RCA 28300 manuel d'utilisation

Model 28300 2 in 1 - Internet Phone User ’s Guide can be used with the internet or as a landline telephone Quick Set-Up Guide on page 6[...]

 Equipment Approv al Information Your telephone equipment is appr oved for connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requir ements for Telephone T erminal Equipment published by ACT A . 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of[...]

3 Inter ference Information 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; and () This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to [...]

4 Table of Contents E quipmEnt A pprov Al i nformA tion ................. 2 i ntErfErEncE i nformA tion ............................. 3 H EAring A id c ompA tibilit y (HAc) ................. 3 l icEnsing ..................................................... 3 fcc rf r AdiA tion E xp osurE s t A tEmEnt ........ 3 i nformA tion for dEct p roduct ....[...]

5 a DV anCeD i nterCom f e a tures ....................... 32 r eCeiVing an i nComing C all D uring an i nterCom C all ............................................ 32 u sing i nterCom with e x ternal t elePhone C alls ........................................................... 32 t wo -w a y C alling ..................................... 33 c onfEr[...]

6 Conne ct to tradi tiona l pho ne syste m Conne ct to Skype ™ Get Conn ecte d E asil y System Requirements Recommended: PC running Windows 2000 or XP 1 GHz processor 256 MB RAM 30 MB free space on hard drive Cable, DSL or equivalent broadband connection to Internet Standard PSTN line (RJ-11) Minimum: PC running Windows 2000 or XP 400 MHz process[...]

7 Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment , there ar e basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORT ANT SAFE TY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future r eference. IMPORT ANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is[...]

8 T elephone Jack Requir ements To use this phone with a landline, y ou need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If y ou don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to nd out how to get one installed. Installation Digital Security Syst em Y our cordless phone u[...]

9 PAGE Base Layout Handset Layout Soft Key Left (SKL/ | ) (button) display speaker (button) #/P AUSE/lock (button) INT (intercom button) END CALL (button) REDIAL/flash (button) * (button) 5 / 6 Navigational (button) Landline (button) [traditional call] earpiece Skype (button) [computer call] Soft Key Right (SKR/ | ) (button) microphone IN USE/CID/[...]

10 Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: Y ou must connect the handset batt ery before using the cordless handset(s). CAUTION: T o r educe the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model GP80AAAHC - NiMH 1.2V 800mAh rechar geable Nickel-metal Hydride battery, which is compatible with this unit . 1.[...]

11 . Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack . 3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the base. 4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The CHAR GE indicator turns on, verifying the battery is char[...]

1 4. Select "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click [Next] to continue. 5. The folder where setup installs the les can be changed. The default directory is “C:Program FilesSKYLINKSKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility” . Press [Change…] to change the directory. Click [Next] to continue. 6. The Install screen appe[...]

13 Start when windows star t Automatically starts the SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility when computer is started or rebooted. This can be turned ON or OFF as the user prefers. Exit Closes the SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility. SKYLINK™ Operation Guide The "Status" screen indicates SKYLINK™ and Sk ype are operational. The "Tools&q[...]

14 T o Uninstall the Software If you choose to uninstall the softwar e from the PC. 1. Go to the ST ART/Setting/Control Panel, choose the icon "Add or Remove Pr ograms". . Select "SKYLINK™ -in-1 Phone Utility" from the list and click [Remove] to uninstall. 3. A message box appears. Click [Y es] to continue, or [No] to ca[...]

15 Timer There ar e three programmable menus av ailable: Time Format , Clock and Alarm. 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU (SKL) button and use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to TIMER . 3. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. Time Format Choose between 1 hour or 4 hour format . From the TIMER menu; 1. [...]

16 On/Off There ar e four options: Off, Once, Everyday, and Weekday. Off - Press the OK (SKL) button to conrm. Once, Everyday, and Weekday - Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. Set the time using the keypad, then press OK (SKL) button to conrm. NOTE: Once the alarm is set , the alarm icon will appear in the top icon bar. Ringer Type [...]

17 4. Press the OK (SKL) button to save your selection. NOTE: When English is selected, pr ess the OK (SKL) button if you would like to add an additional input language, (or Cancel (SKR) to use English character set only) then press the 6 or 5 button to scroll to French or Spanish character set and press the OK (SKL) button to confirm. Press the B[...]

18 Message Waiting If you have subscribed to a voice messaging service, the green message light on the base will ash to alert you that you have messages waiting. T o hear y our messages, contact your voice messaging service provider . NOTE: F or quick dialing you can store the voice messaging service number on your phone. T o dial the programmed[...]

19 Wallpaper Y ou may choose from the 3 pr eset images. From the HANDSET SE T TINGS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to W ALLP APER . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to the desired selection. 4. Press the OK (SKL) button to save your selection. Contrast Y ou may choose from the 5 contrast[...]

0 Auto Answer If Auto Answer is set to ON, you can answer the phone by lifting it fr om cradle. If Auto Answer is OFF , you must press t he (S ky pe) or (la ndl ine ) o r (speaker) or INT button on the handset From the HANDSET SE T TINGS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to A UTO ANSWER . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. [...]

1 Menu Color This feature allows you change the backgr ound color and the color of the highlighter from 4 color schemes. From the HANDSET SE T TINGS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to Menu Color . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to the desired selection. 4. Press the OK (SKL) button t[...]

 Registration Y our handset is pre-r egistered and ready to use. It is not r ecommended that handset be register ed again unless absolutely necessary. From the HANDSET SE T TINGS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to REGISTRA TION . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to a specic base [...]

3 Select Base This option allows you to register a handset to mor e than one base and select which base it takes the signal from. The handset can also sear ch for the most suitable base automatically if Auto Base is selected. From the HANDSET SE T TINGS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to SELECT BASE . . Press the OK (SKL) button to e[...]

4 Ringer Type This menu allows you to change the ringer tone (from 5 ring melodies) for the base. From the BASE SET TINGS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to RINGER TYPE . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the 6 or 5 button to select the desired ring tone (1-5). 4. Press the OK (SKL) button to conrm your selecti[...]

5 NOTE: If y ou select OK , all the settings in the programmable menu are r eturned to fact ory default setting. Y ou will hear a confirmation tone. Function 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU (SKL) button and use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to FUNCTION . 3. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. Games [...]

6 Dial the number and then press th e (lan dli ne) or (speaker) bu tt on. NOTE: If y ou make a mistake, use the DELETE (SKR) button to backspace and delete one number at a time. . When nished, press the END C ALL button or place the handset in the base cradle to hang up. NOTE: During the conv ersation, you can use the 6 or 5 button to adju[...]

7 Skype Call Use Skype to call other Skype users free of char ge. Make sure that Sk ype™ is installed and activated on your computer . 1. Press the ( Sk ype ) b utt on. The rst entry in the Skype contacts list appears. . Use the 6 or 5 button to browse the contacts (online or all) or enter the rst letter of the desired name to select [...]

8 Answering a Call When a landline call is received, if y ou subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID ser vice from your phone company, the phone number and name will appear . When an Skype call is received, the incoming Sk ype username or SkypeIn number will be shown on the LCD . When an intercom call is r eceived, the caller ’s handset number wil[...]

9 NOTE: Y ou can press the ( Sky pe) bu tton to terminate the ongoing Skype call and turn to the landline call or press the (la ndl ine ) button to release the landline line and turn to the Skype call. 3. When nished, press the END C ALL button to end both calls. NOTE: If one call is ended, the other ongoing call can be terminated by press th[...]

30 Dialing from Contacts 1. Press the CONT ACT (SKR) button, the rst entry in the phone book appears. (Or “No Records” if ther e are no entries.) - OR - Y ou can access the Phone Book through user menu. 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU (SKL) button and use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to C ONT ACTS . 3. P[...]

31 Handset Speaker Phone Press the (speaker) button to activate or deactive the handset speaker . Key Lock To lock/unlock the handset k eypad press and hold the (#/P A USE/lock) button for  seconds. NOTE: Incoming calls can still be r eceived and the alarm can be turned off by press any key. NOTE: Only (#/P A USE/lock) an d E ND CAL L button are[...]

3 Intercom Operation The intercom featur e allows you to have a conversation with another r egistered handset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receiv e incoming calls. Handset to Handset Int ercom Call 1. Make sure the originating phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the INT button and use the 6 or 5 button to sc[...]

33 Two-W ay Calling 1. During an external call, press the INT button to enter the intercom menu. . Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to the desired handset y ou want to page. 3. Press the (l and lin e) or (speaker) button to connect . 4. The receiving handset is paged and emits a tone. 5. Press the (landline) or (Skype) or (speaker) or INT button [...]

34 8. When nished, press the END CALL button. Skype Conference Call 1. Press the ( Sk ype ) b utt on to enter the Sk ype contacts list . . Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll the contacts list and press the C ONFERENCE (SKL) button to select participants one by one. (Up to 4 Skype users can be chosen to join the conference at one time) NOTE: Pr e[...]

35 but each Skype log is unlimited. Browsing Call Logs From the CALL L OG menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to select the desired CALL LOG . . Press the SELECT (SKL) button to enter the menu. NOTE: If ther e is no recor d in the Call Log, EMPTY will display and it will automatically return to the main menu. 3. Use the 6 or 5 button to select the de[...]

36 Deleting Individual Call Records For landline call recor ds a. Press the OPTIONS (SKL) button. b. Use the 6 or 5 button to select DELETE. c. Press the OK (SKL) button to conrm. For Skype call r ecords a. Press the OPTIONS (SKL) button. b. Press the DELETE (SKL) button to conrm. OR Press the BA CK (SKR) button to return to previous menu. De[...]

37 Searching From the CONT ACTS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to select SEAR CH. . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Scroll to entry or enter the rst letter of the name to quick search an entry. 4. Press the OK (SKL) button to select . 5. Press the DET AILS (SKL) button to edit the name and numbers, delete the entry or change t[...]

38 Group From the CONT ACTS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to select GROUP . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the 6 or 5 button to select desired group . 4. Press the OPTION (SKL) button to VIEW details of a group or EDIT NAME of group . 5. Use the 6 or 5 button to choose from VIEW or EDIT NAME . 6. Press the OK (SKL) button[...]

39 Check Memory From the CONT ACTS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to select CHECK MEMORY . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu to view the used memories and total memories. Emergency Call Y ou may store up to four 15-digit emer gency numbers. From the CONT ACTS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to select EMERGENCY CALL . . Press the OK[...]

40 Batter y Safety Pr ecautions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Batteries of this type could r elease toxic materials which can cause injury. • To reduce the risk of r e or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metal Hydride battery listed in the User ’s Guide. • Keep batteries out of the reach of childr en. • Remove [...]

41 LCD Icon Guide Icon Icon Name Description Small Icon Signal Indicates that the handset is used within the operational range. Key lock Indicates that the keypad is locked. Line in use Indicates that the line is in use. Alarm Indicates that alarm is set . Ring Indicates that external ring volume is set to on. Battery Indicates the battery level. N[...]

4 T roubleshooting Guide For got Base PIN If you have for gotten your base PIN, use the following procedur e to reset the units. NOTE: ALL MEMORY AND SET TINGS WILL BE LOST . Disconnect line cord and A C power adaptor . Hold the P A GE button and reconnect A C power adaptor (in-use LED will be on). Release the P A GE button and press and hold fo[...]

43 No sound from handset • Adjust handset volume. • Check and adjust sound settings in Skype, under "Sound Devices". Y ou experience static, noise, or fading in and out • The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance. If necessa[...]

44 Handset displays " HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRA TION " • Follow the programming in the telephone procedures to r e-register the handset to the base. • Press the SELECT button to begin handset registration. Follow instructions on Handset screen. Registration did not work • Charge the batteries for 16 hours. • Uplug and then plug in th[...]

45 Skype Ring Delay • When mak ing a Skype-IN call, the landline callers hears  or more rings befor e the P C/Handset starts to ring. This is a network connection problem. Poor Sound Quality • Choppy, drop-outs, static, echo during Skype call is an indication of network connection problem. Music/Sound can be heard on the phone; or no sound c[...]

46 Causes of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. • Foil back ing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal constr uction that can shield radio signals. • You’re too close to appliances such as micr owaves, stov es, televisions, entertainment centers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms. • Base is installed in the b[...]

47 Ser vice If trouble is experienced with this equipment , for repair or w arranty information, please contact customer service at 1- 800-448-0329 . If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is r esolved. This product may be serviced only by the [...]

48 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year , from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the rst rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental rm, whichever comes rst .) What we will do: • Provide you with a ne[...]

49 • Damage from misuse or neglect . • Products which have been modied or incorporated into other products. • Products purchased or serviced outside the USA . • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with y our unit . It will mak[...]

50 Index A Accessory Information 46 Adding Contacts 37 Adjusting Earpiece and Ringer Volume 30 Advanced Intercom Featur es 3 Alarm 15 Answering a Call 8 Auto Answer 0 B Backlight 1 Base Layout 9 Base Settings 3 Base Station 10 Battery Safety Precautions 40 Battery Solutions 45 Before Y ou Begin 7 Browsing Call Logs 35 C Call Log 34 C[...]

51 K Key Lock 31 Key T ones 19 L Language 16 LCD Icon Guide 41 Licensing 3 Limited Warranty 48 Local Three-way Confer ence Call 33 M Making a Call 5 Menu Color 1 Message Waiting 18 Muting the Microphone and Ringer 30 P Paging the Handset 30 Parts Checklist 7 Power On/Off Operation 5 Programming the T elephone 14 R Receiving an Incoming Cal[...]

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