Navigation
Keyboard shortcuts
Toggles between the 
Start screen and the last 
opened app
 + D
To go to the Desktop or 
select the Desktop tile 
 + C
To reveal the charms
Mouse navigation
Search – Allows you to locate items (apps, photos, music, 
documents) on your computer
Share – Allows you to share items (links, photos, and 
more) 
Start – Takes you to the Start screen or, if you’re already 
on the Start screen, returns you to your last app
Devices – Allows you to manage your hardware 
Settings – Allows you to access your computer’s settings 
(volume, brightness, connecting to the internet, and more)
Move your pointer 
to the upper-right 
corner of the screen 
to reveal the charms.
Internet connectivity
1.  Move your pointer 
over the upper or 
lower right corner  
of the screen.  
When the Windows
®
 
charms appear,  
click/touch the 
Settings 
 charm.
2.  Click/touch the  
Wi-Fi
®
   icon.  
The Networks screen 
appears. Select your 
network. Click/touch 
Connect. 
3.  Enter the network 
security key (if 
applicable). Click/
touch Next. Your 
computer should be 
connected. 
Turn off your computer
Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the 
right edge to reveal the charms. 
Click/touch the Settings 
 charm.
Select Power 
 then Sleep/Shut down/Restart.
The Start screen contains tiles that are shortcuts to your apps and programs. Right-
click on the background or swipe up from the bottom edge or swipe down from the top 
edge and select All apps to see more.