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Installing and setting up the IP Softphone 2050

Installing and setting up the IP Softphone 2050

The following describes the requirements for installing and setting up the IP Softphone 2050.

System requirements

To use the Nortel IP Softphone 2050, you require:

•Pentium-compatible CPU (1 GHz or higher)

•128 Mbytes RAM or higher for Microsoft Windows 2000

•256 Mbytes RAM or higher for Windows XP

•55 Mbytes or higher free hard drive space (all languages)

•800X600 or higher resolution monitor (16-bit color)

•Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (version 1.1 or 2.0)

Supported operating systems

To use the IP Softphone 2050, you must have one of the following operating systems:

•Microsoft Windows Vista

•Microsoft Windows XP

•Microsoft Windows 2000

Nortel USB Audio Kit

The USB Audio Kit lets you hear and speak with your callers. To ensure proper IP Softphone 2050 functionality, use only the following Nortel- supported (or compatible) USB audio kits:

•Nortel Enhanced USB Adapter (desktop)

•Nortel Mobile USB Adapter (mobile)

•Algo Analog Terminal Adapter (compatible)

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Contents

IP Softphone Page GNU General Public License PreamblePage Page Page No Warranty MAD Revision history Revision history Contents IP Softphone 2050 Expansion Module Managing contacts from the CS 1000 DirectoryManaging IP Softphone 2050 calls IP Softphone 2050 Graphical External Application Server IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter IP Softphone 2050 menu commandsIP Softphone 2050 Settings IP Softphone 2050 macros Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences Accessibility Interface113 Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 131 Contents Features IP Softphone 2050 overview IP Softphone 2050 overview Call Control window Settings windowComponents Local Directory window Expansion Module System tray icon and menuI2050.exe application IP Softphone Call Control window Accessibility InterfaceSelect File Settings Theme Select Accessibility Interface Select Nortel IP Softphone 2050 IP Softphone Call Control window Call Control Window-1100 series theme Call Control Window-Compact theme silver Call Control window elements and functions IP Softphone 2050 components and functions Part 1 IP Softphone 2050 components and functions Part 2 Mute On or Mute Off IP Softphone 2050 components and functions Part 3 Adding a hot key Hot keysSelect Hot Keys System tray icon and menu Removing a hot key IP Softphone 2050 Directories Local Directory Personal Directory CS 1000 DirectoryOpening a Local Directory from the Call Control window On the menu, select View Local Directory Callers List Redial List Opening CS 1000 Directory features Password Administration Application Server Administration Supported operating systems Installing and setting up the IP SoftphoneSystem requirements Nortel USB Audio Kit Installing the IP Softphone Client Licensing Managing contacts from the Local Directory Adding contacts to a Local Directory Deleting contacts from the Local Directory Editing contacts in the Local DirectorySelect File Properties Select Edit Delete Finding contacts in the Local DirectorySelect Edit Find Contact Dialing from the Local Directory Filtering a Local DirectoryClick Find Now Select Remove Group Managing Groups in the Shortcut BarSelect Add New Group Select Rename Group Select Edit New Contact Using the Properties dialog boxSelect File Properties Click Properties Properties General tab Properties Settings tabLinking to external directories Properties Details tab Linking to the Ldap directory Linking to Outlook Linking to Windows Address Book directory Adding external contacts to the Local Directory Managing contacts from the Local Directory Adding contacts to the Personal Directory Managing contacts from the CS 1000 DirectorySelect Personal Directory Add. a text editor starts Editing CS 1000 Directory contacts Making temporary edits to contacts Finding CS 1000 Directory contacts Deleting CS 1000 Directory contactsDialing from the Personal Directory Select Redial List Dialing from the Redial ListDialing from the Callers List Select Callers List Making telephone calls Managing IP Softphone 2050 callsSelect Keys Answer Answering telephone calls Incoming Call Notification Using Record On Demand key Holding and retrieving telephone calls Using Save key Hanging up telephone calls Support for Tapi applications Viewing active status Viewing active status Status Description On Hold Call is on hold IP Softphone 2050 Expansion Module Shows the Expansion Module window Select View Expansion Module. The EM window opens Using the Expansion ModuleWorking with Groups Select Add Group Select Remove Group Starting the Gxas plugin Configuring the Gxas pluginIP Softphone 2050 Graphical External Application Server Selecting a Gxas application Using the session window IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter Click on File Settings USB Headset, Answering calls with the USB Headset Adapter Adjusting the volume with the USB Headset AdapterHanging up calls with the USB Headset Adapter Using the Smart Functions menu Muting a call Customizing the Smart Functions menu Click Configure Smart FunctionsCustom Functions for Smart Functions menu IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter Entering a macro IP Softphone 2050 macrosClick New Macro Playing a macro Deleting a macroFrom the Call Control window, select Keys Macros Call Control window menu command IP Softphone 2050 menu commandsUsing the File menu Using the Edit menu Using the Keys menu Using the View menu Using the Help menu Using the Change menu Using the Icon menu IP Softphone 2050 Settings Opening the Settings window Using the Settings window Reset button Profiles Modifying profile names Creating new profilesRemoving profiles Click Modify Name Selecting profiles Exporting profiles Importing profiles Using Dhcp Server Using IP addresses and DNS names Restoring defaults Resetting the connection License Servers Theme Macros Audio Headset or handset device Sound DevicesHandsfree/Ringing/Paging Device Hardware ID MAC addresses Selecting MAC addresses Microphone Automatic Gain Control Echo CancellationAdvanced Audio Noise Reduction Notifications Listener IPSelect Use a specific port. The dimmed text box activates Select Play sound Text ReplacementsSelect the Show pop-up window in System Tray option button Lamp Sounds Key Type Accessibility InterfacePhone number dialog box Language Expansion Module Select Allow this application to record calls Personal Call RecordingSelect Launch the Personal Call Recorder application USB Headset Plantronics USB Bluetooth HeadsetSetting external lamp controls Selecting the headset Headset Disconnect Manual OverrideActive Call Message Waiting Using the backlightConfiguring Smart Functions Priority About Control groups Accessibility InterfaceDisplay Line and Feature Accessibility Interface MenuNavigating Control Groups and Menu Commands Indicators Navigating Menu Commands Navigating Control groups Using hot keys Limitations of Accessibility Interface Click Services Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferencesChoosing the language Configuring Call Log options Configuring the date and timeEnabling the Call Timer Select Call Timer On New call indication Logging all/unanswered incoming callsSelect Incoming calls Preferred name match Select Incoming calls Select New call indication Area code setup Name display format Select Change Protection mode Using Password AdministrationEnabling Password Protection Enable Pwd Protection Disable Pwd Protection Changing your personal passwordSelect New Password 112 Using the IP Softphone 2050 diagnostics IP Softphone 2050 DiagnosticsOverview Using the Diagnostics View menu Symptom Troubleshooting IP SoftphoneConnectivity problems Communication server is unreachable Potential causes DescriptionAction Unable to obtain valid license Connection is reinitializing Authorization failed Service denied Unable to connect to Gxas server Audio problems Basic audio operation Audio buffering One-way audioBroken or choppy speech Windows transition effects Clear Use transition effects for menus and tool tips Windows sound plays from the headsetSelect Start Control Panel Display Other applications Reset conditions Advanced audio problems due to network performance Headset not functioning USB Headset problemsSelect Properties USB Headset Adapter features appear dimmed Click Device Manager 126 Cannot hear audio through headset Tapi problemsSound still comes out of my computer speakers Tapi service provider is missing Select Start Control Panel Phone and Modem Options Advanced Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 130 Index 132 133 Index 134 Page Copyright 2005-2010 Nortel Networks. 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