WE R LIBRARY FORMAT
| Level | Basic |
| Device | Firepad |
| Topic | Video Calls |
| Sub-topic | How to create an account in Skype |
| Introduction | |
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| Skype is a program that permits communication between people everywhere. Millions of people and organizations use Skype for free one-on-one, group video, and voice meetings for business and leisure. According to 89% of professionals who work remotely, Skype video calling makes them feel more connected to their coworkers and managers. Skype has been in business for 19 years, and a recent survey from the company reports that more than 300 million people use Skype monthly. Using Skype on your Firepad is one of the most accessible ways to reach the people you work with and your loved ones. This video calling and chat app is accessible on mobile, desktop, and tablet devices. Creating a Skype account can make instant messaging and video calls convenient and hassle-free. Read on and learn how to sign up for a Skype account on your Firepad. | |
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| Step # | Action |
| 1 |  On your Firepad, tap Play Store. |
| 2 |  Type Skype on the search bar, then tap search or press enter. |
| 3 |   Tap Install, then wait for it to reach 100% to complete the download. |
| 4 |  Your Android device will display a pop-up asking for permission to use Skype. Tap Continue to proceed. |
| 5 |  You will then be directed to the app and asked to type in your existing Skype username or email. If you have a phone number or email tied to Microsoft, input that instead. If you don’t have an account, tap “Create an account” at the bottom. |
| 6 |  If you don’t have an account yet, tap “Continue” to proceed with the signup. |
| 7 |  Fill in your full name, skype username, password, repeat password, and email accordingly. |
| 8 |  Wait for the set-up to finish. |
| 9 |   Sync your phonebook to your Skype account and tap the arrow icon at the bottom. Tap “Allow” on the pop-up to proceed. |
| 10 | Wait for the contacts to sync and start sending messages and video chatting with friends, family, and colleagues. |
| Conclusion | |
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| Millions of people and organizations use Skype daily to communicate with friends, family, and colleagues. It’s easily accessible on your Firepad, laptop, mobile device, and tablet. On your Amazon Firepad, open “Play Store,” then type Skype on the search bar. Tap on Skype, then tap “Install.” Wait for the installation to finish, and sign in using an existing Microsoft username or number tied to your Microsoft account. If you don’t have a Skype account, tap “Create an account” at the bottom. Fill in the necessary details, then tap the arrow icon to proceed. Agree to the terms of use, then wait for the account to be set up and your contacts to sync with your Skype account. Add friends and colleagues to your Skype for easy messaging and video calls. | |
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