Philips 42PFL7008 What is Skype?, Start Skype, Camera and microphone, Sign in New account

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Skype

7.1

What is Skype?

With Skype™ you can make video calls on your TV for free. You can call and see your friends from anywhere in the world. Talk to your friends while watching them on the big screen of your TV.

In the Skype settings, you can test the camera or set the zoom level.

The TV needs to be connected to the Internet before you can set up Skype. You can connect your TV either wireless or wired.

For more information on how to connect your TV to the Internet, press *List and look up Network, wireless.

Skype account

To use Skype, you need to create a Skype account for yourself or for your family. You can create a new account for Skype on your TV or on your computer.

Skype Credit or Skype Subscriptions

With Skype, for a little cost, you can also call phones or mobile phones. Using your computer you can buy Skype Credit or take a Skype subscription at www.skype.com

7.2

Start Skype

Camera and microphone

This TV has a built-in camera and microphone. They are located at the right of the TV word mark. If the camera is switched on, a blue indicator lights up. Skype can only use the TV speakers and will always switch them on.

To prevent accidental filming, you can cover the camera lens with the small sliding door. Find the small slider below the camera. Slide to the left to cover the lens or slide to the right to uncover.

Sign in - New account

With the TV connected to the Internet and the TV camera mounted or built-in, you can start Skype on your TV.

To open the Skype sign-in page, press hto open the Home menu, select Skype and press OK.

Enter your Skype Name and Password, select Sign in and press OK. The Skype menu opens on screen.

Forgotten your Skype name or password?

Start Skype on your computer to get a temporary password from Skype.

Create a new account

If you do not have a Skype Name and Password yet, you can create a new account on the sign-in page on TV.

1 - On the sign-in page, select New account and press OK.

2 - Create your new account.

-Full name

Enter your full name.

-Skype name

Enter a name as your Skype name. Your Skype Name will be shown in the list of contacts of other Skype users. A Skype Name must begin with a letter, upper or lowercase. It must have 6 to 32 characters and can contain numbers. A Skype Name cannot contain a space.

-Password

Enter your password. Your password must have 6 to 20 characters and must at least contain one letter or one number. It cannot contain special characters like a trademark, bullet or euro sign. A Skype password cannot contain a space.

-Email

Enter your email address.

3 - Read and accept the Skype Terms of Use.

4 - If your new account was accepted, you are signed in.

You can edit or complete your Skype profile on your computer. Start Skype on your computer, sign in with your Skype Name and Password and open your Skype profile. You can change your profile picture, add a mood message or set the privacy settings.

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