June 24th, 2009 
Dennis Whitefield 
Tags: Reading this article will help prepare you for using Magic Jack. Specifically we will talk about how to purchase, how to install and the different features of the softphone screen. When you are finished reading this article you will feel confident about buying and using this internet phone service.
The Magic Jack is available to purchase online at places such as the official MagicJack website, eBay and Amazon. You can also buy it now at your local retailers like Best Buy, Walgreens and Walmart. If you can buy it locally, that is probably the best option. Then if you do decide to return it, it is less hassle.
It only takes a few minutes to install. Just plug in the device to your computer’s usb port, wait for a few minutes while the software downloads and it will be ready to use. During the installation process you will be asked for your physical location and also which area code you want to use.
The softphone screen will always be on your desktop, but you can minimize it. It has a dialing pad, an address book for you and a list of the most recent phone calls you have made or received. It also has links to commonly used websites.
Voice mail is a fun feature of the Magic Jack and the softphone screen has a button to access it. When you first set this up, you will need to dial the voice mail and enter the default password you were given. Make sure you change your password when you are setting up the voice mail options.
You are asked for your correct physical address because of the 911 feature with Magic Jack. Because the service isn’t linked to your location, they have no way of knowing where you are if you have an emergency. While traveling with this phone, you may want to have another phone available for emergencies so you don’t have to keep changing your default location.
The other buttons are for helpful places on the internet. They are for Google, Yahoo, Weather.com and AOL. It also has a 411 button, but it does not dial information, it takes you to a phone directory web site.
I’ve given you the essentials for this new voip phone service. The Magic Jack can save you quite a bit of money on your long distance phone calls. Purchase locally or online and give it a try.
