1. Internet Explorer 7 Quick Guide to Get You Started Office of Policy and Management Division of Administration Organizational and Staff Development Unit June 2007

2. 2 Table of Contents (TOC) GETTING STARTED Topic Slides #’s Configuring Internet Explorer 7 Configuring Internet Explorer 7 5 - 17 To Find the Menu Bar To Find the Menu Bar 18 To Change Your Home Page To Change Your Home Page 19 To Use the Help Feature To Use the Help Feature 20 To Search Using the Instant Search Box To Search Using the Instant Search Box 21 To Search Using the Address Bar To Search Using the Address Bar 22 The AutoComplete Feature The AutoComplete Feature 23 To Change the Default Search Provider To Change the Default Search Provider 24 How Do I Get My Toolbars Back? How Do I Get My Toolbars Back? 25

3. 3 Table of Contents (TOC) NEW FEATURES Topic Slides #’s Using Tabbed Browsing Using Tabbed Browsing 26 – 28 Using Quick Tabs Using Quick Tabs 29 Saving Your Tabs When You Exit Internet Explorer Saving Your Tabs When You Exit Internet Explorer 30 Using the Information Bar Using the Information Bar 31 The Phishing Filter The Phishing Filter 32 – 33 Using the Zoom Tool Using the Zoom Tool 34

4. 4 Table of Contents (TOC) Topic Slides #’s Using the Favorites Center Using the Favorites Center 35 – 36 Finding the History Button Finding the History Button 37 Using the Links Bar Using the Links Bar 38 - 39 UPDATED FEATURES ADDENDUMTopic Slides #’s Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts 40 Help Search Hints Help Search Hints 41 - 43 If You Need Assistance If You Need Assistance 44 Please Rate this Presentation Please Rate this Presentation 45

5. 5 Configuring Internet Explorer 7 The next 13 slides will take you step-by-step through the configuration process. The next 13 slides will take you step-by-step through the configuration process. To begin, log-on to your PC and double-click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop; or click on Start, then the Internet Explorer icon (upper left). To begin, log-on to your PC and double-click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop; or click on Start, then the Internet Explorer icon (upper left). For this first time only, DO NOT open Internet Explorer any other way. For this first time only, DO NOT open Internet Explorer any other way. TOC

6. 6 Step 1: Please choose your default search provider If you choose “Keep my current default search provider”, Live Search will be your search provider. Do not click on any “Save settings” choices yet. Scroll down to the next question. If you choose “Let me select from a list of other search providers”, a message will appear that says “Click ‘Save Settings’ below to see the list of search providers”. DON’T click “Save settings” …until you get to the BOTTOM of the page. Scroll down to the next question. TOC WARNING! If you see the “Save Settings” choices circled in red, DO NOT click on them! Choose either choice, but don’t click on Save Settings yet.

7. 7 Step 2: Help make your browsing more secure by setting up Phishing Filter Use your cursor to place a check in the checkbox to turn on the automatic Phishing Filter. Later on in this presentation, you will be given more information about the Phishing Filter. TOC

8. 8 Step 3: See web pages more clearly If the “Always use ClearType to view web pages” is not already checked, use your cursor to place a check in the box. TOC

9. 9 Step 4: Help customize web pages to your current location If the “Use the current settings: English (United States)” radio button is not already selected, then use your cursor to select it. TOC

10. 10 Step 5: Help Improve Internet Explorer: Join the Customer Experience Improvement Program Do not check the checkbox for participating in the Customer Experience Improvement Program. TOC

11. 11 Step 6: Click on the “Save settings” button Click on the “Save settings” button TOC

12. 12 If you chose “Keep my current default search provider” in Step 1, go to slides 14-16, then skip to slide 19 and proceed to the end. 14 If you chose “Let me select from a list of other search providers” in Step 1, go to slides 17-18, then proceed to the end. 17 Step 7A Step 7B TOC

13. 13 Step 7A: Choose “Go to your home page” If you chose “Keep my current default search provider” in Step 1, this dialog box will appear. Choose the third choice, “Go to your home page”, by clicking on the link. TOC

14. 14 Step 7A: If the “Create Shortcut?” dialog box appears, answer “No” TOC

15. 15 Congratulations! You have successfully configured Internet Explorer 7 and your default home page appears. Skip slides 17-18 and go to the remaining slides to become more familiar with Internet Explorer 7. TOC

16. 16 Step 7B: Choose your default search provider If you chose “Let me select from a list of other search providers” in Step 1, you will see this screen. Under “See Global Search Guides”, click on the search provider that you would like to be your default provider – such as Google. TOC

17. 17 Step 7B: Add your choice as your default search provider The “Add Search Provider” dialog box will appear automatically. Use your cursor to check “Make this my default search provider”. Then click the “Add Provider” button. TOC

18. 18 To Find the Menu Bar (File,Edit,View,Favorites,Tools,Help) To view the Menu Bar permanently, use the drop down menu for the Tools icon (upper right) and select “Menu Bar”. To view the Menu Bar temporarily, hit the “Alt” key on your keyboard at any time. Tools Icon Menu Bar TOC

19. 19 To Change Your Home Page In Internet Explorer, go to the page you want to use as your Home Page (You must actually be on the page you want as your Home Page before proceeding to the next step) In Internet Explorer, go to the page you want to use as your Home Page (You must actually be on the page you want as your Home Page before proceeding to the next step) Click the arrow to the right of the Home button (house icon); then click Add or Change home page Click the arrow to the right of the Home button (house icon); then click Add or Change home page In the Add or Change Home Page dialog box, you can click on “Use this web page as your only home page” In the Add or Change Home Page dialog box, you can click on “Use this web page as your only home page” Click Yes to save your changes Click Yes to save your changes For other options, use Help and search under “To change your home page” For other options, use Help and search under “To change your home page” Home button TOC

20. 20 To Use the Help Feature While you are becoming familiar with Internet Explorer 7, you are encouraged to use the Help feature. It’s easy to use and understand – so do use it as your first recourse! To display the Help feature, hit the “F1” key on your keyboard. TOC

21. 21 To Search Using the Instant Search Box The Instant Search Box is located in the upper right-hand corner (next to the Address Bar) The Instant Search Box is located in the upper right-hand corner (next to the Address Bar) Simply place your cursor in the box (or hit CTRL + E) and type in a keyword or phrase; then press Enter Simply place your cursor in the box (or hit CTRL + E) and type in a keyword or phrase; then press Enter For complete details, use Help and search under: “Finding the information you want on the Internet” For complete details, use Help and search under: “Finding the information you want on the Internet” Instant Search Box TOC

22. 22 To Search Using the Address Bar The Address Bar is located at the top of the screen The Address Bar is located at the top of the screen Type Find, Go, or ? followed by a keyword, website name, or phrase; then press Enter Type Find, Go, or ? followed by a keyword, website name, or phrase; then press Enter For complete details, use Help and search under: “Finding the information you want on the Internet” For complete details, use Help and search under: “Finding the information you want on the Internet” Address Bar TOC

23. 23 The AutoComplete Feature You may get a message asking if you would like to turn on the AutoComplete feature. You may get a message asking if you would like to turn on the AutoComplete feature. The AutoComplete feature saves the text you've previously entered for web addresses, forms, and passwords, and retrieves that same text for you if you begin to type the same information again later. The AutoComplete feature saves the text you've previously entered for web addresses, forms, and passwords, and retrieves that same text for you if you begin to type the same information again later. For more information, use the Index in Help and look under “AutoComplete”. For more information, use the Index in Help and look under “AutoComplete”. TOC

24. 24 Search Options Button To Change the Default Search Provider 1. 1. Click the down arrow to the right of the Search Options button 2. 2. Click Change Search Defaults 3. 3. Select the provider you want to use for searches 4. 4. Click Set Default 5. 5. Click OK TOC

25. 25 How Do I Get My Toolbars Back? If the first two rows of your toolbars should disappear, you are probably in “full screen” view. If the first two rows of your toolbars should disappear, you are probably in “full screen” view. Move your cursor to the top of the screen to make your toolbars come into view. Move your cursor to the top of the screen to make your toolbars come into view. Click on the “Tools” icon; then click on “Full Screen” to de- select it (by removing the checkmark). Click on the “Tools” icon; then click on “Full Screen” to de- select it (by removing the checkmark). TOC

26. 26 Using Tabbed Browsing Using Tabbed Browsing Tabbed browsing allows you to open multiple websites without having to open another Internet Explorer browser window! Now, you can open web pages on new tabs – and switch from tab to tab! Tabs TOC

27. 27 Using Tabbed Browsing Using Tabbed Browsing To open a new tab, do one of the following: 1. Use the Ctrl key + “T” on your keyboard 2. Click the New Tab Button before navigating to your next web page 3. Use the Ctrl key while clicking on an Internet link 4. Use “Alt” + Enter from the Address Bar or the Instant Search Box New Tab Button TOC

28. 28 Using Tabbed Browsing Using Tabbed Browsing Tabs To close a tab: 1. Click on the tab you want to close – click on the “X” that appears on the right-hand side of the tab (Note: You must have more than one tab open) 2. Or, Click on the tab you want to close and use “Ctrl” + “W” on your keyboard For complete details, use Help and search under “Tabbed Browsing: Frequently Asked Questions” TOC

29. 29 Using Quick Tabs Quick Tabs Button Internet Explorer displays up to 10 tabs on the screen. To display all your tabs – whether you can see all of them or not – click on the Quick Tabs button. All open web pages will be displayed as thumbnails. Click on the page you want to view. Internet Explorer displays up to 10 tabs on the screen. To display all your tabs – whether you can see all of them or not – click on the Quick Tabs button. (Note: The Quick Tabs button is only visible when you have two or more web pages open) All open web pages will be displayed as thumbnails. Click on the page you want to view. Or – you may click on the down arrow next to the Quick Tabs button to display a list of all your open websites. To switch to a different site, click the site name Or – you may click on the down arrow next to the Quick Tabs button to display a list of all your open websites. To switch to a different site, click the site name For complete details, use Help and search under “Using Quick Tabs” For complete details, use Help and search under “Using Quick Tabs” TOC

30. 30 Saving Your Tabs When You Exit Internet Explorer Saving Your Tabs When You Exit Internet Explorer When you close Internet Explorer after using tabbed browsing, you get a dialog box that asks “Do you want to close all tabs?” When you close Internet Explorer after using tabbed browsing, you may get a dialog box that asks “Do you want to close all tabs?” Click “Show Options” in the bottom left corner. Click “Show Options” in the bottom left corner. Choosing the first option will enable you to save your tabs and open them again the next time you use Internet Explorer. Choosing the first option will enable you to save your tabs and open them again the next time you use Internet Explorer. If you click on the “Close Tabs” button, your tabs will not be available the next time you open Internet Explorer. If you click on the “Close Tabs” button, your tabs will not be available the next time you open Internet Explorer. TOC

31. 31 Using the Information Bar The only time the Information Bar will pop into view is when you visit a site that prompts Internet Explorer to display information about security, downloads, blocked pop- up windows, etc. You will see the Bar displayed at the top of the web page. Click on the message to see additional information or to take action. For complete details, use Help and search under “Understanding the Internet Explorer Information Bar” Information Bar TOC

32. 32 The Phishing Filter You may get a message asking if you would like to turn the Phishing Filter (pronounced like “fishing”) on or off – you should say you would like to turn it on. You may get a message asking if you would like to turn the Phishing Filter (pronounced like “fishing”) on or off – you should say you would like to turn it on. What is the Phishing Filter? The Phishing Filter is a new feature in Internet Explorer that helps detect phishing websites. Phishing websites trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information for identity theft purposes. The Phishing Filter is a new feature in Internet Explorer that helps detect phishing websites. Phishing websites trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information for identity theft purposes. TOC

33. 33 The Phishing Filter If the site you visit is on a list of reported phishing websites, Internet Explorer will display a warning web page and a notification on the Address bar. From the warning web page, you can continue or close the page. If the site contains characteristics common to a phishing website but isn’t listed, Internet Explorer will only notify you in the Address bar that it might possibly be a phishing website. If the site you visit is on a list of reported phishing websites, Internet Explorer will display a warning web page and a notification on the Address bar. From the warning web page, you can continue or close the page. If the site contains characteristics common to a phishing website but isn’t listed, Internet Explorer will only notify you in the Address bar that it might possibly be a phishing website. For more information, including how to turn the Phishing Filter on and off, use the Index in Help (hit the “F1” key on your keyboard) and look under “Phishing Filter: frequently asked questions” For more information, including how to turn the Phishing Filter on and off, use the Index in Help (hit the “F1” key on your keyboard) and look under “Phishing Filter: frequently asked questions” TOC

34. 34 Using the Zoom Tool The Zoom Tool enables you to enlarge or reduce the view of a web page – not just font, but everything on the page. Click the down arrow by the Zoom Tool (bottom right corner) and select the % you want Click the down arrow by the Zoom Tool (bottom right corner) and select the % you want With your keyboard, hit Ctrl + to zoom in or Ctrl - to zoom out With your keyboard, hit Ctrl + to zoom in or Ctrl - to zoom out For complete details, use Help and search under “Zoom in on a web page” For complete details, use Help and search under “Zoom in on a web page” Zoom Tool TOC

35. 35 Using The Favorites Center Clicking on the Star icon will open the Favorites Center. You’ll be able to open folders you’ve created and visit your favorite sites. Clicking on the Star/Plus Sign icon will allow you to add a favorite or organize your favorites. Favorites Icons Favorites Center Green Arrow To keep the Favorites Center open all the time, click the green arrow icon (Pin the Favorites Center) at the top of the Favorites Center (upper right). TOC

36. 36 Using The Favorites Center To find out more about Favorites, search Help under: “To add a web page to your list of favorite pages” “Keeping track of your favorite web pages” “How do I organize my favorites?” “To find websites you have visited ” TOC

37. 37 Finding the History Button On the toolbar, click the Favorites Center button (Star icon) On the toolbar, click the Favorites Center button (Star icon) Click the History button (clock icon) Click the History button (clock icon) If you click the down arrow next to the History button, you can sort by date, site, most visited, etc. If you click the down arrow next to the History button, you can sort by date, site, most visited, etc. History Button Favorites Center TOC

38. 38 Using the Links Bar The Links Bar is displayed at the top of the Internet Explorer window and is used as a convenient place to store links to web pages you visit very often. The advantage of the Links Bar is that it is much quicker than going into your Favorites folders! Links Bar TOC

39. 39 Using the Links Bar To add a web page to the Links Bar: 1. If the Links Bar is not already displayed, turn on the Links Bar by clicking the Tools button (upper right corner), then click Toolbars, then select Links If you still can’t see the Links Bar, it’s probably locked on the right side of the screen. To unlock it, click the Tools button, then click Toolbars, then click “Lock the Toolbars” to clear the check mark. Drag the Links toolbar down so you can see it. 2. Navigate to the web page you want to add and do one of the following: Drag the icon or the URL for the page from the Address bar to the Links Bar Drag a link from the web page to the Links Bar 3. To view a web page in your Links Bar, just click on the link 4. You can organize your links by dragging them to different locations on the Links Bar 5. For more info, look in Help under “To add a page to the Links Bar” TOC Links Bar Tools Button

40. 40 Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts Shortcut What It Does What It Does “Alt” key Brings up the Menu Bar temporarily so you can use it “Ctrl” key + T Opens a new blank tab Holding the “Ctrl” key while you click on an Internet link Opens a new tab “F1” key Displays Help “Ctrl” key + E Places your cursor in the Instant Search Box TOC

41. 41 Help Search Hints To find out more about: Search under: Viewing the Menu Bar How do I display the Internet Explorer menu? AutoComplete feature AutoComplete Changing Your Home page To change your home page Searching for websites Finding the information you want on the Internet Changing the default search provider Change or choose a search provider in Internet Explorer TOC

42. 42 Help Search Hints To find out more about: Search under: Tabbed browsing Tabbed browsing: frequently asked questions Quick tabs Using quick tabs Information Bar Understanding the Internet Explorer Information Bar Links Bar To add a page to the Links bar Favorites Center To add a web page to your list of favorite pages To add a web page to your list of favorite pages Keeping track of your favorite web pages Keeping track of your favorite web pages How do I organize my favorites? How do I organize my favorites? To find websites you have visited To find websites you have visited TOC

43. 43 Help Search Hints To find out more about: Search under: Finding the History Button To find websites you have visited Using the Zoom Tool Zoom in on a web page Printing To change how a web page looks when it prints To change how a web page looks when it prints Preview the appearance of a printed web page Preview the appearance of a printed web page Keyboard shortcuts Using Internet Explorer keyboard shortcuts TOC

44. 44 If You Need Assistance Your first choice should be to consult the “Help” feature in Internet Explorer. Your first choice should be to consult the “Help” feature in Internet Explorer. If you continue to experience difficultly, contact any of the following staff members for assistance: If you continue to experience difficultly, contact any of the following staff members for assistance: Alice Clive418-6233Alice Clive418-6233 Claire Nolin418-6350Claire Nolin418-6350 Olivia Knighton418-6308Olivia Knighton418-6308 TOC

45. 45 Please Rate This Presentation You can provide your feedback about the helpfulness of this presentation by sending an e-mail to alice.clive@ct.gov. Please give a 1, 2, or 3 rating for each category – plus any clarifying comments you would like to include. Thank you for your cooperation! alice.clive@ct.gov Content Ease of Use Ease of Use 1 = Everything I need to know to get me started is included 2 = Almost everything I need to know to get me started is included 3 = I need more information than this to get me started 1 = Very easy to use 2 = Sort of easy to use 3 = Not easy to use TOC