Skype for Dummies

Description

See how to use Skype for secure chats and connect SkypeOut and SkypeIN. Here's the fun and easy way (r) to understand all the hype about Skype and make this cool alternative communication system work for you! You'll get great advice about hardware, directions for downloading and installing Skype, ideas for using Skype in your business, and the lowdown on making Skype calls to people with old-fashioned phones.

  Discover how to:
* Install Skype and start making calls
* Create a contacts list
* Set up voicemail and call forwarding
* Use Skype for worldwide conference calls and Skypecasting
* Enhance Skype with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi wireless, and video

CONTENTS:

Foreword.

  Introduction.

  Part I: Getting Started with Skype.

  
Chapter 1: What’s All the Hoopla about Skype?

  
Chapter 2: Hooking Up with Skype.

  
Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Skype’s Interface.

  Part II: As You Like It: Skype Your Way.

  
Chapter 4: Customizing Skype Options to Suit Your Style.

  
Chapter 5: Getting Personal.

  
Chapter 6: The Mad Chatter.

  
Chapter 7: Skyping Eye to Eye: Skype with Video.

  
Chapter 8: The Ins and Outs of SkypeIn and SkypeOut.

  Part III: Calling All Seasoned Skypers.

  
Chapter 9: Managing Your Messages.

  
Chapter 10: Partying On — On the Conference Line!

  
Chapter 11: Spicing Things Up with Great Gadgets and Add-Ons.

  Part IV: The Professional Skyper.

  
Chapter 12: “Skypifying” Your Business.

  
Chapter 13: Exploring Skype Communities.

  
Chapter 14: Skypecasting.

  Part V: The Part of Tens.

  
Chapter 15: Ten Reasons Your Mom (and Other Family) Will Love Skype.

  
Chapter 16: (Almost) Ten Ways to Promote Your Business Using Skype.

  
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Use Skype at School.

  
Appendix A: Skype Multilanguage Support.

  
Appendix B: Skype Tips and Tricks Guide.

  Index.