Windows 8.1 Up and Running en-US Rev.
First Edition (September 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013.
Contents Chapter 1. Before use............................................................................. 1 Chapter 2. Operating system interfaces ............................................... 2 Switching screens ........................................................................................................2 Using the Start screen .................................................................................................3 Using the desktop ................................................
Chapter 1. Before use You may need to configure the operating system before you use the computer for the first time.
Chapter 2. Operating system interfaces Windows® 8.1 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop. Switching screens --------------------------------------------------------------------------To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Tap or click the Desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following: • Tap or click Start from the charms bar.
Chapter 2. Operating system interfaces Using the Start screen ---------------------------------------------------------------The Start screen is the center of your operating system, and you can customize it so it is just the way you want it. You can pin your most used and loved apps, Web sites, friends, files, and folders to your Start screen, so you can get to them quickly.
Chapter 2. Operating system interfaces Resizing a tile You can resize a tile to four sizes. To resize a tile: 1 Press and hold or right-click a tile to select it. 2 Select Resize in the bottom bar as shown in the figure below. 3 Select Large, Wide, Medium, or Small to adjust the tile size. Removing a tile To remove a tile from the Start screen, do one of the following: • Select the tile, and then select Unpin from Start.
Chapter 2. Operating system interfaces Using the desktop --------------------------------------------------------------------------Windows 8.1 has the new Start screen, but still includes the familiar desktop, where you can do everything that you are used to doing with Windows. Personalizing the desktop All of the personalization settings you are familiar with, including themes, desktop backgrounds, sounds, and colors, are still available, and you can customize your desktop just the way you want.
Chapter 3. The charms 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 open the charms bar, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms bar is displayed.
Chapter 3. The charms Search charm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for. It includes five search contexts: Everywhere, Settings, Files, Web images, and Web videos. With the Search charm ( + Q), you can search for anything.
Chapter 3. The charms Search Web contents. Once you select this option, you can search any Web content by Bing, such as images, videos, and news, etc. Share charm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Share charm ( + H) lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. When you are in a specific app, you can use the Share charm to share files, photos, or webpages with people you know.
Chapter 3. The charms Settings charm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Settings charm ( + I) is used to personalize your computer by changing things like your account picture and the background and color of your Start screen. If you are in an app, you can use the charm to access the settings for that specific app. There are also some common settings, like volume and brightness, which you can access quickly.
Chapter 3. The charms Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down the computer, do one of the following: • Press and hold or right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down → Shut down. • Open the charms bar and select Settings down.
Chapter 4. Getting apps from the Windows Store The Windows Store is a software distribution platform in the Windows 8.1 operating system. You can download apps from the store and install them on your computer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can use the store to download and install apps. You can either connect to a local area network (LAN) that has an Internet access or connect through an Internet service provider (ISP).
Chapter 4. Getting apps from the Windows Store Accessing the store ----------------------------------------------------------------------After setting up an Internet connection and creating a Microsoft account, you can go to the store to download and install apps. To access the Windows Store, do one of the following. • Tap or click the Store app on the Start screen. • Go to http://www.windowsstore.com in your Web browser.
Chapter 5. Touch gestures If you want to know what we mean when we mention swipe, tap, or other ways to interact with Windows 8.1 when you are using a touchscreen, take a look at this table. What we say How to do it What it does Tap Tap once on an item. Opens whatever you tap. Similar to clicking with a mouse. Press your finger down and leave it there for a few seconds. Shows info to help you learn more about an item. Opens a menu specific to what you are doing. Similar to rightclicking with a mouse.
Chapter 5. Touch gestures Slide to scroll Slide to rearrange Swipe to select 14 Drag your finger on the screen. Moves through what is on the screen. Similar to scrolling with a mouse. Press and drag an item in the opposite direction you would scroll. (For example, if you would scroll left or right, drag the item up or down.) When you have moved the item to the new location, release it. Moves an item. Similar to dragging with a mouse. A good place to explore this is the Start screen.
Chapter 5. Touch gestures Right edge: Opens the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings). Swipe from edge Starting on the edge, swipe in. Left edge: Brings in open apps. Snaps apps. Swipe in from the left edge and drag the app until a divider appears, and then move the app where you want it. Slide the divider to adjust app size. Shows your recently opened apps. Swipe in from the left edge without lifting your finger, and then swipe back left.
Chapter 6. Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the file, do one of the following: • Open the charms bar and select Settings → Help. • Press F1 or Fn + F1 (depending on your keyboard layout). Note: A new app, Help + Tips, is also available on the Start screen for you to learn new features of Windows 8.1.
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Windows 8.1 Up and Running en-US Rev.
