When it is displayed, be sure to read the License Terms carefully.

Getting to know the Start screen

The Windows 8 Start screen provides you a new and easy way to access your favorite things, such as apps, websites and contacts.

By pointing the mouse pointer to the lower-right (or upper-right) corner of your screen, you will find a list of charms with different demands, including basic tasks such as turning off the power and advanced PC settings.

You can also find the settings and features by clicking the Desktop tile from the Start screen.

For detailed information on what is new and how to operate Windows 8, please refer to the Windows Help and Support.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of the following modes, either Shut Down Mode, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode.

Shut Down Mode

When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode, no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time it is turned on.

1.If you have entered data, either save it to the Hard Disk Drive or to other storage media.

2.Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disc.

If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk.

Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could cause loss of data.

Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data loss.

3.Click the Settings charm.

4.Click Power and then select Shut down.

5.Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.

Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait a short period to avoid any potential damage.

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