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Chapter 2. starting to use windows, Operating system interfaces – Lenovo M50-70 Notebook User Manual

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows

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