Internet Explorer Help

Overview

Welcome to Microsoft Internet Explorer
Getting Help
Connecting to the Internet
Reporting Bugs
Registering Microsoft Internet Explorer
Feature Information
Release Notes
Technical Support

Welcome to Microsoft Internet Explorer

The Internet is a collection of computer networks that connects millions of computers around the world, including the one on your desktop. It is also a vast source of information that is constantly changing and expanding. Since its creation in the 1960's, it has grown exponentially and is now used by millions of people, from those in commercial and educational institutions to individual consumers.

After you are connected to the Internet, you can use Microsoft® Internet Explorer to view the Internet's wealth of information. You can also incorporate this information into your documents or save it to a file on your computer.

Begin exploring the Internet by clicking an item in the Internet Explorer main window.

Getting Help

Welcome to Internet Explorer Help. These Help pages and text within the Microsoft Internet Explorer interface will give you the information you need to use the powerful features of Internet Explorer.

• Use the button bar at the top of every page to move through the Help pages.
  • Click Contents to see the Table of Contents.
  • Click Overview for an introduction to Microsoft Internet Explorer and Internet connection information.
  • Click Index to see the Index. Use the Index just as you would an index in a book.
  • Click Quick Reference for information about a particular menu item, its keyboard shortcut, and the topics that relate to it.
• Tool bar buttons are described in the status bar at the bottom of the window. If you don't see the status bar, on the View menu, choose Status Bar.
• Dialog box items are usually described in the dialog box itself.

If you are new to the World Wide Web, visit the MSN online tutorial.

Connecting to the Internet

1. First, you need a physical connection between your Macintosh® computer 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 that most common Internet service providers (ISPs) 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.
2. Next, you need to connect to a host machine unless your Macintosh is directly connected 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.
3. 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 enable your Macintosh to send and receive information. Your ISP or administrator will give you the information you need to configure these control panels correctly.
   • MacPPP (Point to Point Protocol) is a freeware connection package that enables 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, because 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.

Reporting bugs

To report bugs, fill out the online bug report form or send mail to giraffe@microsoft.com.

Include:

• System configuration information (on the Apple menu, choose About Internet Explorer, and then click Support).
  • Version of operating system
  • Type of Macintosh
  • Type of connection to the Internet
• Steps that lead to the bug. For example:
  1. Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  2. On the File menu, choose Open.
  3. Click the Cancel button.
  4. Result: Nothing happens.
• Any other information that will help us reproduce the bug successfully.

Although you will not receive a response via e-mail, all bug reports will be read and evaluated by a Quality Assurance Engineer. Thanks for your help.

Registering Microsoft Internet Explorer

Register Microsoft Internet Explorer for Macintosh 2.0 free of charge at our online registration site. If you still have beta copies of Microsoft Internet Explorer for Macintosh, discontinue using them at this time. For more information, see the License Agreement document in the Internet Explorer application folder.