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Discovering

December 11, 2008

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What is Facebook?

•“Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.” – a social network

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Who is Facebook For?

•People who want to stay connected with or reconnect with friends, family, and colleagues.•Recommended: know at least one

person who already has a Facebook account, or someone who is willing to create an account at the same time as you

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Setting Up An AccountGo to: http://www.facebook.com

*In order to create an account, you must verify your email address. (bgkclass@yahoo.com)

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Finding FriendsSearch your address book to see which friends are already in FacebookFind friends by entering education and current employerSelect “People You May Know”Search by name, or for groups and pages of interestPotential “friends” MUST approve your friend request before you can interact with them.

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Facebook Profiles

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Edit Your Profile

•Profile Picture•Status Updating•Personal Info

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Toolbars•Bottom Toolbar

–Notifications–Chat–Applications

•Top Toolbar–Home/Name–Profile–Friends–Inbox–Settings

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Safety First•Users can edit their safety settings to

define who can find them on Facebook, and who can see various parts of their profile•It is recommended to have only your

friends able to view your profile. Leaving your profile open to the public is risky.•Settings > Privacy Settings > Profile•Settings > Privacy Settings > Search•(For password, email, etc: Settings >

Account Settings