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AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype User Manual...
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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...
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For your safety and to keep your phone in good operating condition, read the following tips and reminders carefully before using your phone. Always keep the phone dry and free from dust. Refer phone servicing only to qualified personnel. Use only approved accessories. Do not connect incompatible products or devices.
Phone layout ...1-2 Chapter 2: Installing the utility and connecting the phone Installing the AiGuru U1 utility ...2-2 Requirements for installing the AiGuru U1 utility ...2-2 Running the support CD ...2-2 Installing Skype™ ...2-3 Installing AiGuru U1 utility ...2-4 Connecting U1 to your PC ...2-7 Connecting U1 to Eee PC Windows Standby mode ...2-10...
This user guide contains the information you need to use your AiGuru U1 USB phone for Skype. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Basic information • This chapter introduces the phone layout.
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To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following conventions used throughout this user guide. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
Enjoy ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype! ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype gives you all the functionality of a regular phone, through Skype . With the Skype application running on your PC, your Skype contact list is displayed on the U1 screen.
Dimension Weight Display LCD backlight Power supply Operation mode USB port Socket and connector Audio Speaker frequency response Microphone frequency response Internet connection* Features *We recommend a broadband connection. Voice quality may vary depending on the connection speed. 122 (L) x 40 (W) x 11.8 (H) mm 70 g 1.3 inch 128 x 64 Dot Matrix STN-LCD White color...
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OS support Numeric keys End key Call key Navigation keys Right soft key Left soft key MTBF 24,000 hours Confirming to the Green ASUS regulations AiGuru U1 utility Skype™ software Windows XP 32 bit / Windows ® Vista™ 32 bit ®...
Front view Back view Chapter 1: Basic information...
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End key. Press to stop an incoming call or cancel a call you are dialing. Press to return to the standby mode. Right soft key. Press to perform the function currently displayed on the bottom right corner of the screen. Buzzer. ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype...
Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Installing the utility and connecting the phone This chapter describes how to install Skype™ and the U1 drivers/utilities and how to connect the phone to your PC.
For Eee PC Windows U1 to your Eee PC Windows Before using your AiGuru U1 USB phone for Skype, install Skype™ as well as the AiGuru U1 drivers/utilities from the support CD. These programs allow you to optimize your phone features.
When installation is completed, click Start Skype to launch the Skype™ program on your PC. If you do not have a Skype account, you may create one. If you already have an account, sign yourself in. ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype...
From the main screen, click Install AiGuru U1 Utility. Click Next or click Change to assign a folder location and then click Next. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation. Click Next. If you want to create a shortcut on the desktop, check the box and click Next.
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If you use Windows The audio configuration window appears. A green check marks the currently used playback device. ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype Connect U1 to your computer and select a playback device you frequently use. Vista™, follow step 6 to 9. If not, go to step 10.
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The selected device is marked by a green check. Click OK. The AiGuru U1 Utility icon will appear on your desktop. The U1 icon with a cross will also appear on the notification area to indicate that U1 is not yet connected to your PC.
After installing Skype™ and AiGuru U1 Utility, you may connect the phone to your PC. To connect U1 to your PC: Plug U1 into any USB ports on your PC. The ASUS logo appears on the U1 screen to indicate that the phone is activated.
Skype application. Enter your Skype name and password to sign in. Plug U1 into any USB ports on your Eee PC. The ASUS logo appears on the U1 screen to indicate that the phone is activated, and the U1 icon appears on the Eee PC notification area.
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Help: Select to open an electronic version of • the user manual. Exit: Select to deactivate the phone. • If you connect U1 to the computer without signing in Skype™, the U1 screen shows the following: ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype ®...
When your phone is activated but not in use, it is in standby mode. Skype status Press the left soft key to enter menu options 2-10 Chapter 2: Installing the utility and connecting the phone Skype credits Account name Press the right soft key to display Skype contact list...
If your contact is offline, you will see this message: The Contacts menu appears. Press the left soft key (Enter) to enter your contact list. Press the Call key to call the contact. To cancel the call, press the End key. Chapter 3: Using AiGuru U1...
Press the Call Key to connect the call after you finish dialing the number. If there are not enough credits in your SkypeOut account, you cannot make a SkypeOut call and will see this message: ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype and enter the number you want...
U1 microphone. Press the key again (Un- Mute) to enable the microphone. Volume up/down: Press the up/down navigation • keys to adjust the receiver volume. Terminating a call the End key to terminate a call. Press the Chapter 3: Using AiGuru U1...
You can also enter the Outgoing Calls log by pressing the Call key from the standby mode. If you have a Skype Voicemail account, check your voicemail using the Skype application running on your PC and listen to it with U1. ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype y mode. mode.
Press the up/down navigation key to select a ringtone from Silence and Ringtone #1 to Ringtone #9. Press the left soft key (Save) to apply your choice or press the right soft key (Back) to keep the original setting. Chapter 3: Using AiGuru U1...
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
• You can connect the USB charger or USB data cable to the device in only one orientation. Incorrect insertion of the cable connector may cause short circuiting and may damage the device. ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype...
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Proper Disposal The symbol of the crossed out bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Appendix: Reference information...
This section provides solutions to problems that may occur or questions commonly encountered during the installation and operation of ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype. Read the Q&As below to solve your problems. If you cannot find an answer here, check the ASUS contact information at the end of the user manual.
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U1? Go to Skype → Tools → Options → Advanced → Advanced Settings. Click Manage other programs’ access to Skype. Select the AiGuru U1 icon and click Change. Select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK.
Motherboard and General Product Support E-mail Telephone ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Technical Support Hotline (MB/Others) Notebook Email Website ASUS AiGuru U1 USB Phone for Skype 0800-093-456 (Toll-free call from Taiwan only) +886-2-2895-9254 http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx http://taiwan.asus.com.tw +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7698 http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx http://www.asus.com http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx...
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ASUS Holland B.V. (Netherlands) Notebook Hotline Email ASUS COMPUTER (China) Telephone Email +31-(0)591-668190 +31-(0)591-666853 http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx (Notebook, MB, VGA only) +86-10-82667575 http://vip.asus.com.cn/eservice/techserv.aspx Appendix: Reference information...