User guide

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
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3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal Resource Locator”)
in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO
on the
browser address bar.
- OR -
On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site.
The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data
to your computer, and displays the page on the site that you requested.
Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends
on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Additionally, the speed of your
connection will determine how fast Web pages display.
Downloading files
Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer.
To download files or programs from a Web site:
1 Connect to your Internet account.
2 In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you
want to download, then click GO on the browser address bar.
- OR -
Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to
download.
3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer. For more
information, see “Working with files and folders” on page 9.
4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy of
the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your
computer depends on file size and Internet conditions.
6 Open the folder that you created.
7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions
provided on the Web site to run or install the program.
Help
For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type connecting to Web site in the Search box, then press
E
NTER.
Caution
To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you
download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” on page75.
Help
For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help
and Support. Type downloading files in the Search box, then press E
NTER.
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