INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL AND USE WEBCAM AND SKYPE FOR MACINTOSH COMPUTERS

REGENTS’ CHINESE ACADEMY- 2009

Set-up the Macally Webcam (ICECAM)

1.     Open the Webcam packaging and remove the webcam and the CD-Rom.

2.     Place the webcam on top of the monitor with the help of the adjustable metal cable (or a convenient setting at about eye level).

3.     Plug the other end of the webcam’s cable to the USB port.

4.     Your Mac will automatically recognize the Webcam.

 

Install SKYPE

1.     Go to http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/

2.     Click on

3.     Save the Setup file

a.     It will take a few minutes to save Skype on your computer.

4.     Open your web browser’s Downloads window and double-click on the blue Skype icon.

a.     If a warning dialog opens, click Continue.

5.     Drag the Skype icon to your Applications folder

6.     Open Skype from your Applications folder

7.     Read and accept our End User License Agreement. Click “Accept”

8.     Next, Create an Account.

a.     Type in your name, then create a Skype username (called a Skype Name) and a password.

b.     Pick ones you can remember so you can sign in next time.

9.     Follow the directions from there and click SIGN IN.

 

Using SKYPE

There are 2 basic steps to be able to talk with someone on Skype - adding a contact (person) to your list and calling a person (from the list)

Add a contact  - to be able to speak or videoconference with the contact.

1.     Click “Contacts” (on top) and then click “Search for Skype users”

2.     A new search window will open (see image below) where you can search for people by name, or any other information they have listed in their Personal Profile.

3.     To add a person to your Contacts, simply select the name from the search results and click the “Add Contact” button.

Calling a person

1.     Click on the person’s Skype name. A small menu will open up under the name.

2.     Click on the green phone to initiate your call. The person on the other end has to ‘pick up’.

3.     If you would like to use the camera (required for RCA), click on the little camera icon in the call menu

Here are some additional icons useful for a Skype Call.

 

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Sujan Manandhar

Technology Integration Specialist

Foreign Language Center

PHN - 614-247-2048

manandhar.1@osu.edu