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How to Setup TeamSpeak 2.

First you need to download TeamSpeak. A 6 MegaBytes file you can download from TeamSpeak. To install TeamSpeak simply execute (double click) on the ts2_client-*.exe file you just downloaded. It only takes a few seconds to install TeamSpeak, when it is done, exit the installer and open the application from the Desktop shortcut. Once you have opened TeamSpeak, click on the 'Settings' tab and then select 'Sound Input/Output Settings'.

The 'Output Volume' setting determines how loud the voice from other users will be in your speakers/headphones. Move the slider left to decrease and right to increase the volume till you have a satisfying result.

The 'Voice Send Method' setting for how you want TeamSpeak to recognize that you want to say something to the server. If you want to map a keybind then click on 'SET' and then click your desired key, you can choose any you want, but choose with care. Dont use a key that is used by other programs/games that you have running (ESCape and Arrow keys isnt a good choice).
If you prefer that TeamSpeak should react on voice, then simply activte the 'Voice Activation', but note that it will activate on any and all sounds that your microphone picks up, so if your wife, kids or mom talks then anyone on TeamSpeak can hear them. It's not good when you play a game, or listens to music with your speakers on, those sounds are also picked up. However the 'Voice Activation' is good if you wants to talk and type at the same time, (if you are writing in MS Word or on Tides Jabber, etc).
If you chose 'Voice Activation', you can select how loud you have to talk in order to have TeamSpeak recognize it. Move the slider in the direction you desire.

The 'Local Test' settings is for selecting the optimal codec for your connection. 'CELP5.1 Kbit' is good for most, even for dialup. For better quality use a faster codec. Remember that the higher quality, the more bandwidth is required. For broadband users we recommend using any of the 'Speedex' codecs. Use the test button to test you settings. If you hear a weird sound, that is OK, if it is too slow (like mumbling) try another codec.

The 'Activate Local Test Mode' Button is to test your settings, Adjust your settings while testing them to experience better TeamSpeak Sessions. The green led will be on when you're in test mode, or if your 'Voice Activation' is set too high. Remember to disable Local Test Mode when done! click on the 'Close' button to continiue.

Now click on the 'Settings' tab again and select 'Options'.

The 'Sound Devices' tab. Select Direct Sound™ if your soundcard supports Direct Sound, most cards do but it requires Microsoft's DirectX® Installed.

The 'Compatibility' checkbox should be left unticked.

The 'Direct Sound™ Input Buffer Size' setting should be set to maximum, however if your computers has less than 128MB RAM, and you are experiencing lag and scattered sounds then decrease little by little till you get a better result.

The 'Input and Output Devices' should if you have the option be set to use your Soundcards Wave Device. If you are using multiple Soundcards, you must select the Device for the Soundcard that your microphone is plugged in to. Click on 'Apply' then click on the 'Bandwidth' tab.

The 'Bandwidth' settings should for broadband users normally be set unlimited. If your connection is choking while TeamSpeak is running and you are downloading, uploading, streaming audio/video files or playing online games, simply adjust TeamSpeaks Bandwidth usage.
Dialup users should cap TeamSpeak around 48 kilobits per sec. Simply type 48 in both editboxes. Use a lower value if you have lag problems, or you have scattered sound or the sounds keeps "falling out". Click on 'Apply' and 'OK'

Now click on the 'Connection' tab and select 'Connect'.

Right click with the mouse in the new window and click on 'Add Server'. Name the server "Tides of War". Then fill in the required info in the window.

'Label' This is the name you just gave the server, you can change it if you want.
'Server Address' Enter tidesofwar.net Dont use http:// or www. prefixes.
'Nickname' Enter you prefered nickname / screenname.
'Anonymous' Tick if you have not yet registered.
'Registered' Tickks if you are registered and fill in your username and password.
'Auto Reconnect' Optional, but recommended, client reconnects if the line drops.
Click on 'Connect' you are now connecting to Tides of War's TeamSpeak Server.

First time visitors on Tides TeamSpeak should look for an Administrator or Moderator, and ask for registration information.

Troubleshooting / FAQ.

Q: I cant hear anyone talking, but their led lights green?
A1: Turn up the volume on your speakers.
A2: Youre not in the same channel as them.

Q: No one can hear me, but my led lights green?
A1: Your microphone is muted, check the mixer settings (volume control).
A2: Linux Users must turn on 'Sound Capture' in their mixers.

Q: I'am hearing nothing but beeps when someone talks?
A: The other end is misconfigured, use the text chat feature to tell them to check their settings.

Q: People tells me that it sounds like I'am whispering?
A: Your microphone volume is too low, turn it up.

Q: I keep hearing this annoying buzzing noise in my speakers?
A: Your microphone volume is too high or you are too close to your speakers.

Q: Users are complaining over static noise when I talk?
A: Youre microphones record volume is too high.

Q: Users tells me that I sound fuzzy and scattered and they keeps hear my breath?
A: Move your microphone away from your mouth.

Q: When a user talks the words are choppy and scattered nothing thats being said makes sense, and the user says the same about me?
A: One of you have a bad latency (ping) to the Server, Nothing to do about it.

Q: All the settings are fine on my end, but still something isn't working properly
A: Obviously something must be wrong on the other end ;)

Q: My question isnt listed here, what can I do?
A: Should you still need assistance with TeamSpeak Setup on Tides of War, feel free to visit our Forums. You can also read TeamSpeaks Client Guide, FAQ or Forums