Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
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 8.1 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.
•Press the Windows key 
.
•Move the cursor to the
Start screen | Desktop |
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