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Skype Setup Manual From Account Creation to Taking

a Lesson

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1. Installing Skype

1. Go to Skype‘s website (http://www.skype.com/en/).

At the top of the page, click the "Downloads" button.

2. You will see a page like the one on the left.

3. Click the "Desktop" button.

4. Click the "Get Skype for Windows" button.

Downloading Skype

Overview

5. A warning like the one above will be displayed at the bottom of the screen, so

click the "Run" button.

6. In a moment, a window like the one on the lower left will be displayed on the

screen.

7. Click the "Continue" button.

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*If installing Skype on an OS other than Windows or on a device such as a smartphone or tablet,

please select the appropriate device in step

*The download method differs based on the internet browser used. For

more details, please check your internet browser‘s Help page, etc.

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◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ①

Taking lessons at ALC Online Japanese School requires Skype, an online communication application.

For those who have yet to install Skype and create an account, please visit the Skype website, install the software, and create an

account.

*"Skype for Business" cannot be used with this service.

Please arrange to use the free communication service

"Skype."

*"Skype Preview for Windows 10" cannot be used. If it is

installed on your PC, please uninstall it.

http://www.skype.com/ja/


1. Installing Skype

8. The Skype installation screen will be displayed.

9. Select a language.

10. Click the "I agree – Next" button.

11. A screen like the one of the left will be displayed.

12. Click the "Continue" button to begin the installation. The sign in screen will be displayed when the installation is

complete, so please wait until it finishes.

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◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ②


2. Creating an Account ◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ③

Creating an account is required to use Skype. For those who do not have one, please create an account.

Creating a Skype Account

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1. Starting Skype will open the sign in screen. After clicking the "Create

an Account" button, fill in the required fields following the guide.

2. Click "Use your email instead."

<The following will guide you through creating an account with an email

address as an example>


2. Creating an Account ◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ④

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3. Enter the email address you use and your desired password.

4. After agreeing to the "Privacy Statement" and "Microsoft Services

Agreement," click the "Next" button.

5. Enter your name (first and last).

6. Click the "Next" button.

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2. Creating an Account ◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑤

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7. Enter the security code (4 digits) sent to the email address you entered.

8. Click the "Next" button.

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9. A setup screen like the one on the left will be displayed.

10. Click "Continue."

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2. Creating an Account ◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑥

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11. Select the headphones (or speaker) you will use and click "Test

Sound." Check whether you can hear the test sound. If you can, the test

has succeeded.

If you cannot hear the sound, try again after adjusting the speaker’s

volume and power supply or with another device.

12. Select the microphone you will use and, facing the microphone, make

some sound. If the green bar is displayed in response, the test has

succeeded.

If there is no response, check whether the microphone is functioning

properly or try again with another device.

13. If you will use a camera during lessons, select the camera you will

use. If your image is displayed on the screen, the test has succeeded.

If your image is not displayed on the screen, check whether the

camera is functioning properly, or try again with another device.

14. Click "Continue."

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15. If you will not setup your profile page, click "Add later."

16. If you will setup your profile page, click "Continue."

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2. Creating an Account ◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑦

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17. If setting a picture saved on your computer as your profile picture,

click "Browse" and select the picture.

18. If taking a profile picture with your webcam, click "Take a Photo."

19. If you want to retake it, click "Try Again" and then click "Take a

Photo" once more.

20. Once you have taken a picture that is to your liking, click "Use This

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21. The installation and initial setup are now complete.


3. Signing in to Skype

◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑧

◆For those already registered to Skype – Step ①

For those who have finished creating an account, sign in to Skype in order to use it.

Overview

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1. In order to sign in to Skype, enter your account information.

2. If you cannot sign in, click "Problems signing in?" and follow

the guide.

3. After completing the sign in, a screen like the one on the left

will be displayed.

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*For those who have made a Microsoft account with a cellphone

number, enter the number in the form of [+, country calling code,

space, phone number without first digit] when signing in.

(Ex) For a Japanese phone number

080-1234－5678 → +81 8012345678

●For those with a Skype account (username does not begin with

[live:] or [facebook:]), enter your Skype name. ●For those with a Microsoft account (such as one that begins with

[live:]), enter the phone number or email address used when you

acquired the Microsoft account.

*For those with a Facebook account, it can be used on Skype. If

using Skype with a Facebook account, click "Sign in with Facebook."

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To check your Skype name, please refer to the "Checking Your

Skype Name" section of this manual.


4. Configuring Skype

◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑨

◆For those already registered to Skype – Step ②

Overview

From the Skype privacy settings page, you can configure features such as permission for receiving voice and video calls

and how long chat histories will be saved. Configure these to your liking.

1. 1. From the "Tools" menu, select "Options."

2. Select "Privacy."

3. Allow calls from: ・Anyone → Everyone including users not added to your contacts

・Contacts → Users added to your contact list

4. Allow video and screen sharing from: ・Anyone → Everyone including users not added to your contacts

・Contacts → Users added to your contact list

・Nobody → All users

*If not allowing anybody, your teacher‘s face will not be

shown.

5. Allow chats from: ・Anyone → Everyone including users not added to your contacts

・Contacts → Users added to your contact list *If chats do not arrive even after selecting "Contacts," please confirm again that

you have approved your teacher‘s contact request.

6. Save chat history: Select the duration for which you want your chats to be saved. After this

period, all chats will be erased.

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5. Sound Test

◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑩

◆For those already registered to Skype – Step ③

To prevent sound problems during lessons, please check the state of your settings prior to the lesson using Skype‘s automated

"Echo/Sound Test Service."

Overview

2. 1. You will connect with the "Echo/Sound Test Service" found in

your contacts list.

(If "Echo/Sound Test Service" is not displayed, search for

"echo123")

2. Click the call button and follow the audio guide to perform the

sound test. If your message is played back after a few

seconds, there are no problems.

3. If you cannot hear the automated voice or your message, click

on the call quality indicator (the indicator may be displayed in

red). After confirming the problem, follow the guide and check

your Skype settings again.

4. Repeat the sound test until you can hear the automated voice

and your message.

*If there are glitches during Skype calls, check the cause

using the sound test and resolve it.

Please check the following before carrying out the sound test.

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・Is your headset or speaker properly connected?

・Is your computer or device‘s volume set to mute?


6. Checking Your Skype Name

◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑪

◆For those already registered to Skype – Step ④

Your instructor will send a request to the Skype name you have registered to ALC Online Japanese School prior to the lesson and

will call you at the lesson time. There is only one of each Skype name and no two are the same, so please confirm that there are

no mistakes.

Overview

1. After signing in to Skype, click "Skype."

2. Click "My Account."

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3. When the My Account page opens, click "Caller ID" under

"Manage features."


6. Checking Your Skype Name

◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑫

◆For those already registered to Skype – Step ⑤

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4. When the page changes, "You are currently identified by your Skype Name (●●●)" will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

This ●●● portion is your Skype name.

If (live:●●●) is displayed, please include live: in your registration.

(For how to register your Skype name, please refer to the user manual.)


7. Adding Instructors as Contacts

◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑬

◆For those already registered to Skype – Step ⑥

After booking a lesson, a contact request message will be sent from the instructor in charge to the Skype name you have registered

before the lesson begins. Please be sure to add the instructor to your contacts before the lesson begins.

(Please refer to the user manual for how to book a lesson and register your Skype name.)

Overview

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1. When the contact request from the instructor has arrived,

the "Recent" tab will be orange.

Click on the "Recent" tab.

2. Select your instructor‘s name from the "Pending contacts

request" section. ALC Online Japanese School instructor

display names (nicknames) will always have "ALC" as a suffix. Ex） ALC Mina

3. Where it says "Accept" and "Decline," click "Accept" to add your

instructor.

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*If the request is not accepted, your instructor may be unable to

contact you due to your privacy settings. In order to allow the instructor to contact you, be sure to accept

the request before the lesson begins.


8. Receiving Skype Calls from an Instructor

◆For those not registered to Skype – Step ⑭

◆For those already registered to Skype – Step ⑦

When it is your lesson time, you will receive a Skype call from your instructor. Answer the call and have your lesson.

Overview

1. When you receive a Skype call from your instructor, a pop-up

like the one on the left will be displayed.

2. If you will use the camera,

click the button.

3. If you will not use the camera,

click the button.

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*Using the camera is not required. Use video and voice calls to your liking.

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*Please note that the process and phrasing may differ slightly based on the

browser, Skype version, and device you are using.

Updated on Sep. 26, 2017

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