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Chapter 2
Using Windows
What is Microsoft Windows?
Microsoft Windows is an operating system that is required for
operating a computer.
To use your computer optimally, you need to know how to use
it properly. To learn how to use the operating system, check out
Windows Help and Support
, and
Help+Tips
.
The screen may appear somewhat different depending on
•
the model and the operating system.
This manual is designed for Windows 8.1, and may differ in
•
content depending on the OS version.
The desktop image shown differs depending on the
•
product model and the OS version.
Displaying Help
To open the Help, do the following:
Keyboard:
•
On the desktop, press the
F1
key.
Touch screen:
•
Swipe inward from the right edge. The
Charms
appears. Tap
Settings > Help
.
Mouse:
•
Place the mouse pointer over the top-right or bottom-
right corner of the screen to display the
Charms
. Tap
Settings
> Help
.
If you are connected to the internet, you can access the most
recent online Help.
Viewing Help+Tips
On the
Start
screen, select
Help+Tips
.
Start
Windows menu operations are provided in two different ways:
mouse manipulation and gestures.