Chapter 2. Using Your Computer; Frequently Asked Questions; Navigating Among Screens On The Windows 8 And Windows 8.1 Operating Systems; Navigating On Windows 8 - Lenovo thinkcentre m83 User Manual

Chapter 2. Using your computer

This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components.

Frequently asked questions

The following are a few tips that will help you optimize the use of your computer.
Can I get my user guide in another language?
The user guide is available in various languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals
Where is my recovery disc set or recovery USB key?
Depending on your Windows version, your computer comes with a recovery disc set or recovery
USB key. If your computer does not come with it, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center to
order a recovery disc set or recovery USB key. For a list of Lenovo Support phone numbers, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. If you cannot find the support telephone number for your country
or region, contact your Lenovo reseller.
Where can I find help about the Windows operating system?
See "Windows help system" on page 141.
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.
Navigating among screens on the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating
systems
This section provides instructions on how to navigate among the desktop, the Start screen, and applications
that were opened from the Start screen on the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems. For detailed
instructions, see "Navigating on Windows 8" on page 19 or "Navigating on Windows 8.1" on page 21.

Navigating on Windows 8

To navigate among the desktop, the Start screen, and applications that were opened from the Start screen
on the Windows 8 operating system, do one of the following:
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