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Chapter 4
Exploring Your Computer’s
Features
In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your
computer.
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 move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen
or swipe in from the right edge, 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 clicking or touching the Start
charm, see “Charms” on page 101. You can also use the Windows
®
key ( ) on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start
screen. For detailed information, please refer to the Windows
®
Help
and Support.
By clicking on or touching the Desktop tile from the Start screen,
you will find the Windows
®
settings and features you are most
familiar with.