Lenovo 59RF0176 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 the Charms.

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

Start screen	Desktop

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