Once Ekiga is configured appropriately, making a call is straightforward.
Start Ekiga using the menu or the command line.
Enter the SIP address of the party to call at the
prompt. The address should look like:
for direct local calls: sip:username@domainname
or
username@hostname
sip:username@domainname
or
userid@sipserver
If you have a SIP provider who accepts real phone calls, you may just
enter the number like sip:<call
number>
Click Ctrl+O and wait for the other party to pick up the phone.
or typeTo end the call, click Ctrl+D.
or typeIf you need to tweak the sound parameters during a call, click
+ + to show four tabs holding more options. The second one holds the options for and . Use the sliders to adjust the levels to fit your needs.