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| Level | Basic |
| Device | Tablet (FirePad) |
| Topic | Messaging |
| Sub-topic | How to Use Skype Messenger |
| Introduction | |
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| Whether it’s for work or personal reasons, almost everyone uses an instant messaging app to communicate with others. There are always a few instant messaging apps that have proven to be reliable among the many different options available. Skype is a great example of this, having been in existence for more than a decade. If anything, this app should be one of your default choices when considering what instant messaging platforms you should use to keep in touch with people. With that in mind, we’ll show you how to use Skype messenger from your Amazon FirePad so that you can use this reliable app to get in touch with people! | |
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| Step # | Action |
| 1 | First, open the Skype app on your Amazon FirePad. Look for the Skype icon, as shown below, on your tablet and then tap on it to open it.  |
| Note: If Skype isn’t installed on your FirePad, it’s free for you to download. You simply need to open the Amazon Appstore app, do a search for “Skype,” and find it in the search results. Select the Skype app, then tap on “Get App” to download it. | |
| 2 | If you’re using Skype for the first time, you will have to log in with your account details. (For Skype, a Windows account is required to be able to log in) If you don’t have a Windows account, you can make one by looking for the “Create an account” option and selecting it. |
| 3 | Once you’re logged in, you’ll find yourself on a screen that looks similar to what is pictured below. |
| 4 | Next, go to the Skype app’s Chat tab by tapping on the blue text bubble icon labeled “Chats” (A closer look at the icon can be seen below) (It is worth noting that you may already be on the Chats tab of the app when you open it.) |
| 5 | Once you’re on the “Chats” tab, you can start sending instant messaging by tapping on the “New Chats” button. (Shown below is a closer look at the New Chats button) |
| 6 | A new window, such as what you can find pictured below, will appear as soon as you tap on the “New Chat” button. Here, you can search for the person you want to message by entering their name on the search bar. You can also scroll through the contacts list on that same window. |
| 7 | Choose the person you want to message by selecting their name when you find it. |
| 8 | A chat window with the person of your choosing will open, similar to what you can find in the image below. To send them an instant message, just tap on the text box labeled “Type a message,” enter the message you want them to receive, then tap on the Send button once you’re done. |
| 9 | Congratulations! You’ve used Skype to send an instant message from your Amazon FirePad! |
| Conclusion | |
| Almost everyone nowadays uses an instant messaging app because it is simple to use and one of the quickest ways to communicate over the internet. It’s easy to keep in touch with the people you want given all the instant messaging apps available. Despite this, there are still a handful of favorite instant messaging apps that people choose from. Skype is a great example of this, especially since it’s been in operation for more than a decade. If anything, it was one of the first few messaging apps that let you send an instant message to someone no matter where they were. With Skype, all you need to do is open the app, look for the person you want to message, type your message, and hit the send button. After that, they’ll get your message in no time! Skype appears to be simple to use most of the time. However, there are times when people find the app difficult to use. While it may seem strange, given how simple Skype is to use, becoming confused while using it is common. Fortunately, there are ways to make the app more manageable to use. For example, you could enlist our assistance to help make things go more smoothly. All you have to do is contact us through any of our available communication channels, and we’ll do our best to find out what’s hassling you. Soon enough, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to use Skype with ease! | |
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