Gateway FX542XT - Manual (Page 26)

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
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Downloading files
Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer.
To download files or programs from a Web site:
1 Connect to your Internet account.
2 In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you
want to download, then press E
NTER .
- OR -
Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to
download.
3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer. For more
information, see
“Working with files and folders” on page 9 .
4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy of
the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your
computer depends on file size and Internet conditions.
6 Open the folder that you created.
7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions
provided on the Web site to run or install the program.
Using e-mail
E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and
e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account.
The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages
arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.
An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the
Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user. Your e-mail address is assigned
when you sign up for an account with an ISP. For example, a person with an account with Hotmail
might have an e-mail address that is similar to this one:
Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using Windows Mail:
1 Connect to your Internet service provider.
2 Click (Start), then click E-mail. Your default e-mail program opens.
3 Click Create Mail.
4 Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the To box.
Caution
To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you
download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” on page 57 .
Help
For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type downloading files in the Search Help box, then click E NTER .
[email protected]
User name Internet domain name