Philips 855 - Manual (Page 24)

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5 Skype on your
phone
5.1 What is Skype?
Call free over the internet to anyone else
who’s on Skype. Skype software works
on computers and many desktop,
cordless and mobile phones.
Warning
No Emergency Calls. Skype is not a
replacement for your landline and cannot
be used for emergency calling.
5.2 Skype, landlines and mobiles
It's always free to call Skype-to-Skype.
You can also stay in touch with people
who don't have Skype yet. Call and take
calls from phones and mobiles at great
low rates.
5.2.1 Call phone numbers
Call phones and mobiles on great value
Pay As You Go rates. With a little Skype
Credit, you can also forward incoming
calls to your landline or mobile when
you're offline.
5.2.2 Get your own online number
You can also get an online number that
people can call from phones and mobiles
and you pick up in Skype.
5.2.3 Voicemail
Voicemail takes a message when you're
offline or away from your computer when
someone calls.
5.2.4 Skype Voicemail TM
Skype Voicemail takes your calls when
you are busy or offline.
5.3 Commonly used terms
These are some common terms used to
talk about Skype in this user guide.
• Outgoing call: when you call
someone
• Incoming call: when someone's
calling you
• Missed call: when someone calls you,
but you don't answer in time.
• Skype Credit: Pay As You Go credit
that you can use to call phones and
mobiles and buy some other Skype
products.
Tip
For more information, go to skype.com.
5.4 Using Skype on this phone
This section describes how to use Skype
features on this phone.
5.4.1 Switch users
Up to 5 people can sign in with their
Skype usernames on your phone. This
means that your family or colleagues for
instance can use Skype on your phone, or
you can use all of your accounts if you
have more than one. Only one person can
be signed in at a time.
5.4.1.1 Create an account
Press Menu .
Select Skype Status > Sign in >
Create new account . Press Select .
Enter a new Skype Name. Press OK .
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