User’s Manual

Appendix: Working with Windows®
Opening programs from the Start menu
One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs installed on your Computer.
You can open programs in two ways:
• Position your mouse pointer over the program then click to launch it.
• Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs. Press to launch it.
Windows® apps
Some Windows® apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.
Launching Windows® apps from the Start menu
You can launch Windows® apps in two ways:
• Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to launch it.
• Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch an app.
Connecting to wireless networks
Wi-Fi
Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your
computer’s Wi-Fi connection.
Connecting Wi-Fi
Connect your computer to a Wi-Fi network by using the following steps:
1. Click/Tap the Wi-Fi icon from the taskbar to enable Wi-Fi.
2. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections.
3. Select Connect to start the network connection.
You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connection.
Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices
You need to pair your computer with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to enable data transfers.
Connect your devices by using the following steps:
1. Launch Settings from the Start menu.
2. Select Devices > Bluetooth to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. (for Windows® 10)
Select Bluetooth & devices > Add device to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices.
(for Windows® 11)