Microsoft Office 2007- Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Getting started with Internet Explorer 7

Microsoft Office 2007- Illustrated Introductory, Microsoft Office 2007- Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP EditionWindows XP Edition

Getting started with Internet Getting started with Internet Explorer 7Explorer 7

Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition

• Understand Web browsersUnderstand Web browsers

• Explore the browserExplore the browser

• View and navigate Web pagesView and navigate Web pages

• Use tabbed browsingUse tabbed browsing

ObjectivesObjectives


• Save favorite Web pagesSave favorite Web pages

• Print a Web pagePrint a Web page

• Search for informationSearch for information

• Get Help and exit Internet ExplorerGet Help and exit Internet Explorer

ObjectivesObjectives


Understanding Web BrowsersUnderstanding Web Browsers

• The The World Wide WebWorld Wide Web (the (the WebWeb or or WWWWWW) is a part of the Internet ) is a part of the Internet containing linked Web pagescontaining linked Web pages

• A A Web browserWeb browser is a software is a software program used to access and display program used to access and display Web pagesWeb pages

• Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer is a Web browser is a Web browser



• A A search enginesearch engine is a special Web site is a special Web site that helps find other Web sitesthat helps find other Web sites

• A A Web siteWeb site is a group of Web pages is a group of Web pages

• Web pages contain highlighted text Web pages contain highlighted text or graphics called or graphics called hyperlinks hyperlinks oror links links• Hyperlinks open other Web pagesHyperlinks open other Web pages



• A A computer networkcomputer network• Two or more connected computers that can Two or more connected computers that can

share informationshare information

• An An IntranetIntranet is a local computer network is a local computer network• A company officeA company office

• The The InternetInternet is a network of connected is a network of connected computers and computer networks located computers and computer networks located around the world.around the world.• Million users throughout the worldMillion users throughout the world• Connected using telephone lines, cables, and Connected using telephone lines, cables, and

satellitessatellites


The History of the Internet and the The History of the Internet and the World Wide WebWorld Wide Web

The InternetThe Internet• 1969, Dept. of Defense, Advanced 1969, Dept. of Defense, Advanced

Research Projects Agency Network Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET)(ARPANET)

• 1986, National Science Foundation formed 1986, National Science Foundation formed (NSFNET) which replaced ARPANET(NSFNET) which replaced ARPANET• Provides high-speed, long distance linesProvides high-speed, long distance lines

• 1991, Congress expands internet capacity 1991, Congress expands internet capacity and speed and opens Internet to and speed and opens Internet to commercial usecommercial use


The History of the Internet and the The History of the Internet and the World Wide WebWorld Wide Web

The World Wide WebThe World Wide Web• 1991, founded in Switzerland to allow links 1991, founded in Switzerland to allow links

between documents on the Internetbetween documents on the Internet• Software programs (Web browsers) Software programs (Web browsers)

developed to access the Webdeveloped to access the Web• First Web browser, Mosaic, introduced at First Web browser, Mosaic, introduced at

the University of Illinoisthe University of Illinois• Mosaic leads to Netscape Navigator and Mosaic leads to Netscape Navigator and

Internet Explorer browsersInternet Explorer browsers

• Current popular Web browsers: Internet Current popular Web browsers: Internet Explorer and Netscape NavigatorExplorer and Netscape Navigator



Using the Internet Explorer, you can:Using the Internet Explorer, you can:

• Display Web pagesDisplay Web pages

• Use links to move from one Web Use links to move from one Web page to anotherpage to another

• Play audio and video clipsPlay audio and video clips

• Search the Web for informationSearch the Web for information


Understanding Web Browsers Understanding Web Browsers

Using the Internet Explorer, you can:Using the Internet Explorer, you can:

• Save a list of favorite Web pagesSave a list of favorite Web pages

• Print or save the text and graphics on Print or save the text and graphics on Web pagesWeb pages

• E-mail Web pagesE-mail Web pages


A sample Web pageA sample Web page


Starting Internet ExplorerStarting Internet Explorer

• Internet Explorer connects your Internet Explorer connects your computer to the Web using an computer to the Web using an Internet connectionInternet connection

• Locate the Internet Explorer iconLocate the Internet Explorer icon• Start menu or desktop iconStart menu or desktop icon

• Home page appearsHome page appears• A A home pagehome page is the first page that is the first page that

opens every time you start Internet opens every time you start Internet ExplorerExplorer


Exploring the BrowserExploring the BrowserVisitors page for the Library of

Congress


Exploring the BrowserExploring the Browser

URL in Address

bar

Title bar with Web page

name

Status bar


Exploring the BrowserExploring the Browser

Command bar.

Browser window

Tabs for tabbed browsing

Vertical scroll bar

Search Box

Favorites Center Button


Viewing and Navigating Web Viewing and Navigating Web PagesPages• Every Web page has a Every Web page has a URLURL

• unique address on the Webunique address on the Web

• Parts of a URL:Parts of a URL:• ““http” (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)http” (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)• ““:” (a colon):” (a colon)• ““//” (two forward slashes)//” (two forward slashes)• ““www” (identifies the World Wide Web)www” (identifies the World Wide Web)• then the then the domain name-domain name- the Web site’s name the Web site’s name• ““.” (another dot).” (another dot)• top-level domaintop-level domain

• edu, com, or orgedu, com, or org


Viewing and Navigating Web Viewing and Navigating Web PagesPages

• A URL:A URL:• http://www.course.comhttp://www.course.com

• Additional folders or file names may Additional folders or file names may appear in URLappear in URL• http://www.course.com/downloads/http://www.course.com/downloads/



Hyperlinks to other

Web pages



Back button

Tab of current Web page

Forward button

Home button

Recent Pages button

Refresh button

Stop button


Selecting A Home PageSelecting A Home Page

• Open the Web page you want to be Open the Web page you want to be your new home pageyour new home page

• Click the option in the Add or Change Click the option in the Add or Change Home Page dialog box.Home Page dialog box.


Using Tabbed BrowsingUsing Tabbed Browsing

• You can open several Internet Explorer windows at the same time

• Each Web pages accessible by clicking the tab



Tab of current Web page

New tab opened



• You can open several Internet Explorer windows at the same time

• Each Web pages accessible by clicking the tab or list

Tab list



• Use Quick Tabs view to see thumbnails of open tabs

Current Web page


SavingSaving a Favorite Web Page a Favorite Web Page

• Use the Use the Favorites listFavorites list and the and the Favorites CenterFavorites Center to create your own to create your own list of favorite Web sites list of favorite Web sites

The Favorites Center button

Add to Favorites button


SavingSaving a Favorite Web Page a Favorite Web Page

• Use the Use the Add a Favorite Dialog boxAdd a Favorite Dialog box

• Create a new folderCreate a new folder

• Retype the Name if you wantRetype the Name if you want


Saving a Favorite Web Page Saving a Favorite Web Page

• Use the Use the Organize Organize Favorites Favorites dialog box to dialog box to manage the manage the Favorites listFavorites list

List of favorites


Printing a Web PagePrinting a Web Page

• Print PreviewPrint Preview• View the page before printingView the page before printing


Printing a Web PagePrinting a Web Page

• Use the Print Use the Print dialog box to dialog box to set print set print optionsoptions


PrintingPrinting a Web Page a Web Page

• Web printing optionsWeb printing options• Select printerSelect printer• Print rangePrint range• Number of copiesNumber of copies• Print all linked documentsPrint all linked documents• Print framesPrint frames• Print table of linksPrint table of links• OrientationOrientation


Searching For InformationSearching For Information

Search options:Search options:• Enter Enter keywords keywords in thein the Address bar Address bar• Enter Enter keywords keywords in thein the Search box Search box• Use Use search enginessearch engines

• GoogleGoogle• Yahoo!Yahoo!• AskAsk• LiveLive


Searching For InformationSearching For Information

Keywords

Search results are links

Search button


Getting HelpGetting Help

• Internet Explorer HelpInternet Explorer Help• Provides general informationProvides general information• Provides feature instructionsProvides feature instructions• Is based on live content on the WebIs based on live content on the Web


Blocking Pop-upsBlocking Pop-ups

• Pop-ups are windows that open on your screen automatically

• Used to advertise products you may or may not want

• Often they are annoying,

• You might choose to block them


Blocking Pop-upsBlocking Pop-ups

• Internet Explorer built-in Pop-up Blocker• Click Tools on the Command bar, point to

Pop-up Blocker, then click Turn Off Pop-up Blocker to turn it off if you want pop-ups

• Click Pop-up Blocker Settings to open the Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box to permit pop-ups from specific Web sites


PhishingPhishing

Phishing is an illicit activity where people send you fraudulent Web sites to gather your personal information for possible illegal purposes.

Phishing Filter is a feature in Internet Explorer 7 that helps detect phishing websites.


PhishingPhishing

• Click the Tools button on the Click the Tools button on the Command barCommand bar

• Click Phishing FilterClick Phishing Filter

• Click Turn On Automatic Website Click Turn On Automatic Website CheckingChecking

• Click Turn on automatic Phishing Click Turn on automatic Phishing FilterFilter

• Click OKClick OK


Exiting Internet ExplorerExiting Internet Explorer

• Click the Close button on the Title Click the Close button on the Title barbar OROR

• Click File on the menu bar, then click Click File on the menu bar, then click CloseClose

• Close all open tabs or close each tab Close all open tabs or close each tab separatelyseparately

There is no reason to save filesThere is no reason to save files


Exiting Internet ExplorerExiting Internet Explorer

• If more than one tab is open, you will If more than one tab is open, you will be prompted to close all tabs or be prompted to close all tabs or cancelcancel


SummarySummary

• Understand Web browsersUnderstand Web browsers• Start Internet ExplorerStart Internet Explorer• Explore the browser windowExplore the browser window• View and navigate Web pagesView and navigate Web pages• Use tabbed browsingUse tabbed browsing• Save a favorite Web pageSave a favorite Web page• Print a Web pagePrint a Web page• Search for informationSearch for information• Get HelpGet Help• Exit Internet ExplorerExit Internet Explorer

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Microsoft Office 2007- Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Getting started with Internet Explorer 7