^
top System Requirements
In
order to use the software, your computer must meet the following
minimum system requirements.
Minimum
System Requirements:
- PC
running Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (with SP2)
- 300
MHz processor
- 128
MB RAM
- 10
MB free disk space on your hard drive
- Sound
Card and a headset
- Internet
Connection broadband: Cable, DSL, with minimum 64 kbit/s up/downstream)
However,
in order to take advantage of all of the advanced features of the
Adepto Telecom and to experience the best sound quality possible,
we highly recommend the following configuration.
Recommended
System Requirements:
- PC
running Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (with SP2)
- 1
GHz processor
- 256
MB RAM
- 30
MB free space on your hard drive
- Full
duplex sound card (most sound cards made after 1998), headset
- Cable,
DSL or equivalent broadband connection to Internet
^
top Downloading The Adepto Telecom
The
software is free to download. If you have any problems using Adepto
Telecom, please first make sure that you are using the most recent
version of the software.
To
download the Adepto Telecom to your computer, simply click the download
link. Save the installation file to your computer. Be sure to remember
where you saved the file (for instance the Desktop).
^
top Installation
Double-click
the installation file you just downloaded to start installing the
Adepto Telecom on your computer.
Adepto
Telecom starts automatically each time you start windows. With the
Adepto Telecom always running, other users will be more likely to
find you online. You can change these settings at any time from
the Adepto Telecom program by selecting "options".
^
top Starting the Adepto Telecom for the First Time
The
first time you start the Adepto Telecom, you will be asked to enter
a User Name and password. The User Name and password fields are
required in order to use the Adepto Telecom. You can choose any
name when you sign up but it must be at least 6 characters in length.
If the name is already in use by someone else you will have to try
another name.
^
top Making your first Adepto Telecom call
For
a call to any online Adepto Telecom user, simply enter the username
in the textbox and click the dial button. For a call to any regular
phone, enter the desired number in the textbox and click the dial-button.
For all other calls, you will be asked to buy credits first.
Please note that when you call a number (even if it's local) you
should always dial 00 + countrycode + areacode + subscribernumber)
^
top Improving Sound Quality
To
get the best possible sound quality, we highly recommend you try
the following:
- Use
a headset with a built in microphone. Headsets are available for
purchase at most computer retailers and will dramatically improve
sound quality.
- Tell
your friend to get a headset. Note that voice quality is affected
by the equipment on both sides of the conversation. The best way
to ensure high quality sound is to have a headset on both ends
of the conversation.
If
you don't have a headset, you are still likely to improve sound
quality if you:
- Use
headphones instead of your computer speakers
- Try
moving the microphone closer or further away from your mouth
- Use
an external microphone (note that most laptops use low-quality
microphones)
- Update
your soundcard drivers
- Note
that if you don't own a microphone, you may be able to use a pair
of headphones as a temporary solution by connecting these to the
microphone jack of your sound card. Try it!
Adepto
Telecom is divided into several tabs, each with a specific purpose.
The
Contacts Tab shows other Adepto Telecom users which you have added
to your Contact List. The icon next to the User Name indicates the
Online Status of these users. You can right-click any User Name
in your Contact List to see a number of choices for communicating
with, or managing this user in your Contact List.
The
Dial pad Tab shows you a graphic representation of the buttons you
find on any ordinary phone, and they work accordingly.
^
top Speed-dial text field
The
Text Box near the bottom of the main Adepto Telecom window allows
you to call directly by entering their User Name or phone number
and pressing enter.
^
top Calling with Adepto Telecom
There
are several ways to call with Adepto Telecom:
- From
the textbox, enter the User Name of another Adepto Telecom user,
or the desired phone number and press enter.
- Double-click
a User Name in your contact list.
- Use
the dialpad to make a call just like you do on a regular phone.
- Or
use the keypad on your PC.
Please
note that when you call a number (even if it's local) you should
always dial 00 + countrycode + areacode + subscribernumber
^
top Using a SIP device
If
you want to use your own preferred SIP device, but also want to
profit from the great Adepto Telecom offers, you can click
here for information about setting up your SIP device with Adepto
Telecom.
^
top Using other hardware
Adepto
Telecom has selected, tested and certified various USB phones, headsets,
routers and other hardware for your convenience. Click
here for an overview.
^
top Need more info?
Check
our frequently asked questions.