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 Down 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 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 4 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
Download a File...................................................... 86
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