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**Skype Handout:** [|Skype Handout.pdf]

**media type="youtube" key="m1mflr-kQlk" height="340" width="560" align="right"Main Features:**
 * Free Skype-to-Skype Calls
 * Free Instant Messaging
 * Free Voicemail
 * Free Video Calling


 * Downloading Skype:**
 * Go to [|www.skype.com].
 * Click on **Download**.
 * The Skype download should start within seconds. (run and install the program on your machine) Installation only takes a few minutes. On most machines you will see a shortcut (WIN) or alias (Mac) on your desktop that will make it easier for you to get the program started.
 * Run the Skype Set-Up Application** :
 * A window will open asking what you want to do--open and run the program
 * You might see a confirmation message, asking if you’re sure you want to run this software. Click ‘Run’ again.
 * When the download has finished, the **Skype Setup Wizard** will appear and guide you through the rest of the installation

>> This opens a Create account window. >> Type in your name, and then create a Skype username (called a Skype Name) and a password. >> ‐ Pick ones you can remember so you can sign in next time. >> ‐ Follow the directions from there and click Sign in.
 * Launch Skype:**
 * After the installation is completed, you can **open Skype** by
 * clicking the desktop icon OR (Start Menu WIN or Applications Folder MAC)
 * **Click "Don't have a Skype Name?"**