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Microsoft Internet Explorer
Objectives and Overview
This course will show new users how to access the Internet and navigate the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer. Delegates will also learn how to find information on the Web, use email and work with mailing lists, read and respond to newsgroup articles, and download files.
Who should attend?
This one day course is designed for new users who wish to access the Internet.
Course prerequisites
None
 
Getting started
What is the Internet? Connecting to the Internet • What is Internet Explorer, WWW, the components of a URL? • Starting Internet Explorer, the Internet Explorer window • Displaying help information, exiting from Internet Explorer
Browsing the WWW
Displaying a specific web page • Navigating through a web page, using the history explorer bar • Setting a new Home Page
Adding a new Home Page to the favorites list • Printing a Web Page
Searching the WWW
Internet search services, using the Search Assistant • Using the AutoSearch feature • Adding Web Items to the Desktop • Placing a web page shortcut on the desktop, viewing a channel • Subscribing to a channel/adding a channel to the desktop • Using a web page as your desktop wallpaper
Using Electronic Mail
Internet computer addresses, e-mail addresses • Finding an e-mail address, starting Outlook Express • Adding an entry to the Outlook Express address book • Sending an e-mail message, responding to an e-mail message
Participating in Newsgroups
What is a newsgroup? Newsgroup naming conventions • Netiquette, reading newsgroup messages • Subscribing to a newsgroup, posting a newsgroup article • Responding to a newsgroup message
Transferring Files from the Internet
What is FTP? Downloading a file from an FTP site • Security on the Internet
Internet security concerns
Protecting your password, protecting your e-mail messages • Using security certificates and security zones
Working Offline
Making a web page available for offline viewing • Viewing web pages offline