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Other Operations
Searching content
Tap the Search charm (see cover).
1
Enter a keyword (e.g. Control Panel) in the search box.
2
Tap Apps, Settings, or Files to narrow the search result.
3
You can also search from within certain apps, when available.
Entering sleep or shutting down
Switching apps
Swipe in from the left edge.
More about how to use Windows 8
Refer to Windows Help and Support.
Tap the Search charm (see cover).
1
Enter “Help and Support” in the search box, tap Apps,
2
and then tap the icon.
Screenshots in this guide are examples in English.
Content in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
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Windows 8 Getting Started
New Start Screen and Menu
Start screen
You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites
that you use the most.
Touch operation
Open the charms, then tap the Start charm.
With a keyboard
Press the (Windows) key.
Charms
Search for apps and files, share content, play content on
other devices or print, and set up your PC.
Touch operation
Swipe in from the right edge.
With a mouse/touch pad
Point to the upper-right corner,
then move downward.
With a keyboard
Press the (Windows) key and
the C key at the same time.
+
C
Tap the Settings charm (see cover).
1
Tap Power, then tap Sleep, Shut down, or Restart.
2
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Tiles
Tap a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by
adding and rearranging tiles.
Using Apps
Using the Internet
Starting apps
Tap the Search charm (see cover).
1
Enter a keyword in the search box.
2
Tap Apps, then tap the app icon.
3
Opening the apps menu
Touch operation
Swipe up from the bottom edge.
With a mouse/touch pad
Right-click within an app.
Viewing running apps
Touch operation
Swipe in from the left edge until a
small app icon appears, then drag
the icon back towards the left edge.
With a mouse/touch pad
Point to the upper-left corner, then move downward.
Closing apps
When an app is open, point to the top-center of the screen.
1
Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app
2
disappears from the screen.
Connecting to Wi-Fi® (Wireless LAN)
Tap the Settings charm (see cover).
1
Tap the network icon.
2
Select your wireless network from the list, then tap
3
Connect.
Installing apps from Windows Store
Add apps from Windows Store.
Connect to the Internet using either Wi-Fi or
1
a LAN cable.
Tap the Store tile on the Start screen, then
2
browse and install your favorite apps.
Opening websites
Enter a URL or keyword
in this box.
On the Start screen, tap the Internet Explorer tile.
1
Enter a URL or keyword to search websites.
2
To open a new tab, swipe up from the bottom edge to
3
open the apps menu, then tap the icon.
You can also find the traditional style Internet Explorer on the
desktop.
Microsoft Account
You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or
services, including Windows Store.
On how to create and what you can do with a Microsoft
account, refer to Windows Help and Support (see back
page).
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