Connecting through SKYPE!!!

Skype is a software application that allows users to call, video chat, message, and text to others all over the world. Here is the benefit. Calls to other skype users is free! This is a convenient method to stay in touch with people overseas, out of state, whoever you miss. Here are some basic instructions in getting started and using the basic functions of skype.

First, you will need a computer that has internet connection.
To register for skype, go to http://www.skype.com.
Scroll down to find "download skype" and click it.

Create a skype account by typing your Full Name, your skype ID, and password into the provided boxes.

You will then be asked to input your email address and location.

You can then sign in to skype.

ADD CONTACTS

1) Click on the "plus" sign at the bottom left of the skype box.

2) This box should pull up. You can enter another skype contact, search by name, or add a phone number.

3) Once a contact is found, you can add it, and the name will appear in your address box.

VIDEO CALL

1) Click on the name you want to call. If they are online, they will have a green check. If offline, there will be an 'X'

2) Click on the green phone to call, and it will ring them up :)

PHONE CALL or SMS 

1) To call, click on the phone grid sign at the bottom left of the home screen.

2) type in the number in the given space, and click call or text, depending on what you want to do.

      - Calling and texting phones costs money. It is still pretty cheap and very convenient.

      - for calling rates, go to this website: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/prices/payg-rates/

CONFERENCE CALL

1) On the toolbar, select "Call"

2) Select "Conference Call"

3) Select the names or numbers of people who you would like to make the conference call.

4) Call

Skype is an awesome tool and a great way to stay connected. One of my best friends is away, studying in California. Keeping in touch with him is much easier with skype!