GE 28310 manual Add a SkypeOut or Landline Contact

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NOTE: Please be patient as synchronization of Skype contacts might take several minutes.

NOTE: Use “echo123” to test your Skype connection. Add “echo123” to your contacts. Calling echo123 will launch an automated test that allows you to record and play back sound.

Add a SkypeOut or Landline Contact

SkypeOut allows you to make calls to traditional landline and mobile phones. Go to www.skype.com to learn more about SkypeOut.

To add a Skype contact, press to select Menu, then:

1.Use to go to Add Contact, select by pressing .

Choose what type of Contact to add Skype

Phone number

2.Use to enter a phone number for use with SkypeOut or landline. Select by pressing .

SelectBack

Enter full phone number for contact:

+

OptionsClear

3.Use the keypad to enter the contact’s name and press .

4.Use the keypad to enter the full phone

number and press . SkypeOut numbers (even local numbers) must be entered in the following format: “+” followed by “country code”, “area code” and “number”.

NOTE: Use to change to lower-case, upper-

case or numeric entry. Use to input symbols from the symbol table.

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Contents Quick Guide On pagesPage Introduction Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyLicensing Interference InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Cordless Settings Limited WarrantyPhone Settings Base/Gateway Parts Checklist for modelBefore You Begin BeltTelephone Jack Requirements InstallationImportant Installation Guidelines Digital Security SystemHandset Layout Base LayoutRight soft button End/Power button/Skype statusLeft soft button Call/Speaker buttonLocate the battery compartment on the back of the handset Installing the PhoneInstalling the Handset Battery Insert the batteriesBase Station Find your preferred language Button until the handset powers onFirst Time Start Up Enter your local area code. Press to continue Getting Started with Skype If you do not have a Skype account, follow this procedure Use To input punctuation marks from Symbols table Create a New Skype AccountSign Into a Skype Account You are then directed to the SkypePress to accept, to decline ContactsAdd a Skype Contact To send aAdd a SkypeOut or Landline Contact Call a Skype Contact Make and Receive CallsSearch for Skype Users View profile Displays the selected name’s profileReceive a Call Adjust the Earpiece VolumeDial a Landline Number To dial a landline numberStart a New Call During a Call Mute the MicrophoneSpeakerphone Way Conference CallingMain Display Skype Features Supported by the GE/Skype PhoneRadio Battery Status Signal Notifications Online Current time Status Skype credit ActionMissed call Silent mode is activeSetting, depending on the current screen New voicemailMain Menu Programming Your PhoneMain Menu Use or to navigate and highlightSign into Skype Skype SettingsPassword for automatic sign-in. Press to accept, to decline Press to select ContactsAdvanced Contact Menu Send Voicemail to a ContactView Contact’s Skype Profile Rename a ContactEdit a SkypeOut Contact Number Block/Unblock a ContactFrom the idle screen, press to enter the main menu Be indicated by Call HistoryRequest Contact Details Details View details regarding the callCall Waiting Caller ID Caller ID CIDReceiving CID Records Delete Remove the entryBy pressing Again Dialing Landline or Skype calls from Call HistoryStoring Landline CID or Skype Records in Internal Memory To select the desired calling methodDeleting a CID Record VoicemailsListen to your voicemail Phone Number See Intercom Contacts RequestsAdd Contact Receiving an Intercom CallPress and to select your preferred status Offline Sign OutMy Profile Change your Skype profilePrivate, press to select options Edit, Remove, Add Change PasswordAuto Sign Choose auto or manual signSkype Credit ServicesSearch SkypeInSettings Call Divert VoicemailCall Forward Privacy Voicemail ActivationWelcome Message Manage Blocked Users TonesIncoming Alert Type Intercom Ring Tones Ringing VolumeRing Tones Landline Ring TonesCordless Settings Time & DateRegister / Deregister your handset Contrast Phone SettingsHandset Name LanguagePreferred Line RegionAdvanced Internet SettingsInformation Support informationFirmware Update Skype Ports To select your preferred versionChanging the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsReset Troubleshooting Guide Telephone SolutionsUnit beeps Caller ID Solutions Skype SolutionsBase station does not receive an IP address Cannot connect to Skype from my workplace or schoolTime on the idle display is incorrect Shown as Cannot make a SkypeOut callSkypeOut call does not reach the person intended Main menu Skype Call History is suddenly emptyPlace the handset in the charger Battery SolutionsHandset does not charge when placed in the charger ButtonAccessory Information General Product CareCauses of Poor Reception Service Or refer inquiries toName of store Limited Warranty How state law relates to this warranty Products purchased or serviced outside the USALimitation of Warranty Product RegistrationAccessory Information Add a Skype Contact IndexReset Welcome Message Ring Tones Ringing Volume Send Voicemail to a Contact ServiceSign into Skype Sign Out Skype Credit Page Page Skype, SkypeMe, SkypeOut, SkypeIn, Skype Voicemail Skype logo and the S logo are trademarks of Skype