Set Up Skype For Business While Working From Home

1. Office 365 includes Skype for Business, an efficient way to quickly connect with co-workers and business partners with Instant Messaging, audio and video conversations and meeting features, all integrated into one package.
2. If you are already a regular user of the commercial version of Skype, then the Skype for Business interface and functions will look very familiar. Similarly, if you are coming to Skype for Business from Lync, you will recognize the familiar features in a fresh new interface with simplified controls and great new additions.
3. Thanks to the integration with the Skype directory, Skype for Business users can connect over the Internet with hundreds of millions of Skype users.
4. The IM feature is a fast an easy way to communicate with your contacts in real time. And you can also start IM conversations with several people, and keep track of them!
5. You can make face-to face video calls with your contacts , or add video to an existing Messaging conversation.
6. Communicating has never been so easy!

Install Skype

1. On the top link bar, click the Account icon.
2. Click My Account.
3. In the left navigation pane, click My Installs.
4. Locate the Skype For Business area.
5. From the Language drop-down, select the language to use.
6. From the Version drop-down, select the version to install.
7. From the Edition drop-down, select the edition to install.
8. Click Install Skype.
9. Click Run.

Set Up your Device

1. At the top of the Skype For Business window, click the Show Menu drop-down.
2. Select Tools.
3. From the Tools drop-down, click Options.
4. In the left navigation pane, click Audio Device.
5. Under Audio Device, select the Select The Device You Want To Use For Audio Calls drop-down.
6. Select the appropriate device.
7. Under Customize Your Device, drag the slider next to Speaker, Microphone, or Ringer to adjust the respective volumes.
8. To allow a secondary ringer, select the Also Ring checkbox.
9. From the Also Ring drop-down, select the appropriate option.
10. To unmute the phone when it rings, select the Unmute When My Phone Rings checkbox.
11. To use the best audio quality during a meeting, select the Allow Stereo Audio Playback When Available checkbox.
12. Click OK.