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Covers e-mail, the Internet, and AOL Version 5
Get special bonus directory to AOL channels
Your roadmap to a great time at America Online America Online has so much to offer that it can sometimes be overwhelming, especially at first. Relax! This simple, good-humored guide will walk you through all the basics from signing on to surfing the Internet and show you how to locate the channels, chat rooms, services, and sites that best match your interests.
Discover how to: Send and receive e-mail Chat online with instant messages Go shopping, play games, and get the latest news Protect yourself and your kids from online hazards Cruise the Internet
The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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Synopsis
This latest edition takes readers from AOL basics such as installation of hardware to tougher tasks like creating a personal profile and customizing the computer screen. Includes a cheatsheet and AOL channels insert.
Synopsis
With more than 400,000 copies of previous editions in print, America Online For Dummies is a perennial favorite. Now thoroughly updated for AOL 5 and featuring an improved directory of AOLs most popular channels, this classic guide shows users how to make the most of the latest e-mail, chatting, browsing, and personalization features.
About the Author
John Kaufeld, a frequent guest on AOL cyberchats, is the author of all previous editions of America Online® For Dummies® as well as other For Dummies® books.
Table of Contents
Foreword.
Introduction.
PART I: Driver's Ed for the Digital Traveler.
Chapter 1: What You've Gotten Yourself Into (And What You Need to Get Out).
Chapter 2: I Didn't Know You Could Do That Online!
Chapter 3: Surviving the Software.
Chapter 4: Making Your Preferences Known.
Chapter 5: Dealing with Spams, Scams, Viruses, and Hoaxes.
PART II: The Basics of Online Life.
Chapter 6: Doing the Screen Name Tango (And the Parental Control Two-Step).
Chapter 7: Navigating the System and Marking Your Favorite Destinations.
Chapter 8: E-Mailing the World, One Mailbox at a Time.
Chapter 9: Chatting the Day (And Night) Away.
Chapter 10: Dropping a Quick "Hello" with Instant Messages.
Chapter 11: Cogitating, Consternating, and Conflagrating on the Message Boards.
Chapter 12: Where's Your Buddy? Where's Your Pal?
PART III: Diving into the Fun Stuff.
Chapter 13: Finding People, Places, Things, and Information.
Chapter 14: Tracking News, Weather, Markets, and More.
Chapter 15: Frolicking in the Games.
Chapter 16: Loading Up, Loading Down, and Zipping All Around.
Chapter 17: Cruising the Internet.
PART IV: Going Your Own Way.
Chapter 18: The Student's Guide to Online Life.
Chapter 19: Parenting Your Offspring (In Diapers, Online, or In Between the Two).
Chapter 20: The Well-Connected Teacher.
Chapter 21: Big Help for Small Business.
PART V: Secret Tricks of the AOL Gurus.
Chapter 22: Making a Truly Cool Profile.
Chapter 23: Dressing Up Your Software with Fresh Buttons and a New Menu.
Chapter 24: So You Wanna Go Faster?
PART VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 25: Ten Fun Things to Do Online.
Chapter 26: Ten Common Things That Go Wrong (And How to Fix Them).
Chapter 27: Ten Internet Resources Worth Checking Out.
Chapter 28: Ten Terms for the Chat-Room-Challenged.
America Online For Dummies Channels Directory.
Index.
Book Registration Information.