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Chapter 2
Using Windows 8
Screen At a Glance
Windows 8 provides both the new Start screen mode and the
Desktop mode of the existing OS.
Start Screen Desktop
Start Screen
When you turn on the computer, the Start screen is displayed,
which allows you to use the applications (Application, App,
hereafter referred to as an App) at the same location.
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1 Start Screen Refers to the default Start screen of Windows 8.
2 App Refers to the apps that are currently installed.
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Displaying the
Charms
The Charms is hidden at the right of the
screen. Place your mouse pointer at the edge
of the top or bottom right of the screen to
display the Charms.
Alternatively, slightly drag the right edge
inward with your nger to view the Charm
menu.
4 User Account This refers to the currently used user account.
5 Charms
This refers to the menu that allows you to use
functions such as Search, Share, Start, Device
and Settings.
6 Desktop Switches to Desktop mode.
7 Camera Allows you to take pictures or make a movie.