Futiro Luna Operation & User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 3
1.3 Features ........................................................................................................... 4
2. Installing your Futiro USB Handset ..................................................................... 5
2.1 Installing on Windows (Vista / XP / 2000) ......................................................... 5
2.2 Installing on Mac OS X ................................................................................... 13
3. Installing VoIP software on your computer ....................................................... 17
3.1 Installing VoIP software from CD .................................................................... 17
4. Using your Futiro USB Handset ......................................................................... 18
4.1 Using your Futiro Luna ................................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Luna Key functions ...................................................................................... 21
4.2 Using your Futiro Terra .................................................................................. 22
4.2.1 Terra Key functions ..................................................................................... 23
4.3 Using your Futiro Solo .................................................................................... 24
4.3.1 Solo Key functions ....................................................................................... 25
5. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 26
This manual provides instructions for installing and operating your Futiro USB
Handset.
1.1 Overview
Package Contents:
• Futiro USB handset - Luna, Terra or Solo.
• Futiro Quick Start Guide.
• Futiro software CD which includes :
o Futiro software to allow your handset to interact with Voice over IP
(VoIP) applications.
o Futiro phone user manual in PDF format.
o Adobe Acrobat Reader
1.2 System Requirements
Windows (Vista / XP / 2000)
Mac OS X v10.4.8 (Tiger) or later.
• Minimum 1 GHz CPU or faster.
• Minimum 256 MB RAM.
• Minimum 10Mb of free space on
your hard drive.
• 1 x USB 1.1/2.0.
• Broadband Internet Connection.
• Intel / G4 800 MHz CPU or faster
• Minimum 512 MB RAM
• Minimum 10Mb of free space on
your hard drive.
• 1 x USB 1.1/2.0.
• Broadband Internet Connection.
• Easy to install plug-and-play technology.
• USB 1.1/2.0 compatible.
• USB bus powered.
• Make/Receive VoIP calls.
• VoIP software integration: Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk,
Microsoft Office Communicator, Cisco IP Communicator, iChat, eyeBeam,
SJphone, Vonage, MagicJack, Gizmo.
• Adjustable in-call volume control.
• Unique Free Standing Design on Luna and Terra models.
• Stretchable cord on Luna and Terra models (up to approx 3 metres).
• Unique patented cable management system on Solo model.
• Hands-free and Speed-dial functionality on Luna model.
• Omni-directional microphone with 60dB S/N Ratio and -43dB +/- 2dB
sensitivity.
• Speaker with a frequency range of F0-5.0 KHz
2. Installing your Futiro USB Handset
2.1 Installing on Windows (Vista / XP / 2000)
Please follow these 8 easy steps to set up your Futiro handset.
STEP 1
Please do not plug in your Futiro handset until prompted.
Insert the Futiro CD into your computer and wait for the CD to run the installation
menu (Figure 2.1). If the installation menu does not automatically appear then
double click on My Computer and double click on your CD ROM drive.
Figure 2.1 – Installation CD Menu
On the Installation CD GUI, click Install Futiro Software.
The latest Futiro software is also available to download from our website:
http://www.futiro.com/downloads.asp.
Note: In the event of autorun not working, open up My Computer on your
machine, double-click on your CD-ROM drive.
Open the Futiro Software folder, then the Windows folder. Open any VoIP
application folder and double click the Futiro installer inside.
STEP 2
Review the Futiro software license agreement (Figure 2.2) and Click I Agree to
proceed.
Figure 2.2 – License Agreement
To begin installation, the Choose Install Location window will appear (Figure 2.3).
The default install location is the local C:\ drive. If you wish to install the software in a
different location, browse to that location using the browse button. To continue, click
Install.
Note: If a previous version of the Futiro software is already installed, you will
be prompted to uninstall the previous version. Click Yes to uninstall
(recommended), or No to overwrite the previous install.
Figure 2.3 – Installation Folder Window
If prompted by the installer, plug your Futiro handset into any available USB port and
click OK (Figure 2.4).
Figure 2.4 – Plug In Device
Windows Vista Only:
The Sound preferences dialog (Figure 2.5) will open automatically.
If there is more than one device listed in the Playback list, select your soundcard as
the default device. The default device is indicated with a green tick icon next to the
speaker icon. Please ensure that Generic USB Audio Device is NOT set as the
default device
To set a device as the default device, first click its name in the list and then click the
Set Default button. Click OK to continue.
Figure 2.5 – Sound Preferences (Windows Vista)
Congratulations, installation has completed successfully (Figure 2.6).
It is recommended that Windows Vista users untick the Run the Futiro software
box before clicking Finish.
To run the Futiro software now, ensure that the box has been ticked and click
Finish.
Figure 2.6 – Installation Completed Window
With the Futiro software running, the Futiro icon will appear at the bottom right hand
corner of your screen in the system tray (Figure 2.7). At first it is red. When Futiro
connects to your Voice over IP (VoIP) client (and your Futiro handset is plugged in)
the icon will turn green.
Figure 2.7 – Futiro System Tray Icon
The Futiro software should now be running successfully. If in the future you need to
stop the Futiro software running, just right click on the Futiro icon (Figure 2.7) and
left click Exit (Figure 2.8).
Figure 2.8 – Futiro Software Options
The Futiro menu (Figure 2.8) will differ depending on the VoIP application you are
using. Some of the common options are as follows:
Autorun will automatically start the Futiro software when your computer starts.
Clicking Mute Microphone will allow you to mute/unmute the Futiro handset’s
microphone.
Automatic Updates will check for a new version of the Futiro software on
application startup. This feature requires connection to the internet.
About... displays version information and technical support contact details.
Open your VoIP client application and open the options/configuration settings.
Please ensure that Generic USB Audio Device is selected as the audio device for
Audio Input, Audio Output and Ringing (optional).
Congratulations! You are now ready to use your Futiro USB handset fully integrated
with your chosen VoIP client. We hope you enjoy your Futiro experience.
2.2 Installing on Mac OS X
Please follow these 6 easy steps to set up your Futiro USB handset.
STEP 1
First, remove any previous version of the Futiro software by dragging the Futiro icon
to Trash.
Locate the Futiro disk image (Figure 2.9) for Mac OS X in the Futiro Software,
Mac OS X subfolder on your CD-ROM (or download from
www.futiro.com/downloads.asp).
Double-click on the disk image file to mount the image.
Figure 2.9 – Futiro Installer Package
STEP 2
Locate the Futiro mounted disk image in Finder (Figure 2.10). Drag the Futiro icon
over to the Applications folder.
Figure 2.10 – Futiro disk image
STEP 3 (Optional)
You may be prompted to enter an administrative username and password (Figure
2.11). Enter these details and click OK. If you do not have these details, please
contact your administrator.
Figure 2.11 – Authentication Prompt
STEP 4
To run the Futiro software, locate the Futiro icon in the Applications folder (Figure
2.12) and double-click on it.
Figure 2.12 – Applications Folder
FutiroChat will now check that GUI scripting is enabled. If this is not enabled, you
will be prompted (Figure 2.13) to enable it in System Preferences.
Figure 2.13 – Enable Access Dialog
Click OK and then select Enable access for assistive devices in the Universal
Access preference pane (Figure 2.14).
Figure 2.14 – Universal Access Preferences
To automatically start the Futiro software on login, click on the Futiro icon in the top
menu bar. A popup menu will appear (Figure 2.15). Tick the Open at Login option.
If Check for Updates is ticked, the Futiro application will automatically check online
for the newest version on application startup.
Figure 2.15 – Futiro Menu
3. Installing VoIP software on your computer
In order to make your Futiro experience as enjoyable as possible we have provided
select VoIP software with your Futiro handset. To install this software on your
computer proceed to 3.1 Installing VoIP software from CD.
Alternatively you can download newer versions of the VoIP software from your VoIP
provider’s website.
3.1 Installing VoIP software from CD
STEP 1
Click on Install VoIP Software on your software installation GUI (Figure 3.1).
Figure 3.1 – Install VoIP Software from CD
STEP 2
Select a VoIP application folder and run the installer by double clicking the
executable file inside the folder. Once installation is complete, log in to your VoIP
account and you may begin using the Futiro handset to make and receive VoIP calls.
4. Using your Futiro USB Handset
When using your Futiro handset, please ensure you have read the previous chapters
and have installed the Futiro software on your computer.
If you are using your Futiro handset to call a landline or mobile phone, you may need
to purchase credit from your VoIP service provider. Please contact your VoIP service
provider for more information.
Note: VoIP service providers are not a telephony replacement service and
can therefore not be used to call emergency numbers. Use a landline or
mobile phone to call emergency numbers.
Before you start using your phone with you VoIP client please ensure:
1. Your VoIP client is running on your computer and you are logged on to your
VoIP account.
2. Your Futiro software is running. (See Section 2)
4.1 Using your Futiro Luna
Making a Call
1. Press the green
to launch the VoIP client (if not already launched).
2. Use the scroll button to scroll up or down through your contacts and select the
desired contact.
3. Press the green
to call the selected contact.
Calling a Landline or Mobile Phone
1. Press the green
to launch the VoIP client (if not already launched).
2. Use the Numeric Keypad to dial the desired number (To put a ‘+’ at the start
of the number hold down the 0 button
).
3. Press the green
to call the number.
Receiving a Call
Press the green
to answer the call.
Placing a call on/off Hold
Press
during a call.
Ending a Call
Press the red
to end the call.
Closing the VoIP Application
Press the red
to close the VoIP client when not on call.
• To switch on hands-free/speakerphone - Press
either before or during a
call. You can leave the hands-free feature on if you wish.
• To Clear a single dialled number/character - Press
.
• To Clear all dialled numbers/characters - Press
for 3 seconds.
• When on a call, press
to mute the microphone.
The LED Indicator
The Futiro Luna contains a light emitting diode (LED) indicator. The LED indicates
different states of the phone:
LED Colour
Phone Mode
Off
The handset is not plugged in.
Red
The handset is plugged in and on normal mode.
Red Intermittent
Plugged in and on a standard call.
Green
Plugged in and on hands-free mode.
Green Intermittent
Plugged in and on a hands-free call.
4.2 Using your Futiro Terra
Making a Call
1. Press the green
to launch the VoIP client (if not already launched).
2. Use the scroll buttons
to scroll up or down through your contacts and
select the desired contact.
3. Press the green
to call the selected contact.
Calling a Landline or Mobile Phone
1. Press the green
to launch the VoIP client (if not already launched).
2. Enter the desired phone number using your computer’s keyboard.
3. Press the green
to call the number.
Receiving a Call
Press the green
to answer the call.
Placing a call on/off Hold
Press
during a call.
Ending a Call
Press the red
to end the call.
Closing the VoIP Application
Press the red
to close the VoIP client when not on call.
4.3 Using your Futiro Solo
Making a Call
1. Press the green
to launch the VoIP client (if not already launched).
2. Use the scroll buttons
to scroll up or down through your contacts and
select the desired contact.
3. Press the green
to call the selected contact.
Calling a Landline or Mobile Phone
1. Press the green
to launch the VoIP client (if not already launched).
2. Enter the desired phone number using your computer’s keyboard.
3. Press the green
to call the number.
Receiving a Call
Press the green
to answer the call.
Placing a call on/off Hold
Press
during a call.
Ending a Call
Press the red
to end the call.
Closing the VoIP Application
Press the red
to close the VoIP client when not on call.
When I press the call button my VoIP client does not launch.
1. Windows Vista:
Right-click the Futiro icon on the Desktop. Click on Properties and then on
the Compatibility tab. Ensure that the Compatibility Mode box is ticked and
that Windows XP (Service Pack 2) is selected in the listbox. Restart
Windows.
2. Is the Futiro handset plugged in to a USB port?
The Futiro handset needs to be plugged into a working powered USB port on
your computer.
3. Is the LED on the phone on? (Luna Only)
If not, there may be a problem with your USB port. If possible try a different
USB port.
4. Is the VoIP application installed on your computer?
Check your desktop and/or your program list to see if your selected VoIP
client software is installed. If not, download and install the application from
your provider’s website.
5. Have you logged into your VoIP account?
Please sign in to your VoIP provider account before using your Futiro
handset.
6. Is the Futiro software installed on your computer?
Check your desktop and/or your program list to see if Futiro is installed. If not,
refer to Chapter 2 Installing your Futiro USB Handset.
7. Is the Futiro software running?
If the Futiro software is running you will see the Futiro icon on the system tray
of your computer (Figure 2.7). You may need to click on << to show hidden
icons. If the Futiro icon is not on the system tray, double click the Futiro icon
on your desktop to run the software.
8. Is the Futiro icon in the System tray green?
If not, ensure that your Futiro handset is plugged directly into your computer’s
USB port and that your VoIP application is running and logged in.
Skype Only: If not, double click on Skype and go to Tools -> Options ->
Privacy -> Manage other programs access to Skype. Click on the
FutiroForSkype.exe entry and click Remove then OK. The Skype access
window (Figure 2.9) should appear, click on Allow this program to use
Skype and click OK. Finally click Save to close the Skype options.
Mac OS X: I cannot hear the ringtone / audio.
In the Skype Preferences menu, click on the Audio icon, and ensure that Generic
USB Audio Device is selected for Audio output, Audio Input & Ringing.
In the iChat Preferences menu, click on the Video icon, and ensure that Generic
USB Audio Device is selected for Microphone and Sound Output.
All audio is being played through my Futiro handset.
Windows: You may need to change your default audio device settings. Go to Start -
> Settings -> Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio devices -> Audio tab, and
ensure that your sound card is selected as the default device in the sound playback
list. Do not select the USB Audio Device from this list, if possible.
Mac OS X: Open System Preferences and click the Sound icon. Click on Output
and then on Internal Speakers (or other soundcard / audio device).
I am unable to call a landline or mobile phone.
Your VoIP provider may not provide this functionality. Please check your provider’s
website for more information.
I have inserted the Futiro CD into my computer and nothing is happening.
Open up My Computer on your PC or laptop and double click on your CD ROM
drive. The software installation menu will then be displayed.
I am having problems installing my Futiro software. I have been getting
messages about administrative rights and/or insufficient privileges.
You may not have rights to install software on your computer; you need to log on to
your computer as administrator. In business environments you may need to contact
your local network administrator to do this.
I am having problems installing the Futiro software on my Linux or UNIX
Operating System.
At the moment the Futiro software is not Linux or UNIX compatible, to check for
updates on this situation visit www.futiro.com.
I can’t hear anything on my phone and the volume is at max.
Your handset’s mute button may be ticked. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control
Panel -> Sounds and Audio devices and ensure Mute is not ticked.
I seem to be having a problem with my Skype software.
For Skype-related problems visit the Skype Technical FAQ at
http://www.skype.com/help/faq/technical.html
The Futiro CD will not work in my CD drive.
The latest Futiro software and user manuals are available for download at
www.futiro.com/downloads.asp.
Uninstalling the Futiro software:
Windows (Vista / XP / 2000)
• To uninstall the Futiro software you must first stop it, to do so right click on the
Futiro icon and left click Exit (Figure 2.8).
• Go to Start -> Programs -> Futiro and select Uninstall from the application
folder.
• Finally on the uninstall screen click Uninstall then Close.
Mac OS X
• First click the Futiro icon in the system menu (Figure 2.15), then select Quit
from the drop-down menu.
• Remove the Futiro application from the Applications folder and place it in the
Trash.
For additional troubleshooting and software updates visit:
www.futiro.com