How to Search With Safari

The main function of a Web browser is to allow you to quickly and efficiently search the Internet for the content and information you are looking for. Unless you know the exact address of the Web site you want to visit, chances are that you will have to search to find it. Apple's Safari Web browser offers users a simple and reliable interface in which to browse the Internet, allowing them to spend less time searching the Internet, and more time enjoying it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• Macintosh computer with OS 10.4
• Safari 2.0 Web browser

Search the Internet with Safari

1. Open up your Safari Web browser.
2. Click on the Google search box in the top right-hand corner of your browser.
3. Type in a word or phrase that best describes what you are looking for.
4. Press the 'Return' button.
5. Search through the results for links to Web pages that seem appropriate to your search.
6. Click on a link in order to view the page.
7. Go to the next results page (if you do not find a link that seems appropriate) by clicking on the 'Next' button at the bottom of the page.
8. Modify your search terms and repeat the search process until you find the type of information you are looking for.
9. Click on the magnifying glass icon in the Google search box in order to view a list of your previous searches. Click on any searches you wish to revisit.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have the latest version of Safari, download it free from Apple's online downloads page (see Resources below).
• Running Safari version 2.0 requires the use of a computer with a 10.4 (Tiger) operating system. You will have to upgrade to Tiger in order to use this Web browser.
• Call 1-800-275-2273 for additional help and support using Safari, or visit the Apple Support Page (see Resources below).
• In order to increase your security while browsing online, turn on Safari's Private Browsing function.
• This guide was written specifically for Safari 2.0 and may not apply to earlier versions.
• Do not use the word 'And' as one of your search terms if you are using multiple words. Google will automatically include all of the terms in its search.
• Safari will automatically save a history of the Web pages you've searched through unless you enable the 'Private Browsing' function.