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Initial setup
The Windows Startup Screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on
the power. To install the operating system properly, follow the on-screen
instructions on each screen.
When it is displayed, be sure to read the license terms and license
agreement carefully.
Getting to know Windows
For detailed information on what is new and how to operate Windows, refer
to Get Started in the Start menu.
Start menu
The Start menu is the launching pad for everything you can do in the
Windows operating system, providing easy ways to access your apps,
programs, websites and other important information.
You can access the Start menu from an app or the desktop in the following
ways:
Most used allows quick access to your frequently used apps, and your
recently installed apps are highlighted under Recently added.
You can pin your favorite apps to the Start menu as tiles in grid-like pattern,
and also group them. Typical tiles are the People tile and the Mail tile for
instance. Tiles show you dynamic information from apps without having to
open them.
Windows taskbar
By default, the bottom of the desktop is Windows taskbar. You can see all
of your currently running apps on the Windows taskbar.
Task view
Task view (
screen. Task view allows you to view the apps that are currently running.
Also, you can create custom desktops so that running apps can be
grouped for entertainment, productivity, or what you just want.
To do this, click the Task view icon
Open the apps you want to use on that desktop. To switch between
desktops, click Task view again.
User's Manual
Click the Start button (
Press the Windows
Press the Windows
) is launched from Windows taskbar at the bottom of the
) in the lower-left corner of the screen.
®
logo key (
) on your keyboard.
®
button (
) on the left side on your computer.
, and then click New desktop.
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