Windows Internet Explorer 9 Chapter 1 Introduction to Internet Explorer

Define the Internet and the World Wide Web Discuss security concerns on the Internet Explain a link, a Web address, and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Describe Internet Explorer features Enter a Web address Use the History list and the Favorites Center Objectives Introduction to Internet Explorer2

Use buttons on the toolbar Add and remove a favorite Save a picture or text from a Web page or an entire Web page Copy and paste text or pictures from a Web page into WordPad Print a WordPad document and Web page Use Internet Explorer Help Introduction to Internet Explorer3 Objectives

1.The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks. 2.A network is composed of several computers connected together to share resources and data. 3.The Internet has high speed data lines that connect major computers located around the world, which form the Internet backbone. Introduction to Internet Explorer4 The Internet

4.Hypermedia is the combination of text, images, sound, video and interactivity delivered by the Internet. 5.You access hypermedia by clicking a hyperlink which points to the location of the computer on which the hypermedia is stored and to the hypermedia itself. 6.A web server is a computer on a network used to store files. Introduction to Internet Explorer5 The World Wide Web

7.All resources and links found throughout the Internet create an interconnected network called the World Wide Web. 8.Text, images, and other hypermedia available at a Web site are stored in a file called a Web page, and a collection of related Web pages make up a Web site. Introduction to Internet Explorer6 The World Wide Web

9. Spyware is a program that tracks the actions you take on your computer and sends them to a third party. 10. Adware randomly displays ads and other messages while you use your computer. 11. A computer virus is a small, potentially damaging computer program that can infect your computer and then be passed on to other computers. Introduction to Internet Explorer7 The World Wide Web

12. Phishing scams are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you via the Internet. 13. Antivirus software will inform you if it detects a virus on the computer. 14. A software firewall blocks unauthorized connections to and from your computer. Introduction to Internet Explorer8 The World Wide Web

15.Patches or service packs are used to combat security vulnerabilities that are present in programs installed on your computer. 16.Avoid downloading anything from sites or entering personal information. 17. The https protocol is designed to make it difficult for others to see the data being transferred between your computer and the Web server. Introduction to Internet Explorer9 The World Wide Web

18. Each web page has a unique address called a web address or URL. Introduction to Internet Explorer10 The World Wide Web

19. The first part of the URL is the protocol. 20. Most web pages use HTTP. 21.The second part of the URL is the domain name. 22. Each computer has a unique address called the Internet Protocol address or IP address. 23. The last part of the domain name is called an extension and indicates the type of organization that owns the Web site. Introduction to Internet Explorer11 The World Wide Web

24. The optional third part of a Web address is the file specification. It indicates the file name and possibly a directory or file folder. This information is called a path. Introduction to Internet Explorer12 The World Wide Web

TLD ABBREVIATIONORIGINAL DOMAIN NAMES TLD ABBREVIATIONADDITIONAL DOMAIN NAMES ComCommercial firmsMuseumsAccredited Museums EduEducational institutionAeroAviation community members GovGovernment entitiesCoopCooperatives MilMilitary groupsBizBusinesses of all sizes NetMajor networking centersInfoBusinesses, organizations, or individuals OrgNon-profit organizationsProCertified professionals NameIndividuals or families TvWeb sites offering media and other broadband content Introduction to Internet Explorer13 The World Wide Web

25. Each nation of the world has its own country- code top-level domain name. (ccTLD).us.mx.ru Introduction to Internet Explorer14 The World Wide Web

26. Hypertext Markup Language is a language used to create web pages. 27. A home page is the introductory page for a Web site. 28. Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows working with a computer by using a point and click method. Introduction to Internet Explorer15 The World Wide Web

29. A web browser is a software program that allows you to search for and view Web pages, save links for future use, maintain a list of pages you visit, obtain information from various sources, listen to radio stations and watch videos. Introduction to Internet Explorer16 The World Wide Web

30. Internet Explorer (browser) window consists of a range of features that make browsing the Internet easy. 31. The title bar appears at the top of the screen and identifies the window. Use the minimize button to make the window inactive. Use the maximize button to expand the window so that it fills the screen. The restore button will return the window to the size and the position it occupied before being maximized. Introduction to Internet Explorer17 Internet Explorer

32. The Navigation button include the forward and backward buttons. 33. The address bar contains the Web address for the page currently shown in the display area. 34. The tab row is adjacent to the address bar. It enables you to simultaneously keep multiple Web pages open in one browser window. Introduction to Internet Explorer18 Internet Explorer

35. Display Area is the portion of the page that displays on the screen. 36. The menu bar is located beneath the address bar. Each menu name represents a menu of commands. 37. The favorite button allows you to save frequently visited pages. 38. The command bar allows you to change your home page options, access your account, print the current web page, and more. Introduction to Internet Explorer19 Internet Explorer

Introduction to Internet Explorer20 Starting Internet Explorer

39. Alternate text is displayed in place of the image if a user configures his/her Web browser not to display images. 40. Stop button allows you to stop the transfer of a page. 41. Refresh button loads a fresh copy of a web page. 42. Back button redisplays a previously viewed page. Introduction to Internet Explorer21 Browsing the World Wide Web

43. Forward button activated only after you click the Back button returns you to a recent page. 44. Hold the Forward button to navigate more than one page. 45. Home button reloads the default home page. 46. History is a list of Web sites that you have visited. Introduction to Internet Explorer22 Browsing the World Wide Web

Introduction to Internet Explorer23 Starting Internet Explorer

47. A favorite consists of the title and the Web address of that page. 48. If you plan to store many favorites on your computer, you might choose to give your favorite web sites meaningful by renaming them and storing them in folders. 49. Internet Explorer allows you to save an entire Web page, individual pictures, or selected pieces of text. Introduction to Internet Explorer24 Keeping Track of Favorite Web Pages

Introduction to Internet Explorer25 Adding a Web Page to the Favorites Center

Introduction to Internet Explorer26 Displaying a Web Page Using the Favorites Center

50. Remember that all web page content is protected by Copyright Laws. 51. You can save an image by right-clicking the image and clicking Save Picture As command on the shortcut menu. 52. The copy and paste method allows you to copy an entire Web page, or portions of a page, and insert the information into any Window document. Introduction to Internet Explorer27 Keeping Track of Favorite Web Pages

53. The clipboard is a storage area in the main memory that temporarily holds the information being copied. 54.A printed version of a Web page is a hard copy. 55. Reference materials and other forms of assistance are available within help. Introduction to Internet Explorer28 Saving Information Obtained with Internet Explorer