Title Page -- Copyright Page -- 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 -- 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 -- Download a File -- 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 -- Send or Respond to an Event Invitation -- 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 -- Check Another City's Weather Forecast -- Plan a Trip -- Get the Latest News -- Track a Stock -- Follow Your Favorite Teams -- 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 -- Play a Music CD -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Burn Files to a CD or DVD -- Chapter 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 -- Chapter 13: Implementing Security -- Understanding Windows Security -- Check the Action Center for Security Problems -- Create a Picture Password -- Create a Picture Password -- Lock Your Computer -- Set Up Family Safety -- Set Up Family Safety -- Browse the Web Privately -- Clear Your Private Information -- Reset Your Computer to Preserve Privacy -- Chapter 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 -- Chapter 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 -- Index.