36Chapter 2Using Windows 8The Charms is a new type of menu that combines the Start menuwith the Control Panel of existing Windows.The Charms allows you to quickly configure the device(s)connected to your computer, search for App(s)/file(s), and use thesharing function, etc.Activating the CharmsSlightly drag the right edge inward with your finger to view theCharm menu.Alternatively, tap the top or bottom right edge of the screen toview the Charm menu.CharmsDisplayingthe CharmsMenuDisplayingthe CharmsMenuSearchShareStartDeviceSettingsIf you want to search for a program or file in the App(s)/Settings/File(s), simply enter a keyword in the Searchcharm and start Search.You can also search within an App or on the Web.SearchShareStartDeviceSettingsYou can use this menu to transfer a picture or file toanother user. You can easily share pictures or files withother users simply by associating multiple Apps with theShare charm.SearchShareStartDeviceSettingsYou can move to the Start screen.SearchShareStartDeviceSettingsAs this allows you to move directly to a desired device,you can handle tasks such as importing pictures froma digital camera, streaming a video to your TV ortransferring files to a device on the current screen.SearchShareStartDeviceSettingsThe Settings charm allows you to perform basic taskssuch as adjusting the volume, turning off the PC, etc.If you select the Settings charm while a specific App isrunning, the settings for the currently running App aredisplayed.Using the Charms