Your Official America Online Membership Kit [Paperback]

Jennifer Watson (Author), Dave Marx (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076453419X | ISBN-13: 978-0764534195 | Publication Date: December 15, 2000 | Edition: 1

AOL aims to be a family service providing its members with interactive entertainment, information and education services and access to a global online community. This membership kit takes users on a personal tour of the services and features on offer enabling them to get the most from AOL.

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From the Back Cover

Your Official America Online^® Membership Kit Completely Updated for AOL 6.0 So Easy to Use, No Wonder It's #1 It's easy to find your way around on America Online^®. But with so much stuff to see and do, how do you get oriented? This book makes it easy. It shows you how to make the most of cool AOL^® services, stay in touch with friends, and explore AOL channels and the Web. So don't get lost in cyberspace — join the tour! Open the book and discover how to:

• Customize Instant Messages with emoticons, icons, even photos
• Take control of e-mail with new sorting and Address Book options
• Manage appointments anytime, anywhere with My Calendar^sm
• Share photographs with family and friends using "You've Got Pictures"^sm
• Create a Web page in AOL Hometown — for Free!
• Enhance AOL performance with a broadband connection
• Discover all the exclusive AOL member benefits and premium services
• View videos and listen to music using the new AOL media player

System Requirements: See CD Installation Instructions page inside --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

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Jennifer Watson is one of the foremost experts on America Online, authoring over ten books on learning and mastering AOL. pl?idgbook:0-7645-7502-3:book-idg::uidg9094>AOL Keywords (now in its third edition). pl?idgbook:0-7645-3353-3:book-idg::uidg9094>AOL E-Mail, a guide to making the most of e-mail on AOL. Jennifer also coauthored the three previous editions of The Official America Online Tour Guide with Tom Lichty, her friend and mentor. In addition to her writing, Jennifer had the privilege of teaching America Online members and staff how to use AOL effectively and efficiently in her roles as a community leader and founder of an online training academy. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in social psychology from the University of Michigan, a field that serves her well in understanding and explaining the new social climate on AOL and the Internet. Jennifer lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her dog Kippi, an adorable Alaskan Malamute.; AOL Companion titles. Dave's early journalism training lead to a career in broadcasting and music production, and he's zigzagged from technical titles to writing, producing, and back again. After many years as a broadcast engineering supervisor and recording engineer, Dave found a new world of communications on America Online. Initially applying his background in computers, technical communications, and end-user education, he spent over a year and a half as a Tech Live Advisor, helping members use AOL's features and software. For three years, he held leadership positions as a course developer and instructor in Jennifer's training academy. He is now working full-time as a writer and editor in the worlds of print and online publishing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 447 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076453419X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764534195
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,596,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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