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CommonName User Guide - Bookmarks |
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1. Introduction
2. Creating Bookmarks
3. Using Bookmarks
Using CommonName you can Bookmark your favorite web sites as you visit them. As these Bookmarks are kept online, this means that you can access them from home, work or any PC in world with an Internet connection
Our Bookmark Manager makes it easy to organize, search and use your Bookmarks.
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Explorer and Netscape both save your favorite sites to your computers hard disk. This means that you can only access them from your PC and, unless you back up your files regularly, you may lose your favorites if your hard disk is damaged or your browser becomes corrupted.
CommonName lets you transfer them online easily, so that you can access them form any computer with an Internet connection and they should not be affected by any computer problems such as viruses.
Another helpful feature is the ability to give your Bookmarks a unique, easy to remember Name.
Unlike typical CN Keywords, which are created and defined by their respective website owners and e-mail owners, Bookmark CommonNames are determined by you. This means that you can create your own shortcuts, using names and words relevant to you, for your favorite web sites. For instance you could assign the name "banking" to your online banking web site. You can also create folders to organize your Bookmarks.
By using your Browser's address bar and the CommonName Toolbar, you can access your favorites quickly and easily.
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You can create a Bookmark of the site that you are currently visiting in a number of ways:
(Please note: you may have to log in to your account each time you make a Bookmark)
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Instruction |
CommonName
Toolbar |
While looking at the page you want to Bookmark, click 'Tools' on the CommonName Toolbar and select 'Bookmark This Page'.
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CommonName
Desktop
Agent
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Click on the CN logo in the System Tray (usually in the bottom right hand corner next to the clock) and select 'Create Bookmark'.
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CommonName
Website |
Log in to your account from the CommonName Home Page and select Bookmarks from the services Menu.
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After selecting 'Create a Bookmark', the following screen will appear.
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Private CommonName |
Choose a Shortcut name for your Bookmark. It will appear in the Bookmark Manager. |
Address |
This is the URL that your Bookmark will take you to when accessed. |
Description |
Type in a few words about the site. It will appear in the Bookmark Manager next to the name of the Bookmark. |
Keywords |
Keywords are used when you search your Bookmarks. Also, if you share the Bookmark, the keywords will allow other users to search it |
Folder |
Choose a sub-folder to keep your Bookmarks tidy and easy to access. |
Shared |
Allow other users to search your Bookmarks while you remain anonymous |
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Clicking the  Icon located in the bottom right hand corner displays the following window;
To add a new Folder, type in the name in the 'Folder' field and then click the 'Create' button. The new directory will appear in the listing underneath.
This is no limit to the number of Sub-folders you create
To add your Bookmark to the newly created directory, simply click on it and then click 'Select'.
If you wish to move up or down the Folder levels, click on the Folders in the 'Current Path:' field. Each Folder will list all its sub-folders and Bookmarks.
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By saving your Favorites online, you can access them from any computer with an Internet connection and they should not be affected by any computer problems such as viruses.
To Import your Favorites, click on the Tools button in the Bookmark Manager.
- Click Import Internet Explorer Favorites.
- Select a folder to save them in and click Import. All existing folders in your favorites list will remain.
- Click Yes to the pop-up message asking if you are sure.
If you have previously saved you favorites to disc, explorer may not know which file to use when you try to Import to CommonName and ask you to 'insert a disc'
If this does occur, carry out the following before attempting to import.
- From Internet Explorer, click on File
- Click on Import and Export to start the Wizard
- Click Next
- Select Export Favorites from the list and Click Next
- Ensure that the Favorites folder is selected and click next.
- Click Browse and select a folder on your hard drive (any folder will do)
- If you are asked to replace the existing favorites file, click YES.
- Click Next and Finish
- You favorites have been saved.
- Now you should be able to Import your Favorites to CommonName
Now you should be able to Import your Favorites to CommonName
Firstly, select the Bookmark file you want to import, Your Netscape Bookmarks file is usually located in the following directory:
C:\Program Files\Netscape\Users\Default\Bookmark.htm
Secondly, select the folder to import your Bookmarks to and click import.
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| Method |
Instruction |
CommonName
Toolbar |
Enter '??' or 'bn:' (without the quote marks) followed by the name that you gave to the Bookmark into the CommonName Toolbar.
Or, Click on 'Tools' on the CommonName Toolbar and select 'Bookmark Manager'. You may have to Log in first.
 (Supported by Internet Explorer 5.0+)
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Browser
Upgrade |
Enter '??' or 'bn:' (without the quote marks) followed by the name that you gave to the Bookmark into the CommonName Toolbar.
 (Supported by Internet Explorer 5.0+)
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CommonName
Desktop
Agent |
Click on the CN logo in the System Tray (usually in the right hand corner of your Desktop) and select 'Bookmark'.
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CommonName
Bookmarks
Manager |
Log in to your account at the CommonName Homepage and select 'Bookmarks'. Click on a Bookmark or select a folder to start.
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CommonName
Sidebar
(for Netscape
6.0+) |
Enter your Bookmark in the CommonName Sidebar Address field and then click on 'Go to your Bookmark Pages' icon.
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