This document provides instructions and observations for setting up and using a new Windows 8 computer. It describes selecting installation options, needing to uninstall apps before completing installation, being unable to use the OneNote screen capture feature initially, and enjoying the new login screen. It also outlines various keyboard shortcuts and gestures for accessing the Start screen, Charms menu, settings, connecting to other screens, shutting down, viewing all apps, and adding tabs in Internet Explorer 10.

6. We may select either of them. We surely will have a chance to install the updates later as well.

8. I got this error when I selected the recommended option of going online and downloading
updates. May be because I was connected to WiFi. Never mind!

10. I selected the first option so as to keep my files, settings and applications migrated.

12. Initially I got a report saying I need to uninstall a couple of application before I could install
Windows 8. I did that and restarted the complete installation process.

16. Once the computer was restarted I could not use the OneNote screen capture feature. Had to
manage with my smartphone’s camera.

22. Final settings. Remember, we can change this and the rest of the upcoming settings even after
finishing the complete installation process.

27. The new log-in screen. Very tempting! I just loved this! First impression is the best impression!

31. First time log-in settings.

41. The new Windows 8 home screen

42. The customized Windows 8 home screen

43. The conventional desktop screen on Windows 8 without the “Start” menu. Press the Windows
button to go back to the new Windows 8 screen.

45. Just start typing on the new Windows 8 home screen to start searching anything and everything
on the computer or press Windows + Q

46. Take the mouse to the extreme right to see the new Charms menu or press Windows + C

47. Press Windows + P to see the option to connect to another screen.

48. Press Windows + I to see the settings option and also the computer shutdown options.

49. Right click on the screen to see the option to list All apps.

50. Search any application and right click to see options available with it including an the option to
pin it to the Start screen.

51. To add another tab in IE 10, just right click on the page and we will see options available.