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Creating an E-Mail Account

Creating an E-Mail Account. Using Gmail. Objectives:. What is e-mail Why use e-mail Create an e-mail account. What is e-mail. E-mail is short for electronic mail. It is the exchange of electronic messages and computer files between computers that are connected to the internet.

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Creating an E-Mail Account

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  1. Creating an E-Mail Account Using Gmail

  2. Objectives: • What is e-mail • Why use e-mail • Create an e-mail account

  3. What is e-mail • E-mail is short for electronic mail. • It is the exchange of electronic messages and computer files between computers that are connected to the internet.

  4. Reasons to create an e-mail account • Cheaper and faster than a letter and less intrusive than a phone call • Pay bills online • Apply for jobs online • Make purchases online

  5. Getting started Address box Click once in the address box and type: www.google.com.

  6. Click “Gmail” located at the top of the web page.

  7. Click “Create an account” in the lower right hand corner of the screen

  8. Select a language Type inside the fields to the left Depending on how much anonymity you want to preserve, you may want to base your username on your real name or a familiar nickname, or use a alias which you do not use elsewhere. If you do not use your real name, you should pick a username that you are comfortable with, but also one that is not offensive to others. Password may consist of numbers, letters or a combination of both. Retype your login name to confirm it. Uncheck the checkmark

  9. Click the down arrow and select a security question, incase you forget your password. Type the answer to your security question Leave field blank In the field to the left, type in the characters you see above the field… “pleduri”

  10. Check the information you’ve entered above. • Read the terms and conditions then click “I accept. Create my account.”

  11. Click here

  12. How to read your e-mails Click here Click on the label message list also known as an e-mail to read messages.

  13. Compose an e-mail 4 1 2 3 1. Enter the e-mail address of the person receiving the e-mail 2. Enter a subject 3. Type your message here. Be sure to space your words. 4. Click “Send” to send your e-mail.

  14. Public Training Classes • Free demonstrations are given at Central Library and select branches! • Pick up the Houston Public Library’s Calendar of Events. • For more information Call (832) 393-1313, or visit http://www.houstonlibrary.org

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