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Callnote for Skype™ audio recording app

User Guide

Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 2

Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Application setup .................................................................................................................................... 2

Getting started the Application and allow access to the Skype ............................................................. 3

Using the Callnote (Premium) ................................................................................................................. 5

Recording of your conversation .......................................................................................................... 5

How to make snapshots during conversation .................................................................................... 5

Why Callnote Premium? ..................................................................................................................... 7

Manage your conversations................................................................................................................ 7

Set accounts ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Evernote .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Dropbox......................................................................................................................................... 13

Facebook ....................................................................................................................................... 13

YouTube ........................................................................................................................................ 14

Applications options ......................................................................................................................... 15

FAQ ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

1. How can I get account at Evernote? ............................................................................................. 16

2. Where are my conversations files located? .................................................................................. 16

3. I have another question ................................................................................................................ 16



Introduction

We increasingly rely on Skype for person-to-person and team conference calls, but Skype can’t help

us remember important call details, such as what was said and the list of to dos ... until now.

Callnote for Skype, a free Windows and Mac app, introduced by Kanda allows you to record Skype

conversations easily and then save the recordings to your Evernote account.

Features of Callnote for Skype include:

Record Skype audio, video, chat and shared screen - all together or any combination.

Make instant snapshot photos of your video screen.

Record your entire call automaticaly or start/stop recording whenever you want.

Take snapshots while recording Skype video.

Manage your recording library right on your computer.

View video, listen to audio, browse snapshots right on your PC or Mac.

Edit chat text and add your own notes after the call.

Save your Skype recordings to any of your Evernote notebooks.

Store your Skype recordings in Dropbox.

Share all of your Skype memories on Facebook. Share Skype video, snapshots, chats or any

combination.

Post Skype recordings (video and chat) to YouTube.

Send Skype audio and video recordings via eMail.

Send your Skype recordings automatically or manually to one or more of Evernote,

Facebook, YouTube, and Dropbox.

Record up to 8 participants simultaneously.

Save participant names, call time and duration for future reference with Callnote Skype call

recorder.

Requirements

Windows XP/Vista/7

Mac OS 10.7, 10.8

Skype 5.6 or higher recommended

Application setup Download application from http://www.kandasoft.com/kanda-apps/callnote.html and execute

installer file. It’s desirable to do it as administrator (Windows) or root (Mac OS).

For Mac users:

Mac version 10.7, 10.8 (Open System Preferences and go into the Security & Privacy

preference pane. There's a section that says “Allows applications downloaded from:” and

the three options: Mac App Store,

http://www.kandasoft.com/kanda-apps/callnote.html



Mac App Store & Identified Developers,

Anywhere.

The second one is turned on by default but you need to change it to “Anywhere.”).

Getting started the Application and allow access to the Skype After launching application at first time, you’ll be asked to confirm access to the Skype.

You have to allow access. After then you’ll see the main window of the Callnote Application (“Call

recording” tab).

If you deny access, you can allow it later:

1. Open Skype Options and select “Manage other programs’ access to Skype”



2. Select “Callnote” and click “Change” Button

Select “Allow this program to use Skype and click “Ok” Button.



Using the Callnote (Premium)

Recording of your conversation

“Record” Button starts recording. Then “Stop” button will be active.

“Stop” Button stops recording. Then “Play” and “Send” buttons will be active.

Recording options:

“Always start recording when call starts”. If this option is set the Application starts

recording when user has a conversation in Skype. Thanks to this option, you will not lose

your conversation even if you forget to click “Record” button.

“Notify participants that call is being recorded”. If this option is set, the Application sends

to participants a message “Your current call is recorded with Callnote”. So your participant

will be informed about recording.

“Record chat messages”. Callnote Premium will record chat messages between participants

of call.

“Record video”. Callnote Premium will record area of Skype conversation as video file.

“Skype on top”. Callnote Premium will place Skype window on top of other windows after

video recording starts.

How to make snapshots during conversation



Press snapshot button in popup window.



Why Callnote Premium? Callnote Premium Skype Video Recorder continues where Callnote Skype Call recorder left off. When

Skype audio recording isn’t enough, use Callnote Premium to record Skype Video. Recording Skype

chats and Shared Screen are also included.

Manage your conversations Callnote is more than just a Call Recorder – it is also a call recordings manager. It gives you the ability

to view recorded Skype conversations (audio and video), edit recorded Skype chats and delete

outdated Skype call recordings. You can preserve your Skype video recordings in the cloud – in your

Evernote notebook or Dropbox storage.

You can choose which part of record forward in “APPLY TO” column:

Chat. Sends record’s text.

Audio. Sends record’s audio. For Facebook and YouTube Callnote will create video files from

audio.

Video. Sends record’s video if it exists.

Snaps. Sends snapshots if they exist. Callnote will not send snapshots to YouTube.

Edit record dialog:



1. Title.

2. Tags.

3. Text (with recorded chat).

Control buttons:

Save. Saves edited note.

Play. Plays record’s media file.

Cancel. Cancels changes.



Set accounts You can use different services to store and share your conversations. To manage your accounts

select the “Account” Tab. All services have this common options:

Send to %SERVICENAME% automatically. After recording Callnote will send record to

service immediately.

Request confirmation before sending. Before sending Callnote will show confirmation

dialog.

Evernote

Steps for connection (other accounts have similar behavior):

1. Press “Connect” button.



2. In opened browser window grant access to Evernote.



3. After redirecting press “Ok” in connection dialog.



Dropbox

Facebook



YouTube



Applications options

Options:

“Start on system start-up”. If this option is set Callnote application starts on system start-up.

“and minimize”. Set this option to minimize application on system start-up.

“Resizable”. Makes Callbote resizable



FAQ

1. How can I get account at Evernote? You can register in Evernote if you follow this link https://www.evernote.com/Registration.action

2. Where are my conversations files located? Files can be opened by double clicking on record in Library tab.

Callnote stores records in its folder and on local computer. Callnote folder for Windows is in “My

Documents” folder, more specific:

Windows XP/Vista/7: %USERS%\%USERNAME%\My Documents\Callnote or Computer\Documents

For Mac OS it is in user home folder, more specific:

Mac OS 10.7/10.8: /Users/%USERNAME%/Library/Callnote

3. I have another question Send your questions to [email protected]. We will help you to solve problems with Callnote.

https://www.evernote.com/Registration.action

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