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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
Configuring the operating system for the 
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You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The 
configuration process may include the procedures below:
 Accepting the end user license agreement
 Configuring the Internet connection
 Registering the operating system
 Creating a user account
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Windows 8.1 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the 
Windows desktop.
To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the 
following:
 Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen.
 Press the Windows button.
 Press the Windows key   + D.
To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following:
 Select Start   from the charms bar.
 Press the Windows key  .
 Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
Start screen Desktop 
						

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Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows® 8.1 
experience. Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The 
charms bar is the menu that contains the charms.
The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, 
and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in.
To display the charms, do one of the following:
 Move the cursor to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms 
bar is displayed.
 Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the charms 
bar is displayed.
 Press the Windows key   + C. 
						

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 Search charm
The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for, 
including settings, files, Web images, Web videos, etc. 
 Share charm
The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and 
social networks without leaving the app you are in.
 Start charm
The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen.
 Devices charm
The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external 
devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.  
						

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 Settings charm
The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume 
or shutting down the computer. Also, you can get to the Control Panel 
through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen. 
						

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Putting the computer to sleep or shutting 
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When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep 
or shut it down.
Putting your computer to sleep
If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the 
computer to sleep.
When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, 
bypassing the startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
 Close the display lid.
 Press the power button.
 Open the charms bar and then select Settings   Power   Sleep.
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
 Press any key on the keyboard. (Notebook mode only)
 Press the power button.
 Press the Windows button.
Note:Put your computer to sleep before you move it. Moving your computer while the hard 
disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data. 
						

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If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To shut down your computer, do one of the following:
 Open the charms bar and then select Settings   Power   Shut 
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 Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or 
sign out  Shut down.
 On the Start screen, click   and select Shut down.
Note:This operation depends on your BIOS settings. Please refer to the actual product. 
						

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The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch 
screen, or like a traditional notebook computer, using the keyboard and 
touch pad.
Multi-touch gestures
You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of 
tasks.
Frequently used gesturesTasks performed
Tap
Tap once on an item.Performs an action, such as starting 
an app, opening a link, or 
performing a command. Similar to 
left-clicking with a mouse.
Press and hold
Press your finger down and leave it there 
for a moment.Allows you to see detailed 
information before selecting an 
action. Can also open a menu with 
more options. Similar to 
right-clicking with a mouse. 
						

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Frequently used gesturesTasks performed
Zoom
Move two fingers together or apart while 
touching the screen.Zooms in and out on visual apps, 
such as pictures and maps. Can also 
jump to the beginning or end of a list.
Rotate
Place two or more fingers on an item and 
then turn your hand.Turns an object. (Note: Not all items 
can be rotated, depending upon the 
app.)
Slide
Drag your finger across the screen.Pans or scrolls through lists and 
pages. Can also move an object or be 
used to draw or write, depending 
upon the app. Similar to pressing 
and holding to pan and to scrolling 
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Frequently used gesturesTasks performed
Swipe
Start from any edge of the screen, then 
swipe inwards toward the center. Swiping down from the top edge or 
up from the bottom edge displays a 
task bar on the bottom of the screen 
with app commands, including New, 
Refresh, and other commands.
If you have an app currently open, 
you can also:
 Swipe from the top edge to 
halfway down the screen without 
lifting your finger to dock that app 
on the left or right side of the 
screen. This allows you to keep 
two apps open simultaneously in a 
split-screen format.
 Swipe from the top edge straight 
down to the bottom edge of the 
screen continuously without lifting 
your finger to close the currently 
open app.