VM1185T Skype Wi-Fi Phone User Guide The whole world can talk for free. Skype.
User Guide Guide Skype Wi-Fi Phone IEEE 802.
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Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: • EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1) - Product Safety • EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Package Checklist Hardware Description AC Power Charger Mini USB Cable 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-3 Chapter 2: Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Powering On the Phone Chapter 3: Getting Started First-Time Startup Understanding the Phone’s LCD Display The Main Menu The Power Key Menu Creating a New Skype Account Setting Up a Contact List Making a Call Call and Event Lists Chapter 4: Managing Contacts 2-1 2-2 2-3 3-1 3-1 3-3 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-9 4-1 Adding a Contact
Contents Preferred Networks Setting Access to Open Networks Chapter 7: General Settings Changing the Display Language Changing Display Settings Setting the Time and Date Displaying Phone Settings 6-3 6-4 7-1 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-5 Appendix A: Specifications A-1 Appendix B: Skype End User License Agreement B-1 iv
Chapter 1: Introduction The VM1185T is a Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) wireless phone that enables you to make Skype calls without using a computer. The phone enables you to use your normal Skype account with complete mobility, allowing you to roam and talk within any Wi-Fi hotspot, or at any location where you have an Internet connection through a nearby access point.
Introduction Hardware Description Volume Button 10 1 LCD Display Navigation 2 Key Left 9 Soft Key 3 Right Soft Key 4 End/Power Key Send Key 8 Alphanumeric Keypad 7 USB/Power 6 Charge Port Headset 5 Jack Before preparing the Skype Wi-Fi Phone for use, first become familiar with its main keys, buttons, and other hardware features. 1. LCD Display — Color software menu display. 2. Navigation Key — Four-direction software navigation key. Pressing the key down selects the current option. 3.
Hardware Description 5. Headset Jack — Jack for headset connection. 6. USB/Power Charge Port — Power charger connection for charging battery. 7. Alphanumeric Keypad — Includes 0-9, A-Z, *, and # keys. • The [a/A *] key selects upper- or lower-case characters, numbers, or hexadecimal. • The [ 1 ] key selects common punctuation marks during text input. • The [ # ] key selects special characters and symbols during text input. 8. Send Key — Calls a selected contact. 9.
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Chapter 2: Installing the Battery After unpacking the Skype Wi-Fi Phone, you must first install and charge the included battery pack before turning on the phone. Caution: Use only the Lithium-Ion battery pack supplied with the phone. Do not try to install any other battery. To obtain replacement batteries, contact your local dealer. 1. Remove Battery Compartment Cover — Place the phone face down. Push and slide down the battery compartment cover until it becomes free. 2.
Installing the Battery Charging the Battery 1. Connect the AC Power Charger — Lift up the rubber cover on the mini USB charger port and connect the power charger to the port. Then, plug the charger into an AC electrical outlet. Note: The power charger automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. 2. Fully Charge Battery — For the first time use, allow three hours to fully charge the battery before turning on the phone. Lift Cover Connect Charger 3.
Powering On the Phone Powering On the Phone Push and hold down the End/Power key for more than two seconds to power on the phone. The LCD display turns on showing an image of a white sun on a yellow background. Allow 30 seconds for the phone to start up. Go to Chapter 3 “Getting Started” to learn how to set up a Wi-Fi network connection and start using the phone.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started The Skype Wi-Fi Phone requires a wireless connection to a Wi-Fi access point to operate. In addition, the access point network must provide access to the Internet to make Skype calls. You can set the phone to connect to specific wireless networks or search for “open” networks, such as public hotspots. Wireless network information is stored in the phone’s memory as “Preferred Networks” that are searched for each time the phone is powered on.
Getting Started 3. The phone scans for nearby wireless networks and lists those that it finds. Normally, you need to be within 90 m (300 ft) of a network’s wireless access point to be able to connect to it. If the network you want to connect to is not on the list, move to another location and try again. 4. From the wireless networks list, select the wireless network that you want to connect to and press the Left Soft Key to access Options menu. Then select “Connect.
Understanding the Phone’s LCD Display Understanding the Phone’s LCD Display The Skype Wi-Fi Phone’s color LCD display provides various status indicators and access to the menu-based interface. The illustration below shows the main screen and its elements. Wireless Signal Status Battery Status Notifications Skype Online Status Current Time Skype Credit Left Soft Key Action Right Soft Key Action Battery Status — Indicates the status of the battery.
Getting Started New Voicemail. A voicemail has been received, but has not yet been heard. Authorization Request. An new request has been received and is listed on the pending authorizations screen. Silent. The silent mode is active. No ring tones or alerts will be heard. Keypad Locked. The keypad is currently locked. Services Expiry. Your Skype Credit for one or more services is close to expiry. Headset Attached. The headset is currently attached to the phone.
Understanding the Phone’s LCD Display The Main Menu The main menu provides access to all your Skype and phone settings. The menus are easy to move through using the four-way Navigation key. Just move the Navigation key up or down to highlight a menu item, then push down on the key to select it. The following table outlines the phone menu structure.
Getting Started The Power Key Menu Another menu is available on the phone that provides quick access to power off the phone, change your Skype status, view Wi-Fi netwofk information, and other frequently needed settings. To access the Power Key menu, press the End/Power key for more than two seconds and then release it. Be sure not to press the key for more than four seconds, which immediately switches the phone off.
Creating a New Skype Account Creating a New Skype Account If you have not previously set up a Skype account, you need to create one before using the phone. When the Skype sign-in screen displays after a power on, you are given the option to create a new account. To creat a new Skype account, follow these steps: 1. From the Sign-in option screen, select “Create new account.” 2. Enter a Skype name for your account. Names must be from 6 to 30 characters.
Getting Started 4. When your new account has been created, you can sign in and start using the phone. See “Setting Up a Contact List” on page 3-8 and “Making a Call” on page 3-9. Setting Up a Contact List If you created a new Skype account, you need to set up your own contact list before starting to make calls. Follow these steps: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Add Contact.” 3.
Making a Call Making a Call To make a Skype-to-Skype call, follow these steps: 1. Press the Right Soft Key to select Contacts. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select the contact name you want to call. 3. Press the Send button to make the call. 4. When you have finished the call, press the End button. Call and Event Lists All missed calls, incoming and outgoing calls, voicemails, and request authoriations are logged by the phone.
Getting Started 4. From the list of calls, select the call you are looking for. 5. Press the Left Soft Key to display the options menu.
Chapter 4: Managing Contacts Your Skype contact list displays all the names you can make calls to. If you are new to Skype and have just created a new account, your contact list will be empty. You need to find the names of users and add them to your list. Skype protects the privacy of users by requiring authorization of names that are added to a contact list. When you want to add a contact to your list, an Authorization Request is sent to the user. The user can accept or deny the request.
Managing Contacts 4. After entering your contact name and/or number, press the Left Soft Key. 5. The name is added to your contact list, but it still requires authorization from the user. 6. Edit the text to send with your Authorization request. Press the Left Soft Key when you are finished. 7. An authorization request is sent to the entered name. If the name is not valid, an error message is displayed.
Searching for Contacts 8. When the authorization request has been sent, a confirmed message is displayed. If you check your contacts list, you see the new name with the grey status icon, which indicates it is pending authorization by the user. Searching for Contacts You can search for contacts to add to your list by selecting “Search” on the main menu. Follow these steps: 1. Select “Search” from the main menu. 2. Enter the name you want to search for.
Managing Contacts 3. A search may take some time to complete. You can stop a search at any time by pressing the Left Soft Key. 4. When the search completes or is stopped, the result list is displayed. 5. You can scroll down through the list to find specific names. Press the Left Soft Key to access the options menu. The following options are available: More Results — Displays the next 20 names in the list. Search Again — Repeats the search. Call — Calls the selected name.
The Contacts List Options Menu The Contacts List Options Menu To access the Contacts list options menu, select a contact name in the list and then press the Left Soft Key. The menu allows you to perform the following actions specific to the contact. • Call — Calls the contact. • Send Voicemail — Sends a voicemail message to the contact. • View Profile — Displays the contact’s profile details. The details that are displayed are set by the contact. • Advanced — Provides access to a menu of other actions.
Managing Contacts 3. Use the Left Soft Key to select Options. 4. From the Options menu, select “Advanced.” 5. Use the Navigation key to scroll down to “Block / Unblock” and then press the Left Soft Key. The contacts list returns and the name has the blocked status indicated.
Chapter 5: Personal Skype Settings The Skype Wi-Fi Phone allows you to change your personal profile details, password, privacy, and notification settings. Setting Your Profile Entering details in your Skype profile is optional. You can fill in all the public and private profile details or leave them blank. For the public profile details that all Skype users can see, you may want to fill in at least country and city details to help contacts confirm your identity.
Personal Skype Settings 5. Select the profile detail you want to change. 6. Press the Left Soft Key to edit the details. Changing Your Password To change your Skype sign-in password, follow these steps: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.” 3. From the Settings menu, select “General.
Changing Your Password 4. From the General Settings menu, select “Change Password.” 5. First enter your current password, then press the Left Soft Key. 6. Enter your new password, then press the Left Soft Key.
Personal Skype Settings Privacy Settings Skype not only protects your privacy by showing your online presence only to your contacts, it offers other privacy settings that restrict calls to only those that you want to receive. To change your Skype privacy settings, follow these steps: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.” 3. From the Settings menu, select “Privacy.” 4. From the Privacy menu, select “Calls.
Phone Notifications 5. Change your privacy setting to restrict calls to those only from your contacts, or to authorize each call individually. Phone Notifications Notifications are displayed by the phone to alert you to certain events or settings. You can set the phone to prevent some notifications from being displayed. To change your Skype notifications settings, follow these steps: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.” 3.
Personal Skype Settings 4. Select the notification settings you want to change and press the Left Soft Key. 5. When your changes are complete, press the Right Soft Key to return to the previous menu.
Chapter 6: Wi-Fi Network Settings The Skype Wi-Fi Phone automatically searches for Wi-Fi networks on start up. You can select a specific network to connect to, or set the phone to connect to any “open” network. Networks that you have previously connected to are saved as “Preferred” networks. On start up, the phone will look for Preferred networks first and try to make a connection. If no networks can be found, an error message is displayed.
Wi-Fi Network Settings 4. From the Network Settings menu, select “Wireless networks in range.” Note: You can also search for networks from the Power Key menu. 5. Wait while the phone searches for Wi-Fi networks.” 6. Wait while the phone searches for Wi-Fi networks.” A list of detected networks displays. Select the network you want to connect to. Networks listed with the padlock icon are secure networks. Press the Left Soft Key for the Options menu.
Preferred Networks Preferred Networks The preferred networks information stored in the phone enables you to automatically connect to networks you normally use. Once you have set up a network’s name and security, the phone will use the information during start up to search and connect automatically. To access settings for preferred networks, follow these steps: 1. Select “Settings” from the main menu and then “Network.” 2. From the Network Settings menu, select “Preferred networks.” 3.
Wi-Fi Network Settings 4. From the preferred networks list, select a network name and then press the Left Soft Key for the Options menu. Add Current — Adds the current connected network to the preferred list. Open networks can be added in this way. Define New Network — Manually defines a preferred network. Enter the network name, then set up other settings and security options as instructed by the network operator.
Setting Access to Open Networks 2. From the Network Settings menu, select “Auto-connect to open networks.” 3. Use the Navigation key to Select “Yes” and then press the Left Soft Key.
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Chapter 7: General Settings Many phone settings are available through the user menu. Use the Navigation key to move through the menus and the Left Soft Key to select items that you want to change. Changing the Display Language To change the display language, follow these steps: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.” 3. From the Settings menu, select “General.” 4. From the General Settings menu, select “Language.
General Settings 5. Select the display language you want to use and then press the Left Soft Key. Changing Display Settings To change the display contrast, brightness, and timeout, follow these steps: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.” 3. From the Settings menu, select “Phone Settings.
Setting the Time and Date 4. From the Phone Settings menu, select the item you want to change. 5. Move the Navigation Key left or right to change the Brightness and Contrast setting, or up and down to change the Timeout setting. Press the Left Soft Key to confirm the settings. Setting the Time and Date To change time and date settings, follow these steps: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.
General Settings 3. From the Settings menu, select “Time and Date.” 4. From the Time and Date menu, select the item you want to change. 5. Move the Navigation Key left and right or up and down to change the settings. Press the Left Soft Key to confirm the settings.
Displaying Phone Settings Displaying Phone Settings To display a list of current phone and network settings, follow these steps: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to select the menu. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll down and select “Settings.” 3. From the Settings menu, select “Information.” 4. Scroll down through the list to view the setting details. Note: You can reset all the phone’s settings from the Settings> General>reset menu.
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Appendix A: Specifications Battery Life Use Time: 4 hrs Standby Time: 80~100 hrs Li-Ion 3.7V minimum 1100mAH Physical Size 115 x 49 x 18 mm Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Humidity 10% to 85% (non-condensing) Maximum 802.11b/g Channels FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13 MKK: 1-14 Operating Frequency 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada, ETSI) 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz (Japan) Data Rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (automatic fall back) 802.
Specifications Radio Signal Certification FCC Part 15C EN 300-328 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 ARIB STD-T66 ARIB STD-33 DGT LP0002 Temperature IEC 68-2-14 Vibration IEC 68-2-36, IEC 68-2-6 Shock IEC 68-2-29 Drop IEC 68-2-32 Safety UL/cUL (UL 60950-1) IEC 60950-1 (CB) Standards IEEE 802.
Appendix B: Skype End User License Agreement IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Before reading the articles below, please note the following preliminary terms, which use some of the definitions specified in Article 1 below: No Emergency Calls: by entering into this Agreement You acknowledge and agree that the Skype Software does not and does not intend to support or carry emergency calls. Please also see article 7 below.
Skype End User License Agreement Article 1 Definitions In this Agreement the following capitalized definitions are being used, singular as well as plural. 1.1 Affiliate: any corporation, company or other entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, Skype.
1.13 Skype Staff: the officers, directors, employees and agents of Skype or its Affiliates, or any other persons hired by Skype or its Affiliates. 1.14 Skype Website: any and all elements, contents and the ‘look and feel’ of the website available – among other URL’s - under the URL www.skype.com, from which website the Skype Software can be downloaded. 1.15 Terms of Service: means the agreement between Skype Communications Sarl and You for the use of the VoIP service; 1.
Skype End User License Agreement regarding such third party software or technology and you will look solely to the applicable third party and not to Skype or its Affiliates to enforce any of your rights. 2.5 New Versions of the Skype Software. Skype, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to add additional features or functions, or to provide programming fixes, updates and upgrades, to the Skype Software.
3.3.2 You will not remove, overtake, hide or otherwise make the UI inaccessible for end users; 3.3.3 You will monitor the Skype Website in order to ensure that You are aware of any changes in the applicable legal documents. In the event You cannot agree on any changes in any applicable legal document, You will immediately cease any and all use of the Skype API and, where applicable, any and all use of the Skype Software; and 3.3.
Skype End User License Agreement devices. You can access and modify the information You provide in accordance with the Privacy Policy. If You object to Your information being transferred or used in this way please do not use our services. Article 6 IP Rights and Translations 6.1 Exclusive Ownership. You acknowledge and agree that any and all IP Rights to or arising from the Skype Software are and shall remain the exclusive property of Skype and/or its licensors.
7.2 No Warranties. Skype cannot guarantee that You will always be able to communicate with other Skype Software users, nor can Skype guarantee that You can communicate without disruptions, delays or communication-related flaws or that all Your communication shall always be delivered to other Skype Software users. Skype will not be liable for any such disruptions, delays or other omissions in any communication experienced when using Skype Software. 7.3 No Responsibility of Content.
Skype End User License Agreement problems, possible legal liabilities, acting inconsistently with the letter or spirit of our policies, which can be found at www.skype.com/company/legal/terms/ etiquette.html, infringing someone else’s intellectual property rights, engaging in fraudulent, immoral or illegal activities, or for other similar reasons.
Skype, Inc. as Your withholding agent for purposes of the withholding provisions of Chapter 3 of the Code, section 3406 and other withholding provisions of the Code, and the reporting provisions of Chapter 6 of the Code. Your agreement does not modify in any way Your defenses provided under U.S. tax law to avoid tax for any payments made to Skype’s non-US entities. If You would like any information with respect to Your rights and obligations concerning any and all potential U.S.
Skype End User License Agreement 10.4 Jurisdiction’s Limitations. As some jurisdictions do not allow some of the exclusions or limitations as set forth above, some of these exclusions or limitations may not apply to You. In such event the liability will be limited as far as legally possible under the applicable legislation. Article 11 Limitation of Liability 11.1 No Liability. The Skype Software is being provided to You free of charge.
12.3 Partial Invalidity. Should any term or provision hereof be deemed invalid, void or enforceable either in its entirety or in a particular application, the remainder of this Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect. 12.4 No waiver. The failure of Skype at any time or times to require performance of any provisions hereof shall in no manner affect its right at a later time to enforce the same unless the same is explicitly waived in writing and signed by Skype. 12.5 No Assignment by You.
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