Use the Help menu in Gmail and/or the videos on this site to learn how to make Gmail easier to use.  

• Google Apps Learning Center: Start here if you are new to Gmail. Resources include a printable cheat sheet, tutorials, tips and FAQ

• Gmail tips and tricks: Four levels of tips and directions to transform you from a new user to a Gmail master

Watch this video to learn how to create a contact group in Gmail

Gmail tutorial: This video provides an overview of Gmail and directions for getting started

The following video provides tips for sorting and searching for messages in Gmail

How to create Gmail filters: Filters are a great way to clean up your inbox by moving messages to labels

This video includes some advanced Gmail filters for increasing productivity.