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    Internet Phone Wizard Model #: UP101 V er 2.0 User Manual[...]

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    i Table of Contents 1 Introduction P ackage Contents F eatures System R equirements Getting to Know IPW T echnical 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 Single-Line Connection Dual-Line Connection 4 Insta[...]

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    ii Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual[...]

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    1 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec V oSKY Internet Phone Wizard(IPW). IPW allows you to make free calls o ver the Internet and budget calls with Skype™ any time, an ywhere. With IPW , you can use your regular telephone to mak e long distance calls and even international calls [...]

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    2 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Features Connect directly to your regular telephone so y ou can make and receive Internet calls from y our phone P atented “I-Phone Switch” for switching your telephone between Internet and regular phone modes Call waiting Caller ID for Internet calls Supports Skype speed-dial and SkypeOut ser[...]

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    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 sever al 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: R egular Call, Internet Call, and Ready . Regular C[...]

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    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 cable. Phone Port The Phone port is used to connect I[...]

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    5 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Skype Software 2 The rst 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, adding contacts, and assigning speed-dial numbers.[...]

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    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.[...]

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    7 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 6. Select a location on the computer’s hard driv e to download the Skype software, then click Next. 7. In the next window , set up additional tasks, if needed, then click Next.[...]

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    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 T o create a Skype account: 1. After Skype installs, the “Create a new Skype account” wi[...]

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    9 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 T o add contacts to your Skype account:[...]

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    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 .[...]

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    11 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 4. A “Say Hello! ” window appears, then click OK. The contact has been added. T o view the contact list, select the “Contact” tab from the main Skype window . T o assign a speed- dial number to a contact, go to the next section. Assigning a Speed-Dial Number 1. From the main Skype window [...]

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    12 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 2. In the next window , enter a speed-dial number , then click OK. 3. The speed-dial number is assigned to the contact. 4. Repeat to assign a speed-dial number to other contacts. After nishing with the installation and conguration of Skype, go to the next chapter (“Connecting IPW Hardware[...]

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    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 computer until instructed to do so by IPW install[...]

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    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. T o connect IPW in Single-Line mode with a dial-up modem: 1. Get the phone cable from the telephone and insert[...]

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    15 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual T o 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 one end in the “Line” port on the rear pan[...]

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    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 conguration matching the current computer/DSL set up[...]

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    17 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 lter , 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-Line mode. Next, go to chapter 4, “In- s[...]

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    18 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Installing Internet Phone Wizard Software 4 After connecting IPW hardware (see chapter 3), IPW softw are must be installed on the computer . T o install IPW software: 1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer , then from the rst “InstallShield Wizard” window , click[...]

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    19 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 3. When the next window appears, either click Change to select a custom location to install IPW software, or click Next to install the software in the default location (...Progr am FilesV oSKY Internet Phone Wizard). 4. When the next window appears, read the on-screen instructions. Click Instal[...]

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    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. Click Next . 7. A window with information about usi[...]

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    21 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual 8. The last window appears. Click Finish . 9. W ait 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 .[...]

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    22 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Updating Internet Phone Wizard 5 This chapter explains how to update IPW software. Conguring IPW T o update IPW software, right click the Internet Phone Wizard icon in the system tra y , and then click Open V oSKY Internet Phone Wizard to show the V oSKY Internet Phone Wizard About window . He[...]

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    23 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Check for Updates T o check for IPW software or rmw are updates, click Check for Updates in the About tab. The following window appears: If a new software or rmw are is available for IPW , a pop-up mes - sage appears. Select Yes to download and install the update, or No to cancel the instal[...]

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    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 meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements [...]

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    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 receiv e calls from Inter- net contacts. Calls can also be made to regular telephone num- bers using the SkypeOut service. All calls must be conducted using the tele[...]

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    26 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Ending a Call T o end a call, put the receiver back onto the telephone. Making a Skype Conference Call IPW supports up to four other Skype contacts (not including the user) participating in a conference call. To make a conference call by IPW: 1. Pick up the telephone receiver . 2. Dial the 1st co[...]

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    27 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Skype Call Waiting If 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. T o go back to the previous call, press the “#” key twice again. Dual-Line Mode From the Local Tel[...]

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    28 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Using Regular Call Mode T o use Regular Call mode to mak e a call: 1. Pick up the telephone receiver . The Regular Call light illuminates. 2. Dial the telephone number . 3. W ait for the party to answer . Using Internet Call Mode and SkypeOut Before making this type of call, make sure the SkypeOu[...]

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    29 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 light illuminating). If not, press the “#[...]

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    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. Press the “#” key twice again to switch bac[...]

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    31 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Specications 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 R egular Call, Internet Call, Ready Linear Audio Signal Support 16-bit Power Consumption 5V DC supply throug[...]

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    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 > 80 % (non-condensing) Certications FCC, CE[...]

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    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 P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec - tion against harmful interference in a residential insta[...]

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    34 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual This device complies with P art 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 receiv ed, including interference that may cause unw anted operation Note: T o comply with FCC R[...]

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    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 purchase (US) or twenty - four (24) months fr[...]

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    36 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual products will meet Customer’s requirements or work in combina - tion with any hardware or applications softw are products provided by third parties, that the operation of the softw are products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected. [...]

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    37 Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard User Manual Disclaimer: Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warr anties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury , so the above limitations and ex[...]