Internet Explorer 2.0 Beta Help
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See the release notes for information on:
- system requirements
- latest fixes and features including links to demo pages
- features not yet supported
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If the text of your WWW page is not printing, try printing in black and white instead of color/grayscale.
- First, you need a physical connection between your Macintosh and the Internet.
- If you are at work and your computer is attached to a network that has Internet access, you can use it to connect to the Internet. Check with your network administrator for more information.
- If you are at home or your work network does not have an Internet connection, you can use a modem to connect to the Internet via phone lines. The faster the modem the better off you are. The fastest dial-up connection most common Internet Service Providers (ISP) support is 28,800. If you need a faster connection and your ISP supports it, you can install an ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) line to your house.
- Next, you need to connect to a host machine if your Macintosh is not connected directly to the Internet.
- If you are at work and your computer is attached to a network that has Internet access, check with your network administrator for more information.
- If you are at home or your work network does not have an Internet connection, you need to contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISPs have many levels of services. Look in local newspapers and magazines, Internet magazines, and talk with friends to determine what type of service you need.
- Finally, you need Internet software so that your Macintosh can communicate with the Internet.
- MacTCP/IP and TCP/IP are control panels from Apple Computer Inc. that allow your Macintosh to send and receive information. Your ISP or administrator will give you the information you need to configure these correctly.
- MacPPP (Point to Point Protocol) is a freeware connection package that allows your Macintosh to communicate with your ISP. If your ISP does not support PPP connections, you may need to use SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol). However, it is best to find an ISP that supports PPP connections since it is newer and offers better error correction and more features. Your ISP or administrator will give you the information you need to configure MacPPP correctly.
If you've already created a list of your favorite sites in Netscape, you can use them in Internet Explorer.
- Start Internet Explorer.
- Choose Import Favorites from the File menu.
- Locate
System Folder: Preferences: Netscape: Bookmarks.html.
- Select
Bookmarks.html and click Open.
Your bookmarks appear in a folder called Bookmarks.html at the bottom of your favorites list.
The favorites list works much like the Finder.
To organize your favorites list:
- Start Internet Explorer.
- Choose Open Favorites from the Favorites menu.
| To | Do This |
| Add the current page to your favorites list. | Make sure the page you want to add is active and choose Add Page to Favorites on the Favorites menu. |
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| Add a different page to your favorites list. | Choose New Favorite on the Favorites menu. |
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| Add a new folder. | Choose New Folder on the Favorites menu. |
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| Add a divider. | Choose New Divider on the Favorites menu. |
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| Move links, folders, and dividers. | Click and drag the link, folder, or divider. You'll see a black bar indicating where it will appear when you release the mouse. |
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| Rename a link or folder. | Click the link or folder name. |
| Delete a link or folder. | Drag the link or folder to the trash can on the desktop. |
| Go to a favorite site. | Double-click the link. |
| Get information on a link. | Click the link to select it and then choose Get Info on the File menu. |
| Close the Favorites dialog box. | Click the close box. |
Some WWW sites that you visit will ask you to use a certain browser to access all the features of the site. If you are not using the browser they request, the site assumes that your browser does not have the capability to display certain features and turns them off. Using Internet Explorer, you can access these sites with full features without switching browsers.
- Choose Options from the Edit menu.
- Click the Compatibility tab.
- In the Internet Site Compatibility area, click the option that you want.
- Click OK.
- Click the Refresh button or choose Refresh from the View menu.
You should now see the site with full features.
To report bugs, fill out the online bug report form or send mail to giraffe@microsoft.com.
Include:
- System configuration information (choose About Internet Explorer from the Apple menu and click Support).
- version of Operating System
- type of Macintosh
- type of connection to the Internet
- Steps that lead to the bug. For example:
- Launch Internet Explorer.
- Choose Open from the File menu.
- Click the Cancel button. Result: Nothing happens.
- Any other information that will help us reproduce the bug successfully.
Although you will not receive a response via email, all bug reports will be read and evaluated by a Quality Assurance Engineer. Thanks for your help.
You may use the beta copy of Internet Explorer for Macintosh until a final release version is available. At that time, discontinue using the beta copy and register the final version free. See the License Agreement document in the Internet Explorer application folder for more information.
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