TABLE OF CONTENTS i Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction o What is Skype? o What about my NexoTek phone? o Product Features o Package Contents o System Requirements 1 1 1 1 2 2 Chapter 2: Connecting Your Phone o New Computer Use o New Account Use o Making a Test Call 3 5 6 9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Phone o Keypad Buttons o Idle Screen Description 11 11 12 Chapter 4: Using Your Phone o General Operation Choosing Your Ring Tone Reviewing Your Call History on the Phone o Receiv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii Chapter 5: Troubleshooting o SkyMagic Icon Indicators Enabling SkyMagic to use Skype o Your Computer Audio Settings o Can I use the phone with multiple Skype accounts? o Contacting NexoTek 19 19 20 22 24 25 Appendices o Appendix A: Managing Skype Contacts Adding a Skype Contact Removing a Skype Contact o Appendix B: Assigning a Speed Dial Number o Appendix C: Purchasing Skype Credit o Appendix D: Updating Skype Downloading Skype Replacing the Skype Files o Appendix E:
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 What is Skype? Skype is a program that essentially turns your computer into a phone and allows you to make calls over the Internet to other Skype users. Because the connection is established over the Web, Skype-to-Skype calls are completely free of charge, and this is why phone companies do not want you to know about Skype. You can use Skype to call people as close by as your neighbors or as far away as someone on the opposite side of the globe.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 2 Package Contents Your NT-P100M box contains the following items: One (1) NexoTek NT-P100M USB Internet Memory Phone One (1) Quick Start Guide System Requirements In order to use your phone and the necessary software that accompanies it, your computer must have the following: One (1) of the following compatible platforms: o Windows 2000 SP4 o Windows XP Minimum 400 MHz processor 128 MB RAM 15 MB free disk space One (1) of the following compatible USB ports: o USB 1.
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 3 Connecting Your Phone Using your Memory phone is simple. First, you plug the phone into an open USB port. After that, both Skype and SkyMagic – the software that enables the phone to be used with Skype – run automatically thanks to the auto-run function. There is no installation required. Lastly, Skype will sign you in automatically. Then you can start calling! 1. Take the cord of the phone and carefully insert it into an open USB port.
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 4 After a few seconds, Skype will automatically sign you into the program. In your system tray, you should see the Skype icon – a white check against a green background – and the SkyMagic icon – a green phone against a green background. ⇒ If you have never used your phone before, it will not have your account information stored on it, so you will not automatically be signed into Skype. Please refer to the New Account Use section on page 6 before proceeding. 3.
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 5 New Computer Use If you are using the phone on a computer that it has never been plugged into before, you will see several balloons appear in your system tray when you connect it. These balloons indicate that your computer has detected and installed the phone’s drivers, and it is normal for them to appear. Wait until you see the last balloon pop up; it should say Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 6 New Account Use If you have never used your phone before, it will not have your account information stored on it. You have to create a Skype account or sign in so that the phone can store your information and automatically sign you in next time. 1. Instead of signing you in, the auto-run function will bring up the Skype sign-in window and the Skype – Create Account window. If you already have a Skype account, click Cancel and sign into the program.
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 7 2. Enter the required information in the Skype – Create Account window, taking note to remember what you choose to put in Choose Skype Name and Password. This is the account name you will use to talk to other Skype users, and you need the password to sign into your account. Check the box indicating that you accept the Skype End User License Agreement and the Skype Privacy Statement. Then hit Next>. 3.
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 8 4. A window will pop up saying Another program wants to use Skype. Choose the first option that says Allow this program to use Skype and then press OK. If you accidentally select the wrong option, please see the Enabling SkyMagic to use Skype portion of Chapter 5. 5. A Getting Started window will pop up. Check the box in the lower left corner that says Do not show this guide at startup and then close the window. Now you have finished creating your Skype account.
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 9 Making a Test Call If you are new to Skype, you can make a test call to Skype to try it out. 1. Highlight the user Skype Test Call in your Contacts tab by singleclicking on it. Then press on your phone to send the call. 2. The automated voice guides you through making the test call by prompting you to record a message and then playing it back to you. On your screen, you should see a tab for the Skype Test Call.
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 10 3. When the call is finished, you will be brought back to the Contacts tab of your Skype window. If you were able to hear your message played back to you, then you know for sure that your phone is working. If you were not able to hear the message you left, there may be something wrong with your computer’s audio devices. Please refer to the Skype Web site for help by going to http://www.skype.com in your Internet browser.
CHAPTER 3: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE 11 What should I know before using my phone? Once your phone is plugged into your computer and you have successfully logged in to Skype, you should take some time to briefly learn about the basics of the keypad buttons before using it. This will enable you to make calls with more efficiency and less confusion.
CHAPTER 3: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE 12 Idle Screen Description When your phone is in the idle state, it displays the time and the date for you.
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR PHONE What can I do with my phone? Your phone can make and receive free Skype-to-Skype calls. You can also use your phone to make SkypeOut calls to any phone number in the world at a lower rate than what phone companies charge. In addition, you might also like to choose your ring tone. General Operation Choosing Your Ring Tone Your phone comes with five different ring tones, each with a loud or soft volume option. You can change the ring tone with the press of a button. 1. Press .
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR PHONE 14 Reviewing Your Call History on the Phone Your call history is stored on the phone, so you can view it on your phone’s LCD screen on any computer. Before viewing your call history on the phone, make sure the Skype window is closed on your computer screen. Press to close it if it is open. Press to display the incoming call screen and press to scroll through your received calls.
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR PHONE 15 Receiving and Making Calls Skype-to-Skype calls are completely free of charge. Making and receiving calls is easy, especially with your NT-P100M. Remember that during any call, you can press to control the phone’s volume. Answering and Refusing Skype Calls If it is properly connected and if SkyMagic is running, your phone will always ring when you have an incoming Skype call.
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR PHONE 16 Calling From Your Call History If you want to call a Skype contact who you spoke to recently, you can call him or her from your call history rather than scrolling through all of your contacts. 1. Press to bring up your Skype window on the computer screen. 2. Use the buttons to get to your History tab. 3. Scroll with 4. Press to select an entry. to place a call to the desired Skype user.
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR PHONE 17 Making SkypeOut Calls SkypeOut is a paid service provided by Skype that lets you call any phone number in the world. Because it uses an Internet connection instead of a phone line, longdistance calling rates are significantly lower. You might want to use SkypeOut if your friends do not have Skype, if they are offline, or if you want to save money on your long-distance calls. To buy Skype Credit to make SkypeOut calls, refer to Appendix C. 1.
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR PHONE 18 Advanced Features The Hold Function If you are talking on Skype but need to put your call on hold because you have something else to do, your phone gives you the option of doing so. Press to place your call on hold. To un-hold your call, press the same button again The Call Waiting Function If you are talking on Skype and want to stay on the line but also take an incoming call, your phone gives you the option of doing so with the call waiting function. 1.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 19 The Normal SkyMagic Icon If your SkyMagic icon is a dark green phone on a light green background, your phone and the Skype and SkyMagic software are working properly. SkyMagic Icon Indicators If your system tray has one of these SkyMagic icons, the program is telling you that there is something wrong with your phone and/ or your Skype connection. Please follow the corresponding instructions to solve the problem.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Enabling SkyMagic to use Skype 1. Click on Tools in your Skype window and go down to Options. 2. When that window opens, choose Privacy on the left-hand side and then click the Manage other programs’ access to Skype link.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 21 3. A window titled Manage API Access Control will appear. Select SKYMAGIC.EXE and press the Change button to allow SkyMagic to use Skype. 4. Another window will pop up asking you to choose what to do with SKYMAGIC.EXE. Choose the first option that says Allow this program to use Skype and then press OK. 5. Click the OK button in the remaining open windows and the Save button in the Skype Options window.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Your Computer Audio Settings If your phone is working properly, you should be able to make Skype calls at the same time other sounds are coming from your computer. This means that if you are listening to music, watching movies, or playing games on your computer, the sounds from those activities should be coming from your speakers, and you can simultaneously have a Skype call on your phone.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 23 3. Under the Audio tab in the window that appears, set Sound playback and Sound recording to your computer’s sound card, not the USB audio device. Then press OK. The problem should be solved. When I make calls, my friend’s voice comes from my computer, not my phone. How do I fix this? 1. In your Skype window, click on Tools and then go down to Options.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 24 2. In the Options window, choose Sound Devices on the left side. Where you see Audio In, Audio Out, and Ringing, change the setting to USB Audio Device. Then click the Save button. The problem should now be solved. Can I use the phone with multiple Skype accounts? Yes, you can. Your phone’s flash drive is equipped to store information for multiple accounts. Just sign in with other Skype user names, and the account information will be stored automatically.
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Contacting NexoTek If for some reason you are not entirely satisfied with your NexoTek product or have further questions or comments to share, please do not hesitate to contact us. United States Address: E-mail: Web site: NexoTek 1212 John Reed Court City of Industry, CA 91745 support@nexotek.com www.nexotek.com China Address: Tel: Fax: E-mail: NexoTek Ji-Da International Suite 1102 #807 Zhao Jia Bang Road Shanghai 200032 86-21-64278437 86-21-64274571 chinasales@nexotek.
APPENDICES 26 Appendix A: Managing Skype Contacts In order to talk to people through Skype, you need to add their user names to your list of contacts. This keeps your contacts organized, and when you are logged in, it allows you to see whether or not your friends are online and able to talk to you. You can also delete contacts from your list if you no longer speak to them. Adding a Skype Contact 1. If you are not already logged into Skype, run the program and sign in with your user name and password.
APPENDICES 27 2. A window titled Add a Contact will appear, asking for the Skype name, full name, or e-mail address of the person you would like to add. Enter the appropriate information that you know about the contact you want to add. Then press Search. 3. Multiple results may appear when you search. Select the correct contact by singleclicking on his or her row and press the button that says Add Selected Contact.
APPENDICES 4. You then have the option of sending a greeting message to the contact. Write something if you desire, then press OK. You may close the Add a Contact search window. 5. Now that Skype user has been added to your contact list and should appear on your Contacts tab. This contact must authorize you to view his or her information before you can call him or her.
APPENDICES 29 Removing a Skype Contact 1. To remove a Skype user from your contacts list, make sure you are on the Contacts tab of the Skype window. Find the user you want to remove from the list and right-click on his or her name. Go down to Remove from Contacts. 2. Press the Remove button when a window titled Remove Contact? appears.
APPENDICES Appendix B: Assigning a Speed Dial Number Speed dial works on Skype like it does on a home or mobile phone and is especially helpful if you make frequent Skype calls. Before assigning a speed dial number to a Skype user, he or she must be on your contacts list. Please refer to the Appendix A for instructions about adding Skype contacts. 1. When you are logged into Skype, go to the Contacts tab in the main Skype window.
APPENDICES 2. When the window titled Set Speed Dial Number appears, enter the number you would like to assign to that contact. It must be a number between 1 and 99 Then press OK. 3. Now, when you look at your Skype Contacts tab, you should see the speed dial logo – a small lightning bolt – and the speed dial number across from your contact’s name.
APPENDICES 32 Appendix C: Purchasing Skype Credit In order to use the SkypeOut service, which lets you call any phone number in the world from your computer, you first have to purchase Skype Credit. This is done on the Skype Web site. 1. Open your Internet browser and type http://www.skype.com into your address bar. Then press your Enter key. This brings you to the Skype home page. 2. Scroll down the page. On the left side, you will see a button that says Buy Skype Credit. Click on this link.
APPENDICES 33 3. The Skype site will ask you to sign in. Do this by entering your Skype user name and password, then pressing Sign me in. 4. Proceed through the Skype Credit purchasing process by accepting the amount of Skype Credit. Click on the Buy this link.
APPENDICES 34 5. On the next page that loads, enter your e-mail address and Skype password at the top of the page. Then you may change the currency that you plan to use to pay for your Skype Credit if desired. 6. When you go down to the bottom of the Web page, check the box that says I agree to the Skype Terms of Service and click the Submit button.
APPENDICES 35 7. You will then be asked for your billing address. Fill in the appropriate information. 8. Next, select your payment method. This is how you will pay for the Skype Credit that you are purchasing. When you have chosen, press the Continue button. 9. Depending on your payment method, you will finish your purchasing by entering further personal information such as your name, address, credit card number, etc. Now you have successfully purchased Skype Credit and can make SkypeOut calls.
APPENDICES 36 Appendix D: Updating Skype Skype updates it software periodically, and you want to make sure that you have the latest version of the program on your phone’s flash drive. To update Skype, you will first download the files from the Skype Web site and install them to your computer. Then you will override the old files by copying and pasting the new files onto the phone.
APPENDICES 3. On the next page that loads, press the Download button. 4. Another page will load. Press the Download button once again. 5. When the download window opens, choose the Run option.
APPENDICES 38 6. Your computer will now download a file called SkypeSetup.exe. This may take a few seconds. 7. When the download finishes, you will see a window asking what you want to do with the file. Again, press the button that says Run.
APPENDICES 39 8. A window containing the Skype End User License Agreement will appear. Check the box that says Yes, I accept the EULA and I have read the Privacy Statement. Then click Install. The Skype files will now be copied to your computer. 9. You will now see the sign-in window, signifying that you have completed the download and installation of the program. Close the window and continue reading.
APPENDICES 40 Replacing the Skype Files Now that you have downloaded and installed the latest version of Skype, the program files should be on your computer. All you have left to do is put them on the flash drive of your memory phone, and you will have the most updated version of Skype ready to go. 1. To begin, plug the NT-P100M into your computer’s USB port, but do not run SkyMagic or Skype. When the AutoRun window appears, click Cancel. 2. Go to your Start menu and click on the My Computer icon.
APPENDICES 41 3. When the My Computer window opens, click on the icon that says Local Disk (C:). 4. In the new window titled Local Disk (C:) that appears, double-click on the folder called Program Files.
APPENDICES 42 5. In the Program Files window, scroll down and look for the folder labeled Skype. Double-click on it. 6. Inside the Skype folder, you will see another folder called Phone. Double-click on this.
APPENDICES 43 7. Inside the Phone folder, Right-click on the Skype icon and select Copy. After that, you may close the Phone window. 8. Go to your computer’s Start menu and click on My Computer again.
APPENDICES 9. 44 In the My Computer, you will see a drive called AutoRun. The icon should be the SkyMagic icon – a dark green phone against a light green background. Double click on this icon. 10. Inside of this AutoRun window, double-click on the Skype folder.
APPENDICES 45 11. In the Skype folder, right-click and select Paste. 12. A popup titled Confirm File Replace will appear telling you that the folder already contains a file called Skype. This is referring to the old file. Since you want to update your version, click on the button that says Yes to All. After waiting for a few seconds, the new Skype file will have successfully copied to your phone’s flash drive.
APPENDICES 46 Appendix E: Updating SkyMagic In order to keep up with Skype’s newest releases, NexoTek updates it SkyMagic software as well. You will want to make sure that you have the latest version of the SkyMagic program on your phone’s flash drive in order to ensure that your phone works properly with the latest version of Skype. To update SkyMagic, you must first download the files from the NexoTek Web site and installing them to your computer.
APPENDICES 47 3. Begin the download by clicking on the version link. When a download window appears, press Open. 4. After you wait a few seconds, a window will appear with the SkyMagic program. The icon will say SkyMagic and its version number. Double-click on this icon. 5. When a security warning window comes up, choose Run.
APPENDICES 48 6. Your computer will let you choose where you want to save the SkyMagic files. Make sure they are in C:\Program Files\Sky Magic, click Next>. 7. Installation should take a few seconds. When a window telling you that SkyMagic has been installed successfully appears, press the Finish button.
APPENDICES Replacing the SkyMagic Files Now that you have downloaded and installed the latest version of SkyMagic, the program files are on your computer. All you have left to do is put them on the flash drive of your memory phone, and you will have the most updated version of SkyMagic ready to go. 1. To begin, plug the NT-P100M into your computer’s USB port. When the AutoRun window pops up, click Cancel. 2. Go to your Start menu and click on the My Computer icon.
APPENDICES 50 3. When the My Computer window opens, click on the icon that says Local Disk (C:). 4. In the new window titled Local Disk (C:) that appears, double-click on the folder called Program Files.
APPENDICES 51 5. In the Program Files window, scroll down and look for the folder labeled SkyMagic. Double-click on this icon 6. In the SkyMagic window that opens, select all of the icons. Then right-click and select Copy. After that, you may close the SkyMagic window.
APPENDICES 52 7. Go to your computer’s Start menu and click on My Computer again. 8. In the My Computer, you will see a drive called AutoRun. The icon should be the SkyMagic icon – a dark green phone against a light green background. Double click on this icon.
APPENDICES 9. Inside of this AutoRun window, double-click on the Skype folder. 10. In the Skype window, right-click and select Paste.
APPENDICES 54 11. A popup titled Confirm Folder Replace will appear telling you that the Skype folder already contains files with the same names. This is referring to the old SkyMagic files. Since you want to update your version, click on the button that says Yes to All. 12. After waiting for a few seconds, the new SkyMagic files will have successfully copied to your phone’s flash drive.
