Team "Skype" (Skype). Instructions for beginners

Many of us have ever had the urge to communicate with a friend living in a neighboring house, another city or even a country. And I wanted to not just talk, writing via e-mail or in a social network, but also to see the face of my native person, to hear his soothing voice.

Now this is quite real! To do this, you just need to make headphones, a webcam, connect to the Internet and download Skype.

What is Skype?

"Skype" is an application created to provide communication between Internet users who are in different parts of the world. The program allows people to communicate in real time even with the help of video broadcast.

The program "Skype" appeared in 2003. It immediately liked the users of the World Wide Web, and its copies quickly spread to all countries.

To take advantage of the capabilities of the application, it is enough to provide access to the Internet, and also to find headphones and a microphone. Such calls will cost you much cheaper than by phone, and the quality of the transmitted video and audio will certainly be pleased.

"Skype" for Windows 7 is written by professionals who know their business. Conversations in it are not listened, and to block the application itself is almost impossible. Absolutely all data streams are carefully masked, and even proxy servers can be used for the connection.

Sometimes the operating system can notify you that there is not enough memory to process the command. "Skype" is a universal application, created for the convenience of absolutely all users. Therefore, further we will tell you how to get rid of this problem once and for all.

The program is completely free. But depositing money on a personal account significantly expands the capabilities of users of the Skype application. "Yandex" has been cooperating with the company for more than a year and guarantees the safety of financial transfers through a corporate electronic wallet.

Install the application

Before installing the messenger, you need to download "Skype" from the official website of the developer company.

You will find the necessary link in the menu item "Download". Downloading Skype will start automatically. After the installation file is downloaded, you need to click the "Run" button and follow the intuitive instructions.

The installation process takes only a few minutes, and upon its completion the startup screen of the program opens.

Registration procedure

If the user does not have an account, in the startup window of the program, select the link "Do not have a login?".

Next, you will see a registration window, all fields of which must be filled in correctly and click on the button that completes the process.

That's it, the process has been successfully completed! Now you can take advantage of Skype's features after entering your login and password.

Setting up Skype on first start

After entering the registration data in the Skype window during the first application launch, you need to configure the webcam and sound. But if one of the steps does not work out right now, you can return to this later. You can also defer the download of the avatar by clicking on the corresponding button.

Adding new contacts

When you registered and opened the application, you can begin to study its commands. "Skype" offers customers first to master the basic points.

The window of the messenger is divided into two parts. The list of contacts is on the left, and the workspace to the right.

To add a friend, you need to use the button, which shows the contour of a person with a plus. After that, the search box will appear on the screen to enter the e-mail address or your friend's login.

In the list of found users, you need to select a friend. So you automatically send a request to add it to the contact list. It only remains to wait until he confirms the application.

Statuses in Skype

Skype for Windows 7, as for other operating systems, notifies all users of whether his friends are online. For this, a special status icon is used, which is displayed opposite each of the contacts.

Its status in "Skype" can be changed at any time. If you click on its icon, a drop-down list will appear in the program window , in which you can select the desired item.

Skype calls

Basic "Skype" commands are executed very quickly and clearly. Now it's easy to call your friends!

You need to enter the contact list and select the desired interlocutor by clicking on its icon with the left mouse button. Then Skype will offer you a choice between a normal call and video call.

If you click on the "Call" button, you will only hear the interlocutor's voice. We recommend buying a webcam and chatting with friends on video. So you can see the comrades and all their emotions in real time.

Sending a text message

The list of basic commands "Skype" includes the ability to send a text message.

First you need to select a friend with whom you want to correspond. Then, in the right part of the application window, the information of his contact will appear, and a bit below - a brief history of communication and a small line for entering text.

Speed up the process of communication and create a relaxed environment can be with the help of emoticons. They are hidden under a special button in the lower right corner of the application window.

Transferring a file to a user

At any time, the user from the contact list can transfer the file. The main condition for successful data retrieval is the presence of a friend online.

To send information, go to the chat with the user and click on the button that shows the plus. In the drop-down menu, select "Send file" and enjoy the result!

Screen demonstration

Sometimes the "Skype" attitude can not be achieved without help. It is in such situations and useful command "Demonstration of the screen." It can also be used if you want to demonstrate the processes that are taking place on your computer.

This is a very convenient and useful mode of the program. And it turns on through the main menu or the panel of hot buttons.

Program settings

Each application can be tailored to suit your needs. The attitude of "Skype" requires a more detailed study of the parameters of the program.

All configuration values of the application are grouped for their immediate purpose. Therefore, there are no problems when searching for certain items that you want to customize.

"Skype", "Yandex" - colleagues or partners?

It would seem that the search engine "Yandex" and the Skype service are completely unrelated companies. But their leadership managed to reach a consensus and start direct cooperation.

Now when installing the Skype messenger, users can see that at one of the process steps the company offers to download an update called "Yandex.Bar." The developers claim that its improved functionality will speed up the process of replenishing the account by users and enable them to quickly check their balance.

In turn, the search engine promotes the services of Skype on its own spaces.

It is worth noting that by installing add-ons from "Yandex", you will receive not only a convenient application for quick replenishment of the account. Also in your browser will automatically change the search engine, but this nuance can easily be fixed.

Change voice in Skype

Sometimes I want to bring some variety to life. A new voice for "Skype" will cheer up not only you, but your comrade!

Such an opportunity is realized in a huge number of additional applications that can be found on the vast spaces of the World Wide Web. There are both commercial versions of the programs, and completely free.

Common error in Windows XP

The message that the PC does not have enough memory to process the Skype command, most often appears in users of older versions of Windows operating systems. There are a lot of reasons for this error, but there is one way to get rid of the annoying pop-up window and enjoy all the features of the Skype messenger.

First you need to close the application. If you can not do this in the usual way, use the task manager, by calling it Ctrl + Alt + Del, and delete the process.

In the address bar, write% appdata% \ skype and press Enter. Before you open a normal directory in which you need to find the shared.xml file and delete it.

Now you can restart the application and continue to discover its new commands!