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Touch operation (Touch screen equipped models)
Open the charms, then tap the Start charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the charms.)
Mouse/Touch pad operation
Open the charms, then click the Start charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the charms.)
Keyboard operation
Press the (Windows) key.
Opening the Desktop
You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Open the desktop by following the instruction below.
1. Open the Start screen and select the Desktop tile. (See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the
Start screen.)
Installing Apps from Windows Store
You can install apps from Windows Store.
You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or services, including Windows Store.
On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account, refer to Windows Help and Support
(Opening Windows Help and Support).
1. Connect to the Internet.
See Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models) for more information
on how to connect to the Internet.
2. Open the Start screen and select the Store tile. (See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the
Start screen.)
3. Find an app to install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
By switching from a local account to a Microsoft account, you can download apps from Windows Store.
To create or switch to a Microsoft account, follow these steps.
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