Start Skype - Philips PFL7 Series User Manual

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an internet connection.
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a wired or wireless home network. For
network connection, see Setup your
TV > Network and the Internet (Page
53).
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a Skype account. You can create a
Skype account on this TV or from your
computer.
Tip: If you have connected a USB keyboard
to this TV, you can make entries from your
keyboard. For keyboard connections, see
Connect your TV > Connect more devices
> Keyboard and mouse (Page 52).

Start Skype

Sign in to your account
1. To access the sign in page, press
select [Skype].
2. Enter your [Skype name] and [Password].
Highlight each field and press OK to access
the onscreen keyboard.
3. Select [Sign in] and press OK. The Skype
menu is displayed.
Forgot your password?
If you have forgotten your password, start
Skype on your computer. Visit
www.skype.com to retrieve your password.
Create an account
If you do not have a Skype name and
password, you can create an account at the
Skype sign in page on your TV.
1. At the start page, select [Don't have a
Skype Name?], then press OK.
2. Read the Skype End-User License
Agreement, Terms of Service and Privacy
Statement. Once complete, select [Accept]
and press OK.
3. At the [Create account] page, enter the
information:
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[Full Name]: Enter your full name.
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Skype name: Your Skype name will be
displayed in the list of contacts of other
Skype users. Your Skype name has to
begin with a letter (upper or
lowercase). It must be 6 to 32
characters in length and can contain
numbers. A Skype name cannot contain
a space.
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4. Once complete, select [Create account]
and press OK.
5. Your new account is accepted and you
are signed in. Otherwise, follow the
onscreen instructions to make changes to
the entries.
Skype main menu
and
Select an option in the main menu, then
press OK:
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[Password]: Enter your password. Your
password is 6 to 20 characters in
length. It contains at least one letter or
a number. It cannot contain special
characters like a trademark, bullet, or
symbol. A Skype password cannot
contain a space.
[Email]: Enter your email address.
Your Skype name: edit your profile and
set your online status.
[Contacts]: view your contact list and
make a call.
[Call phones]: make a call by entering
the number.
[Call history]: view the call history.
Retrieve a missed call.
[Settings]: make settings for video call,
change your password or set your
account privacy settings.