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How to install SkypeSkype
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What is Skype?
• Computer to computer calls everywhere are FREE!
• For a small charge you can call from your Skype account to
any phone. Rates vary by
– location
– type of phone
• You may find this software useful for various reasons:
– Discussion with group partners
– Discussion with TAs
– Even Discussion with your professor or research advisor
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Things needed• Skype software
• High speed Internet connection (384 Kbps)
• Webcam with Microphone
• Speakers
• Computer• Computer
– At least a 1GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM, 256 kb/s
– Recommend 2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 300 kb/s for HQ video
– Laptop/headset
• An operating system, best if you have Windows (2000, XP,
Vista)
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Skype features
• Calls
• Chats and SMSo Send Files
o Conference Calls• Contacts
• Profile
• Snapshots
o Conference Calls
o Group Chats
o Share Your Desktop
Let’s get started
• Download and Install Skype
• Download it from the following link:
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/windows/
• Set Up A Skype Account• Set Up A Skype Account
• Launch Skype
• Set Your Privacy Level
• Start Using Skype
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Download and install Skype
Save this .exe file to your computer
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Download and install Skype
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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Install Skype
• Run the Skype
setup application
• Follow the on-screen
instructions
• Launch the Skype welcome
and login screen
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You don’t need the Google Toolbar!
Don’t change the default install Options!
Set Up A Skype Account
• First Time User?
– You must pick a
unique name (a nickname is
good)
– Enter a valid email
– Enter a secure password
• Forgot Your Username or
Password?
– Follow the “Forgot your
Password?” link
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Skype Account
� You must knowthe email
used to set up your Skype
account.
� Skype will send your� Skype will send your
email a link where you
can viewyour Skypename
or change your password.
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Skype Login• Authenticating your Account
Information
– Automatically logs in with your
username and password when
Skype starts
– OR enter username and password
every time Skype starts up
• Launching Skype
– Automatically start Skype when
you start your computer
– OR click on Skype to start it
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Default View of Skype
Skype Windows– Contacts tab
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– Call Area
– Chat text box
Privacy Issues
Protect your identityLimit the amount of information you make available to others
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Start Using Skype
• First you must add anewcontact– Select “NewContact” to
begin a search for thenewusernewuser
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Search for a Contact
• You may need to ask your contact for their– Skype Name – Email– Full Name– Full Name
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Accept New Contacts
• Notifications alert you to
new users.
• If you miss notification,
acknowledge new contacts
using the Conversations tab.
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Chat
• While on a call send text to
another user
• Send a message to an
offline useroffline user
• Send links to a user
• Send emoticons
Type text here
Conference Calls• Host sets up the conference call
– adds users
– ends the call
• No video• Difficult to moderate with too many
Groups you call or chat with frequently can be saved.
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Skype In Education
• Record a conversation with a scientist
• Teach a lesson remotely
• Have a group chat with students in a lab
• Work in a collaborate environment
• Students can share projects they have been working on with
others in a group
• Carry out online interviews with someone
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Group Chat • Group IM
• Useful in a conference call– Helps small
comments to be made without interrupting the flow of a flow of a conference call
For any troubleshooting or other issues please visit please visit
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/welcomepage?intcmp=wlogo
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