Dell XPS 10 Windows 8 Start Screen, How to access the Start screen, Get to know Windows

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The Windows 8 Start Screen

The Windows 8 Start screen displays a list of default and custom Live Tiles, which act as a shortcut to Control Panel, Windows Explorer, Weather app, RSS, Windows Store, Internet Explorer, and other installed applications.

Live Tiles on your Start screen change and update in real time so you can get real-time updates about news or sports, check what your friends are up to, and get the latest weather forecast.

The tile-based user interface gives you direct access to your most recently used applications, Emails, photos, music, videos, contacts, Facebook & Twitter updates, and frequently viewed websites. You can pin desired or favorite apps as Live Tiles to customize the Start screen.

You also can personalize the Start screen by setting your favorite picture as the wallpaper.

NOTE: Live Tiles can be added or removed by using Pin or Unpin options.

How to access the Start screen

Follow either method to access the Start screen:

•Press the Windows button .

•Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms, and then touch the Start icon .

Get to know Windows 8

You can touch the Dell getting started tile on the Start screen to explore Windows 8.

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Using Your XPS 10 Tablet

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Contents XPS 10 Tablet Rev. A01 Contents Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock Locating Your Service Tag and ExpressXPS 10 Tablet Features 23 4 5Page Volume Page Page XPS 10 Tablet Accessories Getting Your Tablet Ready for Use Setting Up Your XPS 10 TabletConnect the AC power adapter and power cable Charging the tablet Battery icon displayed on the screen Turning On Your Tablet Turning Off Your Tablet Turning Off the ScreenInserting a Micro-SD card Using Your XPS 10 Tablet How to lock the screen orientationScreen Orientation GesturesSo on Page Get to know Windows How to access the Start screenWindows 8 Start Screen Swipe up/down Swipe leftSwipe right Using Headphones Managing Your Tablet Settings Remove the Micro-SD cardWi-Fi setting Refresh your tabletReset your tablet Recover your tabletCopy music, photos, and videos Synchronizing Your TabletUse Microsoft account Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock Mobile Keyboard Dock FeaturesRegulatory model K05M Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock Docking Your Tablet to the Keyboard Dock Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock Undocking Your Tablet from the Keyboard Dock Charging the tablet and dock Using XPS 10 Mobile Keyboard Dock Battery behavior Cleaning Your Tablet Troubleshooting Battery problemSystem problem Reset your tabletTouchscreen problem Network ProblemLocating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code Environmental requirements SpecificationsPhysical dimensions AC Adapter Ports and ConnectorsTouchscreen display Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Index Index