Panasonic KX-WP1050E - Manual (Page 6)

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4. Setting up the handset
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4-B Power on / Sign in to Skype
To use the handset, you need a Skype account and need to connect to a
network and sign in to Skype. If you do not have a Skype account, you can
create it using the handset.
Operating tips:
{
}: The words in the brackets indicate button names/soft key names on
the handset.
“ ”: The words in quotations indicate menu items displayed on the handset
screen.
Starting up for the fi rst time
Perform the following procedures after installing and setting up the base
unit (pages 2-9).
1
Press and hold {}} for 2 seconds to turn on the handset.
2
Read the entire Skype agreement. i {Yes}
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The handset starts searching for available networks
in range, then the handset automatically connects to
the base unit.
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If the network list is displayed, select the desired
network and press {Connect}.
If you already have a Skype account:
3
After a network connection is complete, select “Sign in to Skype”.
i {Select}
4
Enter your Skype name (see section 6-C on page 14 for information on
entering text). i {OK} i Enter your password. i {OK}
5
Press {Yes} or {No} to decide whether to sign in automatically from the
next time on.
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The Idle screen appears.
If you do not have a Skype account:
3
“Create new account” i {Select}
4
Enter a Skype name (see section 6-C on page 14 for information on
entering text). i {OK} i Enter a password. i {OK} i Re-enter
the password. i {OK}
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Skype names can be 6 – 32 characters, numbers, and punctuation
marks. You cannot use spaces or start your name with a number or
punctuation mark. If the name is already in use, you will be prompted
to try another name. Password can be 4 – 20 characters. You can
use any mix of upper- and lowercase characters, numbers, and
punctuation marks. You cannot use spaces, start your name with a
number or punctuation mark, or use your Skype name as a password.
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Read the entire Skype agreement. i {Yes}
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The Idle screen appears.
Handset status icons
Current time Skype online status
Skype credit balance
Soft key functions
<Idle screen>
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In step 2, you can connect to specifi c networks that require you to select
security type and enter the network key.
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In step 2, you can also connect to open networks. When connecting to
open networks, the confi rmation message appears.
To turn off the handset:
Press and hold {}} for 2 seconds.