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Operating Instructions
5.8 GHz USB Adaptor
Model No. KX-TGA595AL
This unit is an accessory unit for use with the Panasonic cordless telephone
KX-TG5961AL/KX-TG5971AL/KX-TG5976AL. You must install the Skype
software to your computer and register this unit with your base unit before
Skype feature can be used on your handset.
What is Skype?
Skype is a programme for making free calls over the Internet to anyone else who also
has Skype. It is free and easy to download and use, and works with most
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Table of Contents Introduction Feature highlights ............................................................................................................3 Accessory information .....................................................................................................3 For best performance ......................................................................................................4 Preparation Controls .....................................................................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic 5.8 GHz USB Adaptor. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here. Feature highlights Internet telephone By connecting the USB adaptor to your computer installed with Skype software and USB Adaptor Utility, you can make and answer internet telephone calls using the cordless ® hands
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Introduction L� Operating near 5.8 GHz electrical For best performance appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. Location/avoiding noise This unit communicates using radio Connections waves. L� Connect the USB adaptor to a USB For maximum distance and noise-free port on your computer. For optimum operation, we recommend the following: performance, do not connect more than L� Placing the product away from electrical one USB adaptor to a single computer
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Preparation Controls A A Antenna B Status indicator C USB plug B C Status indicator The status indicator indicates the USB adaptor status. Indicator Status Flashing USB adaptor is receiving power from the computer but link to the base unit, Skype software or USB Adaptor Utility has not been established. Light on USB adaptor is receiving power from the computer and has link with your base unit, ready to use. Light off USB adaptor is off (not receiving power from the computer). Symbols and scree
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Preparation Screen shots used for operations ® ® L� The screen shots in these instructions are for Microsoft Windows XP and are included for reference only. L� The screen shots in these instructions may differ slightly from the screen shown on your computer. System requirements for your computer The following system requirements must be met in order to use the USB Adaptor Utility. Item Description Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP ® ® CPU Intel Pentium 1 GHz or fa
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Preparation Mounting without the wall mounting Wall mounting adaptor The USB adaptor can be mounted on the Drive the screws (not included) into the flat surface such as a wall by using the flat surface such as a wall using the wall wall mounting adaptor. mount template as a guide, then mount Note: the USB adaptor securely on the screws. L� For USB adaptor location information, Screws (not included) see page 4. 1 Peel off the protection sheet and attach the wall mounting adaptor to the flat
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Preparation 1 S tart Windows and the Skype software, Installing and setting up and exit all other applications. L� You must be logged in as an the USB Adaptor Utility administrator in order to install the Before you use the USB adaptor, you USB Adaptor Utility. must install the USB Adaptor Utility from L� Confirm that the Skype status is the included CD-ROM to a computer online. installed with the Skype software, and 2 Connect the USB adaptor to your register the USB adaptor to the base
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Preparation 5 When installation is complete, the USB adaptor setup window is opened. Confirming the USB Remove the included CD-ROM from adaptor works properly your CD-ROM drive. Click the USB Adaptor Utility icon ( ) in the system tray. The setup programme starts checking the configuration of the USB adaptor. If the setup programme finds errors in the configuration, follow the on-screen instructions. When the configuration is complete, you are ready to use the internet telephone. In case y
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Preparation Soft key and display Deregistering the USB menus adaptor After setting up the USB adaptor, { C } You can cancel a registered USB adaptor. (Phonebook) on the right soft key on the Right-click the USB Adaptor Utility icon handset is changed to {IP PHONE }. ( ) in the system tray, then select [Tool] – [Deregistration]. Note: L� You can cancel registration by using the base unit. To enter the phonebook, press 1. Press and hold {INTERCOM } until {MENU } (middle soft key) then se
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Using the USB Adaptor Important: Entering the IP phone L� Do not change any Skype settings using the computer while the handset is in the mode IP phone mode. If you have changed the settings, quit the USB Adaptor Utility Press {IP PHONE } (right soft key) on the and restart it (page 9). handset to enter the IP phone mode. L� I P PHONE appears on the handset display. The IP phone mode consists of the following menus: Missed call *1 {^} {V} {^} Contacts {V} {^} Call List
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Using the USB Adaptor 4 When you finish talking, press {OFF } Making internet calls or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Note: Calling from the Contact list L� You cannot select items from the You can make an internet call by selecting handset phonebook, redial list and caller a Skype name from the Skype Contact list. list. You must add Skype names in the Using the speakerphone Contact list beforehand by using your 1 During a conversation, press {s} to computer. turn on th
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Using the USB Adaptor Making regular phone calls Answering internet calls (SkypeOut) If you receive an internet call, you will SkypeOut is a way to make calls from hear an IP ringer tone from the handset Skype to persons who use telephone and I P PHONE will flash on the handset lines or mobile phones. Making SkypeOut display. calls is not free of charge. Before using the SkypeOut, purchase the Skype credit 1 Lift the handset and press {C} or on your Skype account page. For more {s}. i
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Using the USB Adaptor Temporary ringer off Useful features during While the handset is ringing for an internet call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily an internet call by pressing { ~ } or {OFF }. HOLD button Missed calls This feature allows you to put an internet call on hold. If an internet call is not answered, “IP Press {HOLD } during an internet call. missed call” is shown on the handset display. To see who called while you were L� To release the hold, press {C}. out: Mute 1 { IP
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Using the USB Adaptor Using the History Selecting the IP ringer (Call list) tone Call information of incoming and outgoing You can change the IP ringer tone heard internet calls is logged in the Skype when an internet call is received. The History by the most recent internet call default setting is “Tone 2”. to the oldest. If you receive the Skype Voicemail, it will be recorded in the History 1 {MENU } (middle soft key) i along with call information. You can view {#}{1 }{6 }{9 } the Histo
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Useful Information Troubleshooting Problem Cause & solution The USB adaptor does not L� Make sure the USB plug is connected properly to your work. computer. (The USB Adaptor Utility L� The USB adaptor may not work properly depending on icon ( ) is indicated in the power supply of your computer’s USB port. If this is gray.) the case and your computer has multiple USB ports, we recommend that you try other USB ports. L� The USB adaptor is too far from the base unit. Move closer to the base
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Useful Information Problem Cause & solution I cannot read the language L� You can change the application’s display language displayed by the USB to English, French, or Spanish. Select the desired Adaptor Utility. language from the pull-down menu on the upper right of the USB adapter setup window. I cannot make an internet L� While another handset user is making an outside call, call. you cannot make an internet call. Try again later. I cannot receive internet L� While other handset users are
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Useful Information Warning Important information L� This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of Medical conversations. Appropriately tuned radio L� Consult the manufacturer of any equipment and other cordless telephone personal medical devices, such systems in close proximity may be used as pacemakers or hearing aids, to by a third party to monitor and possibly determine if they are adequately interrupt conversations in progress shielded from external
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Useful Information Specifications Operating environment 5 °C – 40 °C Frequency 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz Dimensions Approx. height 24 mm x width 71 mm x depth 111 mm Mass (Weight) Approx. 120 g Power consumption Standby: Approx. 0.5 W Maximum: Approx. 1.0 W Power output 200 mW (max.) Power supply 5 V DC (USB powered) Interface USB: 1.1 Note: L� Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. L� The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product. L� Software
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Customer Support Centre Tel. No.: 132600 or website www.panasonic.com.au N52 Sales Department: Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited Austlink Corporate Park, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose NSW 2085, Australia Manufacturer: Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without
