A video call lets you see and hear the person you are talking to. It is a great way to stay close to family and friends, wherever they are.

You download video-calling apps from the Play Store. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger both let you make video calls.

You can call one person or several, by voice or by video, much like a normal phone call. To make a call, your phone needs to be connected to the internet through Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Calls over a free Wi-Fi network cost nothing.

Getting started with WhatsApp

  1. If WhatsApp is not already on your phone, find it in the Play Store. Tap Install and accept the terms of use.
  2. Enter your mobile number, including the country code.
  3. You will receive a code by text message. Enter it to confirm your number.
  4. WhatsApp will ask for access to your contacts and other data on your phone. You need to allow this.

Video calling with WhatsApp

  1. Tap the Calls tab at the top of the screen.
  2. Tap the green phone icon with a plus sign to start a call. You can also use the search field to find a contact.
  3. Tap the video icon next to the person you want to call.

The call starts with your self-view camera switched on. During the call, you can:

  • Switch cameras by tapping the camera icon with arrows in the bottom-left corner.
  • Turn off your video by tapping the video icon at the bottom centre. The call carries on as a voice call.
  • Mute yourself by tapping the microphone icon in the bottom-right corner.
  • Add someone to the call by tapping the contact icon with a plus sign in the top-right corner.

That's it. You're ready to make video calls on your Doro smartphone.

Video calling with Facebook Messenger

  1. In the Facebook app, tap the Messenger icon in the top-right corner, to the right of the search field. It looks like a speech bubble with a lightning bolt.
  2. If Messenger is not installed, follow the instructions on the screen to install it.
  3. Log in with your Facebook details. Your Facebook friends will appear in Messenger too.
  4. Type a name in the search field to find the person you want to call.
  5. The phone and video icons are in the top-right corner. Tap the video icon to start a video call.

The call starts with your self-view camera switched on. During the call, you can:

  • Switch cameras by tapping the camera icon with arrows in the top-right corner.
  • Turn off your video by tapping the video icon. The call carries on as a voice call.
  • Mute yourself by tapping the microphone icon.
  • Add fun face filters, such as bunny ears or giant cartoon glasses, by tapping the magic wand icon.
  • Add someone to the call by tapping the contact icon with a plus sign at the bottom of the screen.
  • Take a picture of the call by tapping the shutter icon in the bottom-left corner.

Good luck with video calling on your Doro smartphone.

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