Starting to use Windows, Start screen Desktop | Lenovo S400U

Chapter 3. 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 button.

•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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Lenovo S400U, 59RF0035 Starting to use Windows, Start screen Desktop, Configuring the operating system for the first time

Contents

Lenovo IdeaPad S300/S400/S400u/S405 Regulatory Notice Second Edition August Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top view Getting to know your computer Integrated Touchpad Left-side view Fan louversRJ-45 port Hdmi port Right-side view JackUSB 2.0 port Front view Bottom view „ Connecting to the power Learning the basics„ Reading the manuals „ Turning on the computer „ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the battery Using the touchpad Left-click areaRight-click area Hotkeys „ Setting hotkey mode „ Using memory cards not supplied Connecting external devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory card „ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices on select models Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Novo button a Special keys and buttons System status indicators Power status indicator Battery status indicator Learning the basics Symbol Indicator Meaning Status „ Using VeriFace Securing your computer Configuring the operating system for the first time Starting to use WindowsStart screen Desktop Search charm Starting to use WindowsCharms Settings charm Share charmStart charm Devices charm „ Putting your computer to sleep „ Shutting down the computer Help and support Connecting to the Internet Wired connection„ Hardware connection Cable „ Software configuration Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection Wi-Fi WiMAX „ Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connectionConnecting to a wireless network Lenovo OneKey Recovery system „ Backing up the system partition„ Restoring Troubleshooting „ Drivers and preinstalled softwareFrequently asked questions „ Finding information „ Lenovo OneKey Recovery system „ Bios setup utilityTroubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode? „ Getting help Troubleshooting Display problems Troubleshooting Bios password problems Sleep problems Display panel problems Work Troubleshooting Sound problems Battery problemsHard disk drive problem Troubleshooting Other problems Respond Trademarks Page V2.0en-US