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Creating instant messages with Chat, Making Internet phone calls with Skype (select models only)

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Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Creating instant messages with Chat Chat is an instant messaging program that is compatible with Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and other providers. To start an instant messaging session: 1. Click the Chat icon on the LaunchBar. The buddy list window and a configuration tool are displayed. 2. In the buddy list window, click Help to get information on configuring Chat for your instant messaging protocol and setting up your account. You can also configure Chat to work with an existing instant messaging account. Making Internet phone calls with Skype (select models only) Skype is a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) that lets you communicate free of charge with other Skype users. You can also make long-distance phone calls to land lines at lower costs than many long-distance carriers charge. To start Skype: 1. Click the Skype icon on the LaunchBar. A Sign in to Skype window is displayed. 2. Click the Create a new Skype Account tab. 3. Before you proceed, read the information provided by the links at the bottom of the Create Account window, to be sure that you understand the terms and possible charges you can incur from using Skype. ✎ For more information on using Skype, refer to the software Help. 12 Notebook Essentials

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Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
Chat is an instant messaging program that is compatible with Google Talk, Windows Live
Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and other providers.
To start an instant messaging session:
1.
Click the
Chat
icon on the LaunchBar.
The buddy list window and a configuration tool are displayed.
2.
In the buddy list window, click
Help
to get information on configuring Chat for your
instant messaging protocol and setting up your account. You can also configure Chat to
work with an existing instant messaging account.
Skype is a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) that lets you communicate free of charge with
other Skype users. You can also make long-distance phone calls to land lines at lower costs
than many long-distance carriers charge.
To start Skype:
1.
Click the
Skype
icon on the LaunchBar.
A Sign in to Skype window is displayed.
2.
Click the
Create a new Skype Account
tab.
3.
Before you proceed, read the information provided by the links at the bottom of the
Create Account window, to be sure that you understand the terms and possible charges
you can incur from using Skype.
For more information on using Skype, refer to the software Help.
Creating instant messages with Chat
Making Internet phone calls with Skype (select models only)