Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice and video calls over the internet. It was founded in 2003 and has over 443 million registered users who can call each other for free. Users can also call phones worldwide for a nominal fee. The document provides instructions on downloading and installing Skype, setting up an account, adding contacts, making calls, sending files and using additional features such as screen sharing. It also discusses how Skype generates revenue through subscriptions for calling phones and uses in education.

1. Skype
By
Kashif

2. Skype’s Popularity





Skype was founded in 2003
by Niklas and Janus Friis.
EBay bought Skype for 2.6
billion dollars in 2005.
Skype has approximately
443 million registered users.
Skype is available in 29
languages.
Users On-line
Skype 3.8
Skype 4.0

3. What is Skype?



Video and Voice Over Internet Protocol
Computer to computer calls everywhere
are FREE!
For a small charge you can call from
your Skype account to any phone.
Rates vary by
te


location
type of phone
u
te
r min
minu
pe
¢
er
s/
y 2.1
6¢p
24.
lrate
man
ile
cal
Ger
ices/
-Mob
/pr
ny
.com
erma
G
ype
w.sk
ww
ttp://
h

4. Materials Needed





Skype software
High speed Internet connection
Webcam with Microphone
Speakers
Computer




At least a 1GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM.
Recommend 2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 300 kb/s for
HQ video
Laptop/headset
Windows (2000, XP, Vista) with Directx 9.0

5. Getting Started





Download and Install Skype
Set Up A Skype Account
Launch Skype
Set Your Privacy Level
Start Using Skype

6. Download and
Install Skype
http:/
/www
.skyp
e.com
Step 1
Step 2

7. Install Skype



Run the Skype
setup application
Follow the on-screen
instructions
Launch the Skype
welcome and login
screen (next slide)
You don’t need the Google Toolbar!
Don’t change the default install Options!

8. Set Up A Skype Account

First Time User?




You must pick a
unique name (a
nickname is good)
Enter a valid email
Enter a secure password
Forgot Your Username
or Password?

Follow the “Forgot your
Password?” link

9. Forgot
It Already


You must know the
email used to set
up your Skype
account.
Skype will send
your email a link
where you can
view your
Skypename
or change your
password.

10. Skype Login

Authenticating your
Account Information


Automatically logs in with
your username and
password when Skype
starts
Launching Skype

Automatically start Skype
when you start your
computer
These settings can be modified later.

11. Launching Skype
Default View
Skype
Windows



Contacts tab
Call Area
Chat text box

12. Privacy Issues


Protect
your
identity
Limit the
amount of
information
you make
available to
others
Too
ls
Opt …
io
Priv ns…
acy

13. Start Using Skype

First you must add a
new contact

Select “New Contact”
to begin a search for
the new user

14. Search for a Contact

You may
need to
ask your
contact for
their



Skype
Name
Email
Full
Name

15. Introduce Yourself

16. Accept New
Contacts

Notifications alert you to
new users.
Right
Click

If you miss the notification,
acknowledge new contacts
using the Conversations
tab.

17. Make A Call

Skype status

Dial Button


Voice Call
Video Call
represents call forwarding/voice mail
phone/mobile calls that will cost you!

18. Skype Basics





Calls
Chats and SMS
Contacts
Profile
Snapshots
Send Files
 Conference Calls
 Group Chats
 Share Your Desktop


19. Chat




While on a call
send text to
another user
Send a
message to
an offline user
Send links to
a user
Send
emoticons
Type text here

20. Sending a Message
To An Offline User

The next time the user goes online a
notification appears.

21. SMS



Short Message
Service is a
great way to get
a message to a
cell phone user.
SMS will deduct
a fee from your
Skype account.
You must click
the TxT icon to
send.

22. More With Contacts


Remove or
block contacts
Import contacts
from Outlook

23. Importing from an Email
Address Book
This process will search your email contacts,
identify those that have a Skype account and send
them a Skype contact invitation.

24. Send Requests To
Skype Users
Im
po
rt
Co
ntin
ue
d
Skype will
evaluate
your email
addresses
to see
which
users
have
Skype
accounts.
Check the boxes of Skype users you wish to add as Skype contacts.

25. Skype … P
rofi
Setting Up Your Profile

What are you willing to
share with others?

Share just enough that
your contacts can find
you
le … Edit Y
our Profile

26. Snapshots
Take a Snapshot
Appears as a button
when the video window is
open
Send It To A Friend
A snapshot may be sent to
any Skype user.

27. Send Files


Sending a file is as simple as browsing
to the file and clicking “send”
Transfer rates depend upon:



your connection’s bandwidth
number of users online
voice and video being used
End
y
tran our cal
sfer
l
rate and the
will
incre
ase.
M
00
1
d a tes
e
ferr minu
s
tran t 15
e
hav abou
I
in
file
o
ide
BV

28. Receiving a File


You must save the file before the file can be
transferred.
After the file has transferred, select “Open File.”

29. Conference Calls

Host sets up the conference call


adds users
ends the call
Groups
you call or
chat with
frequently
can be
saved.

30. 
Group Chat

Group IM
Useful in a
conference call

Helps small
comments to be
made without
interrupting the
flow of a
conference call

31. Sharing Your Desktop

Sharing your
desktop is as
simple as selecting
a user and “Share
Your Screen”

32. Skype Revenue (in millions of $)
180
160
140
120
100





Skype Out
SMS (already discussed)
Call Forwarding
Skype In
Voice Mail
60
40
20
Q
1
2
20
06
20
Q 06
3
20
Q 06
4
20
Q 06
1
20
Q 07
2
20
Q 07
3
20
Q 07
4
20
Q 07
1
20
Q 08
2
20
Q 08
3
20
Q 08
4
20
Q 08
1
20
09
0
Q
Skype Revenues
80

33. SkypeOut


Buy minutes or a yearly
subscription and make
calls to telephones.
Rates set by the country
and type of phone

34. Call Forwarding



Too
l
Cal s…Opt
l Fo
rwa ions…C
rdin
alls
g
Skype to Skype calls can be forwarded
to a landline phone.
It does require the user to purchase
“Skype Out” minutes
A forwarded call will cost you (regular
Skype rates apply)!
…

35. Skype In


This allows anyone to use a phone
to call a number and it will ring your
Skype account.
Limited availability

36. Skype In Education






Record a conversation with a
scientist
Teach a lesson remotely
Have a group chat with students in a
lab
Work in a collaborate environment
Students can share projects they
have been working on with others in
a group
Carry out online interviews with
someone

37. Skype In Education (Cont.)




Record an interview with students or
fellow teachers for students to listen to.
Record the work of a conference session
where students plan a project between
two sites and turn in the recorded call.
World language classes can practice
speaking with students in another
language.
Connect students in rural areas

38. References

Annick LIVEbrary Online Classroom

Skype Other Classrooms!




Getting Started Video
Skype Tutorials
Skype Help
Broadband Speed Test

39. References (Continued)




How to Record Skype Conversations:
Tools, Resources, Tips
Skype Announces SIP Gateway
Service for IP PBXes
Is Skype for Sale?
10 Best Skype Alternatives