Once you have downloaded Skype, you have access to various programs it offers including SkypeOut. This service will allow you to call land line or mobile phones. If you are new to the Skype service you may need some assistance when trying to call someone's mobile phone with SkypeOut. Follow these steps to learn use SkypeOut to call a mobile phone.
Instructions
1. Search Skype for your friend. When unsure about the best way to contact the person you are calling, search the users on Skype to see if they already have Skype. This could save you time and money because Skype-to-Skype calling is free.
2. Be sure you have activated the SkypeOut service or you will not be able to make any calls except to other Skype users.
3. Acquire necessary information about who you are calling. You will need the phone number, country or region they will receive the call in, and an estimate of the length of time you will be talking.
4. Test your sound equipment. Echo123, the sound test feature Skype provides, will allow you to test your computer's sound settings. This will determine the quality of sound for your call.
5. Determine the country code. Skype provides a site to help you select the country or region in which the person you are calling lives so you can locate their code for dialing. This site can also help you along with the dialing process.
6. Input the telephone number into the address field. The number should be entered into the system this way: "+" + "country code" + "number". "00" or "011" can be used before the country code as well.
7. Once you have entered in all information needed, you can place your call. Click "Enter" or "Call Me" to place your call.
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