User Guide for Skype P4K Desk Phone (Windows)
- Installation
- Using the Keypad
- Dialing SkypeOut Phone Numbers
- Speed-Dialing Skype Contacts
- Audio Settings
- SkypeMate
- Advanced Settings
Installation
- Download Skype software and install it (www.skype.com)
- Run Skype and log in to your Skype account
- Connect the P4K Desk Phone to a USB port on your PC
- Download and install current SkypeMate driver:
For Skype version 4: SkypeMate for Vista, and Windows 7 zip Version 4.0.2.2 3/04/09
For Skype version 3: SkypeMate for Windows XP, Vista zip Version 3.0.2.58 12/08/08
- Click the SkypeMate icon on desktop to run SkypeMate:
- When you first run SkypeMate, Skype will pop up a window- "Another program wants to use Skype". Select “Allow this program to use Skype” and click OK.
- When SkypeMate is running, its green icon will appear in system tray . This indicates that the P4K Desk Phone and Skype are properly connected:
Using the Keypad
Stand-by Mode |
During Call or at Dial Tone |
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| IN / OUT | Scroll call history on LCD screen | Scroll Tabs in Skype window |
| UP / DOWN | Scroll Skype window - Contacts, History, etc. (depending on selected Skype Tab) |
Control handset/speakerphone volume |
| FLASH | Reset, go to standby mode | End call |
| DEL | Scroll Skype tabs | Clear(backspace) number dialed as shown on LCD screen |
| SEND | Call number dialed on LCD screen | Put call on hold |
| # | Cycle through and select ring tones | Input # |
| *+ | +Start SkypeOut format dialing(same as 00) | Input * |
| VOL+ VOL- | Control handset/speakerphone volume |
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| HANDFREE | Start speakerphone dial tone | End speakerphone call |
| HELP | Press to open browser / website (skype.com is the default, can be customized) |
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| REDIAL | Redial last call |
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| DIAL | Dial selected contact or number in Skype window |
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| 0-9 | Dial SkypeOut phone number or Speed-Dial code (appears on LCD screen) |
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Dialing SkypeOut Phone Numbers
You can dial any regular phone number (SkypeOut) from the keypad using the following format:
00 + country code + area code + phone number + SEND
For example, a phone number in the United States would be dialed:
00 1 310 555 1212 then SEND
00 |
Tells Skype you are making a SkypeOut call |
1 |
Country Code |
310 |
Area Code |
555 1212 |
Phone Number |
SEND |
Sends the phone number to Skype and places the call |
Speed-Dial a Skype Contact (Windows)
You can dial any of your Skype Contacts directly from the phone's keypad using a Speed-Dial key sequence.
First, in Skype, right click on a Skype contact and select "Set Speed Dial". Enter any two digit number as that contact's Speed-Dial code, for example, "11". Then when you want to call this contact, enter the speed-dial code on the phone's keypad and press SEND key to place the call.
For example, dial: 11 SEND
Just assign a different two-digit Speed-Dial code for each Skype contact you will want to call from the phone keypad.
Audio Settings in Skype/Windows
Windows will normally recognize the P4K Desk Phone as the default audio device when you plug it into a USB port on your computer. You should then be able to use it for Skype conversations without changing any settings.
However, you may want to specify the P4K Desk Phone for Skype audio only, while using your PC soundcard for other audio(music, etc):
- Go to Windows Start --> Settings --> Control panel --> Sounds and audio devices
- Go to "Audio" tab and select your PC's sound card as Sound playback default device.
- Go to "Voice"' tab and select your PC's sound card as Sound playback default device.
- In the Skype window, go to Tools --> Options --> Sound device and select "USB Audio Device" for "Audio in" and "Audio out" (do not use "Windows default device").
See USB Sound Device Settings for detailed instructions.
SkypeMate
SkypeMate is the Windows driver for the P4K Desk Phone. It must be installed and running to allow the keypad work with Skype. The Skypemate icon in System Tray will show its status:
- Green- Connected and running properly.
Red- P4K Desk Phone is not connected properly. Unplug and reconnect USB cable. Also make sure the unit is connected directly to a USB port on your computer- do not connect through an unpowered USB hub.
Grayed out - Make sure Skype is running. If Skype is running and you still see the gray icon, see Allowing SkypeMate Access to Skype.
You can adjust the speaker and microphone settings of the phone in SkypeMate's control window. Double click the icon in system tray to bring the control window into view.
SkypeMate Advanced Settings
Right-click the SkypeMate icon in system tray and select "Advanced"
General Tab
Run when Windows starts
Check this to launch SkypeMate automatically when Windows starts (Recommended).
Refuse Skype call when Skype talking
If you are on a call when you receive another incoming call...
Unchecked: Skype will alert you of the second incoming call as usual. From the Skype window, you can put the current call on hold and switch to the second caller.
Checked: The call will not be connected and the other party will see "Call Refused" message.
Device Option Tab
Display Skype window when calling
Unchecked: Skype window will not open when dialing, it will still pop-up for incoming or sent call.
Checked: Pressing any key on the phone will open Skype window, except the 
key, which will close Skype window.
Ring style: Choose from 10 ring tones in this drop-down box.
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