Getting Started With Hawk Internet

1. Getting Started
   The Internet can be a confusing place, especially if you are new to it.  For those who need a little help, we have compiled this "Getting Started" page to help you get the most out of your online experience.
   
   There are unlimited possibilities to what you can do with the Internet.  Every day, many new sites are started up.  The Internet is all about information and what you can do with it.  There are basically two things you need to know how to do first to really get the most out of the Internet: Browsing and Searching.
   
   
2. Your Browser
   Before we can browse or search, you need to know a few quick things about your browser.  Your browser is the software that lets you browse the Internet. Every browser version is different.   The two most popular browsers are Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator or Communicator.  Hawk currently gives out Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 3.02.  If you click "Help" and then click "About...",  you should see the version number of the browser software you have installed.   If you installed the software from Hawk on a Windows3.1 or Windows95 system, you should see Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 3.02.  If you have Windows98, it comes preinstalled with Internet Explorer version 4.01. 
   
   
3. Tool Bars
   This is the tool bar on your browser called the "Menu Bar". 
   It has menus that drop down and show options for your browser.   If you click on the "Help" menu, and click the "About..." menu, you will see the name and version of your software.  It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with these menus.
   
   
4. This is the tool bar on your browser called the "Navigation Bar" and is also called your "Standard Buttons".
   
   
   
5. This tool bar allows you to navigate your way through the Internet with ease.  The buttons are pretty self explanatory.  If you ever get lost while you're surfing, you can click the "Home" button on the Navigation Bar to take you back to Hawk Internet (if you have your homepage set to the Hawk Internet).
   
   
6. The address bar looks something similar to this and is located just below the  Back, Forward and Stop buttons on your Navigation Bar.  If you type in the name of the web site you wish to browse to and click "Enter", the browser will jump to that site.  This name you type in, for example www.hawkpci.net, is called the URL, Universal Resource Locator.  It's also the web address of the site.
   
   
7. Browsing
   If you're new to the Internet, you need to know how to browse before you do anything else.  Browsing is perusing the Internet by clicking on links that jump from one site or page to another or typing in URLs. The easiest way to browse is to type in the name of the of the web site (the URL) you want to go to in the Address Bar on your browser.  When you hit "Enter", the browser will take you to the site corresponding with the URL you typed in.
   
   
8. Searching
   Searching the Internet is crucial to being able to find topics of interest and enjoying your Internet experience.  Searching is actually browsing to a search engine and typing in a search query for particular words or topics.  You will often need to search for a topic that you do not know the name or URL of a web site relevant to that topic.
   
   To start your first search, click on the link on the Hawk Internet Services site for Search.   This will take you to the Hawk Search page which contains a search for just the Hawk site, as well as links to many popular search engines.  Once you are there, you can use the provided links to search for your topic.
   
   
9. Internet Explorer Tour
   If you are new to the Internet and would like to take a tour to help you get started using Internet Explorer, Click here.  This tour will guide you through some of the basic features of Internet Explorer and will assist you in familiarizing yourself with the browser and get the most out of your Internet experience.
   
   

10. Windows 98 Tricks and Tips
    If you would like to review some useful tricks and tips for using windows 98 and Internet Explorer, click here.
    
    

11. Windows 95 Tricks and Tips
    If you would like to review some useful tricks and tips for using windows 95 and Internet Explorer, click here.
    
    

12. Internet Glossary and Terms
    If you would like to review a glossary listing of Internet related words and definitions, click here.
    
    

13. General Configuration
    If you have questions about dial up access numbers, DNS information, or email configuration, feel free to review our General Configuration.
    
    

14. Frequently Asked Questions
    Once you have done your first search, you should read over the Hawk Frequently Asked Questions.   This FAQ contains answers and suggestions to many commonly asked questions.   This addresses things like modem configurations, email, software configurations, trouble shooting and much more.  If you have a question, it's most likely that the answer is posted on the FAQ.
    

 
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