Page 2 - Table of Contents
i Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Features System Requirements Getting to Know IPW Technical Support 2 Installing Skype Software Downloading and Installing Skype Creating a Skype Account Adding Contacts Assigning a Speed-Dial Number 3 Connecting Internet Phone Wizard Hardware Singl...
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ii Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual
Page 4 - Introduction; Package Contents
1 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 d...
Page 5 - Features
2 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...
Page 6 - Getting to Know IPW
3 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: Re...
Page 7 - Rear Panel; Technical Support
4 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 cab...
Page 8 - Installing Skype; Downloading and Installing Skype; Download Skype
5 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Skype Software 2 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, add...
Page 9 - In the next window, read the license agreement, click in the
6 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.
Page 10 - Select a location on the computer’s hard drive to download the
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.
Page 11 - Skype installs. Click Finish in the last window to complete the; Creating a Skype Account
8 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 in...
Page 12 - Go to the main Skype account window and click Add Contact.; Adding Contacts
Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. In the next window, enter additional information. Click Next. 1. Go to the main Skype account window and click Add Contact. The Skype account is created. Go to the next section to add con- tacts to the account. Adding Contacts To add contacts to y...
Page 13 - When the “Add a Contact” window appears, enter the name
10 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.
Page 14 - Assigning a Speed-Dial Number
11 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-Dia...
Page 16 - Connecting Internet; Single-Line Connection; Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert one end in
13 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Connecting Internet Phone Wizard Hardware 3 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 ...
Page 17 - Single-Line Connection with Dial-Up Modem
14 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. ...
Page 18 - Connect the other end of the phone cable to the telephone.; Insert the other end of the supplied phone cable in a standard
15 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 on...
Page 19 - Use the supplied phone cable and insert it in the “Line” port of
16 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 configur...
Page 20 - Use the supplied phone cable and insert one end in the “Line”
1 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. IPW is connected in Dual-L...
Page 21 - Installing Internet Phone; then from the first “InstallShield Wizard” window, click Next.
18 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Internet Phone Wizard Software 4 After connecting IPW hardware (see chapter 3), IPW software must be installed on the computer. To install IPW software:1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer, then from the fir...
Page 23 - If this occurs, connect IPW as described in step 5, click OK,; Another window appears. Enter an email address to be
20 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual If IPW was not connected correctly, a warning window appears. If this occurs, connect IPW as described in step 5, click OK, then continue to step 6. 6. Another window appears. Enter an email address to be contacted about future online updates. Cli...
Page 24 - . Wait for the IPW application to launch (this may take up to a
21 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 8. The last window appears. Click Finish. . Wait for the IPW application to launch (this may take up to a minute). When the following window appears, select “Allow this program to use Skype” by clicking in the appropriate circle, then click OK.
Page 25 - Updating Internet Phone; Configuring IPW
22 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Updating Internet Phone Wizard 5 This chapter explains how to update IPW software. Configuring IPW To update IPW software, right click the Internet Phone Wizard icon in the system tray, and then click Open VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard to show the V...
Page 26 - Check for Updates; sage appears. Select Yes to download and install the update, or; Click OK to close the window.
23 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Check for Updates To check for IPW software or firmware updates, click Check for Updates in the About tab. The following window appears: If a new software or firmware is available for IPW, a pop-up mes- sage appears. Select Yes to download and ins...
Page 27 - Using Internet Phone; Before Using IPW; IPW Icons
24 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using Internet Phone Wizard 6 This chapter explains how to make calls using IPW, including call- ing an Internet telephone, and calling a regular telephone. Before Using IPW Before making a call with IPW, make sure of the following: The computer m...
Page 28 - Using IPW in Single-Line Mode; Wait for the party to answer the telephone.
25 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using IPW in Single-Line Mode This section describes how to use IPW in Single-Line mode. When in Single-Line mode, IPW can make and receive calls from Inter- net contacts. Calls can also be made to regular telephone num- bers using the SkypeOut se...
Page 30 - Dual-Line Mode From the Local Telephone; Press the “#” key twice on the telephone keypad to switch
2 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Skype Call WaitingIf an Internet call is received while an Internet call is being con- ducted, a short beep is heard. Press the “#” key on the telephone keypad twice to answer the new call. To go back to the previous call, press the “#” key twice a...
Page 31 - Press the “#” key on the telephone keypad twice to switch; Wait for the party to answer the telephone.
28 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using Regular Call ModeTo use Regular Call mode to make a call:1. Pick up the telephone receiver. The Regular Call light illuminates. 2. Dial the telephone number.3. Wait for the party to answer.Using Internet Call Mode and SkypeOutBefore making t...
Page 32 - Quick Reference Tables; Basic Procedures
2 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Quick Reference Tables Consult these tables (Basic or Advanced) for quick reference. Basic Procedures Action Instruction Make a Skype Call 1. Pick up the telephone’s receiver.2. Make sure IPW is in Internet Call mode (indicated by the Internet Call...
Page 33 - While on an Internet call and an; Continue this operation to add all the
30 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Call Waiting 1. While on an Internet call and an incoming regular* or Internet call is received, a call waiting tone is heard.2. Press the “#” key on the telephone key pad twice to pick up the new call while putting the current call on hold. 3. Pr...
Page 34 - Specifications; USB Audio Device Class 1.0 compatible
31 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Specifications Interface Ports USB Audio Device Class 1.0 compatible RJ11 port(Phone): for connecting with analog tele- phone RJ11 port(Line): for connecting with PSTN line LED indicators Regular Call, Internet Call, Ready Linear Audio Signal Supp...
Page 35 - Note: Specifications are subject to change
32 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual On-Hook Voltage 48V DC Off-Hook Loop Current 25 mA DC Ringing Voltage 110V peak to peak; 25 Hz Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm (4.5 x 3.3 x 1 in.) Weight 125 g (4.4 oz.) Operating temperature 0° - 55° C (32° - 131° F) Relative Humidity >...
Page 36 - Regulatory Compliance Notices; Class B Equipment; Modifications
33 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion aga...
Page 37 - This device may not cause harmful interference; Note: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance; Miscellaneous Legal Notices
34 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause...
Page 38 - Limited Warranty
35 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Limited Warranty Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of ...
