How to make a call

There are several ways to call a Contact

• Select a Skype Name from your Contact list and then click the green Call button . Depending on how you’ve set your preferences, you may double-click on the Skype Name in your Contacts list or search results.

• Control-click or right-click the Skype Name in your Contact List or search result and select “Call”. You can also click on the drop down menu button and select “Call”.

• Type your friends Skype Name into the address bar and hit enter.
• Select a Skype Name from your Contact list and select “Call” under the “Contacts” menu.

When you initiate a Skype call a new window will appear. The window will show whom you are calling and also the duration of your call. You can hang up by clicking the “Hang up” button, put the call on hold by clicking the “Hold” button or mute the call by clicking the “Mute”button.

Clicking the menu button as shown below will bring up a menu of available options.

You can also use SkypeOut to make calls to ordinary phones and mobiles easily and at really cheap rates. See using SkypeOut for more information.

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