Skype Presentation

By: B. Hardman

Image used from http://www.mobiletopsoft.com/images/news/skype1.jpgInstructions used from http://blogs.spjnetwork.org/tech/?p=555

www.skype.com

What is Skype?

Skype is software that allows you to

call, video call and

instant message

others totally free.

Great rates to phones

Save on calls to landlines

and mobiles to

home and abroad.

How do you get Skype?

First you have to go the download page

and check the system requirements.

Next you can choose what OS you

are using and download the Skype

software.

System Requirements System requirements

PC running Windows® 2000, XP, Vista or 7. (Windows 2000 users require Direct X 9.0 for video calls).

Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).

Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.

For voice and video calls we recommend a computer with at least a 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and of course a webcam.

For High Quality Video calls you will need a high quality video webcam and software, a dual-core processor computer and a fast broadband connection (384 kbps).

Setup & OptionsYou download the software. Once download is completed

you will be asked to create a new user

account. Pick a username that your

friends, co-workers and family will recognize

as you or one that matches the

branding on your other online accounts.

Setup & Options Contd. Next you’ll be asked to provide a valid e-mail address in case you

need to retrieve a lost password. There is also a field you can complete that lets Skype know what country and city you are Skyping from – people are Skyping from nearly every corner of the globe.

Once Skype has been successfully installed and your new user account created you’ll be taken to the Skype Welcome screen (see image above) where you can learn more about Skype services, check to make sure your equipment is working properly (microphone, headset, webcam) or find friends to call on Skype.

How do I make calls?Well, first you need to add a contact (someone to call).

you send an introduction message to a

person you are interested in adding to

your contact list. Once they accept your

invitation you will be notified when they

are online and can call them

(and they can call you!).

Once you have people listed in your Contacts section, to make a call click on the person you want to call in your Contact list. Click the green Call button.

To end the call click the red End call button.