Screen at a glance, Start screen – Samsung XE500T1C-A01US User Manual

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Chapter 2

Using Windows 8

Screen At a Glance

Windows 8 provides both the new Start screen mode and the

Desktop mode of the existing OS.

Start Screen

Desktop

Start Screen

When you turn on the computer, the Start screen is displayed,

which allows you to use the applications (Application, App,

hereafter referred to as an App) at the same location.

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1 Start Screen

Refers to the default Start screen of Windows 8.

2 App

Refers to the apps that are currently installed.

3 Displaying the

Charms

The Charms is hidden at the right of the

screen. Place your mouse pointer at the edge

of the top or bottom right of the screen to

display the Charms.
Alternatively, slightly drag the right edge

inward with your finger to view the Charm

menu.

4 User Account

This refers to the currently used user account.

5 Charms

This refers to the menu that allows you to use

functions such as Search, Share, Start, Device

and Settings.

6 Desktop

Switches to Desktop mode.

7 Camera

Allows you to take pictures or make a movie.

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