default Setting Default Auto Answer On Last Call Timer Reset Base Selection Auto LCD Contrast Level* 0 Confirmation/Parking Tone On Message Waiting Indicator Off Dial Mode Tone PABX Off Handset Intercom Ring Melody Melody 3 Pause Duration Pause 1 Handset Key Tones On PIN Code 0000 Handset Landline Ring Melody Melody 1 Recall Duration Recall 1 Handset Ring Volume Middle Receiver Volume Medium Handset Skype Ring Mel
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Country Codes Country Country Name Iso Code AF Afghanistan AL Albania DZ Algeria AS American Samoa AD Andorra AO Angola AI Anguilla AG Antigua and Barbuda AR Argentina AM Armenia AW Aruba AU Australia AT Austria AZ Azerbaijan BS Bahamas BH Bahrain BD Bangladesh BB Barbados BY Belarus 72 Country Code 93 355 213 1684 376 244 1264 1268 54 374 297 61 43 994 1242 973 880 1246 375 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Country Codes
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit BE BZ BJ BM BT BO BA BW BR IO BN BG BF BI KH CM CA CV KY CF TD CL CN CO Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Appendix A: Troubleshooting Country Codes 32 501 229 1441 975 591 387 267 55 1284 673 359 226 257 855 237 1 238 1345 236 235 56 86 57 73
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit KM CG CD CK CR CI HR CU CY CZ DK DG DJ DM DO EC EG SV GQ ER EE ET FK FO 74 Comoros Congo, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of (was Zaire) Cook Islands Costa Rica Coe D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Croatia (Hrvatska) Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Diego Garcia Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands 269 242 243 682 506 225 385 53 357 420 45 246 253 1767 1829 593 20
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit FJ FI FR GF PF GA GM GE DE GH GI GR GL GD GU GT GN GW GY HT HN HK HU IS Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Appendix A: Troubleshooting Country Codes 679 358 33 594 689 241 220 995 49 233 350 30 299 1473 1671 502 224 245 592 509 504 852 36 354 75
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit IN ID IR IQ IE IL IT JM JP JO RU KZ KE KI KP KR KW KG LA LV LB LS LR LY 76 India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Russian Federation Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea (North) Korea (South) Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya 91 62 98 964 353 972 39 1876 81 962 7 7 254 686 850 82 965 996 856 371 961 266 231 218 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Country Codes
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit LI LT LU MO MK MG MW MY MV ML MT MH MQ MR MU YT MX FM MD MC MN MS MA MZ Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Appendix A: Troubleshooting Country Codes 423 370 352 853 389 261 265 60 960 223 356 692 596 222 230 269 52 691 373 377 976 1664 212 258 77
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit MM NA NR NP NL AN NC NZ NI NE NG NU MP NO OM PK PW PA PG PY PE PH PL PT 78 Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand (Aotearoa) Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal 95 264 674 977 31 599 687 64 505 227 234 683 1670 47 968 92 680 507 675 595 51 63 48 351 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Country Codes
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit PR QA RE RO RW SM ST SA SN CS SC SL SG SK SI SB SO ZA ES LK SH PM SD SR Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Rwanda San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka St. Helena St.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit SZ SE CH SY TW TJ TZ TH TG TK TO TT TN TR TM TV UG UA AE GB UY US UZ VU 80 Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay United States Uzbekistan Vanuatu 268 46 41 963 886 7 255 66 228 690 676 1868 216 90 993 688 256 380 971 44 598 1 7 678 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Country Codes
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit VA VE VN VI WF YE ZM ZW Vatican City State (Holy See) Venezuela Viet Nam Virgin Islands (U.S.
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Appendix B: Specifications Model Number CIT400 Handset Frequency Bands Europe:1880-1900MHz, North America:1920-1930MHz, South America:1910-1930MHz, Taiwan:1880-1895 MHz Standards DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication Standard), GAP (General Access Profile) Speech Coding 32Kbps ADPCM Distance Range 300 meters outdoor, 50 meters indoor Number of Channels 10 channels (Europe and South America), 5 channels (North America), 5 channels (Taiwan) Standby/Tal
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Environmental Base Station Dimensions 5.79" x 4.96" x 1.40" (147 mm x 126 mm x 35.5 mm) W x H x D Weight 0.79 lbs (0.36 kg) Handset Dimensions 1.77" x 5.63" x 1" (45 mm x 143 mm x 25.5 mm) Weight 0.22 lbs (0.099 kg) Charger Dimensions 2.36" x 2.76" x 2.28" (60 mm x 70 mm x 58 mm) Weight 0.14 lbs (0.065 kg) Certification Skype, FCC, cUL, CE Operating Temp. 0ºC to 45ºC (32ºF to 113ºF) Storage Temp.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Appendix C: Regulatory Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Environment and Safety Safety information: This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. If a power outage occurs, this phone will not function. An alternative should be made available for the making of emergency calls. Battery requirements: The handset is powered through two rechargeable NiMH batteries, size AAA 1.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Safety precautions: • Do not allow the handset to come into contact with liquids or moisture. • Opening any part of the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit, the handset, charger, or base station, could result in dangerous electrical shock. • Do not allow the charging contacts of the charger or the handset’s battery to come into contact with extraneous conductive materials. • Not recommended for use in an explosive environment or where warning signs prohibit the use.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Compliance Information US and Canada Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 2. Increase the distance between the equipment and USB base station. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the USB base station is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The base station and handset have been evaluated and found compliant in accordance with Industry Canada RSS-102 with respect to Canada’s Health Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to RF Fields. The highest SAR level measured for this phone is as follows: Max. Head SAR - 0.153 W/kg Max. Body SAR - 0.172 W/kg The recommended limits are based on recommendations from the World Health Organizations (WHO) International Committee on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Additional information can be obtained from the following documentation: • Cisco white paper on RF exposure • FCC Bulletin 56: Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Additional information can also be obtained from the following organizations as well as from the Cisco white paper on the subject: • World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. www.who.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit European Union Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) 92 Appendix C: Regulatory Information European Union
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Note: The full Declaration of Conformity can be found either on the CD or a separate document included with this product. If you need to see this statement in another language or have access to any other technical documentation, see the “Technical Documents” on www.linksys.com/international.
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Appendix D: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of two years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Appendix E: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can call us at: Don't wish to call? You can e-mail us at: Need to contact Li
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