New Windows 8.1

New Start Screen

New Windows was changed from the existing desktop screen to the new start screen, through which programs may be run and a variety of functions may be used.

Windows 8.1 Start Button

Windows 8.1 Start button is designed to allow you to easily switch from Desktop to Start Screen and also provides the pop-up menu including the shortcut keys for Control Panel, Explorer, Search, System Shutdown, and the Desktop.

• Press [] + [X] keys, and then the pop-up menu of the Start button appears.

New Start Screen and Desktop

The new Windows supports the Desktop screen for compatibility with the Desktop apps.

Users can switch between the Start screen and the Desktop screen at any time, if necessary, while using the PC.

LG Easy Starter for Desktop Start

To use the Desktop like in previous versions of Windows, LG Electronics provides LG Easy Starter.

LG Easy Starter may be installed through LG Update Center.

For more information on how to use the program, refer to [LG Easy Starter].

Windows Live Account

Windows 8.1 is built to connect you with your social media accounts through the Windows Live account service, and allows you to download and use various apps found throughout the entire store.

You must create a Windows Live account to access various features online and the App Store provided by Microsoft.