How to Video Conference Using Skype

Do you want to communicate with video conference using Skype? If you have friends or family overseas, you can use Skype to see their face while you communicate-FOR FREE.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet
• Webcam
• Headset or microphone with speakers
• Skype Account and Software

1. Get and account with Skype if you do not already at www.skype.com. Download the software on to your computer.

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   Be sure your webcam is connected. Follow the instructions that came with your webcam. Skype will detect your webcam after setup. From the "Video Options" screen you can see how you look by clicking "Test Webcam"

3. Enable video. To use the video, be sure enable is set in your Skype settings under Tools-Options-Video Settings. Also check the box marked on "start my video automatically".

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   Start a video call. Start by clicking on "Video Call" from the contact you want to call. The person you are talking to must also have a webcam and a Skype account. *Note: If the person does not have Skype account, you can call a landline or cell phone, but there will be a charge per minute.

5. Start talking. Be sure you have your headset on and you should be able to start talking and see the person on your webcam.

Tips & Warnings

• A headset provides better quality than a microphone and speakers.
• Be sure the person you call also has a webcam set up correctly.

Resources

• Skype Website

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on 11/13/2008 Thanks for this info. I am a skype addict and have used it for years but never used it with a webcam. Now that my son is in Iraq, I plan to get a webcam so I can see his face.