University Systems Client Technologies Skype User Guide for
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1. Ss University Systems Client Technologies Skype User Guide for Windows XP and Windows Vista Created By Scott Thorpe Created On April 2nd 2008 Last Modified By Scott Thorpe Last Modified On August 7th 2009 Introduction to Skype Skype software allows for free audio and video calls to personal computers and is available for both Windows and Macintosh platforms e Free calls require all users to have Skype software and a functional account e Skype also allows for video chat between Skype users e Skype can also dial regular land line telephones using purchased SkypeOut credit Skype does have a few limitations you should be aware of No emergency services are offered you will have to use the regular phone service for all emergency calls A headset will give you the best sound quality for your Skype calls A USB headset is recommended Paid Skype accounts remain active valid for 180 days after each successfully connected phone call After 180 days any remaining Skype credit expires You can keep your Skype account active by e Using Skypeout to make calls to land line phones e Download a ringtone or image e Sending an SMS text message Setting Up Your Headset We recommend the use of a USB based headset for Skype communications Some of the vendors that offer fully compatible devices include Platronics Logitech Apple HP and many others Always consult your device s manual to ensure you have correctly set2. Create a new Skype Account Full Name Choose Skype Name Password Repeat Password Client_Technologies_4 z Yes Bhave read and I accept the Skype End User License Agreement the Skyg Terms of Service and the Skype Privacy Statement 4 Enter your email address a and select Canada for Country Region a you may remove the check mark beside Yes send me Skype news and special offers b f you would like to be automatically signed in when you start Skype place a check mark in the box beside Sign me in when Skype starts c S Skype Create Account B Create a new Skype Account E mail Country Region A valid e mail address is the only way to akrieve lost passwords ef send me Skype news and special offers Sign me fh when Skype starts e ETE Configuring Skype After your Skype account has been successfully created the following screen will display JV Show welcome screen at startup 1 Click the microphone icon to continue The Skype Welcome screen will display To make calls check And video calls 2 Click Test Speakers 3 Click the Press Me button sj ioj xj i ha Check your sound works ww of Press the button to check Currently using your speakers ces i t KF Return to welcome screen 4 Listen for audio if the audio worked correctly click Yes If the audio does not work make sure you have correctly selected
3. Useful information and help about Skype Mow messages about N Privacy gt Notifications V Help and Skype tips V Promotions Notification settings A Sounds 2 You may wish to uncheck these options e Help and Skype tips e Promotions Show an example Show an example Save Cancel Call Settings The Call settings page allows you to change your preferred Skype call settings 1 Click the Call settings tab to display the Call settings page P General Call settings Set up your call options cN Privacy 4 C Allow anyone to call me gt Notifications Calls Only allow people in my Contact list to call rg Show advanced options Y Call forwarding 8 voicemail Video settings IM amp SMS x Advanced Save Cancel 2 Select e Only allow people in my Contact list to call me IM Settings The IM amp SMS settings page allows you to change your preferred settings for the Skype instant messaging amp short messaging system 1 Click the IM amp SMS tab to display the IM settings page M General IM settings Set M Privacy gt Notifications ay Calls IM amp SMS re IM appearance SMS settings i Advanced Allow anyone to send IMs to me Only allow people in my Contact list to send me instant messages Show advanced options Save Cancel 2 It is recommended that you select e Only allow people in my Conta
4. a message here for your Away is to see Do Not Disturb lt Invisible gt Offline 7 Echo Sound Test Service Wx Client Technologies YA client_technologies Skype Functions The History Tab Skype History is a list of all recent Skype activity calls file transfers chat sessions etc 1 Click the View menu and select History from the drop down menu skype Skype ciie nt_tech Skype Contacts Conversation Gre Client Tech gt Help ts Alt 1 RE Conversations t 2 Add video or write iia Frienc Call Phones T Directory shop ni os a Mors Compact View Search Contacts Groups and Conversation Topics B sk Contacts Conversations e Echo Sound Test Service GA Client Technologies Wa client_technologies 2 Click the All events button and choose what to display from the drop down menu i e all events all calls missed calls outgoing calls etc 73 Skype client tech Skype Contacts Conversation Call View Tools Help PE Client_Tech i Q Client Technolog Add video or write a message here For your friends to see 5 Contacts Conversations Search history Hide history _ Callt Client Technologies yer annii amp Missed call from Client Technologies All calls Callt Missed calls Client Technologies Incoming calls T amp Missed call from Client Technologies Outgoing
5. f Start Video Call g Call Quality Information h Enter Text Message I Send Text Message Conference Calling Adding Callers to a Connected Call Skype offers conference calling with up to 25 people Conference calls can be dialled directly or can be started while in a call It is not possible to share your desktop during a conference call 1 Click the Add people button at the top right corner of the Skype software screen fia Add people e aa o 7086 2 Hold the Ctrl key and click each contact to be added then click the Select button Remove contacts with the Remove button I Skype Add more people x Add more people Skype conference calls can include both Skype contacts and phone numbers Choose contacts Conference participants max 24 X university_systems a WA university _systems1 2 or enter someone s phone number i Enter the local number in Canada Select 3 Click OK when you are ready to dial Conference Calling Dialling Directly Skype offers conference calling with up to 25 people Conference calls can be dialled directly or can be started while in a call It is not possible to share your desktop during a conference call 1 Hold the Ctrl key and click each contact in your contact list you would like to include in the conference call selected contacts will highlight as in the example bellow are Contac Caman cal Wew Toke Hap Client T
6. allows you to change your webcam preferences and shows you a preview of what your webcam sees 1 Click the Video settings tab to display the Video settings page gt Skype Options ideo settings Set up your webcam A General Webcam USB Video Device 8 General settings A Sounds video settings Take a video snapshot Webcam settings ive video and screen Show th people in my Contact list anyone people in my Contact list only C noone noone i Advanced Save Cancel Recommended settings are Automatically receive video and screen sharing from people in my Contact list only Show that have video people in my Contact list Privacy Settings The Privacy settings page allows you to change your preferred settings for privacy who may contact you instant message you etc 1 Click the Privacy tab to display the Privacy settings page Privacy settings Protect yourself from unwanted calls and IMs M General wy Allow calls from anyone people in my Contact list only Automatically receive video and Q Skia thst Thate aiden ta screen sharing from C anyone people in my Contact list people in my Contact list only noone noone amp Keep history for forever v Allow IMs from anyone Clear history people in my Contact list only I Allow my online status to be shown on the web Learn more Accept Sky
7. down menu Contacts Conversations Search Contacts Groups and Conversation Topics S Skype t Client Technologies University of victo End Call V Echo Sound Test Service S Send IM 29 Client Technologies S send 5115 Message aa Send Contacts Send File Share Your Screen gt T view Profile Rename Mark as Unread s Block This Person sepan c5 view Old Messages pel asia Remove from Contacts B Call phones Remove from Gonversations list E 4 Directory Turn Your ideo On E Shop ii Put Call on Hold g Mute Microphone 2 Place a check mark in the box beside Remove from your Contact list if you would like to report abuse place a check mark in the box beside Report abuse from this person gt Block this person B x Client Technologies Are you sure you want to block Client Technologies clienttechlaptop They will be removed From your Contact list and they won t be able to contact you V Remove From your Contact list You can also report abuse from this user Learn more Report abuse from this person To unblock someone go to your privacy settings under Tools Options Cancel 3 Click Block Unblocking a Contact 1 Click the Tools menu and select Options from the drop down menu skype Skype client ech Skype Contacts Conversation Call View Wem 5 gt Client_Tech Extras Sh Change Language gt Add video or write a m
8. view Tools Help gt Client Tech A Client Technologies _ Add people Add video or write a message here For your i Victoria Canada friends to see E Co English T clienttechlaptop Search Contacts Groups and Conversation Topica Add a telephone number D k rrr el 05 05 Echo Sound Test Service WA client_technologies Client_Tech Test Message Call to Client Technologies no answer Call to Client Technologies no answer Call to Client Technologies Call phones Q Directory Type a message to Client Technologies here v sSharer GeExtrasy Connected Call Components While in a call the Skype software screen will appear as follows 4dd video or write a message here for your Friends to see onversation Topicg r 5 ois F Echo Sound Test Service eat aro Call From Client Technologies University of Victoria duration 01 17 Call from Client Technologies University of Yictoria duration 00 06 4 21 PM Call from Client Technologies University of victoria duration 03 35 4 22 PM Today July 24 2009 Call From Client Technologies University of Victoria duration 48 31 10 41 4M 14 351 239 people online Call to Client Technologies University of Victoria 11 39 4M A Call phones v H Share Extrasv S Directory Type a message to Client Technologies Universitof victoria here a Disconnect b Call Duration c Mute d Volume e Misc Options
9. calls Client Technologies ve oicemails C Misse amp Missed call from Client Technologies Files sent and received ient Technologies F Contacts sent and received on Missed call fron i Client Technologies Instant messages ai SMS messages Client Technologies YeSteroay Misse amp Call from Client Technologies duration 00 16 15 21 Client Technologies Yesterday x Misse Call phones ome Skype Video Call Receiving a Call Skype offers video calling with the use of a webcam and microphone For two way video communication both parties require a webcam and microphone When you receive a video call you have the option of Answer Answer with video or Decline Choosing Answer will ignore the video request and start a standard audio call ts ye f Skype Contacts Conversation Cal View Toss Heip Ma Client Technologies Your webcam has a microphone it wil be useful if you don t have a headset or a microphone Change your sound settings to start using t w a Contacts ines ype Get Tech s 5 z S i Client_Tech is video calling Echo Sound Test Service Y Answer Answer with vice f B Call phones Phones and SMS i Directory You can also use Skype to call landlines and mobile phones E Shop okyp F m i Ta ed Paint 7 re fl Tor vn Skype 1 ce Client_Tech is video calling C Answer O Answer with video e Decline Skype Video Call Dialling a Call Video calls ca
10. ct list to send me instant messages Advanced Settings The Advanced settings page allows you to change your preferred Skype call settings 1 Click the Advanced tab to display the Advanced settings page Advanced settings Skype updates and external programs M General V Use Skype to call callto links on the web J Automatically start Extras Gp When ape IV Notify me kype is available J Automatically download and install it 7 Display technical info during calls Other things you can do ta Connection Manage other programs access to Skype Hotke yS H a ose o cancel e 2 You may put a check mark in the box beside When a new version of Skype is available e Notify me e Automatically download and install it Testing Skype 1 Put on your headset and adjust the volume to a comfortable level 2 Click the Echo Sound Test Service contact ss Skype N hr PC r Gy Client_Technologies new Your wi Add video or write a message here for your It will beu friends to see i a acts onve Te Q Echo Sound Test Service Con Youh see w 11 664 381 people online Pho You c CE 3 Click the green call button and follow thorough the audio prompts Q Client_Technologies_new B Your webcam has a microphone It will be useful if you don t have a headset or a microphor it Add video or write a message here for your
11. ct where Skype should be installed c Program Files SkypeL Browse IV Create a desktop icon IV Launch Skype after installation _ Start Skype when the computer starts JV Install Skype Extras Manager _ Install Skype Plugin for Mozilla Firefox _ Install Skype Plugin for Internet Explorer EAE By installing this application you agree you have read and accepted the Skype End User License Agreement and the Skype Privacy Statement 10 Once Skype has finished installing the Thank you for Installing Skype dialog box will display click Start Skype to continue FF Skype Install D Thank you for installing Skype Great you now have the new Skype Skype also comes with an add on for Internet Explorer allowing you to call phone numbers on any website with just one dick You will see more information about the Skype add on the next time you start your web browser The Queen Victoria Pub Great food cold pints te G 0871 3328086 gt Start Skype Creating a Skype Account 1 Enter your full name and choose a Skype name your Skype name is what your contacts will see and is the name that is used to contact you 2 Enter a unique password that won t be easy to guess 3 Read through the Skype End User License Agreement the Skype Terms of Service and the Skype Privacy Statement if you agree to the terms put a check mark in the box and click Next to continue S Skype Create Account S
12. echnologies University of Victoria lac Client_ Tech client sei 2 nae systems Add video or write a message here for your friends to see Call mobile phones and landlines at creat low rates if ton ODICS C Calf Group Client Technologies University of Victoria added Client_Tech client_technologies_2 university_systems 12 215 156 people online arid ee Call phones v Sharev Extasy Q Directory Type a message here 2 Click Call Group when you are ready to dial Receiving a Skype Call When you receive a Skype call your screen will appear as bellow if you have powered speakers you will also hear a musical passage f Skype Contacts Conversation Cal view Tools Help Client Technologies Your webcam has a microphone Tt wil be useful f you don t have a headset or a microphone Change your sound settings to start using Si Mew Contacts B Call phones Phones and SMS i Directory You can also use Skype to call landlines and mobile phones E Shop Client_ Tech is video calling Answer Co Answer with video e Decline You may choose to Answer Answer with video or Decline the call Answer with video is only available if you have a webcam SkypeOut Dialling a Regular Telephone With purchased SkypeOut credit it is possible to dial regular non Skype telephones To purchase SkypeOut credit 1 Click the Call phones tab under your list of contacts Contacts Conversations Q Echo Sound Tes
13. ess friends to se Accessibility gt Options 2 Click the Privacy settings tab then click the Blocked contacts tab P General ad Notifications w Calls IM amp SMS i Advanced 3 Select the contact you would like to unblock and click Unblock this person then click Save Blocked contacts Stop someone contacting you Blocked people 18887335744 5 Unblock this person Client Technologies fclienttechlaptop You can prevent 4 person From contacting you by selecting their name From the list below or by entering their Skype Name or phone number x Block this person Other things you can do wy Learn more about privacy and security in Skype Making a Skype Call Before you make your first Skype call make sure you have properly setup your headset and webcam 1 Click your contact s name then click the green call button 3 Skype client tech Skype Contacts Conversation Call View Tools Help Client Tech _ Echo Sound Test Service Add video or write a message here for your Friends to see GA client_technologies Show messages from Yesterc 10 076 303 people online Call phones ee v Sharer 4 amp 3 Extr Q Directory Type a message to Echo f SoL Shop After the distant party has answered you can chat back and forth just like a regular telephone 2 To disconnect the call press the red hang up button Skype Contacts Conversation Call
14. friends to see Q Echo Sound Test Service Make your free call to an ordinar one m Search Contacts Groups and Conversation Topics Q Females Contacts Conversations 8 Jons 11 615 059 people online Call phones v share Q Extasy Q Directory Type a message to Echo Sound Test Service Adding a Contact Before you can contact someone using Skype you must find and enter them as a contact You are required to introduce yourself with a brief text message and your contact must approve of your request before you will be able to speak with them 1 Click the New button and select New Contact from the drop down menu a53 Skype client technologies test Skype Contacts Conversation Call view Tools Help G Client_technologies test Echo Sound gt 278 925 people online A Call phones it an amy F C Directory fe Sw ste Bshop re 2 Enter a name or email address and click Find S Skype Add a contact Add a contact Add a contact Find people on Skype and add them to your Contact list Enter their Skype Name full name or email lc a You can also add MySpaceIM contacts Enter their MySpaceIM name and click Find More things you can do Save a phone number in your Contact list amp Add people from your email address books Help a friend get started on Skype Add contact Close 4 Scroll through the list of results select yo
15. ity of Vict New File transfer Untitled jpg To accept or reject the file 1 Click the notification window or bring up the Skype software screen and click Save as or Cancel naan Untitled jpg 2 41 PM Fi 117 kB Save as Cancel v Sharey Extrasy pe a message to Client Technologies University of Victoria here 2 Save as will display the Accept file screen choose to accept OK or reject Cancel the file You may put a check mark in the box beside Do not ask me again S Accept file Bx Accept the file s Files can contain viruses We strongly recommend you use anti virus software to scan files you receive even if you know the sender Are you sure you want to accept this File 3 Accepting a file transfer OK will display the Windows save menu Choose where to save the file and click Save LE rx Savein Skype Shots Of Ge H Add Contact 1 jpq E Add Contact 2 ipg im Add Contact 3 jpg Call Answered jpg s Call on Hold jpg Call Phones Need Skype Credit ipg 5 Call Phones jpg Call Quality 2 jpq E Add More Contacts jpg Call Quality 3 jpg E Added contact jpg t Call Quality Functions jpg ey Adding Callers jpg Caller Requesting Video connection Allow Video or Not jpg Caling 2 p9 E Audio Device 2 jpg 3 Calling Button jpg I Audio Device Drop Down Menu jpg H Caling ipg JE j E Audio Device jpg Chrome jpg M
16. lps stop unauthorized changes to your computer Related Figure 5 7 Select a language from the drop down menu read through the Skype End User License Agreement and the Skype Privacy Statement and click Options amp Skype Install er Hello Thank you for downloading Skype Select your language gt mn By installing this application you agree you have read and accepted the Skype End User License Agreement and the Skype Privacy Statement me Bj imixi 8 You may wish to uncheck Start Skype when the computer starts Install Skype Plug in for Mozilla Firefox Install Skype Plug in for Internet Explorer f you will not be using any plug ins you may uncheck Install Skype Extras Manger amp Skype Install e Options Select where Skype should be installed JV Create a desktop icon J Launch Skype after installation _ Start Skype when the computer starts n IV Install Skype Extras Manager _ Install Skype Plugin for Mozilla Firefox Gs _ Install Skype Plugin for Internet Explorer u Sf 2151 xf By installing this application you agree you have read and accepted the Skype End User License Agreement and the Skype Privacy Statement I agree install Cancel 9 Read through the Skype End User License Agreement and the Skype Privacy Statement and if you agree to the terms click I agree install amp Skype Install or Options Sele
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18. n I double click on a contact start a call tC Show me ds AUR ve Deen CF English English Set program language to eee A Sounds MV Show online user count in contact list isual style of the window Video settings E Skype Classic Windows Add contact details to your profile oP Change your picture i Advanced Save Cancel You may wish to adjust these settings to your taste When I double click on a contact start a call Show me as Away when I ve been inactive for XX minutes Start Skype when start Windows Audio Settings The Audio settings page allows for selection and testing of your microphone and speakers you may also choose what device will ring when you receive a Skype call You may also choose to ring your PC speaker 1 Click the Audio settings tab to display the Audio settings page gt Skype Options P General B General settings A Sounds video settings Audio settings Set up sound on your computer 6 Microphone C Media USB Headphone Set Yolume ratai I Automatically ad A Speakers Yolume A V Automatically adjust speaker settings A Ringing use selected speaker C i I Ring PC speaker Show advanced options Other things you can do gt Make a free test call es ws Learn more about setting up your audio equipment B Buy a headset or Skype phone from the Skype shop Save Cancel Video Settings The Video settings page
19. n be dialled directly or can be started from within an audio call 1 Select the contact you wish to dial then click the Video call button ey Skype client tech Skype Contacts Conversation Call View Tools Help gt Client Tech a Client Technologies Add video or write a message here for your fel Victoria Can nest CD English dienttechlapt friends to see Search Contacts Groups and Conversation Topics B Skype t Cal Video call Contacts Conversations Q Echo Sound Test Service x Client Technologies GA client_technologies 15 513 942 people online Show messages fre Call phones x v Sharer After connection your Skype software screen will display as follows Distant View Sy Sky r Ji ec Skype Contacts Conversation Call View Tools Help Gr Client_Tech Client Technolgies Echo Sound Test Service X client_technologies B coupes Gi Cos a D Local View Skype Desktop Sharing Skype allows sharing of your desktop while in a call You can choose to share your entire desktop or a portion which you select Your contact must approve of your sharing request depending on their settings 1 Dial your contact using audio or video dialling 2 Once you have connected right click your contact s name and select Share Your Screen from the drop down menu Select Share Full Screen or Share Selection LO acy Skype client_technologie
20. ntacts Conversations Echo Sound Test Service client_technologies 2 Call phones 4 Directory Shop tn Full screen desktop from distant site Share Selection allows a select portion of your screen to be shared ey Skype client_tech_ Le 0 i Skype Contacts Conversation Cal View Tools Help Client_Tech S New te S Contacts Conversations t lient Technologies Echo Sound Test Service client_technologies Call phones 4 Directory Shop I DO o 0600 Zoomed selection from distant site Skype Desktop Sharing Continued 1 Select Share Selection from the drop down menu 2 Move and resize the selection box to enclose the area you would like to share Selection Box 3 Drag the corners or sides of the selection box to refine your selection 4 Move the selection box by moving the cursor into the top bar of the selection the cursor will change to show a four way arrow Click and drag the arrow to move the selection box 5 When you are ready to share your selection click the Start screen sharing button at the top of the selection ea Startscreen sharing BX Cancel Cancel screen sharing with the Cancel button E gt Start screen sharing BX Cancel Hide the selection bar with the up arrow Pe Start screen sharing Skype File Transfer Sending a File Skype can transmit files of any size to pe
21. ople on your contact list 1 Right click your chosen contact and select Send File from the drop down menu Contacts Conversations Gs 8 Call SendIM dier s Send SMS Message uniy W 8 x unin To email Share Your Screen w View Profile Rename Mark as Unread Ca i Block This Person View Old Messages G4 Dij Sh Remove from Contacts Remove from Conversations list 2 Navigate to the file select it and click Open 19 Send file to Client_Tech pare mw Lookin WE Desktop 7 p E a Size Date modified Fi aga 1 76 Pre Places exe l s prie chnologies Inc Eeg a Shortcut lie GT inteme Explorer A 953 ies 3 n Untitled jpg Computer a JPEG Image File name Untitled jpg Files of type se Open as read only The screen will display Waiting _ TS s Call ended Your contact may now accept or decline the file Cancel the transfer with the Cancel button Skype File Transfer Sending a File Continued After the file has been transferred the screen will display File sent w v Sharev Extras If the file was declined or failed the transfer the screen will display Sending cancelled Skype File Transfer Receiving a File If the Skype software window is not currently onscreen a notification window will display from the Windows System Tray Client Technologies Univers
22. pe browser cookies Learn more Clear Skype cookies Reset to defaults Save Cancel Recommended settings are Allow calls from people in my Contact list only Automatically receive video and screen sharing from people in my Contact list only Show that have video to people in my Contact list Allow IMs from people in my Contact list only You may also choose the length of time you would like Skype to keep your History Accept Skype browser cookie uncheck Notification Settings The Notification settings page allows you to change your preferred settings for Skype Windows System Tray notifications 1 Click the Notifications tab to display the Notifications settings page Notification settings Choose what Skype alerts you to M General Oi Privacy DSplay a notification in th Windows tray when someone Show an example Q J comes online goes offline I starts an IM with me N sends me a file V requests my contact details B PM leaves me a voicemail PW V has a birthday da M sends me contacts Save Cancel You may check or uncheck these options to suit your taste Comes online Goes offline Starts an IM with me Sends me a file Requests my contact details Leaves me a voicemail Has a birthday Sends me contacts Alerts and Messages 1 Click the Alerts and messages tab to display the Alerts and messages page P General Alerts amp messages
23. s Skype Contacts Conversation Call View Tools Help G Client Technologies University of Victoria Client_Tech amp Make your free call to an ordinary phone New Search Contacts Groups and Conversation Topics rf A Contacts Conversations d dient_tech ay Call x Skype Tes Video Call X university Send IM ler A E 2 x university W Send SMS Message B Skype Send Contacts Send Voicemail ciate Hell Share Your Screen Share Full Screen gt View Profile Share Selection Rename Mark as Unread ki a P Block This Person View Old Messages 3 e Remove from Contacts Remove from Conversations list End cal send Im oF Send sS Message te Send Contacts f Send file Share Your Screen Share Selection Display 2 1280 x 1024 Oo view Profile Rename Mark as Unread a Block This Person Resend Contact Request ely view Old Messages gt Remove From Contacts y b Ov Sharey 8 Extras Type a message to Client Technolog Remove from Gonversations list Turn Your video On Gi Put Call on Hold oF Mute Microphone Skype Desktop Sharing Continued Share Full Screen will share your entire desktop but will be limited in size even if the Skype software window is maximized cco Skype client tech ne Le _ oE Skype Contacts Conversation Call Yiew Tools Help Q Client Tech e New vi Co
24. set up You can make calls now Make a test call 10 If you have a webcam click Test Video Fantastic You re all set up You can make calls now Make o test call A properly configured webcam will display as follows Check your sound works Success You re al set up to make video calls Return to welcome screen An example of your webcam s video will show here If you do not have a webcam or it is not working correctly please check the webcam s USB is properly connected or consult your user manual Skype aN x gt hi Check your sound works Your sound works so you should try making a video call now K3 Return to welcome screen ra 11 Click Done or Exit this guide to continue Success You re all video calls Configuring Skype Options Skype has many configuration options that require adjustment for maximum functionality and security Please follow along tab by tab in the Skype Options Screen for the recommended settings General Settings 1 Click the Tools menu and select Options from the drop down menu SN T M Li Ve Skype Contacts Conversation Call View q l gt gt Client Tech Extras m f Change Language gt Accessibility gt 2 Click the General tab which will display the General Settings page gt Skype Options General settings Set up all the basics you need to use Skype A General 7 Whe
25. t Service VA Client Technologies G client_technologies 10 394 401 people online roy Call phones 2 Directory 2 Click the Buy Skype Credit button and follow the onscreen instructions You may test the SkypeOut service with a free 10 minute call by entering an area code plus phone number into the Skype keypad and clicking the Call button Skype Contacts Conversation Call view Tools Help gt Client_Tech Z Call phones or send SMS messages Use Skype to call at amazingly low rates from from ad 0 017 S 0 017 to Canada to United States bil Enter phone number i e To call phones you need eum A Skype Credit Contacts Conversations es Buy Skype Credit button I Echo Sound Test Service X Client Technologies X client_technologies ii oe Buy Skype Credit countries Select country A Connection fee and VAT may apply Skype keypad amp Call Button Skype Functions Online Status Skype allows you to change your online status i e Do Not Disturb Invisible Offline etc 1 Click the top left corner of the Skype window beside your Skype name ite a message here For your iends to see Do Not Disturb Invisible a gt Offline A Set up Call Forwarding r Sete eT oups and Conversation Topics Contacts Conversations GB Echo Sound Test Service YA Client Technologies 9 client_technologies 2 Select your choice from the drop down menu
26. tacts are displayed in the Skype contact tab but cannot be contacted until your request for contact has been approved Skype Contacts Conversation Call View Tools Help Client Tech G client_technologies Add video or write a message here For your friends to see Personalize New v Ji Search Contacts Groups and Conversation Topics W amp Skype Contacts Conversations Echo Sound Test Service B client_technologies 12 990 151 people online Call phones A GP TY om Q ry We Client_Tech Hello Please add Fami fends old tra see if they re Skype Online contacts have a check mark symbol beside their name Personalize Contac cho Sound Test Service wg client_technologies Offline contacts have an X symbol beside their name Personalize Contacts i Echo Sound Test Service i lient_technologies Removing a Contact 1 Right click on the contact s name and select Remove from Contacts from the drop down list Personalize Send S5 Message ee Send Gontacts C Send File B Send Yoicemail view Profile Rename een Old Messages e A Call phones 2 Click Remove S Remove contact c x Remove contact Remove atsd_contato from Contacts T Do not ask me again Remove EE aa Blocking a Contact 1 Right click the contact s name and select Block This Person from the drop
27. tarts Start Skype when computer starts 3 If you like you may put a check mark in the box beside Sign me in when Skype starts and Start Skype when computer starts Click Sign in Forgot your password Sign me in when Skype starts Start Skype when computer starts Skype Help For more help with Skype click the Help menu and select Get Help Answers and Support from the drop down menu Add video or write a message here p ologies University of Victoria Friends to see Client Technologies University of Yictoria P Ech Show messages from Yesterday Call from Echo Sound Test Service duration 00 29 1 12 PM Client_Tech added Echo Sound Test Service 1 12 PM gt Call ended 1 12 PM 11 370 523 people online Conference call duration 00 02 2 51 PM A Call phones v Sharey Extrasy sms Q Directory Type a message here
28. up your headset Note Please check with your local desktop support person before you install and run Skype Installing and Configuring Skype on Windows XP and Windows Vista 1 Connect your computer to the Internet using a wireless or wired connection A Unnamed Network Security enabled network A eduroam Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center If you are using a wireless connection please make sure you have authenticated your identity before you continue 2 Plug your headset into a free USB port on your PC 3 Setup your webcam on your monitor or desk and plug it into a free USB port If you do not have a webcam or would prefer not to use one you may skip this step 4 Open your web browser and enter www Skype com into the address bar then press Enter Google Windows Internet Explorer Ce X Q www skype com Fie Edit view Favorites Tools Help w we 4 Google Web Images Videos Maps News Groups Gmai io a an lt 5 Locate and click the Download Skype now Figure 1 or the Download now button Figure 2 you may have to click the Download tab Figure 3 before the Download now button becomes visible Uge Skype Business Shop Account ell tale Aile alis Figure 3 Cali phones from Skype Call phones from Skype 108 per mrte CAB Lendines o mutters al pesi ctes Ipi ates OF bw a sutecrptin ter uv
29. ur contact and click Add Contact Skype Add a contact Add a contact Add a contact Find people on Skype and add them to your Contact list Enter their Skype Name full name or email address and click Find client _technologies You can also add MySpaceIM contacts Enter their MySpaceIM name and click Find Choose the person you re looking for and click Add Contact Full name Skype Name Country Region Profile Setor de Atendimento ao Clie atsd_contato Brazil sjcampos Add contact 5 Introduce yourself with a brief message and click Send Skype Add a contact 2s j5 x Add a contact Add client_technologies to your Contact List and request his her contact details Client Tech 6 If you would like to add another contact click the Add more contacts button when you have finished adding contacts click Close Skype Add a contact sis 5 xj Add a contact o Hurray You ve added client_technologies to your Contact list This person needs to accept your When they ve accepted youll see request Until then their status will when they come online appear as Offline gt lt 7 Close this window to edit your new contact s profile or add more contacts Add more contacts More things you can do o Save a phone number in your Contact list amp Add people from your email address books Help a friend get started on Skype Contact Status Con
30. y Computer gt My Documents Skype Functions Signing Out Once you have signed out of Skype you will no longer be able to make or receive phone calls To sign out 1 Click the Skype menu and select Sign Out from the drop down menu oto Skype client_tech Online Status d Profile gt Privacy Account Buy Skype Credit e0 or write a message here for your Friends to see Personalize Ee Fe A 7 4 Sign Out Melos aa O aii m facts r es at great low rates Groups and Conversation Topics Contacts Conversations Echo Sound Test Service Client Technologies x Client Technologies University of Yictoria 2 The Skype login window will appear EX i six Skype Tools Help Welcome to Skype Skype Name client_tech X Don t have a Skype Name Password peoo Forgot your password Sign in E Sign me in when Skype starts Start Skype when computer starts Skype Functions Exiting Skype 1 Right click the Skype icon in the Windows Taskbar ype to call landlines and mobile phones 2 Select Quit from the menu Skype Functions Signing In 1 Double click the Skype icon on your desktop Internet Dsn Dl L mbox maost ouek 2 Enter your login name and password Welcome to Skype Skype Name Don t have a Skype Name Password Forgot your password Sign in O Sign me in when Skype s
31. your audio playback device in the drop down menu Did you hear anything aah Soom C Media USB Headphone Set Bd ies ie C Media USB Headphone Set SigmaTel Audio 5 If the audio still does not work make sure the correct audio playback device is selected and that the volume is set to an appropriate level Let s fix it Something s not right Do you have more than one set of speakers Choose the speakers or headset you re using from the dropdown list on the right and turn up the volume Now press the button again Did that work Currently using C Media USB Headphone Set Yes Mo 6 After the audio has been tested and is working correctly click Yes the screen will display the following Success Now check your microphone Test microphone 7 Click Test microphone O Check your sound works ST To lt y Return to welcome screen Edt this guide 8 Speak into the mic if the microphone worked correctly the green bar in the middle will move accordingly click Yes If the microphone did not work correctly make sure the correct audio recording device is selected in the drop down menu on the right and try again Make some noise Do you see the green bar below moving Currently using when you make some noise C Media USB Headphone Set x Yes No 9 After successful configuration of your speakers and microphone the screen will display the following Fantastic You re all
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