Installing Audio Devices
You can install audio devices any time, but the ideal time to do this is before you install and launch Cisco IP Communicator.
What kind of audio devices can I use?
You can use several audio devices with Cisco IP Communicator. The table below provides an overview. If you want a list of specific brand-name audio devices that you can use with Cisco IP Communicator, ask your system administrator.
Audio device
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Description
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Notes
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USB devices:
a USB handset
a USB headset
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USB devices require device driver software and have rectangular plugs.
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Follow the device manufacturer's instructions to install USB devices. If prompted, complete the Microsoft Windows Found New Hardware Wizard.
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External analog devices:
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Analog audio devices do not require software. They work as extensions of your computer's sound card.
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Plug analog devices into audio jacks on your computer.
Cisco IP Communicator recognizes analog devices as extensions of your sound card; choose your sound card when you want to modify or view settings for analog devices.
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Internal audio devices:
built-in microphone
built-in speakers
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These audio devices are internal to your computer and work with your computer's sound card.
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Internal audio devices only work when you do not have external audio devices plugged into the audio jacks on your computer; otherwise, sound will be routed to the external devices.
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Note If you install or insert an audio device that requires a driver (a USB handset, USB headset, or sound card) after launching Cisco IP Communicator, you will need to close and relaunch the application before Cisco IP Communicator will recognize the device.
The next step
After installing audio devices, you are ready to install and launch Cisco IP Communicator. The Audio Tuning Wizard will recognize your installed audio devices and give you the opportunity to select and tune them. See the Installing and Launching Cisco IP Communicator topic.
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