ViewSonic VS12638 Getting on the Internet, Tabbed Browsing, Size Adjustment, Bookmark Management

12-4 Getting on the Internet

1. Internet[firefox]

Among all, the most familiar Internet application to all of us is the web browser. The System is equipped with the popular Firefox Internet browser to bring you the best Internet surfing experience. In the following sections, you will learn the simple basics for using Firefox user interface.

Tabbed Browsing

Tabbed Browsing is a page management feature for enhancing your browsing experience. When you are browsing several web pages at the same time, you can load these pages into “tabs” under the same browser. You can quickly open more web pages in one browser and fast switch between these pages. You may go to “File -> New Tab” to add extra tab or alternatively use the shortcut key [Ctrl] + [t].

Other than Google, Firefox also has many other popular search engine interfaces built-in like Yahoo, Amazon, eBay, Dictionary.com etc. You can select your favorite search engine from the textbox located at the top right-hand corner of Firefox browser. Input your search keyword then hit Return/Enter to start searching.

Page Size Adjustment

You may adjust the web page size by using the “Zoom In” and “Zoom Out” options under the “View -> Zoom” setting in Firefox.

Bookmark Management

Click on “Bookmarks -> Book This Page” to bookmark the page you are browsing. You may also edit and modify the bookmark label when you add the bookmark.

Using an Internet Search Engine

The Firefox Internet browser includes Google as shown in Picture on “Tabbed Browsing”. To use this feature, simply input the search keyword into box and press the Return/Enter key to start searching.

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