Lenovo M490s notebook - Manual (Page 24)

Configuring the operating system
Your computer comes with a preinstalled operating system. When you use the computer for the first time,
you might be prompted to take the following steps to complete the configuration process:
• Accepting the end user license agreement
• Configuring the Internet connection
• Registering the operating system
• Creating a user account
Registering your computer
When you register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact
you in case of a recall or other severe problem. After you register your computer with Lenovo, you will receive
quicker services when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and
services to registered users.
To register your computer with Lenovo, do one of the following:
• Go to http://www.lenovo.com/register and follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer.
• Connect your computer to the Internet and register your computer through a preinstalled registration
program:
– Windows 7: The preinstalled Lenovo Product Registration program launches automatically after you
have used your computer for a time. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your computer.
– Windows 8: Launch the Lenovo Support program. Then click Registration and follow the instructions
on the screen to register your computer.
Special keys and buttons
Your computer has several special keys and buttons to help you work more easily and effectively.
Function key combinations
The following illustration shows the locations of the special keys on your computer. To use the function key
combinations, press the Fn key
1 , then press one of the function keys 2 .
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