Panasonic Wifi Phone For Skype Kx Wp1050 Operating Instructions

							Getting Started
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Basic operation
– To move the cursor, press {}.
– Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers.
– To enter another character located on the same dial key, leave for a second after 
pressing the dial key, so that the cursor automatically moves to the right.
– To change the character entry mode, press {*} repeatedly to shift through Lowercase 
(abc), Uppercase (ABC), Numeric (123) and Hexadecimal (HEX) modes. (Changing the 
character entry mode is invalid when you enter phone numbers.)
–Press {*} to switch between uppercase and lowercase just after entering a character.
– To enter symbols while in the text entry screen, press {Symbol} and select the desired 
symbol, then press {Insert}.
–Press {CLEAR} to erase the character highlighted by the cursor (or at the end of the 
text). 
– Press and hold {CLEAR} to erase all characters when the cursor is positioned after the 
last character.
– Press and hold {CLEAR} to erase the character on the cursor and all characters to the 
right of the cursor if the cursor is in the middle of the text.
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Character table
*1 Valid depending on the text entry screen.
Symbol table
Note:
LThe available symbols differ depending on the text entry screen.
Key
Text entry Screen
Phone 
number entry 
Screen
Lowercase 
(abc)Uppercase 
(ABC)Numeric 
(123)Hexadecimal
(HEX)Numeric 
(123)
{1}1. , ?! - _@*111 1
{2}abc 2 ABC2 2 2abc 2
{3}def 3 DEF3 3 3def 3
{4}ghi 4 GHI 4 4 4 4
{5}jkl5 JKL5 5 5 5
{6}mn o 6 MN O 6 6 6 6
{7}pqr s 7PQRS7 7 7 7
{8}tuv8 TUV8 8 8 8
{9}wxyz9WXYZ9 9 9 9
{0}Space*1 0 Space*1 00
+ (Press and 
hold)
*1
00
+ (Press and 
hold)
{*}Change character entry mode*
{#}Line feed*1#
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Turning on the handset (Signing 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 (page 
65).
Starting up for the first time
1Press and hold {}} for 2 seconds to turn on the handset.
2Read the entire Skype agreement. i {Yes}
LThe handset starts searching for available networks in 
range.
LIf the network list is displayed, select the desired network 
and press {Connect}.
LWhen the network list is not displayed, the handset 
automatically connects to the base unit.
3After a network connection is complete, select “Sign in to 
Skype” if you already have a Skype account. i {Select}
LTo create a new account, see “Creating a new account” on page 65.
4Enter your Skype name. i {OK}
5Enter your password. i {OK}
6Press {Yes} or {No} to decide whether to sign in automatically from the next time on.
LThe Idle screen appears (page 66).
Note: 
LYou can refer to these instructions again when you start up the handset after you reset 
the handset. For resetting the handset, see page 123 for details.
LIn step 2, you can connect to specific networks that require you to select security type 
and enter the network key. See “To connect to a wireless network that is found in range:” 
on page 108 or “To connect to a wireless network that is not found in range:” on page 
110.
LIn step 2, you can also connect to open networks. When connecting to open networks, 
a display prompt appears to confirm whether you want to connect or not. See “Auto-
connect to open networks list” on page 116.
LFor text entry, see page 60 for details.
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Starting up for the second time
1Press and hold {}} for 2 seconds to turn on the handset.
LThe handset starts searching for available networks. If any networks you normally 
use are already in your preferred networks list (page 112), the handset automatically 
connects to one of the networks in the list.
2After a network connection is complete, select “Sign in to Skype”. i {Select}
LTo create a new account, see “Creating a new account” on page 65.
LIf the handset is set to “Auto sign in” (page 118) and you did not sign out the 
previous time, the Idle screen appears instead of the “Sign in” screen, and steps 
3-5 are skipped.
3Enter your Skype name. i {OK}
4Enter your password. i {OK}
5Press {Yes} or {No} to decide whether to sign in automatically from the next time on.
LThe Idle screen appears (page 66).
Note:
LFor text entry, see page 60 for details.
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Creating a new account
If you do not have a Skype account, or want to create another account, select “Create 
new account” in step 3 in “Starting up for the first time” (page 63) or step 2 in “Starting 
up for the second time” (page 64) to create a new account.
1“Create new account” i {Select}
2Enter a Skype name. i {OK}
3Enter a password. i {OK}
4Re-enter the password. i {OK}
5Read the entire Skype agreement. i {Yes}
LThe Idle screen appears.
Note:
LFor text entry, see page 60 for details.
LSkype 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 uppercase 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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Handset displays
Idle screen
Skype online status
(page 68)
2 Skype credit balanceHandset status icons 
(page 67)
1 Current time
4 Message field
3 Soft key functions
1Current time: Current time represents currently set time on the handset. 
Set the correct date and time before you start using the 
handset (page 72).
2Skype credit balance: Skype credit balance represents your current Skype credit 
balance. To purchase Skype credit or change currency, 
please visit: 
http://www.skype.com/
3Soft key functions: Soft key functions represents the actions activated by 
pressing the corresponding Soft key.
4Message field: Message field represents the following conditions of the 
handset.
–“No connection”: Indicates that the handset has not yet 
connected to a wireless network. 
–“Short battery life”: Indicates that the operating 
time is shorter than normal. Please connect to another 
wireless network.
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Handset status icons
*1 These icons appear from the left in order of priority.
IconMeaning
In range of the wireless LAN
Handset has no link to the wireless LAN.
Battery level and status (page 59)
Speakerphone is on.
*1A recently missed call has been listed in History.
*1A recently received voicemail has not yet been heard.
*1A recently received authorization request is on the pending 
authorization requests list in History.
*1Your Skype credit is low, or a Skype service you receive is close to 
expiring.
*1Silent mode
*1Handset ringer is off.
*1Keypad locked
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Skype online status
Skype online status in the Idle screen:
Skype online status in the Idle screen represents your current Skype online status.
Note:
LYou can change your Skype online status. See “Changing your status” on page 103.
Display backlight
After 10 seconds of inactivity the display becomes dark. After additional 50 seconds of 
inactivity, the display backlight automatically turns off in order to preserve the life of the 
battery.
To turn on the display backlight:
To use the handset when the display backlight is turned off, press any key to turn the 
display backlight on again.
IconYour status
Offline: Indicates that you are not connected to Skype, but you have 
still been authenticated as a Skype user.
Online: Indicates that you are signed in to Skype and currently online. 
You can make calls and accept calls that are allowed by your privacy 
settings (page 106).
Skype me: Indicates that you are available for anyone to call. This 
mode temporarily disables your privacy settings (page 106).
Away: Indicates that you are currently away from phone, but you are 
still signed in to Skype and can make calls.
Not available: Indicates that you are currently not available, but you 
are still signed in to Skype and can make calls.
Do not disturb: Indicates that you are signed in to Skype, but do not 
want to receive calls. In this mode, the ringer tone is set to be silent.
Invisible: Indicates that you are offline, but you are still signed in to 
Skype and can make calls.
Connecting: Indicates that you are connecting to Skype.
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Main menu
Skype’s Main menu provides 7 menus as shown below.
1While in the Idle mode, press {Menu} (middle soft key).
2Select the desired menu. i {Select}
MenuDescriptionPage
Contacts
*1View a list of Skype and SkypeOut contacts, with their 
current Skype online status.73
History
*1View history of missed calls, incoming calls, outgoing 
calls, voicemails and authorization requests.95
Status
*1Define your personal Skype settings.
Change status: Change your Skype online status. 103
My profile: Change your Skype profile details. 103
Sign out: Sign out of Skype. 104
Add contact
*1Add Skype and SkypeOut contacts to your contact list. 76
Search
*1Search for Skype contacts over the Internet. 78
Services
*1View Skype credit, SkypeIn and voicemail information. 131
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*1 Available only when you are signed in to Skype.SettingsConfigure handset settings.
Network: Search for networks, manage preferred 
networks list, and set auto-connection to open networks.112
General: Change your password
*1, set auto sign-in*1, 
update software, and reset handset settings.118
Call divert
*1: Set call forwarding, voicemail and 
welcome message.90
Privacy
*1: Restrict incoming calls to those you specify. 106
Tones: Set the ringer type, tone, volume, notification 
tone, Keypad tone and out of service tone.124
Time and Date: Set the time and date, time zone, 
daylight saving and date format.72
Blocked users
*1: View the blocked users list and 
unblock users you desire.82
Phone settings: Register the handset to the base unit 
and adjust the brightness of the handset display.125
Information: View handset information such as 
product ID, software/firmware versions and MAC 
address.126
Advanced: Set the notification for a software update, and 
set network proxy.127
MenuDescriptionPage
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