Internet and Email Basics Level 1 (level 1)

Five 2-hour classes for $25

InEmBasic2: Janet Shaw, Seminar Room, 2-4 (Full)

Thu, Aug 12, 19, 26, Sep 02, 09

InEmBasic4: Janet Shaw, Seminar Room, 10-12

Fri/Tue, Oct 08, 12, 15, 19, 22

Outline

This course follows from the Computer Basics Level 1 course and will give you further experience with the World Wide Web using the browser program called Internet Explorer. It will then teach you how to receive emails and send plain text emails. Six places are reserved for new members who have attended the Computer Basics course. Others may join if there are spare places.

Background

PLEASE NOTE: Outlook Express (XP), Windows Mail (Vista) and Windows Live Mail (Windows7)are very similar email programs.

Topics Covered Include

• Revision of opening Internet Explorer and familiarisation with the interface and command bars
• Using the search engine Google
• What is a hyperlink?
• The Favourites folder
• Email window format and command bars
• Composing, sending and receiving emails
• Forwarding and replying to emails
• Blocking unwanted mail
• Recording email addresses in the Address Book (WindowsXP) or the Contact folder (Windows Vista and Windows7)
• a look at webmail which will help those going overseas and wish to use an internet cafe to email home!

Skills Required

Confidence with using the mouse and good knowledge of the keyboard are really desirable.

Hardware Required

A Broadband internet connection.

Software Required

For those with Windows7, you should have Windows Live Mail installed and configured or else be using a webmail address.