Training Computer:Exploring the Internet

Exploring the Internet
The Internet is a network that connects millions of computers worldwide. Not long ago, few people had heard of the Internet. Today, the Internet has revolutionized the way people use computers. Many people depend on it daily to communicate with others and get the information they need. You do not have to connect your computer to the Internet, but once you do, you probably wonder how you lived without it.

What is the Web?
Part of the Internet that most people are familiar with the World Wide Web (usually called the Web, or Web). The web is so popular that people often use the terms Internet and Web to mean the same thing. But the Internet also includes other services such as e-mail, newsgroups and file sharing. You can send an e-mail or participate in a discussion group without using the Web.

The site displays information in color, visually appealing format. Titles, text and images can be combined on one page (or page)-a bit like a page in a magazine with sounds and animations. A website (or site) is a collection of interconnected Web pages. The site contains millions of websites and billions of Web pages!

Web pages are linked to each other with hyperlinks (usually called just links), which can be text or images. When you click a link on a page, you are taken to another page. Purpose of a page with links is sometimes referred to surf the Web.

What can I do on the Internet?
Find information. The Web contains a large amount of information much more than even the largest libraries. For example, you can read news stories and movie reviews, check schedules of airlines, street maps, see, get weather forecasts for your city, research or health problem. Reference sources, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias, are widely available, along with historical documents and classic literature.

Most businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, museums, libraries and web sites with information on their products, services, or collections. Many people with web sites publish journals called blogs (short for Web log) on their hobbies and interests.

Note
Even if the Web is excellent for research, not all information on the Web is reliable. Information on some Web sites may be inaccurate, outdated or incomplete. Before you trust information, make sure it comes from an authoritative source, and check other sources to verify the information.

Communicate. E-mail is one of the most popular uses of the Internet. You can send an e-mail to anyone with an e-mail, and it will arrive almost instantly in the recipient of the e-mail, even if he or she lives halfway around the world.
Instant messaging (IM) allows you to have real-time conversation with a person or group of people. When you type and send an instant message, the message is immediately visible to all participants. Unlike e-mail, all participants must be online (connected to the Internet) and in front of their computers at the same time.

Newsgroups and web forums allow you to participate in the discussions with a community of others who are interested in the same subject. For example, if you have difficulty using software, you can ask a question in a discussion group for users of this program.

Share. You can transfer files (copy) images from your digital camera to a photo-sharing site. Invited friends and family members can visit the Web site to display your photo albums.

Shop. The Web is the largest shopping mall. You can view and purchase products-books, music, toys, clothing, electronics, and much more on the websites of large retailers (usually a credit card is required). You can also buy and sell items used by websites that use the style auction tender.

Play. You can play games of all kinds on the Web, often against other players, no matter where they are in the world. Many games are free and you can download others for a fee. You can also listen to Internet radio stations, watching video clips and download or buy music, videos, and even some television broadcasts.

Internet connection
To connect your computer to the Internet, you must first register with an Internet service provider (ISP). An ISP provides access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. You register for an account with an Internet service provider as you do for telephone service or utilities. To find an Internet service provider in your area, try looking in your telephone directory under "Internet Service Providers."

Different ISPs offer different types of connectivity and speed. There are two types of connections:

Broadband. A broadband connection is a high-speed Internet connection. With a broadband connection, you are connected to the Internet at any time and can display Web pages and download files quickly. Two common broadband technologies DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology and cable. They need a cable modem or DSL, which is often provided by your ISP.

Dial-up. A remote connection uses a dial-up modem to connect your computer to the Internet through a standard telephone line. Many computers are sold with a modem already installed. Contrary to broadband, dial-up is slower and requires you to make a new connection every time you want to use the Internet. However, dial-up is cheaper than broadband, and in some areas could be the only option for Internet access.

Once you have an ISP and modem, you're ready to connect to the Internet. Connect to the Internet wizard will guide you through the steps.

Click here to open connect to the Internet wizard.

Getting on the Web
Once you have established an Internet connection, you can access the Web using Internet Explorer, a Web browser included with Windows. You can also use another browser you have installed on your computer.

To start Internet Explorer
Click here to open Internet Explorer.

Note
Here is another way to open Internet Explorer: Click the Start button, click Programs, then click Internet Explorer.

When you start Internet Explorer, it goes to all that is set homepage. By default, the homepage is set to MSN.com, a Microsoft Web site with links to a variety of information and services. (The manufacturer of your computer may have set up another page.) However, you can choose any page (or a blank page) as your home page. See Change your Internet Explorer home page.

Tip
To return to your home page at any time, click the Home button in Internet Explorer.

Entering a Web address
Like every residence has a single street name, every Web page has its own Web address. This address is called URL (Uniform Resource Locator). For example, the URL of the Web site Microsoft is http://www.microsoft.com.

If you know the URL of a page, you can type directly in Internet Explorer:

In the Address box, type the URL.

Click the OK button or press Enter to go to the site.

Tips
You do not need to type http://. For example, you can type www.microsoft.com and Internet Explorer in the rest.

To quickly enter a URL ending in '. Com ", type the part between" www. "And". com "and then press ENTER CTRL.

Basic navigation
The aid links. Most Web pages have dozens or even hundreds of links. To get from one page to another, click on a link. However, finding things on a page of links is not always easy. Links can be text, images, or a combination of both. Text links often appear as colored and underlined, but the link styles vary by location.

To test whether something is a link or not, at this point. If it is a link of two things:

The mouse pointer changes to a hand with a finger pointing.

A URL appears in the status bar of your browser. This shows that the site you go if you click on the link.

Using the Previous and Next buttons. As you move from page to page, Internet Explorer keeps track of your journey. To return to the previous page, click the button. Click the Back button several times to retrace your steps further. After you click the Back button you can click the Next button to move forward in the way.

Using recent menu pages. If you want to return to a page you visited in your current session, but want to avoid repeatedly clicking on the Back or Forward buttons, use the recent pages. Click on the arrow next to the Upload button, then select a page from the list.

Web Search
With billions of web pages out there, find the information you need would be impossible if you had to navigate through all of them. Fortunately, there is another way. You can use a search engine to find pages that are most relevant for words or phrases you specify.

Major search engines including Google, Yahoo! Search, MSN Search, AOL Search and Ask.com. You can search the Web directly from any search engine site. Or, to put the stage of navigation in search of the site in the first place, you can use the search box in Internet Explorer, shown here:

Before using the search engine for the first time, choose a default search engine search engine used by Internet Explorer whenever you want. If you do not choose a search service, Live Search is used. (The manufacturer of your computer may have set up another default search engine.)
To search the web search engine
In the Search box, type a few words or a phrase on a subject that interests you, for example, "recipe for chocolate cake." Be as specific as you can.

Press Enter or click the Search button.

A search results page appears. Click on one of the results to go to this website. If you do not see what you want, click Next at the bottom of the page to see more results, or try a new search.

Note
Be aware that some search results are paid advertisements. These are usually labeled "Sponsored Sites" or "Sponsored Links".

Backup favorite web pages
When you find a Web site that you want to come back, save it as a favorite in Internet Explorer. So when you want to return to the site, you can click it in your Favorites list, without having to remember or type the Web address.

To save a Web page as favorite
In Internet Explorer, go to the Web page you want to save as a favorite.

Click the Add to Favorites button, then click Add to Favorites.

In the Name box, type a name for the Web page, then click Add.

To open a bookmark
In Internet Explorer, click the Favorites Center button.

Click on the Favorites button if not already selected.

In the list of favorites, click on the Web page you want to open.

If you have lots of favorites, you can sort them into folders.
History using the list
To view any Web page you've visited in the past 20 days, you can use the History list:

In Internet Explorer, click the Favorites Center button.

Click the History button if not already selected.

In the story, click a day or a week, then click on the name of a Web site. The list expands to display individual web pages you've visited on the site.

Click on the Web page you want to open.

Open multiple Web pages
At one point, you will want to open a second (or third or fourth) Web page without closing the first. To meet this need, Internet Explorer allows you to create a new tab for each page you want to open. You can use the tabs to switch quickly between pages, and you can even see all your pages at once.

To open a Web page on a new tab, click the New button tab:

After clicking the button, a blank page opens a new tab.

Now you can open any Web page by typing a URL, using the search box or by choosing from your list of favorites or history. Once you open multiple pages, click on the tabs to switch between pages.

To see all your open Web pages at once, click the Quick Tabs. You'll see thumbnail versions of each Web page. Click on one to go to this page.

To close a tab, click the Close button on the right side of the tab.

Training Computer:Using WordPad

WordPad is a word processor core is included in Windows. A word processor is software that you can use to create, edit, view and print text documents. With WordPad, you can type letters, book reports and other simple documents. You can also change how the text appears to move quickly sentences and paragraphs around, and copy and paste text within and between documents.

The WordPad window
To open WordPad, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, then click WordPad.

There are four major parts of the WordPad window:

The toolbar. The toolbar contains buttons for basic commands, including saving and printing. To know what a button, place your mouse over it. A box appears showing the function button.

The format bar. The format bar contains buttons you can use to format the text in your document. For example, you can choose the font, color, and alignment of your text.

The sovereign. Use the ruler to check the layout and placement of text into your document.

The document field. This is where you type your document, make changes to the text and application of your form.

Entering text
When you're ready to begin, type in the area of WordPad. A vertical line drawn flashing cursor indicates where the next text you type will appear. To move the cursor inside the text, click where you want the cursor to appear.

Unlike using a typewriter when you type in WordPad you do not have to press ENTER to start a new line. WordPad will take care of that for you automatically start a new line when you reach the end of the one you're on the job. If you want to start a new paragraph, press ENTER.

Selecting text
Whenever you want to do something to text in your document, such as copying or format, you must first select it. To select text, move the mouse pointer on the left of where you want to start your selection. With the pointer positioned, click and hold the left mouse button as you drag the pointer over the text you want to select. The selected text will be highlighted. Once you have finished your selection, release the mouse button.

Copy or move text
If you have a text in one part of your document you want to appear in another part, there are two ways to get around the text without having to retype it: You can copy and paste it to another location, or you can move it to another location.

When you copy text, it is placed in the clipboard. You can then paste it into another location. The original text is preserved.

When you move the text to another location, the original text is not retained. You may find this method useful when you want to rearrange the sentences and paragraphs in your document.

To copy text and paste it in another place
Select the text you want to copy.

On the Edit menu, click Copy.

Move the cursor where you want to insert the copied text.

On the Edit menu, click Paste.

Tip
To quickly copy the text you've selected, press CTRL C. To paste, press CTRL V.

To move the text to a different location
Select the text you want to move.

Update on the text you've selected, then click and hold the left mouse button.

Drag the selected text in place in your document you want it to appear.

Inserting and deleting text
WordPad, it is easy to insert and delete the text wherever you want. To insert text, click where you want to insert the text and only then start typing. To remove the text, select the text you want to delete and press DELETE.

Tip
If you make a mistake when you edit the text in your document, you can always cancel it. Press CTRL Z to undo your last action.

Formatting your paper
The format refers to how the text appears in your document and how it is organized. WordPad lets you easily change the formatting in your document. For example, you can choose from many different fonts and font sizes, and you can make your text almost any color you want. You can also easily change how your document is aligned.

To change the font, font style, or the font size
Select the text format you want to change.

In the Format menu, click Font.

In the Font box, type or select the font you want to use.

In the font style, type or select the font style you want.

In the Size box, type or select the size you want.

Tip
You can also use the bar on the format change the font, font size and font style.

To change the color
Select the text color you want to change.

In the Format menu, click Font.

Under Color, click the color you want.

Here is a photo of a document with different fonts and colors applied:

To change the alignment
You can align text in your document (or a paragraph in your document) or the left side, center or right margin.

Select the paragraph which alignment you want to change.

In the Format menu, click Paragraph.

Alignment in the area, click the alignment you want.

This picture shows how paragraphs look with different alignment:

Save your document
It is a good idea to save your document periodically while you work on so that in case your computer stops working for some reason you do not lose any of your work. Saving the document will also allow you to come back later if you want to work on it again.

To save the document
On the File menu, click Save.

If you have not saved the document yet, you will be asked to provide a name for the document and location on your computer to make:

In the Save In box, click the location where you want to save the document.

In the File Name box, type a name for your document.

Click Save.

Printing your document
On the File menu, click Print. In the Print dialog box, use the beach area of the page and the number of copies box to specify the pages you want to print, and the number of copies. When you're done, click Print.

Training Computer:Using Paint

Paint is software used to design, color, and edit images. You can use painting as a sketchpad to simple digital photos and creative projects or add text and designs to other images, such as those taken with your digital camera.

The parts of Paint
To open Paint, click Start, click Programs, click Accessories, then click on Paint.

When you start Paint, you see a window that is mostly white with few tools for drawing and painting. The following illustration shows the different parts of the Paint window:

Working with tools
Painting includes a collection of practice drawing tools in the toolbox. You can use these tools to create drawings by hand and add a variety of shapes to your photos.

This section describes some common tasks. For more information about how to use every tool in the toolbox of Paint, Paint see tools.

Draw a line
Some tools, such as pencil, brush, line and curve, let you make a series of straight lines, curves, lines and Wiggly. What you draw is determined by how you move the mouse as you draw. You can use the line tool to draw a straight line, for example.

In the toolbox, click on the tool online.

In the Color box, click the color you want.

To draw, drag the pointer over the drawing area.

Draw a line deformed
Your drawings should not be composed of straight lines only. You can use the curve to create smooth curves, for example. The Pencil and brush can be used to make completely random, free-form shapes.

In the toolbox, click the Pencil tool.

In the Color box, click the color you want.

To draw, drag the pointer over the drawing area.

Tip
If you want to make a broader line, use the brush instead. The brush can be customized with a variety of thicknesses.

Draw a shape
Some tools, such as rectangle and ellipse, you can add shapes to your drawing. The technique is the same whatever the shape of your choice. For example, you can use the Polygon tool to draw a polygon, which is a form that can have any number of parties.

In the toolbox, click the Polygon tool.

In the Options box, click on one completing style:

In black and white. Your form is just a preview, with an internal transparency.

To be completed in black and white. Your form will be filled with the background color. (To define a background color in the Color box, right-click a color.)

Solid. Your form will be filled with the background color, but it will not outline.

To add a polygon, drag the pointer over the drawing area, then click to end the first part.

Drag the pointer to create the next game, and then click to end the coast. Repeat as necessary for other parties.

To create the final side and close the polygon, double-click.

Erase part of your image
If you make a mistake or simply need to change a part of an image, use the eraser. By default, the eraser all the changes, you delete blank, but you can change the color of the eraser. For example, if you set the color yellow gum, anything you erase turns yellow.

In the toolbox, click the Eraser tool.

In the Color box, right-click the color you want to delete. If you want to erase with white, you do not select a color.

Drag the pointer on the area you want to erase.

Changing the effect of drawing tools
The Options box, located below the toolbox, this is where you can change how a tool draws. You can define the thickness of the brush tool (which affects the weight that you draw on the screen) and forms of whether you draw described or solid.

Changing the brush stroke
In the toolbox, click the Brush tool.

In the Options box, click the brush shape you want with paint.

To paint, drag the pointer over the drawing area.

Recording an image
Save your image often to make sure you do not lose your work. To do this, on the File menu, click Save. This saves the changes you've made to the image since the last time you saved.

The first time you save a new image, however, you'll need to give your image a file name. Follow these steps:

On the File menu, click Save.

In the Save as type box, select the file format you want.

In the File Name box, type a name.

Click Save.