Lenovo C440 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces, Charms Bar, Switching between apps

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Switching between the main Windows 8 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 the desktop to the Start Screen, do one of the following:

Select Start from the Charms Bar.

Move the cursor to the bottom left corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed.

Press the Windows key .

The Charms Bar

Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks. To display the charms, do one of the following:

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen.

If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen.

Press the Windows key + C.

Shutting down the computer

To shut down the computer:

1.Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen, then click Settings.)

2.Select Power → Shutdown.

Switching between apps

Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch through your recent apps.

To switch between apps:

Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or move the cursor to the top left corner, then click to bring in the next app.

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Contents Lenovo C3/C4/C5 Series Important Safety Information Page Contents Hardware Replacement Guide Using the Computer Hardware Front view of the computer Left and right views of the computer Rear view of the computer Installing the computer stand Computer stand Connecting your computer Connecting the power cord Important information about using the computer Connecting to the Internet Wired keyboard selected models onlyUsing Windows Switching between apps Switching between the main Windows 8 interfacesCharms Bar Shutting down the computerWindows Help and Support Closing an appOpening other system programs User Guide Using the Rescue System OneKey Recovery Method 2 Manual Installation Driver and Application InstallationMethod 1 Automatic Installation User Guide Troubleshooting Confirming Setup Troubleshooting Display Problems Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Audio Problems Troubleshooting Software Problems Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows When do I need to change the boot mode? Bios setup utilityPerforming Daily Maintenance Tasks Hardware Replacement Guide Overview Safety information for replacing CRUsTools required Additional information resourcesHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the stand base Replacing hardwareGeneral information Removing the foot cover Replacing a memory module Replacing the hard disk drive User Guide Replacing the optical drive User Guide Replacing the adapter Connect the new adapter as shown To replace the keyboard Replacing the keyboard and mouseDeclaration AppendixTrademarks 10102/4773 10103/4751 10104/6595 10105/6596 10110/6267 Energy Star StatementEnabling ErP compliance mode