Step-by-step instructions on how to start using Skype correctly. What does the word "Skype" mean?
How free is Skype really?
Intranet communications in the Skype system are absolutely free and unlimited - in other words, call someone else Skype subscriber You can do it as much as you want, whenever you want. However, when you enter the “operational space,” that is, when you want to call a mobile or landline phone, you need to pay (though, in most cases, at a very high favorable rates). To do this, the Skype user must have sufficient funds on a personal deposit in the Skype system. For example, you can use our service.What else can you do with Skype?
In fact, the Skype program has many more features than most users think:- Calls are free to other Skype subscribers
- Call mobile and landline phones at low rates
- Communicate by voice with several people at once
- Receive calls from mobile and landlines
- Forward Skype calls to any phone
- Enable identification caller
- Call on international numbers from phone to
- Make video calls between two Skype subscribers
- Video chat with multiple Skype users at the same time
- Send free video messages
- Exchange instant messages
- Send low-cost SMS messages
- Set up personal voicemail
- Send files of any format and size
- Share your screen with someone else on Skype
- Share your screen with multiple people Skype users
- Exchange contact details, telephone numbers and Skype logins
- Integrate your Skype account With social network Facebook
- Connect to the Internet from over two million public WiFi networks around the world
- Make Skype calls via SIP-enabled PBX
- WITH using Skype Manager can manage your Skype usage at work or at home
- Make video calls directly from Outlook.com
Where to begin?
To start using Skype, follow a few simple steps:- Download the Skype app on your device
- Get to know the system for adding contacts to your list
Where can I get Skype for a specific device?
Skype is universal, it is not tied to any platform. These instructions cover the functioning of Skype on a computer, laptop and tablet, but the recommendations are also suitable for Skype installed on other devices. The Skype program works on computers with different operating systems: Windows 7, Mac, Linux. When using tablets, install Skype versions for Windows 8, iPad, Android, Amazon Fire. You can install Skype on portable devices, smartphones and phones.How to create an account?
You don't have to come up with a name to create an account. If you have an email address or account Windows entry, OneDrive account, Xbox Live, Office 365 - you can use the same name for your Skype account.If you don’t have any accounts yet, you should start by creating an account. Microsoft records and use this name for Skype. This way you can not only gain access to all the features of Skype, but also take advantage of many useful free Microsoft services. About the capabilities that a Microsoft account provides.
You can create a Skype account without a Microsoft account, but you must provide a valid email address. If you have lost your Skype password, New Password sent to email.
How to add contacts to Skype?
Different means of communication have their own approaches to establishing communication between subscribers, and Skype differs from telephone network. The specificity of Skype is that you first need to find the subscriber in your contact list and send him a request. If the request is accepted, then you need to send a message and call, establish contact. The subscriber may not accept the request, in which case the connection will not be established.This is a general idea that allows Skype users to protect themselves from spam and unwanted contacts. But a user's privacy settings may allow them to send a message and call first without sending a request. Skype users are advised to familiarize themselves with the privacy settings and choose the best option for themselves.
In order to better understand the system of adding contacts, you can watch training videos called Skype Essentials. On this page you will find step by step instructions for computers, laptops, tablets and other platforms, and a corresponding video is shown on each device. By the way, when searching for friends in your contact list, it is better to use their email address. Many people may have the same first and last name.
Where can I find out more about Skype?
After the first steps have been taken (the program has been installed, there is an account, contacts have been added), it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the educational and reference materials, which can be found at the following links:Now I will show you how to quickly register on Skype on your computer or phone. First we will create a new one account, and then we will learn how to use Skype.
How to register with Skype
Skype is a program for communicating over the Internet from Microsoft. Through it you can call and correspond for free, as well as communicate via video. But in order for all this to be possible, you first need to register as a new user.
Right now I’ll show you with an example how to register for free on Skype on a computer and laptop. I will do this through the official website in Russian.
On a phone or tablet, registering for Skype is exactly the same, starting from the third step. First you need to install the application, open it and click “Create an account”.
1 . Open the official website www.skype.com.
2. On the right top corner Click on “Login” and select “Register” from the list.
3. We print your mobile phone number with the operator code. Example: 9001112233
If you want to sign up for Skype without a phone number, click on the "Use an existing email address" link. An input field will appear email box, where you need to print your address.
Here the system offers to get new address mail. But in this case, you will still have to confirm your account via mobile phone. Therefore, if you want to register without a phone, but you don’t have a personal email, then first create it on another site. And then indicate this address when registering.
4 . We create a password of eight or more characters: it must consist of numbers and English letters. Example password: 45826967s
If the password does not work, do more difficult option, which includes both large and small letters. For example, 45826967RNs
Be sure to write down the password. Without it, you will then not be able to log into Skype!
6. Now you need to enter the numeric code that will be sent to your mobile or email address and click “Next”.
A message comes to your phone from unknown number with registration code:
And if you specified an email instead of a number, you will receive a letter from the technical support service.
The email will contain a registration code.
Don't try to use the code I showed in the pictures. It will be different for you.
7. We print the characters from the image. The size of the letters doesn't matter.
8 . Will open Skype online. Click "Get Started" and the system will start.
If a window pops up asking you to show notifications, click Allow.
That's it - registration is completed! Now you are on Skype and you can start communicating.
How to use Skype: instructions for beginners
There are three types of Skype:
- Browser (Skype online)
- How separate program for computer
- As an app for your phone or tablet
This is the same program, only in different options. And you can use all of them at once.
For example, install a computer version on a laptop, and an application on a smartphone. And use browser-based Skype on someone else’s computer.
Browser (Skype online) - this is the version without downloading. It simply works from the browser: from Google Chrome, Yandex, Mozilla Firefox or any other Internet program.
Computer program- this is Skype, which you must first download and install on your PC. This is convenient if you plan to use Skype regularly. The program will hang in the computer’s memory and as soon as someone wants to get in touch with you, it will immediately open.
Application for phone or tablet- this is the same program, but only for mobile. It will also hang in the device’s memory and as soon as someone calls or writes to you, it will be immediately activated.
How to log into your Skype
To log into your Skype, you must first launch the program. After this, the account will either open automatically or a login window will open where you will need to enter your data. You indicated them during registration: phone number or email, password.
How to open a program on a computer. For start computer version open Skype icon on the desktop (screen).
If the icon is not there, look for it in Start - All Programs.
Usually the program itself starts when you turn on the computer, and is always located on the taskbar and in the tray.
How to open the application. To launch the application, click on the Skype icon on the screen of your smartphone or tablet.
How to open Skype online. To log into browser-based Skype, follow the link web.skype.com.
How to find a person
You can find a person in the system by email address, phone number or login. You can also search by the first and last name with which the user registered in Skype. This is done through the search bar.
In a computer program:
In the application:
In browser-based Skype:
How to add a contact
Contacts are something like telephone directory. You add a person there, and he is assigned to your account. This way you can add a friend, relative, or colleague to Skype.
To add new contact, first you need to find a person on Skype. To do this, type his name or login in the system, email address or phone number into the search.
Then select the user and click on “Add to Contact List”. A request window will appear. It is advisable to type who you are instead of standard text.
Immediately after sending, the person will be added to your contact list. But next to its icon there will be a small icon with question mark. This means that the user has not yet approved the request. When he receives it and accepts it, the question mark will change to something else.
How to communicate
Communication via Skype is possible in three options:
- Call
- Video call
- Correspondence
A call is something like talking on the phone. You hear your interlocutor, and he hears you. To do this you will need a microphone, headphones or speakers, as well as quite fast internet. Modern laptops, tablets and smartphones usually have both a microphone and speakers.
To make a call, click on the person in the contact list and click on the button with the image of a handset.
A video call is voice communication + video broadcast. You not only hear the interlocutor, but see him. And he, in turn, sees you. But for this you must have special camera. It's called a webcam and is built into every modern laptop, tablet or smartphone. For personal computer it can be purchased separately.
To make a video call, click on the caller and click on the button with a camera image.
For video communication, the Internet must be high-speed and preferably unlimited.
Correspondence is an exchange of text messages (chat). You write what you want to say and get a response. In the chat, you can send not only a message, but also a file: photo, video, document.
For correspondence, use the lower window. Just click on the user in your contacts list first.
Before you start chatting, pay attention to the icon next to the user icon. If it is green with a tick inside, it means the person is currently on Skype and will be able to answer. And if the icon is yellow, red or empty (white), it means the subscriber is busy or offline.
How to find out your login
Login (nickname) is your Skype address, personal number in system. It consists of English letters without spaces, and may include numbers and signs. Examples of addresses: ivan.petrov, live:petrov_19, petrucho333
Where can I see my login?. To find out your login into the program on your computer, click on your name in the upper left corner. Your address will be written in the “Accounts” section.
To find the login in mobile application, you need to click on your icon at the top of Skype.
In the “Profile” item your Skype name will be written.
You can also easily find out your Skype number through the browser version. To do this, go to web.skype.com under your details and click on the name in the upper left corner. A page will open where the login will be written.
Answers to frequently asked questions
Are Skype calls free?
Yes, calls, video calls, chat conversations, and file transfers are all free. Only the Internet is consumed.
Is it possible to call on Skype to regular phones?
Yes, you can call regular numbers via Skype - landlines and mobiles. But this is already paid. To find out about tariffs and also to deposit money into your account, follow the link.
Is it possible to create Skype again if I have already registered?
Yes, you can re-register with Skype and create another account. But to do this, you will need to use other data when registering: another phone number or email.
Is it possible to register without a phone number and without an email?
Previously, using the old registration form, you could create an account by indicating a fictitious e-mail. But now email confirmation is required. Therefore, now, in 2018, you need to provide your personal information: a real phone number or email address.
How to log out of Skype correctly?
To log out of the program on your computer, click on the Skype button in the upper left corner and select “Sign out of account.” If there is no button, press three horizontal lines top left ().
In the mobile app, click on your icon, then scroll down to the bottom and select “Sign Out.”
In browser-based Skype, click on your name and select “Sign Out” at the bottom.
What to do if you forgot your password?
The password can be changed. To do this, go to login.live.com, enter your phone number, email or Skype login and click “Next”. Then click on the “Forgot your password?” link. and follow the instructions.
How to contact support?
To contact technical support, open the “Help” section and select “Contact us” at the bottom of the page.
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Date of publication: 02/11/2012Skype is one of the most famous and, at the same time, the simplest programs for communicating over the Internet. It offers four communication options - short instant messages to the interlocutor (analogous to the notorious one), conversation with the interlocutor is similar telephone conversation(without seeing each other), video communication with the interlocutor and calls from Skype to regular (landline and mobile) phones around the world. Interesting? Go ahead!
To use the program, you need to download and install it on your computer. The first three communication options require the presence of the same program on your interlocutor’s computer. If you have a person with whom you want to communicate often and he has a computer with an Internet connection, then it is enough to invite him to install this program and your communication is no longer limited by anything - neither distance nor finances. The interlocutor may be in the next room, or on the other hemisphere of the Earth - it does not matter. Well, it’s not limited by finances because all this – both installation of the program and communication – is completely free!
Installation is very simple and should not cause problems even for completely novice computer users. The only thing you will need to do after installation is to register in the Skype system, the system itself will prompt you to do this. Registration is as simple as installation - you provide a login (you can come up with it yourself), a password (you can also come up with it yourself) and your email. After registration, log in to the program (enter your username and password) and use it to your health.
The program looks like this:
Yes, to communicate via Skype you will need a microphone and headphones, or speakers. But it is not a big problem– headphones with a built-in microphone today can be bought at any computer store for 300 rubles, separately computer microphone– 150-200 rubles, the same price for simple computer speakers. Well, or you can invest in a computer audio system and bring the sound of your communication to the level of super sound :) This is a matter of taste and desire to spend money.
Before communicating with people, your microphone and headphones (speakers) can be checked using the Echo user, who is present by default in your contacts list immediately after installing the program.
Click on “Call”, nice female voice offers to record a 10-second message for you (any text, even tra-la-la), after which you listen to this text. If you hear it, then everything is fine - both the microphone and headphones (speakers) are working normally. If not, you need to look at your settings operating system or Skype. It happens that for some reason the microphone you have is not listed in Skype. But the settings are simple and easy to get used to. They are located in the "Tools" menu and look like this:
into which you enter your login (or email address the right person), he is sent a request to add you to his contact list and, if he knows you and wants to communicate with you, he adds you, after which the communication begins. This function, by the way, makes calls and messages from people you don’t know or those you don’t want to communicate with impossible. You simply reject the request and the person will never be able to bother you again.
Well, in order to start communicating, look at the list of contacts (in the main Skype window on the left) and if next to the person’s login green tick, it means he is online (if a gray cross means the person is not online, his computer or Skype is turned off, but you can send him a text message, which he will receive when he is online).
Click on his login, it appears in the main window of the program. At the top there are two buttons “Call” and “Video call”.
If you or the person you're talking to has a webcam, you can make video calls. The picture may be slow if the Internet connection is slow, but this is a real video phone! If the interlocutor is on vacation and has a laptop, you will be able to see not only him, but also everything around him (let's assume that he is communicating with you from the beach). Moreover, if one of the two has a webcam and the other doesn’t, it doesn’t matter. One will see the image (of the one who has a webcam), and the second will only hear his interlocutor.
If there are no web cameras, then click on “Call” and communicate as if on the phone - you hear the interlocutor, and he hears you. The difference from a regular phone is that you don’t pay a penny for these calls, even if you are in Murmansk and your interlocutor is in Brazil.
At the very bottom of the main program window there is a window into which you can enter text for your interlocutor. He will receive it instantly and can also respond to you instantly via text.
And by clicking on “Add-ons” you can play games with your interlocutor or alone.
To make calls from Skype to regular phones around the world, you need to deposit money into your Skype account. This can be done using Yandex money or with credit card. But don't worry, you don't need to spend a lot of money. I deposited 10 euros into my account in May 2011, i.e. 400 rubles. Since then I have made several international calls and several calls within Russia and look
– I have 8.05 euros in my account. That is, I spent 1.95 euros on several calls. Is it a lot or a little? If I made all these calls from a regular phone or mobile phone, I would spend 20 times more! Not to mention the fact that I often called via Skype because there was simply no other way to call! Abroad, the mobile phone did not work, I found Wi-Fi (and today it is in almost every hotel in the world, not to mention McDonald's) and called family and friends via Skype.
A also Skype can be installed on a mobile phone, smartphone, tablet and be in touch almost everywhere and always where you work Mobile Internet or there is a Wi-Fi network. At the same time, Skype can be installed on all computers and other devices you have (home, work, laptop, mobile phone) and everywhere, by logging in with your username, you will be in touch.
And today you can use Skype using... a TV! Almost all new (although almost all are expensive) TV models are produced either with Skype pre-installed, or you can install it there yourself. Why is this good? You see your interlocutor on a large - very big screen. Interesting and pleasant for communication with families or large groups of friends.
In general, if you have close and acquaintances living in other cities and countries, if you travel often, then with Skype your communication reaches a completely different level. It becomes mobile, unlimited in time and free in money. I'm not even talking about the opportunity to see each other during a conversation.
Skype company is now part of Microsoft. Together we will offer innovative technologies families, friends and colleagues around the world. And in the future, even more opportunities will open up for our clients. Our goal is to provide people with new ways to communicate and make their lives even more convenient. And this is just the beginning.
What is Skype?
Skype is an opportunity to do something together, even when far from each other. Text messages, voice and video calls from Skype make it easy to interact with those you care about, wherever they are.
With Skype you can tell someone interesting story, celebrate someone's birthday, practice a foreign language, have a meeting and discuss important questions with colleagues, that is, almost everything that you do with others every day. Skype will be available to you on phones, computers and supported TVs. Basic functions Skype, such as Voice connection and instant messaging are offered free of charge. Latest version even allows you to use group video communication.
And if you deposit some money into your account, you'll get a ton additional functions, for example, you can call regular phones and send SMS messages. You can choose to pay only for calls made or purchase a subscription, whichever suits you best. In addition, in your office, Skype allows you to keep in touch with all the company’s employees, partners and clients in order to quickly resolve all issues. Try Skype today and start adding friends, family and colleagues to your contact list. Finding them on Skype will not be difficult, because the program is already used by hundreds of millions of people.
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Hello, dear readers of the blog site. It is impossible for a person to completely refuse to communicate with other people. Perhaps some people prefer to have as little contact with people as possible, while others, on the contrary, prefer to have as much contact as possible, even at a considerable distance from them.
And specifically in order to be able to maintain constant contact with your family, loved ones, friends or business partners, a program such as Skype (essentially) was created.
What is Skype and how to install it
What is Skype? According to the developers themselves, it is free software which provides voice, text and video communication over the Internet between computers, mobile devices and even game consoles. As of the end of 2010, Skype had more than 660 million registered users.
- Making conference calls. The function allows for up to 25 subscribers, including the call initiator.
- Video communication. Skype makes it available as normal communication between two users and a video conference with the ability to connect up to 10 connections.
- Broadcast text messages. In essence it is a regular chat.
- Broadcast various files. Volume transferred files can be anything, ranging from several kilobytes to gigabytes of information.
- Transferring images from the monitor screen to the monitor of one of the subscribers.
Today, Skype software can be found on MacOS, Windows, Android, WindowsPhone, PSP, Xbox 360, PS 3.4 and other platforms. Given its versatility, accessibility, ease of use and other advantages, Skype is today the world leader in voice calls.
And if we consider the volume of the voice call market in 2005, where Skype owned only 2.9% of the total volume, then in 2012 this volume was already 34%. Needless to say, none mobile operators and subscriber networks will not offer the conditions that Skype offers!
And if you have not yet had time to appreciate all the benefits of using this free program, then today we will look at all the nuances that relate to installation and use just for you. First of all, let's look at how to install Skype correctly.
How to install Skype on your computer
Having looked at what this program is, we are very close to the question of how to install Skype. This is all done quite simply. Let's describe the installation in several steps:
Immediately after the application is downloaded, the user will be prompted to register with Skype system. Here you need to enter the data that is necessary for further use of the program.
How to create an account on Skype
When the user has figured out how to install Skype on a computer, it is necessary to understand how to use it in the future. Before use, you need to go through the registration procedure, which, by and large, is standard and does not present any difficulties.
If the registration form does not automatically appear for you, then in the upper right part of the screen there is a button "Registration". A window will appear in front of you in which you need to enter some data. These include:
- Last name and first name. It is advisable to enter your real data so that you can be identified in the future on the Skype network.
- E-mail address. It is worth noting that you should only use an address that has not yet been used when creating other Skype accounts.
- Personal data. This includes gender, language, date of birth and place of residence.
- Mobile phone. It is not necessary to indicate it, but you can use it to complete the form and it will be able to help you quickly recover your password if you lose it.
- . These are necessary so that you can log in to your page in the future. I advise you to use the tips for choosing them given in the link.
- The last step is to enter data to confirm that the registration is carried out by a person and not a robot.
After you have filled in all (or only some) data, you need to click on the “I agree - Next” button. You are registered in the system and can use it for communication. These are all the steps required to create an account on Skype.
How to use Skype
Every person who uses it for the first time special program, questions always arise regarding some of the nuances of use. And Skype is no exception, because in addition to creating an account (?), you need to make some settings for further communication with users.
So, you registered, entered your username and password and found yourself on home page your account. What should I do now and how to use Skype?
- All Skype settings are always set by default. That is why it is possible that a new user is unable to adjust the image or sound when communicating. To make adjustments, you need to go to the “Settings” section, where you can configure the microphone and webcam. To set up a microphone, you need to go to the “Sound Settings” subsection and select your audio device that is used on your computer. After this, you need to click the “Save” button.
- The webcam setup is carried out in the same way as the previous one. In the settings subsection, select the “Video settings” item. After installing your video device, you can immediately test its operation.
- The next step is to choose the people you are going to communicate with. In the "Contacts" section you need to go to the section "Search for Skype subscribers" and in the window that appears, enter the nickname, name or email of the person you want to add. After search system I found the necessary contact, you can add it to yourself.
- To make a voice call, you need to select the “Call” button, and to make a video call, select the button next to it called “Video Call”. It should be noted that calls are only possible when the interlocutor is online. Offline You can only send text messages.
By completing all these points, registering and using Skype will not pose any difficulties for you. However, it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times, so I suggest you watch a video tutorial on how to use this wonderful program:
Good luck to you! See you soon on the pages of the blog site
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