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INFORMATION
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
Term 2 ~ Week 6
Extra Material
Objectives
Create a Yahoo e-mail address.
Send messages without attachments.
Format a message.
Receive a message.
Required Previous Knowledge
Basic typing skills.
Ability to properly use a mouse.
Students can browse the internet.
REVIEW
THE
WEB BROWSER
ENVIRONMENT
Web Browser Features
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MAIN WINDOW
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HOW TO CREATE AN
EMAIL ACCOUNT
Creating A Yahoo E-Mail
Go to http://mail.yahoo.com/
Click "Sign Up For Yahoo!".
Tell Us About Yourself . . .
Select an ID and Password
In case you forget you ID or Password . .
Just a couple more details . .
Click Create My Account
Print the Congratulations Web Page.
Click Continue.
Step 1 ~ Go to 'mail.yahoo.com'
In your web browser's address bar type 'mail.yahoo.com' and
press go.
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Step 2 ~ Click "Sign Up
To create a new Yahoo ID Click on the Sign up For Yahoo!
Hyper-Link.
If you have an existing
e-mail account with Yahoo, you can Sign In to access your mail.
The Sign Up Page
The Sign Up Page is where all the required information is
collected to create your new e-mail account.
Take time to carefully complete all the information
accurately.
Step 3 ~ Tell Us About Yourself
Enter the information correctly, making use of the text boxes
and drop down menus.
Enter Your:
Name
Gender
Birthday
Ghana
Step 4 ~ ID and Password
This ID will provide as your name on the internet so it is
important to choose a good name, one that easy to remember and
share.
Your ID must be unique, a one-of-a kind.
Do not choose something that can be embarrassing, as you are
likely to keep your
e-mail address your whole life.
Step 4 ~ Select an ID & Password
Type your desired Yahoo! ID.
SLC CHECK to confirm if the ID is taken by another user or
free.
Step 4 ~ ID and Password
The Sign Up Page will automatically update to inform you if the
ID is available or not.
If the ID is taken by another user, Yahoo will present
alternative suggestions or you can type another ID and
re-check.
Step 4 ~ ID and Password
[email protected]
After having an ID then create your password.
You are not able to see the password as you type it so be extra
careful. One suggestion is to write it down on paper first.
You must re-type the password exactly the same to prove to Yahoo
you know it.
Use letter and numbers
Mix lower and upper-case
Step 5 ~ In Case You Forget
Your ID or Password
Yahoo asks that you provide an alternate email address, but it
is not compulsory.
The alternate address is used if you forget your password, so
Yahoo! can send you a new one.
Step 5 ~ In Case You Forget
Your ID or Password
Without an alternate email, the Yahoo Security Question provides
the way to a new password.
Make sure your answer is memorable to you but hard for others to
guess!
Step 5 ~ In Case You Forget
Your ID or Password
If you forget the answer to your Security Question and do not
have an alternate email address listed on your account, you will
not get a new password and you will be forever locked out of your
e-mail.
Step 6 ~ Just A Couple
More Details. . .
Although e-mail is free, it has value and criminals create
accounts for illegal activities.
To help prevent against this Yahoo presents a code that is
difficult of a machine to read.
You must enter the code correctly for your
e-mail address to be created.
Step 7 ~ Create My Account
Yahoo mail is 'Closed Source' and you must agree to their legal
Terms of Service document.
If you do not agree you will not be provided with an
account.
To agree click on the check box so that a check appears, then
click Create My Account.
Step 8 ~ Congratulations
[email protected]
Step 8 ~ Congratulations
Prior to clicking on Continue it is advised that you print
(either on paper or to a file), save the web page or record all the
information in a note book.
It is the final record of the information you gave to Yahoo and
is important.
It should be kept in a secure / private place where no one else
can have access.
Step 9 ~ Click Continue.
[email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS
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QUESTIONS
YAHOO TODAY
Yahoo Today ~ Welcome Tour
Yahoo will welcome you to your new e-mail account by providing a
short introduction to their free e-mail service.
Yahoo Today ~ Getting Started
Yahoo Today ~ Getting Started
Review ~ Browsing The Web
When browsing the web you mainly make use of a Single Left Click
(SLC), for all of the following instructions:
Title
Message
Toolbar Icon
For the desired function to be performed. There is likely to be
a short delay, so please be patient.
Yahoo Today ~ Inbox
READING PANE
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Yahoo Today ~ Inbox
Message Toolbar ~ Provides access to common message
functions.
Message List ~ Shows you all the messages within your Inbox or
selected folder.
Folder List ~ Displays all the folders within Yahoo Mail,
similar to those on a pen-drive.
Reading Pane ~ Space where a selected message is displayed for
your use.
Yahoo Today ~ Reading Messages
READING PANE
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Yahoo Today ~ Reading Messages
Selected Message ~ The place where you select which message you
want displayed.
Reading Pane Size Adjuster ~ Here you can 'Click and Drag' to
increase or decrease the size of the Reading Pane.
Message Heading ~ Displays information on who sent the e-mail,
when it was sent, its' subject, etc.
Yahoo Today ~ Compose Mail
By The Numbers (1 of 2)
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SLC on NEW and select EMAIL MESSAGE.
The new mail composition page will load to the right of your
folder list.
Composition Page ~ (1 of 3)
` COMPOSINGSPACE
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Composition Page ~ (2 of 3)
Standard Toolbar ~ Set of common functions used when composing a
message.
Message To Field ~ The place where you must type the receipts
e-mail addresses.
It shall be in the form of [email protected] but can have
different appearances.
Note: There are never any spaces.
Message Cc Field ~ A place where you can enter more addresses to
copy/send the same message too others, for their reference or
use.
Composition Page ~ (3 of 3)
Message Subject Field ~ The place where you must type the 'Title
Of Your E-Mail'.
Formatting Toolbar ~ Provides set of tools similar to that found
within a Word Processing Package for the use of changing the
appearance of your message.
Composing Space ~ The Space where you type, edit, check
spelling, your message.
Yahoo Today ~ Compose Mail
By The Numbers (2 of 2)
Type the receipts addresses in the To and Cc Fields; separate
address with a [,].
Type the subject of the e-mail in the Subject Field. The Subject
shall not be longer then 25 characters including spaces.
Type, edit and format your message in the Composing Space.
Click Send on the Standard Toolbar when complete.
YAHOO TODAY
VS.
YAHOO CLASSIC
Yahoo Today vs. Yahoo Classic
Recently Yahoo upgraded their e-mail service providing a more
client like environment.
Yahoo currently allows users to use the older e-mail service now
called Yahoo Classic.
Both services work the same and it is recommended you use Yahoo
Classic within Ghana; because the newer service requires a faster
computer and internet connection then what is commonly found in our
cafs.
YAHOO CLASSIC
Yahoo Classic ~ Switching Modes
By The Numbers (1 of 2)
SLC on MAIL CLASSIC located at the top of the web page.
A dialogue box appears, click on Switch to Yahoo Mail
Classic.
Yahoo Classic ~ Switching Modes
By The Numbers (2 of 2)
Wait while Yahoo updates your account.
Yahoo Classic E-Mail is ready for your use.
Yahoo Classic Environment
Yahoo Menu
Welcome Message
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Folder List
Compose / Check Mail
Yahoo Classic Environment
Yahoo Menu ~ Set of hyper-links (HLs) to other Yahoo services
and the SIGN-OUT link.
Welcome Message ~ Provides status showing how many unread
messages you have.
Folder List ~ Displays all the folders within Yahoo Mail,
similar to those on a pen-drive.
Compose / Check Mail ~ HLs to write a new message / refreshes
the quantity of unread messages.
INBOX
Yahoo Classic ~ Inbox
Message Navigation Menu ~ Set of
hyper-links to navigate through your Inbox.
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Yahoo Classic ~ Inbox
Message Toolbar ~ Provides access to common message
functions.
Delete ~ Permanently removes the message.
Spam ~ Alerts Yahoo, the sender sent the mail without
permission, used to reduce unwanted e-mail.
Move ~ Shows a list of folders to transfer the message to.
Message List ~ Shows you all the message within your Inbox or
selected folder.
Viewing A Message
By The Numbers
SLC on INBOX or any Folder containing the message you want to
view.
Within the MESSAGE LIST, SLC on the 'Subject' of the message you
wish to view.
The desired message is displayed.
Viewing A Message
Viewing A Message
Delete ~ Premaritally removes the message.
Reply ~ Respond to all or some of the senders.
Forward ~ Sends the message to a new person.
Spam ~ Marks it as an unwanted e-mail.
Move ~ Relocates the message to a folder.
REPLYING TO / COMPOSING A NEW MESSAGE
Composition Page ~ (1 of 3)
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COMPOSING PANE
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Composition Page ~ (2 of 3)
Standard Toolbar ~ Set of common functions used when composing a
message.
Addressing Menu ~ Hyperlinks that provide access to your Yahoo
Address Book, along with adding the CC or BCC fields to your
message.
Message To Field ~ The place where you must type the receipts
e-mail addresses.
It shall be in the form of [email protected]
Composition Page ~ (3 of 3)
Message Subject Field ~ The place where you must type the 'Title
Of Your E-Mail'.
Formatting Toolbar ~ Provides set of tools similar to that found
within a Word Processing Package for the use of changing the
appearance of your message.
Composing Space ~ The Space where you type, edit, check
spelling, your message.
Yahoo Classic ~ Formatting Mail
Spell Check
Cut / Copy / Paste
Font Style / Font Size
Bold / Italic / Underline
Font / Highlighting Colour
Smiley Faces
Alignment / Bullet & Numbered Lists
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Remember!
You have to first select the text before applying any
formatting.
Yahoo Classic ~ Formatting Mail
Yahoo Classic ~ Compose Mail
By The Numbers (1 of 2)
SLC on COMPOSE MAIL.
The new mail composition page will load.
Yahoo Classic ~ Compose Mail
By The Numbers (2 of 2)
Type the receipts addresses, separate each with a [,].
Type the subject of the
e-mail. It shall not be longer then 25 characters
Type, edit and format your message in the Composing Space.
Click Send when complete.
SIGNING OUT
Signing Out
Just like pushing in your chair when class is over, you must
also SIGN OUT of your Yahoo Mail properly. Failure to do so may
result in someone stealing your account and information for
ever.
You MUST SIGN OUT before your time expires at the caf.
Signing Out ~ By The Numbers
Go to the YAHOO MENU at the top of any Yahoo Web Page.
SLC on SIGN OUT.
Wait for the new web page to load, and verify your Yahoo ID is
no longer displayed on the YAHOO MENU.
QUESTIONS
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