Getting Started
Getting Started
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Windows Interface
START SCREEN
When you turn on the computer, the Start screen is displayed,
which allows you to access many features and installed
applications (also referred to as apps) .
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Apps
These bricks are the shortcuts for respective
applications.
2
User
account
The currently used user account.
3
Charms
See page 33 for detailed information.
DESKTOP
In Windows 8 .1, the Desktop is treated as an app . You can find
and activate it from your Start screen and All Apps screen .
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Taskbar
Allows you to add toolbars that hold extra buttons
and menus.
2
Notification area Shows you the current system status and
notifications.
3
Program area
This is where you can place a shortcut icon for your
desired application.
4
Charms
See page 33 for detailed information.
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