TOYS FOR VISTA AND WINDOWS 7

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SKYPE

• What is it?
• Skype is software which allows you to call other
  computer users who also have Skype installed for
  audio and/or video chats, for free.
• Skype also allows you to call landline and cell
  phones from your computer, for a fee.

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SKYPE

• How do you get it?
• You can download Skype at www.skype.com under the
  GET SKYPE heading.
• The Skype program is free.

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SKYPE

• Do you need a Skype account?
• Yes, you need a free Skype account.

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SKYPE

• What equipment do you need?
• You need a microphone and speakers. A headset is
  optional but is highly recommended as it cuts
  down on feedback and background noises.
• If you want to use video, you also need a webcam.

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SKYPE

• Once Skype is installed, how do you set up the
  audio and video?
• Go to the TOOLS menu, then OPTIONS

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SKYPE

• On the OPTIONS window, on the left side, click on
  AUDIO SETTINGS.

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SKYPE

• On the right side of the AUDIO SETTINGS window,
  use the drop down menus to choose your audio
  input device (microphone, webcam microphone,
  headset microphone, etc.) and your output device
  (computer speakers, headphone speakers, etc.).
• Make sure you click SAVE when done.

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SKYPE

• To set up the VIDEO settings for Skype, go back
  to TOOLS and OPTIONS. On the left side of the
  OPTIONS window, choose VIDEO SETTINGS.

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SKYPE

• Once Skype is installed, how do you add friends?
• Friends (or, as Skype calls them, Contacts) can
  be added by searching. You can search by screen
  name, real name, email address or phone number.

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SKYPE

• When youre online, what options do you have
• You can show yourself as
• Online
• Away
• Do Not Disturb
• Invisible
• Offline

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SKYPE

• Can you talk/video with more than one person at a
  time?
• You can add people to an audio call
  (conferencing) by clicking to call the first
  person, then clicking on the sign, then adding
  people.
• You can have conference video chats only if you
  purchase a plan.

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SKYPE

• If I want to call phones or have video
  conferencing, is it expensive?

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