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Learning the Basics
Saving your work
Starting an app from the Start screen
To Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer over the
appropriate tile and click or touch to open, or swipe your finger to
the left from the right edge of the screen.
To Start an app using the Search function, move your pointer to the
upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge.
When the Windows
the Search (
system apps to choose from or you can enter your search in the
search field.
Below is an example using the Search field to start an app:
1
Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or
swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows
appear click or touch the Search (
(Sample Image) Searching for apps
2
Start typing the app's name in the Search field.
As you type, all matching files and apps are displayed.
3
Click or touch the app you wish to open.
Saving your work
Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command,
save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash
media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of
computing.
Many applications offer a feature that saves documents at regular
intervals. Check your program's documentation to see if it has an
automatic save feature.
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charms slide out from the right, click or touch
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