Windows® Embedded 8 Standard for HP Thin Clients Quick Reference Guide

Modern user interface and traditional desktop
This section provides a general overview of WES 8 user and administrator desktop features and
functions.
WES 8 allows you to use both the modern UI and the traditional desktop. The modern UI is similar to
Windows 8. The traditional desktop is similar to the Windows 7 desktop, including the Windows
taskbar at the bottom of the screen, but without the Start Menu. Both interfaces are available in the
administrator and user accounts.
The modern UI shows whether you are logged on as a user or as an administrator in the upper right
corner.
For instructions on logging on, see Logging on on page 7.
The Charms bar provides access to some of the most frequently used items from any application.
The Charms are Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. To access the Charms, move the
cursor to the upper or lower right corner. The Charms bar is available in both the modern UI and the
traditional desktop.
To open the Control Panel in the traditional desktop, access the Charms, click on the Settings
Charm, and click Control Panel.
A few tips for using the modern UI
The modern UI has several features new to WES:
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Right-click in the modern UI to open the All Apps option in the lower right corner of the desktop.
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To access any application or the Control Panel, begin typing the name of the application or
Control Panel anywhere on the desktop. Do not use abbreviations or acronyms. Possibilities
appear as you type. Click the appropriate tile to open the application.
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Press the Windows key to toggle between the modern UI and traditional desktop. You can also
move the mouse cursor to the lower left corner of the screen and click on the window that pops
up.
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