Getting Help About The Windows Operating System; Special Keys - Lenovo ThinkPad T540p User Manual

• Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software. See "Diagnosing problems" on
page 135.
• Check for recovery solutions in Chapter 5 "Recovery overview" on page 63.
Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this
online user guide when necessary.
• "Installing a new operating system" on page 109
• "Computer stops responding" on page 135
• "Power problems" on page 147
Can I change the Windows 8.1 startup behavior to open either the desktop or the Start screen?
On the Windows 8.1 operating system, you can set the computer to open either the desktop or the Start
screen by default. To set the default startup screen, do the following:
1. On the desktop, move your pointer to the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and right-click on the
taskbar.
2. Click Properties. The Taskbar and Navigation properties window is displayed.
3. On the Navigation tab, locate the Start screen section, and then do one of the following:
• To set the desktop as your default startup screen, select When I sign in or close all apps on a
screen, go to the desktop instead of Start so a check is visible.
• To set the Start screen as your default startup screen, remove the check from the When I sign in or
close all apps on the screen, go to desktop instead of Start checkbox.
4. Click OK to save the new setting.
This feature is not available on the Windows 8 operating system.

Getting help about the Windows operating system

The Windows help information system provides you with detailed information about using the Windows
operating system to help you get the most of your computer. To access the Windows help information
system, do one of the following:
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, and then click Help and Support.
• For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the
screen to display the charms. Then click Settings ➙ Help. Additionally, the Windows 8.1 operating
system provides a Help+Tips application that you can open from the Start screen or Apps screen.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, and then click Get started from the right panel. Additionally, you
can search from the taskbar to find help, apps, files, settings, and so on.

Special keys

The keyboard has several special keys, which consist of the Fn key 1 and the function keys
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