Cordless Internet Phone with Skype Model SPH200D User Manual

Skype Calling

3-9

v1.0, November 2006

Deleting an email address

To delete an email address, follow these steps:

1.

Press Menu>Status>My Profile>Private Detail.

2.

Scroll to the email address that you want. Press Options.

3.

Scroll to Remove.

4.

Press Yes to confirm and the email address is deleted.

Signing in Automatically

The first time that you use the phone, you are asked if you want to sign in to your Skype account

automatically. If you selected no, you can select Auto Sign in to use this feature.

Viewing or Changing Your Skype Status

You can view or change your Skype status from the Status menu.

To sign in automatically, follow these steps:

1.

Press Menu>Settings>General>Auto Sign In.

The screen shows these choices:

•

Auto Sign In.

Automatically sign in to the Skype

account that you used when you set up your phone.

•

Ask Password.

Enter a password when you sign in to

Skype.

2.

Select the new setting that you want, and press OK to save

the new setting.

Figure 3-5

Tip:

For a shortcut to the Status menu, press

(Up) during standby.

Cordless Internet Phone with Skype Model SPH200D User Manual

3-10

Skype Calling

v1.0, November 2006

The following table describes the Skype Status icons.

To change your Skype status, follow these steps:

1.

Press Menu>Status>Change Status.

2.

Scroll and select the new setting. The new setting is saved.

Changing Your Skype Password

Your password provides security to your Skype account, and it ensures no one can access your

account. This password is different from the system PIN of this phone.

Table 3-1.

Skype Status Icons

Silent

Turn off the telephone ringer.

Offline

Call

forwarding

You are not logged into Skype. When you are offline you can

choose to have your calls forwarded to another phone, or be

redirected to Skype Voicemail.

Voicemail

Online

This is the automatic status setting when you are on Skype

and shows you are available.

Skype Me

Invite users who are not in your contacts list to contact you.

Away

You are logged in to Skype, but probably will not answer a call.

Not Available

You are logged in to Skype, but are not available to answer

your phone.

DND (Do not disturb)

All ringers are turned off for Skype and SkypeIn calls. Your

handset will not ring when it receives Skype calls

Invisible

You are online, but do not want other Skype users to know.

You appear to be offline to other Skype users.

To change your Skype password, follow these steps:

1.

Press Menu>Settings>General>Change Passwd.

2.

Type your password and press OK.

3.

Type your new password and press OK.

4.

Retype your new password for verification.

5.

Press OK. The new setting is saved.

Figure 3-6

Cordless Internet Phone with Skype Model SPH200D User Manual

Skype Calling

3-11

v1.0, November 2006

Updating Skype Software

Skype provides periodic updates on its software. You can choose to check for updates manually, or

to have your phone notify you when an update is available.

To update Skype software, press Menu>Settings>Advanced>SW Update.

You can choose:

•

SW Update.

Check for updates manually. If an update is available, follow the onscreen

instructions

•

Auto Update.

Set the phone to notify you of new Skype software updates. This takes less time

than checking for new updates manually.

Note:

Some updates are optional and can be downloaded at anytime. Note that some

updates are required and must be accepted immediately in older to continue using

the phone.

Note:

With Auto Update, your phone displays a message when there is a new update. You

will be able to choose to update the software right away or to have your phone

remind you again at a later time.

Cordless Internet Phone with Skype Model SPH200D User Manual

3-12

Skype Calling

v1.0, November 2006

4-1

v1.0, November 2006

Chapter 4

Landline Calling

You can use your phone to make Skype calls over the Internet or to make landline calls with your

regular phone line.

Making a Landline Call

There are two ways that you can make a landline call. You can use direct dialing, or select the

landline option.

Direct Dialing

To use direct dialling, follow these steps:

1.

Press

.

2.

Listen for a dial tone.

3.

Use the keypad to dial the number.

4.

Wait for the call to connect, ring, and be answered.

5.

Press End

to end the call.

Note:

Your phone stores the outgoing, incoming, and missed calls. For information about

calling from the Call History, see

“Personalizing Your Handset Display” in

Chapter 6

.