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* Asus MiVo Messenger v1.8
* readme.txt
* Copyright Motorola, Inc. 2005-2006
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This package contains Asus MiVo Messenger version 1.8
This document contains additional information about the product.
The following topics are covered:
1. Introduction
2. Installation
1. Introduction
Asus MiVo Messenger (MiVo) is available for use on HD-Audio MDC hardware platform.
The MiVo provides the user with bridge between Skype Messenger and regular
phone (landline or cellular). This document details installation and troubleshooting of
the Asus MiVo Messenger.
The Asus MiVo Messenger supports the following Operating Systems
Hardware Platform HD-Audio (MDC1.0/1.5)
Operating Systems Windows XP SP2, Windows XP x64 SP2,Windows MCE,
Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64 (rc1, build 5483)
Notes:
The Asus MiVo Messenger was tested with Skype version 2.0.0.97
"Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" option should be activated from Winodws
boot menu to run Asus MiVo Messenger on Vista operating system.
1.1 Supported features
- Forwarding Skype calls to a regular or cellular phone
- Calling Skype buddy from any remote PSTN phone through the modem hardware
- Calling using SkypeOut feature of Skype Messenger from any remote PSTN phone through
the modem hardware. You need the Skype Credit to make a call using this feature.
- Contact management and synchronization with Skype buddy list
- Selective call-forwarding blocking
- Keeping the event log
- Authentication with password and/or Caller ID Type I for incoming calls
- Voice menu for incoming calls
2. Installation
On starting Windows for the first time after installing the modem hardware, Plug
and Play (PnP) detects the new hardware and begins an install wizard for the modem.
Asus MiVo Messenger setup software provides MiVo application installation as well as
the device drivers required for two different hardware operation modes. MiVo Audio
operation mode provides Windows Audio features needed for Skype messenger, when
the modem operation mode allows to use generic data/fax modem functionality.
To start installation run the SETUP.EXE program from the Asus MiVo Messenger CD.
After installation will be completed "Asus MiVo Messenger" folder will be added
into the Windows Start Menu, from which you can execute MiVo Messenger using icon
with same name. The first time MiVo Messenger is started, it will ask to complete
initial configuration using MiVo Configuration Wizard that will guide over several
option dialogs.
Note:
- Windows administrative permissions are required for MiVo installation.
- Windows Vista requires "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" option activated from
boot menu.
- All applications that use Modem or MiVo Audio functionality must be closed.
- The Skype application should be installed on the PC before you start installation
of Asus MiVo Messenger. If Skype is not found on PC the MiVo Messenger software will
show an error message requesting to install Skype.
- It is not recommended to select installation directory located on network resource,
due to security features of the Internet Explorer there could be possible problems
with help viewing.
Trademarks and Copyrights
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Me are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;
and Windows XP is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
SkinCrafter Component Copyright (c) 2002-2004 DMSoft Technologies
Copyright 2003-2006 Skype Limited
The "Skype" name, logo and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited
This product uses the Skype API but is not endorsed or certified by Skype
All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.