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3Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open.
4Double-click the document file name. The document opens.
Printing a document
To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a 
network printer. For more information about installing or using your printer, see the printer 
documentation.
To print a document:  
1Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper.
2Start the program and open the...

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Shortcuts
The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs 
that run in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program 
documentation.Help
For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click 
Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, 
then press E
NTER.
To .. .Do this...
Copy a file, folder, text, or 
graphicClick the item, then press...

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Using the Internet and Faxes
•Learning about the Internet
•Setting up an Internet account
•Using the World Wide Web
•Using e-mail
•Using faxes
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Learning about the Internet
The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to 
people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide 
Web. You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital 
Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
If you want to access the Internet you need:
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Setting up an Internet account
Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet 
account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing 
account to this computer, contact the ISP directly.
Dial-up Internet connections are those using a telephone system to connect to the Internet. This 
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To learn more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar.
Connecting to a Web site
After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many 
information sources on the World Wide Web.
To connect to a Web site:  
1Connect to your Internet account.
2Depending on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to 
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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:  
1Connect to your Internet account.
2In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you 
want to download, then press ENTER.
- OR -
Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want 
to download.
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Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using Windows Mail:  
1Connect to your Internet service provider.
2Click  (Start), then click E-mail. Your default e-mail program opens.
3Click Create Mail.
4Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the To box.
5Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.
6Type the e-mail message.
7When finished, click Send. Your e-mail is sent over the Internet to the e-mail address you 
specified.
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Using faxes
Using Windows Fax and Scan
Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate 
Editions. If your computer has a built-in fax modem, Windows automatically detects it during 
the setup process. You can connect your computer to one local fax modem, although you can 
connect to multiple fax servers or devices on a network. If you are not sure whether your 
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5Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to 
receive faxes screen opens.
6Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert 
window opens. The New Fax window opens.
7Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a 
cover page from the list. The Sender Information dialog box opens.
8Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New...