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Learning the Basics

Starting an app

( ) Charm and, in the Search field, type Mouse. In the list
that appears, click your selection.
The Mouse Properties screen appears.
You can change some of the settings in the following
categories:
❖Buttons
❖Pointers
❖Pointer Options
You may see additional categories depending on your
particular pointing device.
2Adjust the settings as desired, and then click OK.

Backlit keyboard

(Available on certain models)
Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If the
keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto, the backlight turns on
when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval
when you stop typing. You can modify the time-out interval or
change the keyboard backlight setting to always on or always off
using the Fn + Z keys.
Starting an app
To Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer over the
appropriate tile and click to open.
To Start an app from the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper
or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms
slide out from the right, click the Start () Charm.

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.