Chapter 2: Getting Started
5
INSTALLING THE CHAT SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS
> NOTE
: The install procedure is the same for windows XP, windows vista and windows 7 operating
systems.
The CHAT 160 can be used right out of the box and there’s no software to download or install if it is to be used only with
a PC.
The following procedure can be used to download and install the CHAT software for the CHAT 160 if it is to be used with
other devices or if the CHAT 160 firmware requires updates.
download the CHAT software by accessing the following:
1.
http://www.ClearOne.com/support/downloads.php?content=main
Select your device from the “
2.
BY PRODUCT
” window and click
SEARCH
and the screen will display only those
downloads available for your specific device. Select the latest version of the CHAT 60/160 Software and the system
will display a confirmation window for the software to be downloaded to your computer.
Unzip the downloaded folder and run
3.
Setup.exe
to begin the installation process.
follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software installation.
4.
when the CHAT software installation is complete, start the CHAT software by double-clicking the
ClearOne CHAT
icon that is now on your windows desktop, or by clicking
(Start > All Programs > ClearOne Communications > CHAT > ClearOne CHAT)
.
before using the CHAT 160 for the first time, proceed with the audio settings configuration procedure
located in
Chapter 4
under the
Advanced
section of this manual. This will ensure optimal sound quality
for each device and application you plan to use with the CHAT 160.
CONNECTING THE CHAT 160 TO A PC
Using the included USb cable, connect the CHAT 160 to your PC or laptop. The blue LEd indicators on the
1.
CHAT 160 illuminate, indicating that the CHAT 160 is powered and ready for use.
