J AVA I NTERNET C AFÉ Internet Basics

W ELCOME Sit back Sip your coffee Surf the Net

I NTRODUCTION The Java Internet Café has seven computers Fiber optic connections give you high- speed access to the Internet Wireless network access to printers We also have many delicious kinds of coffees including espresso and cappuccino

A GENDA Exploring the World Wide Web Finding and joining social networking groups Sending and receiving

O VERVIEW You are learning and using the latest technology Good for you! Our Internet access service is easy to use If you ever need help, ask your server

V OCABULARY Browser: A program that provides access to the World Wide Web (WWW). Our PCs use Internet Explorer Our Macs use Safari World Wide Web (WWW): A system of linked pages on the Internet that you navigate by clicking underlined words (links). Download: To transfer a file from a remote computer to your computer. Internet: A world-wide system of linked computer networks.

V OCABULARY (electronic mail): The use of a computer network to send and receive messages. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): A document contains a list of the most common questions and answers. Search Engine : A Web site designed to help you find other sites on the Web. Google Bing

W ORLD W IDE W EB Use search engines to find Web sites that interest you Search topics of interest Click links to the sites you want to visit Add your favorite sites to your Favorites List Ask about creating your own Web page

E- MAIL Java Internet Café members addresses will be similar to the following: your You can send and receive mail from around the world Check your mail regularly Be careful about subscribing to mailing lists that fill up your mailbox quickly

S UMMARY Now you know the basics of Internet use You are ready to explore the Internet. Ask your server to get you started If you have any questions or comments concerning this presentation, please contact Maria