# Personal Computer VAIO Pro 11/13SVP1122/SVP1322

## About the Start Screen and Menu

You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most.

### Overview

1. Tiles

   Select a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by adding and rearranging tiles.

2. Charms

   Search for apps and files, share content, play content on other devices or print, and set up your VAIO computer.

### To open the Start screen

#### Touch operation (Touch screen equipped models)

Open the charms, then tap theStart charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the charms.)

#### Mouse/Touch pad operation

Open the charms, then click theStart charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the charms.)

#### Keyboard operation

Press the(Windows) key.

#### Hint

- On the desktop, you can open the Start screen by selecting(Start) in the lower left corner.

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### Related Topic

- Opening the Charms
- Opening the Desktop

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