Internet Tools: Netscape Navigator

Summary:

This course helps users get the most out of the World Wide Web once they have gotten connected to the Internet. It includes information about searching the Web, saving files, and managing plug-ins and cookies.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Search the Web for topics and phrases of interest
Use search engines, meta-search engines, Webrings, and Netscape Navigator commands to search the Web
Save, open, and print Web pages
Save graphics from Web pages
Save files from Web sites to your computer
Uncompress and install downloaded files
List and manage browser plug-ins
Manage and set cookie options

Outline:

Searching for Information on the Web
More Search Tools
Unique Search Tools
Saving What You See
Downloading Files to Your Computer
Using Downloaded Files
Using Plug-Ins
Understanding Cookies

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using the World Wide Web.

Prerequisites:

Experience with using a browser to connect to the World Wide Web.

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for e-Careers Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.

Terms of Use:

None