Bread-Bakers v006.n014.1

We have a baking stone but have never used.  Will someone please
comment on how to use it.  Specifically:
l.  How to shape the loaf
2.  How long and at what temperature to preheat the stone
3.  How long and at what temperature to bake the loaves (2)
We are baking a plain white bread made with a combination of 
milk and water.  Thanks a lot.  Howard(for Howard and Sue)