76 Learning the Basics
Saving your work
Starting an app from the Start screen
To Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer over the
appropriate tile and click to open.
To Start an app using the Search function, move your pointer over
the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows®
Charms slide out from the right, click the Search ( ) Charm. The
apps screen appears with the available system apps to choose from
or you can enter your search in the search field.
Below is an example using the Search field to start an app:
1Move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the
screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search
() Charm.
(Sample Image) Searching for apps
2Start typing the app’s name in the Search field.
As you type, all matching files and apps are displayed.
3Click the app you wish to open.
Saving your work
Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command,
save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash
media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of
computing.
Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular
intervals. Check your program’s documentation to see if it has an
automatic save feature.