Skype Instructions
How to download the Skype Internet
videophone program to your personal
computer. Also includes operating and
troubleshooting instructions.
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Slide 1:
Step 1:
Type the following link into
your web browser:
www.skype.com and hit
enter. You will then be
taken to a website that
looks similar to the
screenshot to the left.
Once you reach this screen,
click on the button that
says “Get Skype”. This is
the button highlighted in
yellow to near the top left
of the screenshot.
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Step 2a:
This is the next screen you will
see on your computer. Your
next step is to click on the green
button in the lower left corner
that says “Get Skype for Windows”.
Note: This is only if you have a
windows based computer.
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Step 2b:
If you have a Mac computer you
will have the option of choosing
“Max OS X” from the right side
menu in the next screen. This
Option is highlighted in yellow in
Slide 3a.
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Slide 3a:
MAC USERS
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Step 3a:
This webpage will appear next
on your computer. At this point you
need to click on the green
“Download now” button at the
bottom left of the screen
Mac users will see something
slightly different, but similar. Instead
Of saying “Skype 5.0 for Windows” next
To the “Download now” button, it will
Say “Skype 2.8 for Mac OS X”.
Slide 3b:
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Step 3b:
After clicking on the “Download now”
button from above, this is the screen
that will appear. Click on the “Run”
button in the center of the new
window.
Note: If you have a Popup Blocker
activated on your computer it may
prevent the new window (outlined
here in red) from opening. You may
have to temporarily disable your
computer’s Popup blocker in order to
move forward with the download.
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Slide 4a:
Step 4a:
A new window may open that says
“The publisher could not be verified.
Are you sure you want to run this software?”
Click on the “Run” button near the centerright of the new window. If this screen
does not appear, move onto the next
Instructions.
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You are now downloading Skype.
Step 4b:
The next window that will appear on
your computer screen will say
“Do you want to run this software?”
Click on the “Run” button near the centerright of the new window.
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After clicking on the above “Run” button
You may see a window that says
“A program needs your permission to continue
If you started this program, continue.
Skype
Skype Technologies SA”
Click on the “Continue” button near the
Bottom right of the window.
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Slide 5a:
Step 5a:
This is the next screenshot you will see
on your computer. Next you will need to
click on the “I agree – install” button on
the lower right in the new window.
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Slide 5b:
You are now installing Skype onto your
computer. This may take a few minutes.
Step 5b:
You have now installed Skype onto your
computer. In the new windows that opens,
click on the “Finish” button in the lower
right hand corner.
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Step 6:
Next the “Create a new Skype account”
window will appear. (You may have to
open this window – look for the blinking
button along the bottom of your computer
screen.)
FILL IN THESE
FIELDS
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UNCHECK THIS BOX
Note: Skype will check to see if your Skype name
is available. If it is not, Skype will give you similar
options that you can use as your Skype name.
Choose one of these options and move onto the
next screen.
Write down your Skype name and password so
you can remember them at a later time.
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In this screen Skype asks you
To fill out boxes with information about you:
1) Your name
2) A Skype name that Skype will assist you with
-if you chose to create your own name be
creative as many names will be taken
3) A password that you create – must include
at least one letter and one number
4) Your valid email address
Be sure to follow any instructions provided
within the boxes before you begin typing.
Underneath the “Email/Repeat email” boxes
is a checked box that reads “Yes, send me
Skype news and promotions”. Uncheck this
box by clicking on it.
Once you have completed all of the information
asked for by Skype, a button that says
“I agree – create account” will become
Clickable. Go ahead and click this button.
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Step 7:
Next you will see the
“Set up your Skype profile” screen.
If you choose you can enter
Information about yourself for your
Skype profile.
COMPLETE THIS
INFORMATION
ONLY IF YOU WISH
Beware: Some of this
Information will be visible to all
Skype users so enter it at your own
Risk.
Follow the instructions on the
screen if you choose to complete your
Skype profile.
LEAVE THIS BOX CHECKED
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WHEN FINISHED
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There is a checked box at the bottom
of the window that reads
“Sign me in when Skype starts”.
Leave this box checked.
When you are finished with this
screen, click on the “OK” button at
the lower right of the window.
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Slide 8a:
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At this time click on the
“Or get started now” arrow button.
Slide 8b:
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THEN CLICK HERE
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Step 8a:
This is the screen you will see
when you start your computer.
Through this screen Skype offers tutorials
on making calls, checking your sound,
and finding contacts. You may use
these tutorials at your leisure.
If you would prefer this screen to not appear
upon computer startup, uncheck the box that
says “Show welcome screen at startup”
by clicking on this box in the lower left corner.
Step 8b:
This is the main Skype window and will
appear each time you open Skype. This is
the window you will use when making calls
online. Once you have connected on a call
with someone, the video from that call will
appear in right hand part of the window
with a chat box underneath video.
At this time we need the add the UAA
PM Department to your list of contacts,
so go ahead and click on the button that
says “New” on the center left of the window.
A drop down menu will appear. Click on the
“New Contact” option.
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