Basics22Windows desktop applicationsUse Windows desktop mode like as an ordinary Windows computer. In Windows desktopmode, you can run Windows desktop applications, such as Windows Accessories. On theApplications screen, select a desktop application to open it.Microsoft Office 2013 (Office Home and Student 2013 RTPreview)Use Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and Word.Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview edition installed. Final Office version willbe installed via Windows Update when available (free download; ISP fees apply).Some features and programs unsupported. Seehttp://office.com/officeRT.Windows AccessoriesUse handy tools to help your work, such as a calculator and a notepad.Windows Ease of AccessUse applications to improve your accessibility to contents or functions, such as the magnifierand the text-to-speech feature.Windows SystemUse applications for managing Windows system settings, such as Command Prompt andWindows Defender.NotificationsThe device shows notification alerts for various events.To set the length of time to show notifications, flick from the right edge of the screen towardsthe middle of the screen and tap Settings → Change PC settings → Ease of Access → Shownotifications for.To set the length of time to hide notifications before showing them again, flick from the rightedge of the screen towards the middle of the screen and tap Settings → Notifications.