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The easiest way for visual learners to get started with Windows 8
The popular Simplified series makes visual learning easier than ever, and with more than 400,000 copies sold, previous Windows editions are among the bestselling Visual books. Using a Visual approach, this book covers the new features of Windows 8.1 and provides step-by-step instructions for readers who are entirely new to the subject. Inside, you'll discover tasks on topics such as: Windows basics, creating movies, sharing their computer, working with and managing files, browsing the web, and new ways to customize Windows to work for you. This book covers the new features of Windows 8.1, including: the interface and the new and improved Internet Explorer.
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 8.1 Simplified will get you up and running in a friendly and comfortable environment in no time.
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Chapter 1
Getting Started with Windows
Start Windows 4
Explore the Windows Start Screen 6
Display the Charms Menu 7
Get to Know the Windows Apps 8
Using a Mouse with Windows 10
Connect to a Wireless Network 12
Create a Microsoft Account 14
Work with Notifications 18
Put Windows to Sleep 19
Restart Windows 20
Shut Dowbn Windows 21
Chapter 2
Launching and Working with Apps
Explore the Windows Store 24
Install an App 26
Start an App 28
Understanding Windows 8 App Windows 30
Understanding Desktop App Windows 31
Using a Ribbon 32
Using a Pull-Down Menu 34
Using a Toolbar 35
Understanding Dialog Box Controls 36
Using Dialog Boxes 38
Using Scroll Bars 40
Switch Between Running Apps 42
Update an App 44
Uninstall an App 46
Chapter 3
Surfing the World Wide Web
Understanding the World Wide Web 72
Start Internet Explorer 73
Navigate Internet Explorer 74
Select a Link 75
Enter a Web Page Address 76
Open a Web Page in a Tab 78
Navigate Web Pages 80
Find Text on a Page 81
Save Favorite Web Pages 82
Search for Sites 84
Chapter 4
Customizing Windows
Configure the Start Screen 50
Pin an App to the Start Screen 52
Open the PC Settings App 54
Change the Start Screen Background 56
Change the Lock Screen Background 58
Add an App to the Lock Screen 60
Synchronize Settings Between PCs 62
Access an App’s Features 64
Pin an App to the Taskbar 66
Adjust the Volume 68
Set the Time Zone 69
Chapter 5
Sending and Receiving E-mail
Configure an E-mail Account 88
Send an E-mail Message 90
Format the Message Text 92
Set the Message Priority 93
Add a File Attachment 94
Save a Draft of a Message 96
Receive and Read E-mail Messages 98
Reply to a Message 100
Forward a Message 102
Open and Save an Attachment 104
Delete a Message 106
Create a Folder for Saving Messages 108
Chapter 6
Getting Social with Windows
Create a Contact 112
Connect to Facebook 114
Connect to Twitter 116
Connect to LinkedIn 118
Add Your Google Account 120
View a Contact 122
View Your Contacts’ Activities 124
View Your Social Networking Activity 126
Post a Link to a Social Network 128
View Your Calendar 130
Add an Event to Your Calendar 132
Create a Recurring Event 134
Add an Event Reminder 135
Chapter 7
Performing Day-to-Day Tasks
Search Your PC 138
Display a Location on a Map 140
Get Directions to a Location 142
Check Your Weather Forecast 144
Plan a Trip 146
Get the Latest News 148
Track a Stock 150
Chapter 8
Working with Images
Import Images from a Digital Camera 154
Navigate the Pictures Library 156
View Your Images 158
Start a Slide Show 160
Repair an Image 162
Crop an Image 164
Rotate an Image 166
Delete an Image 167
Print an Image 168
Take a Picture with Your PC Camera 170
Chapter 9
Working with Multimedia
Import Videos from a Digital Camera 174
Navigate the Videos Library 176
Watch a Video 178
Play a Music CD 180
Copy Tracks from a Music CD 184
Navigate the Music Library 186
Play Music 188
Create a Playlist 190
Create a Radio Station 192
Chapter 10
Editing Documents
Understanding Documents 196
Create a Document 197
Save a Document 198
Open a Document 200
Edit Document Text 202
Change the Text Font 206
Find Text 208
Replace Text 210
Insert Special Symbols 212
Make a Copy of a Document 214
Print a Document 216
Chapter 11
Working with Files
View Your Files 220
Select a File 222
Change the File View 224
Preview a File 225
Copy a File 226
Move a File 227
Rename a File 228
Create a New File 229
Delete a File 230
Restore a Deleted File 231
Chapter 12
Implementing Security
Understanding Windows Security 234
Check the Action Center for Security Problems 236
Create a Picture Password 238
Lock Your Computer 242
Browse the Web Privately 244
