Skype and Nokia announced at the February 2009 GSM World Congress that Nokia would pre-install Skype on its S60 smart phones by 2009q3. 
It won't happen this year but the limited release of Skype for Symbian shows progress.
This is a real client, not a Skype Lite thin client. It works over 3G and Wi-Fi You won't get the full Skype experience. You do get chat and calling. You don't get public chats or the ability to initiate a conference call. No video calling. No Wi-Fi via the Boingo-provided Skype Access service. No call transfer.
A few cautions. First, don't try this Beta on your phone unless it's on the list. Second, install it in memory; it's too slow if you run it off your SIM card. Third, Nokia's PC Suite backup won't backup Skype. So upgrades to Symbian or your firmware delete your Skype chat history. Fourth, you cannot forbid Skype from using 3G. If your data plan is capped or expensive, Skype may use it even when Wi-Fi is available. Skype doesn't ask or give you the choice. Last, it's an early beta, still with bugs or design defects that drop calls, give you confusing messages, make loud noises. Caveat downloader.
Cautions aside, go get it. Symbian S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 devices (Nokia E71, E63, E66, N82, E51, N95, N95 8GB, N81, N81 8GB, E90). Symbian S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 devices (Nokia N96, N85, 5320, 6210 Navigator, 6210 Classic, N78, N79).
Your Nokia isn't on the list? Check out Skype-compatible IM+ for Skype, Nimbuzz, fring or minifring.
Full text below of the Skype for Symbian User Guide (pdf).
User Guide
Skype for Symbian 3rd Edition Feature pack 1 and 2
Introduction
Skype for Symbian S60 enables you to use Skype on smart phones running the Symbian S60 3rd edition, Feature Pack 1 and 2.
This guide describes how to:
- Install Skype for Symbian S60 smart phone
- Configure Skype for Symbian S60
- Use Skype for Symbian S60
Installation
Environment requirements
Skype for Symbian can be installed on any S60 Feature Pack 1 or Feature Pack 2 phone.
However, currently it has been verified to be functioning optimally on following phone models and phone firmware releases;
- E 71 S60 3d Ed. FP 1 210.21.006 RM- 346
- N 96 S60 3d Ed. FP 2 12.043 RM-247
- N 85 S60 3d Ed. FP 2 10.045
- 5320 S60 3d Ed. FP 2 04.13 ( 01-12-2008) RM-409
- 6210 Navigator S60 3d Ed. FP 2 4.13 RM - 367
- 6220 Classic S60 3d Ed. FP 2 4.13 RM- 328
- N 78 S60 3d Ed. FP 2 20.149
- N 79 S60 3d Ed. FP 2 20.175(06-04-09) RM-348
- E 63 S60 3d Ed. FP 1 100.21.110 (14-11-2008) RM-437
- E 66 S60 3d Ed. FP 1 210.21.007 ( 27-02-2009) RM-343
- N 82 S60 3d Ed. FP 1 31.0.16
- E 51 S60 3d Ed. FP 1 300.34.56 RM - 244
- N 95 S60 3d Ed. FP 1 31.0.017
- N 95 8 Gb S60 3d Ed. FP 1 20.0.016
- N 81 S60 3d Ed. FP 1 11.0.045
- N 81 8 Gb S60 3d Ed. FP 1 11.0.045
- E 90 S 60 3d FP 1 300.34.84
It is recommended to update phone’s firmware to the latest one.
Installation on phone models not listed is not recommended.
Skype for Symbian requires at least 6 Mb of free storage space on your phone to install.
To function effectively, Skype for Symbian requires a high speed wireless Internet connection over a wireless (Wi-Fi) or 3G networks. The procedures to configure Wi-Fi and 3G features are beyond the scope of this document, but are typically performed by selecting ‘Applications->Tools->Settings->Connection->Access points’.
Recommended installation method
Skype for Symbian can be installed via various means, installation methods include;
- OTA (Over the air)
- Via Nokia PC suite
- Via sending application sis file to phone via Bluetooth.
Supported installation locations
Skype for Symbian should be installed to phone main memory.
Installation to removable memory card is not recommended and can result in application performance degradations or launch failures.
Starting Skype for the first time
Notifications
On first start user is notified of details of client usage.
Application access
User asked to allow the application access to wireless connectivity and mobile network.
No emergency calls
User is informed that Skype for Symbian is not a substitute for an ordinary phone and cannot be used to make emergency calls.
Choose a connection
Please choose an access point that Skype will use to establish internet connection. In a while, you will be signed in to your account and will see Skype Contact list screen.
Creating new account
Accept terms of service.
To create a new account, please fill in all fields.
When you finished filling in ‘Create Account’ form, press ‘Done’– if the Skype name that you have entered has not been already taken; the new account will be created for you.
Signing in to existing account
If you already have an account you can choose ‘Sign In to Skype’. Fill in ‘Skype Name’ and ‘Password’ fields, then press ‘Sign In’.
Using Skype for Symbian
Main menu
Main menu provides quick access to all client features.
Contact list displays user contacts.
IMs contain chats and their history.
History contains a log of sent and received calls, files, voice mails ,SMS-es and authorization requests.
Contacts screen
The Contact list screen displays Skype users and phone numbers (for SkypeOut calls) you have added to your contacts list. It displays the current online status of each user, and allows you to manage your contacts.
Setting own Presence status
To set own online status, press ‘Options’ and select ‘Change online status’ from menu.
List of available Presence statuses:
- Offline – you are not currently signed in to Skype.
- Online – you are ready to make and receive calls or chat messages.Your status will be set to Online automatically when you sign in.
- Away – indicates that you are online but away from your Pocket PC.
- Do not Disturb –indicates that you are busy. Skype will not notify you of incoming calls or chat, although a Call tab is added to the tab bar when a call is received.
- Invisible – allows you to remain online while others see you as offline.
Options menu
‘Options’ menu allows you to among other things;
- Add a Contact to add known contacts.
- Search for Skype Users to search for other Skype users based on selection criteria.
- Change Skype Settings.
- View ‘About Skype’ to provide information about the running version of Skype for Symbian.
- View ‘Help’ screen.
- Sign Out to end your Skype session.
- Exit to close (as opposed to send to background) the Skype application.
IMs screen
This screen displays a list of active chats. You can open an active chat, set the chat topic, leave a chat and add or view chat participants.
History - Calls screen
This screen displays a history of received, dialed, and missed Skype and SkypeOut calls. It is possible to place a call directly from this screen by pressing ‘Green’ button.
History – Files screen
This screen displays a history of files sent and received to device. Individual files can be accessed from this screen.
History – Voice mails screen
This screen lists received voice mails. From this screen you can send, play and manage your voice mails.
History – SMS messages screen
SMS messages send by you are listed here. You can view and manage individual messages from this screen.
History – Contact requests
Unanswered authorization messages, contact details requests are displayed on this screen.
Settings – Call forwarding
Here you can manage the way Skype forwards incoming calls when you are offline, available options are;
- Don’t forward – calls are not forwarded
- Skype voice mail – calls are forwarded to your Skype voicemail (requires purchase of Skype voice mail service)
- Other number – calls are forwarded to a specified number. (requires Skype credit and forwarding set up.)
Settings – Privacy
Here you can restrict which other Skype users can contact you. Privacy settings for chats and Calls are separate. Settings available for both types are following;
- Anyone – any Skype user can contact you.
- Only people in my Contact list – Skype users already in your contact list are allowed to contact you.
- Only people with my details – Skype users with whom you have shared your details are allowed to contact you.
Settings - Connection
You can change different connection related settings here:
- Default access point
- 3G cost alert – if enabled, Skype will require explicit user permission to establish 3G connection.
Making a Call and Starting a Chat
- To make a call, highlight one of your contacts, and press ‘Green’ button.
- Alternatively, press Joystick Middle button – ‘Communication’ menu will be displayed. Select ‘Call’.
- To start a Chat, press Joystick Middle button – ‘Communication’ menu will be displayed. Select ‘Start Chat’.
Incoming Skype Call
When you see an incoming call balloon, you have several options:
- Answer the call by either pressing ‘Green’ button, or by selecting ‘Answer’ from ‘Options’ menu.
- Reject the call by either pressing ‘Red’ button or by pressing ‘Reject’ soft button.
Note that during Incoming Call notification, ‘Red’ button does not dismiss Skype to background, but rather rejects incoming call.
Terminating ongoing Skype Call
- To terminate active Skype call either press ‘Red’ button, or ‘End call’ soft button.
Dial a number
In order to make a call to any number, perform following actions:
- From Contacts screen, press ‘Options’.
- Select ‘Dial number’.
- Input correctly formatted phone number and either press Green button or select ‘Call’ from Options menu.
You can change your dialing prefix by pressing ‘Options’ ‘Country codes’ and selecting the country. Appropriate dialing prefix will be added automatically to phone number input screen.
Sending Voicemail
You can send a voicemail to other Skype users who have voice mail service enabled.
- From Contact list, highlight a contact.
- Press ‘Options’ select ‘Send Voicemail ’
- After voice mail greeting is played, recording of your voice mail is started.
Managing contacts
A contact is any Skype user you allow to talk or chat with you, or a SkypeOut number. Use Skype’s privacy features to decide who can and cannot contact you.
Known contacts
If you know the Skype name of a contact to add, perform the following tasks:
- Select ‘New Contact’ from the Contacts ‘Options’ menu.
- Select the ‘Search Skype users’ option.
- Type the Skype name of the contact – Skype will search for it, and display the results.
- Highlight desired contact and then select ‘Options->Add to Contacts’.
- In the ‘Enter a reason’ window, type a message to introduce yourself.
The new contact will appear on the Contact list. If the user authorizes you to see online status, the Contact list displays the current status for the user.
Alternatively, to add a SkypeOut contact, perform the following tasks:
- Select ‘New Contact’ from the Contacts ‘Options’ menu.
- Select the ‘Add phone number’ option.
- Enter the phone number into window and then select ‘Yes’.
Unknown contacts
If you do not know the Skype name of a user you want to add to your contacts list, perform the
following actions:
- Select ‘Options->Search’ from the Contact list screen.
- Type a name in the ‘Name or e-mail address’ of the Search screen, optionally specify search criterion using the remaining fields and then select ‘Ok’ button.
- After a short delay, Skype for Symbian displays a list of Skype users that match your search details.
Authorizing contacts
When a user requests to add you to a contact list, Skype for Symbian displays an authorization request notification. Open the notification to respond to the request.
Existing contacts
To manage existing contacts, perform the following tasks:
Highlight a contact you want to manage, and then select ‘Options->Contact’ submenu.
From here you can perform following tasks:
- View the contact’s profile.
- Rename the contact.
- Remove the contact.
- Block the contact.
- Request authorization (only if you are not authorized yet).
If your contacts list is large, you can use the quick search facility to find a contact quickly and easily. While on the Contact list screen, simply press a button on the keypad – respective letter will appear in the text box to view only those contacts whose names begin with that letter.
Backup/Restore
Skype for Symbian is not included in the Backup performed by Nokia PC Suite. This means that if you Backup and later restore your smart phone, your Skype installation will be lost together with all your Chat history.
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