SKYPE+Quickstart+Set-Up

**Let's get started...**
//**How do I get SKYPE set up on my computer?**// 1. Download and install skype [|here] 2. Click on the SKYPE icon to create an account. 3. Create a new account, including a SKYPE name. 4. Click the Sign-in button. 5. Test your microphone sound. 6.Click on the Tools button to set up Options for Privacy. Be sure to //SAVE// changes. 7. Click the Add button in the Contacts box to add a Contact by entering the SKYPE name, email address or real name of someone you would like to SKYPE....then hit //FIND//. Highlight the contact and click //ADD SKYPE CONTACT//.
 * Under the Contacts tab, select Test Call
 * Click the green phone icon
 * Listen to the recorded messsage and when you hear the first beep, speak into your mic with a "test" message..
 * After the second beep, you should hear your voice played back
 * Suggestions: Only receive calls and chats from people on your contact list; receive and show video to contacts; disallow status to be shown at start-up...

//**How do I make a call?**// 1. Click on the contact's name and then click on the green phone icon. 2. Practice receiving a call, viewing a profile, ending a call, muting a microphone, turning the video on and off, putting a call on hold
 * ... NOW YOU ARE READY TO MAKE A CALL!!! ... **

//**What else can I try?**// 1. Edit your profile 2. Chat with a contact about the topic of your choice...you can have multiple chats at one time! 3. Share files...send a digital photo or documetn by dragging it into the chat window 4. Try a conference call...remember to mute your mic if you are not talking 5. Try a conference chat 6. Record a Skype call for podcasting..use the Options to set up the recorder. 7. Try a Skypecast (a hosted Skype conference call) or public chat!