How to Operate Skype
Skype is an Internet program that is designed to allow users to speak to each other using an Internet connection --- not a typical phone line. Skype also allows people to use their computers' Web cams so that they can see one another while they are talking. Operating Skype is simple to do, however you first must ensure it is properly installed on your computer. Downloading Skype to your computer is free. (See Resources)
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Instructions
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Download Skype to your computer. (See Resources)
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Create a Skype user name and a password when prompted. You must create a user name and a password to install Skype on your computer.
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Double-click the "Skype" icon, which appears on your desktop after the installation is complete.
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Click "New" and select "New Contact."
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Type the full name or the user name of a contact with whom you want to speak in the search box on the screen.
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Click "Find." Skype searches its system to locate a user or users who match the search terms you entered. The list that appears will feature the user name and the full name of the users who match (or closely match) your search terms.
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Click on the name of the Skype user you want to add as your contact and select "Add Contact." This name now appears in your "Contacts" list.
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Repeat Steps 4 through 7 as many times as desired until you are satisfied with the size of your "Contacts" list. You can add more contacts at a later time.
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Click the name of a contact with whom you want to speak.
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Click "Call." Skype will begin to call the other user. You will hear the computer ring until the other user answers.
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Click "Video Call" when the other user answers if you want to have a video chat, as opposed to a purely audible conversation.
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Click "End Call" when the conversation is finished.
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