getting started with skype
DESCRIPTION
This brief tutorial illustrates how to download and install Skype, which will be used for small group conversations in this class.TRANSCRIPT
What is Skype?
Skype allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the internet.
Step 1: Install Skype on your computer
1). Go to www.skype.com , select Get Skype to download (it should be country and language specific, e.g. for the USA,:
Windows XP, Vista, 7 Windows 8
Step 1: Install Skype on your computer
1). Open the downloaded file, open and click Yes
General Installation Flow Chart
Step 1: Install Skype on your computer
2) Select your language then click on I agree
Step 1: Install Skype on your computer
3) Select Continue for next two steps (Skype Click to Call and Bing search engine are both optional)
Step 2: Make a Skype account If you DON’T have Windows Live, Facebook or Skype account, follow “Step 2” If you already have one of the above, go to “Step 3”
Go to www.skype.com and select Sign In from top right-hand corner of the page
Select Create an account tab
Step 2: Make a Skype account Enter your First Name, Last Name and Email Address
Enter the required fields (Country/Region and Language)
Step 2: Make a Skype account Enter your Skype Name and Password
Type the text shown within the box then select I agree
Step 2: Make a Skype account You should see a following screen if you’ve successfully created your Skype account
* Your account name
Step 3: Open Skype
Enter your Skype Name and Password (Refer to slide 8 if you forgot what the Skype Name and its password is)
Step 4: Setup the Speaker, Microphone and Video
You should be able to hear a sound when you press this
You should be able to see green bar moving up and down when you speak to your microphone
You should be able to see yourself on the screen
Step 5: Start using Skype
Step 6: Add Contact
From toolbar, go to Contacts then select Add Contact
List of your contacts
Step 6: Add Contact
Enter the following information then select Add
Target’s Email
Target’s Phone number
Target’s Full name
Target’s Skype Name
Step 7: Make a video call
Select your target and click on Video call
List of your contacts
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