Difference between revisions of "Obsolete Skype Setup"
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# Open the Gear menu on the touchscreen, or the touchscreen emulation | # Open the Gear menu on the touchscreen, or the touchscreen emulation | ||
# Press the "Skype Config" button | # Press the "Skype Config" button | ||
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# Enter the Skype username and password - in some cases the Skype | # Enter the Skype username and password - in some cases the Skype | ||
5. On the touchscreen: | 5. On the touchscreen: | ||
a. Press the System (Gear) button | a. Press the System (Gear) button | ||
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b. At the touchscreen, Press the Skype button at the bottom, left edge of the screen. | b. At the touchscreen, Press the Skype button at the bottom, left edge of the screen. | ||
c. Select the person to call | c. Select the person to call | ||
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Revision as of 21:10, 11 June 2012
Overview
Skype runs as a separate program in the background behind the GrandCare display. In order for it to run properly, there are several steps you will need to do during the configuration stage. You no longer need the USB keyboard provided with the HomeBase system to proceed.
Note that Skype is only supported on the system models with built-in web cameras.
All the steps can be done at the Touchscreen GrandCare system, or through the Touchscreen Emulation on the Care Menu. To access the Touchscreen Emulation:
- Log in to GCManage
- Open the Care Menu
- Click the "Touchscreen" button
- Click the "Show Touchscreen" button
Creating a New Skype Account
You may create a new Skype account from any computer, by going to www.skype.com, and clicking the "Join Skype" button. You may now do this from the Touchscreen as well. Here's how:
- Open the Gear menu on the touchscreen, or the touchscreen emulation
- Press the "Skype Config" button
- Press the "Create New Account" button
- Follow the instructions on the screen
- Keep a record of the Skype name you set up, the password, and the email address you used (in case the password needs to be reset.)
Configure Skype on the System
- Make sure that you have a Skype account to use on your computer, so you can test the video chat set up on your clients' machines
- Open the Gear menu on the touchscreen, or the touchscreen emulation
- Press the "Skype Config" button