Technical information

Windows 8 For Dummies, Dell Pocket Edition

How to Use This Book

When something in Windows 8 leaves you stumped,

find the troublesome topic in this book’s table of con-

tents or index, turn to what you need, and then apply

what you’ve read.

If you have to type something into the computer,

you’ll see easy-to-follow bold text like this:

Type Media Player into the Search box.

When I describe a key combination you should press,

I describe it like this:

Press Ctrl+B.

This means to hold down your keyboard’s Control

key while pressing your keyboard’s B key. Whenever I

present a website address, I show it this way: www.

andyrathbone.com.

Tablet Owners Aren’t Left Out

Although Windows 8 comes preinstalled on all new

Windows computers, Microsoft not-so-secretly aims

this bold new version of Windows at owners of touch-

screens. Tablets, as well as some laptops and desktop

monitors, come with screens you can control by

touching them with your fingers.

If you’re a new touchscreen owner, don’t worry. This

book explains where you need to touch, slide, or tap

your finger in all the appropriate places. If you find

yourself scratching your head over explanations

aimed at mouse owners, remember these three touch-

screen rules:

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