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Learn how to make free phone calls to more than 75 million people, and dirt-cheap phone calls to practically everyone else, anywhere on Earth! You can do it with Skype. This book will help you get started fast, with any computer: Windows, Mac, Linux, even Pocket PC. Then, take Skype to the limit, with SkypeIn, SkypeOut, instant messaging, secure file transfer, even video calling.
Written by Skype insiders, this is the only official guide to Skype. It's up-to-date, easy-to-use, quick, simple . . . and above all, FUN!
Bonus coverage for more experienced users: Skype architecture, security, and advanced configuration.
Foreword xvii
Preface xix
About the Authors xxiii
Chapter 1 What Is Skype? 2
Skype Basics 3
How Skype Is Unique 4
Overview of How Skype Works 5
SkypeOut 7
SkypeIn 9
Devices That Work with Skype 10
Summary of Major Features 14
The Skype Story 20
Chapter 2 Skype Quick Start 26Process Overview 27
Equipment and Requirements 28
Download and Install Skype 28
Create a New Skype Account 29
Make a Test Call 33
Set Your Preferences 34
Add Contacts 38
Make a Call 42
Make a Call to a Landline or Cell Phone(SkypeOut) 43
Start a Chat (Send an Instant Message) 43
Transfer a File 44
Update Your Personal Profile 44
Chapter 3 Details of Installing Skype 46Installation Summary 47
Installing Skype on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP 52
Installing Skype on Mac OS X 59
Installing Skype on Windows Mobile-Based Pocket PC 61
Installing Skype on Linux 63
Chapter 4 Details of Using Skype for the First Time 72Create a New Skype Account 73
Make a Test Call 83
Testing Your Microphone 85
Add Contacts 86
Set Your Skype Preferences 92
Make a Call 97
End a Call 98
Receive a Call 99
Start a Chat (Send an Instant Message) 99
Transfer a File 101
Your Personal Profile 102
Summary of Preference Menus 104
Chapter 5 Using Skype Every Day 116Skype Experience 117
General Features 118
Voice Calls 132
Voicemail 144
Video Calls 147
Chat (Instant Messaging) 151
File Transfers 159
Chapter 6 How People Use Skype 164Online Communities 165
Skype Stories 166
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 176Unable to Connect to the Skype Network: Error 1101, 1102, or 1103 177
Echo and Sound-Quality Problems 179
Trouble Making Calls or Processing Payments 180
You Can't Hear 182
Others Can't Hear You 183
Other Problems 188
Appendix A Skype Architecture 191
Appendix B Skype Security 203
Appendix C Advanced Setup 217
Index 247