® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Cordless Internet Telephony Kit User Guide Model No. CIT200 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. How to Use the User Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. CIT200-UG-50709 KL Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in This User Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Charger The Base Station The Buttons on the Handset The Handset's Back Panel Icons shown on the Handset Call Timers Menus and Submenus 3 3 4 5 8 9 11 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Overview Setting Up the Telephony Kit Setting Up Your PC Setting the Handset's Clock 15 15 15 17 19 Chapter 4: Using the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Making Calls Using your phonebook Entering letters & special characters Voicemail Keep track of your calls using the call records Additional features Personalizing your phone Managing your calls using advanced features Managing your Handsets Using multi-handsets 21 21 29 40 41 43 48 50 55 60 65 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Factory Setting 69 69 72 Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: Regulatory Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 73 75 80 Appendix D: Warranty Information Appendix E: Contact Information 87 89 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Cordless Internet Telephony Kit List of Figures Figure 2-1: The Telephony Kit shown on its Charger Figure 2-2: The Telephony Kit's Base Station Figure 2-3: Front of Handset Figure 2-4: Side of Handset Figure 2-5: Back Panel of Handset Figure 3-1: The Handset's Batteries Figure 3-2: Handset on Charger Figure 3-3: Windows Sound Properties Figure 3-4: Volume Control 3 4 5 7 8 15 16 18 18 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. It will allow you to make phone or fax calls using your broadband connection. Get cordless handset convenience when you use SkypeTM! Now you don't have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends. The Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit comes with the Handset and its charger, and a USB Base Station that plugs into your computer. With the Skype application running on your PC, the handset can read and display your contact list on its built-in illuminated display. Just choose who you want to talk to from the menu, press a button, and get ready to talk. Of course, the handset supports SkypeOutTM dialing as well as your Skype contact list. It rings when you have a Skype or SkypeInTM call coming in, and shows the caller's ID on the screen. You can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the speakerphone function to let everyone join in. Put an existing call on hold to pick up or initiate a second call. In short, the Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit gives you all the functionality of a regular phone, through Skype. You'll get the convenience of a cordless phone and all its features, plus the high-quality voice reception that you get from Skype on your PC, without being tied to your computer. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 1 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit What's in This User Guide? This guide covers the steps for installing the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. · · · · · Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit's applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit This chapter describes the physical features of the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit This chapter explains how to set up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit, use it, and add extra handsets. Chapter 4: Using the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit This chapter discusses how to configure the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit's settings. Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding use of the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. Appendix B: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. Appendix C: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. Appendix D: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. Appendix E: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. · · · · 2 Chapter 1: Introduction What's in This User Guide? Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Charger The Telephony Kit comes with a Charger, which plugs into a power socket. This is used for recharging the phone when it's power runs low. Simply slide the phone onto the charger, as shown, and the phone will begin recharging automatically. NOTE: If the Handset's battery charge runs low, a warning tone will emit from the Handset. Place it on the Charger to recharge the Handset's battery. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Charger Figure 2-1: The Telephony Kit shown on its Charger 3 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Base Station The Telephony Kit's Base Station connects to the USB port of your Skype-enabled PC. This unit receives and transmits the phone signal through your PC and over the Internet through the Skype software. POWER LED IN USE LED PAGE Button The POWER LED lights up when the Base Station is powered on and ready. The IN USE LED lights up when the Phone is in use. Press this button to page your handset. After you locate your handset, press Soft Key #2 on your handset to stop the page. You will also use this button if you need to register additional handsets (refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit for more information). Figure 2-2: The Telephony Kit's Base Station NOTE: If you move too far away from the Base Station while on a call, an alarm tone will emit from the Handset and the Base/Handset Link icon will flash upon its Display Screen. This means your call will be disconnected if you do not move back within the Base Station's range. Further, if a disconnected Handset is outside of the Base Station's range for more than 30 minutes, the phone will automatically turn off. 4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Base Station Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Buttons on the Handset The buttons of the Cordless IP Phone's handset are described here. You can have up to four cordless handsets for a single base station (refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit for more information). LED Name Soft Keys Function The functions of the soft keys change depending upon what screen is being displayed. These functions will be shown above the appropriate soft key. This pad allows you to navigate the display menus as well as use the caller id function. DISPLAY SCREEN Navigation Pad SOFT KEY #1 CALLER ID and NAVIGATION PAD TALK & RECALL STAR & RINGER OFF SOFT KEY #2 END & ON/OFF Talk & Recall Press this button to answer or make calls. This button can also be used for Call Waiting. POUND, KEY LOCK & PAUSE CALLS End & On/Off This button can be used to: End calls. Exit menus on the display screen. Turn the phone on or turn it off. INTERCOM SKYPE Figure 2-3: Front of Handset Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Buttons on the Handset 5 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Name Star & Ringer Off Function This button performs all the functions of a Star key along with turning the phone's ringer on or off. Pound, Key Lock & Pause This button performs all the functions of a Pound key along with allowing you to lock the keys and enter Pauses. Intercom Use this button to access the phone's intercom menu. SKYPE Use this button to access your SKYPE contact list. Calls Use this button to access the call records menu. LED This LED will light amber when the phone is in use and flash when a call is coming in. 6 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Buttons on the Handset Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Name HEADSET Function Allows you to connect a headset HEADSET Figure 2-4: Side of Handset Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Buttons on the Handset 7 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Handset's Back Panel The Cordless IP Phone's speakerphone and battery compartment are located on the back panel of the handset. For directions on how to insert the battery, refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. Speakerphone Battery Compartment Figure 2-5: Back Panel of Handset 8 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit The Handset's Back Panel Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Icons shown on the Handset Various icons will appear on the Handset's Display Screen to provide you information about the phone. Some of the icons are: Icon Meaning Base/Handset Link Icon Meaning Name Call in Progress Number Battery Full (This bar goes lower as the battery charge runs low.) Battery Empty (This bar goes lower as the battery charge runs low.) Loudspeaker Volume Level (More blocks equal greater volume.) NOTE: Please note that handset may not turn ON for up to 15 minutes if the batteries are low Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Icons shown on the Handset 9 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Icon Meaning Alarm Clock Icon Meaning Internal Melody Ringer Off External Melody Key Lock Mode Home Phone/PSTN Base Volume Mobile Phone Contrast Gender Office Phone 10 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Icons shown on the Handset Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Icon Meaning Address (Country, Province, City) Icon Meaning Birthday USB Base Language Message Waiting Indicator Online Status Call Timers When you are on a call, a call timer on the Display Screen will show the length of your current call. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Call Timers 11 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Menus and Submenus The Handset's Display Screen shows a variety of menus with the Telephony Kit's various features and functions. These menus are displayed here: Main Menu Skype Contacts User Status Voicemail Display Clock Time Format Handset Name LCD Contrast Language Wallpaper Color Sounds Handset Key Tones Handset Tones Advanced Alarm Clock Timer Stopwatch Touch & Dial Auto Answer System Register Base Select Delete HS Change PIN Reset NOTE: Whenever you are in Menu mode, you must press the Save or OK button to save your changes. If you do not press this button, your changes will be lost. 12 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Menus and Submenus Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Phonebook Private View Use Number Details Edit To Shared Delete Add Entry Quick Dial Status Delete All Shared View Use Number Edit To Private Delete Add Entry Status Delete All NOTE: Whenever you are in Menu mode, you must press the Save or OK button to save your changes. If you do not press this button, your changes will be lost. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Menus and Submenus 13 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Call ...