1. Retrieve a file from the Internet (class web page) using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape.
2. Save the file to your diskette located in the A: drive.
3. Print a copy of the lab assignment instructions located on the class web page through Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape.
4. Use the Windows Notepad to complete/edit the retrieved form/file.
5. Use Windows Copy/Paste function to submit Lab 2 form.  (Note: You should learn the cut/paste method for future assignments.  It is also possible to send assignments as attachments via your Internet Service Provider.)

Part #1 - How to Retrieve a form/file

1. Power on the computer and monitor if it is not already powered on. Connect to the Internet.
2. Click on the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape icon. This will bring you to the home page for Cerritos College. (The address for Cerritos College is http://www.cerritos.edu).
3. Click on  'Faculty and Staff Pages' link.
4. Scroll down, then click on 'Margaret Hohly' under 'SEM Division'.
5. Click on the link for this class.  (Note: this is Fall 1999 - BCIS 82 online   2nd nine weeks).  This will take you to the class web page.
6. Click the link for lab 2.
7. You might want to print these instructions to refer to while doing the assignment.
8. Return to the class web page using the back arrows.
9. Click on 'Lab 2 - Form'.
10. You will need your diskette in the A: drive. Then, in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape click on 'FILE' then 'Save As'. Have a formatted 3.5" diskette in the floppy disk drive (A:). In the dialog box which appears make the following changes.
    • In the box under 'File name' and enter the change the filename to LAB2.TXT .
    • Next, under DRIVE click, then change the drive to 'A drive'.
    • Click on OK. You should note the light goes on the A: drive.

Part #2 - Using an editor to complete Lab 2 form

1. You will need to use an editor to complete this form. Use either Notepad, Microsoft Word, or DOS editor to complete this form. The form is the file you saved as LAB2.TXT on your diskette. (Note: Notepad is located in the Accessories folder found on your 'Start' menu.  Notepad is the preferred editor.)
2. If you do not complete the form at one time, save the partially completed form on your diskette. When you are ready to  continue,  open this file and continue editing  until it is complete. Always save your progress on your diskette.
3. When your assignment form is completed you are ready to submit it to your instructor. Proceed to part #3.

Part #3 - Submitting your completed assignment form using email

1. Open up the Notepad program. Load the copy of your assignment into the Notepad.   Complete the answers to the questions on the form.
2. Click on EDIT, then click on SELECT ALL.
3. Click on EDIT then Click on COPY.
4. Now you need to change to your email system.
5. Open up a new message to be sent to your instructor.
6. You will be asked to provide the address of the user you are sending this document. Address this to your instructor: Hohly@cerritos.edu
7. At the CC: press enter your address (Log-on ID). This will send a copy of the completed assignment to you.
8. At the Subject: Lab #2 form (Your last name)
9. .Click the cursor in the message portion of the email.
10. . Now click on EDIT on the menu bar of the window then Click on PASTE. This should paste your assignment form into the mail message.
11. . To  send this document click on the send button.
    Note: If using an Internet Service provider (ISP), you may either use the 'cut and paste' method or mail the assignment as an attachment.

Part #4 - Summary of submitted items and points for lab 2

You will have submitted the following items for lab 2.

1. The edited form (30 pts.)

(Lab2Fa99.html)