Things You'll Need:
- Internet access
- Computer
- Skype account
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Step 1
Open Skype. Double click the icon for Skype and log in.
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Step 2
Click "Tools." This is at the top of the screen in your Skype window.
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Step 3
Click “Options” under the “Tools” menu. This will open your Options menu.
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Step 4
Click “Video.” This is a blue icon on the left.
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Step 5
Check the box next to “Enable Skype Video.”
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Step 6
Test your webcam. Select your webcam from the list of devices and click "Test Webcam." You can adjust the settings here, too. Click “Save.”
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Step 7
Start a video call. You can right click a contact name and select "Video." Or you can initiate a call and then click “Start video” once you are in the call.












