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Dual-Mode
TM
Internet Telephony Kit with Skype
User Guide
Model No.
CIT400
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Dual-Mode 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 © 2006 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
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOUD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. • Read and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Do not use this product near water, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not place this product on an unstable table. The product may fall and
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit BATTERIES Use only the battery type listed in the instruction manual. Do not use lithium batteries or non- rechargeable batteries that may damage the handset and charger. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they can explode. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic if swallowed. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Avoid contact with metal objects when handling the batter
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Dual-Mode 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 Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 3 Overview 3 The Charger 3 The Base Station 4 The Handset’s Front Panel 5 The Handset’s Side Panel 7 The Handset’s Back Panel 8 Chapter 3: Getting Started 9 Before You Begin 9 Getting Started with the Handset 9 Getting Started with the Base Station 10 Powering On the Handset 10 Entering Names, Numbers and Special Char
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Call History 24 Intercom and Conference Calls 26 Skype Voicemail 27 Your Skype Profile 30 Skype Settings 31 The Handset’s Display Screen Icons 35 Landline Features 38 Landline Voicemail 42 Using Additional Features 43 Customizing the Handset 44 Managing the Handset(s) 53 Chapter 5: Network Settings 59 The Network 59 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 67 Common Problems and Solutions 67 Frequently Asked Questions 70 Default Settings 71 Country Codes 72 Appendix B: Specif
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Skype. It will allow you to make phone calls using your broadband connection (through Skype™) and traditional phone service (optional). It also supports SkypeOut™ dialing. For landline service, you must have a service provider and a telephone port to connect to. The Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit gives you cordless convenience, so you don't have to sit
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit What’s in This User Guide? This guide covers the steps for installing the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Dual-Mode Telephony Kit’s applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit This chapter describes the physical features of the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit. Chapter 3: Getting Started This chapter explains how to connect and set up the Dual-Mode In
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Overview The Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Skype includes eight items: A handset A charger A power adapter for the charger A base station A power adapter for the base station 2 AAA batteries A RJ-11 telephone line cord An RJ-45 ethernet cable Figure 2-1: Handset on The Charger Charger and Base Station The Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comes with a charger, which plugs int
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Base Station The base station must be connected to an ethernet port to use Skype. To make landline calls, the base station Page should also be connected to a telephone line port. Button Front Panel Skype LED Blue. The Skype LED lights up and is solidly lit during a Skype call. PHONE LINE LED Amber. The PHONE LINE LED lights up and is solidly lit during a landline call. Figure 2-2: Front Panel of Base Page Button Press this button to page your handset. To s
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Front Panel LED The LED and keys of the handset are described here. You can have up to four cordless handsets for a single base station (refer to “Chapter 4: Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit” for more information). LED Red. The LED lights up when the handset is in use. It flashes when there is an incoming call or a message waiting. The context-sensitive keys are described in this table. Icon Name Function Soft Key Press this key to sele
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit NOTE: If the battery charge is Icon Name Function low, the handset may not Power/End Call Press this key to power on the handset power on for up to 15 minutes. when the handset is off. Press and hold this key to see the Skype menu when the handset is on. Your choices include powering off the phone. Star, Alpha Use for the functions of a * (star) key or to toggle between upper and lower case alphabetic characters. #, Key Lock, or This key performs all the f
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Side Panel If you have a headset (optional), open the headset flap. Then plug your headset into the headset port. HEADSET Figure 2-5: Headset Port Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit 7 The Handset’s Side Panel
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Back Panel The handset’s speakerphone and battery compartment are located on the back panel. For directions on how to insert the batteries, refer to “Chapter 3: Getting Started.” Speakerphone Battery Compartment Figure 2-6: Back Panel of Handset 8 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit The Handset’s Back Panel
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Chapter 3: Getting Started Before You Begin To use Skype you will need an available ethernet port. If you have traditional phone service (landline), you will also need an available telephone wall jack. Getting Started with the Handset To insert the batteries and charge them, follow these instructions: Figure 3-1: Handset’s Batteries 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Insert the two NiMH rechargeable, AAA batteries (included). Make sure the polar
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Getting Started with the Base Station To connect the base station, follow these instructions: 1. If you have a landline, connect a RJ-11 telephone line cord (included) to the LINE port of the base station. Then connect the other end to your telephone wall jack. If only the landline is connected you can only make and receive calls over the landline. Figure 3-3: Connect to the 2. Connect the Ethernet RJ-45 cable (included) to the Ethernet port of the base stati
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Entering Names, Numbers and Special Characters Use the handset number keys to enter text, numbers or symbols. Entering or Deleting Letters, Numbers, Symbols and Special Characters Press the star, alpha key to change between uppercase and lowercase letters or numeric characters. Alpha modes also display some special characters. Press the # key for symbols including the @ sign. Press and release 0 (zero) to add a space. Press and hold 0 (zero) to add a + (pl
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Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Phone Features Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, press up or down on the navigation pad to change the volume level. Making Handsfree Calls You can use a headset with a 2.5 mm plug or speakerphone for handsfree calls. To use a headset, follow these instructions: 1. Open the headset flap. HEADSET 2. Plug your headset into the headset port. 3. Unplug the headset to end the handsfree feature. You can use the speakerphone instead of the headset: 1. Press the S
