Using E-Mail; Sending E-Mail - eMachines T3104 - 256 MB RAM User Manual

CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet

Using e-mail

Sending e-mail

Tips & Tricks
Most e-mail programs let you attach files,
such as photographs, to your e-mail. For
more information, see the help for your
e-mail program.
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E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet
connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet
account.
The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your
e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.
An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet
domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that
user. Your e-mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an
ISP. For example, a person with an account with Hotmail might have an e-mail
address that is similar to this one:
User name
To send e-mail using Outlook or Outlook Express:
Connect to your Internet service provider.
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Click Start, then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens.
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Click New.
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Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the
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To box.
Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.
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Type the e-mail message.
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When finished, click Send. Your e-mail is sent over the Internet to the
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e-mail address you specified.
jdoe@hotmail.com
Internet domain name
www.emachines.com