E-mail – Compaq 6000 User Manual
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Getting Started
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Using the Internet
Web Browsers
A Web browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer lets
you view and explore information on the Web.
Common features of a Web browser include:
■ Home page — your starting point for
exploring the Web
■ Search engine — an application that searches
for Web information you request
■ Bookmarks/Favorites — a list of Internet
addresses you often visit
■ History list — a list of Web sites you have
visited recently
E-mail (electronic mail) allows you to send letters,
pictures, postcards, even music and video clips, to
anyone instantaneously.
Outlook Express is the e-mail program that comes
with your computer. You can use other e-mail
programs, like AOL and Yahoo! Mail, if you wish.
To Set Up
Microsoft Outlook Express E-mail
1. Press the E-mail
ƒ
button on the keyboard.
If the Internet Connection Wizard
starts, Outlook Express is not yet
configured, and you must go through
the configuration process. Contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the
proper configuration settings.