Chapter 2. starting to use windows 8.1, Operating system interfaces – Lenovo G405 Notebook User Manual
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
Configuring the operating system for the first
time
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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
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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