The presentation from our "Introduction to Gmail" course.
Learn all about Gmail, a free email service, set-up an account, and learn the basics of creating, sending, and forwarding a message.
2. Introduction to Gmail
Kathryn Bergeron
Systems Librarian
Baldwin Public Library
248/554-4650
Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org
3. Computer & Internet Use at the
Library
• Acceptable Use Policy
– Obey all laws regarding copyright
– No obscene/harmful to minors material
– No damage to equipment or network
– No personal software
– No illegal activities
4. Internet Safety
• Privacy
– Personal information
– Passwords
– Financial information
• Security
– Email, chat, other services
• Safety
– Meeting online “friends”
5. What is Email?
• Electronic format – send & receive mail
• Internet based
• Can send to groups of people at once
• Can send pictures, articles, documents,
etc…
6. Understanding Your E-mail Address
BaldwinPublicLibrary@gmail.com
4 parts to an email address:
1. User Name: BaldwinPublicLibrary
2. @: at
3. Provider: gmail.com
4. Password
16. Your New Gmail Account
Compose Messages Here
Pick Up Messages Here:
Click on the Subject Line to see the message:
Eg: “Access Gmail on your mobile phone”,
or “Import your contacts and old email”
17. To SEND a message
1. Enter your recipient’s email
2. Enter a subject
3. Type your message here
4. Click Send
18. 1. Hit Reply
2. Type your recipient’s email address
3. Type your message
4. Click send
To REPLY to a message
19. 1. Click Forward
2. Type your recipient’s email address
3. Type any additional message
4. Click send
To FORWARD a message
20. 1. Click the arrow on the message you want to delete
2. Click Delete this message
To DELETE a message
21. 1. Click the delete button at the top
To DELETE a conversation
22. 1. Click the “Sign Out” link at the top
To SIGN OUT of Gmail
23. 1. Click “Attach A File” (Shown here as “Attach Another File)”
To ATTACH a file to a message
2. Click Browse
3. Find Your File (Try your “Desktop” or “My Documents”) –
Items on a Flash drive are kept in the E: Drive Under “My
Computer”
4. Click Open
24. 1. Click on the link that says “Settings”
To CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
2. Click on the link that says “Accounts”
3. Click on the link that says “Google Account Settings”
Slide 1
25. 1. Click on the link that says “Change Password”
To CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
Slide 2
26. For more information…
Kathryn Bergeron
Adult Services Librarian
248/554-4650
Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org
Presentation Slides Available at:
http://www.slideshare.net/KABergeron/gmail-1
Hinweis der Redaktion
Mail analogy:
User name: address
@: stamp
Provider: USPS/UPS/FedEx – all different places to get the same thing
Password: key to your mailbox/PO Box