Surface For Dummies - Softcover

Rathbone, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118496345 ISBN 13: 9781118496343

Publisher: For Dummies, 2013

Synopsis

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 with all the features you're looking for to stay entertained and get things done wherever you go. 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!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn to:

• Navigate the new interface and explore Windows 8 Pro or Windows RT
• Browse the web and use e-mail, all with the tap of a finger
• Listen to music, watch TV shows, share photos, and download apps

Choose the right Surface, and you can work or play wherever you happen to be

Microsoft's entry into the tablet market created a powerhouse that can take you from play to work and back again. This handy guide helps you decide between the two models, gets you up and running with your choice, walks you through the Start screen and the keyboard, and shows you how to play music, watch movies, create documents, and more!

• Windows your way — compare the Windows RT Surface with the Windows 8 Pro version and decide what you need
• Typing and tapping — discover the two cool detachable keyboard/covers you can buy for your Surface
• All that web stuff — browse, send, and receive e-mail; add and update apps; keep your calendar; and send messages
• Entertainment — watch movies; listen to music; create playlists; and snap, share, and print photos
• The workaday world — use Microsoft Office applications, set up user accounts, and keep your Surface updated

Open the book and find:

• What tablets can do that laptops can't
• A tour of the Start screen, Charms bar, and App bar
• Helpful setup guidance and troubleshooting tips
• How to make notes on the touchscreen
• What you need to know about apps
• Steps for connecting to TVs and projectors
• Settings to personalize your Surface tablet
• Ten tips for a smooth Surface experience

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118496345
• ISBN 13: 9781118496343
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240