Downloading & Using Skype for Business The Dartmouth Institute uses Skype for Business as the preferred Web Conferencing tool
You can download the Windows or Mac App for free if you have a Dartmouth NetID. Mac System Requirements
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT Processor Intel processor, Core 2 Duo or higher Memory 2 GB RAM Hard disk 1.5 GB of available hard disk space
Display 1280 x 800 1280 by 800 or higher resolution
Operating system Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later Browser Safari 5 or later
Windows System Requirements
COMPONENT REQUIREMENT Computer and Minimum 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor. We recommend 2.0 processor gigahertz (32 bit or 64 bit). Memory 2 GB RAM Hard disk 3.0 GB of available disk space Display PC: 1024 x 768 1024 by 768 screen resolution
Operating system Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8
The current version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, Browser or Firefox. Install Skype for Business
OPTION 1: NAVIGATE VIA TYPING THE WEB ADDRESS
OPTION 2: STARTING FROM YOUR DARTMOUTH EMAIL SCREEN OPTION 1: NAVIGATE VIA TYPING THE WEB ADDRESS
STEP 1: TYPE https://www.office.com into your Web Browser
STEP 2: CLICK the SIGN IN Button This step is skipped if you are already signed into your office365 account
OPTION 2: NAVIGATE FROM YOUR DARTMOUTH EMAIL
STEP 1: CLICK on the Settings Gear
STEP 2: SCROLL down & SELECT Office365 OPTION 1: NAVIGATE VIA TYPING THE WEB ADDRESS
STEP 1: TYPE https://www.office.com into your Web Browser
STEP 2: CLICK the SIGN IN Button This step is skipped if you’re already signed into your office365 account
Enter your Dartmouth email credentials (ex. [email protected]) OPTION 1: NAVIGATE VIA TYPING THE WEB ADDRESS BELOW
Once you’re logged in, CLICK the ”Other installs” Button
CLICK the “Skype for Business” CLICK the “Install” Button Button OPTION 2: STARTING FROM YOUR DARTMOUTH EMAIL SCREEN
CLICK on the Settings Gear
SCROLL down & SELECT Office 365 Once there, CLICK the ”Install software” Button
CLICK the “Skype for Business” CLICK the “Install” Button Button Open the Skype for Business application after installation is complete
Note, the difference between Skype, and Skype for Business logos.
Skype for Business Skype To Login into Skype for Business:
Enter your Dartmouth EMAIL ADDRESS
Enter your Dartmouth email PASSWORD
Enter your Dartmouth NETID How to start a Video call in Skype for Business
Start a Video call by CLICKING TYPE their Dartmouth email the “Contacts” button and address and CLICK their name searching for the person you’d after they pop up like to call Starting a Video Call
CLICK the Camera Icon to begin your call
CLICK the CAMERA Button to start your Webcam
CLICK the MONITOR Button to share your Screen. When you initiate a call, your microphone is enabled Blue denotes enabled Interactive Features
CLICK Chat Bubble in the Top Right to utilize the chat feature
CLICK the Person with the Plus Button in the Top Right to invite more people to the call
CLICK the Hang Up Button when your call is done!