Here are a few fairly short tutorials that should help you get to grips with the basics of mIRC

1. Getting Started
   
   • 1 - Downloading mIRC
   • 2 - Installing mIRC
   • 3 - Connecting to the Tangent21.co.uk server
   • 4 - Things You Should Know
   • 5 - Connecting in the Future
2. The IRC Basics
   
   • 1 - How To Change Your Nickname
   • 2 - Actions
   • 3 - Private Messages
   • 4 - Deciphering IRC text
3. Registering Your Nick
   
   • 1 - Registering Your Nick
   • 2 - Identifying
   • 3 - Protecting Your Nick
   • 4 - Changing Your Password
   • 5 - Other Advantages of Registering Nicks
   • 6 - Further Help
4. Fonts & Colours
   
   • 1 - Changing the Font
   • 2 - Colours
   • 3 - Bold, Underline and More Colours
   • 4 - Automatically Highlighting Text
5. Writing Aliases
   
   • 1 - Open the Alias window
   • 2 - Writing An Alias
   • 3 - Writing An Multi-command Alias
   • 4 - Commands That Automatically Trigger When You Connect
6. DCC File Transfer
   
   • 1 - Sending Files
   • 2 - Receiving Files
7. General mIRC Tips