Other Operations
Searching content Switching apps
Windows 8 Getting Started
New Start Screen and Menu
Swipe in from the left edge. Start screen Charms
1 Tap the Search charm (see cover). You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites Search for apps and files, share content, play content on
that you use the most. other devices or print, and set up your PC.
2 Enter a keyword (e.g. Control Panel) in the search box. More about how to use Windows 8
3 Tap Apps, Settings, or Files to narrow the search result. Touch operation
Refer to Windows Help and Support. Open the charms, then tap the Start charm. Touch operation
You can also search from within certain apps, when available. Swipe in from the right edge.
1 Tap the Search charm (see cover). With a keyboard
Press the (Windows) key.
2 Enter “Help and Support” in the search box, tap Apps,
Entering sleep or shutting down and then tap the icon.
With a mouse/touch pad
Point to the upper-right corner,
Screenshots in this guide are examples in English. then move downward.
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 With a keyboard
countries. In the manual, the TM or (R) marks are not specified. Press the (Windows) key and
C
the C key at the same time.
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1 Tap the Settings charm (see cover).
2 Tap Power, then tap Sleep, Shut down, or Restart. Tiles
Tap a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by
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Using Apps Using the Internet
Starting apps Viewing running apps Connecting to Wi-Fi® (Wireless LAN) Opening websites
Enter a URL or keyword
in this box.
1 Tap the Search charm (see cover). Touch operation 1 Tap the Settings charm (see cover). 1 On the Start screen, tap the Internet Explorer tile.
2 Enter a keyword in the search box. Swipe in from the left edge until a 2 Tap the network icon.
small app icon appears, then drag
2 Enter a URL or keyword to search websites.
3 Tap Apps, then tap the app icon. the icon back towards the left edge. 3 Select your wireless network from the list, then tap 3 To open a new tab, swipe up from the bottom edge to
With a mouse/touch pad Connect. open the apps menu, then tap the icon.
Point to the upper-left corner, then move downward. You can also find the traditional style Internet Explorer on the
desktop.
Opening the apps menu Closing apps
Installing apps from Windows Store
Add apps from Windows Store. Microsoft Account
1 Connect to the Internet using either Wi-Fi or You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or
a LAN cable. services, including Windows Store.
On how to create and what you can do with a Microsoft
2 Tap the Store tile on the Start screen, then account, refer to Windows Help and Support (see back
browse and install your favorite apps. page).
Touch operation 1 When an app is open, point to the top-center of the screen.
Swipe up from the bottom edge. 2 Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app
With a mouse/touch pad disappears from the screen.
Right-click within an app. More on back page