About the Author -- Table of Contents -- CHAPTER 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 -- Create a Microsoft Account -- Work with Notifications -- Put Windows to Sleep -- Restart Windows -- Shut Down Windows -- CHAPTER 2: Launching and Working with Apps -- Explore the Windows Store -- Install an App -- Start an App -- Understanding Windows 8 App Windows -- Understanding 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 -- CHAPTER 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 -- CHAPTER 4: Surfing the World Wide Web -- Understanding the World Wide Web -- Start Internet Explorer -- Navigate 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 -- Save Favorite Web Pages -- Search for Sites -- CHAPTER 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 -- CHAPTER 6: Getting Social with Windows.

Create 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 -- CHAPTER 7: Performing Day-to-Day Tasks -- Search Your PC -- Display a Location on a Map -- Get Directions to a Location -- Check Your Weather Forecast -- Plan a Trip -- Get the Latest News -- Track a Stock -- CHAPTER 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 -- CHAPTER 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 -- Create a Playlist -- Create a Radio Station -- CHAPTER 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 -- CHAPTER 11: Working with Files -- View Your 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 -- CHAPTER 12: Implementing Security -- Understanding Windows Security -- Check the Action Center for Security Problems -- Create a Picture Password -- Lock Your Computer -- Browse the Web Privately -- Index.