Lenovo 4941XF2, U510, 59RF0049 manual Starting to use Windows, Start screen Desktop

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8

Configuring the operating system for the first time --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below:

•Accepting the end user license agreement

•Configuring the Internet connection

•Registering the operating system

•Creating a user account

Operating system interfaces --------------------------------------------------

Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop.

To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following:

•Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen.

•Press the Windows key + D.

To switch from desktop to Start screen, do one of the following:

•Select Start from charms.

•Move the cursor to the lower-left corner and then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is displayed.

Start screen	Desktop

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Regulatory Notice First Edition July Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerSpeakers Number lock indicator Touchpad buttons Wireless LAN antennas Power button Caps lock indicatorGetting to know your computer Integrated Camera„ Keyboard function keys „ Hotkeys Using hotkeys Setting hotkey mode RJ-45 port Left-side viewMini VGA Hdmi portMicrophone Built-in„ Connecting USB devices Optical drive Right-side view Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not supplied Inserting a memory card Front view Louvers Bottom viewStart screen Desktop Configuring the operating system for the first timeStarting to use Windows Charms Search charmStarting to use Windows Share charm Settings charmStart charm Devices charm„ Putting your computer to sleep „ Shutting down the computer Connecting to a wireless network Enabling wireless connectionHelp and support „ Restoring Lenovo OneKey Recovery system„ Backing up the system partition Lenovo OneKey Recovery system „ Finding information Troubleshooting„ Drivers and preinstalled software Troubleshooting „ Lenovo OneKey Recovery system„ Bios setup utility „ Getting help When do I need to change the boot mode?Display problems TroubleshootingSleep problems Troubleshooting Bios password problemsWork Display panel problemsHard disk drive problem Troubleshooting Sound problemsBattery problems Other problems Trademarks Page V1.0en-US