User's Manual IP-700m USB World Phone "I knew it was over when I downloaded Skype,... a little program that you can use to talk to anybody else, and the quality is fantastic, and it's free ­ it's over. The World will change now inevitably.", Michael Powell, Chairman Federal Communications Commission, explained. Fortune Magazine, February 16, 2004 www.ipfones.com www.ipfones.com/us www.ipfones.com www.ipfones.com/us User's Manual Warranty Your IP-700m USB World Phone is the best performing USB phone - made with high quality components and high standard of quality control in a modern production environment. Your IP700m USB World Phone is protected with a 24 month limited warranty policy. Warranty is void if: The identifying sticker label on the back of the phone is removed or tampered with, or serviced by a non-authorized party. The defect is not caused by workmanship or by manufacturing process. The phone is not operated as outlined in the user's manual. A sales receipt or proof of purchase is not available. Damages are due to natural disaster or other factors such as lightning, over-voltage, excess humidity or fire. Support Services If you have any questions regarding this product, please contact your authorized reseller or IPFones' local representatives in the country of purchase. For software upgrades, global support and information, please visit our website at http://www.ipfones.com. © 2004-2005 IPFones Ltd. U.K. and global network of companies. All rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. Skype, SkypeOut, SkypeIn service are trademark of Skype Technologies S.A. Price, texts and pictures are non-contractual and may be changed without prior notification and without incurring any obligation or liability to IPFones. Page i User's Manual Contents 1 2 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 PRODUCT FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................2 BENEFITS........................................................................................................................................................2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................3 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................3 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................4 3.1 3.2 3.3 INSTALLING SKYPE SOFTWARE ......................................................................................................................4 INSTALLING IPFONES SOFTWARE.................................................................................................................12 CONNECT YOUR IP-700M TO YOUR PC/NOTEBOOK .....................................................................................16 4 USING IP-700M AND SKYPE.........................................................................................................................17 4.1 HOW TO MAKE A CALL ................................................................................................................................17 4.1.1 Calling from IP-700m to IP-700m:......................................................................................................17 4.1.2 Calling from IP-700m to regular/cellular phone.................................................................................17 4.1.3 Speed Dial............................................................................................................................................17 4.2 CHANGING IP-700M SOUND VOLUME ..........................................................................................................18 5 APPENDIX A ­ SKYPEIN AND SKYPEOUT SERVICES..........................................................................19 5.1 5.2 SKYPEIN .......................................................................................................................................................19 SKYPEOUT ...................................................................................................................................................19 Page ii User's Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for selecting an IPFones product and welcome to the new age of global communication. Internet phone calls are made simple and free 1 . No more monthly fees or annual contracts. Through advance Digital ClarityTM DSP(Digital Sound Processing) tuning technology and the adoption of new VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) operators like SkypeTM, you can experience FREE unlimited, echo-free, noise-free, and delay-free digital calls anywhere in the world. The first of its generation, the IP-700m is the perfect communication tool for today's mobile lifestyle. To achieve optimum digital sound quality, the IP-700m integrates the latest technology in echo cancellation, noise reduction and digital sound processing with onboard Digital ClarityTM DSP chip. IPFones and Skype, empowering consumers with three different ways to send/receive calls any where in the world. Please see the following diagram: IP-700m to IP-700m Calls: Unlimited calls to anyone, anywhere in the world forever free. No setup fees, no monthly fees, no deposits, no annual contracts. IP-700m to Regular/Cellular Phones: Through SkypeOut service, you can call to any regular or cellular phone throughout the world. These calls are not free but very inexpensive. Most country rates start around $0.02/minute. Rates are subject to change. See Appendix A or visit www.skype.com for country rates and additional details. Regular/Cellular phones to IP-700m: Through SkypeIn service, people can make calls to your IP-700m using regular or cellular phones from anywhere. With SkypeIn service, you would get your own regular phone number from Skype so others can simply dial that number to talk to you from any phone. The call is free no matter where you are in the world. This call is also free to the calling party if the call is originated from the same area code as your regular number. See Appendix A or visit www.skype.com for additional details. Additional Services - Skype voicemail: will take messages for you when you are online or offline. Visit www.skype.com for additional details. 1 Forever FREE digital calls when calling from IP-700m to IP-700m phones. Page 1 User's Manual 2 Product Description Speaker LED Power Indicator Up and Down Scrolling up or down the contact list or the call list IN or Left Arrow, switches between Skype window's tabs from right to left Send or Dial 3 Lines LCD OUT or Right Arrow, switches between Skype window's tabs from left to right End or Disconnect Numeric key pad Clear or Delete Microphone USB wire 2.1 Product Features · · · · · · · · · · IP-700m is "Skype Certified" and guaranteed to work and 100% compatible Skype software. Very user-friendly operation - Simple user interface Crystal clear calls with Digital ClarityTM on-board DSP chip Fully integrated and compatible with Skype Voice sampling at 8 kHz for better sound quality Regular phones' samplings are only 300 Hz to 3 kHz Voice mail and multi-party conference calls support Caller ID display and multiple ring tones Informative 3 line LCD screen Activate Skype software with one IP-700m's key, enable scrolling of contact list, and send/receive call similar to operating cellular phones. 2.2 Benefits · · Works with leading VoIP operator - over 100 million downloads as of May 2005 Savings up to 95% off long distance cost Page 2 User's Manual · · · · · · · · · · · · Supports FREE chat, VoIP calls, voice mail and multi-party conference calls Sound quality, in most cases, is better than what you have ever experienced 2 Calls to any cell/regular phone start around US $.02 per min. throughout the US/Canada and over 20 countries3 Fully encrypted and secured for voice calls and instant messaging Compatible with over 98% of firewalls and NAT (Network Address Translation) Free calls to tens of millions of users worldwide1 Chat, VoIP calls, voicemail and multi-party conference calls Digital ClarityTM crystal clear calls with on-board DSP chip Unlimited FREE calls receiving from any phone, anywhere in the world with SkypeIn service 3 Sound card independent and speakers not required Free-up valuable CPU resources from VoIP call processing FREE ONLINE 24/7 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT 2.3 System Requirements · · · · PentiumTM III 400MHz, 128MB RAM or more and 20 MB free disk space Microsoft WindowsTM 2000, or XP 1 free USB port Internet connection: 33.6 kbs modem or better, DSL, Cable, WiFi, LAN, etc. 2.4 Specifications Duplex: full duplex with caller ID Echo Cancellation: yes Noise Reduction: yes Sound Quality: Digital ClarityTM with on-board DSP chip Screen: 3 line LCD screen USB Compliant: USB 1.1 - UHCI/OHCI 1.1 compliant Languages: Multi-lingual support Power Indicator: LED power indicator Power Consumption: low Power Source: no external power required Plug-n-Play: fully plug and play (no drivers required) Dimension: 1.8" x 4.7" x 0.9" (W x H x D) or 4.5cm x 12cm x 2.3cm Operating Temperature: 14°F 131°F or -10°C 55°C Humidity: 10% - 90% non-condensing Weight: < 2.7 ounces or 75g Package Weight: 8.5 ounces or 240g E911 Compliance: exempt Available Colors: Ruby Red, Metallic Silver, Titanium Gray 2 3 Digital call quality is best when calling from IP-700m to IP-700m. SkypeIn, SkypeOut, and Voicemail are optional services. Page 3 User's Manual 3 Installation Step 1: Install Skype software, create a Skype User ID, and add names of people you want to call to your contact list. Step 2: Install IPFones software. Step 3: Connect the IP-700m to your computer USB port and start calling family, friends, and colleagues. Detail information for each step is described below. 3.1 Installing Skype Software Load the IPFones CD into your computer CD-ROM drive and wait for the installation program to be launched (automatically). The following screen will display. To start the install, select English or French by double click on the red bullet next to the language. The following screen will display. Page 4 User's Manual Click on the "INSTALL SKYPE" button to begin the installation of Skype software. Select English language or your language of choice and click the Next button. Page 5 User's Manual Read the license agreement, check the "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click the Next button. Click the Next button. Page 6 User's Manual Click the Next button. Congratulations, you have successfully installed Skype software. Click the Finish button to configure your Skype installation. Page 7 User's Manual If you are a new user to Skype, fill in the above screen and click the Next button. For existing users, select the "Existing Users..." tab and login to Skype to continue. Page 8 User's Manual All fields are optional. When the above screen is displayed, you can enter optional information then click the Update button. In most cases, you will see two Skype windows displayed. At this point, you have successfully created a Skype user name for yourself to join in the Skype community of more than 200 millions users world wide (and growing). You will now add your friends' Skype user-name(s) to your contact list. To do this, just close the "Getting Started Wizard" by clicking the "Close Wizard for Now" button. On your main Skype window, click the green window will display. button, the following Page 9 User's Manual If you know the Skype User Name of your friends or colleagues, enter their Skype user name in the above window and press the Next button. Click OK to continue. Congratulations, you have successfully added a Skype user to your contact list. Press Next to add more users or Finish to end. Page 10 User's Manual Installation Notes: 1. If IPFones software is previously installed on your PC, you may see additional windows asking for "Allow this program to use Skype" or "Do not allow this program to use Skype". When these additional windows are displayed, please always choose the "Allow this program to use Skype" and click OK. 2. Depending on your firewall configuration, another window may be displayed by your firewall and ask you to allow or not allow Skype (or IPFones) software to get access to your PC. When you see these windows, always allow Skype or IPFones software access. The following pi ...