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Your quick guide to Windows 8.1 Basics

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IndexMeet the new Windows

Welcome! .............................................................................................................................................................................3Discover the Start screen .............................................................................................................................................3

Getting aroundTouch to discover the edges .....................................................................................................................................4Introduce your mouse ..................................................................................................................................................4

The Charms BarThe charms are always there .....................................................................................................................................5Using the Search button ..............................................................................................................................................6Share your research ........................................................................................................................................................6Be connected to what you need ............................................................................................................................7Personalize your PC ........................................................................................................................................................7

Managing AppsAccess all of your apps ..................................................................................................................................................8Rearrange apps/tiles ......................................................................................................................................................9Create groups .................................................................................................................................................................10Show all your apps at once .....................................................................................................................................10Snap an app .....................................................................................................................................................................11

ProductivityInternet Explorer 10 .....................................................................................................................................................12 Look at your tabs ..........................................................................................................................................................12Your desk, better than ever .....................................................................................................................................13File Explorer just to handier ....................................................................................................................................14Make the desktop your own .................................................................................................................................14

Shortcuts and Keystrokes Get to know the language of touch ..................................................................................................................15What to do with your mouse ................................................................................................................................16Use the keyboard to get places fast ..................................................................................................................17

Welcome!Windows has been reimagined to be all about you and your style of working. Put what matters mostright on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people, apps, sites, and more, so you can spend less time searching and more time doing.

No matter what you want to do, you can get it done quickly in Windows 8. Whether you’re collaborat-ing on a large project, preparing for an upcoming conference, or traveling for work, you can use touch,mouse, and keyboard together–seamlessly–to do what you want, the way you want.

Meet the new Windows

Discover the Start screen.

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Your Start screen has all of the information that matters most to you. Live tiles keep you up to date.Your favorite apps, such as Office apps, People, News, and more are front and center.

You can swipe or scroll to find your apps: On the Start screen, swipe across the screen from right to left.

To launch an app:

Click or tap the app tile that you want to open.

To return to the Start screen:

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Start .

In an open app, move your mouse pointer to the lower-left corner and click Start .

Press Windows key .

Touch to discover the edges.

Swipe from the right edge to reveal the charms and return to the Start screen.

Swipe from the left edge to switch between open apps.

Getting around

Swipe from the bottom or top edge to reveal app commands.

Swipe down from the top edge to the bottom edge to close apps.

Introduce your mouse to your corners.

Use the corners on the Start screen to navigate Windows 8 with your mouse.

Place the mouse pointer in the upper or lower right corner of the screen to reveal the charms, where you have instant access to Search, Share, PC Settings, and more.

Place the mouse pointer in the upper left corner of the screen to see open apps and switch between them.

Symbol Name DescriptionSearch Get quick results by searching the Internet or by

searching your computer for a file, application, or setting.

Share Share articles, websites, and screen shots with your colleagues via email or social networks.

Start Return to the most recently used program or to the Start screen with one simple click.

Devices Manage settings for output devices, such as monitors, projectors, and printers.

Settings Manage common settings such as power, brightness, Wi-Fi, and notifications. It’s where you can set up your apps and PC exactly as you like them. And don’t forget: it’s where you’ll sleep, shut down, or restart your computer.

The charms are always there for you.No matter where you are in Windows, the charms help you execute the tasks you do most often.The five charms—Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings—provide access to common tasks and are always available from the right side of your screen.

The Charms Bar

To reveal the charms:

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen.

Move your mouse pointer the way into the upper-right (or lower-right corner). When the charms appear, move down (or up) the edge.

Press + C.

The Charms Bar

Using the Search button.With the Search button on the Start screen, Bing Smart Search will help find what you’re looking for—on the web or on your PC—in a beautiful app-like experience. Search gives you results like you’ve never seen before.

Tap or click the Search button on the upper-right corner of your Start screen. Type the search term. Press Enter, or click or tap one of the text suggestions .

Search results include Windows apps and sources from the web. Results are grouped by category and by origin. Results from your PC are listed first, followed by results from the web and from apps. Thumbnails give you an idea of the resource before you tap or click.

To quick search your PC and the web:

Press + S and start typing to open Search.

Share your research with co-workers.

The Share charm is a quick way to share files, photos, and info with people you know, or save things for later to the Reading List app, without leaving the app you’re in.

In an app, swipe the item you want to share to select it. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Share. Tap or click the person, app, or device you want to share with, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Right-click the item you want to share to select it. Point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Share.

Tap or click the person, app, or device you want to share with, and follow the on-screen instructions.

To share files:Open an app and browse to the website, article, or map you want to share. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Share.

Tap or click the person, app, or device you want to share with, and follow the on-screen instructions want to share with, and follow the on-screen instructions.

To share a link:

Point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Share.

Tap or click the person, app, or device you want to share with, and follow the on-screen instructions want to share with, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Be connected to what you need.

The Devices charm is a quick way to send files and info to other devices that are connected to your PC, like your printer, Xbox, phone, speakers, TV, or a projector. The list of devices available in the Devices charm depends on the devices you have and whether they’re connected to your PC. To learn more about setting up devices, see Add, remove, and manage your devices and printers.

The Charms Bar

Personalize your PC.The Settings charm is the place to make quick adjustments to a few common settings (like brightness and volume), find settings for your PC (like personalization, user accounts, and devices), and change settings for the app you’re using.

Swipe from the right edge of your screen to open the charms and click Settings; or + I opens Settings.

Open an app and swipe the item or file you want to send to a device to select it.

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Devices.

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.

Tap or click the category of settings you want to change.

Right-click the item or file to select it.

Point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Devices.

Pick one of the following options:

• Stream videos, music, or a photo slide show to another device (like a TV or stereo). Tap or click Play and follow the on-screen instructions.

• Print a document, photo, or email. Tap or click Print and follow the on-screen instructions.

• Project what’s on your PC (like a presentation, a slide show, or anything on your PC) on another screen. Tap or click Project and follow the on-screen instructions.

To use the Devices charm:

To directly open the Settings:

To change settings for your PC:

Point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.

Tap or click the category of settings you want to change.

Access all of your apps.

Managing Apps

Swipe up from the middle of the Start screen.

Click the down arrow near the lower-left corner.

Press Ctrl + Tab.

The Windows built-in apps like Calendar, Weather, and News power you through essential tasks. Your corporate line-of-business apps increase your productivity and help you stay connected to the tasks that support and enhance your workday. Accessing and sorting your apps take just a few simple clicks or taps.

To access all of your apps on the Start screen:

In the Apps view, click or tap the sort option.

To sort your apps in the Apps view:

Press and hold the first app to select it. Then tap the other apps you want to pin. Tap Pin to Start. Press the Ctrl key and then select one or sev-eral apps you want to pin. Click Pin to Start.

To pin apps to the Start screen in the Apps view:

* Microsoft Office may be sold separately

Rearrange your apps/tiles.

Windows is all about you and the stuff you love. Resize and group tiles to keep people, sites, and apps in perfect order. Change your Start screen background to fit your personality, or coordinate with a company color scheme. No matter your style, your Start screen is a perfect reflection of you.

Press and hold the tile. Tap Resize to pick the size you want.

To resize Start screen tiles with touch:

Right-click the tile to open the context Menu. Click Resize to pick the size you want.

To resize Start screen tiles with mouse:

On the Start screen, open the Settings charm, and then tap or click Personalize. Choose the color and background combination you like best.

To change the Start screen background:


Managing Apps

Create groups with your favorite apps.

Managing Apps

You can arrange the tiles on your Start screen the way you want them—put the productivity apps together, group all your favorites, or create a group of apps you use for everyday work.

Press and hold the first tile to select it, then tap the other tiles that you want to move. Then, drag the selected tiles to the desired location until a vertical bar appears. Release the tiles.

To create a new group of tiles on the Start screen:

Above the group, tap and hold an app, or right-click and select New Group, and then enter a new name. After you create a group, you can move the entire group around on your Start screen.

To name a group of tiles:

Pinch fingers together to zoom out.Drag the group of tiles to your desired lo-cation. Then tap anywhere on the screen to zoom back in.

To move a group of tiles:


Select tiles by holding down the Control key and selecting the tiles you want. Then, drag the selected tiles to the desired location until a vertical bar appears. Release the tiles.

Click the zoom icon in the lower-right cor-ner of the screen to zoom out. Click and drag the group of tiles you want to move to your desired location. Then click anywhere on the screen to zoom in again.

Snap an app: Using apps side by side.

Managing Apps

Windows helps you stay productive and complete projects as efficiently as possible. You can now open up to four apps on the screen at once* and change the size of each window to give more important apps their space. Windows works the way you do.

* Your screen resolution must be at least 1366 x 768 to snap apps. And, the number of apps you can open is dependent on the resolution of your display.

With one app open, open the list of current apps. Drag the app you want from the list to the left or right side of the current app.

To view and open two apps:

With multiple apps open, drag the divider to resize the app or move it off the screen.

To adjust window sizes:

If you go back to Start and open a third app, it’ll appear on top of the first two. You can tap or click the left or right side of the third app to replace one of the apps underneath it.

If you want use all three apps on the same screen, drag the third app until an open space appears next to or between the other apps. If a space doesn’t open, your screen can only fit two apps at a time.

To open a third app:

Productivity

Internet Explorer 10: edge-to-edge browsing.

In Internet Explorer, you’ll experience edge-to-edge browsing: the browser disappears when you don’t need it. You’re left with a totally immersive, full-screen experience.

Internet Explorer has been reimagined to create a new experience specifically for your Windows 8 devices. Other browsers might be “made to work” in Windows 8, but Internet Explorer 10 was built for Windows 8.

Look at your tabs when you need them.

The Tabs bar shows sneak peeks of the web pages you already have open. One-touch or one-click controls let you easily open a new tab, close tabs, or switch between tabs.

To open a new tab:

Swipe down from the top of the screen (or right-click) to bring up the Tabs bar, and then tap or click the New tab button.

To save your favorite sites:

Go to a website you want to add. Swipe up from (or click) the bottom edge to bring up the app commands, then tap or click the Favorites button to show the favorites bar.

Tap or click Add to favorites, and then tap or click Add.

To pin a site to your Start screen:

Swipe up from (or click) the bottom edge to bring up the app com-mands.

Tap or click the Favorites button, tap or click the Pin site button, and then tap or click Pin to Start.

Productivity

Your desktop, better than ever.The desktop you are familiar with is easy to access. You can access apps like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as the Mail app, Calendar app, and News app. With the Start button, you can seamlessly transition between the Start screen and the desktop whenever you need to.

Tap or click the Desktop tile.

To access the desktop from the Start screen:

Tap or click the Start button in the low-er-left corner.

To return to the Start screen from the desktop:

Press + D.

Press .

Press and hold the app's taskbar button and slide your finger up until a menu appears or right-click the app button on the taskbar.

Tap or click Pin this program to taskbar. The app you pinned will stay on your task-bar even after you close the app.

To pin an app you are using to the taskbar without going to the Start screen:

Productivity

File Explorer just got handier.Whether you put all your files into a single stuffed folder or have a bevy of folders strewn all over, the Windows 8 File Explorer (previously called Windows Explorer) can take on whatever tasks you need it to do.

The new ribbon makes accomplishing common tasks– such as copying and moving, creating new folders, emailing and zipping items, and changing the view–a breeze.

The Up button ,which is used to move up one folder in the folder tree, is truly helpful for navigating through your work files.

Make the desktop your own.Whether you want to boot directly to your desktop or use the desktop wallpaper as the background of the Start screen, you have several options to make your desktop your own.

Just press and hold or right-click the taskbar, and select Properties. Then click the Navigation tab.

To open the Properties panel:

Select When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start.

To display the desktop when you sign in:

Select Show my desktop background on Start.

To use the desktop wallpaper as the background for the Start screen:

Select Show the Apps view automatically when I go to Start.

To show all of your apps when you go to Start screen:

Shortcuts and Keystrokes

Get to know the power of touch.

Action ResultSwipe in from the right edge of your screen, tap Start . Get back to the Start

Screen or previous app (alternating).

Swipe in from the right edge of your screen. Open the charms.Swipe in from the left edge of your screen. Switch to your last app

and other open apps.In an app, swipe in from the top or bottom edge of the screen. Show app commands.

Swipe in from the left edge, and with your finger still on the screen, move it back toward the left edge.

See a list of open apps.

Swipe from left edge, drag app to the right.* Snap app right.

Swipe from left edge, drag app to the left.* Snap app left.Drag the app from the top edge of the screen to the bottom of the screen.

Close an app.

Touch the screen with two or more fingers, and then move your fin-gers toward each other (pinch) to zoom out or away from each other (stretch) to zoom in.

Zoom.

Press and hold an app. Select an item.

* Monitor must support a resolution of at least 1366 x 768.


What to do with your mouse.Action ResultPoint to the lower-left corner and click Start . Get back to the Start

screen or previous app (alternating).

Move your mouse pointer all the way into the upper-right or low-er-right corner. When the charms appear, move up or down the edge and click the one you want.

Open the charms.

Point to the upper-left corner. When the previous app appears, click it.

Switch to your last app.

Right-click within the app. Show app commands.Move your mouse pointer into the upper-left corner, and then move it down the edge.

See a list of open apps.

On the Start screen, right-click on a tile to open the context Menu. From the context Menu, you can resize the app, unpin it from the Start screen, and more.

Open the context Menu to resize the app, unpin the app from the Start screen, and more.

Move your mouse pointer into the upper-left corner, and then move it down the edge. Click and drag app to right.*

Snap app right.

Move your mouse pointer into the upper-left corner, and then move it down the edge. Click and drag app to left.*

Snap app left.

Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right corner of an app, and click the Close button to close the app.

Close an app.

Press Ctrl while you rotate the wheel button. Zoom.

* Monitor must support a resolution of at least 1366 x 768.


Use the keyboard to get places fast.

Action ResultGet to the Start screen.

+ C Open the charms.

+ H Open the Share charm.

+ S Open the Search charm.

+ F Open the Search charm to search for files.

+ W Open the Search charm to search forSettings.

+ I Open the Settings charm.

+ K Open the Devices charm.

+ D Show/Hide the Desktop.

+ L Lock your computer.

+ T Cycle through apps on taskbar.

+ R Open the Run dialog.

Action Result

+ X Open Quick Link menu.

+ comma (,) Peek at Desktop.

+ plus (+) or minus (-) Zoom in or out.

+ Home Minimize all but the active window.

+ Tab Cycle through recently used apps (except desktop apps).

+ Alt + Enter Open Windows Me-dia Center.

+ spacebar Switch language and keyboard lay-out.

+ Z Show the com-mands available in the app.

+ U Open Ease of Access Center.

+ P Choose a presenta-tion display mode.

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