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Charms, Tiles, Windows store – Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-B User Manual

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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 corner of your
screen, you will 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).

Start

This charm takes you to the Start screen or, if
already on the Start screen, returns you to your
last app.

Devices

This charm allows you to manage your hardware.

Settings

This charm allows you to access your computer’s
settings (volume, brightness, connecting to the
internet, and more).

Tiles

Tiles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen.
Typical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles
representing all other applications downloaded to your system.

Windows Store

Although many applications will be pre-installed or built-in to your
computer, you will also have the ability to download many other
applications at the click of your mouse.
In the Windows Store you can search for and browse thousands of apps,
all grouped into easy to find categories.

Sign-in options

Windows offers a number of sign-in options including Password (

),

PIN (

) and Picture password (

) authentication to prevent from

unauthorized access. You are allowed to select an option on the Windows
login screen by clicking sign-in options if you have multiple sign-in

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