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Table of Contents
Subject:                                                     Item Number:
1. About This Manual                                                     1
Buttons and Dialog Box Items                                             1

2. Getting Started                                                       2
Installing 32bit Web Browser                                             2
Tips and Tricks                                                          2

The Main Window

3. Buttons in the browser                                                3
[Back]                                                                   3
[Forward]                                                                3
[Refresh]                                                                3
[Stop]                                                                   3
[Home]                                                                   3
[Add Bookmark]                                                           3
[Show Bookmarks]                                                         3
[Goto ->]                                                                3
[Delete History]                                                         3

4. Menu Items in the Browser 4 [File] 4 [Edit] 4 [Edit], [Import Bookmarks] 4 [Search] 4 [Options] 4 [Favorites] 4 [Bookmarks] 4 [Help] 4
The Bookmarks Window 5. Menu Items in the Bookmark Window 5 [Hide] 5 [Edit] 5 [Search] 5 The Configure Window 6. Text Fields 6 [Register Name] 6 [Register Email Address] 6 [HomePage] 6 7. Options 7 Handle New Web Browser Window URLs with... 7 Web Browser at Startup 7 Set Default Web Browser to... 7 Show Bookmarks 7
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Item 1 - About This Manual


- Buttons and Dialog Box Items

While reading this manual, words in square brackets [ ] will be in
reference to [Buttons and Dialog Box Items].

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Item 2 - Getting Started - Installing 32bit Web Browser Go to https://www.electrasoft.com/32bw.htm and download the newest version. During installation, it will ask you for your registration name and email address. Enter the name and email address you want 32bit Web Browser to be registered to. This is the name and email address that you will be known to us at ElectraSoft as. You can change any of these items later if you wish. It will also ask you for a Password. Don't worry if you do not have it yet, you can get it later. Installation Notes: Permissions Problems If you experience permissions problems it is most likely that you have a [Standard User] account. Changing your account to an [Administrator] account will fix this problem. You can not change your [Standard User] account to an [Administrator] account while logged into your own account because, (you guessed it), you do not have permission. To change your [Standard User] account to an [Administrator] account: Log off your account, log on to an [administrator account], change your account to an [Administrator] account, and reboot the computer. If you are running Windows Vista: o Click the [Start] button o Locate and select [Switch User] o Log on to an [administrator account] o Click the [Start] button o Select [Settings] o Select [ Control Panel] o Select [User Accounts] o Select [Manage another account] o Find and select [your user account] o Select [Change the account type] o Change your account to [Administrator] o Select [Change Account Type] o Reboot the computer - Tips and Tricks The history of the web sites you have visited is kept in the drop down text box where you enter in the URL. The history consists of the last 1,000 sites you have visited. If more than one instance of 32bit Web Browser is running - if in one instance the bookmarks are changed, the bookmarks will be updated to reflect the change(es) right away in any other instances. Shortcut Keys: [Ctrl+A] == Select all text on web page [Ctrl+F] == Find [Ctrl+M] == Click default button when in a form [Ctrl+N] == New Browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer) [Ctrl+P] == Print
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The Main Window Item 3 - Buttons in the browser - [Back] This button will cause the web browser to go back 1 page in your browsing history. - [Forward] This button will cause the web browser to go forward 1 page in your browsing history. - [Refresh] This button will cause the web browser to reload the current page that is in the browser. - [Stop] This button will cause the web browser to stop loading the page that is currently being loaded. - [Home] This button will cause the web browser to go to the [HomePage] that is configured under [Option], [Configure]. - [Add Bookmark] This button will add the current page in the web browser to the bookmarks. The position in which the bookmark is added is the position after the last bookmark or folder selected while the bookmarks were open. - [Show Bookmarks] This will bring up the bookmarks for viewing and/or editing. - [Goto ->] This button will cause the web browser to go to the URL or www address that is in the dropdown list box window, just to the right of the [Goto ->] button. You can also select a URL from the dropdown. You may also press Enter instead of clicking the [Goto ->] button. - [Delete History] Delete all of the entries from the URL window history combo box.
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Item 4 - Menu Items in the Browser - [File] [File], [Open Web Page or Bitmap] This lets you select a web page file or an image file that is located on your local computer. [File], [Save Web Page As] This lets you save the current web page you are viewing. [File], [Print Web Page] Brings up the [Print] dialog box to print. Further options are available. [File], [Web Page Properties] This will show the properties for the web site you are viewing. Properties such as encryption, protocol, security, and other miscellaneous items. [File], [Exit] Exits the program - [Edit] [Edit], [Copy Selected Browser Text] Copies the selected text to the Windows clip board. [Edit], [Copy All Browser Text] Copies all text in current web page to the Windows clip board. [Edit], [Find Text on This Page] Brings up dialog box for finding text in the current web page. - [Search] [Search], [Web Search Engines] Shows a list of popular web search engines. [Search], [Software/Shareware Search Engines] Shows a list of popular software/shareware search engines. - [Options] [Options], [Configure] Brings up the Configure dialog box. [Options], [Add this URL to the following Override [Handle New Web Browser Window URLs with] option list ->] [Options], [Add this URL to the following Override [Handle New Web Browser Window URLs with] option list ->], [Same Instance of 32bit Web Browser] This will add the current web site that is open to the list of web sites to be treated as specified (Same Instance of 32bit Web Browser) when a new browser window is called. [Options], [Add this URL to the following Override [Handle New Web Browser Window URLs with] option list ->], [New Instance of 32bit Web Browser] This will add the current web site that is open to the list of web sites to be treated as specified (New Instance of 32bit Web Browser) when a new browser window is called. [Options], [Add this URL to the following Override [Handle New Web Browser Window URLs with] option list ->], [New Instance of MS Internet Explorer] This will add the current web site that is open to the list of web sites to be treated as specified (New Instance of MS Internet Explorer) when a new browser window is called. [Options], [Add this URL to the following Override [Handle New Web Browser Window URLs with] option list ->], [Suppress Them] This will add the current web site that is open to the list of web sites to be treated as specified (Suppress Them) when a new browser window is called. [Options], [View/Edit New Web Browser Window override lists] This dialog box is where you can view and edit the lists of web sites that have override settings for how to view a new web browser windows that pop up from a web site. - [Favorites] Supports Microsoft Internet Explorer Favorites or Bookmark system. [Favorites], [Add to Favorites] Add a site to the Microsoft Internet Explorer Favorites or Bookmark system. [Favorites], [Go to Favorites] Select a site to go to. - [Bookmarks] [Bookmarks], [Add Bookmark] This item will add the current page in the web browser to the bookmarks. The position in which the bookmark is added is the position after the last bookmark or folder selected while the bookmarks were open. [Bookmarks], [View/Edit/Show Bookmarks] This will bring up the bookmarks for viewing and/or editing. [Bookmarks], [Show Bookmarks on the left side of the screen] This will dock the Bookmark window on the left side of web browser. [Bookmarks], [Show Bookmarks on the right side of the screen] This will dock the Bookmark window on the right side of web browser. [Bookmarks], [Show Bookmarks at the top of the screen] This will dock the Bookmark window at the top of web browser. [Bookmarks], [Show Bookmarks at the bottom of the screen] This will dock the Bookmark window at the bottom of web browser. [Bookmarks], [Show Bookmarks only when I need them] This will hide the bookmarks until you click on the [Show Bookmarks] button or select [Bookmarks], [View/Edit/Show Bookmarks]. - [Help] [Help], [Help] Brings up the Help file. [Help], [Show ScreenTips for Beginners] Select this to turn on ScreenTips help. With this option selected, you can place your pointer over any control and a ScreenTips help box will appear. If checked, Shows ScreenTips for Beginners. When you do not need ScreenTips any longer, un-check this by clicking on it. When ScreenTips are active, place your mouse-cursor over a control, and a help pane will appear. [Help], [ReadMe] Brings up the ReadMe file. [Help], [Manual] Brings up the Manual file. [Help], [Tech Support by Email] This opens your default Email composer with a message to technical support for this software. [Help], [About] Brings up the About dialog box which shows version information.
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The Bookmarks Window Item 5 - Menu Items in the Bookmark Window - [Hide] This will close the bookmarks window and switch the bookmark mode to [Show Bookmarks Only When Needed]. - [Edit] [Edit], [Insert New Folder] This will insert a new folder below the current selected bookmark or folder. If a folder is selected, the new folder will be put inside that folder. [Edit], [Insert New Bookmark] This will insert a new bookmark below the current selected bookmark or folder. If a folder is selected, the new bookmark will be put inside that folder. [Edit], [Cut] Cuts the selected folder or bookmark. If it is a folder, all items in the folder will be cut along with the folder. The cut selection will stay in the programs memory even after you close the program. [Edit], [Copy] Copies the selected folder or bookmark. If it is a folder, all items in the folder will be copied along with the folder. The copied selection will stay in the programs memory even after you close the program. [Edit], [Paste] This will paste in the copied or cut item. It will be pasted below what is currently selected. [Edit], [Delete] This will delete the selection and all sub folders if there are any. [Edit], [Edit] This will enables you to edit the name, description, and URL of the selection. - [Edit], [Import Bookmarks] [Edit], [Import Bookmarks], [Import Netscape Bookmarks] This will allow you to import bookmarks from Netscape's bookmarks. A file browser will be displayed with the path of your Netscape bookmarks. The bookmark file is called [bookmark.htm]. If this is not the file you want to import, you can browse for it else where. The most common location for Netscape's Bookmarks: C:\Program Files\Netscape\Users\[user]\bookmark.htm [Edit], [Import Bookmarks], [Import Internet Explorer Bookmarks] This will allow you to import your [Favorites] from Internet Explorer's [Favorites]. The program will try to find your bookmarks in the most common places. If it cannot locate the proper location, you can browse to it. The selection for the Favorites will be an entire folder, instead of a file. The most common locations for Internet Explorer's Favorites: C:\Windows\Favorites or C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\Favorites - [Search] [Search], [Find in Bookmarks] Search from top to bottom for a select text. [Search], [Find Next] Search for select text from the highlighted position on down. [Search], [Search Current Position Down] Finds the next instance of the text - starting after the last found instance of the text. If nothing has been searched for, it will perform a search for the first instance from top to bottom.
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The Configure Window Item 6 - Text Fields - [Register Name] This is the name that the program will be registered to. - [Register Email Address] This is the Email address that will be used to contact you and/or help you with technical support. - [HomePage] This is the URL or web site that 32bit Web Browser will navigate to when you click on the [Home] button in the Browser or when the Browser is started and you have [Go to Homepage URL] selected below for [Web Browser Startup]. The [Web Browser Startup] options will be enabled after you pay for this software.
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Item 7 - Options - Handle New Web Browser Window URLs with... [New Instance of Microsoft Internet Explorer] (default) This option makes 32bit Web Browser respond to a New Browser command by opening the web site in a new Microsoft Internet Explorer session. For example, when you click on a link that is supposed to open the link in a new browser, instead, the link will be opened in a new Microsoft Internet Explorer session. This is the default mode. [Same Instance of 32bit Web Browser] This option makes 32bit Web Browser respond to a New Browser command by opening the web site in the current 32bit Web Browser session. For example, when you click on a link that is supposed to open the link in a new browser, instead, the link will open in the current browser to replace the current site. This option is useful if you do not want to be bothered with more than one browser session at a time. [New Instance of 32bit Web Browser] This option makes 32bit Web Browser respond to a New Browser command by opening the web site in a new 32bit Web Browser session. For example, when you click on a link that is supposed to open in a new browser, instead, the link will be opened in a new 32bit Web Browser session. This option should be selected if you want to view a web site exactly as the author intended. This includes pop-up windows and new browsers that appear with new subject matter. [Suppress Them] (gets rid of annoying pop-up windows) This option makes 32bit Web Browser respond to a New Browser command by not opening the site at all. For example, when you click on a link that is supposed to open the link in a new browser, instead, the link will not be opened at all. Automatic pop-up windows will also be suppressed. This option is useful when visiting a site that you know will have annoying pop-up windows full of advertisement or other unwanted information. When this option is selected, you will not be forced to view these pop-up windows. - Web Browser at Startup [Go to Homepage URL] When this option is selected, when 32bit Web Browser is started, the URL in the [Home Page] field (above in Configure Box) will be loaded. [Go to Last Visited URL] When this option is selected, when 32bit Web Browser is started, the last URL you visited will be loaded. [Blank Browser] When this option is selected, when 32bit Web Browser is started, a blank page window will be displayed. - Set Default Web Browser to... [32bit Web Browser] This option will make 32bit Web Browser your default web browser. 32bit Web Browser will keep track of your previous default web browser so you can switch back later if needed. [Original Default Web Browser] This option will revert the default web browser back to the original default web browser before you changed it to 32bit Web Browser. [Leave as is] This option is the default. This means that the default web browser will not be changed. - Show Bookmarks [on the left side of the screen] This will dock the Bookmark window on the left side of web browser. [on the right side of the screen] This will dock the Bookmark window on the right side of web browser. [at the top of the screen] This will dock the Bookmark window at the top of web browser. [at the bottom of the screen] This will dock the Bookmark window at the bottom of web browser. [only when I need them] This will hide the bookmarks until you click on the [Show Bookmarks] button in the main browser window or select [Bookmarks], [View/Edit/Show Bookmarks] in the main browser window. [Suppress Popup Dialog Boxes] [Script Error] check box Suppress the [Script Error] dialog box message. One use is, when you encounter a site that has too many scripting errors. [Script Error] combo box If you want to suppress the scripting error dialog box, but your version of Windows is not in English, select the string that corresponds to the caption of the [scripting error dialog box]. If yours is not in the list, email us and we will add it to the next release. In the meanwhile, you can type it in. Note: In the English Windows version, the caption on the scripting error dialog box is [Script Error]. For Swedish select [Skriptfel]. [All other error and Password] Checking this check box will stop other error messages and Password boxes from coming up. This is known as silent mode or SetSilent().
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