Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box. Type the e-mail message.

Chapter 5: Using the Internet

Using e-mail

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 America Online might have an e-mail address that is similar to this one:

jdoe@aol.com

User name

Internet domain name

Sending e-mail

To send e-mail using America Online:

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Connect to your America Online account.

Click Write.

Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the Send To box.

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6 When finished, click Send Now. Your e-mail is sent over the Internet to the e-mail address you specified.

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