Access methods: Videophone, Skype, web camera, and Instant messaging.
Using Skype: Skype (versions 5.3 or higher for Mac, Version 5.5 or higher for Windows, Using H.323 (IP): Polycom, D-Link, Grandstream, or any videophone capable of dialing an IP or DNS address
Language Support:
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and English
PC/Mac compatibility & requirements, internet requirements:
Skype is PC and MAC compatible broadband Internet connection is required,
Minimum recommended speeds – 512 KBPS download and 512 KBPS upload
Skype for Mac minimum requirements are:
- 1GHz Intel processor
- Mac OS X v10.5.8 (Leopard) or newer.
- 100 MB free disk space.
- Either USB or regular headset if your Mac does not have a built-in microphone.
- Download drivers<http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/> if you are using an external webcam.
- For voice calls recommend broadband connection with 100 kbps down / 100 kbps up.
- As a minimum you’ll need a high-speed broad connection of 512kbps down/128kbps up and a computer with a 1 GHz processor. 3G cellular Internet connections are not recommended
Skype for Windows minimum requirements are:
- PC running Windows® XP, Vista or 7, both 32- and 64-bit operating systems.
- Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).
- Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
- For voice calls recommend broadband connection with 100 kbps down / 100 kbps up.
- As a minimum you’ll need a high-speed broad connection of 512kbps down / 128kbps up and a computer with a 1 GHz processor. 3G cellular Internet connections are not recommended