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Intermediate Gmail
The document outlines a Gmail basics workshop conducted by Kathryn Bergeron, the adult services librarian at Baldwin Public Library, covering topics like account creation, message management, and email safety. Participants will learn advanced features such as using stars, labels, filters, Google Calendar, and Google Docs. Resources for further assistance include Gmail Labs, Gmail Help, and various online tips.
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Intermediate Gmail
- 1. Intermediate Gmail More about Web-‐Based Email From the Baldwin Public Library
- 2. Gmail Basics • Your Instructor: Kathryn Bergeron Adult Services Librarian 248/554-‐4650 Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org
- 3. Computer & Internet Use @ the Library • Acceptable Use Policy – Obey all laws regarding copyright – No obscene/harmful to minors material – No damage to equipment or network – No personal soSware – No illegal acTviTes
- 4. Internet Safety •Privacy – Personal informaTon – Passwords – Financial informaTon • Security – Email, chat, other services • Safety – MeeTng online “friends”
- 5. Intro to Gmail – What You Learned 1. CreaTng an account 2. Access your Gmail 3. Send a message 4. Reply to a message 5. Forward a message 6. Delete a message 7. Sign out 8. A^ach a file 9. Change your password
- 6. What You Will Learn 1. Using stars 2. Chabng 3. Using Labels 4. Move to: 5. Searching mail: 6. VacaTon responder 7. Using filters 8. Google Calendar 9. Google Docs
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- 63. Other Resources • Resources! 1. Gmail Labs: Open Gmail and go to Sebngs >> Labs 2. Gmail Help: Open Gmail and click “Help” in the upper right hand corner 3. Gmail Blog: h^p://gmailblog.blogspot.com/ 4. Gmail Tips: h^p://www.google.com/mail/help/ Tps.html (become a Gmail Ninja!) 5. What’s New: h^p://www.google.com/mail/help/ about_whatsnew.html
- 64. For more informaTon… Kathryn Bergeron Adult Services Librarian 248/554-‐4650 Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org PresentaTon Slides Available at: h^p://www.slideshare.net/KABergeron/gmail2
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- #8 InboxClick on a starClick on the “Starred” label in the right hand side-columnYou’re on the starred pageNotes: Advanced Gmail, using Labs to give you many more starred options through Superstar
- #9 InboxClick SettingsAt SettingsClick Web ClipsWeb ClipsClick CheckboxHave Checkbox EmptyThis only eliminates the ads that appear above your messages/inbox. You cannot remove the side “sponsored” ads
- #10 InboxChatbox“Add contact”Add contact boxSend InvitesChat Box opensChat box illuminates
- #11 InboxCheckboxesHighlighted MessagesLabelsLabel BoxCreate New LabelNew Label Message BoxHighlighted Create New BoxMessage Box with text (“newspapers”)OkayLabeled messages
- #12 InboxMove ToMove To BoxHighlighted NewspapersRemoved messages in the inboxBe sure to point out that the new message, that was moved to “newspapers” is shown in the sidebar.Also, point out that messages do not need to be pre-labeled in order to be moved.
- #13 InboxHighlighted Search BoxAdded “Gmail” to Search BoxHighlighted “Search Mail”Searched mail result
- #14 InboxClick SettingsSettingsScroll downVacation responder highlightedBe sure to mention the feature in Gmail labs called “Vacation Time!” where you can set your vacation time and your vacation responder will automatically stop so that you don’t have to stop it manuallyAlso, when you have this on, you’ll see a message at the top reminding you to turn it off until you do.You turn it off by clicking the button that says “Vacation responder off”
- #15 InboxClick SettingsSettings PageClick ThemesThemes PageClick ShinyNew Shiny page!- Mention advanced Gmail, create your own theme! (Under “Choose your own colors”)
- #16 InboxClick SettingsSettings PageClick FiltersClick Create a New FilterFilters DialogHighlighted Filter OptionsInsert “from baldwinpubliclibrary@gmail.com”Highlighted “Next Step”Next DialogHighlighted filter optionsHighlighted “create a filter”New filter page under settings- Use this with labels to clean up your inbox quickly and to move unwanted mail
- #17 InboxClick SettingsSettings BoxClick “Accounts and Import”Accounts and Import PageHighlighted PageFor more information or help, schedule a one-on-one with a librarian.