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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, see
. These Windows
®
charms perform various
commands, including basic tasks like turning off the power
and advanced PC settings.
You can go to the Start screen by touching the
Windows
®
(
) icon on the taskbar. Press this icon again to toggle back
to the last app opened, or between the Desktop and Start
screens if no apps are open. 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.