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Accessing the desktop, Turning off your computer, Charms – Dell Inspiron 17 (7737, Mid 2013) User Manual

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Accessing the desktop

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Accessing the desktop

To access the desktop interface — like in the previous versions of
Windows — tap or click the Desktop tile on the Start screen.

Turning off your computer

On the Start screen, click or tap the power icon

→ Shut down.

Charms

Charms provide quick access to the most common tasks such as search,
share, settings, and so on. The charms sidebar displays a list of charms
available depending on the screen or app that is active. To open the charms
sidebar, swipe-in from the right edge of the screen or point your mouse to
the upper/lower-right corner of the screen. If you are using a multi-touch
touchpad, swipe-in from the right edge of the touchpad.
The most common charms are Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings.

Search

Allows you to find apps, settings,
and files on your computer and the
internet.

Share

Allows you to share photos, links,
and so on with your friends and
social networks.

Start

Toggles between the Start screen
and last used app.

Devices

Allows you to send files to printers,
other computer, and so on. Also
allows to send video and audio to
supported devices, such as a TV.

Settings

Provides access to notifications,
volume controls, brightness
controls, and other computer
settings.

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