In addition to Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise Edition, Microsoft also released Windows RT version for touch computers. In order to make Windows 8 system uniform on various devices, Win8 interface and function changes are also It is more suitable for touch-enabled tablets, and for most traditional computer users, it is understandable that it is difficult to adapt to the first use of Win8 system.
So, in order to get started quickly with Windows 8 system, we still need to have a basic understanding of this system, understand the functions of each interface, and also need to master some common shortcut keys when using traditional computers, The effect of half the work and half the effort is greatly improved.
First of all, let's get familiar with several interfaces and operating methods of Windows 8. It is also the first step for newcomers to approach Win8.
Beginning
We often say that the "Start" screen is also called "Metro Interface", you can also understand it as a new "Start Menu", on-screen card-style Application icons, called "magnetic stickers", English name Tile, these tiles can be moved, deleted or added, and such as mail, information, information, etc., when there are new notifications can be displayed on the card in real time .
▲Windows 8 Start Screen
Super Buttons
When the mouse pointer moves to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen, a right side bar will appear, with “Search, Share, Start, Device, Settings” & rdquo; This is the "super button", also known as the Charms sidebar. If it is a touch screen, you can use your finger to tap from the right side of the screen and swipe left to bring up the charm.
▲The sidebar on the right is “Super Buttons”. The Super Buttons are very powerful, especially for searching files or applications, enabling local search, app store lookup, email search, contacts. Search, network search and other methods can be quickly implemented; in any interface, click the charm button, click “ start & rdquo;, you can return to the "start" screen; in the "set" & rdquo; Settings, system sounds, screen brightness, shutdown and reboot systems, and management of accounts, personalization, system updates, etc., are also the most convenient way to operate a tablet.
▲ Settings
▲Computer Settings
Desktop
Windows 8 is divided into Windows traditional interface and Metro (new Windows UI) interface. When the system starts, Win8 enters the default interface. The start screen, which is the Metro interface, can be accessed by clicking ““desktop”. In this interface, there is no start menu, other interface functions and operation methods are familiar. These two interfaces can be switched freely via the charms or the Windows logo key.
▲Windows 8 Desktop
App Store
Windows 8 has added an app store. Friends who have used the Apple App Store or Android Market should be easier to understand. In the Windows 8 app store, You can download applications and games suitable for Win8 systems, of course, the current number is not much.
▲Windows 8 App Store
Click “Start”On the screen, "App Store" can be easily found and downloaded according to the application classification, as well as free and charge. Various applications, and if there are applications that need to be upgraded, they will also be displayed in the app store. It is worth mentioning that when downloading an app through the app store, we need to provide a Microsoft account. When using this account to log in on other computers, the apps we downloaded earlier can also be applied to the current computer.
▲Uninstall the application
The installation and uninstallation of the application is very simple. When uninstalling, select the application to be uninstalled on the “Start screen” button, the right mouse button will pop up the corresponding function at the bottom of the screen, uninstall Just fine. If it's a touchpad, tap the app and swipe down.
In this article, we mainly introduce the start interface and traditional interface of Windows 8 system, super button and application store. After familiar with the basic functions of these interfaces, we can better operate Win8 system. At least, the simple shutdown position, the switch between the start interface and the traditional interface, and how to install and uninstall the application can be quickly grasped.