This document is an introduction to Gmail provided by Kathryn Bergeron, outlining essential information on creating and using a Gmail account, as well as internet safety and acceptable use policies at the Baldwin Public Library. It includes instructions on how to compose, send, reply, and delete messages, as well as managing account settings and privacy. For further assistance, contact information for Kathryn Bergeron and a link to presentation slides are provided.

1. Welcome to Gmail

2. Introduction to Gmail
Kathryn Bergeron
Systems Librarian
Baldwin Public Library
248/554-4650
Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org

3. Computer & Internet Use at the
Library
• Acceptable Use Policy
– Obey all laws regarding copyright
– No obscene/harmful to minors material
– No damage to equipment or network
– No personal software
– No illegal activities

4. Internet Safety
• Privacy
– Personal information
– Passwords
– Financial information
• Security
– Email, chat, other services
• Safety
– Meeting online “friends”

5. What is Email?
• Electronic format – send & receive mail
• Internet based
• Can send to groups of people at once
• Can send pictures, articles, documents,
etc…

6. Understanding Your E-mail Address
BaldwinPublicLibrary@gmail.com
4 parts to an email address:
1. User Name: BaldwinPublicLibrary
2. @: at
3. Provider: gmail.com
4. Password

7. Sample email addresses:
president@whitehouse.gov
marthastewart@omnicorp.com
support@hp.com
Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org

8. Step 1: Go to: http://www.gmail.com

9. Step 2: Click on “Create an account”

10. Step 3: Fill out the required information

11. Step 4: Check your username’s availability

12. Step 5: Put your security question in place

13. Step 5: Type the characters

14. Step 6: Accept the Terms of Services and
create your account

15. Step 7: Click “Show me my account”

16. Your New Gmail Account
Compose Messages Here
Pick Up Messages Here:
Click on the Subject Line to see the message:
Eg: “Access Gmail on your mobile phone”,
or “Import your contacts and old email”

17. To SEND a message
1. Enter your recipient’s email
2. Enter a subject
3. Type your message here
4. Click Send

18. 1. Hit Reply
2. Type your recipient’s email address
3. Type your message
4. Click send
To REPLY to a message

19. 1. Click Forward
2. Type your recipient’s email address
3. Type any additional message
4. Click send
To FORWARD a message

20. 1. Click the arrow on the message you want to delete
2. Click Delete this message
To DELETE a message

21. 1. Click the delete button at the top
To DELETE a conversation

22. 1. Click the “Sign Out” link at the top
To SIGN OUT of Gmail

23. 1. Click “Attach A File” (Shown here as “Attach Another File)”
To ATTACH a file to a message
2. Click Browse
3. Find Your File (Try your “Desktop” or “My Documents”) –
Items on a Flash drive are kept in the E: Drive Under “My
Computer”
4. Click Open

24. 1. Click on the link that says “Settings”
To CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
2. Click on the link that says “Accounts”
3. Click on the link that says “Google Account Settings”
Slide 1

25. 1. Click on the link that says “Change Password”
To CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
Slide 2

26. For more information…
Kathryn Bergeron
Adult Services Librarian
248/554-4650
Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org
Presentation Slides Available at:
http://www.slideshare.net/KABergeron/gmail-1