Using Skype

Overview

• What is it?– Skype is a software based VOIP

application and network.

• What is VOIP?– VOIP = Voice Over Internet Protocol

Overview

• HUH?– Voice and Video communication using

your computer and your broadband connection.

– Supports: Windows, MacOSX, Linux– Mobile: Android, iPhone, Blackberry,

WinMobile

Overview

• I have a phone why do I need this?– Video – Skype can allow you to see the

folks you are talking to.– It’s free – If the person you are calling is

a Skype user the call is free. Even internationally.

– Conference calling.– File sharing.– Instant Messages

Overview

• What else?– Various Free Skype Extras allow you

to:– Record calls– Display presentations to others– More

Skype Extras

Overview

• How do they stay in business?– Calls to non-Skype numbers are not free– Some “Extras” cost ….extra.– Voicemail is not free

Getting Set up

• What do I need?– Webcam and Microphone– Broadband internet connection. Got

dialup… don’t bother.

Getting Set up

• What do I need?– Skype Software (from www.Skype.com

)• Download the software and run the

installer.

– Skype Account• Its free… just sign up

Someone to call

• Search by:– Name– Email– Or have Skype search your contacts

• The other person must allow you to contact them!

Searching

Importing

Calling (voice)

Highlight your contact and click on

call

Highlight your contact and click on

call

Conference Calling

Highlight your contacts and click on call group

Highlight your contacts and click on call group

Save the Group

Click on the “save group

button”

Click on the “save group

button”

Add people later too

Click on the + or “add people” button

Click on the + or “add people” button

Recommended Settings

Recommended Settings

Make sure your speaker and mic show up here.

Make sure your speaker and mic show up here.

Recommended Settings

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