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Using Skype
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Overview
• What is it?– Skype is a software based VOIP
application and network.
• What is VOIP?– VOIP = Voice Over Internet Protocol
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Overview
• HUH?– Voice and Video communication using
your computer and your broadband connection.
– Supports: Windows, MacOSX, Linux– Mobile: Android, iPhone, Blackberry,
WinMobile
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Overview
• I have a phone why do I need this?– Video – Skype can allow you to see the
folks you are talking to.– It’s free – If the person you are calling is
a Skype user the call is free. Even internationally.
– Conference calling.– File sharing.– Instant Messages
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Overview
• What else?– Various Free Skype Extras allow you
to:– Record calls– Display presentations to others– More
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Skype Extras
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Overview
• How do they stay in business?– Calls to non-Skype numbers are not free– Some “Extras” cost ….extra.– Voicemail is not free
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Getting Set up
• What do I need?– Webcam and Microphone– Broadband internet connection. Got
dialup… don’t bother.
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Getting Set up
• What do I need?– Skype Software (from www.Skype.com
)• Download the software and run the
installer.
– Skype Account• Its free… just sign up
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Someone to call
• Search by:– Name– Email– Or have Skype search your contacts
• The other person must allow you to contact them!
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Searching
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Importing
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Calling (voice)
Highlight your contact and click on
call
Highlight your contact and click on
call
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Conference Calling
Highlight your contacts and click on call group
Highlight your contacts and click on call group
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Save the Group
Click on the “save group
button”
Click on the “save group
button”
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Add people later too
Click on the + or “add people” button
Click on the + or “add people” button
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Recommended Settings
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Recommended Settings
Make sure your speaker and mic show up here.
Make sure your speaker and mic show up here.
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Recommended Settings
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