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: Setting Up Skype o Download and Installation o Creating a New Skype Account o Making a Test Call 3 3 7 10 Chapter 3: Installing SkyMagic o Installing the Software 12 12 Chapter 4: Connecting Your Phone 17 Chapter 5: Getting to Know Your Phone o Keypad Buttons 18 18 Chapter 6: Using Your Phone o
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting o SkyMagic Icon Indicators Enabling SkyMagic to use Skype o Your Computer Audio Settings o Contacting NexoTek 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 SkyMagic 24 24 25 27 30 31 31 31 34 35 37 41
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-P600S box contains the following items: NexoTek NT-P600S Internet Easy Phone SkyMagic installation CD Quick Start Guide User Manual on CD Changeable face slip 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 o Windows XP o Macintosh OS X o Linux (Fedora Core 3) Minimum 400 MHz processor 128 MB
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 3 How do I set up Skype? In order to use your phone, you will need the Skype program installed on your computer. If you already have Skype installed, please skip to Chapter 3. There are three main parts of the Skype setup process. First, you must download the program for free from the Internet and install it to your computer. Then you will create a Skype account by picking out a user name and password.
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 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.
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 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.
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 6 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. If you already have a Skype account, sign in and skip to Chapter 3.
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 7 Creating a New Skype Account 1. Now you will begin the second part of setting up Skype, creating a new account. You will make a user name and a password to log in and use the program. This is the name exclusive to you that you will use to talk to other people in the Skype community. To set up a new account, begin by clicking on the link in the sign-in window that says Don’t have a Skype Name? 2. When you do this, a new window titled Create a New Skype Account will appear.
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 3. In the next window, you have the option of entering your e-mail address and country or region and city of residence. This information is optional. If you choose to give your e-mail address, you also have the option of receiving news and special offers from Skype. You may also choose whether or not you want Skype to sign you in automatically when the program is run. When you have finished configuring your preferences, press the Sign In button. 4.
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 5. When you sign in, your main Skype window will appear. 6. A Getting Started window will also pop up. Check the box that says Do not show this guide at startup and then close the window. Now you have finished the second of the Skype setup process. Please proceed to the last step, making a test call.
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 10 Making a Test Call 1. You are on the final part of the Skype setup process. To confirm that Skype works properly, you can make a test call to its automated user, Echo123. This account name is in your Contacts tab as Skype Test Call. Select the user by single-clicking on it. Then press the green 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.
CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP SKYPE 11 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 have successfully finished setting up Skype. 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: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 12 What is SkyMagic? SkyMagic is a piece of software that NexoTek created to be used with Skype. It comes in your phone package on a CD and essentially builds the bridge between your phone and Skype, allowing them to work together so you can make Internet calls with the convenience of your phone. Installing the Software Before installing, please be sure that Skype is running and you are signed in. You should see the green Skype icon in your system tray.
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 2. If a window asking you about running the CD on your computer appears, press the Yes button. 3. When the download window appears, choose the Run option. 4. A security warning may appear. Again, press the Run button.
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 5. When the Installing SkyMagic window appears, you may choose where on your computer you want to save the program files. Then click Next>. 6. Next, configure your options about how you would like SkyMagic to run. Then click Next>.
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 15 7. Installation should take a few seconds. When a window telling you that SkyMagic has been installed successfully appears, press the Finish button. 8. After you close this window, SkyMagic will begin running automatically, and 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.
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING SKYMAGIC 16 9. The SkyMagic icon should appear in your system tray as a red phone on a light green background. You have now completed installation of SkyMagic and can proceed to connect your phone. You may remove the SkyMagic CD from your computer. If the SkyMagic icon has a red phone on a grey background, please make sure that Skype is running. If not, log in and run the program.
CHAPTER 4: CONNECTING YOUR PHONE 17 How do I connect my phone? Once you have Skype and SkyMagic up and running, you can hook your phone up to your computer. The phone’s cord is designed to plug into an open USB port. Connecting your phone will take only a matter of seconds. 1. Take the cord of the phone and make sure it is oriented correctly to plug into an open USB port on your computer. Then carefully insert it into the port. 2.
CHAPTER 5: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE 18 What should I know before using my phone? Once your phone is plugged into your computer and has successfully connected to Skype and SkyMagic, 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 6: USING YOUR PHONE 19 What can I do with my phone? Before you can use your phone, you must have Skype and SkyMagic installed and running. Make sure you are logged into Skype and your phone is plugged in. Please refer to Chapters 2 through 4 to learn how to set up these programs and connect your 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.
CHAPTER 6: USING YOUR PHONE 20 Making and Receiving Calls Skype-to-Skype calls are completely free of charge. Making and receiving calls is easy, especially with your NT-P600S because it behaves like your home phone. 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 6: USING YOUR PHONE 21 Calling From Your Call History If you want to call a Skype contact to whom you spoke recently, you can call him or her from your call history rather than having to scroll through all of the people on your contact list. 1. Press to open up the Skype window on the computer screen. 2. Press until you switch to the History tab of your Skype window. 3. Scroll with 4. Press to select an entry. to place a call to the desired Skype user.
CHAPTER 6: USING YOUR PHONE 22 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 6: USING YOUR PHONE 23 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 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 24 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 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 25 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 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 26 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 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 27 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 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 28 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 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 29 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.
CHAPTER 7: 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 31 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 32 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 34 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 Appendix D: Updating SkyMagic In order for you to enjoy the full features of your phone, you will want to make sure that you have the latest version of SkyMagic. Checking your SkyMagic version takes a few clicks of your mouse. If in doing so you find that NexoTek has a more recently updated version, you can download it from our Web site. 1. To check your SkyMagic version, you do not have to have Skype or SkyMagic running.
APPENDICES 42 4. On the Web page that loads, you will see the latest version of SkyMagic that NexoTek has made available for download. 5. If this version matches the version of SkyMagic that you have, then you do not need to update your software. You may stop reading. If this is a higher version than you have, you will want to download it. Begin the download by clicking on the version link. When a download window appears, press Open.
APPENDICES 43 6. 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. 7. When a security warning window comes up, choose Run. 8. Your computer will let you choose where you want to save the SkyMagic files. When you have made a decision, click Next>.
APPENDICES 44 9. Installation should take a few seconds. When a window telling you that SkyMagic has been installed successfully appears, press the Finish button. 10. Now your computer will prompt you to restart in order for the installation to be complete. Click Yes, and after your computer restarts, you will be able to use the latest version of SkyMagic.
