Cisco IP Communicator User Manual

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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.
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.
Requirements Operating System Minimum CPU
Minimum
RAM
Screen
Resolution
Minimum
Configuration
• Windows 2000 Professional with
service pack 3.0 or later
• Windows XP Professional with
service pack 1.0 or later
450 MHz
Pentium III or
equivalent
128 MB 800 x 600
Recommended
Configuration
• Windows 2000 Professional with
service pack 3.0 or later
• Windows XP Professional with
service pack 1.0 or later
733 MHz
Pentium III or
equivalent
192 MB 1.024 x 768
Quick Start task For more information, see...
1. Install any sound cards or USB audio devices that
you want to use, including a USB headset or handset.
Installing Audio Devices, page 3
2. Install the Cisco IP Communicator application. Installing Cisco IP Communicator on Your
Computer, page 4
3. Launch Cisco IP Communicator. Launching Cisco IP Communicator, page 5

Cisco IP Communicator Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	IP Communicator
Category	Software
Language	English