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Windows® UI
Windows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC.
Start screen
The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place.
Windows® Apps
These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.
NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. 
						

							
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Hotspots
Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad of your mobile dock.
Hotspots on a running app
Hotspots on the Start screen          
						

							
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HotspotAction
upper left cornerHover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to revert back to that running app.
If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all running apps.
lower left cornerFrom a running app screen:
Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left 
corner then tap  to go back to the Start 
screen.
NOTE: You can also press the Windows key 
 on your keyboard to go back to the 
Start screen.
From the Start screen:
Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left 
corner then tap  to go back to that app. 
						

							
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HotspotAction
top sideHover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location.
NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature. For more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps.
upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar.  
						

							
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Working with Windows® apps
Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.
Launching apps
Moving apps
Customizing apps
You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps:
Tap an app to launch it.
Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it.
Press  thrice then use the arrow keys to browse 
through the apps. Press  to launch an app.
Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location.
Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. 
						

							
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1. Tap and hold the app tile for one (1) second, then release it to launch the Customize bar. 
.  Tap 
 and select an app tile size.
Right-click on the app to activate its settings bar, then 
tap  and select an app tile size.
1. Tap and hold the app tile for one (1) second, then release it to launch the Customize bar. 
.  Tap 
 to unpin an app.
Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar 
then tap .
Unpinning apps
Resizing apps 
						

							
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Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it.
1. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon.
.  Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the 
screen to close it.
From the running app’s screen, press .
Closing apps 
						

							
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Accessing the Apps screen
Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. 
Launching the Apps screen
Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard.
Swipe the Start screen up to open the Apps screen.
On the Start screen, click the  button.
From the Start screen, Press  then press 
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Pinning more apps on the Start screen
You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen panel or touchpad.
1.  Tap and hold the app tile for one (1) second, then release it to launch the Customize bar. 
.  Tap 
 to pin the selected app on the Start 
screen.
1.  Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the Start screen.
.  Right-click on the app to activate its settings.
3.  Tap on the 
 icon. 
						

							
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Charms bar
The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several charms that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC.
Charms bar