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Starting to use Windows 8, Configuring the operating system for the first time

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time 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 Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main User Interfaces: the Start screen and the desktop. To switch from the Start screen to the desktop, do one of the following: • Select the desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press Windows key + D. To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following: • Select Start from the charms. • Move the pointer to the lower-left corner and then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is displayed. Start screen Desktop 14

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8
Configuring the operating system for the first time
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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
Operating system interfaces
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Windows 8 comes with two main User Interfaces: the Start screen and the
desktop.
To switch from the Start screen to the desktop, do one of the following:
• Select the desktop tile on the Start screen.
• Press Windows key
+ D.
To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following:
• Select
Start
from the charms.
• Move the pointer to the lower-left corner and then select the Start screen
thumbnail when it is displayed.
Start screen
Desktop