Surface For Dummies (eBook)

Andy Rathbone (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2014 | 2. Auflage
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-91661-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Make Microsoft's Surface work and play just the way you want it to Microsoft's Surface tablet has the features and personality you're looking for, with a robust environment for business computing that doesn't skimp on fun. Surface for Dummies, 2nd Edition explains how Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows RT differ, and helps you decide which Surface model is best for you. Step by step, this book walks you through both the hardware and software features of the Surface, including the touch cover and type cover, Windows RT and Windows 8.1 Pro operating systems, and the coveted Office Home & Student 2013 software suite that's bundled with the Surface. Written by bestselling author Andy Rathbone, this easy-to-access book is filled with information on how to use the tablet, figure out the operating system, navigate the app environment, and take advantage of your exciting new Surface. The book is your personal guide to one the fastest, sleekest, and most powerful tablets on the market. Surface is designed to be thin, light, and with hours of battery life so you can power through your day with ease. With this handy reference, you'll be able to make quick work of your to-do list and have fun all at the same time! Create: release your inner artist with Fresh Paint, a touch-based art app Share: Multiple accounts offer privacy and security so you can share your Surface, but not your stuff Enjoy: Snap apps side by side to multi-task on the vivid HD screen Discover: New apps in the Windows Store so you can work efficiently and get more done With Surface For Dummies, 2nd Edition you can navigate and enhance your entire Surface experience!

Autor

Andy Rathbone is the author of all previous editions of Windows For Dummies. He's also written books on PC operation and repair, home theater and entertainment technologies, and tablet computing. He maintains contact with his readers and answers questions at andyrathbone.com.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Introductions 5

Chapter 1: Which Microsoft Surface Do You Need? 7

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your Surface 21

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Surface 35

Chapter 4: Introducing Your Surface's Start Screen and
Controls 51

Chapter 5: Typing, Touching, and Drawing on the Surface 77

Part II: Connections 101

Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet, Printers, Monitors,
Storage, and More 103

Chapter 7: All About Apps 139

Chapter 8: Browsing the Web 157

Chapter 9: Reaching Out with Mail, People, Calendar, and Skype
175

Part III: Play 205

Chapter 10: Photos and Movies 207

Chapter 11: Listening to Music 219

Part IV: Work 233

Chapter 12: Visiting the Windows Desktop 235

Chapter 13: Working in Microsoft Office 2013 251

Chapter 14: Changing Settings 267

Chapter 15: Troubleshooting and Repair 279

Part V: The Part of Tens 291

Chapter 16: Ten Essential Tips 'n' Tricks 293

Chapter 17: Ten Handy Accessories 299

Index 307

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.4.2014
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Hardware
• Themenwelt: Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Smartphones / Tablets
• Schlagworte: Allg. Hardware • Andy Rathbone • Computer Hardware (general) • Computer-Ratgeber • End-User Computing • Features of Surface • guide to Surface Tablet • hardware features of Surface • how to use the Surface Tablet • instructions for Surface Tablet • Microsoft apps for Surface • Microsoft tablet • Mobile device from Microsoft • Office Home & Student 2013 and Surface • software features of Surface • Surface for Dummies, 2nd Edition • Surface Fresh Paint • Surface touch cover • Surface user guide • Tablet • Window Pro and Surface • Windows RT Surface
• ISBN-10: 1-118-91661-1 / 1118916611
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-91661-2 / 9781118916612