If your convict has a unique name, go straight to the 'convict details' screen, which lists all records for that person.
If there is more than one convict with the same name, select by name of ship or the date of arrival. Click on the linked database number next to the convict name to go to their 'convict details' screen. The index searches for all words. If you search for 'Smith' it will also find entries for names such as 'Arrowsmith' and 'Smithers'.
From the 'Convict Details' screen, make a note of the ship and the date of arrival as the names are in alphabetical order only by the initial, and those arriving by a given ship are normally to be found together.
Select your first record by clicking on the link. This takes you to the 'item details' screen, which includes information about how the volume is arranged.
Please note: The only alphabetising is by the first letter of the surname.
Once you understand how the record is arranged and therefore how to search in it, click on 'view this record online'.
Use the arrow kepy to move through the pages of the volume. Some volumes have several names on each page. The conduct registers in particular can have detailed entries for three convicts on each page. Use the scroll bar to move up and down the page. When you find your record click on 'enlarge' to read it.
If it still isn't large enough to read, increase the number under the 'zoom' button to 125 and then click on 'zoom'.
