When it is displayed, be sure to read the License Terms carefully.
Getting to know Windows
For detailed information on what is new and how to operate Windows, refer
to the Windows Help and Support.
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 websites to your contacts and other
important information.
From the Start screen, you can start typing to search for what you want.
From there, you can easily switch between results for apps, files, and
more.
Windows Taskbar
Point to the bottom edge to show the Windows Taskbar on the Start
screen. (If you’ve moved the Windows Taskbar to another edge, point
there.)
You can see all of your recently used apps on the Windows Taskbar.
Power Options icon
The Start screen provides you a convenient way to enter the Shut Down/
Sleep/Hibernation Mode. You can just click the power icon ( ) on the
upper right of the Start screen and then select the mode you want.
Charms
Use the Windows charms to start apps, find documents, set up system
components, and perform most other computing tasks.
By pointing the mouse pointer to the upper or lower right of your screen,
you can find a list of charms:
Search
,
Share
,
Start
,
Devices
, and
Settings
.
Search
This charm allows you to search your computer
(apps, settings, and files), the web, or within an
app. You can also find the
Search
icon on the
upper right of the Start screen.
Share
This charm allows you to share items (links,
photos, and more).
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