How to Use Budgetsip
System Requirements^ top
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
Budgetsip 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
Downloading The Budgetsip ^ top
The software is free to download and you can always
get the latest version here.
If you have any problems using Budgetsip, please first make sure that you
are using the most recent version of the software.
To download the Budgetsip 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).
Installation ^ top
Double-click the installation file you just downloaded to start installing
the Budgetsip on your computer.
Budgetsip starts automatically each time you start windows. With the
Budgetsip always running, other users will be more likely to find you
online. You can change these settings at any time from the Budgetsip program
by selecting "options".
Starting the Budgetsip for the First Time
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Your reseller will create login details for you (a username and a password).
With these you can login into the Budgetsip my account and into the
Budgetsip client. You have the option to modify your password in the my
account area.
Making your first Budgetsip call ^ top
For a call to any online Budgetsip 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 calls,
if you don't have credit, 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)
Improving Sound Quality ^ top
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!
Budgetsip is divided into several tabs, each with a specific purpose.
The Contacts Tab shows other Budgetsip 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.
Speed-dial text field ^ top
The Text Box near the bottom of the main Budgetsip window allows you to call
directly by entering their User Name or phone number and pressing enter.
Calling with Budgetsip ^ top
There are several ways to call with Budgetsip:
- From the textbox, enter the User Name of another Budgetsip 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
Using a SIP device^ top
If you want to use your own preferred SIP device, but also want to profit from
the great Budgetsip offers, you can
click here for information about
setting up your SIP device with Budgetsip.
Using other hardware^ top
Budgetsip has selected, tested and certified various USB phones, headsets,
routers and other hardware for your convenience.
Click here for an
overview.
Version updates ^ top
We are constantly upgrading our software. If you want to know more about the
latest changes click
here.
Need more info?^ top
Check our frequently asked
questions.
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