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INEX8 - Internet Explorer 8: Introduction

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You are familiar with computers and how they work. One of the greatest assets of computers is the Internet. In this course, you will be introduced to the latest version of Internet Explorer, and you will learn how to use it, to take full advantage of all that the Internet has to offer.

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Prerequisites

This course assumes that you are familiar with using personal computers and launching programs. You should be comfortable in the Windows OS and windows environment and be able to use it to manage information on your computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, manage files and folders, and select text.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Internet Explorer 8

Topic 1A: Overview of the Internet

Topic 1B: Explore the Internet Explorer 8 Interface

Topic 1C: Customize the Internet Explorer 8 Interface

Topic 1D: Use the Internet Explorer 8 Help System

Lesson 2: Browsing Websites Using Internet Explorer 8

Topic 2A: View Web Pages on Tabs

Topic 2B: Navigate Through a Web Page

Lesson 3: Acquiring Information from the Web

Topic 3A: Search the Web

Topic 3B: Search Within a Web Page

Topic 3C: Find People

Topic 3D: Customize Search Settings

Topic 3E: Download Information from the Web

Lesson 4: Managing Information from the Web

Topic 4A: Manage Favorite Links

Topic 4B: Work with History Files

Topic 4C: Manage Web Slices and RSS Feeds

Topic 4D: Save a Web Page

Topic 4E: Print a Web Page

Lesson 5: Communicating over the Web

Topic 5A: Send and Receive Instant Messages

Topic 5B: Communicate Using Email

Topic 5C: Subscribe to a Newsgroup

Topic 5D: View Newsgroup Messages

Lesson 6: Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8

Topic 6A: Configure Browsing History Settings

Topic 6B: Configure Pop-Up Settings

Topic 6C: Configure the Smart Screen Filter

Topic 6D: Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings