Windows 8

Windows 8 supports two types of applications.

• A Metro app is developed to run within the new Metro user interface.
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• A desktop application is designed specifically to run on the desktop view.
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Hot corners are a new feature which allows you to hover your mouse on any of the four corners of the screen to initiate a shortcut.

1. Hover your mouse over the top right or bottom right corners of the screen to be presented with the Charms shortcuts, where things like Search and Settings are.
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3. Hover your mouse over the top left or bottom left corners of the screen to be presented with the Switch List, where you can see your latest open apps and switch between them.
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When using hot corners, you need to remember to keep your mouse in the corner of the screen when selecting the Hot Corners to activate the shortcut.

A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. We recommend that you create and use one. You can use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your favorite websites.

There are many benefits to using a Microsoft account.

• You can reset your password online if you forget it. This is a major improvement over local accounts and you can avoid having to reinstall your operating system.
• Your PC is connected to the cloud.
• Your friends’ contact info and status automatically stay up to date from places like Hotmail, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as soon as you connect those services to your Microsoft account.
• You can access and share your photos, docs, and other files from places like SkyDrive, Facebook, and Flickr.
• Your personal settings are synced to any PC running Windows 8 that you sign in to, including your themes, language preferences, browser favorites, and apps.
• You can get apps in the Windows Store and use them on any PC running Windows 8 that you sign in to.

1. Open the Store app, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then select Settings.(If using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then select Settings. If you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad and select Settings.)
2. Select Your account, select Sign in, and then select Sign up for a Microsoft account.

You can search while you are in the Start screen by simply typing what you want to find.

You can also use the Search charm to search for apps, settings, and files on your PC. The Search charm can also search within the app you have open or in a different app you select. For example, you can use the Search charm to search for a new app in the Store or for a contact in the People app.

To use the Search charm:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then select Search. Or, if you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad and select Search.
2. Enter your search term.
3. To search for an app, setting, or file on your PC, select Apps, Settings, or Files. To search within a particular app, select the app in the list.

Apps from the Windows Store are automatically pinned to Start when you install them. For all other apps, follow these instructions:

1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen, and then select Search. If you are using a mouse, point to the upper right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then select Search. Or, if you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad and select Search.
2. Enter the app name, or scroll until you find it.
3. Swipe down or right-click on the app to select it.
4. Select Pin to Start.

Windows^® 8 does not allow you to disable the Windows app user Interface. The new Start screen has replaced the Start menu. There is a Desktop tile that will take you to a familiar Windows environment where you can use your desktop apps.

If you sign into Windows 8 using your Microsoft Account (Live ID) during setup, you will have everything set up for Hotmail and your email messages will appear in the Mail tile immediately when you log in to the system.

If you do not use a Microsoft Account during set up, open the Mail app from Start. Swipe in from the right edge of your screen. If you are using a mouse, point to the upper right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down. Or, if you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad. Select Settings, select Accounts, select Add an Account and follow the instructions to set up your email account.

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu, and then select Settings.
If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down and then select Settings. Or, if you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad and select Settings. Select Power and then select Shut down.

In Windows 8 there are a few different ways to find and change your settings: Control Panel, PC settings, and Search. Most of the settings that you will want to change can be found in PC settings.

To open Control Panel:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then select Search. If you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, then select Search. Or, if you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad and select Search.
2. Enter Control Panel in the search box, select Apps, and then select Control Panel.

To open PC settings:

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, select Settings, and then select Change PC settings. If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, select Settings, and then select Change PC settings. Or, if you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad, select Search and then select Change PC settings.

To use Search:

To find individual tasks or settings quickly, use the Search charm. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then select Search. If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down and then select Search. Or, if you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad, swipe left onto the touchpad and then select Search. Type a word or phrase into the search box and then select from the list of results on the left.

Swipe from the left side of the screen to get to the next open app or, if you are using a mouse, hover over the upper left corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down until you see the thumbnail of the app you would like to select. You can also use the Windows and Tab key together to switch between apps.

If you are experiencing a technical problem with an app, you can contact the developer of the app for support. To view the developer's support information:

1. Select the Store tile, go to the Learn More section of the page.
2. Select App support to see the developer's support website or contact info.

Using a touch screen, touch the top of the screen and drag the app to the bottom of the screen. Using a mouse, click the top of the app (your pointer will turn into a hand) and drag it to the bottom of the screen.

To install an app, follow these instructions:

1. Open Start by swiping in from the right edge of the screen or, if you are using a mouse, point to the upper right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down. If you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad) and select Start.
2. Select Store.
3. Select an application, and then select Buy, Try, or Install.

While on Start, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and select All Apps (or right click the screen until the App Bar appears. Select the All Apps button.)

After apps are installed, a tile for the app appears on the Start screen. If you do not see the tile for an app, you can try searching for the app on your PC.

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then select Search. If using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then select Search. If you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad and select Search.
2. Make sure the search is set to search Apps, and then enter the name of the app. If an app does not appear in the search results, you can reinstall it on your PC:
   1. Open Store, swipe in from the top edge of the screen, and then select Your apps.If using a mouse, right-click and then select Your apps.
   2. Swipe down on or right-click the app you want to reinstall and then select Install.

You can create groups, show updates on tiles, and move tiles around for better access to your favorite people, websites, and more.

What you can do	How to do it
How do I rearrange tiles?	Slide the tile you want to change either up or down, and then drag it to a new position. If using a mouse, click and drag the tile in any direction to a new position. If you want to quickly move it from one end of Start to the other, drag the tile down to the bottom of the screen. This shows all the tiles at once and makes it easy to move tiles longer distances.
How do I group tiles together ?	To start a new group, drag a tile to an open space. When a gray bar appears, release the tile. Slide and drag or click and drag more tiles next to the first tile.
How do I name groups ?	Pinch your fingers together on the Start screen or click the icon in the lower-right corner to zoom out and see all the tiles. To rearrange the groups, press and hold or click and drag the group, and then move it to a new position. Tap or right-click the group you want to name, and then tap or click Name group.

Swipe in from the right edge of your screen to open the Charms bar or, if using a mouse, point to the upper right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down. If you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad. Select Settinngs, then Change PC Settings, then Devices, and then Add a Device.

View your devices by swiping in from the right edge of the screen or, if using a mouse, point to the upper right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down. If you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad, then select Device.

You can also view your devices by selecting the Control Panel tile, then Hardware and Sound and Devices and Printers, then Add a device.

Swipe in from the right edge of your screen to open the Charms bar or, if using a mouse, point to the upper right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down. Select Devices, then click on list of printers, select your printer and select Print. Or, from the keyboard, hit Ctrl-P.

Select the Store tile to enter the Windows Store. To access a specific app, swipe or scroll through the groups to find the specific category or app you need.

Within the Windows Store, Dell system owners can find the Dell Store. The Dell Store contains exclusive apps available only to Dell users, as well as recommended apps uniquely suited to making the experience of owning a Dell system even better.