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 * Date:** October 21, 2010


 * To:** Rosemary Kim


 * From:** Eric Fuehrer, Noemi Medrano


 * Subject:** Procedures on setting a Skype account

Skype is an effective application that lets users make free phone calls between Skype-equipped computers and inexpensive calls between Skype computers and landline or cell phones. Skype is used in many ways for personal use or business use. This procedural memo is to guide you through the process of setting up a Skype account. This is also a reminder that this application will benefit our company when it’s used according to the company’s procedures.

In the recent years communication has grown excessively. One of the recent innovations in communication is Skype. At the beginning of this year our company decided to use Skype in hopes to increase the company’s productivity. In case you are not familiar with how to set up a Skype account, here is a brief procedure in how to get started.

1. Launch your Internet browser and go to [|www.skype.com]

2. If you don't have an account with Skype already; you would need to do so by clicking on the "Join Skype" link located on the upper right-hand corner of your window.

3. You will see create an account page. Fill out the form provided on the window.

4. Once you complete the form and agree to the conditions of Skype, you are ready to use Skype.

5. Now you'll need to download the application to start using Skype.

6. Head over to [|www.skype.com/download] and choose the correct operating systems of the computer that you will be using, for example Windows or Mac OS X, and if you own a smartphone, such as Android, go to your marketplace and you'll be able to download one from there too.

7. Once you've downloaded the Skype application, sign in with the login information that you've created then you're set. You'll need to add your co-workers to your Skype contact list in order to be able to communicate with them, ask your supervisors for your department's Skype contact info.

Once again remember the company's policy regarding the use of Skype. It's clear; you're free to use the application, as long as it does not interfere with our productivity. If you have any questions, please contact your supervisors.