Basically, any decent computer bought in the last two to three years will have these facilities.
Downloading Software
Go to www.skype.com
Click on the link "Download Skype;"
Follow the process depicted on the screen.
This should take only a minute or two. If you are having trouble, ask the nearest teenager. Or call us on (03) 9592 9888 and ask for Alix.
Click on the link "Download Skype;"
Follow the process depicted on the screen.
This should take only a minute or two. If you are having trouble, ask the nearest teenager. Or call us on (03) 9592 9888 and ask for Alix.
Using the Software
Once the software is downloaded, a shortcut to the software will be installed on your desktop. To use the software:
Click on the shortcut;
Click on 'add contact' and follow the process to add details of the person you would like to meet with. You will need their user name with Skype;
To make a call, you need to click on contacts, which will show you a list of the people in your contact book;
Choose your contact and click on the green telephone button at the bottom of the window.
Click on the shortcut;
Click on 'add contact' and follow the process to add details of the person you would like to meet with. You will need their user name with Skype;
To make a call, you need to click on contacts, which will show you a list of the people in your contact book;
Choose your contact and click on the green telephone button at the bottom of the window.
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this free service.
this free service.
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Fees for Using Skype
There are no fees for using Skype to hold a video conference over the internet.
Please be aware that there may be a fee from the internet service provider (ISP) that you use. Using the technology involves downloading information over the internet. Therefore, if your arrangement with your ISP involves pay per use, then you may incur charges for the conversation. If your arrangement with your ISP allows for unlimited downloads, then there will be no additional download charges.
Please be aware that there may be a fee from the internet service provider (ISP) that you use. Using the technology involves downloading information over the internet. Therefore, if your arrangement with your ISP involves pay per use, then you may incur charges for the conversation. If your arrangement with your ISP allows for unlimited downloads, then there will be no additional download charges.
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Disclaimer Disclosure
McMasters' do not have any pecuniary interest in Skype. We use them because one of the young people in our office told us about them and when we tested their system it was easy to use. We would not mind having shares in Skype, but sadly we don't.
While the organization is well-known, and thus is likely to ensure that optimum internet security is maintained at all times, we can't guarantee that your experience with Skype will be problem-free.
If you have another free service that you would like to use (such as MSN Messenger), we can accommodate this as well.
While the organization is well-known, and thus is likely to ensure that optimum internet security is maintained at all times, we can't guarantee that your experience with Skype will be problem-free.
If you have another free service that you would like to use (such as MSN Messenger), we can accommodate this as well.