Running and Exiting Program (App)

Running App

An app which is not added on the Start screen or Desktop may be run using the following method:

  1. Select the [Charm Menu] > [Search] on the Start screen or Desktop.

    • When you press + Q, the Search menu is run immediately.

  2. A list of apps on the left and the search screen on the right appear.

  3. Select an app you want to run from the list of apps, or enter the name of the app in the keyword input field.

    To view the list of all installed apps in the system, click the Start screen using the [Right Mouse Button] > select [View All Apps].

Exiting App

Windows 8 style apps, unlike the Desktop apps, can be terminated using the following method:

Tip:

If not in use, Windows 8 style apps are automatically switched to standby mode.

  1. When you move the cursor to the center of the top of the running app screen, the cursor shape changes to a hand.

  2. Drag the hand cursor down towards the bottom of the screen while pressing the left mouse button to exit the app.