Downloadable Step-by-Step Guides for Popular Communication Apps
Check out these downloadable Sunny Guides for downloading, installing, and using popular communication apps to help you keep in touch while you are social distancing.
To download a guide, find the one that matches the computer, phone, tablet, or operating system you are using and click the Open Guide button. A new page will open so you can see the guide in PDF format. If you want to download (save) the file to your device, click the download icon that looks similar to this (it will be in the top-right corner of your screen). If you don’t see the icon, move your cursor closer to that area and the menu will pop up.
Once you click the download icon, you will either see the file download at the bottom-left of your screen or a window will pop up asking you where you wish to save your file. Please note that your device or system may not behave the same way we've described as each person's device can be configured to open and download PDFs differently.
Downloadable Guides: Skype (Android, Windows, & iOS)
Skype is an online calling service that allows two or more people to see and hear one another on a live video feed. It can be used on a computer, laptop, tablet, and most types of mobile phones.
Android (phone/tablet)
Windows (computer)
iOS (phone/tablet)
Downloadable Guides: Zoom (Android, Windows, & iOS)
Zoom is an online calling service that allows two or more people to see and hear one another over live video. It can be used on a computer, laptop, tablet, and most types of mobile phones. It is free to download and use, and allows you to keep in touch with friends and family.
Android (phone/tablet)
Windows (computer)
iOS (phone/tablet)
Downloadable Guides: FaceTime (iOS & Mac)
FaceTime is an online live video calling service that is free to use for Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. FaceTime is not compatible with Android devices, so both you and the person you’re calling must have an Apple device with FaceTime set up to use the service. You can use it to make one-on-one calls to your loved ones, or have group calls with multiple people at once.
iOS (phone/tablet)
Mac (computer)
Downloadable Guides: Google Duo (Android)
Google Duo is a high-quality video calling app that is free to use for Android. Make one-to-one calls, use voice and video calling, and set up call groups with your favourite social circle. Use chat messaging to keep conversations going, and join calls directly and simply within the app.
Android (phone/tablet)
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