HOTMAIL
What will I learn?
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You will learn about Hotmail and it’s policies.
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You will learn how to set up a free e-mail account over the
Internet.
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You will learn how to send and receive messages on your account.
Instructions
1. Using the website listed, answer the following questions,
in your own words.
Click on: Why sign up?
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What benefits are there when signing up with Hotmail?
Click on: Frequently Asked Questions
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How is Hotmail different than e-mail?
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Can I use Hotmail anywhere?
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Why would I use Hotmail if I already have an e-mail address?
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Can I attach files to my e-mail messages?
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What if I have problems using Hotmail?
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How much junk e-mail ("spam") will I receive from Hotmail?
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Why does Hotmail ask for personal information?
Click on: E-mail Safety
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When should you change your password?
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Who should you share your password with?
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Who should you open attachments from?
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Should you sign out when your done?
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Should you reply to "spam" mail?
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Should you use common sense on the Internet?
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Is it alright to give a person, that claims to be an authority
figure on the Internet, personal information?
Click on: Policy and Member Conduct
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What can happen to members sending "spam"?
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List 4 important points from the Member Conduct statement.
Explain why these are important points.
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Who should you contact if you receive, "any junk e-mail or
any threatening or offensive e-mail?"
2. Sign up!
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Click on: "New user? Sign up now!"
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Follow the instructions and sign up.
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Remember to use an appropriate user name!
3. Send me an e-mail after you have set up your new account.
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Send me the answers to the questions in part 1.
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Remember to tell me your real name.
4. I will then send you an e-mail.
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I want you to forward the message I send you back to me.
Congratulations: You are a responsible member of Hotmail!