Toshiba Tecra Z40-A1401 User Manual - Page 28

Charms, Tiles, Windows Store, Sign-in options, Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings, Password

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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. 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 methods set for a user account. Password authentication is the default sign-in option. User's Manual 2-8

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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.
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 methods
set for a user account. Password authentication is the default sign-in
option.
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