Surface For Dummies

 Content: At a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; How to Use This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Introductions; Chapter 1: Which Microsoft Surface Do You Need?; Why Buy a Microsoft Surface?; Understanding the Unique Features of a Surface; Deciding between the Microsoft Surface Tablets; Summing Up the Differences between the Versions; Identifying a Surface Model; Understanding Your Surface\'s Storage Space; Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your Surface; The Grand Unboxing; Charging the Battery Figuring Out What\'s Included and What\'s MissingIdentifying the Parts of Your Surface Tablet; Attaching the Keyboard; Positioning the Surface; Finding Microsoft Website Support for the Surface; Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Surface; Turning On Your Surface for the First Time; Downloading Software Updates; Activating Windows; Setting Up Your Free OneDrive and Skype Accounts; Setting Up User Accounts; Turning Off Your Surface; Chapter 4: Introducing Your Surface\'s Start Screen and Controls; Unlocking and Signing In; Managing Windows\' Start Screen Finding, Opening, Closing, and Switching between AppsUnderstanding the Charms Bar; Organizing the Start Screen; Browsing Files from the Start Screen; Using the Start Screen with a Mouse and Keyboard; Chapter 5: Typing, Touching, and Drawing on the Surface; Controlling a Touchscreen with Your Fingers; Typing with the Click-On Covers; Typing on the Onscreen Keyboard; Typing on a Detachable Keyboard; Drawing and Writing with a Stylus; Part II: Connections; Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet, Printers, Monitors, Storage, and More; Connecting to the Internet; Connecting to Networked PCs Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Portable Accessories; Connecting to a Monitor, an HDTV, or a Digital Projector; Adding Portable Storage; Connecting to the Cloud with OneDrive; Chapter 7: All About Apps; Making the Most of Apps; Working with Two Apps on One Screen; Installing Desktop Programs; Chapter 8: Browsing the Web; Opening Internet Explorer; Opening the Start Screen Browser\'s Menus; Navigating a Website with Your Fingers; Visiting Websites; Managing Several Sites in Tabs; Making Sites Available with One Tap; Sharing Sites and Their Information; Downloading Files and Photos Changing SettingsSending a Site to the Desktop\'s Browser; Chapter 9: Reaching Out with Mail, People, Calendar, and Skype; Adding Your Social Accounts to Windows; Sending and Receiving E-Mail; Managing Your Contacts in the People App; Managing Appointments in Calendar; Talking with Friends through Skype; Part III: Play; Chapter 10: Photos and Movies; Snapping Photos or Videos; Viewing Photos; Sharing or Printing Photos; Watching Movies; Chapter 11: Listening to Music; Understanding the Music App; Listing to Your Own Music; Listening to the Radio; Exploring and Buying Music; Part IV: Work
 Abstract:             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 O