Windows 8 Kickstart

Windows 8 Kickstart

Authors: James Russell

Published: December 2012

eISBN: 9780071805834 0071805834 | ISBN: 9780071805827

Cover

About the Author

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents at a Glance

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I: Orient Yourself to Windows 8

Chapter 1: Start Up Windows 8

Configure Windows 8 So You Can Use It

Sign In to Windows 8

The Brand New Start Screen

The Windows 8–Style Interface

Navigate the Windows 8 Desktop

The Start Menu Is Now the Start Screen

Use Edges or Corners to Access Features

The Charms

The Task Switcher

The New Start Button

Your Applications Are All Here

Use the Onscreen Keyboard

Navigate Your Files with File Explorer

Use the Control Panel to Configure Your Computer

Summon the Control Panel from the Old Start Menu

Summon the Control Panel from the All Apps Screen

Summon the Control Panel from Search

Sign Out of Windows 8

Shut Off, Restart, or Put Your Computer to Sleep

Shut Off, Restart, or Put Your Computer to Sleep While Signed In

Shut Off, Restart, or Put Your Computer to Sleep When Signed Out

Chapter 2: Configure Your Start Screen and Customize Your Settings

Manipulate Tiles on the Start Screen

Add Tiles

Delete Tiles

Move Tiles

Customize Your Start Screen Settings

Manage PC Settings

Personalize Your PC

Change User Settings

Customize Notifications

Configure Searches

Set Up Sharing

Change General Settings

Configure Privacy

Configure Devices

Set Up Wireless

Configure Ease of Access

Sync Your Windows 8 Settings

Manage HomeGroups

Check Windows Update

Chapter 3: Control Your Windows 8 Desktop

Switch Applications with Task Switcher

Change Desktop Settings

Configure Startup Applications

Customize the Desktop

Change Your Display Settings

Transform Your Desktop with Themes

Customize Your Taskbar

Chapter 4: Organize Files with File Explorer

Access File Explorer

Navigate File Explorer

Choose How to View Files

Change Pane Options

Change the Layout of Icons

Tweak Your Current View

Fine-Tune Your View with Other Options

View Advanced Options

Manage Your Files

Upload Files from an External Device

Organize Files

Share Files

Manage Library Folders

Get to Know the Core Four Library Folders

Configure Library Folders

Create a Library

Customize File Explorer

Customize the Quick Access Toolbar

Configure Advanced Options

You Can’t Customize the Ribbon

Get Help with File Explorer

Chapter 5: Keep Windows 8 Up to Date and Secure

Manage Security with the Windows 8 Action Center

Configure Security Software

Set Up Windows Defender

Set Up Windows Firewall

Find Other Security Software

Update Windows 8

Access Windows Update via the PC Settings App

Access Windows Update via the Control Panel

Change Windows Update Settings

Update Office Automatically

Configure User Account Controls (UAC)

Set and Configure Parental Controls and Web Filtering

Part II: Explore Tiles, Media, and Apps

Chapter 6: Get Started with Windows Store Apps

Windows Store Apps 101

Set Up Mail and Check Messages

View and Manage Events with Calendar

Check the Weather

Stay Up to the Minute on the Latest News

Store It in the Cloud with SkyDrive

Search with Bing

Get Directions with Bing Maps

Make Travel Plans

Track Money with Finance

Get Sports News and Info

Shoot Photos and Video with Camera

Read Documents with Reader

Chapter 7: Surf the Net

Set Up Your Internet Connection

Surf the Web with Internet Explorer 10

Surf the Web with the Internet Explorer Windows 8–Style App

Surf the Web with the Internet Explorer Desktop

Configure Internet Explorer

Configure the Internet Explorer Windows 8–Style App

Configure Internet Explorer Desktop

Change Your Default Browser

Chapter 8: Share with Social Media and Instant Messaging

Configure and Explore the People App

Add Accounts to the People App

View Social Media Contacts and Notifications

Configure and Explore the Messaging App

Contact People

Receive Messages

Change Messaging Availability

Share with the Share Charm

Messaging with Desktop Apps

Chapter 9: View and Manage Photos

View Photos and Images

View Photos in the Photos App

View Photos with Windows Photo Viewer

View a Slideshow

Send Photos to Another Device

Get Information About Photos in File Explorer

Manage Your Photos

Set an Image as Your Desktop Background

Edit Photos with Paint

Chapter 10: Play Music and Video

Explore the Music App

Play Music

Create and Manage Playlists

Work with Smart DJs

Buy Music

Configure the Music App

Explore the Video App

Play Videos

Buy Videos

Configure the Videos App

Configure Windows Media Player

Chapter 11: Play Games on Windows 8

Explore the Xbox Games App

Get Games from the Xbox Games App

Get Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Customize and Get Info About the Xbox Games App

Get Games from the Xbox Games App

Play Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Get Started Playing Solitaire

Change the Game’s Theme

Customize Game Settings

Check Out Other Windows Games

Play Windows 8 Desktop Games

Chapter 12: Get Apps from the Windows Store

Browse the Windows Store

Find Apps You Want

Sort Store Apps

Search Windows Store

Set Up Your Payment Account

Get and Buy Apps

Configure Windows Store

Part III: Get Productive with Windows 8

Chapter 13: Print Files and Manage Devices

Set Up a Printer or Device

Add a Printer or Device via PC Settings

Add a Printer or Device via the Control Panel

Set a Default Printer

Remove a Printer or Device

Troubleshoot Devices with Device Manager

Print Files in Windows 8 Mode

Print Files on the Desktop

Adjust Page Setup to Print Only the Details You Want

Preview Your Printout

Print a Web Page

Print Photos

Chapter 14: Get Started with Microsoft Office

Set Up an Outlook.com Address

Upgrade an Existing Microsoft Account

Get a New Outlook.com Address

Get Office 2013

Figure Out Which Office You Need

Buy Individual Office Programs

Configure Office 2013

Manage Documents with Office 2013

Open a Document

Save a Document

Add a Location for Documents

Kickstart Office 2013 Apps

Extend Office 2013 with Office 365

Index