Using the InternetUsing the Internet

(WWW) and the Internet(WWW) and the Internet•The World Wide Web (WWW) is a small part of the Internet.•The Internet relates to all the hardware and software involved, including the WWW.•The WWW is the text and pictures on web browser

Basic TerminologyBasic Terminology

HTTP HTTP (Hypertext Transfer (Hypertext Transfer

Protocol)Protocol)•Is the language of web•browser uses to request pages & graphics from the web server.•Example :The start of a web address such as http://www.yahoo.com

URL URL (Uniform Resource (Uniform Resource

Locator)Locator)•is just another name for a web address.•The URL consists of the name of the protocol (usually HTTP or FTP) followedby the address of the computer you want to connect to

HyperlinkHyperlink•is a piece of text (or a graphic) on a Web page•When clicked on:- Go to a different part of the same page.-Go to a different page within the Web site.-Go to a page in a different Web site- Enable to download a file- Launch an application, video or sound

ISP ISP (Internet Service (Internet Service

Provider)Provider)•The ISP gives a connection to the Internet via telephone line or via a special digital high-speed line.•Example of a popular ISP is TE-Data

FTP FTP (File Transfer Protocol)(File Transfer Protocol)

•is just a way of transferring data from one place to another over theInternet.•It is used for downloading large files from a web site

Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer

Recognizing Web Page Recognizing Web Page ElementsElementsURL

URL

Looking at the Home Looking at the Home PagePage

Banner Links/tabs

Navigating with the Navigating with the ToolbarToolbar

Using the MenusUsing the Menus

Adding a Bookmark to Adding a Bookmark to Your Favorites ListYour Favorites List

Organizing the Organizing the FavoritesFavorites

Saving a Web PageSaving a Web Page

Using Copy and PasteUsing Copy and PasteTo copy selected items from a Web page, use one of the following methodsSelect Edit and then Copy.Press +Right-click on the selected item and then click Copy.

Select Edit and then Paste.

Printing a Web PagePrinting a Web Page

Customizing the Web Customizing the Web BrowserBrowser