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Get to know the new Windows

Read this section to learn about what's new in Windows 8 and Windows RT.

Start screen: Your favorite things

The Start screen has all of the information you care about in one place, such as your contacts, the weather, and the next appointment on your calendar.

Vibrant and beautiful, each tile on the Start screen is connected to a person, app, website, playlist, or whatever else is important to you.

This isn't the usual wall of static icons: Tiles animate with the latest information. Status updates, weather forecasts, Tweets, and more—you'll see live updates before you even open a single app.

You can pin as many tiles to Start as you want and move them to where you want them. For more info, see the Customize the Start screen section in this guide.

Here's how to get to Start:

∙Touch Swipe in from the right edge of your screen, and then tap Start or press the Windows logo on the touchscreen.

∙Keyboard Press the Windows logo key on Touch Cover or Type Cover.

∙Mouse or trackpad Move the pointer into the lower-left corner. When Start appears, click in the corner.

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Published February 9 Version Getting Started Guide Microsoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Surface RT Surface Pro Meet Surface How does Windows RT differ from Windows 8 Pro? Surface accessoriesKeyboards Video adapters Get Help and Support Power supply Plug in and turn on Setup Add accounts Windows setupLock screen and signing POP email? How to sync Google servicesAdd your email accounts Outlook Express, Windows Mail, or Windows Live Mail Add a photo service to the Photos appAdd social network accounts to the People app New look of Windows Introducing SurfaceTouch, keyboard, mouse, and pen Switch apps App commandsFamiliar desktop Charms Cloud connected Multiple accounts and parental controls Connect devices or a second screen Start screen Your favorite things Get to know the new Windows Slide to scroll Touch swipe, tap, and beyondTap Rotate What we say How to do it Copy and paste using touch Charms Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings How to search Tips Change Windows settings Share a photo Share photos, links, and moreShare a link How much battery charge is left? Battery and powerGet to know Surface Charge Surface Sleep, wake, and lock Power states On, off, sleep, and restartOn, sleep, off, and restart Touchscreen Choose when the screen dims and turns offLock Wake and unlock Lock the screen orientation To change when the screen dims or turns off Change other screen settings Adjust screen brightnessConnect Surface to a second monitor Use the on-screen keyboard Adjust the volume Sound featuresChange the on-screen keyboard settings Hide the keyboard Add sound accessories Keyboard covers Keyboard, mouse, and penTouch Cover Fold back or close Trackpad gestures TrackpadType Cover How do I change the mouse pointer speed? How do I change the trackpad settings?If the Trackpad Settings app isn’t working Pen Mouse Built-in apps All about appsMail SkyDrive Photos PeopleVideo Music Internet Explorer App commands-where are they?Calendar Games Switch between apps Change app settingsShow app commands Switch to the last app you were using Close apps Switch to an app you were using recently Snap the last app you were using Install and uninstall appsUse two apps side by side snap apps Snap an app you used recently Uninstall apps Install appsApp updates Surface Pro Uninstall a desktop program Surface Pro Install a desktop program What type of account do I have? What is a local account?Accounts Create a user account What is a Microsoft account?Benefits of using a Microsoft account Family Safety Set up a PIN Set up a picture passwordSign Unlock Surface and sign How do I change my password? Forgot my password Change your background, colors, and account picture Personalizing SurfaceThemes and desktop backgrounds Customize the Start screen Rearrange and resize tiles NotificationsPin or unpin apps Microsoft To see if the printer is already installed and working To set up a printerConnect devices Printing Printer compatibility How do I print something?Can’t print? Add a device using Control Panel Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a Bluetooth device Add, view, and manage your devices and printers Manage your devices Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector Device compatibility Surface storage options Storage, files, and backupHow much local storage space do I have? Removable storage options USB flash drive or hard drive SkyDrive Cloud storageMicroSD memory card Tap or click Open folder to view files File Explorer Files and foldersLibraries Move files to your Surface Connect to a network computer Back up files using File HistoryUse a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Use SkyDrive Microsoft Networking Connect to a wireless networkDisconnect from a wireless network Surface Pro Join a domain Join a homegroup Connect your Microsoft account to your domain account Accessing files on other computers Airplane mode Windows Updates Surface and Windows UpdatesManually check for Windows updates See your Windows Update history Surface Pro Change Windows Update settings Surface firmware updates Cover and keyboard care Clean and care for SurfaceTouchscreen care That’s it Battery care