Getting Started With Skype For Business

Getting Started with Skype forBusiness

Overview Install Skype for Business Desktop App.Navigate Skype for Business Windows.Start IM, voice call or video call.Work with contacts.Using Skype for Business in an online meeting.Share a MS documentWhich Skype should I use?Skype for Business is for connecting with a co-worker or business associate.Skype is for connecting with your grandma, or chatting with friends while gaming.

Install Skype for Business DesktopApp1Click your accountprofile picture on theupper-left corner ofOffice365.2Click Viewaccount link.

Install Skype for Business DesktopApp (1)2Click Install desktopapplications link.1Click Installstatus section

Install Skype for Business DesktopApp (2)1Click Skype forBusiness linkunder theSoftware menu.2Click the Installbutton.

Navigate the Main Skype Window

Audio setup and making callsSet up your audio deviceFirst things first: set up your audio device and check thequality. You can use your computer’s mic and speakers, plug ina headset.1. Click Select Your Primary Device in the lowerleft corner of the main Skype for Businesswindow.2. Click Audio Device Settings.3. Pick your device from the AudioDevice menu, and adjust thespeaker and mic volume.

Find Someone21Type a name inthe Search box.As soon as youdo, the tabsbelow displaysall names thatmatches yoursearch criteria.Click theSearch button.

View a Contact Card21Tap a contactpicture.Click theContact Cardbutton.

Start IM, Voice Call, or Video CallTap hereto start IM.Tap here to startvoice call.Tap here to startvideo call.

Navigate the Instant MessageWindowInvite morepeople.Conversation AreaNew messageareaNotification tools: Attachment Importance Emoticon Send

Responding to an IM Alert When someone starts a new IMconversation with you, an alert popsup on your screen. To see the message, click anywhereon the photo area to accept it. The IMconversation window will open todisplay the message. To reject the message, click Ignore.The message goes to your OutlookInbox. If you do not want to receive new IMalerts, set your presence status to DoNot Disturb You can do this using theOptions menu on the alert box or seeDisplaying your availability: Presence.

Send an instant messageUse instant messaging (IM) to touch base with yourcontacts right away.1. In your Contacts list, point tothe contact you want to IM. Ifyou want to IM with morethan one contact, hold downthe Ctrl key and click eachcontact name.2. Click the IM button.3. Type your message andpress the Enter key onyour keyboard.Need to add someone tothe IM?From the main Skype for Business window, drag acontact pic onto the IM window.

Create a New GroupSet up a group for each team you workwith so you quickly see who’s available, orcommunicate with the entire team atonce.1. Click the Add a Contact button.2. Select Create a New Group.3. Begin typing your new group name.

Add a contact to a Group12Search for thecontact and Tap acontact picture.Click the Morebutton.3Tap Add toContacts List.4Choose thegroup.

Working with Groups1Tap Group.3You can perform allof these functionswith all contacts inthis group.2Right click thegroup you wantto work with.

Using Skype for Business in anOnline Meeting Set up a Skype for Business meeting. Attend a meeting using Skype for Business DesktopApp (Recommended to AU staff). Attend a meeting using Skype for Business Web App(Recommended to external guests). Share a content. Record a meeting.

Set up a Skype Meeting Double click your Office 365 Calendar to set up a meeting.Enter all meeting details and then click Add Skype Meeting.

Set up a Skype Meeting (1) Meeting details will be added automatically to thebody of the meeting invitation.

Attend a Meeting using Skype forBusiness Desktop App Install and run the Skype for Business desktop application.1Click the Meetingsbutton.2Click the meetingthat you wouldlike to attend.

Attend a Meeting using Skype forBusiness Desktop App (1) The meeting will start and a list of the participants willbe displayed at the top of the conversation. Wait for the participants to join the meeting.

Attend a meeting using Skype ForBusiness Web App If you are a guest and you are invited to a Skype meeting, anautomatic email message will be sent to your email address. Youshould call the phone number and enter the participants code andthen click the Join online meeting link.

Attend a meeting using Skype ForBusiness Web App (1) If you do not have a Skype for Business account click Install andjoin with Skype meetings App (web).

Attend a meeting using Skype ForBusiness Web App (2) First time you use Skype for Business Web App, you need toallow the Lync protocol by clicking the Open URL:lync15Protocol.

Attend a meeting using Skype ForBusiness Web App (3) Type your first and last name and then click the Join button.

Attend a meeting using Skype ForBusiness Web App (4) Now you joined the meeting and you can see theother participants and the host.

Share your desktop or program1. In the meeting window, clickthe Present button.22. Click Share your Desktop to show the entire contentsof your desktop, or clickShare a Window anddouble-click the program youwant to share.3. Click Share PowerPointFiles Browse to the file youwant to present and click OK.1

Record and play back a meetingIt’s easy to capture audio, video,IM, and what’s being presented.21. In the meeting window, click theMore Options button.2. Click Start Recording.3. After the meeting, go to ManageRecordings to publish, play,rename, or delete the recording.1

Share a MS Document Present a MS document online. Send a MS document by Instant Message.

Present a MS Document OnlineOpen your MS Office document thatyou want to present online and thenclick File.

Present a MS Document Online (1)1Click Share.3Click Present Online.2Click Present Online.

Send a MS Document by InstantMessage31Fill all the fieldsand click Send IM.Click Share.2Click Send by Instant Message.

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Attend a meeting using Skype for Business Web App (Recommended to external guests). . If you do not have a Skype for Business account click Install and join with Skype meetings App . Business Web App (2) First time you use Skype for Business Web App, you need to allow the Lync protocol by clicking the Open URL:lync15 Protocol. .