Dell XPS 18 (1820, Early 2014) - Manual (Page 17)

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Using Your Computer
Screen Orientation
For optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes
automatically to portrait or landscape mode depending on your
computer’s orientation. Automatic screen rotation is enabled by
default.
NOTE: Some applications may not support automatic screen
rotation.
Disabling or enabling automatic screen rotation:
1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
2 Tap Settings
→ Screen .
3 Tap or to toggle automatic screen rotation.
Windows Start Screen
The Windows Start screen displays a list of default and custom Live
Tiles, which act as shortcuts to various installed applications.
Live Tiles on your Start screen update in real time with information
on news, sports, weather, stocks, social networks, and so on. The
tile-based user interface gives you direct access to your most recently
used applications, emails, photos, music, videos, contacts, social
media updates, and frequently viewed websites. You can pin your
favorite apps as tiles for easy access.
NOTE: You can add or remove Live Tiles by using Pin or
Unpin options.
Accessing the desktop
To access the desktop interface — like in the previous versions of
Windows — tap or click the Desktop tile on the Start screen.
Accessing the Start screen
∞ Press the Windows button
∞ Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms, and
then tap the Start icon .
NOTE: The Start icon in the Charms sidebar and the Windows
button
on your computer have the same functionality.