HP Internet Appliances manual Browser Toolbar, Icon Function

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The Browser Toolbar

You can control many of the actions of your Home Internet Appliance by using the buttons on the MSN Companion toolbar.

The icons on the toolbar are back, start, mail, messenger, search the web, and page options.

Tip

You can always get back to the Start Page by clicking the start Wicon on the toolbar or by pressing the start W button on the keyboard.

Tip

For convenience, the four buttons on the left half of the toolbar can also be found on your keyboard.

Understanding the Toolbar

The MSN Companion toolbar is located at the bottom of the screen. The rest of the screen changes as you surf the Web, but the toolbar with its easy navigation tools is always visible.

The functions of the MSN Companion toolbar are described below.

Icon

Function

back

The back icon is like putting your car into reverse gear

 

and backing up to where you've just been.

 

 

start

When you click the start icon, you return to the Start

 

Page.

mail

The mail icon takes you to your electronic mail box. You

 

can easily send and receive mail from anyone on the

 

Internet.

 

 

messenger

Messenger is a fast, fun, and easy way to stay in touch

 

with your friends online.

search the

This selection box is a handy way to search the World

web

Wide Web for a topic, a person, or a Web address.

 

 

go!

Click go! to go to the address you enter in the selection

 

box.

page options

This button pops up a menu of things you can do with

 

the Web page you are viewing.

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Contents Home Internet Appliance Getting Started Contents Features Welcome to the Internet Mail Online Shopping Changing Your Settings Appendix Index Contents Introduction This ChapterUsing Your Home Internet Appliance Getting Started Guide Who Should Read this Guide?Symbols Used in This Guide Symbol Information BoxesSpecial Text Used in This Guide Text ConventionsSafety Tips Safe Use of Your ApplianceSafety and Comfort Guide Safety TipsAppliance Care and Additional Safety Precautions Caring for Your Home Internet ApplianceWhere Can Find More Information? Accessing the Compaq WebHome Internet APPLIANCE-GETTING Started Introduction Features Your Home Internet Appliance at a Glance What’s in Front? What’s in Back?Line-of-Sight Connection Keyboard Batteries Your Home Internet Appliance at a GlanceKeyboard Basics Understanding the KeyboardLeft Side of the Keyboard Key DescriptionRight Side of the Keyboard Key What it doesInternet Buttons How Do I Use the Internet Buttons?Internet Button Icon What it does Internet Buttons Using the Push Pad Push PadPush Pad Appliance Indicator Lights Contrast and Brightness Understanding Display ControlsFeatures Getting 3 Online Introducing the MSN Companion MSN Companion RegistrationWhat is the MSN Companion? IntroducingCompanion Companion Features Understanding the ToolbarButton What it does Buttons and Links Tool How it worksCompanion Registration Let’s Sign OnConfirm Member Information Choose a New Member Password MSN Companion RegistrationSelect Your Time Zone Verify Internet Phone NumbersChoose Internet Phone Number #1 Choose Internet Phone Number #2You’re Done Getting Online Welcome to Internet What Is the Web? What Do I Need in Order to Surf the Web?What Is a URL? Internet Addresses URLsScreen Layout Moving Around the ScreenWhat is a Hyperlink? HyperlinksWhat Does a Hyperlink Look Like? Start What’s On the Start Page?Link What it does Browser Toolbar Icon FunctionWhat is a Search Engine? Search EnginesSearching the Web How’s the Weather?Searching the Web Error Messages Why Am I Getting an Error Message?Welcome to the Internet Mail What Is E-mail? Mail BasicsMail Addresses Understanding E-mail AddressesIdentifier Description Feature Description Mail MessagesWriting and Sending an E-mail Message Reading Your Mail Messages How Do I Get My Mail?Accessing Your Mail from the Toolbar Sending a Link Attachment Reading or Viewing an E-mail AttachmentTypes of Attachments You Can Receive File Type How it is displayed ExtensionMAIL5-9 Personalizing Mail Messages Electronic Body LanguageEmoticon Meaning Internet Etiquette Rules of the RoadMail Online 6 Shopping What Is E-Commerce? CommerceWhat Is a Secure Web Site? Online SecurityHow Do I Recognize a Secure Web Site? Know the Seller Check Before You BuyKeep Good Records What Records Should I Keep?Tips for Safe Online Shopping Shopping Safely on the InternetLet’s Go Shopping Shopping Online-How Is It Done?Online Stores-What do they look like? Tables of Contents Tab LinksPictures and Colored Text Search Boxes Drop Down Selection BoxesShopping Practice Let’s Go Shopping Did you know More Shopping Practice Tip Let’s Go Shopping Online Shopping Changing 7 Your Settings SettingsSettings Personalizing Your SettingsFavorites Maintaining Your Favorites ListingChanging Your Settings Options and 8 Accessories Connecting a Printer How Do I Connect a Printer?Using the Print Key PrintingConnecting a Mouse How Do I Connect a Mouse?Connecting External Speakers How Do I Connect External Speakers?Options and Accessories Where Do I Find Help? Getting HelpWhere Do I Find Help? MSN Online HelpCompaq Help and Information Warranty Contacting Service and Support SymptomSolution BrowserDisplay Keyboard Internet Printer Printer will not turn on Printer is on, but will not printPower SpeakersSystem Legal Notice Getting Help Appendix Federal Communications Commission NoticeFederal Communications Commission Notice Telecom Network Approvals Regulations Governing the Use of ModemsAPPENDIX-4 Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Canadian Regulations European Union Notice European Union Notice APPENDIX-10 Symbols IndexIndex Home Internet APPLIANCE-GETTING Started BBB Home Internet APPLIANCE-GETTING Started Index
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Internet Appliances specifications

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