Lenovo 59387570, 59395752 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 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 Desktop tile on the Start screen.

•Press the Windows button.

•Press the Windows key + D.

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

•Select Start from the charms bar.

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

Start screen	Desktop

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14/Flex 14D Flex 15/Flex 15D Regulatory Notice Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computer„ Flex 14/Flex 14D „ Flex 15/Flex 15D Touch pad Touch pad buttons Flex 15/Flex 15D Light sensing hole on select models„ Using the keyboard Numeric keypad Flex 15/Flex 15D„ Hotkeys Function key combinations Flex 14/Flex 14D Flex 15/Flex 15DFn + PgDn Flex Flex 14D Fn + PgDn Flex Flex 15D„ Positioning the display panel Notebook Mode Stand Mode Theater ModeGetting to know your computer Left-side view Ventilation slotsRJ-45 port Hdmi port„ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting network cables „ Software configurationNovo button Right-side viewUSB ports Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedInserting a memory card Front view Speakers Battery packBottom view Starting to use Windows Start screen DesktopSearch charm Starting to use WindowsSettings charm Share charmStart charm Devices charmPutting the computer to sleep or shutting it down „ Putting your computer to sleep„ Shutting down the computer „ Multi-touch gestures Touch screen operationPinch Swipe Connecting to a wireless network Help 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 When do I need to change the boot mode? „ Getting helpTroubleshooting Display problemsBios password problems Sleep problemsHard disk drive problem Troubleshooting Sound problemsBattery problems Troubleshooting Other problems RespondTrademarks En-US Rev. RB01