Testing Cisco Ip Communicator - Cisco IP Communicator User Manual

To register with TAPS, use Cisco IP Communicator to dial the TAPS extension provided by your
system administrator and follow the voice prompts. You might need to enter your entire extension,
including the area code. After Cisco IP Communicator displays a confirmation message, you can end
the call. Cisco IP Communicator will re-start.
The next step
The next step is to make sure Cisco IP Communicator is ready for use. See the "Testing
Cisco IP Communicator" section on page 9.

Testing Cisco IP Communicator

If you are following the "Quick Start Checklist" section on page 2 and have performed the
configuration and registration tasks required by your system administrator, Cisco IP Communicator is
ready to test. Make sure that you can see your extension number and hear a dial tone after going
off-hook.
• If you cannot see your extension number or hear a dial tone, ask your system administrator for
help. There may be further steps that your system administrator requires of you.
• Otherwise, place a few test phone calls and ask other parties how your voice sounds. Read the
sections below for more information.
If you need to adjust the volume
Start by adjusting the audio mode volume on the Cisco IP Communicator interface. Click
or press the Page Up/Page Down keys on your keyboard. For more information, see
the"Adjusting the Volume for a Call" section on page 31. If you experience voice quality problems,
see the "Troubleshooting Cisco IP Communicator" section on page 57.
If you are using a remote connection
If you are using Cisco IP Communicator over a remote connection (for example, on a VPN connection
from home or a hotel), enable the "Optimize for low bandwidth" feature. To do so, right-click on the
Cisco IP Communicator interface and choose Preferences > Audio.
After optimizing for low bandwidth, call someone and ask how your voice sounds. If you or the other
party sound muffled or unnatural, try applying audio filters during the call. Audio filters can improve
sound quality when low bandwidth is enabled. For information about applying audio filters, see the
"Advanced Audio Settings" section on page 43.
The next step
Now that you have set up and tested your new phone, you might want to learn more about the features
and services that it offers. See the "An Overview of Cisco IP Communicator" section on page 10.
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