HP ProBook 450 G1 - Locating the Start Button and the Start Menu; Shutting down the Computer

Action Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures
(1) Open an app Click a Start screen app. Tap a Start screen app.
(2) Display the charms (Search,
Share, Start, Devices, and
Settings)
Point to the upper-right or lower-right
corner of the Start screen.
Swipe from the right edge of the TouchPad
or touch screen.
(3) Find a list of all apps on your
computer
Point to the lower-left area of the Start
screen, and then click the arrow.
To return to the Start screen, click the arrow
again.
Swipe to the left on the TouchPad or the
touch screen until the arrow appears, and
then tap the arrow in the lower-left corner
of the Start screen.
To return to the Start screen, tap the arrow
again.
(4) Display the Start menu Point to the lower-left area of the Start
screen, and then right-click the Start
button.
Tap the Desktop app, and then press and
release the Start button in the lower-left
corner.
(5) Switch between open apps Point to the upper-left corner of the Start
screen to reveal a list of open apps, and
then click an open app.
Swipe in and out from the left edge of the
TouchPad or touch screen to reveal a list of
open apps, and then tap an open app.
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
menu
Point to the lower-left area of the Start
screen, and then right-click the Start button
to display the Start menu.
Tap the Desktop app, and then press and
release the Start button in the lower-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 Start
screen, and then right-click the Start
button to display the Start menu.
2. Select Shut down, and then select Shut
down.
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1. Tap the Desktop app, and then press
and release the Start button in the
lower-left corner to display the Start
menu.
2. Tap Shut down, and then tap Shut
down.
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