Chapter 2: Getting Started ShoreTel Communicator for Windows
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To configure ShoreTel Communicator to start when you log into Windows:
Step 1 Open Options and Preferences by performing one of the following:
•Select Tools -> Options from the Main menu.
•Click the Application Button and select Options.
•Right click the ShoreTel icon in the System Tray and select Options.
•Press Ctrl+O.
Step 2 Select General in the panel on the left side of the window.
Step 3 Mark the Start ShoreTel Communicator when you login to Windows checkbox.
Section A.2.1 on page 175 describes the Options and Preferences: General panel.
2.3.2 Exiting ShoreTel Communicator
Exiting ShoreTel Communicator terminates program execution. ShoreTel Communicator
must be running to monitor the system for inbound messages, view presence, or engage in
instant message conversations.
To exit ShoreTel Communicator, right click the ShoreTel icon in the System Tray icon and
select Exit.
2.3.3 Closing and Opening ShoreTel Communicator
Closing and opening ShoreTel Communicator manipulates the ShoreTel Communicator
window without affecting the run status. Closing ShoreTel Communicator removes the
ShoreTel Communicator window from the monitor while ShoreTel Communicator
continues to run in the background. ShoreTel Communicator continues to monitor the
system for inbound voice calls or instant messages. The System Tray displays the ShoreTel
icon when ShoreTel Communicator is in operation, regardless if the ShoreTel
Communicator window is open or closed.
Opening ShoreTel Communicator displays the ShoreTel Communicator window on your
monitor.
To Close the ShoreTel Communicator window, perform one of the following:
•Click the Application Button and select Close.
•Click the Exit icon on the top right corner of the ShoreTel Communicator window.
•Press Alt+F4.
To Open the ShoreTel Communicator window, perform one of the following:
•Right click the ShoreTel icon in the System Tray and select Show ShoreTel
Communicator.
•Double click the ShoreTel icon in the System Tray.
•ShoreTel Communicator opens when you receive a voice call or instant message.
