GE 28310 manual Skype Settings, Sign into Skype, Press to select Contacts

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Skype Settings

In order to adjust the settings in the following Skype menus, you must have a Skype account configured and be online.

Sign into Skype

1.From the idle screen, press to enter the Sign in menu.

2.Use to select Sign in to Skype.

3.Use the keypad to enter your Skype name and press .

4.Use the keypad to enter your password and press . If you have forgotten your Skype password, go to www.Skype.com and choose “Sign in”. Then choose “Forgot your password?” and follow the directions on your computer screen.

5.You are now asked whether you want to save your Skype name

and password for automatic sign-in. Press to accept, to decline.

NOTE: Your first sign in has to be manual, but after that you can activate Auto sign in and sign in to your Skype account automatically, in case you should turn off the base station or the handset.

Contacts

Your list of contacts contains all Skype users as well as all landline phone users that you have added. There is a limit of 200 entries you can make, but your contact list can nevertheless hold hundreds of contacts.

It is easy to access your list of contacts:

1.From the idle screen, press to enter the main menu.

2.Press to select Contacts.

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Contents On pages Quick GuidePage Introduction Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC Interference InformationLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Limited Warranty Cordless SettingsPhone Settings Before You Begin Parts Checklist for modelBase/Gateway BeltImportant Installation Guidelines InstallationTelephone Jack Requirements Digital Security SystemBase Layout Handset LayoutLeft soft button End/Power button/Skype statusRight soft button Call/Speaker buttonInstalling the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneLocate the battery compartment on the back of the handset Insert the batteriesBase Station First Time Start Up Button until the handset powers onFind your preferred language Enter your local area code. Press to continueUse To input punctuation marks from Symbols table If you do not have a Skype account, follow this procedureGetting Started with Skype Create a New Skype AccountYou are then directed to the Skype Sign Into a Skype AccountAdd a Skype Contact ContactsPress to accept, to decline To send aAdd a SkypeOut or Landline Contact Search for Skype Users Make and Receive CallsCall a Skype Contact View profile Displays the selected name’s profileDial a Landline Number Adjust the Earpiece VolumeReceive a Call To dial a landline numberSpeakerphone Mute the MicrophoneStart a New Call During a Call Way Conference CallingRadio Battery Status Signal Notifications Skype Features Supported by the GE/Skype PhoneMain Display Online Current time Status Skype credit ActionSetting, depending on the current screen Silent mode is activeMissed call New voicemailMain Menu Programming Your PhoneMain Menu Use or to navigate and highlightPassword for automatic sign-in. Press to accept, to decline Skype SettingsSign into Skype Press to select ContactsView Contact’s Skype Profile Send Voicemail to a ContactAdvanced Contact Menu Rename a ContactBlock/Unblock a Contact Edit a SkypeOut Contact NumberFrom the idle screen, press to enter the main menu Request Contact Details Call HistoryBe indicated by Details View details regarding the callReceiving CID Records Caller ID CIDCall Waiting Caller ID Delete Remove the entryStoring Landline CID or Skype Records in Internal Memory Dialing Landline or Skype calls from Call HistoryBy pressing Again To select the desired calling methodVoicemails Deleting a CID RecordListen to your voicemail Add Contact Contacts RequestsPhone Number See Intercom Receiving an Intercom CallMy Profile Sign OutPress and to select your preferred status Offline Change your Skype profileAuto Sign Change PasswordPrivate, press to select options Edit, Remove, Add Choose auto or manual signSearch ServicesSkype Credit SkypeInVoicemail Settings Call DivertCall Forward Voicemail Activation PrivacyWelcome Message Tones Manage Blocked UsersIncoming Alert Type Ring Tones Ringing VolumeIntercom Ring Tones Landline Ring TonesTime & Date Cordless SettingsRegister / Deregister your handset Handset Name Phone SettingsContrast LanguageRegion Preferred LineInformation Internet SettingsAdvanced Support informationFirmware Update To select your preferred version Skype PortsBattery Safety Precautions Changing the BatteryReset Telephone Solutions Troubleshooting GuideUnit beeps Skype Solutions Caller ID SolutionsCannot connect to Skype from my workplace or school Base station does not receive an IP addressTime on the idle display is incorrect SkypeOut call does not reach the person intended Cannot make a SkypeOut callShown as Main menu Skype Call History is suddenly emptyHandset does not charge when placed in the charger Battery SolutionsPlace the handset in the charger ButtonGeneral Product Care Accessory InformationCauses of Poor Reception Or refer inquiries to ServiceName of store Limited Warranty Limitation of Warranty Products purchased or serviced outside the USAHow state law relates to this warranty Product RegistrationIndex Accessory Information Add a Skype ContactSend Voicemail to a Contact Service Reset Welcome Message Ring Tones Ringing VolumeSign into Skype Sign Out Skype Credit Page Page Skype logo and the S logo are trademarks of Skype Skype, SkypeMe, SkypeOut, SkypeIn, Skype Voicemail