Internet and Email 101 v1
- 4. Following are the original top level domains .com commercial .net network oriented .org non-profit organization .edu U.S. educational only .gov U.S. government only .mil U.S. military only .int international treaties between governments
- 5. After 2000 15 new domains were created • .aero aerospace • .asia asia • .biz business • .cat Catalan region • .coop cooperatives • .info information service • .jobs employment • .me an individual • .mobi mobile phones, etc. • .museum museum • .name an individual • .pro licensed professionals • .tel contacts • .travel travel • .xxx X-rated site
- 7. Features
- 9. Keywords Search Many search engines by default offer a keyword search. This kind of search will find all pages that contain any of the words you have specified. Moreover, the search will find the words in any order and in any location. For example…
- 10. Phrase Search Many search engines allow you to perform an exact phrase search, so that pages with only the words you type in, in that exact order and with no words in between them, will be found. The exact phrase search is often a remedy for too many irrelevant hits. To perform an exact phrase search at a search engine that permits it, put the phrase in quotation marks: “your phrase here”
- 14. NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND!
- 15. Conclusion For any further training make an appointment with Resident IT Support Thursday’s 9 am – 2 pm or by appointment Call xxx-xxx-xxxx For a copy of this Presentation see Adam Ripsam Any questions?
- 17. Email 101 • Part 1 - Introduction – Explaining email – Parts of an email address – Types of email services – Acquiring an email account • Part 2 – Sending and Receiving Email – Signing in – Composing and sending – Checking mail – Replying and Forwarding Part 3 – Managing Your Messages – Deleting messages – The “Trash” folder – Email security – Signing out
- 18. Part 1: Introduction What is Email and Why is it Popular? • An electronic message sent from one computer to another. • Email saves money and time compared to regular mail. • An email message takes seconds to reach destination.
- 19. How does Email Work? Email travels via the Internet from one computer to another. Computers known as mail servers direct outgoing mail and store incoming the mail. Once email reaches your mail server, it waits in an electronic mail box, the "Inbox” for you to collect it. Part 1: Introduction
- 20. Part 1: Introduction Things You Can Do with Email • Compose and Send: write an email and send it to others. • Reply: reply to an email that you received. • Forward: pass on an email that you received to others. • Attachment: You can send files with your email such as: pictures, music, software and documents
- 21. Part 1: Introduction An email address consists of 3 parts: Unique User Name chosen by the email account owner Domain Name company/organization providing the email service jackandjill@gmail.com “At” sign
- 22. Part 1: Introduction Two Ways to Get Email 1. Provided by your Internet Service Provider Monthly fee for internet connection often includes email service. • ATT - ...@att.net • Comcast - …@comcast.com 2. Free Web-Based Service Providers Advertising on the site pays for the service. • Gmail - …@gmail.com • Hotmail - …@hotmail.com • Yahoo - …@yahoo.com
- 23. Part 1: Introduction Two Ways People Check Email 1. Web-Based Email • Login to a web site • Messages stay on the mail server • Can be accessed from any computer with internet connection 2. Using Email Software • Open and login to your email software application (e.g. Outlook) • The application retrieves your messages from the mail server and saves them to your computer’s hard drive
- 24. Part 1: Introduction How to Sign Up for a Gmail Email Account 1. Go to www.gmail.com 2. Click on “Sign Up for Gmail” 3. Fill in the Registration Form
- 25. Part 1: Introduction Should I provide accurate person information or is it OK to lie? Unique login name Password registration boxes and password strength Security question Answer to the security question Description of Google’s Web History
- 26. Part 1: Introduction Email address for authenticating account Location of person creating an account Word verification Terms of Service policy and links to other user policies Button for creating Gmail account
- 27. Part 1: Introduction Getting Registration Help 1. Gmail provides a registration help section. Click on “Help” at the bottom of the registration page. 2. Book a computer at the library and ask the Information Desk staff for assistance.
- 28. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email Three Exercises 1. Signing in (“Logging In”) to Gmail 2. Sending a message to your class partner 3. Reading new messages in your “Inbox”
- 29. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email Exercise 1: Signing In 1. Go to www.gmail.com 2. Type in your username and password 3. Click on the ‘sign in’ button
- 30. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email INBOX MAIN MENU CONTACT LIST
- 31. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email Exercise 2: Sending an Email To: Type full email address of your class partner Subject: Type a title for your message Message: Type your message in this box Send: Used to send emails
- 32. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email Confirmation message: Confirmation message and link to sent message
- 33. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email Checking for New Email Messages The number of new messages in your account appears beside the Inbox link.Main Menu
- 34. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email The Inbox Messages already opened Un-read message in bold font
- 35. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email Your Messages TitleSender Date Double click on a subject to read a message
- 36. Reading a Message (Without header information) Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email Message Sender’s name and email address Show details link
- 37. Part 2: Sending and Receiving Email Reading a Message (With header information) Message Date sent Sender’s name and email address Receiver’s email address
- 38. Part 3: Managing your Messages Replying to a Message “Replying” to a message sends it back to the person who sent it to you. Forwarding a Message By “forwarding” you can pass a message on to other friends.
- 39. Part 3: Managing your Messages Three Ways to Delete Messages 1. Click on the delete button while viewing a message OR 2. Click on the small arrow next to ‘Reply’ and select ‘Delete Message’ OR 3. From the “Inbox” 1. Click on the check box beside a message you want to delete 2. Click on the delete button
- 40. Part 3: Managing your Messages The Trash Folder • Deleted messages go to the “Trash” folder. • If you delete something by accident, you can retrieve it from “Trash”. • If you delete a message in “Trash”, it is gone for good. • You can delete everything in the “Trash” folder by clicking on “Empty”
- 41. Protect yourself • Many online thieves go after senior citizens because they likely have a solid nest egg and have excellent credit, two appealing traits for thieves. • Unfortunately, seniors are more likely to fall victim to Internet fraud such as non-delivery of items ordered online and credit and debit card scams.
- 42. Conclusion Email Security • Always sign out, especially if you are using a public computer! • Never send your SIN or bank account number by email. • Beware of messages that: – Ask for your bank account information, even if they say they want to put money into your account (e.g. The Nigerian Scam) – Ask you to click on a link, login and verify personal information (e.g. Phishing bank scams) – inform you that you have won a prize/money and ask for personal information in order to give you your prize
- 43. Conclusion Always Remember to Sign Out!
- 44. Conclusion For any further training make an appointment with Resident IT Support Thursday’s 9 am – 2 pm or by appointment Call xxx-xxx-xxxx For a copy of this Presentation see Adam Ripsam Any questions?