Lenovo 59375192 manual Starting to use Windows, Start screen, Desktop

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1

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 8.1 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 the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following:

Select Start from the charms bar.

Press the Windows key .

Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.

Start screen

Desktop

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Contents Lenovo G700/G710 Regulatory Notice Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top viewNovo button Power button Built-in microphone with noise reductionSpeakers Touch pad Using the keyboard Numeric keypadFunction key combinations Hotkeys Setting hotkey mode Left-side view  Using memory cards not supplied Inserting a memory cardRemoving a memory card  Connecting USB device  Connecting a Bluetooth device on select models Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computerRight-side view JackCombo audioOptical drive on select models Kensington lock slot Indicators Front viewSystem status Bottom view Start screen Configuring the operating system for the first timeStarting to use Windows DesktopSearch charm Starting to use WindowsCharms Start charm Settings charmShare charm Devices charm Putting your computer to sleep  Shutting down the computer Enabling wireless connection Connecting to a wireless networkHelp and support Lenovo OneKey Recovery System  Backing up the system partition Restoring  Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Troubleshooting Drivers and preinstalled software  Finding information Bios setup utility Troubleshooting Getting help Troubleshooting Display problemsBios password problems Troubleshooting Sleep problems Display panel problemsHard disk drive problem Troubleshooting Sound problemsBattery pack problems OneKey Recovery System problemsOther problems RespondReplacing the battery pack Appendix A. CRU instructionsAppendix A. CRU instructions Handling a hard disk driveAppendix A. CRU instructions Remove the frame fixing screws c Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Appendix A. CRU instructions Trademarks En-US Rev. CT02