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Internet Phone Wizard
User Manual
Ver 2.0
Model #: UP101
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Features 2 System Requirements 2 Getting to Know IPW 3 Technical Support 4 2 Installing Skype Software 5 Downloading and Installing Skype 5 Creating a Skype Account 8 Adding Contacts 9 Assigning a Speed-Dial Number 11 3 Connecting Internet Phone 13 Wizard Hardware Single-Line Connection 13 Dual-Line Connection 14 4 Installing Internet Phone 18 Wizard Software 5 Updating Internet Phone W
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual ii
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard(IPW). IPW allows you to make free calls over the Internet and budget calls with Skype™ any time, anywhere. With IPW, you can use your regular telephone to make long distance calls and even international calls at dramatically reduced rates. If you want to take your communications to the next level and save money while doing it, the Actiontec IPW is sure to be o
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Features Connect directly to your regular telephone so you can make and receive Internet calls from your phone Patented “I-Phone Switch” for switching your telephone between Internet and regular phone modes Call waiting Caller ID for Internet calls Supports Skype speed-dial and SkypeOut service No external power required Echo-cancellation technology System Requirements Minimum IBM PC-compatible computer with one available USB port, Celeron 800
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Getting to Know IPW This section contains a quick description of IPW lights (LEDs) and ports. IPW has several indicator lights on its front panel, and a series of ports on its rear panel. Front Panel The front panel of IPW features three lights: Regular Call, Internet Call, and Ready. Regular Call The Regular Call light illuminates when IPW is in regular (ana- log) phone mode, blinks rapidly when an incoming regular call comes in, and blinks
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Rear Panel The rear panel of IPW contains three ports: USB, Line, and Phone. USB Port The USB port is used to connect a computer to IPW via USB cable. Line Port The Line port is used to connect IPW to a wall phone line outlet or modem via phone cable. Phone Port The Phone port is used to connect IPW to a telephone via phone cable. Technical Support For troubleshooting issues, frequently asked questions, and tech- nical support, go to: www.vos
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Skype 2 Software The first step in setting up IPW is installing Skype on the com- puter connected to IPW. This chapter describes the Skype instal- lation procedure in four parts: downloading and installing Skype, creating an account, adding contacts, and assigning speed-dial numbers. Downloading and Installing Skype If Skype has already been installed on the computer, make sure it is the latest version. If it is, skip this section
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 4. In the window that appears, read the on-screen instructions, select a language, then click Next. 5. In the next window, read the license agreement, click in the circle next to “I accept the agreement”, then click Next. 6
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 6. Select a location on the computer’s hard drive to download the Skype software, then click Next. . In the next window, set up additional tasks, if needed, then click Next.
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 8. Skype installs. Click Finish in the last window to complete the installation. The Skype software is installed on the computer. Go to the next section to create a Skype account. Creating a Skype Account To create a Skype account: 1. After Skype installs, the “Create a new Skype account” window appears. Enter the required information (denoted by a red as- terisk). Click Sign In. 8
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. In the next window, enter additional information. Click Next. The Skype account is created. Go to the next section to add con- tacts to the account. Adding Contacts To add contacts to your Skype account: 1. Go to the main Skype account window and click Add Contact.
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. When the “Add a Contact” window appears, enter the name of another Skype user in the appropriate text box, then click Search. 3. Use your mouse to select the person you are looking for, then click Add Selected Contact. 10
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 4. A “Say Hello! ” window appears, then click OK. The contact has been added. To view the contact list, select the “Contact” tab from the main Skype window. To assign a speed- dial number to a contact, go to the next section. Assigning a Speed-Dial Number 1. From the main Skype window, select the Contact tab, right- click on a contact name, and in the menu that appears, select Set Speed-Dial. 11
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. In the next window, enter a speed-dial number, then click OK. 3. The speed-dial number is assigned to the contact. 4. Repeat to assign a speed-dial number to other contacts. After finishing with the installation and configuration of Skype, go to the next chapter (“Connecting IPW Hardware”) to continue set- ting up IPW. 12
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Connecting Internet 3 Phone Wizard Hardware This chapter explains how to physically connect IPW to a tele- phone and phone line. There are two basic ways to connect IPW: Single-Line or Dual-Line. Caution: Make sure the IPW is not connected to the computer until instructed to do so by IPW installation program (see chapter 4, “Installing IPW Software”). Single-Line Connection When IPW is in Single-Line mode, it can be used to make or re- ceive
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Single-Line Connection with Dial-Up Modem If the computer is connected to the Internet via dial-up modem with no other phone line in the home, IPW can only be set up in Single-Line mode. To connect IPW in Single-Line mode with a dial-up modem: 1. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of IPW. 2. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the telephone. 3. Optional: To make and recei
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual To connect IPW in Dual-Line mode: 1. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of IPW. 2. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the telephone. 3. Using the supplied phone cable, insert one end in the “Line” port on the rear panel of IPW. 4. Insert the other end of the supplied phone cable in a standard phone line outlet. The components should be connected simi- larly to the fi
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Dual-Line Connection with DSL Modem Since DSL modems are connected via phone line (like IPW), there are two ways to connect IPW when a DSL modem is present: Con- necting to a Phone Line Splitter, and Connecting to a DSL Filter. Select the configuration matching the current computer/DSL set up, and follow the instructions. Connecting to a Phone Line Splitter If the telephone is connected to the phone line via a phone line splitter, follow this
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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Connecting to a DSL Splitter If the telephone is connected to the phone line via a wall mount DSL filter, follow this procedure to connect IPW: 1. Use the supplied phone cable and insert one end in the “Line” port of IPW. 2. Insert the other end of the supplied phone cable in the “Phone” port of the DSL filter. 3. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in the “Phone” port on the rear panel of IPW. 4. Connect th
