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Linksys CIT310 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Dual-Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice ® User Guide Voice CIT310 Model No.
  • Page 2 Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOUD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. • Read and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. •...

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    Dual ModeCordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice BATTERIES • Use only the battery type listed in the instruction manual. Do not use lithium batteries or non- rechargeable batteries that may damage the handset and charger. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they can explode. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in This User Guide? Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone Overview The USB Base Station The Handset Front Panel The Handset Side Panel The Handset Back Panel The Handset LCD Display Screen Chapter 3: Get Connected Overview Before You Begin...
  • Page 6 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Timer Handset Settings Base Settings Extra Special Features PC Driver Utility Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Default Settings Appendix B: Specifications Environmental Appendix C: Regulatory Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    The Linksys Dual-Mode Phone gives you cordless convenience, so you don't have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends and it comes with a handset and USB base station. The base station plugs into your computer using a USB port, and you can connect its LINE port to a telephone wall jack.

  • Page 8: What's In This User Guide

    Appendix D: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the phone. • Appendix E: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in This User Guide?

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Get To Know The Dual-Mode Cordless Phone

    Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone Overview The package includes the following: • Handset • USB base station with charger • Rechargeable battery pack • Attached USB cable • Power adapter • Telephone line cord • Quick Installation •...

  • Page 10: The Usb Base Station

    The USB Base Station The USB base station displays different LED lights based on call types and waiting voice mail messages. It also charges the handset’s battery and is used to page a misplaced handset. Front Panel Voicemail Icon Green when there is new voicemail. Charge Red when the handset is charging Base Button...

  • Page 11: The Handset Front Panel

    The Handset Front Panel You can have up to six cordless handsets for a single USB base station (refer to “Chapter 4: Use the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone” for more information). The keys are described in this table. Name Function 1., 5. Soft Key Press this key to select the appropriate action shown on the left- or right-hand side of the screen.

  • Page 12: The Handset Side Panel

    The Handset Side Panel If you have a headset (optional), open the headset flap. Then plug a 2.5 mm headset into it to use this option. Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone The Handset Side Panel Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Headset flap Figure 2-5: Handset...

  • Page 13: The Handset Back Panel

    The Handset Back Panel The handset speakerphone and battery compartment are located on the back panel. For directions on how to insert the battery pack, refer to “Chapter 3: Get Started.” Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone The Handset Back Panel Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Speakerphone...

  • Page 14: The Handset Lcd Display Screen

    The Handset LCD Display Screen The display screen shows descriptive icons, the Yahoo! Messenger icon (a smiling emoticon), a call timer (displayed during a call) and the handset number (up to six handsets can be registered to one USB base station). Display Screen Icons The main icons that appear on the LCD display screen are shown in the table below.
  • Page 15 Icon Description Line in use Mute Not available Phone In Ringer off Signal strength Call Timer When you are on a call, the call timer shows the duration of your current call. Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone The Handset LCD Display Screen Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Icon...
  • Page 16 Menus From the standby screen, press the left soft key to select Menu. Use the navigation pad to scroll through the menus and sub-menus. Phone Book Call Log Timer Search Line Missed Time Format 12 Hours 24 Hours Line Answered Clock Date Time...
  • Page 17 Phone Book Call Log Timer Speed Dial Y! Voice Missed Ringer Type Ringer 1...10 Check Memory Y! Voice Answered Ringer Volume Emergency Y! Voice Dialed Number 1...4 Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone The Handset LCD Display Screen Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Handset Settings Base Settings Extra Ringer Volume...
  • Page 18 Phone Book Call Log Timer Delete Line Missed Line Answered Line Dialed All Line Y! Voice Missed Y! Voice Answered Y! Voice Dialed All Y! Voice Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone The Handset LCD Display Screen Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Handset Settings Base Settings Extra Contrast...
  • Page 19 Phone Book Call Log Timer Proceed to “Chapter 3: Get Connected.” Chapter 2: Get to Know the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone The Handset LCD Display Screen Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Handset Settings Base Settings Extra Y! Contacts On Line Registration De-Registration...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3: Get Connected

    Chapter 3: Get Connected Overview After connecting the USB base station and charging the handset battery pack, you need to run the Setup CD ROM Setup Wizard for installation of the phone. Before You Begin Make sure you have a PC with the following: •...

  • Page 21: Connect The Usb Base Station

    Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Connect the USB Base Station The USB cable is connected to the base station. Plug the other end into your PC’s USB port. To connect the Line and Power cords: 1. If you have regular phone service, connect a telephone line cord (included) to the LINE port of the USB base station.

  • Page 22: Charge The Handset Battery Pack

    Charge the Handset Battery Pack 1. Slide the cover off the battery compartment. 2. Insert the battery pack (included). The plastic end of the wire will fit into the slot at the lower side of the compartment. It only fits one way, do not force the connection. 3.

  • Page 23: Install The Pc Phone Software

    Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Install the PC Phone Software Run the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM. This installs the PC phone software that you will need to use the phone. Running the Setup Wizard 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM in your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2.
  • Page 24 4. Click the Apply button. 5. Click the Volume button. 6. To obtain the best sound quality, adjust the volume using the slider. Close the window when finished. 7. Return to the Sound Playback drop-down menu, and select your original sound device. 8.

  • Page 25: How To Use Your Phone

    1. Make sure that the USB base station is connected to your PC’s USB port. 2. If the PC phone software is not active, double-click the CIT310 icon on your desktop. 3. A small status screen will appear. The text at the bottom will display the phone status (connected or not).

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Use The Dual-Mode Cordless Phone

    Chapter 4: Use the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone Overview This chapter explains how to do the following: • Make calls • Use the Phone Book (PH BK) • Use voicemail • Use the call records • Customize the handset settings • Use advanced features •...

  • Page 27: Calls

    Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Calls Make a Call To make a regular phone call, you must have service from your local telephone company. If you have regular phone service, press the regular line key and dial the number. Or, you may dial the number first and then press the regular line call key.

  • Page 28: The Phone Book

    The Phone Book The Phone Book has six different groups: VIP, Business, Family, Friends, School and Others that you may assign numbers to. When you select a group you can choose to View or Edit the contact. Entering or Deleting Letters, Numbers, and Special Characters •...

  • Page 29: Manage The Phone Book (Ph Bk)

    Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Manage the Phone Book (PH BK) Add Contacts From the standby mode, add contacts by pressing PH BK (steps 2 through 5), or through the MENU: 1. Press MENU. Use the navigation pad to select Phone Book. Press OK. 2.
  • Page 30 If the contact is listed with a regular phone number, when the name is highlighted, press the regular key to call the contact. Group Once you have contacts in your Phone Book, Edit or View the names through the Group setting. 1.
  • Page 31 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice 2. Scroll to Check Memory, press OK. The information for your contacts will display. Emergency Call Numbers Emergency calls can only be made through a regular phone line connection. You can store up to four different five digit emergency numbers.

  • Page 32: Call Log

    Call Log The call log tracks regular and Yahoo! Messenger calls. Regular Line Call Logs There are call logs for Line Missed, Line Answered and Line Dialed numbers. Each log can contain up to 20 records. To access the Regular Line Call Log: 1.
  • Page 33 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Yahoo! Messenger Call Logs There are call logs for Y! Voice Missed, Y! Voice Answered and Y! Voice Dialed numbers. Each log can contain unlimited records. To access the Yahoo! Call Log: 1.

  • Page 34: Timer

    Timer Use this menu to change the Time Format, Clock and Alarm. Time Format 1. Select MENU, use the navigation pad to scroll to Timer, press OK. 2. Scroll to Time Format, press OK. 3. Scroll to 12 Hours or 24 Hours, press OK. Clock 1.
  • Page 35 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Alarm Set the Alarm, ring type and ring volume that will be used with it. 1. Select MENU, use the navigation pad to scroll to Timer, press OK. 2. Scroll to Alarm, press OK. 3.

  • Page 36: Handset Settings

    Handset Settings Language 1. Select MENU, use the navigation pad to scroll to Handset Settings, press OK. 2. Scroll to Language, press OK. 3. Scroll to English, French or Spanish, press OK. Multi-language input is supported. When you select English, press OK, “Select Non-English Input Method” will be displayed.
  • Page 37 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice 3. Scroll to the selection that you want to set the melody for. Your choices are: Line, Yahoo!, Intercom, any of the six Groups or Page. Press OK. 4. Use the navigation pad to scroll through the ten melody choices. The tone will play as you scroll. Press OK when you have made your selection.
  • Page 38 4. To delete a message, select Clear Message. Press OK. Wallpaper Select MENU, use the navigation pad to scroll to Handset Settings, press OK. 2. Scroll to Wallpaper, press OK. 3. Scroll to one of the four wallpaper choices. To preview the choice press OK. 4.
  • Page 39 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice 3. Using the navigation pad, select On or Off. Press OK. Auto Answer Use this setting to answer calls by lifting the handset from the base station, without pressing any keys. 1.
  • Page 40 4. After you have selected the Menu Color you want, press OK. Backlight Use this setting to change how long the handset’s backlight will be on. 1. Select MENU, use the navigation pad to scroll to Handset Settings. Press OK. 2.

  • Page 41: Base Settings

    Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice 3. Scroll to select a base. Press OK. A message will display, confirming the registration. De-Registration 1. Select MENU, use the navigation pad to scroll to Handset Settings. Press OK. 2. Scroll to De-Registration. Press OK. 3.
  • Page 42 2. Scroll to Ringer Type. Press OK. 3. Use the navigation pad to scroll through the five melody choices. The tone will play as you scroll. Press OK when you have made your selection. If no choice is confirmed within 30 seconds, the ringer will not change. Ringer Off/On 1.

  • Page 43: Extra

    Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice 2. Scroll to Default. Press OK. 3. A “Confirm” screen will display Press OK. Extra Walkie Talkie 1. Select MENU, use the navigation pad to scroll to Extra. Press OK. 2. Scroll to Walkie Talkie. Press OK. 3.
  • Page 44 3. Select Enter Zip. Press OK. 4. Enter the zip code for the area you want. Press OK. 5. Scroll to see the next day’s information. Yahoo! Local To use this feature, you must have set your Zip Code in the Handset Settings menu. You can look for local entries (e.g.

  • Page 45: Special Features

    Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Special Features Intercom Calls Call or receive a call from another handset that is registered to the same base, using this feature. 1. While in standby mode, press the INT key. 2.
  • Page 46 Making a Yahoo! Messenger Call during an Ongoing Regular Call 1. While the regular call is active, you can press the Yahoo! Messenger key to put the regular call on hold. 2. Press the Yahoo! Messenger key again to see the Phone Book list. 3.
  • Page 47 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Paging the Handset If you have misplaced the handset, press the page button on the USB base station. After you have located the handset, press any key on your handset to stop the page. You can also put the handset on the USB base station to stop the page.

  • Page 48: Pc Driver Utility

    The PC Driver utility provides easy access to often used functions, through your PC. To start, right click on the Linksys CIT310 icon in your system tray. Select Open Linksys CIT310. You can then choose the Contact, Status or Help tab.
  • Page 49 Help Use this tab to review the Product User Manual, to check for Yahoo! Messenger software updates and to go to the Linksys website (http://www.linksys.com) or Yahoo! Messenger website (http://messenger.yahoo.com). About Linksys CIT310 This screen displays the Dual Mode Cordless phone’s current PC driver version.

  • Page 50: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Dual-Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice . Also included is a list of its default settings. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com or http://voice.yahoo.com Common Problems and Solutions 1.
  • Page 51 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice 3. When the handset is placed on the charger, I do not hear a beep. If you have turned off the handset tone (refer to “Chapter 4: Use the Dual-Mode Cordless Phone”) or if the handset was previously powered off, then this is normal, and you were not supposed to hear a beep.
  • Page 52 8. I get the message, “UNAVAILABLE” when I check the Yahoo! Messenger Contact list. Do the following until the contact list and user status are available: A. Make sure the Yahoo! enabled PC is active, not in standby or hibernate mode. B.

  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    Do the following until you can make your call: A. Make sure the handset indicates that your Yahoo! Messenger status is ONLINE. B. Double-click on the CIT310 icon in your system tray. Make sure the status is CONNECTED. Frequently Asked Questions Can I receive Yahoo! Messenger calls? Yes, you can receive calls through Yahoo! Messenger.

  • Page 54: Default Settings

    Default Settings Setting Default Handset Name CIT310 Time Format 12 Hours Language English Wallpaper Wallpaper 3 Menu Color Color 1 Default Zip Code Number of Message Service LCD Contrast Level 3 Auto Answer Key Tones Appendix A: Troubleshooting Default Settings...
  • Page 55 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Appendix A: Troubleshooting Default Settings...

  • Page 56: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications Model Number CIT310 Handset Frequency Bands Europe:1880-1900MHz, North America:1920-1930MHz, South America:1910-1930MHz, Taiwan:1880-1895 MHz Standards DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication Standard), GAP (General Access Profile) Distance Range 300 meters outdoor, 50 meters indoor Standby/Talk Time 100 hours/10 hours...

  • Page 57: Environmental

    Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Environmental USB Base Station Dimensions 3.9” x 4.7” x 2.9” W x H x D (99 x 119 x 74 mm) Weight 7.69 oz (.218 kg) Handset Dimensions 1.8” x 5.5” x 1.08” W x H x D (46 x 140 x 27 mm) Weight 3.39 oz (.096 kg) Certification...

  • Page 58: Appendix C: Regulatory Information

    Appendix C: Regulatory Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Environment and Safety Safety information: This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. If a power outage occurs, this phone will not function.
  • Page 59 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Safety precautions: • Do not allow the handset to come into contact with liquids or moisture. • Opening any part of the phone, the handset, charger, or USB base station, could result in dangerous electrical shock. •...

  • Page 60: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information US Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 61 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. In the event this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the unit from the telephone line.
  • Page 62 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Do not attempt to repair or modify this equipment.
  • Page 63 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Max. Body SAR - 0.172 W/kg The recommended limits are based on recommendations from the World Health Organizations (WHO) International Committee on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The Maximum allowable SAR as recommended by the ICNIRP limits is 2.0 W/kg based on 10 grams of tissue. However in the US, the recommended FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg based on 1 gram of tissue.
  • Page 64 • World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. www.who.int/emf • Cellular Telecommunications Association: www.wow-com.com Noise Electrical pulse noise is present at one time or another. This is most intense during electrical storms. Certain kinds of electrical equipment, such as light dimmers, fluorescent bulbs, motors, fans, etc., also generate pulse noise.
  • Page 65 Dual Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Appendix C: Regulatory Information Compliance Information...

  • Page 66: Appendix D: Warranty Information

    You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction. This warranty does not apply if (a) the Product assembly seal has been removed or damaged, (b) the Product has been altered, except by Linksys, (c) the Product has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, (d) the Product has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident.
  • Page 67 SOFTWARE. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  • Page 68: Appendix E: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...
  • Page 69 Dual Mode Internet Phone with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice Appendix E: Contact Information...
  • Page 70 www.linksys.com...

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