Using the Menu

You can access these menu items by clicking the menu icon at the top right corner of the interface, by right-clicking anywhere on the interface, or by pressing Shift + F10 on the keyboard.

Item

Description

Skins

Allows you to change the look of the interface. Cisco IP Communicator comes with two skins: the default skin (right-click > Skins > Default Mode) and the compact skin (right-click > Skins > Compact Mode). Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-1 show illustrations of the skins.

Screen Only

Toggles the screen-only view on and off. Keyboard shortcuts are particularly useful if you are using Cisco IP Communicator in screen-only view. See Using Keyboard Shortcuts.

Always On Top

Toggles this feature on and off. When enabled, this feature keeps Cisco IP Communicator visible on your desktop even if other applications are active. (You can still minimize the interface.) See Feature Functionality and Availability.

Audio Tuning Wizard

Launches the Audio Tuning Wizard, a tool that helps you select and tune audio devices. See Using the Audio Tuning Wizard and Troubleshooting Cisco IP Communicator.

Paste

Allows you to copy the number from any Windows program, paste it into the dialing box, and click Dial or Enter to place the call. (The keyboard shortcut for this feature is Ctrl + V.) Cisco IP Communicator runs the number through any appropriate dialing rules and automatically dials it.

Quick Search

Opens the Quick Search dialog box. (The keyboard shortcut for this dialog box is Alt + K.) Quick Search allows you to search one or more directories with a single search command. See Using Personal Directory.

Cisco Unified CM User Options

Opens the Cisco Unified CM User Options web page where you can configure features, settings, and IP phone services—including speed-dial buttons. See Customizing Cisco IP Communicator with Cisco Unified CM User Options.

Preferences

Opens the Preferences dialog box, which includes User, Network, Audio, and Directories tabs. (The keyboard shortcut for accessing Preferences is Alt + S.)

Help

Launches the Cisco IP Communicator online help.

About Cisco IP Communicator

Displays Cisco IP Communicator software version information and important notices about Cisco IP Communicator.

Exit

Allows you to quit Cisco IP Communicator.



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