Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents at a Glance -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- How to Use This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond This Book -- Where 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 Surface -- Deciding between the Microsoft Surface Tablets -- Summing Up the Differences between the Versions -- Identifying a Surface Model -- Understanding Your Surface's Storage Space -- Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your Surface -- The Grand Unboxing -- Charging the Battery -- Figuring Out What's Included and What's Missing -- Identifying the Parts of Your Surface Tablet -- Attaching the Keyboard -- Positioning the Surface -- Finding Microsoft Website Support for the Surface -- Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Surface -- Turning On Your Surface for the First Time -- Downloading Software Updates -- Activating Windows -- Setting Up Your Free OneDrive and Skype Accounts -- Setting Up User Accounts -- Turning Off Your Surface -- Chapter 4: Introducing Your Surface's Start Screen and Controls -- Unlocking and Signing In -- Managing Windows' Start Screen -- Finding, Opening, Closing, and Switching between Apps -- Understanding the Charms Bar -- Organizing the Start Screen -- Browsing Files from the Start Screen -- Using the Start Screen with a Mouse and Keyboard -- Chapter 5: Typing, Touching, and Drawing on the Surface -- Controlling a Touchscreen with Your Fingers -- Typing with the Click-On Covers -- Typing on the Onscreen Keyboard -- Typing on a Detachable Keyboard -- Drawing and Writing with a Stylus -- Part II: Connections -- Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet, Printers, Monitors, Storage, and More -- Connecting to the Internet -- Connecting to Networked PCs.

Connecting to a Printer -- Connecting to Portable Accessories -- Connecting to a Monitor, an HDTV, or a Digital Projector -- Adding Portable Storage -- Connecting to the Cloud with OneDrive -- Chapter 7: All About Apps -- Making the Most of Apps -- Working with Two Apps on One Screen -- Installing Desktop Programs -- Chapter 8: Browsing the Web -- Opening Internet Explorer -- Opening the Start Screen Browser's Menus -- Navigating a Website with Your Fingers -- Visiting Websites -- Managing Several Sites in Tabs -- Making Sites Available with One Tap -- Sharing Sites and Their Information -- Downloading Files and Photos -- Changing Settings -- Sending a Site to the Desktop's Browser -- Chapter 9: Reaching Out with Mail, People, Calendar, and Skype -- Adding Your Social Accounts to Windows -- Sending and Receiving E-Mail -- Managing Your Contacts in the People App -- Managing Appointments in Calendar -- Talking with Friends through Skype -- Part III: Play -- Chapter 10: Photos and Movies -- Snapping Photos or Videos -- Viewing Photos -- Sharing or Printing Photos -- Watching Movies -- Chapter 11: Listening to Music -- Understanding the Music App -- Listing to Your Own Music -- Listening to the Radio -- Exploring and Buying Music -- Part IV: Work -- Chapter 12: Visiting the Windows Desktop -- Making the Desktop Finger-Friendly -- Mastering Basic Window Mechanics -- Managing Files and Folders by Touch with File Explorer -- Launching Desktop Programs -- Snapping an App Alongside Another App -- Chapter 13: Working in Microsoft Office 2013 -- Opening, Saving, and Printing in Office 2013 RT -- Taking Notes with OneNote -- Adding E-Mail Accounts to Outlook -- Chapter 14: Changing Settings -- Tweaking an App's Settings -- Customizing Your Surface through PC Settings -- Chapter 15: Troubleshooting and Repair -- Checking for New or Missed Updates.

It Won't Turn On! -- It Won't Turn Off! -- Fixing Problem Apps -- Backing Up Your Surface -- Refreshing Your Surface -- Resetting Your Surface -- Servicing 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 Edge -- Search for Items by Typing Directly on the Start Screen -- Select Onscreen Items within Apps -- Take Screenshots -- Stop the Screen from Rotating -- Tweak Your App's Settings -- Make a Recovery Drive -- Find a Lost Start Screen App -- Increase Your Surface's Storage Space -- Add Your Contact Information to Your Surface -- Chapter 17: Ten Handy Accessories -- Power Adapter -- Touch or Type Cover Keyboard -- Memory Card -- Portable Mouse -- Portable USB Hub -- Case -- Flash Drive -- Portable HDMI Cable -- USB-to-Ethernet Adapter -- Portable Hard Drive -- Portable Car Charger -- Index -- About the Author.