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E-mail is short for electronic mail. Electronic mail is extremely
useful because documents, photos, and more can be sent around the globe
in a matter of seconds. This is much more convenient than the traditional
postal system (snail mail) which can take days if not weeks.
Sending or receiving e-mail requires Internet access and an e-mail address.
An e-mail address includes the account name and the server name that the
e-mail will be downloaded from. E-mail addresses always use the @ to separate
the account name and server name. A typical e-mail address looks like this:
username@LL.net.
Before sending e-mail, you must configure your e-mail program. For step-by-step
configuration instructions
call our 24 hour technical support line at 1-888-200-2120.
When you e-mail someone, they get your name, your e-mail address, your
message, and any attachments (usually indicated by a paper clip symbol
in most e-mail programs) you have included, such as photos, or other files.
You are free to input whatever you want for your name when you configure
your e-mail program.
E-mail Safety Issues
- Spam - Spam can be very annoying and is basically defined as unsolicited
bulk e-mail. It is much like the advertising circulars you receive in your
regular postal service mail.
Spam e-mail is often disguised to look like legitimate e-mail at first
glance. However, it is usually an advertisement of some sort, often for
adult oriented Web sites or financial schemes. Always assume that the advertisement
or offer is not legitimate. You should never respond to these messages
— ignore them or delete them.
- Identity: It is very easy for people on the Internet to assume a
different identity. Therefore, when you are exchanging e-mail with someone
whom you have never met in person, you should assume that they may not
be truthful. Also, it can be risky and even dangerous to give out information
via e-mail that can be used to track you down or contact you directly.
E-mail FYI:
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