Grandstream Networks GXV3140 manual

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    Grandstream Networks, Inc. GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone Skype Configuration Guide[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 2 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 U pdated : 1 1/2010 SKYPE Skype is an IP telephony software application that enabl e s millions of users to communicate by initiating and receiving free voice and video call s to other Sky pe users on computers, mobile devices and other GXV3140 phon[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 3 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 have a pre-existing Skype account, a new a ccount can be created using the S kype application login page on the GXV3140. Select the “Don’t have Skype Name?” button to be nav igated through the regist ration process. (See Figu[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 4 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 5: Creating a new Skype account Pre-existing Account Sign-In Users with a pre-existing Skype account can login t o Skype by simply enterin g the co rrect username and password. Complete sign-in by pressing the “Si gn-In”[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 5 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Managing Contacts After signing in, the user ’ s contact list will be displaye d, sho wing the status information and profile of the contacts on the right-hand windo w . Additionally , us ers can add contacts b y selecting “Opt[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 6 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 8: Skype Settings The General Settings tab (See Figure 9) allows users to configure ge neral Skype settings includin g setting the period of time (in minutes) before showing t he user as “A way” when the use r is inactiv[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 7 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 ring unanswered before the call is forwarde d. T o proper ly save all these settings suc cessfully , users must press the “Save” soft key button. Figure 10: Skype Call Feature s Settings The Ringtones tab (See Figure 1 1) allo [...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 8 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 12: Skype Ringto nes Setting The Privacy tab (See Figure 13) is very importa nt as it controls incoming calls, chats and perso nal information exposed to other Skype users. Select “A nyone” o r “Only people from my con[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 9 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 contact’s scre en. Figure 14: Skype Contacts Lis t T o place an audio only call, select the contact and then select “Options”->” Contact”->”Audio Call”. Figure 15 depicts the screen when a call is b eing dialed [...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 10 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 16: Incoming Sk ype Call Screen The GXV3140 supports call hold/re sume when using Skype. While on an initial call an other call request comes in, press the line button ( ) on the GXV3140 and select the line where the corres[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 1 1 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 T o initiate a conversation, enter t he number or the Skype username to call and then press the “Call” soft key. To search for the country code for the co rrespon ding country, simply select the “Search code” button. WA R[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 12 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 20: Skype Chat Opti ons T o chat, enter the message in the window and pre ss “Send”. The message, name and timestamp will be displayed in the window . T o exit the chat, press “Cancel”. (See Figure 21) Figure 21: Sk[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 13 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 22: Skype Chat Histor y T o add members to a chat, select “Options”-> “A dd members” and add a buddy from the cont act list. (See Figure 23) Select the contact and press “Add”-> “OK”. On ce the co ntac[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 14 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 24: Delete Skype Chat History T o view the history of all call events, users can scroll to the “History” tab. By pressing the “O ptions” soft key , users can delete sele cted items or clear all history . The ability[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 15 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Profile T o set user personal information, select the “Profile ” tab. (See Figure 26) Press F1 to change the status from “Online”, “A way”, “Do not Disturb”, “Invisible” or “Of f line”. Figure 26: Set User [...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 16 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 28: Edit Skype Profile Informa tion Screen T o change the display avatar picture, users can select photos from an ex isting file or from a snapshot. (See Figure 29) Figure 29: Select Skype profile photo T o change an existi[...]

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    Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 17 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010 Figure 30: Change pas sword for Skype Exit Skype T o exit Skype application, press the “Exit” soft key . (See Figure 31) Selecting “M inimize” ke eps the Skype application open and navigates the user to the main menu with [...]

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    Figure 32: Sign out from Skype Grandstream Net works, Inc. GXV3140 Skype Configuration Guide Page 18 of 18 Firmware version: 1.0.7.3 Updated : 11/2010[...]