An Introduction to the Internet with MS Internet Explorer
Course Aims
This one day training course provides trainees with an introduction to the concept of the internet and the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of how the world wide web works. They will become proficient at using the Internet Explorer web browser, learning how to search for, find and access information on the web using a variety of different software tools. They will be able to communicate information with others by means of internet e-mail and newsgroups.
Course Outline
Internet Explorer and the Internet
What is the Internet?
Starting Internet Explorer
The Internet Explorer Screen
The Title Bar; The Menu Bar
The Standard Toolbar; The Address Bar
The Links Bar; The Status Bar
The Explorer Bar; Getting Help
Exiting Internet Explorer
Addresses, Links and Downloading
Inputting URL Addresses Directly
Using Hyperlinks on a Page
Responding to an Email link on a Page
Beware of Viruses – Anti Virus Programs
To Print a page from the Internet
Saving an Image to Disk
Viewing and Saving the HTML Code
Searching The Internet
Searching the Web via Internet Explorer
Searching the Internet using AltaVista
Searching the Internet using Lycos
Searching the Internet using Excite
Searching the Internet using HotBot
Searching the Internet using Web Crawler
Searching the Internet using Yahoo
Searching the Internet using Google |
Email and Newsgroups
Using the Address Book
Sending Emails
Receiving Emails
Subscribing to Newsgroups
Using Newsgroups
Newsgroups Etiquette
Favourites, Security and Customising Explorer
Adding a Web Page to your Favourites
Organising Your Favourites
Creating Folders Within Your Favourites
Renaming Folders Within Your Favourites
Opening a Favourite
Customising Options
Customising General Options
Setting a Home Page
Deleting Temporary Internet Files
Deleting the Contents of the History Folder
Setting number of days History
Restricting Access to Internet Materials
Parental Filtering of Access to Internet Materials
Advanced Customising Options
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Target Audience
Anyone thinking of connecting to the internet and browsing the world wide web using MS Internet Explorer.
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of PCs and familiarity with the layout of a PC style keyboard, mouse and Windows is required, gained either by previous experience or by attendance on a "MS Windows User Introduction" course.
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