Speaking to a Remote User

The Intercom service lets Timbuktu Pro users talk to each other through their computer’s audio hardware.

The Intercom service is not available over Dial Direct connections.

System Requirements for Intercom Service

To speak to a remote user

  1. Select the remote computer.

  2. From the Services menu, choose Intercom. Or click the Intercom service button. The Intercom window is displayed.

    Note: If the sound card on your computer or the remote computer is already being used by another application—for example, recording or playback—you won't be able to begin your Intercom session until the other application has been closed.

  1. When the Intercom window is displayed, you can begin speaking with the remote user.

    Note: The Intercom window does not automatically stay on top of the screen when other application windows are run in the foreground.

  2. When you've finished talking, click Close.

If you need to adjust volume or sound quality, see Adjusting the Microphone and Speaker Levels.