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1. Create a directory or folder on your computer to
hold your downloaded files. (e.g., c:\download)
2.
If you are presented with multiple file format options
choose the file format you would like to use - Word,
PDF, etc...
3.
Save the file to the directory or folder you created
in step 1 above.
4.
Click on a link to download a document, you'll see a
"Save As" prompt. NOTE: if you are not presented
with a "Save As" prompt, you will need to
"right click" on the link and choose "Save
As" from the menus.
5.
Note the file name of the document. You'll need it later
when you retrieve it into your word processing/spreadsheet
program. You can also rename the file if you would like
at this time.
6.
Choose the directory or folder you created to store
downloaded documents in step 1 above and click on OK.
To find the directory or folder you created, click on
the down arrow in the drop-down box next to the words
"Save in:" You'll see a list of folders and
drive letters (e.g., "A," "C," "D").
Click on the drive letter where your directory or folder
exists, then scroll to the directory or folder and click
on it.
7.
Your document will now be saved (downloaded) to your
computer. It may take from a few seconds to about 10
minutes to download each document to your computer,
depending on the size of the document and the speed
of your modem and Internet connection.
8.
When you finish downloading your documents, exit your
browser, open the appropriate program, and retrieve
the documents from the directory or folder where they
were saved.
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