Browsers; What Is A Browser; Using Microsoft Internet Explorer - Compaq Presario 1200 series User Manual

Browsers

This section covers the
following:
•

What is a Browser?

• Using Microsoft Internet
Explorer
Learn to use the features in
your browser. It makes your
Internet experience much more
enjoyable.
Your Notebook comes with
Microsoft Internet Explorer
pre-installed.
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What is a Browser?
A Web browser is a programme that allows you to see
Web sites on the Internet.
Your computer's browser performs four basic tasks. When
you provide a Web site's URL, your browser will:
• Contact the Web site.
• Gather information from the Web site.
• Display information from the Web site on your computer
screen.
• File, print, or dispose of information from the Web site as
you choose.

Using Microsoft Internet Explorer

Your Internet PC comes with a browser called Microsoft
Internet Explorer. It is the most widely used browser in
the world.
When you use your browser, the first page it displays is the
default home page. You can customise or change this page.
You can also customise other browser features.
Look in the browser Help files for instructions on customising
your browser.
Note: To use Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must have an active account
with an ISP. You must also have a physical connection, such as a phone
line, to your ISP's computer.
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