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Surface For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Name: Surface For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Author: Andy Rathbone
ISBN: 9781118898635

by Andy Rathbone

April 2014

Beginner to intermediate

336 pages

7h 31m

English

For Dummies

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Introduction
About This BookHow to Use This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond This BookWhere 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 SurfaceDeciding between the Microsoft Surface TabletsSurface 2Surface Pro 2Summing Up the Differences between the VersionsIdentifying a Surface ModelUnderstanding Your Surface’s Storage Space
Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your Surface
The Grand UnboxingCharging the BatteryFiguring Out What’s Included and What’s MissingIdentifying the Parts of Your Surface TabletAttaching the KeyboardPositioning the SurfaceFinding Microsoft Website Support for the Surface
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Surface
Turning On Your Surface for the First TimeDownloading Software UpdatesActivating WindowsSetting Up Your Free OneDrive and Skype AccountsSetting Up User AccountsTurning Off Your Surface
Chapter 4: Introducing Your Surface’s Start Screen and Controls
Unlocking and Signing InManaging Windows’ Start ScreenFinding, Opening, Closing, and Switching between AppsFinding and opening an appClosing an appSwitching between appsInstalling and uninstalling an appUnderstanding the Charms BarSearchShareStartDevicesSettingsOrganizing the Start ScreenBrowsing Files from the Start ScreenUsing the Start Screen with a Mouse and Keyboard
Chapter 5: Typing, Touching, and Drawing on the Surface
Controlling a Touchscreen with Your FingersTapDouble-tapPress and holdPinch and/or stretchRotateSlideSwipeTyping with the Click-On CoversTyping on the Touch Cover keyboardTyping on the Type Cover keyboardUsing Surface trackpad gesturesTyping on the Onscreen KeyboardSummoning the onscreen keyboardSwitching between the different onscreen keyboardsTyping special charactersTyping smileys (emoticons)Predictive typingEditing text on a touchscreenTyping on a Detachable KeyboardDrawing and Writing with a StylusOpening the Handwriting panelCorrecting handwritten mistakes
Part II: Connections
Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet, Printers, Monitors, Storage, and More
Connecting to the InternetConnecting to Networked PCsConnecting to a PrinterConnecting to Portable AccessoriesConnecting a mouse or keyboardConnecting Bluetooth accessoriesConnecting a digital camera and importing your photosConnecting to a scannerConnecting to a Monitor, an HDTV, or a Digital ProjectorConnecting your Surface to a monitorSending the display to the attached monitorMaking your monitor recognize your SurfaceAdding Portable StorageConnecting to built-in memory cardsConnecting to portable hard drivesConnecting to flash drives for file transfersConnecting to the Cloud with OneDriveUploading files from your Surface to OneDriveMaking OneDrive files available offline
Chapter 7: All About Apps
Making the Most of AppsCustomizing apps to meet your needsOrganizing your appsDownloading new apps from the Windows StoreUninstalling or changing an appWorking with Two Apps on One ScreenInstalling Desktop Programs

Chapter 8: Browsing the Web
Opening Internet ExplorerOpening the Start Screen’s Internet Explorer appOpening the desktop’s Internet ExplorerOpening the Start Screen Browser’s MenusNavigating a Website with Your FingersVisiting WebsitesManaging Several Sites in TabsMaking Sites Available with One TapSharing Sites and Their InformationDownloading Files and PhotosChanging SettingsSending a Site to the Desktop’s Browser
Chapter 9: Reaching Out with Mail, People, Calendar, and Skype
Adding Your Social Accounts to WindowsSending and Receiving E-MailSwitching between the Mail app’s accounts, folders, and e-mailComposing and sending an e-mailReading an e-mailSending and receiving files through e-mailManaging Your Contacts in the People AppAdding contacts to the People appDeleting or editing contactsManaging Appointments in CalendarTalking with Friends through SkypeSetting up Skype for the first timeAdding a friend to SkypeCalling a friendCalling a landline
Part III: Play
Chapter 10: Photos and Movies
Snapping Photos or VideosViewing PhotosSharing or Printing PhotosWatching Movies
Chapter 11: Listening to Music
Understanding the Music AppListing to Your Own MusicAdding your own music to the Music appPlaying your music in the Music appListening to the RadioExploring and Buying Music
Part IV: Work
Chapter 12: Visiting the Windows Desktop
Making the Desktop Finger-FriendlyMastering Basic Window MechanicsManaging Files and Folders by Touch with File ExplorerSelecting files and folders with a fingertipCopying or moving files and foldersLaunching Desktop ProgramsSnapping an App Alongside Another App
Chapter 13: Working in Microsoft Office 2013
Opening, Saving, and Printing in Office 2013 RTOpening a documentStarting from a templateSaving your workPrinting your documentTaking Notes with OneNoteAdding E-Mail Accounts to Outlook
Chapter 14: Changing Settings
Tweaking an App’s SettingsCustomizing Your Surface through PC SettingsPCs and DevicesAccountsOneDriveSearch and AppsPrivacyNetworkTime and LanguageEase of AccessUpdate and Recovery
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting and Repair
Checking for New or Missed UpdatesIt Won’t Turn On!It Won’t Turn Off!Fixing Problem AppsBacking Up Your SurfaceRefreshing Your SurfaceResetting Your SurfaceServicing Your Surface through Microsoft
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 16: Ten Essential Tips ’n’ Tricks
When Lost, Swipe in from the Screen’s Left EdgeSearch for Items by Typing Directly on the Start ScreenSelect Onscreen Items within AppsTake ScreenshotsStop the Screen from RotatingTweak Your App’s SettingsMake a Recovery DriveFind a Lost Start Screen AppIncrease Your Surface’s Storage SpaceAdd Your Contact Information to Your Surface
Chapter 17: Ten Handy Accessories
Power AdapterTouch or Type Cover KeyboardMemory CardPortable MousePortable USB HubCaseFlash DrivePortable HDMI CableUSB-to-Ethernet AdapterPortable Hard DrivePortable Car Charger
About the Author
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About the Author

Andy Rathbone started geeking around with computers in 1985 when he bought a 26-pound portable CP/M Kaypro 2X. Like other nerds of the day, he soon began playing with null-modem adapters, dialing computer bulletin boards, and working at Radio Shack.

He wrote for various techie publications before moving to computer books in 1992. He’s written the Windows For Dummies series, Upgrading and Fixing PCs For Dummies, Windows 8 For Tablets For Dummies, and many other computer books.

Today, he has more than 15 million copies of his books in print, and they’ve been translated into more than 30 languages. You can reach Andy at his website, www.andyrathbone.com, where he answers a reader’s question online each week.

Publisher’s Acknowledgments

Sr. Acquisitions Editor: Katie Mohr

Project Editor: Rebecca Senninger

Copy Editor: Virginia Sanders

Technical Editor: Frank Garcia

Editorial Assistant: Anne Sullivan

Sr. Editorial Assistant: Cherie Case

Project Coordinator: Sheree Montgomery

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