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Skype

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About Skype

With Skype™ on your TV, you can create and share memories right from your living room, even when you’re apart.

So there’s no more huddling ‘round the computer or missing an out-of-shot moment. You can make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls to other Skype-enabled devices.

You can talk to your friends on the big screen and transform your living room into an experience the entire family can enjoy.

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What you need

This TV has a built in camera and microphone for Skype.

Before you can start Skype, the TV must have a good quality connection to the Internet. You can connect your TV either wireless or wired.

For more information, press the colour key Keywords 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 but using your computer is more practical.

Skype Credit or Skype Subscriptions

You can make low-cost calls to mobiles and landlines using your Skype Credit or take a Skype subscription (visit your Skype account on your computer, phone or tablet). More information on Skype.com

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Start with Skype

The camera

Your TV has a built-in camera and microphone. The camera is located near the Philips word mark.

If the camera is hidden when you start Skype, it will slide out automatically. Take care that the camera is not hindered when sliding out.

When Skype is making a Video call, the blue LED next to the camera lights up.

Sign In

Sign in to Skype with your Skype Name and password. If you don't have a Skype Name yet, you have to create a new Skype account.

To sign in to Skype…

1 - Press  to open the Home menu.

2 - Click  Apps and click Skype.

3 - If you start Skype for the first time, you can adjust the camera.

4 - If you did not sign in to Skype on this TV before, click Sign in or Add an account. If you have signed in before, click your account.

5 - Follow the instructions on screen.

Need help?

If you have forgotten your Skype Name or password, or are having problems signing in, please visit www.skype.com/support

New Skype Account

If you don't have a Skype Name and Password yet, you can create a new Skype account on your computer. Once you successfully created the new account, you can use your Skype Name and password to sign in on TV.

To create a Skype account on your computer, go to www.skype.com

Microsoft Account

If you have a Microsoft account, you can use this account to sign in to Skype on TV.

To sign in with a Microsoft account…

1 - On the Skype Sign in page, click Sign in with Microsoft account.

2 - Click Next. The TV will open the Microsoft account sign in web page.

3 - Enter your Microsoft account email and password.

4 - Click Submit.

No Emergency Calls with Skype

Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and cannot be used for emergency calling.

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