Windows 8 QuickSteps
Windows 8 QuickSteps

Author: Marty Matthews

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2012-10-31

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0071798463

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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics Show You How to Use Windows 8! Get up and running with Windows 8 right away—the QuickSteps way. Full-color screenshots on every page with clear instructions make it easy to use this innovative operating system on any device. Follow along and learn how to navigate the touch interface, customize your desktop, store data, manage files, connect to the Internet, use email, add hardware and software, download apps, work with photos, and enjoy multimedia. You’ll also learn how to control security and set up a wired or wireless network. This practical, fast-paced guide gets you started in no time! Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid Screenshots with callouts that show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task The unique, landscape layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

Windows 8 QuickSteps
Windows 8 QuickSteps

Author: Marty Matthews

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2012-11-30

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0071798471

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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics Show You How to Use Windows 8! Get up and running with Windows 8 right away—the QuickSteps way. Full-color screenshots on every page with clear instructions make it easy to use this innovative operating system on any device. Follow along and learn how to navigate the touch interface, customize your desktop, store data, manage files, connect to the Internet, use email, add hardware and software, download apps, work with photos, and enjoy multimedia. You’ll also learn how to control security and set up a wired or wireless network. This practical, fast-paced guide gets you started in no time! Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid Screenshots with callouts that show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task The unique, landscape layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

Windows 8.1 for Seniors QuickSteps
Windows 8.1 for Seniors QuickSteps

Author: Marty Matthews

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2014-04-04

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0071832211

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A full-color, visual guide to the basics of Windows 8.1, written for seniors, by a senior in a jargon-free style, using specific examples in clear, step-by-step instructions Start using Windows 8 or 8.1 right away--the QuickSteps way. Full-color screenshots on every page with clear instructions make it easy to use this versatile operating system on any device and navigate the interface with a touchscreen, keyboard, or mouse. Written by a senior for seniors, this book shows you how to customize your desktop, store data, browse the Internet, use email, work with documents and photos, enjoy multimedia, access the cloud, and use apps. You'll get tips for maintaining your system, adding hardware and software, and controlling security. This practical, visual guide gets you up and running on Windows 8.1 in no time! Use these handy guideposts: QuickSteps for accomplishing common tasks Personal insights from other seniors Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid The unique, landscape-oriented layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

Microsoft® Word 2013 QuickSteps
Microsoft® Word 2013 QuickSteps

Author: Carole Matthews

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2013-04-22

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0071805982

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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Get up and running on Microsoft Word 2013 right away--the QuickSteps way. Full-color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to start using the latest release of the leading word processing application. Take control and learn how to create and format documents, apply templates and themes, use mail merge, add tables and illustrations, use special features such as forms and translation, save Word documents as web pages, and much more. Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you'll see on your computer screen while you're doing a task. This practical, fast-paced guide gets you started in no time! Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid

Microsoft® Office 2013 QuickSteps
Microsoft® Office 2013 QuickSteps

Author: Carole Matthews

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2013-07-06

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 0071805885

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Full-color, step-by-step guide to the new release of the world’s most popular productivity suite of applications Get up and running with Office 2013 right away--the QuickSteps way. Full-color screenshots on every page with clear instructions make it easy to use the latest release of Microsoft's powerful productivity suite. Follow along and quickly learn how to create Word documents; build Excel spreadsheets; manage Outlook email, contacts, and schedules; design PowerPoint presentations; and much more. This practical, fast-paced guide gets you started in no time! Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid The unique, landscape-oriented layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

Microsoft® Excel® 2013 QuickSteps
Microsoft® Excel® 2013 QuickSteps

Author: John Cronan

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2013-04-05

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0071805907

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Full-color, step-by-step guide to the new release of the world’s most popular spreadsheet application Get up and running with Excel 2013 right away--the QuickSteps way. Full-color screenshots on every page with clear instructions make it easy to use the latest release of Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet application. Follow along and quickly learn how to create workbooks, enter and edit data, use formulas and functions, create charts and tables, analyze data, extend Excel, and more. This practical, fast-paced guide gets you started in no time! Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid The unique, landscape-oriented layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

Windows 8.1 for Seniors in easy steps
Windows 8.1 for Seniors in easy steps

Author: Michael Price

Publisher: In Easy Steps

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 523

ISBN-13:

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Windows 8 was a revolutionary update of the popular operating system from Microsoft. With a brand new interface, new ways of getting around and accessing items and new possibilities for mobile devices, Windows 8 took the computing experience to the next level. However, there were still a few areas for improvement and these have been addressed with Window 8.1. Windows 8.1 for Seniors in easy steps shows you how to get up to speed with this latest version of Windows and begins by detailing how to get to grips with the Windows 8.1 interface. It deals with the basics such as accessing items, personalizing your screen and using additional controls that are available from the sides of the screen. The books includes the new features that have been added since Windows 8: the return of the Start button; options for booting up to the Desktop; viewing up to four apps on screen at the same time; an enhanced SkyDrive feature for online storage and sharing; and a unified search facility that enables you to search over your computer and the Web. A lot of the functionality of Windows 8.1 is aimed at touchscreen devices, whether they are desktop computers, laptops or tablets. This is dealt with in terms of navigating around, as well as showing how everything can still be done with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Apps are at the heart of Windows 8.1 and the newly designed Windows Store has an app for almost everything you could want to do. The book shows how to access and download apps and then how to work with them, and organize them, when you have them. As well as the new features that are covered, all of the old favourites are looked at in detail, such as working with folders and files, accessing the Internet, using email, working with photos and video, networking with Windows and system security. Windows 8.1 will open your eyes to a new way of computing and Windows 8.1 for Seniors in easy steps will help you see clearly so that you can quickly feel comfortable and confident with this exciting new operating system. It is presented with the Senior reader in mind, using larger type, in the familiar In Easy Steps style. Covers Windows 8.1, Update 1.

Windows 8 For Dummies Quick Reference
Windows 8 For Dummies Quick Reference

Author: John Paul Mueller

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-10-05

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1118238559

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The handy and fast reference for mastering Windows 8 This quick and easy reference is designed for all users (newbies and seasoned) who are comfortable with the Windows OS and need a fast reference to solve a problem or navigate a new feature without context or explanation. It will be the must-have reference for anyone using Windows 8. Offers quick answers and solutions so readers can read less and do more Includes new elements such as Control Panel guide, icon glossary, shortcuts and other tools users can leverage to move quickly and efficiently though Windows 8 Get the completely updated and overhauled edition of this bestselling book with a newly refreshed easy-to-use format.

Windows 8 Basics in 30 Minutes
Windows 8 Basics in 30 Minutes

Author: Tim Fisher

Publisher: I30 Media Corporation

Published: 2014-02-19

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 9781939924131

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Do you have 30 minutes to spare? It's all of the time you'll need to get up to speed with Windows 8, the new Microsoft operating system designed for PCs and touch-screen tablets! Using step-by-step instructions, lots of screenshots, and a touch of humor, Windows expert Tim Fisher will cover Windows 8 personalization, app installation, email configuration, and more. He'll also walk you through dozens of must-have apps from the Windows Store, ranging from games to Microsoft Word! Other sections in "Windows 8 Basic In 30 Minutes" include: Changing the tiles on your Start Screen Setting up live tiles Security options How to use the Charms Bar Configuring Gmail, Outlook, and other email accounts Adding and removing apps Setting up notifications Windows 8 and Wi-Fi How to make Windows 8 look like Windows 7 Printers and Windows 8 Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts "Windows 8 Basic In 30 Minutes" is intended for people coming from the world of Windows 7, Vista, and XP, as well as users who are new to Windows. Author Tim Fisher has worked with Windows and other computing technologies for over two decades. He's also a freelance writer for About.com and has helped people all over the world configure Windows PCs, troubleshoot problems, and get the most out of their personal computers. "Windows 8 Basic In 30 Minutes" is his first guide. In 30 Minutes(r) Guides help people understand software, business, and other topics. Titles include "Dropbox In 30 Minutes," "Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes," "LinkedIn In 30 Minutes," and "Twitter In 30 Minutes."

Windows 8.1 (Quick Reference Guide)
Windows 8.1 (Quick Reference Guide)

Author: Quick Charts

Publisher:

Published: 2014-06-24

Total Pages: 4

ISBN-13: 9781632872722

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The Windows 8.1 Quick Reference Guide is a guide that will help those who are having trouble using their Windows 8.1 computer. This guide covers all the basics of starting up and learning about your computer for those who do not understand how to use the computer. It clearly explains proper clicks and buttons to be pushed to get to specific points. This will benefit anyone who is in the learning process of a Windows 8.1 computer. Everyone knows how difficult new technology can be and this guide will relieve the stress and teach those willing to learn about the technology.