What Does It Mean When It Says 'USB Phone Now Connected to Yahoo! Messenger'?
If you get a message while starting Yahoo! Messenger that a USB phone is connected to your computer, don't worry. The message is caused by some hardware connected to your machine via USB; you may not have a USB phone connected to your computer. Conversely, if you do, you can actually use the connected device with Yahoo! Messenger.
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Cause
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Yahoo! Messenger sends the above message when a peripheral device is connected via USB. If you don't have a USB phone connected to your computer, the most likely cause is a USB webcam attached to your system. This message occurs only when you first sign in to Yahoo! Messenger.
Repair
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This message is not a warning or an error. Because it doesn't affect the way your version of Yahoo! Messenger functions, you don't have to worry about fixing it. Furthermore, it doesn't present a security risk by being connected to your computer. However, you can get rid of this message by closing Yahoo! Messenger and removing the USB device, be it a webcam or a phone. Once it's removed, start the program again.
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Using a Webcam
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If you have a webcam connected to your computer and want to use it with Yahoo! Messenger, you need the most recent version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft DirectX Runtime and Windows Update. Once these applications are enabled, choose a contact who also has video set up and select "Start Video Call" from the down arrow beside the contact name. This runs your video setup automatically if it's the first time you've made a phone call. If your webcam or computer doesn't have a built-in microphone, you must connect an external microphone for chatting.
Using a USB Phone
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You may also make calls from Yahoo! Messenger using the Yahoo! Voice service. The service assigns you a phone number, which you can use for making calls anywhere in the world for a per-minute fee. Once you've set up your account with Yahoo! Voice, simply enter the number you want to call, preceded by a plus sign, into Yahoo! Messenger. From there, you can use your USB phone like a regular phone.
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