Linksys CIT400 manual Introduction, Welcome, What is Skype?

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Skype. It will allow you to make phone calls using your broadband connection (through Skype™) and traditional phone service (optional). It also supports SkypeOut™ dialing. For landline service, you must have a service provider and a telephone port to connect to.

The Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit gives you cordless convenience, so you don't have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends. It comes with a handset, charger, and a base station. After the handset receives its initial charge, you can plug the base station into an Ethernet port and use the phone immediately.

What is Skype?

Skype allows you to make free calls to other Skype users and really cheap calls to ordinary phones. Skype also offers additional features, including:

SkypeOut	SkypeOut allows you to place calls to traditional landline and mobile phones.
SkypeIn™	SkypeIn is a subscription feature that provides you with a traditional phone number for
	receiving Skype calls on your cordless phone from traditional landlines and mobile phones.

Skype Voicemail™ Skype voicemail allows you to send and receive messages and record a greeting.

All of these features are available at www.skype.com

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Contents Dual-Mode Page Copyright and Trademarks How to Use the User GuideDual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Important Safety Instructions Batteries Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Network SettingsAppendix B Specifications Appendix C Regulatory InformationWhat is Skype? IntroductionWelcome What’s in This User Guide? Getting to Know the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit OverviewCharger Base Station Front PanelBack Panel Icon Name Function Handset’s Front PanelPress this button to mute Headset Handset’s Side PanelBack Panel Handset Handset’s Back PanelGetting Started Before You BeginGetting Started with the Handset Getting Started with the Base Station Powering On the HandsetEntering Names, Numbers and Special Characters Making Handsfree Calls Phone Features Adjusting the Call VolumeAgreement First Time Phone Use10 Selecting Time Zone Setting the clockRegistering the Handset Checking the Signal StrengthStaying within Range Using the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Add Skype Contact Skype Basics Setting up a Skype Contact ListFinding a Skype User Viewing and Calling a Skype ContactViewing and Calling a SkypeOut Contact Calling from SkypeOut when the Preferred Line is Always AskAssigning a Preferred Line for SkypeOut Calls SkypeOut CreditManaging Your Contacts Renaming a ContactBlocking a Contact Removing a Contact Unblocking a ContactIncoming Skype Calls Call History Checking the Call HistoryCalling from Call History Deleting a Call History List Intercom Calls Intercom and Conference CallsTransferring a Call to another Handset Starting a Conference CallSkype Voicemail Returning a Skype Voicemail call Retrieving a Skype Voicemail MessageDeleting a Skype Voicemail Your Skype Profile Public DetailsPrivate Details Call Forwarding Skype SettingsDo Not Disturb Automatic Sign In to Skype PrivacyChanging your Skype Status Skype StatusIcon Description Handset’s Display Screen IconsIcon Description Updating Skype Software Changing Your Skype PasswordAnswering an Incoming Landline Call Landline FeaturesAnswering a Second Landline Incoming Call Making a Second Landline CallTemporary Tone Mode Turning off the Landline RingerAdding a Landline Number to the Contact List Setting the Recall Duration Dial ModeEnding a Landline Call Setting the Pause DurationEditing or Deleting the Landline Service Provider’s Number Landline VoicemailRetrieving a Voicemail Message Using Additional Features Using the Key Lock FeaturePaging a Handset Adjusting the Backlight Time Setting the Language on the HandsetCustomizing the Handset Customizing the ScreenChanging the Contrast Changing the Brightness Setting the Ring TonesSetting the Handset Ringer Volume Setting the Handset Ringer StyleSetting the Keypad Tones Setting the Notification TonesUsing the Auto Answer Feature Setting the Confirmation Tones16 Advanced Auto Update Activating Auto UpdateCountry Code Management Area Code ManagementActivating the Area Code Deactivating the Area Code Managing the Handsets Registering Your Handset to an Additional BaseDe-Register a Handset Changing the System PIN Editing the Time and Date Settings Reset to Factory Default Settings Menus Contacts History Status Add Contact Search Services SettingsUsing the Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Viewing Your Network Settings Network SettingsNetwork Activating DhcpPPPoE Configuring a Static IPResetting the Network Configuring Individual Network SettingsAccessing the Web Web Page ConfigurationNetwork Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingHandset’s display screen is blank. Do the following Handset does not ring when a call comes Frequently Asked Questions Pabx Default SettingsCountry Country Name Iso Code Country CodesAppendix a Troubleshooting Country Codes Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Appendix B Specifications HandsetBase Station Charger EnvironmentalAppendix C Regulatory Information Environment and SafetyEnvironment and Safety Compliance Information US and Canada Compliance InformationFCC Part 68 Statement Interference RF Radiation Exposure Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Noise European Union Appendix C Regulatory Information European Union CE Marking Appendix D Warranty Information Appendix D Warranty Information Europe Mail Address Appendix E Contact InformationOutside of Europe Mail Address