Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8; Configuring The Operating System For The First Time; Operating System Interfaces - Lenovo IdeaPad Y410p User Manual

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8

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 comes with two main User Interfaces: the Start screen and the desktop.
To switch from the Start screen to the desktop, do one of the following:
• Select the 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.
• Move the pointer to the lower-left corner and then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is
displayed.
Start screen Desktop
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