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CHAPTER 8
Surfing the Internet
Internet Addresses (URLs) ..................................................................................................... 8-1
Understanding the World Wide Web ...................................................................................... 8-2
Choosing an Internet Service Provider ................................................................................... 8-2
Using a Web Browser ............................................................................................................ 8-3
Microsoft Internet Explorer............................................................................................. 8-3
Surfing Tips........................................................................................................................... 8-4
Accessing a Search Engine............................................................................................ 8-4
Using a Search Engine................................................................................................... 8-5
CHAPTER 9
Connecting Your Internet PC to a Network (on selected models only)
Setting Up a Network ............................................................................................................ 9-1
Hardware Requirements ................................................................................................ 9-1
Hardware Installation..................................................................................................... 9-1
Installing the Network Protocols .................................................................................... 9-2
Sharing Folders..................................................................................................................... 9-3
File Security................................................................................................................... 9-4
Creating a Shared Folder ............................................................................................... 9-4
Sharing a Folder ............................................................................................................ 9-4
Mapping a Network Drive...................................................................................................... 9-5
Sharing Printers .................................................................................................................... 9-5
Setting Up Printer Sharing ............................................................................................. 9-5
Connecting to a Shared Printer ...................................................................................... 9-6
Disabling Printer Sharing ............................................................................................... 9-6
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