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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cordless Internet
Telephony Kit
User Guide
Model No.
CIT200
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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 ca
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in This User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit 3 The Charger 3 The Base Station 4 The Buttons on the Handset 5 The Handset’s Back Panel 8 Icons shown on the Handset 9 Call Timers 11 Menus and Submenus 12 Chapter 3: Setting Up the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit 15 Overview 15 Setting Up the Telephony Kit 15 Setting Up Your PC 17 Setting the Handset’s Clock 19 Chapter
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Appendix A: Troubleshooting 69 Common Problems and Solutions 69 Factory Setting 72 Appendix B: Specifications 73 Appendix C: Regulatory Information 75 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 80 Appendix D: Warranty Information 87 Appendix E: Contact Information 89
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit List of Figures Figure 2-1: The Telephony Kit shown on its Charger 3 Figure 2-2: The Telephony Kit’s Base Station 4 Figure 2-3: Front of Handset 5 Figure 2-4: Side of Handset 7 Figure 2-5: Back Panel of Handset 8 Figure 3-1: The Handset’s Batteries 15 Figure 3-2: Handset on Charger 16 Figure 3-3: Windows Sound Properties 18 Figure 3-4: Volume Control 18
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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 Skype™! 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. W
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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 s
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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.
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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 The POWER LED lights up when the Base Station is powered on and ready. IN USE LED The IN USE LED lights up when the Phone is in use. PAGE Button Press this button to page your handset. After you locate your handset, press Soft Key #2 on
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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 LED more information). Name Function Soft Keys The functions of the soft keys change DISPLAY SCREEN depending upon what screen is being displayed. These functions will be shown above the appropriate soft key. Navigation Pad Th
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Name Function Star & Ringer This button performs all the functions of Off a Star key along with turning the phone’s ringer on or off. Pound, Key This button performs all the functions of Lock & Pause 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 wil
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Name Function HEADSET Allows you to connect a headset HEADSET Figure 2-4: Side of Handset Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cordless Internet Telephony Kit 7 The Buttons on the Handset
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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
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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 Icon Meaning Base/Handset Link Name Call in Progress Number Battery Full (This bar goes lower as the battery charge Battery Empty (This bar goes lower as the battery charge runs low.) runs low.) Loudspeaker Volume Level (More blocks equal greater volume.) NOTE: Please note that handset may not turn
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Alarm Clock 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
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Address (Country, Province, City) 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 11 Call Timers
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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 Display Sounds Advanced System Contacts Clock Handset Alarm Clock Register User Status Time Format Key Tones Timer Base Select Voicemail Handset Name Handset Tones Stopwatch Delete HS LCD Contrast Touch & Dial Change PIN Language Auto Answer Reset Wallpaper Color NOTE: Whenever you are in
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Cordless Internet Telephony Kit Phonebook Private Shared View View Use Number Use Number Details Edit Edit To Private To Shared Delete Delete Add Entry Add Entry Status Quick Dial Delete All 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 13 Menus and Submenus
