4 - Table of contents
Three concepts you might want to
keep in mind.............................................. 53
How do I access the charms?................... 53
How do I get to Start? ............................... 53
How do I jump between apps?.................. 54
How do I turn off my computer?................ 54
Why is there a new interface?................... 54
How do I unlock my computer?................. 54
How do I personalize my computer?......... 55
I want to use Windows in the way
that I'm used to - give me my
desktop back!............................................ 56
Where are my apps?................................. 56
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 58
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?................................................... 58
How do I check for Windows
updates? ................................................... 59
Where can I get more information?........... 59
Troubleshooting ............................................... 60
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 60
Error messages........................................ 60
Recovering your system 62
Recovery from a supplied recovery DVD ........ 62
Recovery 63
Creating a recovery backup............................. 63
Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66
Recovering your system .................................. 69
Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70
Returning to an earlier system
snapshot................................................... 73
Returning your system to its factory
condition................................................... 74
Recovering from Windows ....................... 75
Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 79
BIOS utility 83
Boot sequence................................................. 83
Setting passwords ........................................... 83
Regulations and safety notices 84