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Skype sound set up guide

To get the best out of Skype, you should work through the following steps.
NOTE: The following instructions may be different for some people due to their audio software/hardware manufacturer and their operating system version.

  • PC running Windows Vista
  • PC running Windows XP (Classic Style used) or Windows 2000
  • PC running Windows XP (XP Style used)
  • PC running Linux
  • Macintosh running Mac OS X 10.3 or greater

Testing your sound

To test your sound set up in any version of Skype, use the Skype Test Call robot - find it in your contact list. This way, you can try a test call any time to check your headset, speakers and/or microphone are working properly.

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