Teach yourself visually Windows 8.1 / Paul McFedries.

Includes index.

1. Getting started with Windows : Start Windows ; Explore the Windows start screen ; Display the charms menu ; Get to know the Windows apps ; Using a mouse with Windows ; Connect to a wireless network ; Creat a Microsoft account ; Work with notifications ; Put Windows to sleep ; Restart Windows ; Shut down Windows -- 2. Launching and working with apps : Explore the Windows store ; Install an app ; Start an app ; Understanding Windows 8 app windows ; Understand desktop app windows ; Using a ribbon ; Using a pull-down menu ; Using a toolbar ; Understanding dialog box controls ; Using dialog boxes ; Using scroll bars ; Switch between running apps ; Update an app ; Uninstall an app -- 3. Customizing Windows : Configure the start screen ; Pin an app to the start screen ; Open the PC settings app ; Change the start screen background ; Change the lock screen background ; Add an app to the lock screen ; Synchronize settings between PCs ; Access an app's features ; Pin an app to the taskbar ; Adjust the volume ; Set the time zone -- 4. Surfing the World Wide Web : Understanding the World Wide Web ; Start Internet Explorer ; Select a link ; Enter a web page address ; Open a web page in a tab ; Navigate web pages ; Find text on a page ; Search favorite web pages ; Search for sites ; Download a file -- 5. Sending and receiving e-mail : Configure an e-mail account ; Send an e-mail message ; Format the message text ; Set the message priority ; Add a file attachment ; Save a draft of a message ; Receive and read e-mail messages ; Reply to a message ; Forward a message ; Open and save an attachment ; Delete a message ; Create a folder for saving messages -- 6. Getting social with Windows : Creat a contact ; Connect to Facebook ; Connect to Twitter ; Connect to LinkedIn ; Add your Google account ; View a contact ; View your contacts' activities ; View your social networking activity ; Post a link to a social network ; View your calendar ; Add an event to your calendar ; Create a recurring event ; Add an event reminder ; Send or respond to an event invitation -- 7. Performing day-to-day tasks : Search your PC ; Display a location on a map ; Get directions to a location ; Check your weather forecast ; Check another city's weather forecast ; Plan a trip ; Get the latest news ; Track a stock ; Follow your favorite teams.

8. Working with images : Import images from a digital camera ; Navigate the pictures library ; View your images ; Start a slide show ; Repair an image ; Crop an image ; Rotate an image ; Delete an image ; Print an image ; Take a picture with your PC camera -- 9. Working with multimedia : Import videos from a digital camera ; Navigate the videos library ; Watch a video ; Play a music CD ; Copy tracks from a music CD ; Navigate the music library ; Play music ; Creat a playlist ; Create a radio station -- 10. Editing documents : Understanding documents ; Create a document ; Save a document ; Open a document ; Edit document text ; Change the text font ; Find text ; Replace text ; Insert special symbols ; Make a copy of a document ; Print a document -- 11. Working with files : View your files ; Select a file ; Change the file view ; Preview a file ; Copy a file ; Move a file ; Rename a file ; Create a new file ; Delete a file ; Restore a deleted file ; Add a file to your SkyDrive ; Extract files from a compressed folder ; Burn files to a CD or DVD -- 12. Sharing your computer : Display user accounts ; Create a user account ; Switch between accounts ; Change your user account picture ; Change a user's password ; Delete an account ; Create a homegroup ; Join a homegroup ; Share a document or folder ; View network resources -- 13. Implementing security : Understanding Windows security ; Check the action center for security problems ; Create a picture password ; Lock your computer ; Set up family safety ; Browse the web privately ; Clear your private information ; Reset your computer to preserve privacy -- 14. Getting more from a tablet PC : Understanding gestures ; Using gestures to control windows ; Input text with the touch keyboard ; Configure the touch keyboard ; Configure your tablet to work with a second monitor ; Adjust screen brightness ; Monitor battery life -- 15. Maintaining Windows : Check hard drive free space ; Delete unnecessary files ; Refresh your computer ; Create a recovery drive ; Keep a history of your files ; Restore a file from your history ; Check your hard drive for errors ; Check your devices for errors ; Defragment your hard drive on a schedule ; Create a system restore point ; Apply a system restore point.

Provides clear, step-by-step instructions for tackling more than 160 Windows 8.1 tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on Windows 8.1 in no time.-- Source other than the Library of Congress