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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 over the upper or lower right corner
of your screen, a list of Charms will slide out from the right. These
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 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 Start screen. For
detailed information, please refer to the Windows Help and
Support.
By clicking on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find
the Windows
®
settings and features you are most familiar with.