System Requirements ^ top
In order to use the software, your computer must meet the following
minimum system requirements.
Minimum System
Requirements: ^ top
- PC
running Windows 7,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 Bakhshi-Phone and to experience the best sound quality possible, we highly
recommend the following configuration.
Recommended System
Requirements: ^ top
- PC
running Windows 7,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 BakhshiPhone ^ top
The software is free to download and you can always get the latest version here.
If you have any problems using BakhshiPhone, please first make sure that you
are using the most recent version of the software.
To download BakhshiPhone 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 Bakhshi-Phone on your computer.
BakhshiPhone starts automatically each time you start windows. With Bakhshi-Phone
always running, other users will be more likely to find you online. You can
change these settings at any time from the BakhshiPhone program by selecting
"options".
Starting BakhshiPhone for the First Time ^ top
The first time you start Bakhshi-Phone, you will be asked to choose a
User Name and password. The User Name and password fields are required in order
to use Bakhshi-Phone. You can choose any name 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.
Making your first BakhshiPhone call ^ top
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!
BakhshiPhone is divided into several tabs, each with a specific purpose.
The Contacts Tab shows other Bakhshi-Phone 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 Bakhshi-Phone window allows you
to call directly by entering their User Name or phone number and pressing
enter.
Calling with Bakhshi
Phone ^ top
There are several ways to call with BakhshiPhone:
- 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 other hardware ^ top
Bakhshi-Phone Pro has selected, tested and certified various USB phones,headsets, routers and other hardware for your convenience. Click here for an
overview.
Certified BakhshiPhone Hardware ^ top
For an optimal Bakhshi-Phone experience, we have selected and certifieda number of devices which you can use alongside with the Bakhshi-Phone Pro
application.
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