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Compaq 5BW474 manual Understanding eMail Addresses

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Understanding eMail Addresses

To send and receive eMail, you need an eMail address so that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will know where to “pick up” and “deliver” mail.

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The My Presario—Learning

More guide on this CD has information on finding eMail addresses.

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eMail extensions identify the type of server where an organization resides. Some of the most common eMail extensions and their descriptions are as follows:

Extension	Description
.org	organization

.com	commercial
.net	commercial

.edu	education

Understanding eMail Addresses

Some ISPs allow you to pick an eMail address, but others require you to follow a set pattern:

➜your name

➜@

➜ISP server name

ISP names can be longer and more complex, but basically anything to the right of the @sign is the ISP server name and anything to the left is the user name. For example:

Your ISP will guide you through the process of selecting an Internet name and address unique only to you.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

WELCOME TO THE WEB 4-7

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Compaq 5BW474 manual Understanding eMail Addresses

Contents

My Presario - Getting Started 214905-3722000 Compaq Computer Corporation Page Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Turning on the Speakers Adjusting the Volume Chapter 3 Using Your ComputerMaking Screen Selections Accessing Software and Files ScrollingSetting the Internet Buttons to AOL Internet Connection Chapter 4 Welcome to the WebWhat Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink? Compaq Connection Helper Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN Connecting with AOLEntering BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chapter 5 Common TasksChapter 6 Need Some Help? Using the Recovery CDCONTENTS-V IndexCONTENTS-VI MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDIntroduction Using This Guide Symbols and Graphics Used Where Can I FindInformation Safety and Comfort In This ChapterUsing This Guide 1-2 INTRODUCTIONSymbols and Graphics Used Replacing Parts Where CanWarranty Certificate I Find Information?Safety and Comfort Using the My Presario Learning MoreSetting Up an Internet Service Provider ISP Account SettingYour Computer at a Glance Setting Up Your Computer Registration Setting Up Your PrinterWhat’s in Front? Your Computer at a GlanceWhat’s in Back? Setting Up Your Computer Registration Registering with Compaq and MicrosoftSetting up an Internet Service Provider ISP Account Setting Up Your Printer Diskette, Hard Drive CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives Using YourKeyboard Basics Keyboard Buttons Scroll Mouse Speakers ComputerKeyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysCD/DVD controls Keyboard ButtonsVolume/Mute buttons Internet ZoneUsing CD/DVD Control Buttons Note Button functions may vary by model and by region Using Internet Zone Buttonsget creative using the Web browser is Alta VistaMy Program Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsDescription Assigning the My Program Button Adjusting the Volume4. Select Program or Document Putting Your Computer to Sleep Waking Your ComputerUnderstanding the System Status Lights Making Screen Selections Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse ScrollingAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersAdjusting the Volume Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives The Diskette DriveCD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive The Hard Drive1. Press the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CDPlaying a DVD Movie 3. Point to Programs, and then Compaq DVD ExpressMedia Creating Your Own CDsUses 3-18 USING YOUR COMPUTER MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDthe Web Internet Connection Web Searches eMail Content AdvisorWelcome to Basic ConceptsWhat Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL Compaq Connection HelperConnecting with AOL Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSNInternet Connection Searching the Web Using AOL Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET Powered by MSNWeb Searches eMail Setting Up Outlook Express eMailTyping an eMail Message Understanding eMail Addresses Sending an eMail Using AOL Sending an eMail Using Outlook Express4-8 WELCOME TO THE WEB Reading Your Outlook Express eMail Messages Reading Your AOL eMail MessagesContent Advisor Restricting Internet ContentPrint Basics Games Software Common 5 TasksIn This Chapter Using the Menu to Print Print BasicsPlaying Preinstalled Games on Your Computer GamesInstalling Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette SoftwareInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet 5-6 COMMON TASKS MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDHelp? Recovery CD TroubleshootingNeed Some Helpful HintsEntering BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Helpful HintsRecovery CD Using the Recovery CDTroubleshooting AudioProblem CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROMSymptom SolutionProblem Diskette DriveSymptom SolutionSolution SymptomProblem Select Perform maintenance nowSolution SymptomProblem My Computer iconProblem Display MonitorSymptom SolutionProblem Hard DriveSymptom SolutionProblem Internet AccessSymptom SolutionProblem Keyboard and Scroll MouseSymptom SolutionProblem MemorySymptom SolutionProblem PowerSymptom SolutionProblem SymptomSolution 6-16 NEED SOME HELP? MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDSymbols IndexCompaq.NET powered by MSN 2-5, 4-3 Page Page