Hardware And Platform Requirements; Quick Start Checklist - Cisco IP Communicator User Manual

Hardware and Platform Requirements

To use Cisco IP Communicator, you need a computer with a sound card and/or USB audio device. The
table that follows shows the minimum and recommended requirements for the computer and operating
system on which Cisco IP Communicator runs. Providing a faster CPU and additional RAM
(recommended configuration) allows Cisco IP Communicator to be more responsive and launch faster.
Requirements Operating System
Minimum • Windows 2000 Professional with
Configuration
• Windows XP Professional with
• Windows 2000 Professional with
Recommended
Configuration
• Windows XP Professional with
In addition to requirements outlined in the table above, Cisco IP Communicator requires the
following:
• A minimum of 100 MB free disk space
• A non-ISA full-duplex sound card or USB audio headset or handset
• A 10/100 Mbit Ethernet network interface card
• SVGA video card
To get started installing and using Cisco IP Communicator, see the "Quick Start Checklist" section on
page 2.

Quick Start Checklist

Follow the checklist below to get Cisco IP Communicator set up on your desktop so that you can start
making calls. The checklist provides pointers to sections in this User Guide where you can find details.
Quick Start task
1. Install any sound cards or USB audio devices that
you want to use, including a USB headset or handset.
2. Install the Cisco IP Communicator application.
3. Launch Cisco IP Communicator.
2
service pack 3.0 or later
service pack 1.0 or later
service pack 3.0 or later
service pack 1.0 or later
Minimum
Minimum CPU RAM
450 MHz 128 MB
Pentium III or
equivalent
733 MHz 192 MB
Pentium III or
equivalent
For more information, see...
Installing Audio Devices, page 3
Installing Cisco IP Communicator on Your
Computer, page 4
Launching Cisco IP Communicator, page 5
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