Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Silicon Connections "FAQ" section. Below you will find Explanations of Frequently Asked Questions that will help you make the most of your on-line experience.

FAQ - About Reading Selected Web Pages Offline/Disconnected from the Internet

Questions: Why do I get disconnected before I finish reading the Web Page? Can I read Web Pages when I am not connected to the Internet???

Answer: Web Browsers were actually designed to save pages you wish to view from the Internet and allow you to read them at your leisure "offline" when you are not connected to the Internet. To avoid overloading of your connection, we automatically disconnect you from the Internet after a period of "inactivity".

Helpful Tips About How to Read your Selected Web Pages Offline/Disconnected from the Internet :

Caching/Saving the Web Pages for Viewing-

  1. Connect to the Internet
  2. Open your Web Browser application, either Netscape or Internet Explorer
  3. Use a Search Engine (i.e.: Yahoo or Excite or Alta Vista) to locate the page(s) that you want to read or enter the Web Site URL/http:// Address in the Location Entry Box.
  4. Add a Bookmark/Favorite for this page-
    • If using Netscape: Click on Communicator/Bookmarks/Add Bookmark or Click on the Bookmarks Icon in your Toolbar and Click on Add Bookmark
    • If using Internet Explorer: Click on Favorites/ Add to Favorites

    Once Bookmarked, you will always be able to return to this site and view the latest copy of this page.

  5. After the Pages have loaded in your Browser, they will be cached/saved in your Browser's History File.
  6. Make sure that you open all of the pages needed for a complete viewing of the article or articles you wish to read. You will then be able to view the entire piece when you are working "offline"/ disconnected from the Internet.

Reading Selected Web Pages Offline-

  1. To view these pages offline/disconnected from the Internet, leave your Web Browser application (either Netscape or Internet Explorer) open.
  2. Change your Settings to work offline.
    • If using Netscape: Click on File/Go Offline
    • If using Internet Explorer: Click on File/Work Offline
  3. Open you History Files for viewing of previously cached/saved web pages/documents.
    • If using Netscape: Click on Communicator/History.
      Locate and Double Click on the web page/document you wish to view
    • If using Internet Explorer: Click on the History Icon in your Toolbar.
      Locate and Click on the web page/document you wish to view

    Remember, that you will not be able to view pages in an Offline mode that you have not previously cached/opened during a "Connected" to the Internet Session.

Reconnecting to the Internet to Find More Web Pages-

  1. To reconnect to the Internet, leave your Web Browser application still open, either Netscape or Internet Explorer.
  2. Change your Settings back to work online.
    • If using Netscape: Click on File/Go Online
    • If using Internet Explorer: Click on File/Work Online
  3. Resume reviewing pages
    • From a "Bookmarked" site-
      • Open your Bookmarks or Favorites Folders
        • If using Netscape: Click on Communicator/Bookmarks or Click on the Bookmarks Icon in your Toolbar
        • If using Internet Explorer: Click on Favorites Icon
      • Double Click on the page you previously bookmarked and the browser will reopen the page for you to resume viewing.
    • To go to another page-
      • Use a Search Engine (i.e.: Yahoo or Excite or Alta Vista) to locate the page(s) that you want to read or enter the Web Site URL/http:// Address in the Location Entry Box.
  4. Begin again at Step 4 in the "Caching/Saving the Web Pages for Viewing" instruction set shown above.

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