Appendix
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Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of frequently asked questions about your phone.
Question
Answer
What is the GE 31591?
> The GE 31591 combines two types of telephone
communication, allowing you to use Skype service,
SkypeOut
/
SkypeIn
as well as traditional telephony
via landline.
Is it easy to connect my
GE 31591 phone to the
Internet?
> Yes. It only requires you to connect the base unit to
an electrical outlet and to your Internet connection.
However, you might need a router/switch/hub if you
want to connect more devices to the same Internet
connection.
Are there any special
requirements for my
Internet connection?
> Yes. You have to use an Internet connection that is
“Aways On”.
> Some broadband connections require that you
log onto the Internet every time you wish to use it,
and the connection will automatically close after
some time of inactivity. Your GE 31591 does not
work with such connections, only with “Always On”
connections.
> Contact your Internet provider to request an “Always
On” connection.
Can my GE 31591 phone
be updated with new
software?
> Yes. The software on your phone can be updated to
always give you access to the latest features.
What Skype
services
does my GE 31591 phone
support?
> Your phone supports Skype service,
SkypeOut
,
SkypeIn
, and
Skype Voicemail™
.
