FIRST – GO TO SKYPE.COM AND DOWNLOAD THEIR FREE SOFTWARE –. Go to the Skype website and download the Skype software which is free. Once you have downloaded Skype, double-click on the executable file to install Skype onto your PC.
- Next, create a new username and password to create your free account so you can login to the Skype network.
- Search for your friends and family on Skype by clicking on the "Add" button
- To make a call, simply click on the name in the contact list and press the green phone icon button located at the bottom. You will see a ‘Ringing’ status on the screen until the person answers or picks up the call. On receiving the response, the connection is established; you will see the ‘call duration’ along with time elapsed on the screen; To hang up, click on the red icon
- If your friends are not online, you can send SMS messages or forward your message to their voicemail
USING A HEADSET will improve your call quality. You can make calls via Skype with the in-built speakers and microphones found on most computers but a headset gives better audio quality Headsets can be cordless or plug-in
VIDEO CALLS, LIKE SKYPE-TO-SKYPE CALLS ARE FREE, so you can see your friends & family around the world and it won't cost a thing-you just need a webcam and if your friends & family also have a webcam, you can talk face-to-face
FYI-There is a great video which explains skype “basics” - He shows you - he's actually showing his dad how to use it.. click on the hyperlink below & enjoy
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