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About the Book

Clear the surface and make way for the new tablet from Microsoft! As Microsoft's first foray into the tablet market, the Surface is packed withall the features you're looking for tostay entertained and get things done whereveryougo. Written by bestselling veteran author Andy Rathbone, this full-color, easy-to-understand book is packed with information on how to use the new interface, figure out the operating system, navigate the new app environment, and take full advantage of this exciting new tablet device. Explains how Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT differ, and helps you decide which Surface model best meets your needs Walks you through using both the hardware and software, such as the touch cover/type cover, Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro operating system, and the version of Office Home & Student 2013 that's bundled with the Surface RT Explains how to make Surface work with other devices Details how Office applications work on Surface Shares tips on how to handle common challenges with tablet devices as well as suggestions for getting a better performance from yours Surface For Dummies does more than just scratch the surface -- it serves as a guide to navigating and enhancing your entire Surface experience!

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Which Microsoft Surface Do You Need? 5 Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your Surface15 Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Surface27 Chapter 4: The First Walkthrough of Surface39 Chapter 5: Typing, Touching, and Drawing on the Surface61 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet, Printers, Monitors, Storage, and More 77 Chapter 7: All About Apps 111 Chapter 8: Browsing the Web 127 Chapter 9: Reaching Out with Mail, People, Calendar, and Messaging Apps 145 Chapter 10: Photos and Movies 171 Chapter 11: Listening to Music 179 Chapter 12: Visiting the Windows Desktop 187 Chapter 13: Working in Microsoft Office 201 Chapter 14: Settings and Troubleshooting 213 Chapter 15: Ten Essential Tips 'n' Tricks 225 Index 229

About the Author :
Andy Rathbone began his relationship with technology back in 1985. He has written all editions of Windows For Dummies, the all-time bestselling computer book, as well as many other technology books -- more than 50 in all.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781118496343
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 226 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 466 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1118496345
  • Publisher Date: 04 Feb 2013
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Width: 153 mm


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