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Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
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Downloading files
Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer.
To download files or programs from a Web site:
1
Connect to your Internet account.
2
In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you
want to download, then click
GO on the browser address bar.
- OR -
Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to
download.
3
Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer. For more
information, see
“Working with files and folders” on page 9 .
4
Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy of
the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your
computer depends on file size and Internet conditions.
6
Open the folder that you created.
7
Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions
provided on the Web site to run or install the program.
Using e-mail
E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and
e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account.
The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages
arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.
An
e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the
Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user. Your e-mail address is assigned
when you sign up for an account with an ISP. For example, a person with an account with Hotmail
might have an e-mail address that is similar to this one:
Caution
To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you
download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” on page 73 .
Help
For more information about downloading files, click Start , then click Help
and Support . Type downloading files in the Search box, then press E
NTER
.
jdoe@hotmail.com
User name Internet domain name
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