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The popular Simplified series makes visual learning easier than ever, and with more than 360,000 copies sold, previous Windows editions are among the bestselling Visual books. This guide goes straight to the point with easy-to-follow, two-page tutorials for each task. With full-color screen shots and step-by-step directions, it gets beginners up and running on the newest version of Windows right away. Learn to work with the new interface and improved Internet Explorer, manage files, share your computer, and much more.
Perfect for the absolute beginner, with easy-to-follow instructions and colorful illustrations that show what's happening on the screenCovers Windows basics, navigating the interface, creating accounts to share a computer, customizing Windows, and working with filesDemonstrates how to browse the web with the new version of Internet Explorer, how to use media features, and much moreThe bestselling Simplified series is designed to make it easy for visual learners to start using new technologies right awayWindows 8 Simplified gives visual learners confidence as they start using the new version of Windows quickly and easily.
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Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows 8
Start Windows 8 4
What You Can Do with Windows 8 5
The Windows 8 Start Screen 6
The Windows 8 Desktop 7
Using a Mouse with Windows 8 8
Using Windows 8 on a Tablet PC 10
Restart Windows 8 12
Shut Down Windows 8 13
Chapter 2. Launching and Working with Apps
Install an App 16
Install Windows Live Essentials Programs 18
Start an App 20
Understanding Windows 8 App Windows 22
Understanding Desktop App Windows 23
Using a Ribbon 24
Using a Pull-Down Menu 26
Using a Toolbar 27
Understanding Dialog Box Controls 28
Using Dialog Boxes 30
Using Scrollbars 32
Switch between Running Apps 34
Uninstall an App 36
Chapter 3. Getting Connected to the Internet
Understanding Internet Connections 40
Set Up a Wireless Broadband Connection 42
Connect a Broadband Modem 44
Create a Broadband Internet Connection 46
Connect a Dial-Up Modem 48
Create a Dial-Up Internet Connection 50
Create a Microsoft Account
Chapter 4. Using the Windows 8 Apps
Surf the Web 58
Send an E-Mail Message 60
Reply to an E-Mail Message 62
Create a Contact 64
Add Social Network Contacts 66
View Your Photos 68
Watch a Video 70
Play Music 72
View Your Calendar 74
Add an Event to Your Calendar 76
Search Your Computer 78
Chapter 5. Surfing the World Wide Web
Understanding the World Wide Web 82
Start Internet Explorer 83
Navigate Internet Explorer 84
Select a Link 85
Enter a Web Page Address 86
Open a Web Page in a Tab 88
Navigate Web Pages 90
Change Your Home Page 92
Save Favorite Web Pages 94
Search for Sites 96
Chapter 6. Working with E-Mail, Contacts, and Appointments
Open and Close Mail 100
Configure an E-Mail Account 102
Send an E-Mail Message 104
Add Someone to Your Contacts 106
Create a Contact Category 108
Select a Contact Address 110
Add a File Attachment 112
Receive and Read E-Mail Messages 114
Reply to a Message 116
Forward a Message 118
Open and Save an Attachment 120
Switch to Calendar 122
Navigate the Calendar 123
Display a Different Date 124
Create an Event 126
Chapter 7. Working with Images
Open the Pictures Library 130
Preview an Image 131
View Your Images 132
Scan an Image 134
Import Images from a Digital Camera 136
Repair a Digital Image 138
Crop an Image 140
Rotate and Straighten an Image 142
Chapter 8. Playing Music
Open and Close Windows Media Player 146
Navigate the Media Player Window 147
Using the Library 148
Play an Audio File 150
Adjust the Volume 151
Play a Music CD 152
Copy Tracks from a Music CD 156
Create a Playlist 158
Burn Music Files to a CD 160
Chapter 9. Creating and Editing Documents
Understanding Documents 164
Create a Document 165
Save a Document 166
Open a Document 168
Edit Document Text 170
Change the Text Font 174
Find Text 176
Replace Text 178
Chapter 10. Working with Files
View Your Files 182
Select a File 184
Change the File View 186
Preview a File 187
Copy a File 188
Move a File 189
Rename a File 190
Create a New File 191
Delete a File 192
Restore a Deleted File 193
Chapter 11. Implementing Security
Understanding Windows 8 Security 196
Check Action Center for Security Problems 198
Display User Accounts 200
Create a User Account 202
Protect an Account with a Password 204
Lock Your Computer 206
Set Up Family Safety 208
Delete Your Browsing History 212
Browse the Web Privately 214
Set the Junk E-Mail Protection Level 216
Chapter 12. Customizing Windows 8
Configure the Start Screen 220
Pin an App to the Start Screen 222
Open the PC Settings App 224
Change the Start Screen Background 226
Change the Lock Screen Background 228
Add an App to the Lock Screen 230
Synchronize Settings between PCs 232
Access an App's Features 234
Pin an App to the Taskbar 236
