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Communication — Skype
Skype is an Internet communication tool that includes a voice call feature
using Internet. It offers the following features:
• Talking with other Skype users
• Text chat with other Skype users
• Calling traditional telephone numbers (SkypeOut)
1)
• Receiving calls from traditional phones (SkypeIn) 1)
• Sending files to other Skype users 2)
1) Additional charges apply for SkypeOut and SkypeIn.
2) It may be prohibited to transfer content, without the copyright holders permission
under applicable copyright law.
Before starting Skype
Register for a Skype Name.
If you have not yet signed up for Skype, select “New User” on the Sign in
Skype screen in step
1, below, or visit <http://www.sony.com/mylo/partners>
to get a Skype Name. You can use your existing Skype Name with your unit.
To start Skype
1 Select “Skype” from “Communication” on the Home menu.
The Sign in screen appears.
2 Sign in to Skype.
The unit automatically tries to turn on wireless LAN in infrastructure
mode. After the connection is completed, you can enjoy Skype’s
communication features.
For more detailed information about the features of Skype, refer to
the “Communication — Skype” section of the Operating Instructions,
available as a PDF file on the supplied CD-ROM.
Note
• If you are connecting to a public wireless hotspot, you may be required to log in using
the web browser once connected to the wireless network.
Things to Do With Your Personal Communicator