User's Guide

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Chapter 4
Exploring Your
Device’s Features
In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features
of your device.
Exploring the Start screen
The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can
do in the Windows
®
operating system, providing new and
easy ways to access everything from your favorite apps and
Web sites to your contacts and other important information.
When you swipe in from the right edge of the screen, a list of
Windows
®
charms will slide out from the right. These
Windows
®
charms perform various commands, including
basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC
settings.
You can go to the Start screen by touching the
Start charm,
see “Charms” on page 76. You can also use the Windows
®
button ( ) on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen. For
detailed information, please refer to the Windows
®
Help and
Support.
By or touching the
Desktop tile from the Start screen, you
will find the Windows
®
settings and features you are most
familiar with.