Windows 8 Kickstart
1st Edition
Published on 18. December 2012
232 pages
978-0-07-180583-4 (ISBN)
Available for download
Description
Your full-color go-to guidecovering the final version of Windows 8! Get started enjoying the innovative features of Microsofts latest operating system release on any device quickly and easily with Windows 8 Kickstart. Loaded with crisp, full-color screenshots, this practical, visual guide focuses on the best ways to maximize the operating systems capabilities. Customize and secure your system, manage files, browse the Web, download apps, enjoy multimedia, manage photos, connect to social media networks, and much more. Tips, Notes, Warnings, and Now You Know sidebars offer solutions to potential pitfalls and veteran insight helps you get the most out of Windows 8. Configure and customize Windows 8 Manage your desktop Organize files with Windows Explorer Keep Windows 8 up to date and secure Get started with Windows 8-style apps Surf the web Connect with social media and instant messaging View and manage photos Play music, video, and games Print files and manage devices
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James Russell
Windows 8 Kickstart
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12/2012
McGraw-Hill Professional
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Content
- Cover
- About the Author
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I: Orient Yourself to Windows 8
- 1. Start Up Windows 8
- Configure Windows 8 So You Can Use It
- Sign In to Windows 8
- The Brand New Start Screen
- The Windows 8-Style Interface
- Navigate the Windows 8 Desktop
- The Start Menu Is Now the Start Screen
- Use Edges or Corners to Access Features
- The Charms
- The Task Switcher
- The New Start Button
- Your Applications Are All Here
- Use the Onscreen Keyboard
- Navigate Your Files with File Explorer
- Use the Control Panel to Configure Your Computer
- Summon the Control Panel from the Old Start Menu
- Summon the Control Panel from the All Apps Screen
- Summon the Control Panel from Search
- Sign Out of Windows 8
- Shut Off, Restart, or Put Your Computer to Sleep
- Shut Off, Restart, or Put Your Computer to Sleep While Signed In
- Shut Off, Restart, or Put Your Computer to Sleep When Signed Out
- 2. Configure Your Start Screen and Customize Your Settings
- Manipulate Tiles on the Start Screen
- Add Tiles
- Delete Tiles
- Move Tiles
- Customize Your Start Screen Settings
- Manage PC Settings
- Personalize Your PC
- Change User Settings
- Customize Notifications
- Configure Searches
- Set Up Sharing
- Change General Settings
- Configure Privacy
- Configure Devices
- Set Up Wireless
- Configure Ease of Access
- Sync Your Windows 8 Settings
- Manage HomeGroups
- Check Windows Update
- 3. Control Your Windows 8 Desktop
- Switch Applications with Task Switcher
- Change Desktop Settings
- Configure Startup Applications
- Customize the Desktop
- Change Your Display Settings
- Transform Your Desktop with Themes
- Customize Your Taskbar
- 4. Organize Files with File Explorer
- Access File Explorer
- Navigate File Explorer
- Choose How to View Files
- Change Pane Options
- Change the Layout of Icons
- Tweak Your Current View
- Fine-Tune Your View with Other Options
- View Advanced Options
- Manage Your Files
- Upload Files from an External Device
- Organize Files
- Share Files
- Manage Library Folders
- Get to Know the Core Four Library Folders
- Configure Library Folders
- Create a Library
- Customize File Explorer
- Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
- Configure Advanced Options
- You Can't Customize the Ribbon
- Get Help with File Explorer
- 5. Keep Windows 8 Up to Date and Secure
- Manage Security with the Windows 8 Action Center
- Configure Security Software
- Set Up Windows Defender
- Set Up Windows Firewall
- Find Other Security Software
- Update Windows 8
- Access Windows Update via the PC Settings App
- Access Windows Update via the Control Panel
- Change Windows Update Settings
- Update Office Automatically
- Configure User Account Controls (UAC)
- Set and Configure Parental Controls and Web Filtering
- Part II: Explore Tiles, Media, and Apps
- 6. Get Started with Windows Store Apps
- Windows Store Apps 101
- Set Up Mail and Check Messages
- View and Manage Events with Calendar
- Check the Weather
- Stay Up to the Minute on the Latest News
- Store It in the Cloud with SkyDrive
- Search with Bing
- Get Directions with Bing Maps
- Make Travel Plans
- Track Money with Finance
- Get Sports News and Info
- Shoot Photos and Video with Camera
- Read Documents with Reader
- 7. Surf the Net
- Set Up Your Internet Connection
- Surf the Web with Internet Explorer 10
- Surf the Web with the Internet Explorer Windows 8-Style app
- Surf the Web with the Internet Explorer Desktop
- Configure Internet Explorer
- Configure the Internet Explorer Windows 8-Style app
- Configure Internet Explorer Desktop
- Change Your Default Browser
- 8. Share with Social Media and Instant Messaging
- Configure and Explore the People App
- Add Accounts to the People App
- View Social Media Contacts and Notifications
- Configure and Explore the Messaging App
- Contact People
- Receive Messages
- Change Messaging Availability
- Share with the Share Charm
- Messaging with Desktop Apps
- 9. View and Manage Photos
- View Photos and Images
- View Photos in the Photos App
- View Photos with Windows Photo Viewer
- View a Slideshow
- Send Photos to Another Device
- Get Information About Photos in File Explorer
- Manage Your Photos
- Set an Image as Your Desktop Background
- Edit Photos with Paint
- 10. Play Music and Video
- Explore the Music App
- Play Music
- Create and Manage Playlists
- Work with Smart DJs
- Buy Music
- Configure the Music App
- Explore the Video App
- Play Videos
- Buy Videos
- Configure the Videos App
- Configure Windows Media Player
- 11. Play Games on Windows 8
- Explore the Xbox Games App
- Get Games from the Xbox Games App
- Get Microsoft Solitaire Collection
- Customize and Get Info About the Xbox Games App
- Get Games from the Xbox Games App
- Play Microsoft Solitaire Collection
- Get Started Playing Solitaire
- Change the Game's Theme
- Customize Game Settings
- Check Out Other Windows Games
- Play Windows 8 Desktop Games
- 12. Get Apps from the Windows Store
- Browse the Windows Store
- Find Apps You Want
- Sort Store Apps
- Search Windows Store
- Set Up Your Payment Account
- Get and Buy Apps
- Configure Windows Store
- Part III: Get Productive with Windows 8
- 13. Print Files and Manage Devices
- Set Up a Printer or Device
- Add a Printer or Device via PC Settings
- Add a Printer or Device via the Control Panel
- Set a Default Printer
- Remove a Printer or Device
- Troubleshoot Devices with Device Manager
- Print Files in Windows 8 Mode
- Print Files on the Desktop
- Adjust Page Setup to Print Only the Details You Want
- Preview Your Printout
- Print a Web Page
- Print Photos
- 14. Get Started with Microsoft Office
- Set Up an Outlook.com Address
- Upgrade an Existing Microsoft Account
- Get a New Outlook.com Address
- Get Office 2013
- Figure Out Which Office You Need
- Buy Individual Office Programs
- Configure Office 2013
- Manage Documents with Office 2013
- Open a Document
- Save a Document
- Add a Location for Documents
- Kickstart Office 2013 Apps
- Extend Office 2013 with Office 365
- Index
