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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 Windows desktop. To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To switch from desktop to 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 11

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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 Windows desktop.
To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following:
Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen.
Press the Windows key + D.
To switch from desktop to 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