Acer FT220HQL User Manual - Page 29

17 Getting started with Windows 8 on your new touchenabled Monitor We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get started. * Note: For the touchscreen & USB function to work, you need to connect the USB cable to the NB or PC, as well as connecting through a VGA or HDMI cable. Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 1. Start The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. Tiles Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the programs. 3. Charms bar The Charms bar is a context-sensitive area containing settings and other useful functions. How do I open the Charms bar? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards to open the Charms bar. How do I get to Start? Press the Windows key, or swipe the right-hand edge of the screen to open the Charms bar and tap Start.