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Chapter 3: 
Working with Windows® 10
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Starting for the first time
When you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring your Windows® 10 operating system.
To start your Notebook PC for the first time:
1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.
2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on your Notebook PC.
3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items:
•	 Personalize
•	 Get	online
•	 Settings
•	 Your	account
5.  After configuring the basic items, Windows® 10 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your Notebook PC is kept powered on during the setup process.
6.  Once the setup process is complete, the Desktop appears.
NOTE: The screenshots in this chapter are for reference only.
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Start menu
The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC’s programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. 
You can use the Start menu to do these common activities:
•	 Start	programs	or	Windows®	apps
•	 Open	commonly	used	programs	or	 Windows®	apps
•	 Adjust	Notebook	PC	settings
•	 Get	help	with	the	Windows	operating	system
•	 Turn	off	your	Notebook	PC
•	 Log	off	from	Windows	or	switch	to	a	different	user	account
Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account
Launch the Start menu
Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleepLaunch All apps
Launch TaskviewLaunch an app from the taskbar
Launch an app from the Start screen
Launch File ExplorerLaunch Settings
Launch Search
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Launching the Start menu
Position your mouse pointer over the Start button  
in the lower-left corner of your desktop then click it. 
Press the Windows logo key  on your keyboard.
Opening programs from the Start menu
One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs installed on your Notebook PC.
Position your mouse pointer over the program then click to launch it.
Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs. 
Press  to launch it.
NOTE: Select All apps at the bottom of the left pane to display a full list of programs and folders on your Notebook PC in alphabetical order.
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Windows® apps
These are apps pinned on the right pane of the Start menu and displayed in tiled-format for easy access.
NOTE: Some Windows® apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.
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Working with Windows® apps
Use your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.
Launching Windows® apps from the Start menu
Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to 
launch it.
Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press 
 to launch an app.
Customizing Windows® apps
You can move, resize, unpin, or pin apps to the taskbar from the Start menu using the following steps:
Moving apps
Position your mouse pointer over the app, then drag 
and drop the app to a new location.
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Unpinning apps
Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click it, then click Unpin from Start.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press , 
then select Unpin from Start.
Resizing apps
Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click it, then click Resize and select an app tile size.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press , 
then select Resize and select an app tile size.
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Pinning more apps to the Start menu
From All apps, position your mouse pointer over the app you want to add to the Start menu and right-click it, then click Pin to Start. 
From All apps, press  on the app that you want to 
add to the Start menu, then select Pin to Start. 
Pinning apps to the taskbar
Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click it, then click Pin to taskbar.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press , 
then select Pin to taskbar.
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Task view
Quickly switch between opened apps and programs using the task view feature, you can also use task view to switch between desktops.
Launching task view
Position your mouse pointer over the  icon on the 
taskbar and click it.
Press  on your keyboard.
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Snap feature
The Snap feature displays apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.
Snap hotspots
You can drag and drop apps to these hotspots to snap them into place.
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