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Windows 8 Plain & Simple
Dedication
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1. About This Book
A Quick Overview
A Few Assumptions
What’s New in Windows 8?
The Final Word
2. Meet the Windows 8 Interface
Starting Windows 8
Start Your Computer and Log On to Windows 8
Switching from a Local to a Microsoft Live Account
Set Up to Log On by Using Microsoft Live
Exploring the Start Screen and Desktop
Switch Between Start Screen and the Desktop
Overview of the Start Screen
Understanding Tiles
Using Charms
Display and Use Charms
Overview of the Desktop
Working with Apps in Windows
Navigate Within and Among Windows
Adding Shortcuts to the Desktop
Create Shortcuts on the Desktop
Working with the Taskbar
Find Out What You Can Do with the Taskbar
Overview of File Explorer
3. Providing Input
Understanding Input Options
Perform Actions One of Three Ways
Overview of Touchscreen Gestures
Use Touch to Get Things Done
Swiping Corners and Edges
Swipe the Screen
Enlarging or Reducing the Display
Enlarge or Reduce the Display
Snapping Apps
Snap an App
Using a Touchscreen Keyboard
Use the Touch Keyboard
Displaying Charms
Display Charms
Using Keystroke Shortcuts
Examples of Keystroke Shortcuts
Right-Clicking to Display Tools
Use Right-Click
Finding Recently Viewed Apps
View and Open Recent Apps
4. Working with Basic Windows Settings
Displaying Windows Settings
Display Common Settings
Connecting to a Network
Connect or Disconnect from a Network
Controlling Volume
Adjust System Volume
Adjusting Brightness
Set Brightness
Changing the Time and Date
Change the Time Zone
Adjust for Daylight Savings Time
Managing Power
Put to Sleep, Shut Down, or Restart Your Computer
Displaying the Keyboard
Display the Keyboard and Handwriting Panel
5. Customizing the Appearance of Windows
Customizing the Start Screen
Pin an App
Unpin an App
Modifying Tiles on the Start Screen
Change Tile Size
Move Tiles in Start Screen
Changing the Start Screen Background and Color
Choose a Background and Color
Personalizing the Lock Screen Background
Choose a Lock Screen Image
Setting Up Lock Screen Apps
Choose Lock Screen Apps
Modifying the Account Picture
Select an Account Picture
Putting Shortcuts on the Desktop
Create a Desktop Shortcut
Choosing a Desktop Theme
Choose a Theme
Changing the Desktop Background
Select a Different Background
Changing the Desktop Color Scheme
Change Windows Color and Transparency
Adjusting Screen Resolution
Change Screen Resolution
6. Working with Users and Privacy
Enabling Windows Firewall
Turn On Windows Firewall
Allowing Apps to Access Your Computer
Allow Access to Your Location
Allow Access to Your Information
Setting Up Windows Defender
Set Up Virus and Spyware Protection
Scan for Malware
Setting Up User Accounts and Passwords
Create a New User
Set a User Password
Creating a Password Picture
Select a Picture
Set Up Password Gestures
Creating a PIN
Set Up a PIN
Switching Among User Accounts
Log In as a Different User
Managing User Account Control
Change User Account Control Settings
Turning On Family Safety
Turn On Family Safety
Working with Family Safety Settings
Set Up Web Restrictions
Set Time Limits
Set Up Games
7. Working with Accessibility Settings
Switching from a Right to Left-Handed Mouse
Switch from Right to Left-Hand Clicking
Adjusting Double-Click Speed and Indicator Motion
Change Double-click Speed and Motion Setting
Setting Up Snap To and Display Pointer Trails
Set Up Snap To and Pointer Trails
Adjusting Touch Keyboard Settings
Control Touch Keyboard Settings
Adjusting System Volume
Adjust System Volume
Controlling Contrast and Screen Size
Change Contrast and Adjust Screen Size
Turning On Caret Browsing
Turn On Caret Browsing
Working with Speech Recognition
Start Speech Recognition
Set Up Speech Recognition
Use Speech Recognition
8. Searching
Searching on the Start Screen
Use Integrated Search
Using the Search Charm
Open the Search Charm
Locating Files, Apps, and Settings
Search for Items
Customizing Search
Customize How Search Works
Setting Which Apps to Use for Searching
Choose Apps for Searching
9. Working with Apps
Opening Desktop Apps
Open WordPad
Using Menus
Use the File Menu in WordPad
Using Toolbars/Ribbons
Explore the WordPad Ribbon
Entering and Formatting Text
Enter, Select, and Format Text
Cutting and Copying to Windows Clipboard
Use Windows Clipboard
Inserting Objects
Insert a Picture
Printing a Document
Apply Settings and Print a Document
Saving a File
Save a File
Exploring Games
Setting Up Your Avatar and Profile
Closing Apps
Close an App
Uninstalling Apps
Uninstall an App
10. File Management
Using the File Explorer Ribbon
Using Libraries
Move Folders Between Libraries
Create a New Library
Navigating File Explorer
Navigate Among Libraries
Finding Files and Folders with File Explorer
Locate a Folder in a Library
Search for Files and Folders
Changing Views in File Explorer
Use View Tab Tools
Sharing Content
Share Content with Individuals
Creating Folders
Create a New Folder
Renaming Files and Folders
Rename a File or Folder
Moving and Copying Files
Move a File to Another Folder
Copy a File to Another Folder
Creating Compressed Files
Create a Compressed File
Extracting Files from a Compressed File
Extract Compressed Files
Backing Up Files
Save Your File History
Burn Content to a Disc
Deleting Files and Folders
Delete Files
Retrieve Content from the Recycle Bin
11. Sharing Settings and Files
Confirming Your Device
Set Up Windows 8 to Sync
Turning on Sync
Turn On the Sync Feature
Choosing What to Sync
Choose Settings to Sync
Sharing Files on Your Computer by Using SkyDrive
Share Your Files
Creating a New Folder in SkyDrive
Create a New Folder
Adding Files to a Folder
Add Files to SkyDrive
Sharing a Folder
Share a Folder
12. Going Online with Internet Explorer 10
Exploring Internet Explorer 10
Open Internet Explorer 10
Use the Address Bar
Navigating Among Websites
Move Among Websites
Follow Links
Searching on a Page
Search for Content on a Page
Searching with Bing
Search the Internet
Creating Tabs
Create New Tabs
Using Pinned and Frequently Visited Sites
Pin a Site
Visit Frequent Sites
Overview of the Internet Explorer Desktop App
13. Using Mail and Messaging
Setting Up an Email Account
Set Up an Email Account
Opening Mail in Hotmail
Check Your Inbox
Reading and Replying to Messages
Read a Message
Reply to a Message
Moving Messages to Folders
Move a Message to a Folder
Forwarding a Message
Forward a Message
Opening Attachments
Open and Read an Attachment
Creating and Sending a Message
Create and Send a Message
Adding Attachments
Add an Attachment to a Message
Reading and Replying to Instant Messages
Read and Reply to Messages
Adding a Friend
Invite a Friend
Deleting a Thread
Delete a Thread
Changing Your Online Status
Let People Know Whether You’re Available
14. Buying Apps at the Windows Store
Searching for Apps
Find an App
Exploring the Windows Store
Explore the Windows Store
Reading App Reviews
Read Reviews
Installing Free Apps
Get a Free App
Viewing Your Apps
See the Apps You Own
Buying an App
Buy Apps
Rating and Reviewing an App
Rate and Review an App
15. Managing People and Time
Adding a New Contact
Add a Contact
Editing Contact Information
Edit Contact Details
Sending Messages to People
Send an Email Message to a Contact
Setting Up Online Accounts
Set Up Accounts
Apply Account Settings
Pinning Contacts to the Start Screen
Pin a Contact to the Start Screen
Displaying Calendar Views
Choose a Calendar View
Adding a Calendar Event
Create an Event
Using Reminders
Set Up a Reminder
Inviting People to an Event
Send an Invite
Editing an Existing Event
Edit Event Details
Deleting an Event
Delete an Event
Opening Weather in Different Views
Open and Explore the Weather App
Setting Up Location in Weather
Specify Your Location
Reading Detailed Forecasts
View Detailed Weather
Viewing World Weather
Display World Weather Maps
16. Using the Maps App
Opening and Navigating the Maps App
Open and Move Around Maps
Choosing a Map Style
Change Map Style
Searching for Locations
Search for a Location
Displaying Information About a Location
Display Location Information
Showing Traffic on Maps
Display Traffic
Getting Directions
Get Directions
17. Getting Visual
Displaying a Picture Library
Open a Picture Library
Using a Photo as an App Tile or Lock Screen
Set a Photo as an App Tile or Lock Screen
Searching for a Photo
Search for Photos
Running a Slide Show
Run a Slide Show
Buying or Renting a Video
Buy or Rent Videos
Finding a Video
Browse Your Videos
Playing a Video
Play a Video
Using the Camera
Change Camera and Camera Mode
Set Camera Resolution
Capturing Images
Take a Photo
Record a Video
18. Playing Music
Navigating the Music App
Navigate the Music App
Finding Music to Buy
Locate Music
Previewing Music
Preview a Selection
Buying Points
Buy Points
Buying Music
Buy a Selection
Listening to Music
Play Music
Playing Music with Windows Media Player
Play Music
Organizing Music
Sort Music
Creating Playlists
Create a Playlist
Playing Playlists
Play Back Your Playlists
19. Working with Devices and Networks
Adding a Device
Add a Device
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
Make Your Computer Discoverable
Connect to Bluetooth Devices
Setting Up a Homegroup
Join a Homegroup
Connecting to a Network
Connect to an Available Network
Choosing What to Share on a Network
Set Up Sharing
Tethering Your Computer to Your Cell Phone
Connect to the Internet Using Your Cell Phone
Setting Up a Wireless Network
Set Up a Wireless Network
20. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Computer
Setting Up Windows Updates
Update Windows Automatically
Checking for Updates
Update Windows Manually
Resetting Windows 8
Reset Windows 8
Using Advanced Startup
Booting Your Computer from a Disc
Refreshing Your PC
Refresh Your PC
Running Disk Cleanup
Run Disk Cleanup
Backing Up Data
Back Up Your Data
Defragmenting Your Hard Disk
Run the Defragment Utility
Troubleshooting with Windows Task Manager
Use Windows Task Manager
Restarting Your Computer
Restart Your Computer
Using Windows Remote Assistance
Get Remote Help
A. Upgrading to Windows 8
Determining System Requirements
Understanding Differences Among Windows 8 Versions
What’s New?
Windows 7 vs. Windows 8
Using Windows Setup and Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
Run the Windows Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
Updating Drivers
Update Drivers Manually
B. Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows 8 User Interface Shortcuts
Traditional Windows Shortcuts
Editing Shortcuts
File Explorer Shortcuts
Accessibility Shortcuts
Desktop Shortcuts
Dialog Box Keyboard Commands
C. Getting Help
Using Start Screen Help
Read Articles About Using Start Screen
Get Support at the Windows Website
Using Desktop Help
Choose to Use Online or Offline Help
Use Featured Topics
Search for Topics
Glossary
Index
About the Author
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