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All other brand names are trademarks of their respective companies. ii Table of Contents HAWKING LIMITED WARRANTY ...........................................................................ii 1. Introduction .........................................................................................................5 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 5 System Requirements........................................................................................................ 5 Features ............................................................................................................................. 6 Phone Functions Overview ............................................................................................... 7 Keypads and Control Buttons ....................................................................................................7 Function keys.............................................................................................................................8 Connectors .................................................................................................................................9 2. Installation and Usage on Mac ..........................................................................9 Installing Skype Software ................................................................................................. 9 Installing API .................................................................................................................... 9 Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 13 ® 3a. Using the HNT1A Phone with Skype ....................................................................14 Connecting the HNT1A USB Phone............................................................................... 14 Calling a Skype® User ................................................................................................... 14 Prerequisites.............................................................................................................................14 Loading the Contact List onto the LCD Display .....................................................................14 Using the Contact List on Skype® Screen ..............................................................................15 Speed Dialing.................................................................................................................. 15 Calling Regular Phones (SkypeOut) ............................................................................... 15 Saving a SkypeOut Contact .....................................................................................................16 Answering a Call............................................................................................................. 17 Ending / Rejecting a Call ................................................................................................ 17 Missed Calls.................................................................................................................... 17 Loading Call List ............................................................................................................ 18 Clearing Call List ............................................................................................................ 18 Adjusting Speaker Volume.............................................................................................. 19 Adjusting Microphone Volume ....................................................................................... 19 Muting............................................................................................................................. 20 Redialing ......................................................................................................................... 20 Clearing the Entered Number ......................................................................................... 21 Selecting a Ring Tone ..................................................................................................... 21 Skype Status and Response Mode .................................................................................. 21 3b. Using the USB Phone with Other Voice Messaging Clients ......................22 iii Yahoo! Messenger with Voice......................................................................................... 23 AIM and Other messaging clients................................................................................... 23 For AIM: ..................................................................................................................................23 For Other VOIP/Messaging Programs:....................................................................................24 4. Troubleshooting................................................................................................24 5. Specifications....................................................................................................29 6. Regulatory Compliance....................................................................................30 FCC Conditions .............................................................................................................. 30 CE ................................................................................................................................... 30 WEEE Information ......................................................................................................... 30 iv Hawking HNT1A Net-TalkTM USB Internet Phone 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HNT1A Net-TalkTM Internet USB Phone. The USB Phone is designed for the convenience of establishing voice calls over the Internet from your computer. Simply plug the USB Phone into an available USB port on your Computer, download Internet telephony software such as Skype®, and you can begin making voice calls right away for free1. The phone is designed to be fully compatible with Skype and can also be used with popular VOIP (Voice Over IP) messaging clients including Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, MS NetMeeting, net2phone, etc. for voice communication. Additionally, the device doubles as a speaker and microphone for listening and recording audio content. With the Hawking Net-TalkTM Internet USB Phone, making calls online to friends and family is as easy to use and as convenient as using a real phone! Package Contents One Net-TalkTM USB Phone One USB Cable Software Utility CD Quick Installation Guide System Requirements Computer with an available USB 1.1 port or higher Mac OS X V10.3 (Panther) or newer) To use Skype® with the USB phone, your Mac computer must meet the following minimum system requirements**: Mac OS X v10.3 (Panther or newer) G3, G4 or G5 processor+128 MB RAM+20 MB free disk space Broadband Internet connection API drivers installed (included) ** The requirements are subject to Skype software. For the latest requirements, please visit the Skype website. 1 Some fees may apply for making or receiving calls using land lines 5 HNT1A Internet Phone User's Manual Features Designed for Skype® Works with popular VOIP or instant messaging services including: Yahoo! Messenger with Voice, AOL Instant Messenger, etc.* Built-in hot-key functions to operate Skype-specific software features Built-in speaker and microphone Volume controls and mute button Separate 3.5mm Headphone and Mic-in jacks to connect auxiliary ear piece and microphone accessories Compact and lightweight design Echo-cancellation for better sound quality 4 ring tones to choose from for incoming call alert Doubles as a PC speaker to broadcast audio content Backlit LCD display for caller ID, contact list, and call log on Skype® Compliant with USB 1.1 specification Bus-powered ­ no additional power adapter required *Additional settings need to be made to use the USB phone on other messaging clients. 6 Hawking HNT1A Net-TalkTM USB Internet Phone Phone Functions Overview Keypads and Control Buttons Icon Function Skype on/Tab Switch Description Opens Skype window and switches between 7 HNT1A Internet Phone User's Manual Icon Function Description tabs. Dial/Answer/Redial Dials, answers or redials a call. Hang up/Clear/Reject Ends or rejects a call. Clears entered number. Stops playing a ring tone after long pressing Returns to LCD main screen. 0~9, #, * Dial pad. Dial pad. # and * do not work on Mac OS. Scroll Up/Down (Up/Down keys) Moves up and down in Skype contact list and calling list. (In LCD, long pressing allows to quickly scroll through the list.) Contact List (Right) Calling List (Left) Ring Tone Mute Volume Up/Down Displays contact list. Displays call log list of previously dialed calls. Plays built-in ring tone via the buzzer. Mutes the microphone. Pressing it again turns mute off. Increases/decreases the speaker/earphone volume. VOL+ / VOL / * The keys shown above are for reference only. Actual color and appearance depends on your model. Function keys To use a function key, press & hold for about 1.5 seconds Key Function Skype off Description On Windows ­ Closes Skype Window. On Mac ­ Terminates Skype. Ring Tone Mute Plays and selects built-in buzzer ring tone. Mutes the microphone. Long pressing it again turns mute off. (Only functions during a call.) + + Enters + sign. * The keys shown above are for ...