Skype Tutorial

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Skype Tutorial

• Spring 2008

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What Youll Need

• Computer with high speed internet connection
• Webcam with microphone, a headset, or a bluetooth
• Description of skype and headset requirements
  (http//www.skype-headset-reviews.com/)
• Using your bluetooth with Skype
  (http//share.skype.com/sites/skypegear/2007/04/ho
  w_to_use_your_bluetooth_head.html)

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Visit http//www.skype.com
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Click on Download and Follow Directions
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Next Steps

• Share your full name, your skype name, and/or the
  e-mail address used to create your account with
  others (via skype or e-mail)
• Everyone add fellow skypers to their contact
  list (see next slide for screen shots)
• Click on Contacts from within Skype
• Click on Add
• Search by name, skype name, and/or e-mail
• Click on Add Skype Contact

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Connecting Via Skype

• To call one person, click on the person and then
  on the green phone. To chat, click on the blue
  button.
• To call several people, click on Conference, then
  add each person, and click on start.
• If someone calls you, just plug in your headset
  and/or answer the phone.

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Webcam option
QuickCam Chat for Skype 29.99 http//www.logitech
.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/clu
s,en
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Headset available at skype website
It is recommended that you purchase a headset
with a USB connection may cost a bit more