Interactive Email Walkthrough

Many people take their email for granted, never fully understanding how to use it to its full extent. This interactive walkthrough should help you master the skills to make the most of electronic mail.

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Note: The screenshots in this walkthrough are taken from Microsoft's Outlook Express 5, but all the concepts demonstrated should work for most versions of Outlook Express.

Getting Started

• Understanding Email
• Automatically Configuring Your Email
• Manually Configuring Your Email
• Checking Email Away From Home (Using NetZero Message Center)

Email Basics

• Email Buttons
• Sending Email
• Reading Email
• Replying to Email
• Deleting Email

Advanced Email Tips

• Sending Attachments
• Opening Attachments
• Dealing with Viruses
• Using the Address Book
• Using Filters