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Webcam tips For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before starting a video conversation. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the webcam and out of the picture area. NOTE: For details about using your webcam, click the Help menu in the webcam software Help. Having a conference call or video chat Skype is the preinstalled Internet calling software that is included on your device. With Skype, you can have a conference call or video chat. You can also chat with one or more people at a time. NOTE: To set up a conference call or video chat, you must have an Internet connection. To start a conference call or video chat with Skype if you already have a Skype account set up: 1. Click Start New Program > Internet > Skype. 2. Type your Skype name and password, and then click Sign in. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin your conference call or video chat. To start a conference call or video chat with Skype if you do not have a Skype account set up: 1. Click Start New Program > Internet > Skype. 2. Click Don't have a Skype name yet? and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin your conference call or video chat. For additional information about Skype, go to http://www.skype.com. 58 Chapter 9 Pictures and videos

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Webcam tips
For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:
Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before starting a video
conversation.
Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the webcam and out of the picture area.
NOTE:
For details about using your webcam, click the
Help
menu in the webcam software Help.
Having a conference call or video chat
Skype is the preinstalled Internet calling software that is included on your device. With Skype, you can have a
conference call or video chat. You can also chat with one or more people at a time.
NOTE:
To set up a conference call or video chat, you must have an Internet connection.
To start a conference call or video chat with Skype if you already have a Skype account set up:
1.
Click
Start New Program
>
Internet
>
Skype
.
2.
Type your Skype name and password, and then click
Sign in
.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to begin your conference call or video chat.
To start a conference call or video chat with Skype if you do not have a Skype account set up:
1.
Click
Start New Program
>
Internet
>
Skype
.
2.
Click
Don't have a Skype name yet?
and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to begin your conference call or video chat.
For additional information about Skype, go to
.
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Chapter 9
Pictures and videos