AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone
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Safety precautions For your safety and to keep your phone in good operating condition, read the following tips and reminders carefully before using your phone. Always keep the phone dry and free from dust. Make sure that the phone is switched off before removing/ replacing the battery. Refer phone servicing only to qualified personnel. Use only approved accessories. Do not connect incompatible products or devices. Use the phone following the instructions in this user guide.
Table of contents Safety precautions.........................................................................................iii About this guide.............................................................................................vii Conventions used in this guide....................................................................viii Welcome .........................................................................................................ix Package contents...................................
Table of contents Chapter 3: Getting to know the phone menu and using the Skype™ features 3.1 Skype...............................................................................................3-2 3.1.1 Making a call.........................................................................3-2 3.1.2 Hang up a call.......................................................................3-4 3.1.3 Conference call.....................................................................3-4 3.1.4 Presence.............
Table of contents Appendix: Reference information A.1 Setting PC-cillin™..........................................................................A-2 A.2 Notices............................................................................................A-6 A.3 Safety statements...........................................................................A-7 A.4 Troubleshooting.............................................................................A-16 A.5 FAQ......................................
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need to use your AiGuru S2 phone. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Basic information This chapter describes the phone layout, provides information about the battery including how to charge it, and basic functions such as locking/ unlocking the keypad and turning the phone on/off. This chapter also describes the different layout displays of the phone.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you peform certain tasks properly, take note of the following conventions used throughout this user guide. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the unit when trying to complete a task.
Welcome Thank you for choosing the ASUS AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone Kit. It will allow you to make phone using your broadband connection. This Phone is specially designed to facilitate the manipulation of the service and features provided by SkypeTM. What is SkypeTM SkypeTM is free and simple software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world in minutes. If you are tired of paying outrageous fees for telephony, SkypeTM is for you! SkypeTM is quick and easy to install.
Of course, the handset supports SkypeOutTM dialing as well as your Skype contact list. The handset rings when you have a SkypeTM or SkypeInTM call coming in, and shows the caller’s ID on the screen. You can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the loudspeaker function to let everyone join in. You can put an existing call on hold and allow callers to leave a message on the answer machine, and retrieve voice mail with ease.
Package contents Check your phone package for the following items: AiGuru S2 phone User manual Quick Start Guide Wireless Link USB dongle extension Battery Support CD Wireless Link USB dongle USB cable xi
System requirements • PC running Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2) / 2000 (SP4) • At least 1 GHz processor • At least 256 MB RAM • At least 40 MB free hard disk drive space • Internet connection: Dial-up, broadband, or cable modem (at least 33.6 Kbps) We recommend a broadband connection. Voice quality may vary depending on the connection speed.) • Skype™ version 3.0.0.198 recommended (bundled in the support CD) Specifications Dimension 116(L) x 47(W) x 12.
Specifications Features Skype™, SkypeIn™, SkypeOut™, Skype™ Conference support Contacts list, call list Search Call rejecting, call receiving, call redial, hold Hands-free speaker out Caller ID display Operating distance Indoors: 30 m* Outdoors: 100 m* Power duration Li-ion 3.7 V 750 mAH, 25 hours standby, 2.
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Chapter 1 Basic information This chapter describes the phone layout, provides information about the battery including how to charge it, and basic functions such as locking/unlocking the keypad and turning the phone on/off. This chapter also describes the different layout displays of the phone.
1.1 Phone layout Front view Back view 1 2 11 12 3 4 8 5 9 7 10 6 7 1. Earpiece/Speaker 2. LCD screen. Displays information such as time, battery status, signal strength, and menus. 3. Navigation keys. Allows you to navigate menu lists. 4. Left soft key. Allows you to perform the function indicated on the bottom left corner of the screen. 5. Call key. Initiates a call. 6. Asterisk key. Holds to chage the input modes.
7. Microphone 8. Right soft key. Allows you to perform the function indicated on the bottom right corner of the screen. 9. End key. Terminates a call. 10. Alphanumeric keypad. Allows you to enter numbers, letters, and symbols. 11. Battery latch. Secures the battery cover to the phone. 12. Battery cover. Covers the battery. Side view (left) Side view (right) 14 15 13 13. Volume adjustment buttons. Adjusts the phone volume. 14. Power button. Turns the phone on or off. 15. Earphone jack.
1.2 Battery information A rechargeable battery powers the AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone. Make sure that the battery is fully charged to prevent interrupted communications due to power loss. Fully charge the lithium ion battery before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life. 1.2.1 Battery power levels The battery icon on the LCD screen helps you keep track of the remaining battery power so you will know when you need to charge the battery.
To remove the battery: 1. 2. Push the battery cover latch in the direction of the arrow until the battery cover disengages from the phone. Lift the cover then set it aside Upwardly lift the battery and set it aside To install the battery: 1. Place the battery into the battery compartment noting the correct polarity. AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until the latch snaps in place.
1.2.3 Charging the battery Low battery indicator The battery indicator on the upper left corner of the screen indicates how much charge remains in the battery. When the battery indicator shows (red), you need to recharge the battery. Charge the battery through the USB cable. To know the charging status of the phone, note the LED color on the upper left corner of the handset. Refer to the table below.
1.2.4 Turning the phone on or off To turn the phone on or off: 1. Locate the power button on the right side of the phone. 2. Press the power button for a few seconds until the display turns on or off. 1.2.5 Display layout Idle mode The phone is in idle mode when it is ready for use and you have not performed any action.
Main menu After you press the left soft key, the main menu appears. You can navigate to Skype, Call List, My Profile, Settings, System Info., WiFi Music to use all the functions or configure the settings. Call List Skype My Profile WiFi Music Settings System Info. When you logged off Skype, switch to USB Mode, or disconnect the connection, some icons in the main menu will be gray out.
Chapter 2 Installing and using the AiGuru S2 Utility This chapter provides instructions on how to install the AiGuru S2 Utility and the required device drivers. This chapter also shows you how to configure the phone and Wireless Link USB dongle.
2.1 Installing the AiGuru S2 Utility Before using your AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone, you need to install the AiGuru S2 Utility. This utility allows you to take full advantage of your phone’s features. Requirements for installing the AiGuru S2 utility: 1. Windows® XP (SP2) / 2000 (SP4) operating system 2. At least 1 GHz processor 3. At least 256 MB RAM 4. At least 40 MB free hard disk drive space 5. Internet connection: Dial-up, broadband, or cable modem (at least 33.6 Kbps) 6.
To install the AiGuru S2 Utility: 1. Place the AiGuru S2 support CD in the optical drive. The AiGuru S2 Control Panel appears. Click Install AiGuru S2 Utility. If the AiGuru S2 Utility installation does not run automatically, click Browse Support CD, then double click Setup.exe to run the installation or readme for help. 2. Click Yes to start installation when the InstallShield Wizard appears. 3. When the installation begins, the Setup Status window indicates the progress of installation.
4. This screen appears when installation is completed. Refer to the following description to connect the Wireless Link USB dongle to your PC. Installation can not proceed if the Wireless Link USB dongle is not connected to your PC. To connect the Wireless Link USB dongle: You may plug the Wireless Link USB dongle to your PC directly or connect it to your PC with the Wireless Link USB dongle extension.
The Wireless Link USB dongle extension comes with the handset. You can adjust it up to 360º to get better signal. The Wireless Link USB dongle is a thumb-sized device that creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g wireless standards. The device allows wireless communication between your computer and your phone using USB 2.0 connectivity, giving you the convenient access to the Skype™ program and control of the AiGuru S2 Utility. 1.
To install Skype™: 1. A dialogue box opens, asking if you would like to install or update the Skype™ program. Click Yes to install the program. We recommand you install the program in the Support CD or the programs suggested in ASUS website. 2. The Skype™ Setup Wizard appears and leads you to finish the installation. Select the language to use first. 3. Read the License Agreement and then click the box, then click the Install button to install.
4. If you want to install the free Google Toolbar please click the box before Install the free Google Toolbar, then click the Next button. 5. Installation proceeds. 6. This screen appears when installation is completed. Click the Start Skype.
To continue AiGuru S2 Utility installation 1. InstallShield Wizard appears after you finish Skype installation. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish. 2. After restarting the computer, when you log in to skype, a prompt appears. Select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK. The AiGuru S2 utility will be ready to use. 3.
4. Click the third button on the left to check if the WiFi configure is correct. 5. When the configuration succeeds, the handset displays the information as the right picture, and is ready to use. If the connection fails, place the handset close to the Wireless Link USB dongle and try again. jb1127 on the phone display is the skype account name and it varies according to the user.
2.2 Optimizing the AiGuru S2 Utility settings After installing the AiGuru S2 Utility and Wireless Link USB dongle device driver, it is time to customize the settings to optimize the features of your phone. To launch the AiGuru S2 Utility: 1. Turn on your phone. 2. Connect the Wireless Link USB dongle to your computer. 3. Start your computer. 4. Launch the Skype application and log in to your skype account. 5.
2.2.1 Status Click the button on the left to display the phone status. AiGurru S2 utility will auto-detect the phone status, as shown in the picture on the right. is a warning message, indicating the Skype application is not initiated or the phone or the Wireless Link USB dongle is not detected. If icon appears, click the Diagnose button to find out the problem. Item Message Utility Version Displays the utility version you are using. Handset Verion Displays the handset version.
Firmware update A gray-out Firmware Update button means that your AiGuru S2 uses the latest firmware. If not, follow the instructions below for firmware updating. 1. Connect your handset to your PC through the providing USB cable and click the Firmware Update button to apply the latest firmware for your handset. 2. The warning messages appear Please don’t remove USB cable. If you remove the USB cable, the warning messages appear Do not power off. 3.
2.2.2 WiFi Music Settings Click the button on the left to open the WiFi Music Settings screen and to select the playlist you would like to listen to on your phone. 1 2 3 1. Media Player: Allows you to choose the media player you want from the dropdown menu. AiGuru S2 Utility supports Windows Media Player and iTunes.
2. Playlist: Allows you to create a new playlist, import an existed playlist that created from the AiGuru S2 utility, or delete an unwanted playlist. Create new playlist: Click the button New, and enter the new playlist name in the dialogue box. Import a playlist: Click the button Import, and the Import a playlist screen appears.Locate the playlist you created earlier or the playlist you want to import and click Open.
2.2.3 Handset Mode Switch and WiFi Configure Click the button on the left to open the Handset Mode Switch and WiFi Configuration screen. Handset Mode Switch You can switch between WiFi Mode and USB Mode. The function of WiFi Music will be disabled when you are in USB mode. When you switch between WiFi Mode and USB Mode, please don’t unplug the handset until the configuration completed.
WiFi Configure After the installation of AiGuru S2 utility and the Skype application, the handset should be ready to use. The system will automatically detect your phone setting if you restart your computer or replug the Wireless Link USB dongle. You need to click the Air Config button to reset the phone if you connect the phone to another computer or the IP address of your computer changes. You have to configure your phone and the AiGuru S2 utility.
Chapter 3 Getting to know the phone menu and using the Skype™ features This chapter shows you how to use the phone and navigate through the Phone Menu and the Skype™ Menu.
3.1 Skype Your AiGuru S2 phone allows you to receive or make skype phone calls while you are away from your computer, within the operating range of the WLAN module 3.1.1 Making a call Before using your AiGuru S2 Wireless Skype Phone, make sure you have installed the AiGuru S2 Utility and configured the required settings. Do not quit the utility while you are signed in to Skype™. Refer to Chapter 2 for details.
3. For SkypeOut number: 1. Scroll up/down to choose the SkypeOut number you want to call, and then press the Call Key to make the connection directly. 2. Or press the left soft key (Options) to SkypeOut Call. For Skype contact: 1. Scroll up/down to choose the contact you want to call, and then press the Call Key to make the connection directly. 2. To do it otherwise, press the left soft key (Options) to Call. 3. Also, you can SkypeOut your contact’s other phone numbers in the View Profile menu.
Using the numeric keypad: To make a call using the numeric keypad: 1. From the idle screen, dial the telephone number you want to connect. 2. Press the left soft key (Save) to save the number; otherwise, press the right soft key (Delete) to delete the entry one by one. 3. Press End Key to delete all entries and return to the idle screen. Or, press the Call Key to make the connection. 3.1.2 Hang up a call: When you are done with the phone conversation, press End Key to terminate the call. 3.1.
3. Repeat the previous steps to add more conference participants. 4. Press Call Key to start the connection. A conference call can include maximum one host and four participants. You have to unselect a participant before you add another new one if the participant number exceeds the limit. 5. When you are done with the phone conversation, press End Key to terminate the call.
3.1.4 Presence You can change your Skype status through the handset remotely. 1. From the idle screen, press the left soft key to display the main menu and select Skype > Presence. 2. Scroll up/down to choose the Skype status you want, and press the left soft key (Select) too make a confirmation, Offline, Online, Skype me, Away, Not available, Do not disturb or Invisible. 3. After the selection, the idle screen displays as shown.
3.1.5 Skype Voicemail You can download and listen to your Voicemail, or delete the Voicemail in a few steps. Play a Voicemail: 1. From the idle screen, press the left soft key to display the main menu and select Skype > Skype Voicemail. 2. Use the navigation keys to find the Voicemail you want from the list 3. Press the left soft key (Options) and select Play.
Delete a/all Voicemail(s): 1. From the idle screen, press the left soft key to display the main menu and select Skype > Skype Voicemail. 2. Use the navigation keys to locate the Voicemail you want to delete from the list. 3. Press the left soft key (Options) and select Delete. 4. A message appears, asking for confirmation. Press the left soft key (OK) to delete the selected Voicemail. 5. To delete all Voicemails, repeat the previous instructions and select Delete All to clear all Voicemails.
3.1.6 Chat Alert After activating Chat Alert function, an icon will appear on your handset display to remind you of an incoming text message on your PC with a beep when you are away chatting via AiGuru S2. To activate or inactivate Chat Alert: 1. From the idle screen, press the left soft key to display the main menu and select Skype > Chat Alert. 2. Use the navigation keys and the left soft key to select On to start Chat Alert or Off to stop this function.
3.2 Call List Displaying the Missed Call, Incoming Call, and Outgoing Call, the Call List menu is convenient for you to trace the history of all kinds of calls. 1. From the idle screen, press the left soft key to display the main menu and select Call List. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the type of call history you want to browse and press the left soft key to Enter. 3. Select a Missed/Incoming/Outgoing call entry and press the left soft key to call back. 4.
5. The information about the call will be displayed as shown. 6. Or hightlight View Profile and press left soft key to view the caller or the recipient’s profile. 7. The profile of the caller or the recipient will be displayed as shown. When you checked the missed call, the call in the Missed Call will disappear and move to Incoming Call.
3.3 My Profile My Profile menu lists detailed profile of your Skype account. 1. From the idle screen, press the left soft key to display the main menu and select My Profile. 2. Scroll up and down using the navigation keys to view the profile. 3. Press the left soft key to SkypeOut to the phone number in your profile. You are not allowed to make a Skype call to yourself. While browsing this menu, you can only SkypeOut to your home number, office number, or your mobile phone number.
