May 28, 2020 Skype for Business on Mac is the all new client that provides great communication experiences for Apple users. Features like one-click join, edge-to-edge video, and full screen sharing give you a superior Skype Meetings experience. Skype for Business makes it easy to connect and collaborate with coworkers and business partners around the world: Start instant message conversations and voice or video calls. See when your contacts are available online. Schedule and join meetings. Present your screen during meetings. How to download and install Skype on Mac computes (Macbook pro/air/imac).
© Provided by Pocket-lint how to use skype a beginner s guide for complete skype novices image 1Skype is probably the world's best-known video calling app. It's free, but it can be a little challenging for novice users, so here's a starter guide.
If you're helping someone else to set up Skype for the first time, the softly, softly approach is best. The technophobe can be a highly conflicted creature. On the one hand, they would like their lives to be enriched and they would also, deep down, like to learn and experience new things.
At the same time though, they do not wish to be humiliated and they'll get wound up if they start becoming acutely aware of the fact that their brainpower is a touch rustier than it once was.
How to set up Skype
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A great deal of the stress and complication of this task can be eradicated by some solid prep work, especially if you're setting it up on an ageing computer or iPad.
- Clear the storage, remove most of the apps and take as many icons off the desktop as possible if it's a PC or Mac. All extraneous manufacturer on-screen docks and toolbars should be deleted.
- Now install Skype, whether that's on a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android phone.
- You'll then need to set up a Microsoft account if they don't have one. If they have an Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail) or similar they already have a Microsoft account.
- Tick the box to start up Skype as soon as the computer logs on.
- Add your contacts - get all the family added, making sure that they accept the requests at the other end. If you're setting it up for someone else, tell them to vet friend requests.
- Check that the call, video and microphone settings work.
- Then head to the Privacy area and make sure that no one other than known contacts can call, video call or IM.
Making a call on Skype
Click once on the person you're after in the left pane to make sure they’re highlighted and then tap or click the Video icon in the top right. You can also make a voice call from here. The red icon always hangs up the call.
If you need to adjust volume, use the main system volume control rather than the in-app one - it's easier.
Message a contact on Skype
Again, select the relevant contact in the left panel and start to write in the field on the bottom.
- Available versions
Overview
Skype for Business is distinct from the Skype application for home use.
Use Microsoft Skype for Business to access Indiana University's UniCom service.
The capabilities of Skype for Business are integrated with Microsoft Office applications, and include:
- Chat using instant messaging
- Make audio or video calls (including audio or video conference calls)
- Share files
- Share your desktop
- See others' availability and manage the information others see about you
The features you can use depend on which mode you're using, UniCom Basic or UniCom Enterprise Voice; see IU UniCom feature comparison. Students are eligible for UniCom Basic only.
Available versions
Windows
Skype for Business is included in Office 365.
Mac
On macOS, options include:
- Skype for Business is included in Office 365.
- You can download Skype for Business on Mac from IUware. For information about features of Skype for Business on Mac, see Explore Skype for Business.
Skype for Business on Mac does not yet include file sharing or desktop sharing. If you rely heavily on these features, consider waiting to upgrade to Skype for Business until they are available.
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Get started
Before attempting to use Skype for Business with Indiana University's UniCom service, see Get started with UniCom/Skype for Business.
To learn how to perform common tasks in Skype for Business, see UniCom. Also, see Skype for Business help & learning.
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For an introduction to UniCom, including how-to PDFs and videos, seeUniCom.
Phones
IU faculty and staff can obtain compatible devices (USB devices or IP phones) by going through their department telecommunications coordinators and/or their IT Pros. For more about available devices, see About office telephone equipment at IU.
If you do not know who your telecommunications coordinator is, at IU Bloomington, call 812-856-2287; at IUPUI, call 317-274-3004. You can also email Communications Planning and Implementation.
To learn the name of your department's IT Pro, consult your supervisor, your departmental website, or IT People. If you still cannot identify your IT Pro, call the UITS Support Center at 812-855-6789 (Bloomington) or 317-274-4357 (Indianapolis).