Before Use

This LG Easy Guide has been created for the latest Windows update.

Please refer to [Information on Windows 8.1 Update] and install the latest Windows update before using the PC.

Tip:

If the latest Windows update does not install, the PC currently in use and the LG Easy Guide information may differ.

New Start Screen

For the new Windows, a new Start screen was added to the existing desktop screen from 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.

Start Screen and Desktop

Windows 8.1 supports Desktop screen for compatibility with the Desktop app.

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

Taskbar and Title Bar

With the new Windows 8.1 taskbar and title bar, it is easier to use features like app switching, power options, and screen split.

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, refer to [Using the Software] > [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.

Tip:

Apps downloaded and installed from the Store are unique apps for the Windows Live account. If you login with another account, the apps do not appear on the Start screen.