Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. With Skype you can:Additional features include: - instant messaging
- file transfer
- video conferencing.
Enables to stay in touch with- Faculty
- Students
- Study abroad sites
- Alumni
- Family and friends
Helps Muhlenberg students keep in touch with other international and American students that they met while abroad. Helps Muhlenberg students keep in touch with other international and American students that they met while abroad.Enables conference calling for project purposes.Keeps students connected with alumni and other faculty who may be abroad.Allows faculty and students to video conference with their families.
In order to use Skype you must first create a Skype account. In order to use Skype you must first create a Skype account.You will need a username and a password.Let’s begin by clicking on “Don’t have a Skype name?” highlighted in orange.
After clicking “Don’t have a Skype name?” you will be presented with this screen. After clicking “Don’t have a Skype name?” you will be presented with this screen.Here you will enter your name, Skype name, and password.When you are done, make sure to click the box next to the word “Yes” and then click next.
Here you will need to enter a valid e-mail address. Here you will need to enter a valid e-mail address.You may also enter the country and city where you reside. However this is optional information and is not necessary.After you are done, click the “Sign In” button (which will turn silver from gray) and you will be signed into Skype.
Double Click on the Skype icon on your desktopYou will be presented with a log-on window. Type your username and password, then click “Sign In.”
After you have logged in, this screen will appear. This screen lists all of your contacts. The ones in green are online and available to “Skype” with you.
On Skype you have the option of setting your status On Skype you have the option of setting your status- Your status (i.e. Available, Away, Busy, Offline) will notify your contacts of your availability.
You also can change your language settings to another language/native languageAdditionally, you can set a profile which gives information such as: - Birthday
- Location
- Phone Number
Capabilities available to Skype users include: Capabilities available to Skype users include:- Audio Calls
- Multi-person conferencing
- Video Calls
- Instant Messaging
- File Transfer
- SMS/Text Messaging directly to a user’s cell phone
- Calling landline phones
- Creating and editing profiles
Skype Menu Skype MenuContacts MenuConversation MenuCall MenuView MenuTools MenuHelp Menu
Let’s begin by highlighting a contact’s name on the contact list. Let’s begin by highlighting a contact’s name on the contact list.After highlighting the person’s name, click the green “Call” button to initiate a call.When you want to end a call, simply click the red button to the left of the call timer.
When making a video call, the same procedure is used as when making an audio call. When making a video call, the same procedure is used as when making an audio call.Instead of clicking the green “Call” button you will click the button to the right of it labeled “Video Call.”Also, make sure your video camera is plugged in otherwise that button will not show up and you will not be able to make a video call.
With Skype you can also instant message a contact instead of initiating a video call with that person. With Skype you can also instant message a contact instead of initiating a video call with that person.To send an instant message simply click on the contact’s name once and a new display window will appear with a box at the bottom where you will input text.Also you can view the history of the instant message as demonstrated on-screen.
How do I: How do I:- Add a contact?
- Delete a contact?
- Block someone?
Thank you for taking the time to attend our presentation and most importantly: Enjoy Skype! Thank you for taking the time to attend our presentation and most importantly: Enjoy Skype!
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