Installing Skype

• Download Skype from the Skype website.
• Install Skype; during the installation process, you will be asked to create an account. Your username is the name you will give to other people to contact you.
• Test Skype: Use the Echo123 service to test your microphone and headset. Follow the instructions on the Skype website to do this.

Installing Festoon

• Download Festoon from the Festoon website.
• Install Festoon: before installing Festoon, close Skype. Once Festoon is installed, re-open Skype. You will see a large orange "V" in your version of Skype as well as the orange Festoon icon in your system tray.
• Running Festoon: when you launch Festoon for the first time, you will see a warning dialog from Skype asking you if you want to allow another program to use Skype. Select "Allow this program to use Skype" so that Festoon will work properly.
• Test Festoon: You can check your video by clicking on the Festoon icon in the system tray and selecting "Make a Test Call".

Videoconferencing Etiquette

1. Leader will acknowledge each participant by a role call to start
2. Mute your unit when you are not talking
3. Use patience - wait to talk
4. When you are ready to speak:
   • Unmute your system
   • Make your contribution
   • Mute your system when you are finished
5. Remember that you are on camera and all participants can see you when you are speaking
   • Look into the camera when talking

MCR Staff Contact

For more information, please contact Sharon Dennis, MCR Technology Coordinator, at sdennis@lib.med.utah.edu