CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes

Sending e-mail

To send e-mail using Windows Mail:

1Connect to your Internet service provider.

2Click (Start), then click E-mail. Your default e-mail program opens.

3Click Create Mail.

4Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the To box.

5Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.

6Type the e-mail message.

Tip

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.

7When finished, click Send. Your e-mail is sent over the Internet to the e-mail address you specified.

Checking your e-mail

Help

For general information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type e-mailin the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

To check your e-mail using Windows Mail:

1Connect to your Internet service provider.

2Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens.

3Click Send/Receive.

4Double-click the message you want to read.

Tip

To protect your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” on page 63.

For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see the online help in your e-mail program.

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