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BEGINNERS' GUIDE
TO THE WEB
These course assume you have a basic knowledge of
the Internet and that you are familiar with the fundamentals
of browsing through the web.
If you are still quite new to the web, take some
time to learns these basics:
Once you're done, click
here to sign up for one of JNet's courses that is
best for you.
Learn
the basics of the web::
Agood place to start is a web page called LEARN THE
NET. It is at
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/section/www.html
You can click here to go there right now.
This is what is looks like:
You should select the lessons in the following order:
THE WEB AT A GLANCE
WEB BROWSERS
HOW THE WEB WORKS
and finally ANATOMY OF A WEB PAGE.
For more advanced tips on how to use the web,
see JNet's Search Tips Page
Glossary::
A beginner's Glossary for the Internet
BROWSER: The software you use to surf the web. Either
Internet Explorer or Netscape. Try to use the latest
version - Internet Explorer 5 or Netscape 4.5. You
can download them for free at www.microsoft.com or
www.netscape.com
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER: The company you pay to
provide a phone or cable connection to the web.
START OR HOME PAGE: The first page you see when you
launch your browser and the page you return to every
time you click the "Home" button on your
toolbar.
HOME PAGE: Can also mean the main page of a popular
web site - for example, CNN's Home Page is www.cnn.com
TOOLBAR: The top panel on your browser, with buttons
to go BACK, FORWARD, HOME, and other features.
URL: The web address for a particular web site. Usually
starts with: http://www.
BOOKMARKS OR FAVOURITES: Lists of your most-visited
or most useful sites. If you are visiting a web page
and want to add it to your list of favourites, simply
click on the "Control" button and the "D"
button at the same time
SEARCH ENGINES: Web tools that help you find information
on the web, such as Google, AltaVista and HotBot
LINKS: An automatic jumping spot on a web page that
takes you to another web page. Usually underlined
or highlighted in colour, your cursor will change
to a hand with a pointed finger when you are over
a hot link. Double click on a link to jump to that
site.
MOUSE CLICKS: A single click opens or closes a window.
A double click launches a program or activates a hot
link. A right click performs special operations.
How
to connect to the web:
Getting an internet account
1. First, you have to sign up with an Internet Service
Provider. Ask friends who are already connected which
company in your country gives good service.
2. After you pay the company, they will give you:
- a username
- a password
- a phone number for your computer to call their computer
3. Be sure to get them to help you install the software
of your computer. You will need to configure (to set
up) your:
-Dial-Up Networking
- sometimes also your TCP/IP Adapter
- your browser
B. Now you are ready to start your computer
1. Turn your computer on
2. Make sure your modem is connected to the computer
and to the phone
3. Click on the icon for your Internet provider
(This is usually a little icon with a phone connected
to two computers. Often called Shortcut to ______,
with the name of the company you are using to connect
to the web with)
4. A small window will pop up. Enter your password.
Your username and the phone number you have to dial
should already be there. If not, put those in. Then
click "Connect"
5. A new window will appear saying: "Dialing…."
Eventually it should say "Verifying username
and password…." And then finally "Logging
on….".
6. If you get an error message, it could be the line
is busy or there is a problem with your server. Try
clicking connect again. Be sure you have put in the
correct password and username. If you still have problems,
call your company. Test your phone line with a regular
phone
7. If you do not get an error message, after the "Logging
on…." Message appear a small flashing computer
should appear in the bottom right hand corner of your
screen. This will show you that you are connected
to the internet and if you move your mouse over it,
it will show you at what speed you are connected.
8. If you have successfully connected, open your browser
by double clicking on it with your mouse. Look for
the icon for Internet Explorer or Netscape.
9. Start surfing
C. To finish surfing:
1. Close your browser by clicking on File, Exit or
by clicking on the X in the top right corner
2. Close your modem connection by clicking on the
flashing computer icon on the bottom right of your
screen. Click "disconnect"
3. If you lose your connection before you want to
stop, often a Reconnect button will appear. Click
on it again. If that does not work, start your internet
session over again by following Steps 2-6 above in
section B
Free
E-mail :
These are convenient, free services and can be accessed
from any computer in the world.
Hotmail
Yahoo
For more information,
see JNet's Tools Page
Free
Web Pages:
It costs about $30 a year to register your own website
(ie.www.yourname.com) with companies like NetworkSolutions
or Register.com
and then you have to pay a hosting company about
the same amount every month to host your page on the
web.
If you cannot afford, you can get a free web page
and easy advice on building pages -- but not with
a convenient web address -- with these services:
Et en français:
For more information,
see JNet's Tools Page
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