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Operating Instructions

5.8 GHz USB Adaptor

Model No.

 KX-TGA595AL

This unit is an accessory unit for use with the Panasonic cordless telephone 

KX-TG5961AL/KX-TG5971AL/KX-TG5976AL. You must install the Skype 

software to your computer and register this unit with your base unit before 

Skype feature can be used on your handset.

What is Skype?

Skype is a programme for making free calls over the Internet to anyone else who also 

has Skype. It is free and easy to download and use, and works with most computers.  

You can get the Skype software and detailed information from the following website:  

http://www.skype.com/
Important:

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To use Skype, the USB adaptor KX-TGA595AL must be connected to a computer 

which is active and connected to the Internet using broadband connection.

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Installation, configuration, and operation explanations for Skype software are not 

included in these operating instructions. For more information, refer to the online 

manual for Skype software.

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Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and cannot be used for 

emergency calling.

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For information about Skype, please visit the Skype homepage:  

http://www.skype.com/

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for 

future reference.

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Summary of Contents for KX-TGA595AL

Page 1: ...et the Skype software and detailed information from the following website http www skype com Important L To use Skype the USB adaptor KX TGA595AL must be connected to a computer which is active and connected to the Internet using broadband connection L Installation configuration and operation explanations for Skype software are not included in these operating instructions For more information refer...

Page 2: ...etting up the USB Adaptor Utility 8 Confirming the USB adaptor works properly 9 Soft key and display menus 10 Deregistering the USB adaptor 10 Uninstalling the USB Adaptor Utility 10 Using the USB Adaptor Entering the IP phone mode 11 Making internet calls 12 Answering internet calls 13 Useful features during an internet call 14 Using the History Call list 15 Selecting the IP ringer tone 15 Useful ...

Page 3: ...your purchase receipt here Feature highlights Internet telephone By connecting the USB adaptor to your computer installed with Skype software and USB Adaptor Utility you can make and answer internet telephone calls using the cordless handset of your GIGARANGE cordless telephone If you do not have the Skype software download it from the Skype homepage http www skype com Accessory information Includ...

Page 4: ...greater than 40 C Damp basements should also be avoided L The maximum data transferring distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places Near obstacles such as hills tunnels underground near metal objects such as wire fences etc L Operating near 5 8 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference Move away from the electrical appliances Connections L Connect the USB adap...

Page 5: ...r from the computer and has link with your base unit ready to use Light off USB adaptor is off not receiving power from the computer Symbols and screen shots used in these operating instructions Symbols used for operations Symbol Meaning Example Contacts Press or V to select the words in quotations shown on the display Example MENU The words in the brackets indicate button names including soft key...

Page 6: ...tem Description Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP CPU Intel Pentium 1 GHz or faster RAM 256 MB HDD 50 MB available disk space Resolution 800 x 600 or higher resolution display Others USB interface 1 1 CD ROM drive Video adaptor with High Colour 16 bit or higher Panasonic cordless telephone KX TG5961AL KX TG5971AL KX TG5976AL Skype software Skype 2 0 or later Internet ...

Page 7: ...he arrow mark on the wall mounting adaptor should face upward Protection sheet Arrow mark 2 Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes on the USB adaptor and slide the adaptor down until it is secure Holes Hooks Mounting without the wall mounting adaptor Drive the screws not included into the flat surface such as a wall using the wall mount template as a guide then mount the USB a...

Page 8: ...tion simple and smooth You should complete your installation in less than 2 minutes Important L If the Skype software is not installed to your computer install the Skype software beforehand L Before installing the USB Adaptor Utility please be sure to back up the system settings of your computer L At the end of installation you may perform a Skype test call on your handset page 9 1 Start Windows a...

Page 9: ... follow the on screen instructions When the configuration is complete you are ready to use the internet telephone In case you encounter any difficulty please refer to Troubleshooting on page 16 Note L Colour of the USB Adaptor Utility icon in the system tray indicates the status of the USB adaptor configuration Colour Status Blue Internet telephone is available Gray Internet telephone is not availabl...

Page 10: ...Deregistering the USB adaptor You can cancel a registered USB adaptor Right click the USB Adaptor Utility icon in the system tray then select Tool Deregistration Note L You can cancel registration by using the base unit 1 Press and hold INTERCOM until the IN USE indicator flashes 2 Press and hold until a beep sounds Uninstalling the USB Adaptor Utility For Windows XP users 1 Click Start then click ...

Page 11: ...ssed call You can view call information of the missed calls Contacts You can view the Skype Contact list or make internet calls from it Call List You can view the Skype History in which call information of incoming and outgoing internet calls is logged Dial You can make regular phone calls using SkypeOut To exit the IP phone mode press OFF Important L Do not change any Skype settings using the com...

Page 12: ... C Adjusting the receiver speaker volume Press or V repeatedly while talking Making internet calls Calling from the Contact list You can make an internet call by selecting a Skype name from the Skype Contact list You must add Skype names in the Contact list beforehand by using your computer 1 IP PHONE right soft key i Contacts i SELECT 2 Press or V to select the desired Skype name L Skype name and...

Page 13: ...y added to the phone number when dialling For this reason is displayed in the dialled phone number when you view the Call list Answering internet calls If you receive an internet call you will hear an IP ringer tone from the handset and IPPHONE will flash on the handset display 1 Lift the handset and press C or s L You can also answer the call by pressing any button except V OFF right or middle sof...

Page 14: ... played a Voicemail message it will not be displayed the next time you enter the missed call list Answering another internet call This feature allows you to receive or reject another internet call while you are already talking on the IP phone If you receive an internet call while on the IP phone you will hear an incoming call tone Press IP PHONE to end the first call and answer the 2nd call L To re...

Page 15: ...ge the list by pressing the right soft key as follows Incoming call list IN CALL OUT CALL Outgoing call list VM Voicemail list 3 To call to the displayed item press C or CALL To play the displayed Voicemail message press PLAY To stop playing the message press STOP 4 When you finish talking or playing press OFF or place the handset on the base unit or charger Note L You cannot edit or erase call inf...

Page 16: ... deregister the USB adaptor page 10 and uninstall the USB Adaptor Utility page 10 then reinstall it page 8 If you cannot reinstall the USB Adaptor Utility because of a registration error perform the following operations 1 Press and hold INTERCOM on the base unit until the IN USE indicator flashes 2 Press and hold 8 until a beep sounds 3 Follow the on screen instructions The USB Adaptor Utility does...

Page 17: ...is in use you cannot receive internet calls I cannot register the USB adaptor L 8 handsets or devices have already been registered to the base unit A previously deregistered extension number is still retained in the base unit To register the USB adaptor erase the unnecessary extension number by using the base unit Some names displayed in the Contact list or History on the handset are different fro...

Page 18: ...on software was used when software not provided by Panasonic was used Important L Panasonic cannot accept any liability or provide warranty for the Skype software Warning L This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of conversations Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other cordless telephone systems in close proximity may be used by a third party to monitor and ...

Page 19: ...l product L Software features and appearance are subject to change without notice Trademarks L Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries L Intel and Pentium are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries L Microsoft produc...

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