Locating The Start Button And The Start Menu; Shutting Down The Computer - HP ProBook 450 G1 Maintenance And Service Manual

Action
(1) Open an app
(2) Display the charms (Search,
Share, Start, Devices, and
Settings)
(3) Find a list of all apps on your
computer
(4) Display the Start menu
(5) Switch between open apps
IMPORTANT:
to the lower-left corner of the Start screen, and then click or tap the Start button

Locating the Start button and the Start menu

The Start button is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Windows desktop. The Start menu offers quick
access to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut
down. For more information, see the Windows Basics guide included with your computer.
Follow the instructions below to display the Start button and the Start menu.
Action
Locate the Start button and the Start
menu

Shutting down the computer

To shut down the computer from the Start menu, follow the instructions below.
Action
Shut down the computer
Using a keyboard and mouse
Click a Start screen app.
Point to the upper-right or lower-right
corner of the Start screen.
Point to the lower-left area of the Start
screen, and then click the arrow.
To return to the Start screen, click the arrow
again.
Point to the lower-left area of the Start
screen, and then right-click the Start
button.
Point to the upper-left corner of the Start
screen to reveal a list of open apps, and
then click an open app.
To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key
Using a keyboard and mouse
Point to the lower-left area of the Start
screen, and then right-click the Start button
to display the Start menu.
Using a keyboard and mouse
1. Point to the lower-left area of the Start
screen, and then right-click the Start
button to display the Start menu.
2. Select Shut down, and then select Shut
down.
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Using touch gestures
Tap a Start screen app.
Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad
or touch screen.
Swipe to the left on the TouchPad or the
touch screen until the arrow appears, and
then tap the arrow in the lower-left corner
of the Start screen.
To return to the Start screen, tap the arrow
again.
Tap the Desktop app, and then press and
release the Start button in the lower-left
corner.
Swipe in and out from the left edge of the
TouchPad or touch screen to reveal a list of
open apps, and then tap an open app.
on your keyboard, or point
.
Using touch gestures
Tap the Desktop app, and then press and
release the Start button in the lower-left
corner to display the Start menu.
Using touch gestures
1. Tap the Desktop app, and then press
and release the Start button in the
lower-left corner to display the Start
menu.
2. Tap Shut down, and then tap Shut
down.
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