Linksys CIT400 manual Introduction, Welcome, What is Skype?

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

Chapter 1: Introduction

Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit

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Welcome