# Add a favorite

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, go to the page you want to add.
2. Tap and hold the page, and tap Add to Favorites.
3. Confirm or change the name and address, select a folder for storing the favorite, then tap Add.

#### See also

Add a folder in Favorites

Delete a favorite or folder

View a favorite

# Delete a favorite or folder

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Favorites > Add/Delete tab.
2. Select the item you want to delete, and tap Delete.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Favorites.
2. In Favorites, tap and hold the item you want to delete, and then tap Menu > Delete.

#### See also

Add a favorite

Add a folder in Favorites

# Change how Web pages fill the screen

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > View.
2. Tap one of the following:
   - One Column. Arranges the content into one column that is as wide as the screen. This means that you will rarely have to scroll horizontally.
   - Fit to Screen. Maintains a layout similar to what you see on a desktop computer, but makes items smaller and arranges the content so you can see most of it without having to scroll horizontally.
   - Desktop. Keeps the same layout and size as on a desktop computer, which will require both horizontal and vertical scrolling.

#### See also

View a page in full screen mode

Change the size of text on Web pages

# Send a link via e-mail

1. In Internet Explorer, go to the page you want to send.
2. Tap Menu > Tools > Send Link.
3. Select the messaging account.

   A new message will be created, with the page address inserted in the message body.

#### See also

Connect to the Internet

# View the History list

The History list contains links to Web sites visited in previous days and weeks.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > History.
2. Do any of the following:
   - To view a page, tap it.
   - To change the information displayed in the History list, tap the sort list (labeled Page Title by default).

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > History.
2. To view a page, tap it.

#### See also

Clear the History list

# How do I...

Change how Web pages fill the screen

Change the size of text on Web pages

Change cookies and security settings

# Help on the Web...

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the online Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Change cookies and security settings

# Help on the Web...

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the online Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Change cookies and security settings

# Help on the Web...

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the online Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# Help on the Web...

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the online Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# Help on the Web...

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the online Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# Help on the Web...

Additional Help is available on the Web.

To browse the online Help:

1. Open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2. Tap Favorites.
3. Tap Explore Windows Mobile.

To search Help on this device, tap here.

# How do I...

Connect to the Internet

Change how Web pages fill the screen

Change the size of text on Web pages

# Download and save a file from the Web

Saving a file or program and opening it later allows you to take precautions such as checking the file with a virus scanner or disconnecting from the Internet before you open the file or run the program.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, go to the page that contains the file you want to download.
2. Tap the file, tap Save As.
3. In the Name box, enter a new name for the file.
4. Do any of the following:
   - In the Folder list, tap the folder where you want to save the file.
   - In the Location list, select where you want to store the file: Main memory or Storage card.
5. When finished, tap Save.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, go to the page that contains the file you want to download.
2. Tap the file, and then tap Save when prompted.
3. In the Name box, enter a new name for the file.
4. Do any of the following:
   - In the Folder list, tap the folder where you want to save the file.
   - In the Type list, select the file type to save the file in that format.
   - In the Location list, select where you want to store the file: Main memory or Storage card.
5. When finished, tap Save.

#### See also

Copy and paste text from a Web page

Save a picture from a Web page

# Delete temporary Internet files

Some Web content is stored as you view it to speed up the display of pages you visit frequently or have already seen. Internet files are also stored on your computer when you make Web pages available for offline browsing. You may want to delete these files to free storage space.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options > Memory tab.
2. Tap Delete Files.

   All pages stored on your device, including offline favorites content, will be deleted.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options.
2. Tap Browsing History, tap the category of items (temporary files, cookies, or history) you want to delete, and then tap Clear.

   All pages stored on your device, including offline favorites content, will be deleted.

#### See also

Clear the History list

# Clear the History list

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options > Memory tab.
2. Tap Clear History.

Tip

To change the number of days that links are stored in the History list, change the number in the day(s) box.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options.
2. Tap Browsing History, tap History, and then tap Clear.

#### See also

View the History list

Delete temporary Internet files

# View a favorite

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Favorites.
2. On the Open tab, tap the page that you want to view.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Favorites.
2. In Favorites tap the page that you want to view.

Note

If a favorite link is unavailable or you receive a message that the page is not available, you must download the page to your device through synchronization or by connecting to the Internet.

#### See also

Add a favorite

Connect to the Internet

# Choose a Home page

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options > General tab.
2. Do one of the following:

- To use the displayed page as your Home page, tap Use Current.
- To use the default Home page, tap Use Default.

Tip

To go to your Home page, tap Menu > Home.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options.
2. Tap Home Page
3. Do one of the following:

- To use the displayed page as your Home page, tap Use Current.
- To use the default Home page, tap Default Home page.
- To use a different page, tap Custom page, and then enter the Web adress of the page in the box.

Tip

To go to your Home page, tap Menu > Home Page.

#### See also

Add a favorite

# Change the size of text on Web pages

- In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > View > Zoom Level, and tap the size you want.

#### See also

Change how Web pages fill the screen

- In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > View > Text Size, and tap the size you want.

Note

You can’t resize the text on Web pages that use a fixed font size.

# Copy and paste text from a Web page

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap and hold the page, and then tap Select All Text.
2. Tap and hold the page, and then tap Copy.

   Note

   To copy a portion of the text, select the text with your stylus, and then tap Menu > Edit> Copy

3. Move to where you want to paste the text, such as an e-mail or text message
4. In the text-entry field, tap Menu> Paste

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap and hold the page, and then tap Make Selection.
2. Using your stylus select the portion of the text that you want to copy, and then tap Copy.
3. Move to where you want to paste the text, such as an e-mail or text message.
4. In the text-entry field, tap Menu> Paste.

#### See also

Save a picture from a Web page

Download and save a file from the Web

# Save a picture from a Web page

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap and hold the picture, and tap Save Image.
2. Do one of the following:
   - To save the picture in My Pictures on your device, tap Yes.
   - To save the picture in another location such as a storage card, tap Save As.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap and hold the picture, and tap Save Image As.
2. In Save Picture, do one of the following:
   - In the Name box type a name for the image file.
   - In the Folder list, tap the folder where you want to save the file.
   - Choose a file type to save the file in that format.
   - Choose a location where you want to store the image file.

#### See also

Copy and paste text from a Web page

Download and save a file from the Web

# Change cookies and security settings

Internet Explorer Mobile supports the protocols used by Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). A connection that uses SSL helps you to send personal information more safely.

Cookies are small files containing information about your identity and preferences so that a page can tailor information to your needs. The page sends the file, and it is stored on your mobile device.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options > Security tab.
2. Select the check boxes as appropriate, and then tap OK.

Tip

To prevent Internet Explorer Mobile from accepting any cookies, clear the Allow cookies check box.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options.
2. Tap Privacy and Security.
3. Select the check boxes as appropriate, and then tap Done.

Tip

To prevent Internet Explorer Mobile from accepting any cookies, clear the Enable cookies check box.

#### See also

View a Web page's properties

Download and save a file from the Web

# Show or hide pictures on Web pages

- In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > View > Show Pictures.

  A check mark next to Show Pictures indicates that pictures will be displayed on Web pages.

#### See also

Change how Web pages fill the screen

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Tools > Options.
2. Tap Other.
3. Clear the Show Pictures check box so that pictures are not displayed.

# View a page in full screen mode

- In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > View > Full Screen.

Tip

To exit full screen mode, tap and hold anywhere on the screen, and tap Full Screen to cancel the selection.

#### See also

Change how Web pages fill the screen

Change the size of text on Web pages

# View a Web page's properties

- In Internet Explorer Mobile, Tap Menu > Tools > Properties.

  The size, security zone, and full address of the current page are displayed.

# Add a folder in Favorites

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Favorites >Add/Delete tab.
2. Tap New Folder. Enter a name for the folder, and tap Add.

1. In Internet Explorer Mobile, tap Menu > Favorites.
2. In Favorites, tap Menu > New Folder, enter a name for the folder, and then tap Add.

#### See also

Delete a favorite or folder

Add a favorite

# Adjust the scrolling speed

1. On the Today screen, tap Start > Internet Explorer.
2. Open a Web page.
3. Do one of the following:
   - Press NAVIGATION to scroll from link to link on the page.
   - Press and hold NAVIGATION for more than three seconds to accelerate scrolling.

#### See also

Change how Web pages fill the screen

1. On the Today screen, tap Start > Internet Explorer.
2. Open a Web page.
3. Do one of the following:
   - Press NAVIGATION to scroll from link to link on the page.
   - Press and hold NAVIGATION for more than three seconds to accelerate scrolling.
   - To scroll through a large section of content, use the pan gesture by dragging your finger or stylus firmly across the screen. An upward pan drags the page down and a downward pan drags the page up. Similarly, a left pan drags the page to the right and a right pan drags it to the left.
   - To scroll in small increments, flick your finger or stylus across the screen. An upward flick drags the page down and a downward flick drags the page up. You may also flick your page to the right or to the left.

# Refresh a Web page

- While viewing a Web page, tap Menu > Refresh.

# Zoom in or out in a Web page

When you are viewing a Web page, you can zoom in to look more closely at a section of the page, or zoom out to see more of the page at a reduced magnification.

- On a Web page, tap Menu, tap View, tap Zoom Level, and then tap Largest, Larger, Default, Smaller, or Smallest.

1. On a Web page, tap Menu > Zoom Out to see more of the Web page.
2. Tap the Zoom In and Zoom Out soft keys to gradually zoom in on a section of the page, or to gradually zoom out.
3. To zoom in on a specific part of the page, tap on that section to see it up close.

# Use touch-based gestures to scroll

Instead of using the scroll bars, use strokes of the finger or stylus to scroll through a Web page.

- To pan, drag your finger or stylus across the Web page while pressing firmly on the screen. You may scroll horizontally or vertically. An upward pan drags the page down and a downward pan drags the page up. Similarly, a left pan drags the page to the right and a right pan drags it to the left. Use this gesture to drag into view a portion of the Web page, or to scroll through a large section of the content in one single motion.
- To flick, press the screen and quickly move your finger or stylus across it before lifting it up. Use flick to scroll in small increments, for example, when reading an article or navigating through a long list.