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Summary of Contents for Scala 700

Page 1: ...scala VoIP TM C A R D O S Y S T E M S I N C ...

Page 2: ...0 Using the Headset 12 Changing the Skin 12 3 USING THE CVD 12 Using the Voice Commands 12 Answering Skype Calls 13 Terminating Skype Calls 13 Valid Voice Commands 14 Additional Features 15 Swap Between the CVD and Bluetooth Mobile Phone 15 4 FAQS 16 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 7 APPENDIX 1 SETTING VOICE SENSITIVITY 20 8 APPENDIX 2 PERFORMING VOICE TRAINING 21 9 CONTACT INFO...

Page 3: ...e use of Skype and that you are using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System and have the MS Service Pack 2 installed on your PC based computer or laptop What is the scala 700 VoIP package The scala 700 headset works as a stand alone Bluetooth device for mobile phones or in conjunction with the Cardo Voice Dialer and Bluetooth Adapter as an internet telephony VoIP headset for your computer The ...

Page 4: ...ons are accessible by voice command For additional features and functionalities of the scala 700 headset please refer to the enclosed scala 700 Quick Guide Definitions BT Bluetooth LED Light Indicator on the headset CTRL Control Button on the headset Adapter The enclosed Bluetooth Audio Adapter VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol Internet based telephony CVD Cardo Voice Dialer proprietary software f...

Page 5: ...Box scala 700 headset Bluetooth Audio Adapter Ear loop USB Cable for headset charging via computer Dual Voltage Wall Charger Software CD Carry on pouch for the scala 700 scala 700 Quick Guide Warranty Registration Card 5 ...

Page 6: ... installing the CVD perform the following Fully charge your headset Turn it on and make sure that it is in stand by mode When in stand by mode the headset s LED flashes blue every 3 seconds If you haven t done so already download and install Skype Version 2 0 0 or later Make sure you have Microsoft Service Pack 2 installed on your Windows XP Operating System If not please download at http www micr...

Page 7: ...e and click on Setup exe Or using the Explorer browse to the CD ROM drive containing the software and choose Setup exe 3 The following notice appears If you have not yet installed Skype click Cancel to exit the installation process and install Skype www skype com If you have already installed Skype click OK 4 This notice appears If any applications are open close them and then click Next ...

Page 8: ...and click Next 6 Use this screen to choose where you want to install the application To install in the default location recommended click Next 7 This screen allows you to determine the location of the Start menu folder To install in the default location recommended click Next ...

Page 9: ...he program will install the Cardo Voice Dialer 10 When installation is complete the following screen appears and lets you decide whether you want to restart your computer We recommend that you restart your computer at this time before using the CVD program 11 Choose Yes and Click Finish to restart your computer When Skype loads for the first time it may ask if you want the Cardo Voice Dialer to co...

Page 10: ...take a couple of minutes A small blue light will illuminate on the Adapter indicating that it is installed and ready to use and a Windows message in the Taskbar will say Your new hardware is now ready to use Pairing the headset Pairing is a required process between Bluetooth devices that makes them recognize each other and retain their respective identities Only paired devices will connect and com...

Page 11: ...n and holding for approximately 10 seconds until the red and blue lights begin flashing back and forth 3 Click Continue to open the following screen 4 After successful completion of the pairing process a Pairing Successful message will appear Click Finish to complete the process You are now ready to use your scala VoIP to make and receive VoIP calls using SKYPE 11 ...

Page 12: ...ins To change the skin Choose Change Skin from the Tools menu 3 USING THE CVD Using the Voice Commands Calls can be made either to other computers or to landline or mobile telephones SkypeOut 1 Make sure the headset is turned on and in standby mode blue LED flashing every 3 seconds 2 Briefly press the headset s CTRL button until you hear a tone 3 The message Waiting for your voice command appears ...

Page 13: ...RL button when you hear the ring in the headset or click Skype s Answer Call button Terminating Skype Calls If you wish to terminate a Skype call at any point press either the CTRL button or click Skype s End Call button Connecting the Headset to the CVD When the headset is not connected the CVD turned off out of range or used other audio device a message Activate Headset appears Turn on the Heads...

Page 14: ...l 2 Calls the party listed under the chosen Dial two will call the number if is stored in the speed dial list party shown under 2 in your Skype speed dial list Redial Calls the last person that you Redial will dial again contacted the most recent number dialed Minimize Minimizes the Skype window on Minimize Skype will Skype your screen hide the Skype window on your computer screen Maximize Maximiz...

Page 15: ...e contact list If this feature is enabled check box the system will pronounce the name of the contact you click on in the Skype Contact List window Swap Between the CVD and Bluetooth Mobile Phone The scala 700 allows you to swap i e to alternately use one among the last two devices to which it has been connected While both the CVD and the mobile phone are turned on and the headset is on standby do...

Page 16: ... Bluetooth do I still need the Adapter Yes Only the Cardo Audio Adapter allows you to work with the CVD Will the scala 700 work with both Skype and my Bluetooth phone Yes your scala 700 headset can be paired with your Bluetooth mobile phone and with the Adapter in order to work with Skype However it will only work with one device at a time NOTE You can easily toggle the headset s connection betwee...

Page 17: ...recognized 1 Adjust the Pronunciation Sensitivity and Voice Training Appendix 1 and 2 2 Use the Pronounce contact feature to know how Windows expects you to pronounce the contact name See Additional Features section above 3 Make sure Windows is using the correct speech engine Microsoft English recognizer v 5 1 by opening Window s Speech Control Panel and checking the Language setting CVD does not ...

Page 18: ...gram by right clicking the taskbar icon and choosing Exit Now start the CVD program again CVD doesn t recognize the correct contacts 1 Adjust the Pronunciation Sensitivity and Voice Training Appendix 1 and 2 2 Use the Pronounce contact feature to know how the system expects you to pronounce the contact name 3 Select different tag names for your respective Skype contacts I cannot hear audio from ot...

Page 19: ...th Ver 2 0 Maximum power 2 5 dbm Maximum link distance 30 feet or 10 meters Typical talk time Approx 7 hours Typical standby time Up to one week Typical charging time Between 2 and 3 hours Power Source Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery Weight 11 6 g 41 oz Approvals FCC Part 15 CE IC Bluetooth 19 ...

Page 20: ...er slider to the right or left using the mouse Adjust the setting until you reach the appropriate level for your specific speech pattern If you are a native English speaker you should apply a higher sensitivity slider to the right Non native English speakers or those whose pronunciation is less accurate should move the slider towards the lower sensitivity levels If you continue to experience probl...

Page 21: ...ows Control Panel Before performing this procedure make sure that the headset has been paired with the Adapter see page 10 above 1 Make sure the headset is connected a message Press the CTRL button to Voice Dial should appear in the CVD window 2 From the Tools menu in the CVD window choose Voice Training 3 Follow the instructions then click Next 4 Follow the instructions then click Next or Finish ...

Page 22: ...rdosystems com To reach us via phone please call In the U S Toll free 1 800 488 0363 or 412 788 4533 International not toll free 49 89 450 36 819 or contact the store from which you have purchased the product NOTE Prior to contacting us make sure that you have registered your product at www cardowireless com registration php 22 ...

Page 23: ...art 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parti...

Page 24: ...ce to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Co...

Page 25: ...this product is intended to be used in Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden The United Kingdom and within EFTA in Iceland Norway and Switzerland Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cardo will void the user s authority to operate the ...

Page 26: ...as been returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty to an authorized Company Service Center Repair at the Company s option may include the replacement of parts boards or batteries with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts Warranty Conditions This express limited warranty is extended by Cardo Systems Inc solely to the original purchaser and is not assignable or transferable...

Page 27: ...e to any part of the headset resulting from the use of ancillary equipment not furnished by the Company What this warranty does not cover 1 Defects or damage resulting from the use of this product in other than its normal and customary manner 2 Defects or damage from misuse accident or neglect 3 Defects caused by improper operation maintenance installation adjustment or modification of any kind 4 ...

Page 28: ...t the store from which you have purchased the product Returns to the Company pursuant to the limited warranty can only be accepted with a Return Authorization number obtained from Cardo s customer service department General Provisions This warranty is given in lieu of all other express or implied warranties including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a partic...

Page 29: ...not responsible for any loss or damage incurred during shipping All repair work on Cardo products by parties not explicitly authorized by the Company will void any and all warranties e The information in this Manual is furnished strictly for informational purposes and is subject to change without notice Cardo assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in ...

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