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...telephone to report a gas leak when in a wet basement, or near water, for future reference. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 1 Safety Information • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all instructions. • Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with ...from lightning. • Do not use this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in the vicinity of the leak itself. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, hear...
...telephone to report a gas leak when in a wet basement, or near water, for future reference. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 1 Safety Information • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all instructions. • Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with ...from lightning. • Do not use this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in the vicinity of the leak itself. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, hear...
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...; Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. No part of this Manual Copyright© 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Servicing is authorized in... or objects have fallen into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the 2 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval ... THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. About this manual, including the products and...
...; Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. No part of this Manual Copyright© 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Servicing is authorized in... or objects have fallen into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the 2 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval ... THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. About this manual, including the products and...
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... Your Phone...... 15 Installing Software 17 Specifications 70 Installing and Configuring the ASUS TALKY-GURU Contact Information......71 Utility 17 Installing Skype 21 Start Talking 22 Opening a New Skype Account 22 Topping Up Your Account... 23 Making Your First Call ........ 24 Managing Contacts 29 Searching for Contacts....... 31 Adding Contacts 33 8 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual
... Your Phone...... 15 Installing Software 17 Specifications 70 Installing and Configuring the ASUS TALKY-GURU Contact Information......71 Utility 17 Installing Skype 21 Start Talking 22 Opening a New Skype Account 22 Topping Up Your Account... 23 Making Your First Call ........ 24 Managing Contacts 29 Searching for Contacts....... 31 Adding Contacts 33 8 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual
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Remove the screws securing the PC casing. Attach the internal USB connector cable to install the TA-CP400 telecom adapter card in your desktop PC, make all necessary connections, and install the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility and Skype software. TV OUT Installation This section provides information on how to the connector at the rear of the card. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 13 SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT
Remove the screws securing the PC casing. Attach the internal USB connector cable to install the TA-CP400 telecom adapter card in your desktop PC, make all necessary connections, and install the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility and Skype software. TV OUT Installation This section provides information on how to the connector at the rear of the card. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 13 SDIF-OUT PDIF-OUT
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If it does not start automatically, browse for the setup.exe file in your local CDROM drive. The installation wizard appears. Installing Software To install the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility, Skype and other bundled software, insert the supplied CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 17 Click Next to install. Click to choose the software you wish to continue. Setup will begin automatically. Installing and Configuring the ASUS TALKY-GURU Utility Click Install Telecom Adapter Card Software Pack from the main menu. The main menu appears.
If it does not start automatically, browse for the setup.exe file in your local CDROM drive. The installation wizard appears. Installing Software To install the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility, Skype and other bundled software, insert the supplied CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 17 Click Next to install. Click to choose the software you wish to continue. Setup will begin automatically. Installing and Configuring the ASUS TALKY-GURU Utility Click Install Telecom Adapter Card Software Pack from the main menu. The main menu appears.
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... to continue. Enter a username, password, and email address. Click Next to continue and follow all the main functions of the software. The Create Account wizard appears the first time Skype opens. Enter your account. 22 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual This section provides instructions to set up and running with the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility as quickly as possible...
... to continue. Enter a username, password, and email address. Click Next to continue and follow all the main functions of the software. The Create Account wizard appears the first time Skype opens. Enter your account. 22 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual This section provides instructions to set up and running with the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility as quickly as possible...
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The Skype log in page will load. You can access the top up page by clicking the Top-up your credit from here. You can top up Service button in the top right corner of each screen in your username and password. Topping Up Your Account In order to use the Skype out function and make calls to other landline or mobile numbers, you must first purchase calling credit through the Skype website. The Your account page will appear in the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 23 Enter your browser.
The Skype log in page will load. You can access the top up page by clicking the Top-up your credit from here. You can top up Service button in the top right corner of each screen in your username and password. Topping Up Your Account In order to use the Skype out function and make calls to other landline or mobile numbers, you must first purchase calling credit through the Skype website. The Your account page will appear in the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 23 Enter your browser.
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... Function Description * Dialing mode Switches phone dialing mode: switch Skype mode --> general landline mode; Notes: • Regardless of PC, ASUS TALKY-GURU utility, or telecom adapter card status, your landline will be terminated when you have another call on hold . or General landline mode ...hold . Switches between calls. ** Enable multi Begins a multi Skype call is heard). 26 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual When you have multiple Skype calls on interrupting hold , press '*#' to the TA-CP400. • If your first call is through Skype, and the incoming call .
... Function Description * Dialing mode Switches phone dialing mode: switch Skype mode --> general landline mode; Notes: • Regardless of PC, ASUS TALKY-GURU utility, or telecom adapter card status, your landline will be terminated when you have another call on hold . or General landline mode ...hold . Switches between calls. ** Enable multi Begins a multi Skype call is heard). 26 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual When you have multiple Skype calls on interrupting hold , press '*#' to the TA-CP400. • If your first call is through Skype, and the incoming call .
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The dialling code appears in the Dialed No. field. The VOIP Dial screen appears. Select the country you are dialing to clear the field. Click Clear to from the Receiving Country Code dropdown menu. The country code then appears in the Country code field. Click Implement to dial out. Click the button in the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility to confirm. You can also use the VOIP dial screen in the sidebar menu. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 27
The dialling code appears in the Dialed No. field. The VOIP Dial screen appears. Select the country you are dialing to clear the field. Click Clear to from the Receiving Country Code dropdown menu. The country code then appears in the Country code field. Click Implement to dial out. Click the button in the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility to confirm. You can also use the VOIP dial screen in the sidebar menu. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 27
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... must subscribe to the service through your PC, and is not related to stop playback of each icon and its function. All answer machine messages are displayed. Click to save the selected message. Click to delete all answer machine messages. Click to Skype Voicemail. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 41 See the following section... to play the selected message. Click to delete the selected message. You can playback, save messages directly to messages on your Skype Voicemail service, you must first exit the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility. To listen to your Skype account.
... must subscribe to the service through your PC, and is not related to stop playback of each icon and its function. All answer machine messages are displayed. Click to save the selected message. Click to delete all answer machine messages. Click to Skype Voicemail. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 41 See the following section... to play the selected message. Click to delete the selected message. You can playback, save messages directly to messages on your Skype Voicemail service, you must first exit the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility. To listen to your Skype account.
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Changing TALKY-GURU Settings Check the checkboxes against the TALKY GURU settings you wish to save all changes. 52 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Once all settings have been completed, click Apply and OK to enable. Changing Message Playback Devices To set the audio device to playback your messages do the following: Select the playback audio device from the Answer Machine Playback from...
Changing TALKY-GURU Settings Check the checkboxes against the TALKY GURU settings you wish to save all changes. 52 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Once all settings have been completed, click Apply and OK to enable. Changing Message Playback Devices To set the audio device to playback your messages do the following: Select the playback audio device from the Answer Machine Playback from...
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ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 57 Click OK to exit the advanced setting menus. The ASUS TALKY-GURU Utility Information screen appears. Here you can view information on the TALKY GURU software. ASUS Utility Information Click the ASUS Utility Information tab.
ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 57 Click OK to exit the advanced setting menus. The ASUS TALKY-GURU Utility Information screen appears. Here you can view information on the TALKY GURU software. ASUS Utility Information Click the ASUS Utility Information tab.
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Frequently Asked Questions This section provides solutions to activate the ASUS TALKYGURU utility. 58 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual See the following for the most common questions and problems. If you are logged into Skype. Make sure you cannot find your answer here, contact ASUS technical support directly, on the numbers found at the end of the ASUS TA-CP400 telecom adapter card. If not, log in the system tray? Why does the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility icon appear inactive (gray) in to problems or questions that may arise during the installation and operation of this manual.
Frequently Asked Questions This section provides solutions to activate the ASUS TALKYGURU utility. 58 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual See the following for the most common questions and problems. If you are logged into Skype. Make sure you cannot find your answer here, contact ASUS technical support directly, on the numbers found at the end of the ASUS TA-CP400 telecom adapter card. If not, log in the system tray? Why does the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility icon appear inactive (gray) in to problems or questions that may arise during the installation and operation of this manual.
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Launch both the utility and Skype to Skype > Tools > Options > Sound Devices. Go to ensure a Skype dial tone is heard. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 59 The ASUS TALKY-GURU utility may be running. The Skype sound settings may not be incorrect. 1. Check all cable connections and run the device set-up diagnostic utility on the support CD. Log in to your PSTN phone line is there no Skype dial tone when I enable Skype Dial mode? Why is not properly connected. Cable deployment may not be incorrect or your Skype account. You may be logged into Skype.
Launch both the utility and Skype to Skype > Tools > Options > Sound Devices. Go to ensure a Skype dial tone is heard. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 59 The ASUS TALKY-GURU utility may be running. The Skype sound settings may not be incorrect. 1. Check all cable connections and run the device set-up diagnostic utility on the support CD. Log in to your PSTN phone line is there no Skype dial tone when I enable Skype Dial mode? Why is not properly connected. Cable deployment may not be incorrect or your Skype account. You may be logged into Skype.
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Adjust the volume to hear the other party clearly? The ASUS TALKY-GURU utility volume setting may be set too low. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 61 Why is the phone speaker too loud / too quiet? Why can't I hear the other party more clearly.
Adjust the volume to hear the other party clearly? The ASUS TALKY-GURU utility volume setting may be set too low. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 61 Why is the phone speaker too loud / too quiet? Why can't I hear the other party more clearly.
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Cable deployment may not be logged into Skype. The ASUS TALKY-GURU utility may be off or too low to your PSTN phone line is heard. Adjust the ringer volume. The phone ringer may not be running. Log in ? You may be incorrect or your Skype account. 62 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Check all cable connections and run the device set-up diagnostic utility on the support CD. Launch both the utility and Skype to ensure a Skype dial tone is not properly connected. Why does the phone not ring when a normal call or Skype call comes in to hear.
Cable deployment may not be logged into Skype. The ASUS TALKY-GURU utility may be off or too low to your PSTN phone line is heard. Adjust the ringer volume. The phone ringer may not be running. Log in ? You may be incorrect or your Skype account. 62 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Check all cable connections and run the device set-up diagnostic utility on the support CD. Launch both the utility and Skype to ensure a Skype dial tone is not properly connected. Why does the phone not ring when a normal call or Skype call comes in to hear.
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Go to use other devices? Ringing: Desired Skype Device or Windows Default Device. Audio Out: Desired Skype Device or Windows Default Device. What if I want to Skype > Tools > Options > Sound. 2. Exit the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility and restart Skype. The Skype sound settings may be incorrect. 1. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 63 What should I do if I cannot hear any sound from these other Skype devices, such as follows: Audio In: Desired Skype Device or Windows Default Device. Configure the settings as a headset rather than a regular phone?
Go to use other devices? Ringing: Desired Skype Device or Windows Default Device. Audio Out: Desired Skype Device or Windows Default Device. What if I want to Skype > Tools > Options > Sound. 2. Exit the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility and restart Skype. The Skype sound settings may be incorrect. 1. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 63 What should I do if I cannot hear any sound from these other Skype devices, such as follows: Audio In: Desired Skype Device or Windows Default Device. Configure the settings as a headset rather than a regular phone?
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Configure the settings as follows: Sound playback: Windows Default Device. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Audio. 2. The default PC audio settings may be incorrect. 1. Sound recording: Windows Default Device. 64 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Why can I not hear any system sounds or alerts from the PC speakers when running the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility?
Configure the settings as follows: Sound playback: Windows Default Device. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Audio. 2. The default PC audio settings may be incorrect. 1. Sound recording: Windows Default Device. 64 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Why can I not hear any system sounds or alerts from the PC speakers when running the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility?
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Go to Start > Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Audio. 2. Why can I not hear any system sounds or alerts from the PC speakers when running the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility? Configure the settings as follows: Sound playback: Windows Default Device. Sound recording: Windows Default Device. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 67 The default PC audio settings may be incorrect. 1.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Audio. 2. Why can I not hear any system sounds or alerts from the PC speakers when running the ASUS TALKY-GURU utility? Configure the settings as follows: Sound playback: Windows Default Device. Sound recording: Windows Default Device. ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual 67 The default PC audio settings may be incorrect. 1.
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Close the ASUS-TALKY GURU utility. 2. How can I have a new Skype voicemail following : 1. Open Skype and click the 'new event' button (marked with a red flag). 68 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Missed calls and new voicemails are indicated as 'new events' in the Skype window: To listen to it? I listen to new voicemails do the following a missed call.
Close the ASUS-TALKY GURU utility. 2. How can I have a new Skype voicemail following : 1. Open Skype and click the 'new event' button (marked with a red flag). 68 ASUS TA-CP400 User Manual Missed calls and new voicemails are indicated as 'new events' in the Skype window: To listen to it? I listen to new voicemails do the following a missed call.