How to set up Touch to use Skype for phone calls?

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How to set up Touch to use Skype for phone calls?

I use Skype with my iMac for making phone calls and would like to do the same with my new iPod Touch. I've looked in the Touch User's Guide but have not been able to find a procedure for setting up the Touch to accomplish this. I would appreciate feedback on how to do this from those who are successfully using Skype with their Touch units. One thing I am curious about is whether I can sync my Touch with the Skype program--including phone numbers-- already present on my iMac.

Bob

20" iMac/2.16GHz Processor/2GB RAM/500GB HD, Mac OS X (10.5.8), 8GB 3rd Generation iPod Touch

Posted on Oct 4, 2009 9:50 PM

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Answer 1

Poikkeus

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Oct 4, 2009 11:16 PM in response to Bob Brand

First, download Skype http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/, and follow the attached instructions. Skype can provide additional support via this link.

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Bob Brand Author

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Oct 5, 2009 12:35 AM in response to Poikkeus

Poikkeus,

I downloaded Skype 2.8 for Mac OS X to my iMac some time ago. It appears that there is a separate iPhone App for Skype. Am I supposed to also download the iPhone App to my iMac so that I end up with two versions of the Skype software on my computer? The instructions here leave something to be desired.

Bob

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Oct 5, 2009 6:09 AM in response to Bob Brand

Hi Bob: Yes there is a different Skype App that is downloaded to the iPod Touch. It can be found at the App Store. Once downloaded, during the setup process it will ask for your account info. If you are use the same account as on the IMac it should be able to use the same contact list.

Hope this helps
Stedman

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SeaBeast

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Oct 5, 2009 6:14 AM in response to Bob Brand

Bob Brand wrote:
Poikkeus,

...so that I end up with two versions of the Skype software on my computer?

Yes and no... you will have two versions of Skype on your computer, but one will only be appearing in iTunes and your iPod since they are two different app.

You can still have both Skype application open and loged into your account at the same with no problem. There is no special setup to do on your iPod more than login into your account and having credits into your account, exactly as you probably done with Skype on your computer.

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Bob Brand Author

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Oct 5, 2009 8:49 AM in response to SeaBeast

stedman and SeaBeast,

Thanks for your helpful feedback. The picture is now looking much more clear!

I note that you are both from Canada. I am leaving tomorrow for a vacation in Nova Scotia and want to be able to use the new Touch while there. Too bad I didn't buy it sooner so that I had it set up and was more familiar with its operations before I hit the road!

Bob

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