2015
Lynda
Nick Brazzi
5:07
English
Get up and running with the Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3, Microsoft's powerful hybrid desktop/laptop/tablet computer. This course begins with an overview of the device, explaining how to get started with the basics, get online, and connect email and social media accounts.
Author Nick Brazzi then shows the capabilities of the Surface when used as a laptop or tablet, covering such particulars as input devices (keyboard, mouse, and pen), touch screen controls, and pinning apps to the taskbar or Start screen. He then explores the built-in apps, customization options, and security and privacy considerations.
Introduction
Welcome
1. Setting Up
Getting familiar with the device
Setting up: Understanding the computer's login account
Setting up the Surface for the first time
Using the Start screen, charms, and desktop
Using touch apps and desktop applications
Accessing basic settings
Locking the screen rotation
Shutting down and restarting
Getting online
Changing your login account type
Using the power cable and charging the battery
2. Using Surface as a Desktop or Laptop Computer
Using the keyboard cover
Connecting a keyboard and mouse
Connecting an external display
Using touch apps and charms with a mouse and keyboard
Pinning applications to the taskbar
3. Using Surface as a Tablet
Launching and quitting applications
Multitasking with touch controls
Using the on-screen keyboard
Using the Surface pen
Using the handwriting panel
Using desktop applications with touch controls
Working with tiles and pinning apps to the Start screen
4. Working with Web Browsers
Using Internet Explorer
Using a third-party web browser
5. OneNote
Using the OneNote App
Working with the OneNote desktop application
6. Connecting with Mail and Social Media
Setting up the Mail app
Using Mail
Organizing contacts in the People app
Linking social media to the People app
7. Working with Apps
Using the Weather app
Using the camera
Using the calendar
Using the Windows Store to install new apps
Uninstalling apps and configuring app behavior
Setting app privacy and permissions
Controlling notifications
8. Settings, Customization, and Security
Setting a PIN code for fast login
Setting wallpaper and color themes
Adding extra storage with a micro SD card
Accessing the Task Manager, Quick Link menu, and Control-Alt-Delete
Connecting to a wireless display adapter
Configuring Windows updates
Conclusion
Next steps
Download File Size:1.37 GB
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