Basics By Jane Maringer-Cantu

What is ? n is electronic mail. n n You can exchange electronic mail ( ) with people around the world. n n provides a fast, economical and convenient way to send messages to family, friends and colleagues.

What is an Address? n You can send a message to anyone around the world if you know the person’s address. n An address defines the location of an individual’s mailbox on the Internet.

Parts of an Address n An address consists of two parts separated by (“at”) symbol. n An address cannot contain spaces.

Parts of an Address name user name  The user name is the name of the person’s account. This can be a real name or a nickname.  symbol (“at”) separates the username from the server name. domain name  The domain name is the location of the person’s account on the Internet. Periods (.) separate the various parts of the domain name.

Addresses n The domain identifies the kind of organization that hosts the mail server. The most common are: n. com for companies or commercial n.edu for educational institutions n.net for networking companies n.mil for military organizations n.gov for government departments and groups n.org for non-profit organizations or other groups

Addresses n addresses outside the U.S. typically have a two-letter suffix designating the country. n. ca for Canada n.au for Australia n.uk for United Kingdom

Addresses n Here are some addresses of some famous people: n President n Brad Pitt n Tom Brokaw n James Woods n Bill Gates

Smileys n You can use special characters called smileys or emoticons, to express emotions in messages. n These characters resemble human faces if you turn them sideways. Smile :-)Laugh :-D Cry :’-(Frown :-(

Netiquette Manners on the Internet n Electronic mail is not protected and not private. n Write with clarity and courtesy. n Be careful when replying to a message. n Keep messages concise or brief.

Netiquette Continued n Never send chain letters over the Internet or forward s unless you take the time to comment to the specific person. n Angry or heated messages are called “flames”. n Use the subject or RE: line to clearly state the topic of your message.

Netiquette Continued n Using all CAPS gives a word very strong emphasis. It can also have the effect of SHOUTING! It is also a strain on your eyes. n Always use upper and lower case letters when typing messages. n Spell-check your message before you send it.

Netiquette Continued n Using the cc. and bcc. fields when writing your message respects your contact’s privacy. n Before sending very large attachments, make sure you compress your files. n Don’t act like a spammer, if you want your business to be credible.

Let’s go to your account or n n In your location field or textbox, type in and click Enter.

Login n n You must log in with your ID and password. n n If you want to give your address to your friends so they may write you, you need to use the whole Yahoo Mail address.

Composing a Message n TO: n Always type in the complete address in the TO: section.

Composing a Message n SUBJECT n Don’t forget to type in the SUBJECT in the Subject text box.

Sending Attachments n n You can attach files such as documents, pictures, programs, sounds and videos to a message.

Sending Attachments n n The computer receiving the message must have the necessary hardware and software to display or play the file.

Contacts n n You can add your favorite addresses to your address book (Contacts tab).

Any Questions?