When it is displayed, be sure to read the License Terms carefully.
Getting to know Windows
For detailed information on what is new and how to operate Windows 8,
please refer to the Windows Help and Support.
Start screen
The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can do in the
Windows operating system, providing new and easy ways to access
everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to your contacts and
other important information.
From the Start screen, you can just start typing to search for what you
want. From there, you can easily switch between results for apps, files, and
more.
Charms
Use the Windows Charms to start apps, find documents, set up system
components, and perform most other computing tasks.
By pointing the mouse pointer to the upper or lower right corner of your
screen, you will find a list of charms:
Search
,
Share
,
Start
,
Devices
and
Settings
.
Search
This Charm allows you to search for most
anything you need to locate on your computer. It
can help you find apps, documents, photos, and
your favorite music.
Share
This Charm allows you to share music and
photos with your favorite social Web sites.
Start
This Charm allows you to view all of the available
apps downloaded to your system.
Devices
This Charm allows you to manage your hardware
devices.
Settings
This Charm allows you to manage your system
settings.
Tiles
Tiles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen.
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