HP 700 G1 manual Locating the Start button and the Start menu, Shutting down the computer

IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the Start screen, press the Windows key	on your keyboard,
or point to the lower-left corner of the Start screen, and then click or tap the Start button		.

Locating the Start button and the Start menu

The Start button is displayed in the lower-left corner of the Windows desktop. The Start menu offers quick access to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down. For more information, see the Windows Basics guide included with your computer.

Follow the instructions below to display the Start button and the Start menu.

Action	Using a keyboard and mouse	Using touch gestures
Locate the Start button and the Start	Point to the lower-left area of the Start	Tap the Desktop app, and then press
menu	screen, and then right-click the Start	and release the Start button in the lower-
	button to display the Start menu.	left corner to display the Start menu.

Shutting down the computer

To shut down the computer from the Start menu, follow the instructions below.

Action	Using a keyboard and mouse	Using touch gestures
Shut down the computer	1. Point to the lower-left area of the	1. Tap the Desktop app, and then
	Start screen, and then right-click the	press and release the Start button
	Start button to display the Start	in the lower-left corner to display
	menu.	the Start menu.

2.Select Shut down, and then select 2. Tap Shut down, and then tap Shut

Shut down.	down.
– or –	– or –

1.Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to display the charms, and then click Settings.

2.Click the Power icon, and then click Shut down.

1.Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad or touch screen to display the charms, and then tap Settings.

2.Tap the Power icon, and then tap Shut down.

Displaying all apps

Action	Using a keyboard and mouse	Using touch gestures
See all the apps on your computer	Point to the lower-left area of the Start	Swipe to the left on the TouchPad or
	screen, and then click the arrow.	touch screen until the arrow appears,
	To return to the Start screen, click the	and then tap the arrow in the lower-left
		corner of the Start screen.
	arrow again.
		To return to the Start screen, tap the
		arrow again.

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