RCA 28300 setup guide General Product Care, Battery Solutions

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Skype Ring Delay

•When making a Skype-IN call, the landline callers hears 2 or more rings before the PC/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 can be heard from PC Speakers while USB base station is plugged in to the PC.

•Change the setting of your PC audio to:

Win 2000: Control Panel-->Audio and Multimedia-->Audio--> default devices of “Sound playback” & “ Sound recording”-> select the SOUND CARD device from the drop-down list.

Win XP: Control Panel->Sounds and Audio Device->Audio->default devices of “Sound playback” & “Sound recording”-> select the SOUND CARD device from the drop-down list.

Battery Solutions

If you experience any of the following problems, even after fully recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:

•Short talk time

•Poor sound quality

•CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base fails to illuminate.

•Limited range

General Product Care

To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines:

•Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone.

•Wipe the base station with a damp cloth or an antistatic wipe. Never use a dry cloth as this can cause static discharge.

•Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.

•Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and remote charger with a clean pencil eraser.

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Contents Model 1 Internet Phone User’s Guide Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC Interference InformationLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Conference Operation Steps Parts Checklist for model IntroductionBefore You Begin Important Installation Guidelines InstallationTelephone Jack Requirements Digital Security SystemBase Layout Handset LayoutInstalling the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneBase Station System RequirementsSoftware Installation Open Monitor Exit Skylink Operation GuideProgramming the Telephone To Uninstall the SoftwareAlarm TimerTime Format Clock Set Date/TimeRinger Volume Handset SettingsLanguage On/OffRinger Type Ringer VolumeMessage Waiting To store/dial the voice messaging service numberWallpaper ContrastKey Tones Auto Answer Handset NameDirectory Keypad Character Selection Menu Color BacklightSkype Contacts Deregistration RegistrationBase Settings Default SettingSelect Base Skype Status Ringer On/OffTelephone Operation Power On/Off OperationFunction Making a CallSkypeOut Call Skype CallsSkype Call Call Waiting Answering a CallRedial Dialing from Contacts Adjusting Earpiece and Ringer VolumeMuting the Microphone and Ringer Paging the HandsetKey Lock Handset Speaker PhoneCall Transfer/Forwarding Applicable only with additional handsetsIntercom Operation Advanced Intercom FeaturesHandset to Handset Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom CallConference Operation Two-Way CallingLocal Three-way Conference Call Call Log Skype Conference CallConference Call with a Landline and an Skype Contact Eleven digits Browsing Call LogsTen digits Seven digitsDeleting Call Logs Contacts Landline OnlyFor landline call records For Skype call recordsAdding SearchingSpeed Dial GroupIf you choose Contacts If you choose DeleteChanging the Battery Check MemoryEmergency Call Shortcut Key Guide Battery Safety PrecautionsIcon Icon Name Description LCD Icon GuideTroubleshooting Guide Telephone SolutionsForgot Base PIN Page Skype Solutions Caller ID SolutionsGeneral Product Care Battery SolutionsCauses of Poor Reception Accessory InformationThomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations PO Box Indianapolis, ServiceLimited Warranty How state law relates to this warranty Limitation of WarrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the USAIndex Index Thomson Inc